6. POWERING UP YOUR HWS
NOTE:
The AC/DC adaptor should be used as the primary power source for the home monitor and batteries
should only be used for back up purposes in case of a power outage.
1. Plug in the AC/DC adaptor to the power outlet in your wall.
2. Insert the adaptor into the DC socket located on the
right side of the home monitor.
3. Once the adaptor has been plugged in, "IO" will flash on the top
left side of the LCD and "---" will appear in the center of the
compass rose. (See diagram A).
4. Remove the battery cover on the thermometer-transmitter sensor.
5. Insert 4 x "AA" batteries according to the correct polarity.
6. If the home monitor is receiving transmissions properly from the
thermometer-transmitter sensor, a transmission ID number will
appear in the center of the compass rose on the home monitor
(e.g. 104, 241, etc.) (See diagram B).
NOTE:
If no transmission ID number appears after 4 minutes, remove
the batteries from the transmitter and uplug the AC/DC adaptor
from the home monitor and start from step one.
7. Once the transmission ID number and the "IO" stop flashing on the LCD, press the SET button on the monitor
to store the transmission ID. The monitor will automatically go to the normal display mode.
8. Replace the battery cover and the rain cover on the thermometer-transmitter sensor.
9. After the set up is complete you can now insert 3 x "AA" batteries into the home monitor for back up
purposes only.
IMPORTANT:
It is very important that the steps in "Powering Up Your HWS" are followed precisely. Missing a step
or not performing the steps in order will result in the home weather station to not function properly and therefore
will result in incorrect readings.
7. CHANGING BATTERIES IN THE TRANSMITTER
1. Press and hold the DISPLAY button until the LCD exits the normal display mode and "IO" begins to flash in the
top left corner.
2. Follow steps 5-9 in the "Powering Up Your HWS" section above.
8. WIRELESS TRANSMISSION
The HWS utilizes a transmitter, which broadcasts at 433 mHz approximately every 128 seconds to conserve battery
life. Like a cell phone signal, the transmission strength is affected by many
external objects that cause electromagnetic interference. Proximity to power and
electrical appliances adversely affect the signal. Therefore, we strongly advise
that you experiment with the placement of both the transmitter and the home
monitor. If the conditions are good, you will be able to transmit at the maximum
range of 60 meters / 200 feet, but if you are in an area with a lot of interference,
the range will be less (View "Mounting Home Monitor" on page 4).
Once the unit is powered up correctly, the thermometer-transmitter will start to
send weather information to the home monitor.
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Diagram C
Diagram A
Diagram B
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