Oregon Scientific WMR100NA manual

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    1 EN A d v a n c e d W e a t h e r S t a t i o n w i t h W i r e l e s s S e n s o r S e t & M o u n t i n g P a c k a g e Model: WMR100N / WMR100NA USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................... 1 Packaging Contents ................................................. 1 Base station .............[...]

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    2 EN 1 x T em pe ra t ur e / H um i di ty S en so r c as i n g 1 x T emperature / Humidity Sensor 4 x Screws (T ype A) 1 x sensor connector RAIN GAUGE 1 x Rain Collector 1 x Filter 4 x Screws (T ype C ) 2 x AA UM-3 1.5V batteries 6 x W ashers ASSEMBLY PARTS 1x V ertical Attachment Bracket 1 x Cone- Shaped End 1 x H ori zo nta l At tac hme nt Br ack[...]

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    3 EN BACK VIEW 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 1. AC adapter socket 2. RESET: Returns unit to default settings 3. SEARCH: Searches for sensors or for the radio- controlled clock signal 4. UNIT: Selects unit of measurement 5. Battery compartment 6. WMR100N only – EU / UK radio signal 7. USB connector LCD DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Weather Forecast Area 2. Temperatu[...]

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    4 EN 4. Rain rate is showing 5. UVI / barometric pressure (mmHg, inHg or mb / hPa)/ rainfall readings (in / hr or mm / hr) 6. UVI level indicator 7. Accumulated rainfall is showing 8. Past 24hrs rainfall is showing 9. Altitude is showing 10. UVI / barometric pressure / rainfall historical bar chart display Clock / Alarm / Calendar / Moon Phase Area[...]

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    5 EN O U TD OO R T EM P ER AT U RE / HU MI D IT Y S EN SO R 1 2 3 4 1. Temperature / humidity sensor casing 2. Solar power socket 3. RESET button 4. Battery compartment GETTING STARTED SET UP REMOTE WIND SENSOR The wind sensor takes wind speed and direction readings. The sensor is battery operated. It is capable of transmitting data to the base sta[...]

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    6 EN 3. Inse rt the versati le plas tic base into the pole . Align the holes of the pole with the holes of the plastic base. 4. Secure the plastic base by inserting the screw and screwing it tightly into the holes of the plastic base and pole. IMPORTANT The sensor should be positioned in an open area away from trees or other obstructions. 5. Hammer[...]

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    7 EN 16 4 5 6 4. Insert wind sensor into the top of the bracket. 5. Using screws, fix aluminium pole firmly into place. 6. S lide outdoor sensor onto bracket. IM PORTAN T For bes t re sults , po int the wind van e North. A L TE RN A TI VE SE T U P: T EM PE R AT UR E / H U MI DI T Y SE N SO R M OU NT E D SE P AR AT E LY 1. Insert 4 type A screws i[...]

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    8 EN SET UP BASE STATION NOTE Install batteries in the remote sensor before the base station matching the polarities (+ and -). For continuous use, please install the AC adapter . The batteries are for back-up use only . NOTE Make sure the adapter is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the unit. NOTE The base station and adapter should not b[...]

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    9 EN NOTE For best reception, the base station should be placed on a flat, non-metallic surface near a window in an upper floor of your home. The antenna should be placed away from electr ical applian ces and not be moved around when searching for a signal. CLOCK / CALENDAR T o manually set the clock: (Y ou only need to set the clock and calendar[...]

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    10 EN TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY The weather station displays indoor and outdoor readings for: 1. Current, minimum and maximum temperatures and relative humidity. 2. Comfort level indicator and trend line. 3. Heat index, wind chill and dew point level. Th e w eat he r s tat ion ca n c onn ec t u p t o 1 0 r emo te sen so rs. NOTE Channel 1 is dedicat[...]

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    1 1 EN T o select the wind speed unit: Press UNIT (at the bottom of the base station) to switch between: • Metres per second ( m / s ) • Kilometers per hour ( kph ) • Miles per hour ( mph ) • Knots ( knots ) The wind level is shown by a series of icons: ICON LEVEL DESCRIPTION N/A <2 mph (<4km/h) Light 2-8 mph (3~13 km/h) Moderate 9-25[...]

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    12 EN 2. Rotate the dial left or right to set the desired values. 3. Press ALARM to confirm the settings. T o activate / deactivate the high UV alarm: 1. In the UV / Barometer / Rainfall Area and UVI reading display, press A L A RM r e pe a t ed l y to s e le c t th e desired alarm. 2 . Press MEMORY / ON / OFF to activate or deactivate the alarm. [...]

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    13 EN 4. Double click on Change your Windows password . (If you chose the Control Panel classic link from left hand column in step 2, skip this step). 5. In Turn User Account On or Off screen, identify if UAC option is enabled / on (ticked) or disabled / off (un-ticked). NOTE We hi ghly rec ommen d dis ablin g this opti on for seamless operation of[...]

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    14 EN downloadable from the software webpage. IMPORTANT Y ou must first successful ly install software to access the PC Software Manual. 1 . In the PC software homepage, click on MENU located at the top right hand corner of software main webpage. 2. Select HELP from drop-down list. This will redirect you to a new webpage. Click on PC Software Manu[...]

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    15 EN Operating range -30°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Accuracy -2 0° C – 0 °C : + /- 2° C ( +/ - 4 .0 °F ) 0°C - 40°C: +/- 1°C (+/- 2.0°F) 4 0 ° C - 5 0° C : +/ - 2 °C ( + /- 4 . 0° F) 5 0 ° C - 6 0° C : +/ - 3 °C ( + /- 6 . 0° F) Comfort 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) Memory Current, Min and Max temp. Dew Point w/ Max and Min [...]

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    16 EN FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op erat ion is su bjec t to th e fol lowi ng two cond itio ns: (1) Thi s devi ce may not caus e harmf ul int erferen ce, and (2) This devi ce must accept any inter ference receiv ed, includi ng inte rferenc e that may cau se undes ired op eration . WAR NING Changes or modifica[...]