Opes OP-WS01/WH1170 Instruction Manual

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OPES® WEATHER STATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: OP-WS01/WH1170

Page

1. Inventory of contents…………………………………………..…………….. 2

2. Feature………………………………………………………………………….. 2

3. Set up guide……………………………………………………………………. 2

3.1 Battery install………………………………………………………………. 2

3.2 Mounting…………………………………………………………………..... 3

4. LCD overview…………………………………………………………………... 4

4.1 LCD overview……………………………………………………………. 4

4.2 Weather forecasting……………………………..………….………….. 4

4.3 Weather tendency indicator………………………………………….... 5

4.4 Examples of changing weather icons……………………………….. 5

4.5 Storm warning indicator……………………………………….………. 5

5. Program modes……………………………………..……………………….… 5

5.1 Quick display mode………………………………………………….…. 5

5.2 Setting mode………………………………………………….…………. 6

5.2.1 Setting Calibrated Humidity ……………………………….…… 6

5.2.2 Setting Barometric Pressure……………………………….…… 6

5.3 Alarm mode…………………………………………………………….… 7

5.4 Min/Max mode…………………………………………………………… 8

6. Problems and interference with operation………………………...…........ 9

7. Specification……………………………………………………. ………............ 9

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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1. Inventory of contents

1) Base station

2) One remote sensor with mounting bracket

3) Instruction manual

2. Feature

1) Wireless outdoor and indoor humidity (%RH)

2) Wireless outdoor and indoor temperature (°F or °C)

3) Records min. and max. humidity

4) Records min. and max. temperature

5) Barometric pressure 24-hour history graph (inHg or hPa)

6) Weather forecast tendency arrow

7) Forecast icons based on changing barometric pressure

8) DCF radio controlled time and date with manual setting

9) Automatically updates for daylight saving time based on Germany DST system

10) 12 or 24-hour time display

11) Perpetual calendar

12) Time alarm with snooze

13) Can receive information from one sensor

14) LED backlight

15) Wall hanging or free standing

16) Includes remote sensor

17) Synchronized instant reception

3. Set up Guide

3.1 Battery install

Note: To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity before/when inserting any
Alkaline Batteries (permanent damaged can be caused by inserting the battery the wrong way).
Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries.

1) Insert two AAA batteries into the remote sensor

2) Insert three AA batteries into the Opes™ Weather Station.

3) Wait 3 minutes or until the outdoor temperature is displayed on the Opes™ Weather Station. Do not
press any keys before outdoor sensor data is received.

4) Mount the units, ensuring that the receiver can still pick up the signal from the transmitter. To
measure outdoor temperature, place the transmitter outdoors. It will transmit the temperature from its
location.

Every time the remote sensor is powered up (for example after a change of batteries), a random security
code is transmitted and this code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather data.

Therefore, if batteries are changed in the transmitter, the receiver must be powered up again to
re-synchronise with the transmitter.

After the remote sensor is powered up, the sensor will transmit weather data 6 times every 8s. After this
learning period is over, the transmitter will transmit every 48s.

When the base station is powered up, a short beep will sound and all LCD segments will light up for about
3 seconds before it enters into learning mode to learn the sensors security code. After the learning mode,
the base station will start the DCF radio controlled time reception. The receiver will start Radio Controlled
Clock (RCC) time reception period (maximum 10 minutes), and no weather data will be received during
this period of time. If RCC signal cannot be found within1 minute, the signal search will be cancelled and
will automatically resume every two hours until the signal is successfully captured. Regular RF link will be
established once RCC reception routine is finished.

Note: DO NOT PRESS ANY KEY DURING THE FIRST 3 MINUTES LEARNING PERIOD. After both
indoor and outdoor data is displayed you can place your remote sensor outdoors and set your time (if no
RCC reception is possible). If there is no temperature reading in the indoor station, make sure the units
are within range of each other or repeat the battery installation procedure. If a key is pressed before the
Opes™ Weather Station receives the temperature signal, you will need to follow the battery installation

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procedure again. Please wait 10seconds before you re-insert the battery to make sure both
transmitter and receiver reset properly.

Note for Radio Controlled Time:

The time and date displayed is based on the signal provided by the highly accurate government operated
atomic clock. The base station will continue to scan for the radio controlled time signal each day despite it
being manually set. If reception has been unsuccessful, then the radio controlled time icon will not appear
but reception will still be attempted continually. If reception has been successful, the received time and
date will overwrite the manually set time and date.

Note:
Please participate in the preservation of the environment by properly disposing of all used-up
batteries and accumulators at designated disposal points. Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this
may cause explosion, risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes

3.2 Mounting

1) Base station
By using the foldable legs at the back of the unit, the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or
can be wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes at the back of the unit. It is important to
check that the radio signal can be received before permanently mounting
any of the units

2) Remote sensor
To wall mount, use 3 screws to affix the wall bracket to the wall and plug in
the remote sensor to the bracket.

Note: To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting remote sensor
in direct sunlight. We recommend that you mount the remote sensor on an
outside North-facing wall; obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal
objects will reduce the range. The unit should be placed in a sheltered
position where it will not be subjected to direct rain or snow.