Oregon Scientific WMR180A manual

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    1 EN Wireless PC-connected Professional Weather Station Model: WMR180 / WMR180A USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................1 Packaging contents ...................................................1 Base station ..............................................................1 Wind sensor / tempera[...]

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    LI G H T 1 2 3 4 5 6 EU /UK 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 A 4 B C D 1 2 7 8 9 3 6 5 4 10 1 1 WMR180_UM_EN_R7.indd 2 2011/5/30 3:56:30 PM[...]

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    3 EN B Wind Speed / Wind Direction / Wind Chill Area 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Wind speed reading (m/s, kph, mph or knots) 2. Outdoor wind sensor battery is low 3. Wind speed level indicator 4. Wind speed level description 5. Minimum wind chill is displayed 6. Wind direction display C UVI / Barometer / Rainfall Area 1 1 3 4 5 6 2 7 1. UVI / barometer / rainfa[...]

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    4 EN Front view: 1. LED indicator: blinks rapidly during search or slowly to indicate unsuccessful search; continuous light indicates a successful connection Back view: 1. SEARCH : initiate search for base station 2. RESET : reset USB Communications Hub to default settings 3. USB port: upload records to PC GETTING STARTED NOTE Install batteries in [...]

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    5 EN T o completely disconnect from power , unplug adaptor from the mains. T o insert batteries: EU/UK 1. Slide open the battery door . 2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -). 3. Press RESET after each battery change. 4. Close the battery door . NOTE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is recommended that you use alkaline batter[...]

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    6 EN • Make sure the USB communications hub is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the computer . • T o completely disconnect from power, the USB should be disconnected from the PC. • This product should be supplied by an identical USB port complying with the requirements of Limited Power Source. MOUNTING / PLACING OF SENSORS REMO TE W[...]

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    7 EN If water remains on 1-4, the gauge is not horizontal. If necessary , adjust the level using the screw . NOTE For best results, ensure the base is horizontal to allow maximum drainage of any collected rain. CLOCK RECEPTION This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock automatically once it is brought within range of a radio signal:[...]

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    8 EN Southern hemisphere New Moon Full Moon W axing Crescent W aning Gibbous First quarter Third quarter W axing Gibbous W aning Crescent AUTO SCANNING FUNCTION T o activate the outdoor temperature and humidity auto-scan function: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the T emperature or Humidity Area. will show next to the Area. 2. Press and hold MODE to[...]

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    9 EN The wind level is shown by a series of icons: ICON LEVEL DESCRIPTION N/A <2 miles/h (<4km/h) Light 2-8 miles/h (3-13 km/h) Moderate 9-25 miles/h (14-41 km/h) Strong 26-54 miles/h (42-87 km/h) Storm >55 miles/h (>88 km/h) T o view the maximum wind speed and minimum wind chill readings: 1. Pr es s SE L E C T to na vi g a t e to t he [...]

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    10 EN RAINF ALL T o view the recorded rainfall of the current hour or last 24 hours: 1. Press SELECT to navigate to the UVI / Barometer / Rainfall Area. will show next to the Area. 2. Press MODE repeatedly to select Rainfall display . 3. Press MAX / MIN repeatedly to toggle between current hour or past 24 hour rainfall. BACKLIGHT Press LIGHT to act[...]

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    1 1 EN PRECAUTIONS • Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity . • Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such as newspapers, curtains etc. • Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth. • Do n o t c l e a n t h e u n i t w i[...]