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3.

 

Remote Sensor Installation 

It is recommended you mount the rain gauge sensor on a flat, well drained surface, where there is no 
vibration. 
 
Use 2 screws (not included) to affix the rain gauge to a flat surface. 

4.

 

Console Operation 

Note: 

The console has two keys for easy operation: 

SET

 key, 

RAIN

 key. 

 
Any program mode can be exited by waiting for the 30-second time-out to take effect. 

4.1

 

Set (Program) Mode 

While in Normal Mode, press and hold the 

SET

 key for at least three seconds to enter the Set Mode.   

The  first  setting  will  begin  flashing.  You  can  press  the 

SET

  key  again  to  skip  any  step,  as  defined 

below. 
 

1.

 

DST (daylight savings time) ON/OFF   

2.

 

Time Zone Setting 

3.

 

12/24 hour format 

4.

 

Manual time setting (hours/minutes) 

5.

 

Calendar setting (year /month /date) 

6.

 

Temperature display units (Celsius or Fahrenheit) 

7.

 

Rainfall display units (mm or in) 

 
In the Set mode, press the 

RAIN

 key to scroll the value. Hold the 

RAIN

 key for 3 seconds to increase 

rapidly.   
 
The 

SET

 mode will return to Normal mode if no key is pressed for 30 seconds. 

 
The following table provides times zones throughout the world. Locations in the eastern hemisphere 
are positive, and locations in the western hemisphere are negative. 
 

Hours from 

GMT 

Time Zone 

Cities 

-12  IDLW: International Date Line West 

--- 

-11  NT: Nome 

Nome, AK 

-10  AHST: Alaska-Hawaii Standard 

CAT: Central Alaska 
HST: Hawaii Standard 

Honolulu, HI 

-9  YST:   Yukon Standard 

Yukon Territory 

-8  PST: Pacific Standard 

Los Angeles, CA, USA 

-7  MST: Mountain Standard 

Denver, CO, USA 

-6  CST: Central Standard 

Chicago, IL, USA 

-5  EST: Eastern Standard 

New York, NY, USA 

-4  AST: Atlantic Standard 

Caracas 

-3  --- 

São Paulo, Brazil 

-2  AT: Azores 

Azores, Cape Verde Islands 

-1  WAT: West Africa 

--- 

0  GMT: Greenwich Mean 

London, England 

Summary of Contents for WS-0202

Page 1: ...p 2 2 4 Display Console Set Up 3 2 5 Radio Controlled Clock RCC 3 3 Remote Sensor Installation 4 4 Console Operation 4 4 1 Set Program Mode 4 4 2 Rain Mode 5 4 2 1 Displaying Rainfall 5 4 2 2 Reset Rain Data 5 5 Glossary of Terms 5 6 Specifications 5 6 1 Wireless Specifications 5 6 2 Measurement Specifications 6 6 3 Power Consumption 6 7 Troubleshooting Guide 6 8 Accessories 7 9 Liability Disclaim...

Page 2: ...a display console receiver and a rain guage remote transmitter 2 1 Parts List QTY Item 1 Display Console Frame Dimensions LxWxH 4 50 x 2 75 x 1 25 in LCD Dimensions LxW 2 0 x 1 5 1 Rain Gauge Dimensions LxWxH 4 75 x 2 75 x 3 2 2 Recommend Tools Philips screwdriver Drill for mounting rain gauge 2 3 Rain Gauge Sensor Set Up Note To avoid permanent damage please take note of the battery polarity befo...

Page 3: ...ithin a few minutes Do not touch any buttons until the remote sensor reports in otherwise the remote sensor search mode will be terminated When the remote sensor data has been received the console will automatically switch to the normal mode and all further settings can be performed If the remote does not update please reference the troubleshooting guide in Section 7 2 5 Radio Controlled Clock RCC...

Page 4: ...s 5 Calendar setting year month date 6 Temperature display units Celsius or Fahrenheit 7 Rainfall display units mm or in In the Set mode press the RAIN key to scroll the value Hold the RAIN key for 3 seconds to increase rapidly The SET mode will return to Normal mode if no key is pressed for 30 seconds The following table provides times zones throughout the world Locations in the eastern hemispher...

Page 5: ...ress RAIN key again and the 24 hour rainfall will be displayed Press the RAIN key a third time and the weekly rainfall record will be displayed Press the RAIN key a fourth time and the TOTAL rainfall record will be displayed 4 2 2 Reset Rain Data Press the RAIN key for approximately 3 seconds while displaying TOTAL rainfall and the 1hour 24hour week and TOTAL rainfall record will be reset to 0 00 ...

Page 6: ...ng in to console There are dashes on the display console The maximum line of sight communication range is 300 Move the sensor assembly closer to the display console If the sensor assembly is too close less than 10 move the sensor assembly away from the display console Cycle power on the console The console may have exited the search mode Install a fresh set of batteries in the remote rain gauge Fo...

Page 7: ...ubstances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of weathe...

Page 8: ... or an experienced radio TV technician for help 11 Warranty Information Ambient LLC provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Am...

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