Imperial DG950 Home Weather Station User Manual DG950 Instructions ENG v5

Imperial International Home Weather Station DG950 Instructions ENG v5

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2223333455910101010111112131313131313131414141414151515151516161718192228282929Home Weather Station (HWS)Instruction ManualTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Safety Notes3. Weather Station Function and FeaturesFeatures of the Home MonitorFeatures of the Thermometer-Transmitter SensorFeatures of the Wind SensorFeatures of the Rain Sensor4. Components of your Home Weather Station5. Setting up the Weather StationA.MountingB.Powering up your HWS (for the first time)C.Changing the transmitter batteriesD.Connecting the Sensors6. Wireless Transmission7. LCD Overview8. LCD Breakdown9. Optimum Viewing Angle10. Button Breakdown11. Setting the Home MonitorTimeDateWind SpeedTemperaturePressureRainfall12. Setting the AlarmAlarm ClockIndoor Temperature AlarmOutdoor Temperature Alarm13. Turning off the Alarm(s)14. Minimum or Maximum Memory Recall15. Minimum or Maximum Memory Reset16. Rainfall Measurement Reset17. Rain Gauge Maintenance18. Trend Chart19. Weather Forecasting20. Barometric PressureElevation of Major Cities in CanadaElevation of Major Cities in the US21. Barometric Pressure Conversions22. Troubleshooting23. Product Specifications24. Warranty25. Resources to Look At26. FCC Information
This instruction manual is part of this product and should be kept in a safe place for future reference. It containsimportant information on setup and operation.1. INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing Thermor’s Wireless Home Weather Station (HWS). Developed with state of the arttechnology and digital electronics,this device provides instant readouts of the weather conditions around you.To understand how to properly install and program your weather station,please read this instruction manualcarefully and keep it in a safe place.The Home Weather Station and its accuracy is meant for personal use. This information should not be used forscientific purposes.2.SAFETY NOTES• Damage caused by failure to comply with this instruction manual will invalidate any warranty! The manufacturerand supplier will not be held liable for any damages due to failure to comply with this product! • In case of harm or damage to a person or property caused by improper handling or failure to comply with thisinstruction manual,the manufacturer and supplier cannot be held liable.• For reason of safety and operation,alteration to this device is strictly prohibited.• To operate the weather station,use only supplied adapter and batteries of the recommended type.• Do not leave discharged batteries in the device as these may corrode and release chemicals that may damagethe unit.• Inserting batteries in an incorrect polarity will cause damage to this product.• Do not dispose of new or used batteries in a fire as the may explode or release dangerous chemicals into theenvironment.• This product is not a toy;keep out of the reach of children.• This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.• Any modification or alteration to this product is strictly prohibited without the manufacturer’s authorization andmay prohibit the user’s further use to this product.3.WEATHER STATION FUNCTION AND FEATURESThe home monitor measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area (temperature, humidity andatmospheric pressure) and receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors:1) Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor2) Wind Sensor (speed and direction)3) Rain Gauge Sensor (cumulative rainfall)The data from the outdoor sensors is transmitted every 128 seconds to bring you the latest weather informationwhich is displayed on the home monitor’s LCD (updating the information faster is prohibited by FCC criteria andwould drastically reduce battery life). The outdoor thermometer-transmitter sensor is the main datacommunication unit. The thermometer-transmitter connects to the wind and rain sensors via insulated cables,whereby power and weather information is transferred. The collected data is then transmitted by thethermometer-transmitter back to the home monitor. Weather data is sent from the thermometer-transmittersensor by wireless transmission -- 433MHz (up to 100 meters in open space).2
Features of the Home Monitor• Displays time and date with alarm clock • Displays weather conditions and records minimum and maximum values • Displays indoor and outdoor temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) -- user selectable• Displays indoor relative humidity (RH%)• Displays barometric (air) pressure reading in inches of mercury (inHg) or millibars (mb) -- user selectable• Displays cumulative rainfall data since last reset in inches (in) or centimeters (cm) – user selectable• Displays wind speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km) -- user selectable• Wind direction display with LCD compass as well as numerical (e.g.225°) and abbreviated characters (e.g.NE)• Wind chill temperature display• Displays weather forecast using weather icons (sunny,partly cloudy,cloudy or rainy)• Barometric trend chart in inches of mercury (inHg) or millibars (mb) -- user selectable• Indoor and outdoor temperature alarms that are set by the user (rising temperature alarm only)Features of the Thermometer-Transmitter SensorThe thermometer-transmitter sensor measures the outdoor temperature. It also collectsreadings from the rain gauge and wind sensor,then transmits the data to the home monitorvia wireless 433MHz transmission. The transmitter uses two AA batteries (not included).Features of the Wind SensorThe wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sendsthe data to the thermometer-transmitter sensor,which in turntransmits the data to the home monitor.Operating power is takenfrom the thermometer-transmitter sensor by cable connection.Features of the Rain SensorThe Rain Sensor measures cumulative rainfall and sends the data to the thermometer-transmitter sensor via cable connection,which is thentransmitted back to the home monitor. The cable connection alsosupplies operating power from the thermometer-transmitter sensor tothe Rain Sensor.Thermometer-TransmitterSensorRain SensorWindSensor3
4.COMPONENTS OF YOUR HOME WEATHER STATIONBefore setting up,carefully unpack the contents onto a table or flat surface and check that the following pieces areincluded in the package:4Item Components Fittings IllustrationHome MonitorThermometer & TransmitterSensorWind SensorRain Sensor• Main unit• Main unit• Rain protection cover• Base bracket• Main unit with wind vane• 30ft cable (9 m) (alreadyattached to the main unit)• Mast• Base bracket• Main unit• 30ft cable (9 m) (alreadyattached to the main unit)• AC/DC 120V power • Adapter – primary use(included)NOTE: 3 x AA batteriesshould be used for back-uppurposes only.• 2 x 1.75”wall mountingscrews • Plastic anchors for screws*requires 2 x AAbatteries(Recommendation: use lithiumAA batteries (view “BatteryInstallation”section)• 2 x U–bolts to secure to amast• 8 x washers • 4 x nuts• 8 x 0.25”screws (to fixmast to main unit andbase bracket)• 4 x 2.75”screws (to fixbase bracket to a flatsurface)• 2 x 2.75”screws (to fix rainsensor to a flat surface)
5.SETTING UP THE WEATHER STATION CAUTION: Great care must be taken when mounting the Home Weather Station components.Themanufacturer/supplier can not be held liable for personal or property damage when setting up the components.Please use caution when choosing a mounting point.A.MountingIMPORTANT: Prior to drilling mounting holes and permanently affixing any of the units,please ensure thefollowing points are considered:1.Cable lengths of the units meet with your distance requirements at mounting points.2.Signal from the thermometer-transmitter sensor can be received by the Home Monitor at mounting point.3.Make sure the transmitter is easily accessible. You will have to periodically replace batteries. Mount it as close tothe ground as possible.MountingHome MonitorWith three retractable legs at the back of the Home Monitor,the unit can be placedonto any flat surface or mounted on a wall by using a nail or screw (not provided).• To prevent improper temperature measurements,make sure that the HomeMonitor is not placed in direct sunlight, or placed in an area with drafts caused byheaters or air conditioners.• Do not mount the home monitor on a wall which has metal heat/air conditioningductwork or high voltage wiring in the wall behind the station,it may interferewith its ability to receive data from the transmitter.• For proper data transmission,do not mount the home monitor closer than 5 feetfrom a computer,fluorescent lights or other electrical appliances. Such devicesdramatically decrease signal reception,and in some cases,prevent all signals from,reaching the thermometer-transmitter sensor.• If the main unit is in an area of transmission interference (e.g.on or near concretewalls,home appliances,computers or metal objects) the distance of transmissionwill be drastically reduced or non-existent.5Table Top Position Desk Mount Position Wall Mount
MountingWind SensorFirst, choose whether the wind sensor will be mounted vertically orhorizontally (on a mast). Make sure that you position the wind sensorin a free,open area that is not protected by objects,which may distortor interfere with the wind (e.g.large buildings,trees,chimney,etc.).Cable Preparation for Vertical Mounting1.Run the cable that is already fastened to the wind sensor throughthe vertical joining section (see right).2.Run the cable through the extension pole but do not secure thepole to any sections yet.3.Now run the cable through the top of the base-bracket and thethrough the small rectangular section found on one side of thebase-bracket.NOTE: Make sure that you completely pull the cable through thewind sensors extension pole and base-bracket to reduce theamount of slack on the cord.Vertical mount1.Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fasteningthe unit permanently into position.2.Insert one end of the pole extension provided into the base-bracket.3.Secure the connection point of the pole extension and base-bracket using the 0.25”metal screws provided to prevent rotationat the joining point.(Use 4 x 0.25”screws to ensure stability).4.Insert the vertical joining section on the bottom of the windsensor into the top of the pole extension. (Ensure that you pullall cable slack through the side of the base-bracket to preventcreasing or cutting the cable).5.Secure the wind sensor to the mounting pole using the 0.25”screws provided to make sure that the pole connection does notrotate.(Use 4 x 0.25”screws to ensure stability).IMPORTANT: For accurate readings,it is important to mount thewind sensor so that the directional prints on the casing are facingtheir respective directions (e.g.“N”on the casing is facing north).If necessary,use a standard compass to determine north.6. .Using 4 x 1.75”screws provided,secure the wind sensors base-bracket to a flat surface.NOTE: Make sure that when you are securing the base bracket withthe 1.75“ screws,you are aware of the cable.Prevent driving a screwthrough a cable!6VERTICAL MOUNT
Horizontal MountingCable Preparation for Horizontal Mounting1.Run the cable that is already fastened to the wind sensor through the horizontal joining section (see below).2.Run the cable through the extension pole but do not secure the pole to any sections yet.3.Now run the cable through the top of the base-bracket and then through the small rectangular section foundon one side of the base-bracket.NOTE: Make sure that you completely pull the cable through the wind sensor's extension pole and base-bracketto reduce the amount of slack on the cord.Horizontal mount – using a mast/antenna/poleNOTE:It is not recommended to secure the wind sensor horizontally from a wall or chimney because doing so willinterrupt the flow of wind from at least one direction.MOUNT WITH “N“ FACING NORTH:For accurate readings,it is important to mount the wind sensor so that the directional prints on the casing arefacing their respective directions (e.g.“N”on the casing is facing north). If necessary,use a standard compass todetermine north.1.Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fastening the unit permanently.2.Using 2 x U-bolts,4 x nuts and 4 x washers,secure the base-bracket of the wind sensor to a stablemast/antenna/pole. (Masts made of lead or other materials will cause faulty readings).IMPORTANT:Make sure that the pole insert of the base-bracket is facing north (N) and the pilot holes are on the top AND bottom.3.Use the pole extension provided to distance the wind sensor from the stable mast/antenna/pole. Insert one endof the pole extension into the base-bracket.4.Secure the connection point of the pole extension and base-bracket using the 0.25”screws provided to preventrotation at joining point. (Use 4 x 0.25”screws to ensure stability).5.Insert the pole extension into the horizontal joining section.(Ensure that you pull all cable slack through the sideof the base-bracket to prevent creasing or cutting the cable).6.Secure the horizontal joining section to the mounting pole using the 0.5”screws provided to make sure that thepole connection does not rotate.HORIZONTAL MOUNT7
MountingRain SensorIt is important that the rain sensor has the correct exposure to ensure accurate rainfall measurements. Place the rainsensor as far away as possible from tall buildings, trees or other obstructions. It is suggested that the rain sensorshould be no closer to tall objects or obstructions than twice the height of the object compared to the sensor.However, low bushes,fences or walls in the vicinityof the gauge are not objectionable, as these usually help breakup the force of the wind during stormy weather conditions.NOTE: It is recommended by Environment Canada that you mount the rain sensor 18“ (46 cm) above ground orsurface to prevent water from splashing off the ground/surface,into your rain gauge.1. In order for the rain sensor to work properly,you MUST place the rain sensor on a flat,horizontal surface.2.Remove the rain gauge lid by pushing on the tabs at either end,and pulling it upwards off the base.3.Test that water can flow freely between the base of the rain sensor and horizontal mounting surface – pour clearwater over the water collection device and view the flow.4.Using 2 x 2.75”screws,secure the base of the rain gauge to the flat,horizontal surface.MountingThermometer-Transmitter SensorIt's recommended to mount the thermometer-transmitter sensor on a lower level wall on your home.Wall Mount1.Affix the wall bracket onto a desired wall using the 1.75”screws provided.2.Insert the plastic plug on the back of the thermometer-transmitter sensor into the wall bracket socket.Vertical Mount1.Affix the wall bracket onto a flat,horizontal surface using the 1.75”screws provided.2.Plug in the thermometer-transmitter using the plastic plug found on the bottom of the sensor into the wallbracket socket. DO NOT mount the thermometer-transmitter sensor upside down.8WALL MOUNT VERTICAL MOUNT
B.Powering up your HWS (for the first time):First,locate the AC adapter (included in this set) andbatteries (optional:for back-up purposes only) to power thehome monitor.NOTE: If you chose not to use the battery back-up,youwill lose memory data (max/min,trend chart andforecast) if there happens to be a power faliure.IMPORTANT:When using adapter to power the homemonitor,you MUST insert the plug in the home monitorFIRST,and follow these instructions:Using AC adapter:Home monitorNOTE:Batteries should only be used in the Home Monitorfor memory back-up.1.Remove any batteries.2.FIRST plug in the AC adapter to the main power outlet in your wall.3.Insert the adapter into the DC socket located on the right side of theHome Monitor.Once the AC/DC adaptor has been plugged in,4."IO" will flash at the top left side of the LCD and “- - -“ will appear in thecentre of the compass rose.See diagram A.Battery InstallationThermometer-Transmitter Sensor5.Make sure the "slide switch" is in the NORMAL position (view diagram C).6.Remove the battery cover found below the two sockets.7.Insert 2 x AA batteries according to the correct polarity.IMPORTANT:In alkaline batteries,the chemical reaction that generates electrical currents stops at approximately -10ºC.Lithium batteries continue to generate power down to -40ºC.If the thermometer-transmitter sensor isexposed to extreme cold temperatures,the battery life will fail faster than normal. It is suggested to use lithiumAA batteries,rather than regular alkaline AA batteries to withstand colder temperatures.Once the batteries have been inserted in the transmitter,8.Move the slide switch to the “SET ID”position. If the monitor isreceiving transmissions properly from the transmitter,atransmission ID number will appear in the centre of the compassrose (e.g.206,300,etc.). WAIT until “IO”stops flashing at the topleft of the LCD (See diagram B).9.Push the SET button to store the transmission ID. The main unit willautomatically go to normal display mode.10.Move the “slide switch”on the transmitter to the “NORMAL”position.11.Replace the battery cover and the rain cover.Battery InstallationHome Monitor Back-Up Power1.Remove the battery cover found on the back of the home monitor.2.Insert 3 x AA batteries according to the correct polarity.3.Replace the battery cover.9IO IODIAGRAM A DIAGRAM BDIAGRAM C
C. Changing the transmitter batteries1.Press and hold the "DISPLAY" button until the LCD exits normal display mode,and "IO" begins to flash in the topleft corner.2.Follow steps 5 – 12 in the “Powering up your HWS (for the first time)”section above.NOTE:• At any time,you can exit the transmission ID setting mode by pushing the "DISPLAY" button,however,the ID willNOT store and NO weather information will be communicated between the outdoor transmitter and homemonitor.• Once the slide switch on the transmitter is in the NORMAL position,it will not generate a new ID even if theswitch is placed in the SET ID position.Therefore,if you want to change the ID,you must remove the batteriesfrom the transmitter,and start from step 1 of “Changing the transmitter batteries”section.D.Connecting the sensorsThermometer-Transmitter SensorOnce the monitor has been plugged in,the thermometer-transmitter batteries are inserted and the transmissionID has been setup,you can now insert the cables that run from the outdoor sensors into the correspondingsockets on the thermometer-transmitter.1.You will see two sockets:one for the wind sensor,another for the rain sensor.2.Connect the cables of the wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets on the thermometer-transmitterby ‘clicking’them into place.3.Place the rain cover over the transmitter.6.WIRELESS TRANSMISSIONThe HWS utilizes a transmitter,which broadcasts at 433mHz approximately every 128 seconds to conserve batterylife. Like a cell phone signal,the transmission strength is affected by many external objects that causeelectromagnetic interference. Proximity to power and electrical appliances adversely affect the signal. Therefore,we strongly advise that you experiment with the placement of both the transmitter and the home monitor. If theconditions are good,you will be able to transmit at the maximum range of 100m,but if you are in an area with alot of interference,the range will be less (View "Mounting Home Monitor" on page 5).Once the unit is powered up correctly,the thermometer-transmitter will start to send weather information to theHome Monitor.7.LCD OVERVIEW1. Time2. Alarm clock icon 3. Date4. Wind direction5. Wind speed (km or mph)6. Outdoor temperature (°C or °F)7. Temperature alarm icon8. Relative Humidity (RH%)9. Rainfall (cm or inches)10. Weather forecast icons11. Barometric pressure trend chart (inHg or mb)12. Absolute barometric pressure (inHg or mb)13. Indoor temperature (°C or °F)14. Wind chill temperature (°C or °F)10
8.LCD BREAKDOWNOnce the weather station has been setup correctly,the following information will be displayed on the LCD. This iscalled the “Normal Display Mode”.(Refer to diagram)NOTE:If you press the DISPLAY button,the LCD screen will display certain sections. Continually press the DISPLAYbutton to go through all the different display sections eventually returning to the “Normal Display Mode”.9.OPTIMUM VIEWING ANGLEThe Home Weather Station can be placed in multiple positions as previously discussed in “Mounting The HomeMonitor”on page 5.You must always keep in mind that the LCD screen is constructed with an “optimum viewing angle”. Your eyeshould be at a 45º angle to view the LCD screen clearly.1145º
10.BUTTON BREAKDOWN (Quick Reference)12No. Button1. ALARMbutton2. “+”button3. “-”button4. DISPLAYbutton5. MINbutton6. MAXbutton7. SETbuttonFunction• Press and release to enter “Alarm Set Mode”• Toggles between the multiple segments of the “Alarm Set Mode”• Turns all sounding alarms off (Alarm clock,indoor/outdoor temperature alarms)• Increases values in the “Set Display Mode”(time and date)• Increases values in “Alarm Display Mode”(clock alarm,indoor temperature alarm and outdoortemperature alarm)• Press and hold to reset cumulative rainfall memory• Toggles between mode settings in the “Set Display Mode”(°C,°F,km,mph,mb,inch/inHg,cm,inch) • Decreases values in the “Set Display Mode”(time and date)• Decreases values in the “Alarm Display Mode”(clock alarm,indoor temperature alarm and out-door temperature alarm)• Toggles between mode settings in the “Set Display Mode”(°C,°F,km,mph,mb,inch/inHg,cm,inch)• Activates backlight in "Normal Display Mode"• Runs through 10 different display combinations with assorted sections on the LCD• Press and hold to enter "ID setting mode" if changing transmitter batteries.• Displays minimum memory recordings (Wind Chill [˚C only],Wind Speed,Indoor/outdoorTemperature,Pressure,Rainfall and Humidity)• Press and hold to reset ALL minimum memory recordings• Displays maximum memory recordings (Wind Chill [˚C only],Wind Speed,Indoor/outdoorTemperature,Pressure,Rainfall and Humidity)• Press and hold to reset ALL maximum memory recordings• Press and hold to enter “Set Display Mode”• Toggles between the multiple segments of the “Set Display Mode”• Activates alarms in the “Alarm Set Mode”(clock alarm,indoor temperature alarm and outdoortemperature alarm)• Press to store the transmission ID when in the "ID setting mode"
11.SETTING THE HOME MONITORNOTE: If you pause at any time for more than 7 seconds while setting the time,date,or measurement preferences,the Home Monitor will automatically return to “normal display mode”and exit the “set display mode”. Yourinputted information will be saved,however,you must start from step one if you did not complete the settings youintended to input.“Set Display Mode”– Personalized SettingsTime:1.Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter “set display mode”.2.The hour digit(s) will begin to flash in Section A on the LCD.(Refer to page 10,“LCD Breakdown”).3.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the correct hour(s).4.Press the SET button again.5.The minute digit(s) will begin to flash.6.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the correct minute(s).Date:7.Press the SET button again.8.The year digits will begin to flash.9.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the correct year.10.Press the SET button again.11.The month digits will begin to flash.12.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the correct month.13.Press the SET button again.14.The date digits will begin to flash.15.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the correct date.Wind Speed (km or mph):16.Press the SET button again.17.“Wind Speed”and the current unit of measure (km or mph) will begin to flash in Section B.18.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle to your preferred unit of measure – kilometers (km) or miles (mph).19.Once you have decided on your preference,press the SET button again.Temperature (°C or °F):20.“Wind Chill”, “Indoor”, “Outdoor”and the current unit of measure (°C or °F) will begin flashing in Sections B andC.21.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle to your preferred unit of measure – Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).22.Once you have decided on your preference,press the SET button again.Pressure (mb or inHg):23.“Pressure”, “Trend”and the current unit of measure (mb or inch/in Hg) will begin flashing in Sections D and E.24.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle to your preferred unit of measure – millibars (mb) or inches of mercury (inch/in Hg).NOTE: inches of mercury are represented as “in Hg”(on the “Trend”chart) and as “inch”(under the“Pressure”segment of Section D) – both represent the same unit of measure.25.Once you have decided on your preference,press the SET button again.Rainfall (cm or inch):26.“Rainfall”and the current unit of measure (cm or inch) will begin flashing.27.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle to your preferred unit of measure – centimeters (cm) or inches (inch).28.Press the SET button to exit the “set display mode”,or wait 7 seconds so that the unit returns to the “normaldisplay mode”automatically. All set information will be stored. 13
12. SETTING THE ALARMNOTE:If you pause at any time for more than 7 seconds while setting the time,indoor or outdoor temperaturealarms,the Home Monitor will automatically return to “normal display mode”and exit the “alarm set mode”. Yourinputted information will be saved,however,you must start from step one if you did not complete setting thealarms you intended to do.“Alarm Set Mode”Alarm Clock:1.Firmly press and release the ALARM button for no more than 2 seconds to enter the “alarm set mode”.2.The hour digits will begin to flash in Section A of the LCD.(Refer to page 10,“LCD Breakdown”).3.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the desired hour(s) for the alarm clock to sound.4.Press the ALARM button again.5.The minute digit(s) will begin to flash.6.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the desired minute(s) for the alarm to sound.7.Press the ALARM button again.8.“((•))”icon will begin to flash.9.To activate the alarm,press the SET button. The “((•))”icon will stop flashing to indicate that the alarm is active.(To have the alarm inactive,ensure that the “((•))”icon is flashing)Indoor Temperature Alarm:10.Press the ALARM button again to progress to the indoor temperature alarm.11.“INDOOR”and “TEMP”will begin to flash in Section C of the LCD.12.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the desired temperature for the temperature alarm to sound.13.Press the ALARM button again.14.“((•))”icon will begin to flash.15.To activate the indoor temperature alarm,press the SET button. The “((•))”icon will stop flashing to indicatethat the alarm is active. (To have the alarm inactive,ensure that the “((•))”icon is flashing)Outdoor Temperature Alarm:16.Press the ALARM button again to progress to the outdoor temperature alarm.17.“TEMP”and “OUTDOOR”will begin to flash in Section C of the LCD.18.Using the “+” or “-“,toggle until you reach the desired temperature for the temperature alarm to sound.19.Press the ALARM button again.20.“((•))”icon will begin to flash.21.To activate the outdoor temperature alarm,press the SET button. The “((•))”icon will stop flashing to indicatethat the alarm is active. (To have the alarm inactive,ensure that the “((•))”icon is flashing).NOTE:• You can only set a temperature alarm for a rising temperature (eg.current temperature = 20˚C),you must set thealarm for 21˚C+).• When the clock alarm sounds,the “((•))”logo in Section A of the LCD will begin to flash to the right of the time.• When the temperature alarm sounds,Section C of the LCD will indicate which alarm is ringing by flashing“INDOOR” or “OUTDOOR” and the “((•))” logo.• If both the indoor and outdoor alarms are sounding,“INDOOR”,“OUTDOOR”and the “((•))”logo will flash in SectionC of the LCD.13.TURNING OFF THE ALARM(S)• If any of the alarms sound,press and release the ALARM button to deactivate the signal (“beeping”).-- “((•))”flashes to indicate which alarm has sounded. This will only turn off the alarm that has sounded at that particularpoint in time.Example: If the alarm clock sounds and the temperature alarms are set,you can press the ALARM button to turn14
off the alarm clock,however,the temperature alarms will remain active.• Once you have deactivated a sounding alarm by pressing the ALARM button,you must reset the alarm byfollowing all the steps in the “Setting the Alarm”section.14.MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY RECALLPress the MIN button to recall all the minimum recorded weather measurements. (Including:Wind Chill (˚C only),Wind Speed,Indoor Temperature,Outdoor Temperature,Pressure,Rainfall and Humidity).Press the MAX button to recall all the maximum-recorded weather measurements. (Including:Wind Chill (˚C only),Wind Speed,Indoor Temperature,Outdoor Temperature,Pressure,Rainfall and Humidity).15.MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY RESETPress and hold the MIN button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the minimum recorded weather measurements.Press and hold the MAX button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the maximum recorded weather measurements.16.RAINFALL MEASUREMENT RESETThe Home Weather Station calculates cumulative rainfall. To reset the rainfall reading,press and hold the “+”button for 4 or more seconds. “- - -”(dashes) will appear to indicate that the rainfall has reset. After about 128seconds,the reading will return to 0.0 cm (or 0.0 inch).17.RAIN GAUGE MAINTENANCE• It is recommended that you inspect and clean your rain gauge every couple of months. Remove any leaves thatmay have fallen into the collection bowl.• Remove the lid on the rain gauge and check if there is anything obstructing the tipping bucket mechanism.• The rain gauge is not designed to register snowfall,therefore,to avoid damage to the unit,it is recommendedthat you bring the unit in during the winter,or if it is mounted in a permanent position,cover it to protect it fromsnowfall.18.TREND CHARTPlease review the following tips on understanding your trend chart.15
NOTE:• The trend chart will not appear in the Section E after powering up the home monitor for the first time. It has tocollect air pressure data for 24 hours before it can display a trend.• If at anytime power is lost to the home monitor,all trend information will be erased and must be collected againfor 24 hours to display a trend once the power is restored.19.WEATHER FORECASTING• Weather forecasting is an extremely complex science. Even professional meteorologists with the best equipmentand the aid of radar and satellite imagery often have difficulty forecasting with absolute certainty. The predictionmodels meteorologists use consider many weather variables;including:barometric pressure,wind direction,windspeed,dew point,etc.• The forecast function in the Home Weather Station is based solely on barometric pressure and the trendrecordings of general weather conditions associated with various pressure levels. It therefore has a limited abilityto forecast for the multitude of specific conditions it will encounter. It provides a general forecast of weatherchanges in the same way a wall barometer forecasts changes in weather,however it does record and account fortrends that influences the forecast icon.IMPORTANT:• The forecast icon will always appear as “Partly Cloudy”upon powering up the home monitor. During this time themain station is collecting pressure information in order to generate a proper forecast.• The first 72 hours of forecast icons may be inaccurate from what you are viewing out your window,however,theunit continually gathers pressure data to develop trends,in turn predicting forecasts of coming weatherconditions. The longer the station is powered increases the forecast accuracy.20.BAROMETRIC PRESSURE• The Home Weather Station’s barometer display will differ from local sources (TV,radio,internet,etc.). This isbecause barometric pressure quoted in these types of mediums is “barometric pressure adjusted to sea level”,which is theoretical atmospheric pressurethat accounts for decreasing air pressure with elevation. Air pressuredecreases 1.0 inHg for every 1000 feet you go up in elevation.Consequently,the air pressure at the top of amountain is considerably less than at sea level.• The HWS uses a sensor to measure the “absolute”or actual barometric pressure. For forecasting purposes,however,the relative changes in pressure and pressure trends indicate the coming weather. In general,risingpressure indicates improving weather,while falling pressure indicates deterioration of current conditions.• To determine theoretical atmospheric pressure,please follow this procedure:16
1.Determine your elevation (meters or feet above sea level) by using TABLE 1 or 2 below. The internet or an atlasare also good sources to determine your elevation if the chart does not provide the correct information for yourgeneral area (View section 27:Resources to look at).2.Using the barometric tables (TABLE 3 - TABLE 11),find the table that is close to your current elevation:TABLE 3 = 250 m above sea level TABLE 8 = 1500 m above sea levelTABLE 4 = 500 m above sea level TABLE 9 = 1750 m above sea levelTABLE 5 = 750 m above sea level TABLE 10 = 2000 m above sea levelTABLE 6 = 1000 m above sea level TABLE 11 = 2250 m above sea levelTABLE 7 = 1250 m above sea level3.Once you have chosen the correct table,view the pressure reading on the HWS and run your finger along thetop of the table until the current pressure falls between the correct range.4.Now view the outdoor temperature reading on the HWS and run your finger down the pressure column tomatch the temperature range along the left side of the table.5.Your finger now lays on the number of millibars (mb) you must add to the absolute pressure on the HWS displayto determine theoretical atmospheric pressure.NOTE:you must repeat the actions above every time there is a change in pressure,temperature or altitude toretrieve the correct theoretical atmospheric pressure.Example:TORONTO,ONElevation (TABLE 1):173 m above sea levelHWS current barometric pressure reading:987.56 mbHWS current outdoor temperature reading: 25ºCa) Go to TABLE 3 (250m above sea level),which is the closest table to Toronto’s elevation.b) Run finger along the top of table to reach 970-989.9 mb.c) Run finger down chart to reach 16.0 to 25.9ºC.d) Add 28.8 mb to the current pressure reading on HWS:28.8 mb + 987.56 mb = 1,016.36 mbTheoretical Atmospheric Pressure = 1,016.36 mb**Interesting Fact: If your weather network provides you with kPa (or Kilopascals),divide the millibars (mb) by 10 (above Toronto example = 101.63 kPa) TABLE 1:Elevationof Major Citiesin Canada17Above Sea LevelCityCalgary,ABCharlottetown,PEChurchill Falls,NFEdmonton,ABFredericton,NBHalifax,NSIqaluit,NUMontreal,QCOttawa,ONQuebec City,QCRegina,SKm1049494496702151333611474577ft34401611443.202198691671081183742431893CitySaskatoon,SKPrince George,BCSt.John’s,NFThunder Bay,ONToronto, ONVancouver,BCVictoria,BCWhitehorse,YTWinnipeg,MAYellowknife,NTm504691140199173419706239206ft165322664596535671362703784676Above Sea LevelNOTE:The elevation in meters (m) and feet (ft) refers to the elevation of theobserving location above mean sea level according to Environment Canada:http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/canada_e.html
TABLE 2: Elevation of Major Cities in the US18US City Altitude US City Altitude (feet above sea level) (feet above sea level)Miami,FL 10Milwaukee,WI 635Minneapolis,MN 815Nashville-Davidson,TN 450New Orleans,LA 5New York, NY 55Oakland,CA 25Oklahoma City,OK 1,195Omaha,NE 1,040Philadelphia,PA 100Phoenix,AZ 1,090Portland,OR 77Sacramento,CA 30St.Louis,MO 455San Antonio,TX 650San Diego,CA 20San Francisco,CA 65San Jose,CA 90Seattle,WA 125Tucson,AZ 2,390Tulsa,OK 804Virginia Beach,VA 10Washington,DC 25Wichita,KS 1,290Albuquerque,NM 4,945Austin,TX 505Baltimore,MD 20Boston,MA 21Charlotte,NC 720Chicago,IL 595Cleveland,OH 660Colorado Springs,CO 5,890Columbus,OH 780Dallas,TX 435Denver,CO 5,280Detroit,MI 585El Paso,TX 3,695Fort Worth,TX 670Fresno,CA 285Honolulu,HI 21Houston,TX 40Indianapolis,IN 717Jacksonville,FL 20Kansas City,MO 750Las Vegas,NV 2,030Long Beach,CA 29Los Angeles,CA 340Memphis,TN 275Mesa,AZ 244
21.BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CONVERSIONS19Elevation at Station 500 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 900 920 940 960 980 1000 1020919.9 939.9 959.9 979.9 999.9 1019.9 1039.9-44.0 to -34.1 68.4 69.9 71.4 72.9 74.4 75.9 77.4-34.0 to -24.1 65.5 67.0 68.4 69.9 71.3 72.7 74.2-24.0 to -14.1 62.9 64.3 65.6 67.0 68.4 69.8 71.2-14.0 to -4.1 60.4 61.8 63.1 64.4 65.8 67.1 68.4-4.0 to 5.9 58.2 59.5 60.7 62.0 63.3 64.6 65.86.0 to 15.9 56.1 57.3 58.5 59.8 61.0 62.2 63.516.0 to 25.9 54.1 55.3 56.5 57.7 58.9 60.1 61.326.0 to 35.9 52.3 53.5 54.6 55.8 56.9 58.1 59.2Elevation at Station 750 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 870 890 910 930 950 970 990889.9 909.9 929.9 949.9 969.9 989.9 1009.9-44.0 to -34.1 100.7 103.0 105.3 107.6 109.9 112.2 114.4-34.0 to -24.1 96.4 98.6 100.8 103.0 105.2 107.4 109.6-24.0 to -14.1 92.5 94.6 96.7 98.8 100.9 103.0 105.1-14.0 to -4.1 88.8 90.8 92.9 94.9 96.9 98.9 100.9-4.0 to 5.9 85.5 87.4 89.3 91.3 93.2 95.2 97.16.0 to 15.9 82.3 84.2 86.1 88.0 89.8 91.7 93.616.0 to 25.9 79.4 81.2 83.1 84.9 86.7 88.5 90.326.0 to 35.9 76.7 78.5 80.2 82.0 83.7 85.5 87.2Elevation at Station 250 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 930 950 970 990 1010 1030 1050949.9 969.9 989.9 1009.9 1029.9 1049.9 1069.9-44.0 to -34.1 34.8 35.6 36.3 37.0 37.8 38.5 39.3-34.0 to -24.1 33.4 34.1 34.8 35.5 36.2 36.9 37.6-24.0 to -14.1 32.0 32.7 33.4 34.1 34.8 35.4 36.1-14.0 to -4.1 30.8 31.5 32.1 32.8 33.4 34.1 34.7-4.0 to 5.9 29.7 30.3 30.9 31.6 32.2 32.8 33.56.0 to 15.9 28.6 29.2 29.8 30.4 31.0 31.7 32.316.0 to 25.9 27.6 28.2 29.4 30.0 30.6 31.226.0 to 35.9 26.7 27.3 27.8 28.4 29.0 29.6 30.1TABLE 3TABLE 4TABLE 528.8
20Elevation at Station 1500 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 790 810 830 850 870 890 910809.9 829.9 849.9 869.9 889.9 909.9 929.9-44.0 to -34.1 191.4 196.2 201.0 205.8 210.6 215.3 220.1-34.0 to -24.1 182.9 187.5 192.1 196.6 201.2 205.8 210.4-24.0 to -14.1 175.1 179.5 183.9 188.3 192.6 197.0 201.4-14.0 to -4.1 168.0 172.2 176.4 180.6 184.8 189.0 193.2-4.0 to 5.9 161.4 165.4 169.5 173.5 177.5 181.6 185.66.0 to 15.9 155.3 159.2 163.1 166.9 170.8 174.7 178.616.0 to 25.9 149.6 153.4 157.1 160.9 164.6 168.3 172.126.0 to 35.9 144.4 148.0 151.6 155.2 158.8 162.4 166.0Elevation at Station 1000 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 840 860 880 900 920 940 960859.9 879.9 899.9 919.9 939.9 959.9 979.9-44.0 to -34.1 131.6 134.7 137.8 140.9 144.0 147.1 150.2-34.0 to -24.1 125.9 128.9 131.9 134.8 137.8 140.8 143.7-24.0 to -14.1 120.7 123.6 126.4 129.2 132.1 134.9 137.8-14.0 to -4.1 115.9 118.6 121.4 124.1 126.8 129.5 132.3-4.0 to 5.9 111.5 114.1 116.7 119.3 122.0 124.6 127.26.0 to 15.9 107.3 109.9 112.4 114.9 117.5 120.0 122.516.0 to 25.9 103.5 106.0 108.4 110.8 113.3 115.7 118.126.0 to 35.9 100.0 102.3 104.7 107.0 109.4 111.7 114.1TABLE 6TABLE 8TABLE 7Elevation at Station 1250 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 810 830 850 870 890 910 930829.9 849.9 869.9 889.9 909.9 929.9 949.9-44.0 to -34.1 161.4 165.0 169.0 172.9 176.8 180.8 184.7-34.0 to -24.1 154.0 157.8 161.6 165.3 169.1 172.8 176.6-24.0 to -14.1 147.6 151.2 154.8 158.4 162.0 165.6 169.2-14.0 to -4.1 141.6 145.1 148.5 152.0 155.4 158.9 162.3-4.0 to 5.9 136.1 139.4 142.8 146.1 149.4 152.7 156.06.0 to 15.9 131.0 134.2 137.4 140.6 143.8 147.0 150.216.0 to 25.9 126.3 129.4 132.5 135.6 138.6 141.7 144.826.0 to 35.9 121.9 124.9 127.9 130.8 133.8 136.8 139.8
21Elevation at Station 2000 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 740 760 780 800 820 840 860759.9 779.9 799.9 819.9 839.9 859.9 879.9-44.0 to -34.1 246.5 253.0 259.6 266.2 272.7 279.3 285.9-34.0 to -24.1 235.2 241.5 247.8 254.0 260.3 266.6 272.9-24.0 to -14.1 225.0 231.0 237.0 243.0 249.0 255.0 260.9-14.0 to -4.1 215.5 221.3 227.0 232.8 238.5 244.3 250.0-4.0 to 5.9 206.9 212.4 217.9 223.4 229.0 234.5 240.06.0 to 15.9 198.9 204.2 209.5 214.8 220.1 225.4 230.716.0 to 25.9 191.5 196.6 201.7 206.8 211.9 217.0 222.126.0 to 35.9 184.6 189.6 194.5 199.4 204.3 209.2 214.2Elevation at Station 2250 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 720 740 760 780 800 820 840739.9 759.9 779.9 799.9 819.9 839.9 859.9-44.0 to -34.1 273.9 281.4 288.9 296.4 303.9 311.4 318.9-34.0 to -24.1 261.2 268.4 275.6 282.7 289.9 297.0 304.2-24.0 to -14.1 249.7 256.5 263.4 270.2 277.1 283.9 290.8-14.0 to -4.1 239.1 245.7 252.2 258.8 265.3 271.9 278.4-4.0 to 5.9 229.4 235.7 242.0 248.3 254.6 260.9 267.16.0 to 15.9 220.5 226.5 232.5 238.6 244.6 250.7 256.716.0 to 25.9 212.2 218.0 223.8 229.6 235.4 241.2 247.126.0 to 35.9 204.5 210.1 215.7 221.3 226.9 232.5 238.1Elevation at Station 1750 mAdd to Station Pressure to obtain Mean Sea Level PressureStation Pressure,mbTemp ºC 770 790 810 830 850 870 890789.9 809.9 829.9 849.9 869.9 889.9 909.9-44.0 to -34.1 221.0 226.7 232.3 238.0 243.7 249.3 255.0-34.0 to -24.1 211.0 216.4 221.9 227.3 232.7 238.1 243.5-24.0 to -14.1 201.9 207.1 212.3 217.5 222.7 227.8 233.0-14.0 to -4.1 193.6 198.6 203.5 208.5 213.4 218.4 223.4-4.0 to 5.9 185.9 190.7 195.4 200.0 205.0 209.7 214.56.0 to 15.9 178.8 183.4 188.0 192.6 197.1 201.7 206.316.0 to 25.9 172.2 176.6 181.1 185.5 189.9 194.3 198.726.0 to 35.9 166.1 170.4 174.6 178.9 183.1 187.4 191.7TABLE 9TABLE 10TABLE 11
22.TROUBLESHOOTING22LCD is blankOutdoor information notdisplayedWind speed and direction notdisplayedOutdoor temperature notdisplayedNOTES on items in the homethat generate frequencytrouble:• Family radios (CB’s,walky-talky)• Digital cable or satellite boxesradiate frequencies that willinterfere with transmission• HAM radios• Microwave OvensWind speed does not changeA. This occurs because there is no power supplied to the main unit.1.Check the AC power connections to the receiving unit and the power fromthe wall outlet.2.Check the batteries and make sure they are not dead.3.Check the polarity of the batteries in the battery compartment.4.Replace the batteries.(View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station –Powering up your HWS)5.Press the DISPLAY button to see if you are in a particular display modescreen.(View section 8:LCD Breakdown)A. This is usually caused by transmission interference or low battery power inthe transmitter.B. Make sure the slide switch is on "NORMAL" after the transmission ID setupis complete (View page 9).i) Are there dashes for the outdoor temperature reading?ii) Are there dashes for the wind speed reading?iii) Are there dashes for the wind direction reading?IF YES TO ALL QUESTIONS ABOVE:1.Check batteries in the transmitter. Replace if needed.(View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering up your HWS)2.Bring the transmitter and receiver side-by-side and remove all thebatteries.Replace them all (View section 5B:Setting up the WeatherStation – Powering up your HWS) and observe whether ALL the outdoorreadings show up. Check the timing of updates on the receiving unit(outdoor readings should change every 128 seconds).Then,place thereceiver and transmitter back in their regular mounting positions.Checkthe timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice theupdates occur every 128 seconds,there should be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 16 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver andthe transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONSWITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.IF THERE ARE DASHES ONLY WHERE THE WIND SPEED AND DIRECTIONARE DISPLAYED AND THE UNIT IS REGISTERING AN OUTDOORTEMPERATURE:3.Check that the wires are connected from the wind sensor to thetransmitter in the right slot (labeled "wind") and are fully inserted. Ifnothing happens after 4.5 minutes,remove the batteries from bothcomponents and re-insert them. (View section 5B:Setting up the WeatherStation – Powering up your HWS).A.This is usually an indication that the batteries have died in the transmitter.1.To conserve battery power,the transmitter broadcasts the wind speeddata (and all other weather information) every 128 seconds (2 min.8 sec.)to the inside monitor. (View section 6:Wireless Transmission).
23Outdoor readings stopped aftertwo days,one week,etcPilot holes in the mast createshorizontal mounting difficult onthe wind sensor2.Check the batteries in the transmitter. Replace if needed.(View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering up your HWS)3.Make sure that the wind speed sensor cord is securely fastened in the“wind”slot on the transmitter.(View section 5D:Setting up the WeatherStation – Connecting the sensors)4.Bring the transmitter and receiver side-by-side and remove all thebatteries.Replace them all (View section 5B:Setting up the WeatherStation – Powering up your HWS) and observe whether ALL the outdoorreadings show up. Check the timing of updates on the receiving unit(outdoor readings should change every 128 seconds).Then,place themain unit and transmitter back in their regular mounting positions.Checkthe timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice theupdates occur every 128 seconds,there should be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 16 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver andthe transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONSWITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.1.Battery voltage supplied by the 2 x AA batteries in the transmitter isaffected by cold weather,especially alkaline batteries. Low voltagedecreases the transmission distance significantly. If you are experiencingweather below -10°C,it is suggested to use lithium batteries and place themonitor and transmitter as close as possible to each other.2.Electrical storms can cause transmission to stop. If this occurs,you mustreset the receiver and transmitter by removing the batteries and re-inserting them correctly (View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station– Powering up your HWS). DO NOT do this during the electrical storm!3.Electromagnetic interference can occur from different sources thattransmit radio waves that may affect how the main unit receives datafrom the transmitter (if at all). It is recommended that you place thetransmitter and receiver significantly close together if there is a largeamount of electromagnetic interference in your area. Even interferencefrom appliances in your home may cause transmission to stop.4.IF TRANSMISSION HAS STOPPED,you must bring the transmitter andreceiver side-by-side and remove all the batteries.Replace the batteries(View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering up yourHWS) and observe whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Check thetiming of updates on the receiving unit (outdoor readings should changeevery 128 seconds).Then,place the receiver and transmitter back in theirregular mounting positions.Check the timing of updates AGAIN on thereceiving unit. If you notice the updates occur every 128 seconds,thereshould be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 16 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver andthe transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONSWITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.1.You can attempt to drill new pilot holes in the mounting pole for thescrews so that the unit will mount properly. This will not void yourwarranty.
24None of the buttons workWind direction is displaying faultyreadingsWind direction is stuck on onedirection2.If you do not wish to drill your own holes,please call the 800 numberfound in the warranty section (26) and we will issue you a new one. (Wewill NOT pay for postage,just the parts).3.Attempt to mount the unit vertically instead.(View section 5A:Setting upthe Weather Station – Mounting).A. This usually is a case of the “microprocessor”inside the main unit is inneed of more power. Attempt to plug in the main unit using the AC/DCadaptor or replace the batteries with new ones. If your unit has newbatteries or is already plugged in,attempt to reset the main unit byremoving the cord from the wall or taking out the batteries. Then re-insert them (View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Poweringup your HWS).B. If the problem continues,you must bring the transmitter and receiverside-by-side and remove all the batteries. Replace the batteries (Viewsection 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering up your HWS) andobserve whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Check the timing ofupdates on the receiving unit (outdoor readings should change every128 seconds).Then,place the receiver and transmitter back in theirregular mounting positions. Check the timing of updates AGAIN on thereceiving unit. If you notice the updates occur every 128 seconds,thereshould be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 16 seconds +) orno updates occur there is transmission interference between the receiverand the transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENTLOCATIONS WITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.i) Are you mounting the unit on a mast or metal pole?ii) Do you know what the pole is made of?1.Aluminum poles should not affect the wind direction readings,however,masts or poles made of lead or other dense metals can affect themagnetic sensors in the wind sensor causing the unusual readings. Movethe wind sensor,if necessary,or use the vertical mount procedure.(Viewsection 5A:Setting up the Weather Station – Mounting)2.Freezing rain can cause the wind direction pointer to stop moving,thusconstantly displaying the same direction. You can attempt to remove theice from the wind sensor,but it is strongly advised to wait for milderweather to do so.A. Freezing rain can cause the wind direction pointer to stop moving,thusconstantly displaying the same direction. You can attempt to remove theice from the wind sensor,but it is strongly advised to wait for milderweather to do so.B. This is also an indication that there is transmission interference orbatteries have died in the transmitter.1.Check the batteries in the transmitter. Replace if needed.(View section5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering up your HWS)
25Pressure reading is toohigh / low / changedOnly transmits when thetransmitter is right beside thereceiverNo outdoor reading occur evenafter resetting the units2.Make sure that the wind speed sensor is securely fastened in the “wind”slot on the transmitter.(View section 5D:Setting up the Weather Station –Connecting the sensors)3.Bring the transmitter and receiver side-by-side and remove all thebatteries.Replace them all (View section 5B:Setting up the WeatherStation – Powering up your HWS) and observe whether ALL the outdoorreadings show up. Check the timing of updates on the receiving unit(outdoor readings should change every 128 seconds).Then,place themain unit and transmitter back in their regular mounting positions.Checkthe timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice theupdates occur every 128 seconds,there should be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 20 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiverand the transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENTLOCATIONS WITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.The pressure sensor in your weather station is very sensitive to voltagechanges. If you scroll through the display screen (using the DISPLAY button)or plug in the AC adaptor with the batteries in it,the pressure may changebecause the voltage to the sensor has either increased or decreased. After avery short period of time,the pressure sensor will adjust itself back to thecorrect pressure readings.A.There is a large amount of transmission interference with the currentlocation of the main unit and transmitter. There may be too many walls orelectrical interference (caused by appliances in your home) between thetwo units.1.Significantly reduce the distance between the main unit and thetransmitter.2.Place the main unit and transmitter side-by-side,and re-insert thebatteries (View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering upyour HWS). Observe whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Checkthe timing of updates on the receiving unit (outdoor readings shouldchange every 128 seconds).Then,place the main unit and transmitter intheir potential mounting positions.Check the timing of updates AGAINon the receiving unit. If you notice the updates occur every 128 seconds,there should be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 16 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiverand the transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENTLOCATIONS WITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.A.Make sure the slide switch is on "NORMAL" after the transmission IDsetup is complete.(View Page 9)B.Make sure that you have unplugged and removed the batteries from themain unit AND the transmitter. Re-insert the batteries in the transmitterONLY. Put the transmitter directly on top of a radio (preferably a clock-
26Wind speed too high(190 km to 200 km)Temperature alarm cannot be setto a degree lower than what isregistered.Wind speed too lowWind speed not accurateradio due to the size – stereo radios may be too large for this test),andtune the radio to FM 107.9. You should hear a loud beep or pulse roughlyevery 128 seconds.Time the pulse to ensure this occurs approximatelyevery 128 seconds. If no pulse is heard,the transmitter’s batteries aredead or the transmitter is defective.If the pulse does occur approximately every 128 seconds,place the main unitand the transmitter side by side (turn off your radio). Re-insert all thebatteries (View section 5B:Setting up the Weather Station – Powering upyour HWS) and observe whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Checkthe timing of updates on the receiving unit (outdoor readings shouldchange roughly every 128 seconds).Then,place the main unit andtransmitter back in their regular mounting positions.Check the timing ofupdates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice the updates occur every128 seconds,there should be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 16 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver andthe transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONSWITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.** NOTE:the radio test is only confirming that the transmitter is sending outa signal. This proves that the transmitter should not be sent back because itis diagnosed as faulty**Transmission issues usually cause this to occur from other appliances orradio waves in the air. If the problem persists,you should consider replacingthe batteries in the transmitter (View section 5B:Setting up the WeatherStation – Powering up your HWS) and possibly moving the location of thetransmitter and receiver.E.g.–15°C outside,alarm is set for –30˚C,alarm goes off.You can only set the alarm to sound to an “increasing”degree oftemperature:-15˚C outside,you must set your alarm to -14˚C,-13˚C orhigher1.This situation can occur because the wind speed transmission is NOTREAL TIME. Therefore,it will not register gusts unless they occur just priorto transmission (transmission occurs every 128 seconds).2.Is the anemometer clear of obstructions?Wind speed & direction can be affected radically by obstructions thatinterfere with actual wind. This affect can take place many meters awayfrom the sensor.Example: a 40’tree even 50 meters from the sensor on the roof of a housewill disturb enough wind that the unit will never give proper data fromthe direction of that tree.
273.Wind speed and directional data will not change if there is “transmissioninterference”.That means that some of the data transmitted has been corrupted byother sources emitting waves.This could be anything – wiring in walls,appliances,other electrical devices operating in proximity of the monitoror transmitter,or between the two.4.Freezing rain can cause the wind speed cups to stop moving,thusconstantly displaying 0.0 wind speed. You can attempt to remove the icefrom the wind sensor,but it is strongly advised to wait for milder weatherto do so.Bring the transmitter and receiver side-by-side and remove all thebatteries.Replace them all (View section 5B:Setting up the WeatherStation – Powering up your HWS) and observe whether ALL the outdoorreadings show up. Check the timing of updates on the receiving unit(outdoor readings should change every 128 seconds).Then,place themain unit and transmitter back in their regular mounting positions.Checkthe timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice theupdates occur every 128 seconds,there should be no problem.If updates occur greater than 128 seconds (4 minutes 20 seconds +) or noupdates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver andthe transmitter. BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONSWITH MINIMAL TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE.The trend function will not display after power up until it has collected 24hrs of pressure data.(View section 18:Trend Chart).The forecast icon will always appear as “Partly Cloudy”upon powering up thehome monitor. The first several hours of forecast data may be inaccurate,because the home monitor needs to collect barometric pressureinformation. Over time the forecast icon’s accuracy will improve. (Viewsection 19:Weather Forecasting)The “most accurate”professional weather forecasting system is only 70.2%accurate. Forecasting is a very complex science involving very powerfulcomputer models,satellite imagery and radar.Scientific forecasts considerbarometric pressure,wind direction,dew point,etc. The HWS forecast onlyevaluates the barometric pressure change over a certain period of time. It isvery much like using a traditional dial barometer for predicting changes inthe weather.The home monitor LCD display was designed with an optimum viewingfrom a desk position. This angle is approximately 45°.The LCD screen works from other directions,but it is best to consider theOptimum Viewing Angle (Section 9).The minimum and maximum memory for wind chill is stored in Celsius only.Barometric trend doesn’t workForecast icons don’t changeForecast icons limitationsOptimum viewing angleMin/Max recall for fahrenheitwind chill readings appearinaccurate
24.WARRANTYThermor’s Home Weather Station is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one yearfrom the date of purchase. The warranty does not apply if the defect or malfunction is a result of user abuse,mis-use,alteration,modification or damages in transit.PLEASE CONTACT THERMOR LTD.BEFORE SENDING THE UNIT IN FOR REPAIRS AT:1-800-387-8520If necessary,send the defective or malfunctioning unit,freight and insurance prepaid,with the original salesreceipt and a cheque for $10.00 to cover return shipping and handling to:Thermor Ltd.395 Cochrane DriveMarkham,ONCANADAL3R 9R52823.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSReadingOutdoor temperatureIndoor temperatureHumidityWind SpeedAir PressureWind directionRainfallTransmission distanceRange-40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)20% to 95% relative humidity0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph)840 – 1200 mb (24.8-35.4 inHg) 16 directions0 to 99.9 cm (0 to 39.3 in)Over 100 meters (300 feet)Accuracy/Precision+/- 2°C (+/-4ºF)+/-2°C (+/-4°C)+/- 7%+/-1% of the range(Km/h or mph)+/- 4mb (+/-0.2 inHg)+/-0.5 cm (+/-0.2 In)Like a cellular phone,this is dependent upontransmission interference.
2925. RESOURCES TO LOOK AT...Environment Canada:http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.cahttp://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/canada_e.htmlReal Estate Journal -- Wall Street Journal (for US city elevation information):http://homes.wsj.com/cityprofiles/26.FCC INFORMATIONWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould void the user authority to operate the equipment.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device,pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.TH0209_021705

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