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PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610

TWC

Quick Set up Manual

Quick Set Up Manual – Professional Weather Center

Using 915MHz wireless transmission of weather data, this unique weather station can be powered using batteries for all your weather needs in the home or office.

Carefully open and check that the following contents are complete:

Item: Consisting of: Fittings: Illustration: Base

Station

1) Main unit

ThermoHygro Sensor

Wind Sensor

1) Main unit

2) Rain protection cover

1) Main unit with

wind vane

2) 32ft cable

(already attached the main unit)

3) Mast holder

1) Wall mounting screws

2) Plastic anchors for screws

3) 2 x cable ties

1) 1 x U-bolts for mast holder

2) 2 x Washers

3) 2 x Nuts

2 x cable ties

Rain Sensor

1) Base and funnel

2) 32ft cable (already attached the main unit)

1) 2 x Screws and Plastic anchors

Setting Up:

Important: Operating power is supplied to both the wind and rain sensors by the

thermo-hygro sensor

Thermo-Hygro Sensor

Setting up using batteries:

1) Sensors: Pull and remove the protective rain cover of the Thermo-Hygro Sensor to reveal 2 socket ports and the battery cover. Insert the cables of the

wind and rain sensors in the correctly marked sockets. Slide open the battery

Sockets for wind and rain sensor

Weather center

Battery compartment

compartment and checking the correct polarity insert 2 x AA IEC, LR6 1.5V batteries and replace the cover and rain cover

2) Base Station: Now open the battery cover at the back of the unit and checking the correct polarity insert 3 x AA IEC, LR6 1.5V batteries and replace the battery cover

Performing a function test and Setting time manually:

1. After powering up the units, the base station has to synchronize to the sensors before the weather data can be received.

2. Afterwards, the W eather Station will start receiving data from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature, humidity, windchill and wind speed should then be displayed on the Weather Station. If this does not happen after 30 seconds, the batteries will need to be removed from both units. You will have to start again from the beginning.

3. You may then check all cables for correct connection and all components for correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane, tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw, etc.

4. Time and date shall be manually set.

5. After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the 915 MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing the mounting locations.

Note:

•

Should any outdoor data not be received from the sensors (when “- - -“ is displayed), check all cables are correctly installed. Then user shall remove the batteries from all units and redo the set-up procedures after about 5 minutes.

•

Wind speeds that read zero does not mean reception failure, it simply means that there was no wind at the time of reading the data.

Mounting the units:

Users must take their surroundings into consideration before deciding which method is best suited for them. Connection by cable is advantageous in that data from the sensors to the base station is interference free. Using 915MHz wireless transmission gives users little restriction on placement as that all units can be positioned virtually anywhere to within a 330 ft radius of the base station. You must decide which method is best suited to you. For cable connecting, please ensure that the cable included in this set meets with your distance requirements (see accessories in the main user manual for adding extension cables).

Important: Ensure all signals can be received and/or all cable distances meet with your requirements at the point of fixing particularly before you start drilling any mounting holes.

Wind sensor

Secure the main unit to the shaft of the mast holder using the single screw provided with the front of the sensor (marked E) facing in the East-West direction otherwise

wind direction will not be accurate. Now fix the entire unit to a suitable mast using the U-bolt, washers and nuts found in this set.

Note: For best results mount the wind sensor onto a mast to allow the wind to freely travel from all directions to enable an accurate reading (ideal mast size should be

from Ø

/8” to 11/4”). Ensure that the cable of the wind sensor meets your distance

requirements

Rain sensor

The rain sensor should be mounted horizontally about 2-3ft off from the ground in an open area away from trees or other coverings to allow rain to fall naturally for an accurate reading.

Note: For best results ensure the base is horizontal to allow maximum drainage of any collected rain

Thermo-hygro Sensor

To wall mount the thermo-hygro sensor, fix the wall holder onto the desired wall (2 screws are supplied), plug the sensor firmly into the wall holder and then carefully replace the rain cover back over the thermo-hygro sensor.

Note: After mounting the units, should the weather data not be received, user may need to remove the batteries from all units and redo the set-up procedures after about 5 minutes.

WARRANTY

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

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La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

support@lacrossetechnology.com

sales@lacrossetechnology.com

(information on other products)

www.lacrossetechnology.com

For more information, please visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

e-mail:

(warranty work)

web:

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. W e accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.

Ce poste météo unique, qui utilise la transmission sans fil 915MHz des données météo, peut être alimenté par piles pour remplir tous vos besoins chez vous ou au bureau.

Ouvrir et vérifier soigneusement que l’ensemble comprend toutes les parties suivantes:

Article: Consiste en: Accessoires: Illustration: Poste de

base

1) Appareil principal

Montage rapide – Centre Météo Professionnel

Capteur thermohygro

Capteur vent

Capteur pluie

1) Appareil

principal

2) Capuchon

anti-pluie

1) Appareil principal avec girouette

2) Câble de 32 ft (déjà fixé à l’appareil principal)

3) Support poteau

1) Base et entonnoir

2) Câble de 32ft

(déjà fixé à l’appareil principal)

1) Vis d’installation murale

2) Chevilles en plastique pour les vis

3) 2 x frettes de câblage

1) 1 x Boulons en U pour support poteau

2) 2 x Rondelles

3) 2 x Boulons

4) 2 x frettes de câblage

1) 2 x Vis et chevilles

Montage:

Important: Les capteurs vent et pluie sont alimentés par le capteur thermo-hygro.

Capteur thermo-hygro

Montage avec les piles:

1) Capteurs: Tirer et enlever le capuchon anti-pluie du capteur thermohygro pour révéler deux prises et le couvercle des piles. Insérer les

câbles des capteurs vent et pluie dans les prises conformément aux

Prises pour capteur vent et pluie

Poste de base

Logement des piles

indications. Ouvrir le couvercle du logement en le faisant coulisser et installer 2 piles AA/R6 1,5V en respectant les polarités. Remettre le couvercle en place.

2) Poste de base: Ensuite ouvrir le couvercle des piles au dos de l’appareil et installer 3 piles AA/R6 1,5V en respectant les polarités. Remettre le couvercle en place.

Effectuer un test et règler l’heure manuellement:

1. Après que les piles sont en place dans les appareils, le poste de base doit synchroniser les capteurs avant de recevoir les données météo.

2. Ensuite, le poste météo commence à recevoir les données de l’émetteur. La température extérieure, l’humidité, le facteur vent et la vitesse du vent devraient s’afficher sur le poste météo. S’ils ne s’affichent pas dans les 30 secondes, retirer les piles des deux appareils et recommencer à partir du début.

3. Il est conseillé de vérifier la bonne connexion de tous les câbles et de s’assurer que tous les éléments fonctionnent correctement : tourner manuellement la jauge vent, bouger la girouette, incliner le capteur pluie pour entendre le balancier interne, etc.

4. Règler manuellement l’heure et la date.

5. Quand on s’est assuré que le poste météo fonctionne correctement en ce qui concerne les points ci-dessus, le montage initial est terminé et il est possible de mettre les différents éléments du système en place. Cependant, il faut s’assurer que tous les éléments fonctionnenrt correctement aux lieux dans lesquels ils doivent être installés. Par exemple, si des problèmes de transmission radio 915

MHz apparaissent, il est souvent facile de les règler en changeant légèrement les appareils de place.

Note:

•

En cas de non-réception des données extérieures des capteurs (quand “- - “ s’affiche), vérifier que tous les câbles sont installés correctement. Ensuite, retirer les piles de tous les appareils et recommencer la procédure de montage 5 minutes plus tard.

•

Une vitesse de vent affichant zéro n’indique pas une mauvaise réception. Ceci indique simplement qu’il n’y a pas de vent au moment de la lecture des données.

Mise en place des appareils:

Prendre l’environnement en considération avant de décider quelle méthode convient le mieux . La connexion par câble est avantageuse en ce sens que les données sont transmises des capteurs au poste de base sans aucune interférence. L’uilisation de la transmission sans fil 915MHz permet de placer les appareils pratiquement n’importe où dans un rayon de 330ft (110m) du poste de base. C’est à l’utilisateur de décider quelle méthode lui convient le mieux. Pour la connexion par câble, s’assurer que le câble de 10 m inclus avec l’appareil convient à la distance prévue (se reporter aux accessoires dans le mode d’emploi principal pour ajouter des prolongateurs).

Important: S’assurer de la bonne réception de tous les signaux et/ou que la distance câblée est adéquate avant de percer des trous pour fixer les appareils en place.

Capteur vent

Fixer l’appareil principal à la tige du support de poteau à l’aide de la vis fournie sur le devant du capteur (marqué E) en l’installant face à la direction Est-Ouest, sinon la direction du vent ne sera pas précise. Fixer ensuite tout l’appareil sur un poteau adéquat à l’aide du boulon en U, des rondelles et des boulons fournis avec l’appareil.

Note: Pour de meilleurs résultats, fixer le capteur vent sur un poteau pour permettre au vent de circuler librement de toutes les directions et permettre des relevés précis (la taille idéale du poteau est entre Ø câble du capteur vent est d’une longueur adéquate.

/8” (16 mm) et 11/4” (33 mm)). S’assurer que le

Capteur pluie

Le capteur pluie devrait être installé horizontalement à 2-3ft (60-90cm) du sol dans un lieu dégagé à l’écart des arbres ou autres couvertures pour permettre à la pluie de tomber naturellement et obtenir des relevés précis.

Note: Pour de meilleurs résultats, s’assurer que la base est horizontale pour permettre un écoulement maximum de la pluie collectée.

Capteur thermo-hygro

Pour fixer le capteur thermo-hygro sur un mur, fixer le support mural à l’endroit désiré (2 vis sont fournies); connecter solidement le capteur au support mural et remettre soigneusement le capuchon en place sur le capteur thermo-hygro.

Note: En cas de non-réception des données après que les appareils ont été mis en place, retirer les piles de tous les appareils et recommencer la procédure de montage après 5 minutes environ.

GARANTIE

Pour toute intervention sous garantie, support technique ou information, veuillez contacter

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

support@lacrossetechnology.com

(interventions sous garantie)

sales@lacrossetechnology.com

(informations sur les autres produits)

www.lacrossetechnology.com

Pour d'ample informations, visiter:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

e-mail :

site web :

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

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PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610TWC-IT

Operation Manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610TWC-IT

Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Topic Page

Features 3

Setting up 6

Function keys 12 LCD Screen 14

Manual Setting 16

Time alarm setting 24 Weather alarm operations 25

Hysteresis 31

Weather forecast and weather tendency 32 Wind direction and wind speed measurement 36

Rainfall measurement 37

Viewing history data 37 Viewing the min/ max weather data 39

Switch On/ Off buzzer 46

Outdoor transmission 915 MHz reception 48 Positioning 49

Care and Maintenance 53

Specification 54 Warranty Info 56

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

is the

transmission technology, exclusively

immediate update (every 4 seconds!)

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art Professional Weather Center as an example of excellent design and innovative technology. Featuring time, date, calendar, weather forecast, wind direction and speed, rainfall, outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity, air pressure and various alarm settings for different weather conditions, this Weather Center will provide you with extensive weather information and forecast.

This product offers:

INSTANT TRANSMISSION

state-of-the-art new wireless

designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY. INSTANT

TRANSMISSION

of all your outdoor data measured from the transmitters: follow your climatic variations in real-time!

offers you an

FEATURES:

Weather Center

LCD

•

Time display (manual setting)

•

12/24 hour time display

•

Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year)

•

Time alarm function

•

Weather forecasting function with 3 weather icons and weather tendency

Function keys

indicator

•

Outdoor temperature display in ºF/°C

•

Outdoor Humidity display as RH%

•

MIN/MAX value of outdoor temperature and humidity display with time & date of recording

Foldout stand II

Foldout stand I

Hanging hole

Battery compartment cover

•

Low/High outdoor temperature and humidity alarm

•

Relative air pressure displayed in inHg or hPa

•

Air pressure tendency indicator for the past 12 hours (bargraph format)

•

LCD contrast selectable

•

Low battery indicator

•

Wind direction displayed in 16 steps

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Wind speed displayed in mph, km/h, or m/s, and Beaufort scale

•

Wind chill displayed in °F of °C

•

Max wind speed displayed with time & date of recording

•

High alarm function for wind speed

•

Manual reset of outdoor temperature/ humidity, pressure and wind chill data

•

Total rainfall displayed in mm or inch

•

Storm warning alarm

•

Buzzer on/off selectable

•

Storage of 200 sets of history weather data recorded in 3-hour intervals

•

Wireless transmission at 915 MHz

•

Transmission range up to 330 feet (100 meters)

Thermo-hygro Sensor

•

Remote transmission of the outdoor temperature and humidity to the Weather Center at 915 MHz

•

Weather-resistant casing

•

Wall mounting case (to be mounted in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine)

Wind Sensor

Rain Sensor

•

Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable

•

Can be installed onto a mast or a horizontal panel

•

Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable

•

To be mounted onto a horizontal panel

SETTING UP:

Cable connection between

ireless transmission at

hygro

to the Weather

Center

Rain sensor

915 MHz - thermo-

Note:

When putting the Weather Center into operation, it is important to perform in close proximity (e.g. on a table) a complete wiring and set-up of the system. This step is

sensor

Weather Center

Wind sensor

the rain sensor and the thermo-hygro sensor

the wind sensor and the thermo-hygro sensor

important to test all components for correct function before placing and mounting them at their final destinations (See Positioning below)

1. Unwind the cables of the Rain and the Wind sensors. Connect the Rain and the Wind sensors to the Thermo-hygro sensor by plugging the connector heads of the two sensors into the appropriate sockets of the Thermo-hygro sensor.

Sockets for wind and rain sensor

2. First insert the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor (see “How to install and replace the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor“ below).

3. Then insert the batteries into the W eather Center (see “How to install and replace the batteries into the Weather Center” below). Once the batteries are installed, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly and a short signal tone will be heard. It will then display the time as 12:00, the date as 1.1.05, the weather icons, and air pressure value. "- - -" will be shown for outdoor data.

4. Afterwards, the Weather Center will start receiving data from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature, humidity wind chill and wind speed should then be

displayed on the Weather Center. If this does not happen after 30 seconds, the batteries will need to be removed from both units. You will have to start again from step 1.

5. You may then check all cables for correct connection and all components for correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane, tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw, etc (See Positioning below).

6. Time and date shall be manually set (See Manual Setting below).

7. After the Weather Center has been checked for correct function with regard to the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the 915 MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing the mounting locations.

Note:

The radio communication between the receiver and the transmitter in the open field reaches distances of max 330 feet, provided there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, etc.

8. Radio interferences created by PC screens, radios or TV sets can in some cases entirely cut off radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing standing or mounting locations.

Note :

•

After batteries are installed in the transmitter, install the batteries in the weather center to receive the signal from the transmitter as soon as possible. If the weather center is powered more than 5 hours after the transmitter is powered, the weather center will never receive signal successfully from this transmitter. In this case, user will need to reinstall the batteries from the transmitter to redo set-up procedure.

•

After batteries are installed, there will be synchronization between weather center and the transmitter. At this time, the signal reception icon will be blinking. When the signal is successfully received by the weather center, the icon will be switched on. (If it is not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So the user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is in progress.

Transmitter signal reception icon

•

If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency (915MHz) for 14 seconds, the frequency is changed to 920MHz and the learning is tried another

14 seconds. If still not successful the reception is tried for 14 seconds on 910MHz. This will also be done for re-synchronization.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE WEATHER CENTER

The Weather Center works with 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity (see the marking in the battery compartment).

3. Replace the battery cover.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR

The outdoor Thermo-hygro sensor works with 2 x “AA”, IEC LR6 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Uninstall the rain cover of the transmitter.

2. Remover the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see the marking in the battery compartment).

4. Replace the battery cover and the rain cover onto the unit.

Note:

In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the thermo-hygro sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Center in the first 30 seconds of power being supplied to it.

BATTERY CHANGE:

It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units every 24 months to ensure optimum accuracy of these units.

Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot.

Note:

The stored History record will not be kept after the battery change is done on the Weather Center.

FUNCTION KEYS:

Weather Center:

The Weather Center has 5 easy-to-use function keys.

SET key

•

Press to enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Calendar setting, ºF/ºC temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather

Set key

+ key

HISTORY key

ALARM key

MIN/MAX key

Tendency Sensitivity Value setting, Storm warning sensitivity setting and Storm Alarm On/Off setting

•

In normal display mode, press and hold to switch on/off the Buzzer

•

In the weather alarm setting mode, press and hold to adjust different alarm value and switch the alarm On/Off

•

Press to activate the reset mode when max or min record is shown

•

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

+ key

•

Press to change the calendar display to the preset alarm time, date, weekday + date or seconds in the time display

•

Press to adjust (increase) the level of different settings

•

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

•

Press to confirm to reset the max/min record

HISTORY key

•

Press to display the weather data history records

•

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

•

Press to exit manual setting mode and alarm setting mode

ALARM key

•

Press to enter the time alarm and weather alarm setting mode

•

Confirm particular alarm setting

•

Press to exit the manual setting mode

•

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

•

Press to exit max/ min record display mode

MIN/MAX key

•

Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data

•

Press to adjust (decrease) the level of different settings

•

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

LCD SCREEN

The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the following information:

1. Time and date

2. W ind data

3. Outdoor temperature and humidity,

4. Air pressure and Rainfall data

5. Air pressure history and Weather forecast.

temperature

Wind direction display and

wind

essure

Relative air pressure

hPa

Outdoor temp.

icon

Transmitter low battery

indicator

display in inHg or

Time display

Wind Chill in °F or °

Outdoor

in °F or ºC

alarm

Air pr

histogram

Low battery indicator

Time alarm icon

Calendar display

Buzzer off indicator

speed in Beaufort

scale

Wind speed Hi/ Lo alarm icon

Wind speed in mph, km/h or m/s

Outdoor relative humidity in %

Outdoor Humidity alarm icon

Total rainfall in inch or mm

Weather tendency indicator

Weather forecast icon

Transmitter signal reception icon

MANUAL SETTING:

The following manual settings can be changed once the SET key is pressed:

•

LCD contrast setting

•

Manual time setting

•

12/24 hour time display

•

Calendar setting

•

°F/ °C temperature unit setting

•

Wind speed unit

•

Rainfall unit setting

•

Air pressure unit setting

•

Relative pressure reference value setting

•

Weather Tendency Sensitivity value

•

Storm warning threshold value

•

Alarm On/ Off setting

LCD CONTRAST SETTING

The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from "LCD 1" to "LCD8" (default setting is LCD 5):

1. Press the SET key, the contrast level digit will start flashing.

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to adjust the level of contrast.

3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the MANUAL TIME SETTING.

Digit flashing

MANUAL TIME SETTING:

Hour

You then may manually set the time of the clock by following the steps below:

Minutes flashing

flashing

1. The hour digit will start flashing.

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the hour.

3. Press the SET key to switch to the minutes. The minute digit will start flashing.

4. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the minute.

5. Confirm the time with the SET key and enter the 12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY

SETTING.

12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING:

Digit flashing

The time can be set to view as 12-hour or 24-hour format. The default time display mode is 12-h. To set to 24-h time display:

1. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle the value.

play)

display)

2. Confirm with the SET key and enter the CALENDAR SETTING.

CALENDAR SETTING:

"Date. Month." (for 24h time dis "Month. Date." (for 12h time

Year

The date default of the Weather Center is 1. 1. of year 2005. The date can be set manually by proceeding as follows.

1. The year digit starts flashing.

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the year. The range runs from "00" (2000) to "99" (2099).

3. Press the SET key to confirm the year and enter the month setting. The month digit will start flashing.

4. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the month.

5. Press the SET key to confirm the month and enter the date setting mode. The date digit will start flashing.

6. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the date.

7. Confirm all calendar settings with the SET key and enter the °F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING.

°F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING

Flashing

The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °F or °C. (default °F)

1. The temperature unit is flashing

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between “°F” or “°C”.

Confirm with the SET key and enter the WIND SPEED UNIT SETTING

WIND SPEED UNIT SETTING

Flashing

The wind speed unit can be set as mph (mile per hour), km/h (kilometer per hour), or m/s (meter per second). The default unit is mph.

1. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between the unit “mph”, “km/h” or “m/s”

2. Confirm with the SET key and enter the RAINFALL UNIT SETTING.

RAINFALL UNIT SETTING

Flashing

The total rainfall unit can be set as inch or mm. The default unit is inch.

1. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between the unit “inch” or “mm”

2. Confirm the unit with the SET key and enter the RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE

UNIT SETTING

RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING

Flashing

The relative air pressure can be set as inHg or hPa. The default unit is inHg.

1. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between the unit “inHg" or “hPa”

2. Confirm the unit with the SET key and enter the RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING.

RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING

Note:

The default reference pressure value of the barometer is 29.91inHg when batteries are first inserted. For an exact measurement, it is necessary to first adjust the

barometer to your local relative air pressure (related to elevation above sea level). Ask for the current atmospheric pressure of your home area (Local weather

service, www, optician, calibrated instruments in public buildings, airport).

The relative air pressure can be manually set to another value within the range of

27.17 to 31.90 inHg (919 to 1080 hPa) for a better reference.

Flashing

1. The current relative pressure value will start flashing

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to increase or decrease the value. Continually holding the key will allow the value to increase faster.

3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the WEATHER TENDENCY SENSITIVITY VALUE SETTING.

Note:

Flashing

This feature is useful for those who live at elevations above sea level, but want their air pressure display to be based on sea level elevation.

WEATHER TENDENCY SENSITIVITY LEVEL SETTING

You may select a definite switching sensitivity value, .06, .09, or .12 inHg for the change in the display of weather icons. This represents the "sensitivity" of the weather forecast (the smaller the value selected, the more sensitive the weather forecast). The default value is 0.09 inHg.

1. The sensitivity value will start flashing

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to select the value.

3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the STORM WARNING SENSITIVITY

SETTING.

STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING

Flashing

You may also define a switching sensitivity value for the Storm warning display at a decrease of air pressure from .09 inHg to .27 inHg over 6 hours (Default 0.15 inHg).

1. The sensitivity value will start flashing.

2. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to select the value.

3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the STORM ALARM ON/OFF SETTING.

STORM ALARM ON/ OFF SETTING

You may also choose to switch On or Off the acoustic Storm warning alarm (Default OFF).

1. The digit "AOF" will start flashing.

2. Use the + key to switch On or Off the alarm. ("AOF" = OFF; "AON" = On)

3. Confirm with the SET key and the normal display mode will be shown.

Flashing

Note:

In case a storm warning alarm is activated, the downward weather tendency arrow will be flashing. (Also see WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR below)

TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE

To exit the manual setting anytime during the manual setting modes, press the ALARM key (or HISTORY key) or wait for the automatic timeout. The mode will return to the normal time display.

TIME ALARM SETTING

The alarm time can be set by the use of the ALARM and SET key.

1. Press the ALARM key once. The “ALARM” icon and time digits are shown at the top right of the LCD.

Alarm-On icon

2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The hour digit of the alarm time will start flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the hour of the alarm time.

3. Press the SET key to confirm and advance to the minute setting. The minute digit will be flashing.

Alarm time digit

4. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the minute of the alarm time. Press the ALARM key to confirm. Wait for about 30 seconds and the display will return to normal display mode automatically.

5. In the normal display mode, press the ALARM once key to go to the time alarm setting mode again. Then press shortly the SET key to switch on or off the time alarm. (The showing of the icon ((())) means that the time alarm is switched on.)

6. Press the HISTORY key or wait for about 30 seconds and the display will return to normal display mode automatically.

Note:

The alarm ringing duration is 2 minutes. To stop the alarm, press any key during the alarm ringing.

WEATHER ALARM OPERATIONS

The Weather alarms can be set when certain weather conditions are met according to your requirements. For example, you can set the thresholds for the outdoor temperature to +104°F (high) and 14°F (low), while only enabling the high alarm and disabling the low alarm (i.e. temperatures <14°F won’t trigger alarm, but temperatures >+104°F will).

Outdoor temp

On icon

Alarm-

High wind speed AlarmOn icon

Outdoor humidity Alarm-On icon

The Weather Center can be set to alert when a specific weather condition is reached.

The following Weather Alarm settings can be adjusted in the ALARM setting mode.

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High outdoor temperature alarm

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Low outdoor temperature alarm

•

High outdoor humidity alarm

•

Low outdoor humidity alarm

•

High wind speed alarm

Default alarm values:

igh alarm

icon

Temperature

Low High

32°F 104°F

Low 45% Relative

Humidity

High 70%

Wind speed High 62.0mph

HIGH AND LOW OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALARM SETTING

Note:

The High and Low outdoor temperature alarm can be set On/Off independently, according to your needs.

Set the Outdoor temperature alarm value (High or Low alarm value) :

1. In the normal display mode, press the ALARM key twice. The High Outdoor

Temperature alarm display will be shown.

Alarm-

icon

2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will

start flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the high outdoor temp alarm value. (Keep holding the key will allow the value to increase faster.)

3. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press

the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the icon ((())) means that the alarm is switched on.)

4. Press the ALARM key once. The Low Outdoor Temperature alarm display will

be shown.

5. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will

start flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the low outdoor temp alarm value. (Keep holding the key will allow the value to increase faster.)

6. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press

the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the icon ((())) means that the alarm is switched on.)

7. Press the HISTORY key or wait for about 30 seconds and the display will

return to normal display mode automatically.

In case the temperature value meets the condition for high alarm or low alarm, the value will be blinking, along with the corresponding icon ("HI AL"/ "LO AL"). And the buzzer will ring for 2 minutes. User then may press any key to stop the ring. User may quit the alarm setting and return to the normal display mode by pressing the HISTORY key.

HIGH AND LOW OUTDOOR HUMIDITY ALARM SETTING

Note:

The High and Low outdoor humidity alarm can be set On/Off independently according to your needs.

Set the Outdoor temperature alarm value (High or Low alarm value):

1. In the normal display mode, press the ALARM key 4 times. The High Outdoor

Humidity alarm display will be shown.

2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will start

flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the high outdoor humidity alarm value.

3. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press

the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the icon ((())) means that the alarm is switched on.)

4. Press the ALARM key once. The Low Outdoor humidity alarm display will be

shown.

5. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will start

flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the low outdoor humidity alarm value.

6. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press

the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the icon ((())) means that the alarm is switched on.)

7. Press the HISTORY key or wait for about 30 seconds and the display will

return to normal display mode automatically.

In case the humidity value meets the condition for high alarm or low alarm, the value will be blinking, along with the corresponding icon ("HI AL"/ "LO AL"). And the buzzer will ring for 2 minutes. User may press any key to stop the sound.

WIND SPEED ALARM SETTING

The High wind speed alarm can be set by following the steps below.

1. In the normal display mode, press the ALARM key six times. The High wind

speed alarm display will be shown.

2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The wind speed digit will start

flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the high wind speed alarm value.

3. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press

the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the icon ((())) means that the alarm is switched on.)

4. Press the ALARM key once to return to the normal display mode.

In case the wind speed exceeds the condition for high wind speed alarm, the value will be flashing, along with the corresponding high alarm icon ("HI AL"). And the buzzer will ring for 2 minutes. User may press any key to stop the sound.

HYSTERESIS

To compensate for fluctuation of the measured data, which may cause the weather alarm to sound constantly if the measured reading is close to your set level, a hysteresis function has been implemented for each weather alarm. For example, if the high temperature alarm is set to +77°F and the current value moves to +77°F, the alarm will be activated (if it has been enabled). Now when the temperature drops to +76.8°F or below and thereafter again increases to beyond +77°F, the data will be blinking, but no alarm will be activated. It has to drop to below +75.2°F (with a pre-set hysteresis of 1.8°F) so that the alarm can be produced again. Hysteresis values for the various weather data types are given in the following table:

Weather data Hysteresis

Temperature 1.8°F Humidity 3% RH Wind speed 3.1 mph

Note:

The temperature or humidity data will keep on flashing even after a key has been pressed to stop the alarm or buzzer has been switched off, to indicate that the current weather condition is out of the pre-set limit(s)

WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY

Cloudy with sunny

WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS:

Weather forecasting icons is displayed in any of the following combinations at the right bottom part of LCD:

TENDENCY

Sunny

For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather.

(Every time a new average pressure value has been obtained (once per minute), this value is compared with an internal reference value. If the difference between these values is bigger than the selected weather tendency sensitivity, the weather-icon changes, either for worse or for better. In this case, the current pressure value becomes the new weather tendency reference.)

If the icons do not change, either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too small for the Weather Center to register. So you may adjust the "sensitivity" of the pressure change checking in the setting mode –see WEATHER TENDENCY

SENSITIVITY VALUE SETTING above.

TENDENCY

intervals

TENDENCY

Rainy

However, if the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes. The icons displayed forecasts the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the current weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean that the product is faulty because it is not raining. It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy.

Note:

After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 1224 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the Weather station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast.

Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the Weather Center has been designed for use. In areas that experience sudden changes in weather (for example from sunny to rain), the Weather Center will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for example mostly sunny). If the Weather Center is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), discard the weather forecast for the next 48-60 hours, as the Weather Center may mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude.

WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR

Working together with the weather icons is the weather tendency indicators (arrow located on the left and right sides of the weather icons). When the indicator points upwards, it means that the air-pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve, but when indicator points downwards, the air-pressure is dropping and the weather is expected to become worse.

Taking this into account, one can see how the weather has changed and is expected to change. For example, if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and sun icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (the sun icon only). Therefore, the next change in the weather will be cloud with rain icons since the indicator is pointing downwards.

Note:

Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD.

AIR PRESSURE HISTORY (ELECTRONIC BAROMETER WITH BAROMETRIC PRESSURE TREND)

The bottom section of the LCD also shows the relative air pressure value and the air pressure history. Depending on programming conditions, display of the history of air pressure in form of a graph consisting of vertical bars. The bar graph of the electronic barometer shows the air pressure history of the past 12 hours in five 3-hour steps.

Air pressure

changes in inHg

Air pressure changes in hPa

The horizontal axis represents the last 12 hours air pressure recording (-12, -9, -6, -3 and 0 hour). The bars are plotted at each of the 5 steps and give the trend over the recorded period. The scale on the right compares the result. The "0" in the middle of this scale determines the current air pressure.

The vertical axis represents the air pressure changes in inHg (+0.12, +0.06, 0, -0.06, -

0.12. The “0” represents the current air pressure). The newly measured pressure was

compared to the previously recorded pressure reading. The pressure change is expressed by the difference between the current ("0h") and the past readings in division of ±2 hPa or ±0.06 inHg. If the bars are rising it indicates that the weather is getting better due to an increase in air pressure. If the bars go down it indicates a drop of the air pressure and the weather is expected to get worse from the present time "0". At every full hour the current air pressure is used as a basis for the display of a new graph bar. The existing graph is then moved one column to the left.

Note:

Text showing wind speed in

For accurate barometric pressure trend, the Weather Center should operate at the same altitude. For example, it should not be moved. Should the unit be moved, for instance from the ground to the second floor of the house, the readings for the next 12-24 hours shall be discarded.

WIND DIRECTION AND WIND SPEED MEASUREMENT

In normal display mode, the second section of the LCD shows the following wind data.

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Wind direction (shown on the a compass scale of 16 divisions) and wind speed in Beaufort scale Wind chill in °F or °C Wind Speed in mph, km/h or m/s

Beaufort scale

Pointer indicates the currently detected wind direction

This alarm symbol indicates that the alarm is set On

Wind chill

Wind speed

RAINFALL MEASUREMENT

The total rainfall measurement is displayed in the fourth section of the LCD, in the unit of mm or inch. (see VIEWING THE MIN/MAX WEATHER DATA below)

VIEWING THE HISTORY DATA

The Weather Center can store up to 200 sets of weather data which are recorded automatically at 3-hour intervals after the weather station is powered up, at the nearest time of 0:00, 03:00, 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00. For instance, if user has manually set the time as 14:52 after installing batteries, the first history record will be made at the coming 15:00 automatically. Then the second record will be on 18:00 and so on. Each weather record includes the W ind direction, Wind speed in Beaufort scale, Wind chill temperature, wind speed, Outdoor temperature and humidity, relative pressure and total rainfall, pressure history and weather tendency. Also, the time and date of recording will be displayed.

Note:

In order to acquire the correct time of recording of the history records, you shall manually set the current time as soon as installing batteries to the Weather Center.

Afterwards, you should avoid changing the pre-set time as it will also alter the

HISTORY icon

recorded "time of recording" of each history record, which may lead to confusion.

To view the weather history:

1. Press the HISTORY key. The latest weather record will be shown with the date

and time of recording. The "HISTORY" icon will be displayed at the bottom of the LCD.

2. Press MIN/ MAX to view older records.

(Press MIN/MAX and + key to view "Previous" and "Next" record respectively. The records are made at 3-hour intervals)

Note:

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The stored history records will not be retained after battery change or whenever battery is removed.

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The total rainfall value will be exhibited in whole number (no decimal place) in the history record.

VIEWING THE MIN/MAX WEATHER DATA

The Weather Center will record the maximum and minimum value of the various weather data with time and date of recording automatically. The following stored MIN/MAX weather data can be viewed by pressing the MIN/MAX key in normal display mode.

1. Min outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording

MIN outdoor

temperature

Time and date or

recording

value

2. Max outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording

MIN icon

3. Min outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording

4. Max outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording

Time and date or recording

MAX outdoor humidity value

MAX icon

5. Min Wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording

ind chill

value

Time and date or

recording

MIN w

6. Max Wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording

MIN icon

7. Min Relative pressure with the date and time of recording

8. Max Relative pressure with the date and time of recording

MAX icon

MAX relative

pressure value

Time and date or

recording

9. Maximum wind speed

Time and date or recording

MAX wind speed value

MAX icon

RESET THE MIN/MAX WEATHER DATA To reset the aforementioned MIN/MAX weather data 1. to 9., you shall need to reset each of the data independently.

1. Press MIN/MAX key to show the desired weather data. For instance, if you want

to reset the minimum humidity, in the normal display you shall press the MIN/MAX key 3 times to show the min humidity value.

2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds, then the "RESET" icon will

appear at the bottom part of the LCD.

3. Press the + key once, then the stored value will be reset to the current value and

current time.

4. Press the ALARM key to return to normal display mode.

10. Total rainfall amount

The total rainfall measurement is displayed in the fourth section of the LCD, in the unit of mm or inch. It shows the total rainfall accumulated since last reset of the Weather Center. In normal display mode, press the MIN/MAX key 10 times to show the total rainfall value. The "RESET" icon will also be shown at the same time.

The total rainfall value is counted from this time and date

Total rainfall value

To reset the rainfall reading, press the + key once when the Rainfall value and "Reset" icon is shown. Then the total rainfall amount will be reset to 0, and the time updated to current time.

Note:

After power up, the time and date and total rainfall is displayed as "- - -". After time is adjusted manually, the set time will be shown.

SWITCHING ON/OFF THE BUZZER

User may choose to turn off the buzzer so that when the time alarm is switched on and activated, the buzzer will not sound but we can still see the alarm icon ((())) flashing on the LCD for time alarm. On the other hand, when the buzzer is turned off and any weather alarm is activated, the particular weather digits will flash to show user that the weather condition is being out of the preset threshold value, yet the buzzer will not sound.

To switch off the buzzer:

1. In normal display mode, press and hold the SET key until the icon "BUZZER

OFF" is shown at the right side above the Wind direction scale. The LCD will change to setting mode.

2. Press ALARM key once to return to the normal display mode. The "BUZZER

OFF" icon will still be shown.

BUZZER OFF icon

To re-enable the buzzer:

1. When the BUZZER OFF icon is shown on LCD, press the SET key shortly and

the BUZZER OFF icon will disappear.

2. Press ALARM key once to return to the normal display mode. The "BUZZER

OFF" icon will no longer be shown. Then the alarm will sound normally.

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR

The low battery indicator of the Weather Center and the Thermo-hygro sensor will be displayed at the top and bottom portion of the LCD respectively when the battery power is low. It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum accuracy of the system.

Note:

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After battery change, both the Weather Center and the Thermo-hygro sensor need to be reset (see note ”Setting up”)

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The History data record will be clear after the battery change.

OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER 915 MHz RECEPTION

The outdoor temperature, humidity, wind data and rainfall are transmitted from the Thermo-hygro sensor every 4.5 seconds. The Weather Center will then be synchronized to the Thermo-hygro sensor to receiver outdoor data. The transmission range (up to 330 feet) of the Outdoor Thermo-hygro sensor may be affected by the ambient temperature. At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased. Please keep this in mind when placing the transmitter. If the outdoor data are not being received within 30 seconds after setting up (or the outdoor display shows “- - -“ in the outdoor section of the Weather Center after consecutive failed attempts during normal operation). Please check the following points:

1. The distance of the Weather Center or transmitter should be at least 5 to 6.5

feet away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.

2. Avoid positioning the Weather Center onto or in the immediate proximity of

metal doors or window frames.

3. Using other electrical products such as headphones, speakers, or cordless

phones operating on the same signal frequency (915 MHz) may prevent correct signal transmission and reception.

4. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915 MHz signal frequency

can also cause interference.

5. “Visibility” of Weather Center and Thermo-hygro sensor (e.g. through a

window) increases the range.

Note:

When the 915 MHz signal is received, do not re-open the battery compartment cover of either the transmitter or Weather Center, as the batteries may spring free from the

contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see Setting up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur.

During normal operation, after the outdoor display shows "- - -", the weather station will change to receive the outdoor data every 15 minutes, until the data is read. Then the reception period will return to 4.5 seconds.

If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be reset (see Setting up).

POSITIONING

Prior to permanently affixing any of the units, please ensure the following points are considered:

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Cable lengths of the units meet with your distance requirements at the point of fixing

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Signals from the sensors can be received by the base station at points of mounting

Weather Center

The Weather Center has been designed to be hung onto wall or free standing with the 2 kinds of foldout stand.

To wall mount

Choose a sheltered place, such as under the eve of a roof. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature and humidity values can be received from the desired locations. To wall mount:

1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the

Rain Cover

Main Unit

2. Hang the Center onto the screw. Remember to ensure that

Thermo-hygro Sensor

head extended out the by about 5mm.

it locks into place before releasing.

Wall Bracket

An ideal mounting place for the Thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions.

To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall, plug in the Thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied screw and ensure that the cables from the wind and rain sensors are correctly plugged in otherwise data transmission errors could occur.

Wind Sensor

Wind vane

Vertical mast

Wind fan

Horizontal panel

Firstly, check that the wind-fan and the wind-vane can rotate freely before fixing the unit. For correct and accurate readings it is important to mount the sensor so that the front (marked E) is pointing in East-West direction. The wind sensor should now be mounted using the screw or cable tie provided onto a solid wall/ panel mast or mast to allow the wind to travel around the sensor unhindered from all directions (ideal mast size should be from diameter about

/8” to 11/4”). Once the wind sensor is fixed onto the mast, connect the cable to the corresponding thermo-hygro sensor socket so that operating power supply can be received and data can be transmitted to the base station.

Rain Sensor

For best results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 1 meter above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings.

When securing into place, check that rain excess will not collect and store at the base of the unit but can flow out between the base and the mounting surface (test by pouring clean water).

After mounting the rain sensor, connect the cable to the thermo-hygro sensor at the corresponding socket so power supply can be received and data be transmitted to the base station

The rain sensor is now operable. For testing purposes, very slowly pour a small amount of clean water into the rain sensor funnel. The water will act as rainfall and will be received and displayed at the base station after about 2 minutes delay i.e. when the reading interval is reached.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

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Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the units and give inaccurate forecasts and readings.

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When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings.

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Do not submerge the units in water.

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Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type.

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Do make any repair attempts to the units. Return it to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate their guarantee.

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Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes, this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce their accuracy.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Temperature measuring range: Outdoor : -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution

-40ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Relative humidity measuring range: Outdoor : 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (“- -” displayed if < 1%, "99" displayed if ≥ 99%) Wind speed : 0 to 111.8 mph (0 to 50 m/s) (displayed "OF.L" when > 50m/s) Wind chill : -40°F to +139.8°F (-40ºC to +59.9ºC) (displayed "OF.L" if outside this)

Relative pressure pre-set range : 27.17 to 31.90 inHg (919 to 1080 hPa) Rainfall : 0" to 393.6" (0 to 9999 mm) (displayed "OF.L" when > 9999mm) Outdoor data reception : every 4.5 seconds Air pressure checking interval : every 15 seconds Transmission range : up to 330 feet (100meters) in open space

Power: Weather Center : 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Thermo-hygro sensor : 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Battery life : approximately 24 months (Alkaline batteries recommended)

Dimensions (L x W x H) Weather Station : 6.51" x 1.21" x 5.58" (165.4 x 30.8 x 141.9 mm) Thermo-hygro transmitter : 2.25" x 2.44" x 6.18" (57.3 x 62 x 157 mm) Wind sensor : 9.84" x 6.45" x 7.58" (250 x 164 x 192.7 mm) Rain sensor : 5.67" x 2.15" x 3.46" (144 x 54.6 x 88 mm)

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

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The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment.

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Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection.

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All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled. User shall take an active part in the reuse, recycling and recovery of the electrical and electronic waste.

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The unrestricted disposal of electronic waste may do harm on public health and the quality of environment.

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As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the “User manual” is highly recommended for the benefit of the user. This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points.

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The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place.

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This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature.

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This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.

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The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.

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This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.

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No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer.

WARRANTY

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

support@lacrossetechnology.com

sales@lacrossetechnology.com

(information on other products)

www.lacrossetechnology.com

For more information, please visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

e-mail:

(warranty work)

web:

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

STATION MÉTÉO FAMILIALE

WS-1610TWC-IT

Manuel d'Utilisation

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Sujet Fonctionnalités 61 Installation 65 Touches de fonction 71 Écran LCD 73 Réglage manuel 75 Réglage de l'alarme de réveil 83 Fonctionnement des alarmes météo 85 Hystérésis 90 Prévisions et tendance météo 91 Direction et vitesse du vent 95 Pluviométrie 96 Affichage des données de l'historique 97 Affichage des relevés Minimum / Maximum 99 Activation / Désactivation de la sonnerie 106 Vérification de la réception du signal 915 MHz 107 Positionnement 109 Soin et entretien 113 Caractéristiques techniques 113 In formations sur la garantie 116

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STATION MÉTÉO FAMILIALE

Manuel d'Utilisation

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FONCTIONNALITÉS :

Écran

Station Météo Familiale

LCD

Touches de fonction

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Affichage de l'heure (réglage manuel)

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Format de l'heure 12/24 H

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Affichage du calendrier (jour de la semaine, date, mois, année)

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Fonction réveil

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Prévision météo par 3 icônes avec flèche de tendance

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Affichage de la température extérieure en °F ou ºC

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Affichage de l'hygrométrie extérieure en %RH

Socle rabattable

Encoche pour fixation murale

Couvercle du compartiment à piles

Socle rabattable

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Affichage des relevés Min / Max de température et d'hygrométrie extérieures avec date et heure des relevés

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Alarmes haute et basse de température et d’hygrométrie extérieures

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Pression atmosphérique relative affichée en inHg ou hPa

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Histogramme de pression atmosphérique sur les 12 dernières heures

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Sélection du contraste de l'écran LCD

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Témoin d’usure des piles

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Affichage de la direction du vent (16 directions)

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Affichage de la vitesse du vent en mph, km/h ou m/s, et Échelle de Beaufort

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Affichage du Windchill en °F ou °C

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Affichage du relevé Max de vitesse du vent avec date et heure du relevé

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Alarme haute de vitesse du vent

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Réinitialisation manuelle des données de température/hygrométrie extérieures, pression atmosphérique et Windchill

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Affichage de la pluviométrie totale en mm ou inch

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Alarme de tempête

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Activation/désactivation du signal sonore

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Enregistrement dans un historique de 200 jeux de données, relevés toutes les 3 heures justes

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Transmission à distance par 915 MHz

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Rayon de transmission jusqu'à 330 ft

TRANSMETTEUR THERMO-HYGRO

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Transmission de la température et de l'hygrométrie extérieures vers la station météo par fréquence 915 MHz

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Chapeau protecteur

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A installer dans un endroit abrité (non exposé directement au soleil et à la pluie)

ANEMOMETRE

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Connexion au transmetteur thermo-hygro par câble

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A fixer sur une mât ou une surface horizontale

PLUVIOMETRE

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Connexion au transmetteur thermo-hygro par câble

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A installer sur une surface horizontale

INSTALLATION :

Transmission sans fil par

hygro

Pluviomètre

fréquence 915 MHz

transmetteur thermo-

vers la station météo

Connexion par câble du pluviomètre au transmetteur thermo-hygro

Station Météo

Connexion par câble de l'anémomètre au transmetteur thermo-hygro

Anémomètre

Remarque :

Afin de vérifier le bon fonctionnement de tous les éléments, il est recommandé de tester le système à distance rapprochée (par exemple sur une table) en connectant tous les câbles, avant d'installer les éléments à leurs emplacements définitifs (voir le paragraphe Positionnement ci-après)

1. Déroulez les câbles du pluviomètre et de l'anémomètre, puis connectez-les au

transmetteur thermo-hygro en branchant les deux fiches dans les prises appropriées du transmetteur.

Prises de connexion du pluviomètre et de l'anémomètre

2. Commencez par installer les piles dans le transmetteur thermo-hygro (voir

“Comment installer et remplacer les piles dans le transmetteur thermo- hygro“ ci-dessous).

3. Ensuite, installez les piles dans la station météo (voir “Comment installer et

remplacer les piles dans la station météo” ci-dessous). Une fois les piles installées, tous les segments de l’écran LCD s’allument brièvement et un court

signal sonore se fait entendre. L’appareil affiche ensuite l’heure (12:00), la date (1.1.05), les icônes météo et la pression atmosphérique. "- - -" s’affichent pour les données extérieures.

4. La station météo commence ensuite à recevoir les données du transmetteur. La

température et l’humidité extérieures, ainsi que la vitesse et la direction du vent devraient s’afficher à l’écran. Si cela ne se produit pas dans les 30 secondes, retirez les piles des deux appareils et recommencez à partir de l’étape 1.

5. Vérifiez ensuite le bon branchement des câbles et le bon fonctionnement de tous

les éléments en tournant manuellement l'hélice et la girouette de l'anémomètre et en inclinant le pluviomètre afin d’entendre le basculement du mécanisme interne etc. (voir le paragraphe Positionnement ci-après).

6. Réglez manuellement l'heure et la date (voir le paragraphe Réglage Manuel ci-

après).

7. Lorsque le câblage et le bon fonctionnement des éléments de la station météo

ont été vérifiés avec succès, l'installation initiale est terminée. Les éléments peuvent alors être installés à leurs emplacements définitifs. Si la transmission 915 MHz ne s’effectue pas correctement, nous vous invitons à déplacer légèrement les éléments afin de rétablir le signal.

Remarque :

La distance de transmission entre le transmetteur et la station de base est d'environ 330 ft en champ libre, à condition que le signal ne soit pas perturbé par la présence d'immeubles, d’arbres, de véhicules, de lignes à haute tension, etc.

8. Les interférences radio produites par les écrans d'ordinateur, radios ou

téléviseurs peuvent, dans les cas extrêmes, stopper la communication radio. Tenez compte de ce facteur lorsque vous choisissez les endroits de fixation.

Note :

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Immédiatement après l’insertion des piles dans le transmetteur, et pour garantir la bonne transmission, il est conseillé d’insérer les piles dans la station de base. Dans le cas où les piles sont insérées dans la station de base plus de 5 heures après l’insertion des piles dans le transmetteur, la transmission des informations ne sera pas possible. Il sera alors nécessaire de réinitialiser l’ensemble de votre station.

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Après l’insertion des piles, une phase de synchronisation entre la station de base et le transmetteur débute. Le signal de réception des données extérieures clignote alors à l’écran. Lorsque le signal est réceptionné par la station météo, l’icône reste affichée à l’écran (l’icône ne sera pas affichée si la réception échoue). L’utilisateur peut ainsi s’assurer de la bonne réception du signal (icône affichée) ou de l’échec de réception (icône absente). Un signal de réception qui clignote indique une réception en cours des données extérieures.

Signal de réception des données extérieures

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Si, dans les 14 secondes, la réception du signal n'est pas réussie sur la première fréquence (915MHz), la fréquence sera changée en 920MHz et la recherche du signal s'effectuera à nouveau pendant 14 secondes. Si la réception n'est toujours pas réussie, la fréquence sera alors changée en 910MHz pendant encore 14 secondes. Ce changement de fréquence se fera également lors d'une re-synchronisation.

INSTALLATION ET REMPLACEMENT DES PILES DE LA STATION MÉTÉO

La Station Météo fonctionne avec 3 piles 1,5 V de type AA, IEC LR6. Lorsque les piles sont usées, le témoin d’usure des piles s'affiche à l'écran LCD. Pour installer ou remplacer les piles, veuillez suivre les étapes suivantes :

1. Retirez le couvercle du compartiment à piles.

2. Insérez les piles en respectant la polarité (voir le marquage à l'intérieur).

3. Remettez le couvercle.

INSTALLATION ET REMPLACEMENT DES PILES DU TRANSMETTEUR THERMO-HYGRO

Le transmetteur thermo-hygro extérieur fonctionne avec 2 piles 1,5 V de type AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V. Pour installer ou remplacer les piles, veuillez suivre les étapes suivantes :

Remarque :

Lors du remplacement des piles de l’un ou l’autre des éléments, il est nécessaire de réinitialiser la station complète en suivant les étapes décrites au paragraphe Installation. Cette étape est nécessaire en raison du code aléatoire de sécurité généré par le transmetteur lors de sa mise en fonctionnement, qui doit être reçu et enregistré par la station météo dans les 30 secondes suivant sa mise sous tension.

1. Retirez le chapeau protecteur du transmetteur.

2. Faites glisser le couvercle du compartiment à piles

3. Insérez les piles en respectant la polarité (voir le marquage à l'intérieur).

4. Remettez le couvercle du compartiment à piles et le chapeau protecteur.

REMPLACEMENT DES PILES :

Nous vous conseillons de remplacer les piles de tous les éléments bi annuellement afin de garantir la précision des relevés.

Remarque :

L'historique des données météo sera effacé à chaque remplacement des piles de la station météo.

TOUCHES DE FONCTION :

Station Météo Familiale :

La Station Météo dispose de cinq touches de fonction simples d’utilisation.

Participez à la protection de l'environnement. Rapportez les piles usagées à un centre de collecte agréé.

Touche SET

Touche +

Touche HISTORY

Touche ALARM

Touche MIN/MAX

Touche SET (Réglage)

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Appuyer pour accéder aux réglages manuels : contraste de l’écran LCD, réglage manuel de l’heure, affichage de l’heure au format 12/24 heures, réglage du calendrier, choix de l’unité de température (ºF/ ºC), de l’unité de vitesse du vent, de l’unité de mesure des précipitations, réglage de la pression atmosphérique relative, réglage de la sensibilité des prévisions météo, réglage du seuil d’alerte de tempête et activation/désactivation de l’alarme de tempête.

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Maintenir cette touche enfoncée pour activer/désactiver le signal sonore

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Maintenir cette touche enfoncée pour accéder au réglage d’une Alarme Météo, puis pour régler les valeurs de l'alarme, l'activer ou la désactiver.

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Appuyer pour réinitialiser les relevés min/max lorsque ceux-ci sont affichés

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Appuyer pour stopper la sonnerie du réveil ou de l'alarme météo déclenchée

Touche +

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Appuyer pour afficher successivement le calendrier, l'heure d’alarme de réveil, la date, le jour de la semaine ainsi que la date et les secondes à la section « Heure »

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Appuyer pour augmenter les valeurs lors des réglages

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Appuyer pour arrêter la sonnerie du réveil ou de l'alarme météo déclenchée

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Appuyer pour confirmer la réinitialisation des données min/max.

Touche HISTORY (Historique)

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Appuyer pour afficher l'historique des données météo

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Appuyer pour arrêter la sonnerie du réveil ou de l'alarme météo déclenchée

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Appuyer pour sortir du réglage manuel et du réglage de l’alarme.

Touche ALARM (Alarme)

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Appuyer pour accéder au réglage de l’alarme de réveil et des alarmes météo

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Appuyer pour confirmer le réglage d'une alarme

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Appuyer pour sortir du réglage manuel

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Appuyer pour arrêter la sonnerie du réveil ou de l'alarme météo déclenchée

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Appuyer pour sortir de l’affichage des données min/max.

Touche MIN/MAX

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Appuyer pour afficher les relevés minimum et maximum des différentes données météo

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Appuyer pour diminuer les valeurs lors des réglages

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Appuyer pour arrêter la sonnerie du réveil ou de l'alarme météo déclenchée

ÉCRAN LCD

L'écran LCD est divisé en 5 sections affichant les informations suivantes :

1. Heure et date

2. Données anémométriques

3. Température et hygrométrie extérieures

4. Données pluviométriques et de pression atmosphérique

5. Historique de la pression atmosphérique et prévisions météo.

Section Heure

Histogramme de

l'historique de la

pression

Pression

atmosphérique relative

Refroidissement éolien

rme

Icône de l'alarme de la

température extérieure

Témoin d'usure

Témoin de pile de

ure

Température extérie

en °F ou °C

en °F ou º

en inHg ou hPa

atmosphérique

des piles

l’émetteur faible

Icône réveil

Section Calendrier

Témoin de vibreur éteint

Direction du vent et vitesse en Échelle de Beaufort

Icône de l'alarme de vitesse

du vent Fort/Fible Vitesse du vent en mph, km/h ou m/s

Humidité relative extérieure en %

Icône de l'ala d'hygrométrie extérieure

Pluiviométrie totale en pouces ou mm

Indicateur de tendance météo

Icône de prévisions méteo

Icône de réception du signal de l’émetteur

RÉGLAGE MANUEL :

Appuyez sur la touche SET pour accéder aux réglages manuels suivants :

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Contraste de l'écran LCD

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Heure

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Format d'affichage 12/24 H

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Calendrier

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Unités de mesure de la température °F/ °C

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Unités de mesure de la vitesse du vent

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Unités de mesure de la pluviométrie

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Unités de mesure de la pression atmosphérique

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Valeur de référence de la pression atmosphérique relative

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Sensibilité de l'indicateur de tendance météo

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Seuil de déclenchement de l'alarme de tempête

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Activation/désactivation de l'alarme de tempête

CONTRASTE DE L’ÉCRAN LCD

Vous pouvez choisir huit niveaux de contraste pour l'écran LCD, de "LCD 1" à "LCD 8" (réglage par défaut : LCD 5) :

1. Appuyez sur la touche SET ; le chiffre du niveau de contraste clignote.

2. Modifiez le niveau de contraste à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX.

Chiffre

clignotant

3. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au RÉGLAGE MANUEL

Heures

clignotantes

DE L’HEURE

RÉGLAGE MANUEL DE L'HEURE :

Réglez maintenant l'heure en suivant les étapes ci-dessous :

Minutes clignotantes

1. Le chiffre des heures clignote.

2. Modifiez les heures à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX.

3. Appuyez sur SET pour passer au réglage des minutes. Le chiffre des minutes clignote.

4. Modifiez les minutes à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX.

5. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage du FORMAT

12/24 H.

FORMAT 12/24 H :

Chiffre

clignotant

Année

(format 24 H)

(format 12 H)

L'heure peut être affichée au format 12 H ou 24 H. Le format par défaut est “12 H”. Pour basculer au format “12 H” :

1. Appuyez sur la touche + ou MIN/MAX.

2. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage du

CALENDRIER.

CALENDRIER :

"Date. Mois." "Mois. Date."

La date par défaut de la station météo est le 1. 1. de l'année 2005. Pour régler la date manuellement :

1. Le chiffre de l'année clignote.

2. Modifiez l'année à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX, de "00" (2000) à "99" (2099).

3. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage du mois. Le chiffre du mois clignote.

4. Modifiez le mois à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX.

5. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage de la date. Le chiffre de la date clignote.

6. Modifiez la date à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX.

7. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer tous les réglages du calendrier et passer au réglage des UNITÉS DE MESURE DE LA TEMPÉRATURE °F/°C.

UNITÉS DE MESURE DE LA TEMPÉRATURE °F/°C

Clignote

La température peut être affichée soit en °F soit en °C (°F par défaut).

1. Les unités de température clignotent

2. Basculez entre °F et °C à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX

3. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage des UNITÉS

DE MESURE DE LA VITESSE DU VENT.

UNITÉS DE MESURE DE LA VITESSE DU VENT

Clignote

La vitesse du vent peut être affichée en mph (mile par heure), km/h (kilomètres par heure) ou m/s (mètres par seconde). L'unité par défaut est le mph.

1. Sélectionnez l'unité de mesure “km/h”, “mph” ou “m/s” à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX

2. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage des UNITÉS

DE MESURE DE LA PLUVIOMÉTRIE.

UNITÉS DE MESURE DE LA PLUVIOMÉTRIE

Clignote

La pluviométrie peut être affichée soit en mm soit en inch (pouces). L'unité par défaut est le inch.

1. Basculez entre “mm” et “Inch” (pouces) à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX

2. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage des UNITÉS

DE MESURE DE LA PRESSION ATMOSPHÉRIQUE.

UNITÉS DE MESURE DE LA PRESSION ATMOSPHÉRIQUE

Clignote

La pression atmosphérique peut être affichée soit en inHg, soit en hPa. L'unité par défaut est le inHg.

1. Basculez entre “hPa" et “inHg” à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX

2. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage de la VALEUR

Clignote

DE RÉFÉRENCE DE LA PRESSION ATMOSPHÉRIQUE RELATIVE.

VALEUR DE RÉFÉRENCE DE LA PRESSION ATMOSPHÉRIQUE RELATIVE

Remarque :

La valeur de référence par défaut de la pression atmosphérique relative est 29.91 inHg à la première insertion des piles. Pour obtenir un relevé exact, il est nécessaire de régler la pression atmosphérique relative locale (en fonction de l'altitude). La pression atmosphérique locale est disponible sur demande (service météorologique local, Internet, opticiens, instruments étalonnés dans les lieux publics, aéroports..).

La pression atmosphérique relative peut être réglée manuellement sur une plage de 27,17 à 31,90 inHg (919 à 1080 hPa) pour une référence plus précise.

1. La valeur de la pression atmosphérique relative clignote

2. Modifiez la valeur à l'aide des touches + ou MIN/MAX. Maintenez enfoncée la touche pour accélérer le réglage.

3. Appuyez sur la touche SET pour confirmer et passer au réglage de la

Clignote

SENSIBILITE DES ICONES MÉTÉO

Remarque :

Ce réglage de pression relative est pratique pour ceux qui vivent en altitude mais qui souhaitent afficher une pression atmosphérique basée sur la pression au niveau de la mer.

SENSIBILITE DES ICONES MÉTÉO

Vous pouvez choisir une valeur seuil de changement des icônes météo, de 0.06, 0.09 ou 0.12 inHg. Ce réglage représente la "sensibilité" des prévisions météo (plus la valeur est faible, plus les prévisions météo seront sensibles). La valeur par défaut est

0.09 inHg.

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