Irox PRO X, PRO-X USB User Manual
USER MANUAL
PRO-X USB
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Features 4
Contents of Complete Weather Station Kit 6
Installing your weather station 9
Setting up the Remote Weather Sensors 9
Setting up the UV Sensor 9
Setting up the Thermo-Hygro Sensor(s) 10
Setting up the Rain Sensor 11
Setting up the Anemometer (wind sensor) 12
Setting up the Main Console Unit 13
Starting up the Main Console Unit 14
Using your Weather Station 14
Buttons and Controls 14
Navigating between Different Modes 17
Customizing your Weather Station 20
LED Backlight Options 21
Linking the Weather Station to a Computer 21
Using the Different Weather Modes 22
Pressure and Weather Forecast Mode 22
UV Mode 27
Clock and Alarm Mode 28
Sunrise/Sunset Mode 34
Temperature and Humidity Mode 36
Rain Mode 38
Wind Mode 40
Maintenance 44
Troubleshooting 46
Appendix 53
City Codes 53
Specications 58
This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a safe place for future
reference. It contains important notes on setup and operation.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the PRO-X USB Weather Station. The weather station
consists of a main console unit with a remote control, as well as an assortment of remote
sensors which collect and transmit a wide range of weather data, including outdoor
temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, rain amount and rain rate.
Main Console Unit
The main console unit features a radio-controlled atomic precision clock with alarm and
weather forecast. It measures indoor temperature and humidity, and displays weather data
collected by the remote weather sensors. It also provides indication of the indoor/outdoor
temperature, pressure and humidity trends, and celestial information such as moon phase,
and sunrise/set times.
The main console unit stores around 3300 weather records without a computer connection.
When linked to a computer using the USB cable (incl.) and software (free download from
internet), an unlimited number of weather records can be displayed and saved onto the
computer.
Remote Weather Sensors
The remote weather sensors include a thermo-hygrometer, UV sensor, anemometer (wind
sensor) and rain sensor. All data collected by the sensors is transmitted to the main console
unit by wireless RF. The weather station supports a maximum of 5 thermo-hygrometers,
allowing 5 channels of temperature/humidity display.
Features
Weather Forecast
- Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Slight Rain, Heavy Rain, Snow and Unstable Weather
conditions
Pressure
- Current or historical pressure (mBar/ hPa, mmHg or inHg)
- Altitude or sea level pressure adjustment for atmospheric pressure compensation
- Pressure trend indication
- Sea-level pressure history for the last 24 days
- Sea-level pressure history bar chart
Moon phase
- 12 steps of moon symbols
- Scans moon phase for year 2000 to 2099
- Moon phase history for the last or future 39 days
Ultraviolet Intensity
- UV strength bar, face icon and UV intensity (UVI or MED/h)
- Daily maximum and weekly maximum UV intensity memory
Radio Controlled Clock
- Time and date synchronized by radio signal HBG to atomic clock precision (time and date
also manually adjustable)
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Clock and Calendar (12hr/ 24 hr) (month/day or day/month)
- Different combinations of clock and calendar displays
- 6 languages for day of week (English/ German/ French/ Italian/ Spanish/ Dutch)
Alarms
- Single alarm: activated once at specied time
- Weekday alarm: activated everyday from Monday to Friday at specied time
- Pre-alarm: activated ahead of single or weekday alarm if channel 1 temperature falling to
+2ºC or below. (Fixed 30 minutes)
- Programmable snooze function (1-15 minutes)
Sunrise time and sunset time
- Calculates sunrise/set times with geographical information provided by user (DST, zone
time offset, latitude, longitude)
- over 133 preset cities can be selected for automatic geographical information input.
Remote temperate and relative humidity, with trend indication
- Indoor and outdoor temperature and relative humidity display (ºC or ºF)
- Temperature and relative humidity trend indication
- Dew point display
- Max and Min memory for temperature and relative humidity
Comfort level indicator
- Analyzes current environmental conditions (Comfort, Wet and Dry)
Rainfall measurement
- Records rainfall amount for the last hour, last 24 hours, last day, last week and last
month (inch or mm).
- Daily rainfall alert if rainfall for the current day exceed pre-specied amount.
Wind
- Temperature at place of anemometer.
- Temperature adjusted to wind chill factor. (ºC or ºF)
- Wind direction compass display. Wind direction angles available as compass points or bearings.
- Average wind speed and gust speed (mph, m/s, knots, and km/h)
- Daily Maximum wind speed and gust speed memory.
- Wind speed alert for average wind speed and wind gust speed.
Memory Functions
-Stores 3300 weather records (without a computer connection) with memory saving intervals (1 hr default).
-USB port for connection to computer to allow upload of weather records.
LED backlight
- Light sensor to automatically toggle backlight when environment lighting level is low.
Can be turned on/off or set to automatic. (Should be used with AC/DC adaptor for
automatic control function)
Other Features
- Infra-red remote control
- Foldable table stand for mounting display on a table or wall
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Contents of Complete Weather Station Kit
Before installing your weather station, please check that the following are complete:
Hardware
Komponenten
Main Console Unit
Remote Control
UV Sensor:
- Sensor Unit
- U-Shaped
Sensor holder
- Circular Base
- Stake Base
- Wall-Mounting
Base
- Thermo-Hygro
Sensor
Fittings
(optional) AC/DC
7.5V output
adaptor
oder
Rain Sensor:
- Funnel shaped
Lid with Battery
Hatch
- Sensor Base
- Bucket See-saw
Mechanism
- Protective Screen
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4 screws for
securing unit to
ground
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Anemometer
(Wind Sensor):
- Wind Cups
- Wind Vane
- Anemometer arm
- Anemometer base
2m (6ft) USB cable
4 screws for
securing unit to
vertical surface
Installing your weather station
Setting up the Remote Weather Sensors
Before starting up the main console unit, setup all the remote sensors rst.
When placing the sensors, make sure that they are within receiving range of the console
unit. Ideally they should be within the line of sight of the console unit. Transmission range
may be affected by trees, metal structures and electronic appliances. Test reception before
permanently mounting your weather station.
Also make sure that the sensors are easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance.
The remote sensors should be cleaned on a weekly basis, since dirt and debris will affect
sensor accuracy.
Setting up the UV Sensor
1. Unscrew the lid on top of the UV sensor.
2. Insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries and screw the lid back onto the sensor
3. There are three different ttings available for mounting the UV sensor.
-Ground Stand:
Attach the circular ground stand onto the U-shaped sensor holder with the screws
provided.
-Stake:
Attach the sharp stake end onto the metal bar with the screws provided.
Attach the other end of the metal bar to the U-shaped sensor holder with the screws
provided.
-Wall mount:
Attach the wall mounting end onto the metal bar with the screws provided.
Attach the other end of the metal bar to the U-shaped sensor holder with the screws
provided.
4. Attach or place the sensor in a location with abundant sun exposure throughout the day.
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Placement tips:
- The sensor should be mounted in an area free of shadows or reections of sunlight by
nearby coverings and objects.
Setting up the Thermo-Hygro Sensor(s)
1. Open the latch at the base of the thermo-hygro sensor.
2. Set the channel with a slide switch.
3. Insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries.
4. Use a pin to press the “RESET” key which is in the battery compartment of thermo-hygro
sensors.
5. Replace the latch and mount unit at desired location.
Placement tips:
- The thermo-hygro sensor should be in an area with free air circulation and sheltered
from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. Place the unit in a shaded
area, such as under a roof.
- Use the wall mount and ttings provided if mounting the unit on a vertical surface.
- Avoid placing the sensor near sources of heat such as chimneys.
- Avoid any areas which collect and radiate heat in the sun, such as metal, brick or
concrete structures, paving, patios and decks.
- Ideally, place the sensor above natural surfaces such as a grassy lawn.
- The international standard height for measurements of air temperature is at 1.25m (4 ft)
above ground level.
Setting up the Rain Sensor
1. Unlock the funnel-shaped top of the rain sensor by turning both knobs on the sides of
the rain sensor in an anti-clockwise direction.
2. Lift the top off the base and insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries into the
battery holder.
3. Replace the lid and secure into place by turning the knobs clockwise.
4. Place the rain sensor in a location such that precipitation can fall directly into the sensor,
ideally 2-3 ft above the ground.
It may be secured into place by using the four screws provided.
5. The sensor must be accurately level for optimum performance. To check if the sensor
is level, remove the lid and check if the ball bearing inside is at the midpoint of the
leveler. Additionally, a bubble level or carpenter’s level may be used.
6. Attach the protective screen onto the top of the lid. The screen will prevent any debris
entering the sensor.
Placement tips:
- The rain sensor should be placed in an open area away from walls, fences, trees and
other coverings which may either reduce the amount of rainfall into the sensor, deect
the entry of wind-blown rain, or create extra precipitation runoff. Trees and rooftops may
also be sources of pollen and debris.
- To avoid rain shadow effects, place the sensor at a horizontal distance corresponding to
two to four times the height of any nearby obstruction.
- It is important that rain excess can ow freely away from the sensor. Make sure that
water does not collect at the base of the unit.
- The rainfall measurement mechanism utilizes a magnet, hence do not place any
magnetic objects around the proximity of the sensor.
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Setting up the Anemometer (wind sensor)
1. Assemble the wind cups and wind vane to the anemometer arm
2. Attach the assembled anemometer to the base.
3. Insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries into the battery holder in the base.
4. Mount the anemometer onto a vertical surface, using the ttings provided.
5. To allow the main console unit to nd the direction which the wind vane is oriented, the
following procedures are required:
i. Insert the batteries
ii. Point the wind vane towards the north. Use a compass or map if necessary.
iii. Use a pin to press the “SET” key which is in the battery compartment of the wind
sensor.
Note: Above procedure must be repeated for changing battery.
The “SET” will toggle the direction between two mode:
1. Let the wind direction as manufacturer design. It will be as a default setting after
2. Set the current direction as NORTH.
Placement tips:
- Check that wind can travel freely around the anemometer and is not distorted by nearby
buildings, trees or other structures.
- For better results, place the anemometer at least 3m above local structures and
obstacles. The ground creates a frictional effect to wind ow and will attenuate readings.
- Aim for maximum exposure of the anemometer to the commonest wind directions in
your area.
- The ofcial mounting location for anemometers is 10m (33 ft) above ground level in a
clear unobstructed location.
Setting up the Main Console Unit
1. Open the latch at the back of the main console unit.
2. Insert 4 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries according to the polarities shown.
3. Reattach the latch.
4. You are highly recommended to connect the AC/DC adaptor. For the feathure of the
automatic backlight control function, the AC/DC adaptor must be used.
5. If placing the console unit on a table or horizontal surface, fold out the table stand and
adjust to the optimal viewing angle.
6. If mounting the console unit on a wall or vertical surface, fold the table stand back into
the unit and use the tting provided.
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Placement tips:
Make sure that the console unit is within receiving range of all remote sensors. Ideally
sensors should be within the line of sight of the console unit. Transmission range may be
affected by trees, metal structures and electronic appliances. Test reception before
permanently mounting your weather station.
The console unit measures indoor temperature, humidity, pressure and receives signals
from all remote sensors and radio-clock broadcasts. Avoid placing the console unit in the
following areas:
- Direct sunlight and surfaces which radiate and emit heat.
- Near heating and ventilation devices, such as heating ducts or air conditioners.
- Areas with interference from wireless devices (such as cordless phones, radio headsets,
baby listening devices) and electronic appliances.
Starting up the Main Console Unit
Once the console unit is properly powered, the display will start showing some data and
weather parameters. Wait for a few minutes for the console to nish self-calibration and for
the sensor readings to show up.
If “---” is still displayed for the sensor reading(s), check the wireless transmission path and
the batteries for the corresponding sensor.
Using your Weather Station
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Buttons and Controls
The infra-red remote control has buttons which correspond to the ones on the main unit.
The following controls are available on both the main console unit and remote control:
UP
DOWN
SET
MEM or
MEMORY
HISTORY
ALARM
CHANNEL
LIGHT/SNOOZE
- Switches to next mode in anti-clockwise direction
- Increment for setting parameters
- Switches to next mode in clockwise direction
- Decrement for setting parameters
- Rotates display for current mode
- Press and hold to enter setup or change units
- Conrmation for setting parameters
- Shows records for moon phase, UV, temperature,
humidity, rain and wind.
- Shows history for sea-level pressure
- Shows time alarms and alerts for temperature, rain
and wind.
- Press and hold to enter alarm/alert setup
- Press and hold in Pressure and Weather Forecast
Mode to view different bar-charts
- Changes temperature and humidity display to
selected channel
- Press and hold to enable cycling display of channel
temperature and humidity
- Turns on backlight for 5s
- Enters Snooze mode when alarm is activated
The following controls are only available on the main console unit:
OPEN
LIGHT SENSOR
– AUTO, ON, OFF
SENSITIVITY
– HIGH/LOW
-Opens casing for button panel on main console unit
-Toggles the light sensor function to automatic, on or off
-Adjusts the sensitivity of the light sensor
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