SmartWares SHS-45000EU User manual

Wireless Weather Station

Manual

(SHS-45000EU)

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Table of contents

Quick Start Procedure ........................................................................ 3!

Introduction ......................................................................................... 4!

Features ............................................................................................ 5!

Contents of Complete Weather Station Kit ...................................... 7!

Installing your weather station .......................................................... 9!

Setting up the Remote Weather Sensors .......................................... 9!

Setting up the Main Console Unit ...................................................... 9!

Setting up the Thermo-Hygro Sensor(s) .......................................... 10!

Setting up the Rain Sensor .............................................................. 10!

Setting up the Solar Powered Wind Meter ....................................... 11!

Using your Weather Station ............................................................. 13!

Navigating between Different Modes ............................................... 14!

Using the Different Weather Modes ................................................ 18!

Understanding the Weather Forecast Display ................................. 21!

Maintenance ...................................................................................... 34!

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 35!

Appendix ............................................................................................ 37!

Technical Specifications .................................................................. 42!

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Quick Start Procedure

Installing your weather station is quick and easy!

1. Insert batteries in the main console unit and power up the display with
the adapter.

2. Pair the remote sensors (thermometer, wind meter, rain meter) with the
main console with the following procedure:

a. Open the battery case on the sensor
b. Press the LINK button on the main console
c. Insert the batteries in the sensor (within 30 seconds)
d. The LINK led will blink for a second to indicate successful

paring.

3. Measurements from the remote sensors are now visible on the display.

4. Mount the sensors on their designated location

Find more detailed instructions and information in the remainder of this manual.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless Weather Station. The
weather station consists of a main console unit 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. With 868 Mhz technology, you will experience a great wireless
range and high reliability.

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.

Remote Weather Sensors

The remote weather sensors include a thermo-hygrometer, 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 pairings with thermo-hygrometers, allowing 5 measurements of
temperature/humidity (from different locations) on the display.

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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

Radio Controlled Clock

Time and date synchronized by radio signal DCF-77 to atomic clock precision
(time and date also manually adjustable)
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 specified time
Weekday alarm: activated everyday from Monday to Friday at specified 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

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(DST, zone time offset, latitude, longitude)

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-specified 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.

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Contents of Complete Weather Station Kit

Before installing your weather station, please check that the following items are
complete:

Hardware Components

Fittings

Main Console Unit

AC/DC

7.5V output
adaptor

Thermo-Hygro Sensor

Rain Sensor:

-Funnel shaped Lid
with Battery Hatch

-Sensor Base

-Bucket See-saw
Mechanism

-Protective Screen

4 screws
for securing
unit to
ground

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Anemometer (Wind
Sensor):

-Wind Cups

-Wind Vane

- Anemometer arm

- Anemometer base

4 screws
for securing
unit to
vertical
surface

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Installing your weather station

Setting up the Remote Weather Sensors

To pair the remote sensors with the main console unit, first connect the AC/DC
adaptor with the main console and press the ‘ON’ button to power up. Keep the
sensors nearby. The procedure for pairing a sensor to the main console is as
follows:

1. Press the ‘link’ button on the main console

2. Insert the required batteries into the sensor (within 30 seconds of
pressing ‘link’).

3. The red LED on the display will light up for a second, indicating a
successful paring.

Pair the sensors within line of sight of the console unit. When pairing is
complete, mount the sensors on their designated location, but always first test
reception before permanently mounting your weather station. Transmission
range may be affected by trees, metal structures and electronic appliances.

Setting up the Main Console Unit

1. Insert 2x “AA” size 1.5V batteries. These serve as backup batteries
only, for when power is temporarily interrupted. Always use the AC/DC
adapter as well.

2. Connect the AC/DC adaptor.

3. If placing the console unit on a table or horizontal surface, set up the
table stand and you can put it on the table.

4. If mounting the console unit on a wall or vertical surface, remove the
table stand and use the fitting provided.

Placement tips:

Make sure that the console unit is within receiving range of all remote sensors.

The console unit measures indoor temperature, humidity, pressure and
receives signals from all remote sensors and radio-clock broadcasts. Avoid

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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.

Setting up the Thermo-Hygro Sensor(s)

1. Open the latch at the base of the thermo-hygro sensor.

2. Press the ‘link’ button on the main console.

3. Insert 2 x “AA” size 1.5V batteries (within 30 seconds).

4. 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 fittings 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. Press the ‘link’ button on the main console.

3. Lift the top off the base and insert 2x “AA” size 1.5V batteries into the
battery holder (within 30 seconds).

4. Replace the lid and secure into place by turning the knobs clockwise.

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5. Place the rain sensor in a location such that precipitation can fall
directly into the sensor, ideally 2-3 ft above the ground.

6. It may be secured into place by using the four screws provided.

7. 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.

8. 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, deflect 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 flow 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.

Setting up the Solar Powered Wind Meter

1. Assemble the wind cups to the anemometer arm

2. Attach the assembled anemometer to the base.

3. Open the battery holder in the base by unscrewing the screws.

4. Make sure to disconnect the cable from the battery back that is used
by the solar panel (it might already be disconnected).

5. Press the ‘link’ button on the main console.

6. Insert 2 x “AA” size 1.5V batteries into the battery holder in the base
(within 30 seconds).

7. Now reconnect the cable from the battery back.

8. Mount the anemometer onto a vertical surface, using the fittings
provided.

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The wind direction measurement is calibrated in the factory. If you find the wind
direction to be inaccurate, it is possible to calibrate the wind meter with the
following procedure:

a. Insert the batteries
b. Point the wind vane towards the north. Use a compass or map

if necessary.

c. Use a pin to press the “SET” key which is in the battery

compartment of the wind sensor.

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
flow and will attenuate readings.

• Aim for maximum exposure of the anemometer to the commonest wind
directions in your area.

• The official mounting location for anemometers is 10m (33 ft) above
ground level in a clear unobstructed location.

Connecting with HomeWizard
Visit www.homewizard.com for more information

HomeWizard is a device that easily lets you connect wireless smart home
devices and control them from a smartphone or tablet with one easy-to-use
app. This weather station is HomeWizard compatible. When connected with
HomeWizard, you will be able to view real-time data in the HomeWizard app,
receive push notifications for weather conditions and share your own weather
station online.

First, make sure that all sensors are properly connected to the main console.
HomeWizard only synchronizes with the main console unit and gets all
information of individual sensors from here.

1. Start the HomeWizard app and select ‘Menu > Add sensor > Weather
Station (868)’.

2. Select ‘pair’ and press the LINK button on the main console.

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Using your Weather Station

Buttons

UP (+)

- Switches to next mode in anti-clockwise direction

- Increment for setting parameters

DOWN (-)

- Switches to next mode in clockwise direction

- Decrement for setting parameters

SET

- Rotates display for current mode

- Press and hold to enter setup or change units

- Confirmation for setting parameters

MEMORY (MEM)

- Shows records for moon phase, temperature,
humidity, rain and wind.

HISTORY

- Shows history for sea-level pressure

ALARM/CHART

- 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

CHANNEL

- Changes temperature and humidity display to
selected channel

- Press and hold to enable cycling display of paired
thermometers

SNOOZE

- Enters Snooze mode when alarm is activated

LINK

- Used for pairing the sensors with the main
console.