User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WS-2310TWC

[. . . ] Quick Set Up Manual ­ WS-2310 Weather Station Using cable connection or 433MHz for wireless transmission of weather data, this unique weather station can be powered using batteries or AC power (or both at the same time) for all your weather needs in the home or office. Carefully open and check that the following contents are complete: Item: Base Station Consisting of: 1) Main unit Fittings: 1) AD/DC 120V power Adaptor optional use (included) Illustration: Thermo-Hygro Sensor 1) Main unit 2) Rain protection cover 1) 32ft cable - optional connection to the base station (included) 2) Wall mounting screws 3) Plastic anchors for screws 1) 2) 3) 4) 2 x U-bolts for mast holder 4 x Washers 4 x Nuts 1 x screw (to secure main unit to the mast holder) Wind Sensor 1) Main unit with wind vane 2) 32ft cable (already attached the main unit) 3) Mast holder Rain Sensor 1) Base and funnel 2) 32ft cable (already attached the main unit) `Heavy Weather" PC software CD-ROM (English and German version only) 1) 6. 5 ft computer cable for PC function only - optional use (included) Setting Up: Important: Operating power is supplied to both the wind and rain sensors by the thermo-hygro sensor Base Station Thermo-Hygro Sensor Battery Cover DC 6. 0V socket Socket for sensor Battery Compartment Sensor sockets Battery compartment PC COM Port Setting up using batteries: 1) Sensors: Pull and remove the protective rain cover to reveal three socket ports and the battery cover. Insert the cables of the wind and rain sensors in the correctly marked sockets. Slide open the battery compartment and checking the correct polarity insert 2 x AA 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 1. 5V batteries and replace the battery cover Setting up using the AC/DC power adaptor: 1) Sensors: Set up the sensors as described above in Setting up using batteries. [. . . ] However in case of possible power failure, the base station will lose the MIX/MAX and all weather data recordings and will need to be synchronized to the sensors again by pressing the PLUS (+) key for 2 seconds. Note: When batteries require replacement for the base station, the low battery indicator will light up on the LCD. 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 Problem & cause Distance between transmitters and receiver too long. High shielding materials between the units (thick walls, steel, concrete, isolating aluminum foil and etc. ) Interference from other sources (e. g. operating on the same frequency) No Reception after adding extension cables Reception then no reception - loss of transmission signal from the sensor to the base station Poor contrast LCD or no reception or low batteries in sensors or receiver. Find a different location for the sensors and/or base station. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 433MHz signal frequency can also cause interference with reception Find a new location for the sensors and/or base station. Recommend not adding more than 32ft extension cables between units to the existing cable lengths, as this will increase the chance of data reception problems. Press and hold the PLUS (+) key for 2 seconds to synchronize the base station to the sensors for weather data reception. If still no signal, then change the sensor batteries and synchronize the units again. Check the LCD contrast setting or change batteries (check low battery indicator on the LCD) Quite frequently interferences are only of a temporary nature and may be easily overcome. If there are wireless headsets, remote babysitters or other devices working on 433MHz in your house or in the vicinity, their switch-on time is mostly limited. Furthermore most of these devices allow the change to an interference-free frequency. Such measures will effectively overcome interferences. 20. Transmission Range 22. Specifications 100ft max. -21. 8°F to +157. 8°F (show OFL" if outside range) 0. 2°F 20% to 95% (if the relative humidity is less than 20% or greater than 95%, it will display 19% or 96%) 0 to 39. 37 inches (1h and 24h rainfall) 0 to 98. 38 inches (Total rainfall) 0. 1mm 0 to 111. 8 mph 0. 1 mph Graphic Resolution 22. 5 Degrees, Numerical Resolution, Letter format The transmission distance from the thermo-hygro sensor to the base station in open space under optimum conditions is 100ft. Although the signal transmission may travel though solid surfaces or objects, the following points should be avoided if possible: High frequency interferences of any kind. Broadband interferences in municipal areas can reach levels reducing the signal/noise ratio over the entire frequency band, thus also reducing the transmission distance. Devices working close by (example a neighbor's house) may also influence reception. Poorly shielded PCs can cause interferences that will reduce or in some cases stop reception The transmitter and receiver should not be mounted on metal surfaces as this will reduce transmission range. Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the housing and screen of the base station only with a soft damp cloth. Ensure that the rain sensor does not collect leaves or other dirt by checking the funnel for blockages every now and then. Also clean the seesaw of the sensor with a damp cloth and check by lightly tapping with your finger that it can move freely from side to side. [. . . ] The default setting General and this is usable and click the Finish button 6. The data is then imported into the Excel ready for the user to plot a graph. In this example we have typed a date which can be recognize by Excel manually in the cell M3, "2002/5/25 1:30" 8. Since the weather data in this example is generated with a 1-minute interval, we can use a formula to generate the time column, we type "+M3+1/(24*60)" in the cell M4. [. . . ]