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WS3083 

- 16 - 

symbol 

  appears in the display. 

 

Maximum  light  intensity  value  (since  last  reset).    Resetting  the  maximum  light  intensity  value  - 
when  both  the  light  intensity  value  and  MAX  icon  are  flashing,  hold  the 

ENTER

  key  for  3s,  the 

maximum light intensity value will be reset to the current reading. 

 

Rain 
 

 

 
Press  the 

MENU

  key  thirteen  times  to  select  the  RAIN  section,  the  RAIN  section  digits  will  start  flashing.   

Press  the 

UP

  or 

DOWN 

key  to  change  the  period  over  which  rain  is  measured  (1h,  24h,  Week,  Month  and 

Total rain).   

Note:

 The 24h setting resets at midnight each day. 

   
Press the 

ENTER

 key to select the following modes, then press the 

UP

 or 

DOWN 

key to set the value:     

 

Rainfall units - select between mm and inch. 

 

Rain  high  alarm  (press 

ON/OFF

  to  enable/disable).    If  the  alarm  is  enabled,  an  alarm  symbol 

 

appears in the display. 

 

Maximum rainfall (since this was last reset).    Resetting the maximum rainfall value - when both the 
rain  value  and  MAX  icon  are flashing,  hold  the 

ENTER

  key  for  3s,  the  maximum  rain  value  will  be 

reset to the current reading. 

 

Clearing  Total rainfall -  when both the  Total rain value and  the word  CLEAR are  flashing,  hold the 

ENTER

 key for 3s, the Total value will be reset to zero (1h, 24h, Week, and Month rain values will be 

reset to zero automatically). 

 

Memory 

Press the HISTORY key to activate the history data display.    Press the 

DOWN 

key to toggle backwards to see 

earlier  weather  history  data  together  with  its  time  stamp,  press  the 

UP 

key  to  see  more  recent  weather 

history.    When  the  history  data  is  displayed,  the  corresponding  time  will  be  displayed  in  the  time  section 
area (the history data saving interval is preset to 30 minutes). 
 
Pressing the ENTER key will trigger the memory clear procedure, the word “CLE” will appear and the memory 
usage icon will be flashing.    Pressing and holding the 

ENTER

 key for 3 seconds will clear the memory. 

 

Note:

 Historical values for some variables are only available once downloaded to PC and will appear as dashes 

on the Base Station. 
 

Reset To Factory Default Settings 

While in normal display, press and hold the 

UP 

key for

 

20 seconds to reset all settings to the default settings. 

 

Summary of Contents for WS3083

Page 1: ...WS3083 1 WS3083 PROFESSIONAL WIRELESS WEATHER STATION WITH USB UPLOAD UV INDEX LIGHT METER ...

Page 2: ...be a result of incorrect setup please contact our local distributor Greenfrog Scientific www greenfrogscientific co uk and their team will be happy to help Genuine faults can typically be diagnosed without requiring the unit to be returned and replacement parts sent quickly if needed Purchased in AUSTRALIA As many issues can be a result of incorrect setup please contact our local distributor Monax...

Page 3: ...PC software package 7 8 9 10 1 11 12 2 13 3 14 4 5 15 6 16 18 17 1 Weather Forecast 2 Barometric Pressure 3 Barometric Trend 4 Date 5 Memory 6 Time 7 Indoor Humidity 8 Indoor Temperature 9 Transmitter Low Battery Icon 10 Outdoor Reception Icon 11 Outdoor Humidity 12 Outdoor Temperature 13 Wind Direction 14 Wind Speed 15 UV Index 16 Rainfall 17 Light 18 Radio Controlled Clock Not available Aus NZ N...

Page 4: ...e RCC signal it will transmit the signal to the Base Station which will display the Radio Controlled Clock icon and the time will synchronise to the RCC time If the Base Station does not receive the RCC signal or loses the signal the RCC icon will not be displayed Positioning Once you have verified that all of the components of the weather station are working they can be positioned in their perman...

Page 5: ...V and as such are not suitable for this unit which requires 1 5V batteries Rechargeable batteries also often leak their peak charge quickly which can cause reduced transmission range As such we recommend avoiding the use of rechargeable batteries Note The performance of Alkaline batteries can be significantly reduced in colder environments resulting in loss of signal In this case we recommend the ...

Page 6: ...WS3083 6 Mounting the dual wind sensor holder Mounting the rain sensor Thermo hygro sensor with solar panel ...

Page 7: ...he solar panel s cable is connected to the input marked Rain on the thermo hygro sensor The solar transmitter The solar transmitter makes use of solar energy to power the instruments it is connected to Note Use 1 5V LR6 AA size batteries For the solar transmitter to function properly make sure the solar receptors on the transmitter are exposed to sunlight and the connectors on the connection cable...

Page 8: ...l 5 press the UP or DOWN key to set the value Level 1 will produce the faintest appearance level 8 the darkest Press the ENTER key to select the following Time zone 12 24h time display default 12h Manual time setting hours minutes Press the UP or DOWN key to set each value Note The radio controlled clock RCC works off the German DCF77 time signal received across large parts of Europe and the UK so...

Page 9: ...ash until the weather condition no longer meets the user s set level When the alarm is sounding press any key to mute the alarm Note Because of the preset default settings it may not be necessary for the majority of users to perform any further basic settings except for Relative Air Pressure see below Changes however can be easily made as below Pressure Press the MENU key three times to select the...

Page 10: ...bled an alarm symbol appears in the display Pressure low alarm press ON OFF to enable disable If the alarm is enabled an alarm symbol appears in the display Maximum pressure value since last reset Resetting the maximum pressure value when both the pressure value and MAX icon are flashing hold the ENTER key for 3s the maximum pressure value will be reset to the current reading Minimum pressure valu...

Page 11: ...ks 7 from 10 forecasts for the upcoming 12 24 hours will be correct Observing the forecast for only a few days is not sufficient to draw any conclusions with respect to accuracy Notes on the pressure sensitivity setting for weather forecasting The pressure threshold can be set to suit the user s requirements for weather forecasting anywhere from 2 4hPa default 2hPa Areas that experience frequent c...

Page 12: ...WS3083 12 Weather forecast symbols Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Snow Storm Snowstorm Clear Night Cloudy Night ...

Page 13: ...he ENTER key for 3s the minimum indoor humidity value will be reset to the current reading Indoor Temperature Press the MENU key seven times to select the INDOOR TEMPERATURE section the INDOOR TEMPERATURE section digits will start flashing Press the UP or DOWN key to change the temperature unit between C and F Press the ENTER key to select the following modes Indoor temperature high alarm press ON...

Page 14: ...emperature low alarm press ON OFF to enable disable If the alarm is enabled an alarm symbol appears in the display Maximum temperature since last reset Resetting the maximum outdoor temperature value when both the outdoor temperature value and MAX icon are flashing hold the ENTER key for 3s the maximum outdoor temperature value will be reset to the current reading Minimum temperature since last re...

Page 15: ...lect the following modes then press the UP or DOWN key to set the value Wind speed units select between km h mph m s knots bft Wind speed high alarm press ON OFF to enable disable If the alarm is enabled an alarm symbol appears in the display Wind direction alarm press ON OFF to enable disable If the alarm is enabled an alarm symbol appears in the display Maximum wind speed since last reset Resett...

Page 16: ...ER key for 3s the maximum rain value will be reset to the current reading Clearing Total rainfall when both the Total rain value and the word CLEAR are flashing hold the ENTER key for 3s the Total value will be reset to zero 1h 24h Week and Month rain values will be reset to zero automatically Memory Press the HISTORY key to activate the history data display Press the DOWN key to toggle backwards ...

Page 17: ...processed and displayed by means of a PC Software Download Note No CD is contained with this unit please download the latest software and Basic Installation Guide by entering the link below into your browser s address bar http www boxcn net CumulusDownload This software allows the display storage and printing of historical data In addition the software allows the data to be uploaded and displayed ...

Page 18: ... wind speed appears to be under reporting When set to Average wind speed is measured as the average speed recorded over the 48 second period between transmissions In gusty weather this can appear as though it is under reading Set this to Gust see Wind section above to view the maximum wind speed during each 48 second period My rain gauge is under reporting rainfall or not recording it at all Remov...

Page 19: ...teries Remote sensor 2xAA 1 5V batteries Contact Information Purchased in UK EU Please contact our local distributor Greenfrog Scientific www greenfrogscientific co uk and their team will be happy to help Genuine faults can typically be diagnosed without requiring the unit to be returned and replacement parts sent quickly if needed Purchased in AUSTRALIA Please contact our local distributor Monax ...

Page 20: ...ve 1999 5 EC A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request from contact aercusinstruments com COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED All EU countries This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors or their...

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