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20. INDOOR/OUTDOOR BATTERY LEVEL

The battery level shows the actual voltage of the battery  in the transmitter and the home monitor. The battery 
level is represented by three levels:

When there are no batteries in the home monitor or transmitter the battery icon will not appear.

21. MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY RECALL

Press the MIN button to recall all the minimum recorded weather measurements. (Including Wind Chill, Wind 
Speed, Indoor Temperature, Outdoor Temperature, Pressure and Humidity).
Press the MAX button to recall all the maximum recorded weather measurements. (Including Wind Chill, Wind 
Speed, Indoor Temperature, Outdoor Temperature, Pressure, Humidity and Rainfall).

22. MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY 

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RESET

Press and hold the MIN button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the minimum recorded weather measurements.
Press and hold the MAX button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the maximum recorded weather measurements.

23. RAINFALL MEASUREMENT RESET

The Home Weather Station calculates cumulative rainfall. To reset the rainfall reading, press and hold the "+" 
button for 4 or more seconds. "---" (dashes) will appear to indicate that the rainfall has reset. After 128 seconds, the 
reading will return to 0.0 cm (or 0.0 inch).

24. TREND CHART

Please review the following tips on understanding your trend chart.

 

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Summary of Contents for BW972

Page 1: ...Home Weather Station with PC Interface and Modems Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...er Sensor 6 Connecting the Sensors 7 Powering up your HWS with PC Interface 8 Powering up the Modems A HWS Modem B PC Modem 9 Connecting the Modems 10 Changing Batteries in the Transmitter 11 Wireless Transmission 12 Wired Transmission 13 Optimum Viewing Angle 14 Button Breakdown Quick Reference 15 Setting the Home Monitor 16 Setting the Alarm Alarm Clock Indoor Temperature Alarm Outdoor Temperatu...

Page 3: ...any damages due to failure to comply with this product In case of harm or damage to a person or property caused by improper handling or failure to comply with this instruction manual the manufacturer and supplier cannot be held liable For reason of safety and operation alteration to this device is strictly prohibited Do not leave discharged batteries in the device as these may corrode and release ...

Page 4: ...erature It also collects readings from the rain gauge and wind sensor then transmits the data to the home monitor via wireless 433MHz transmission The transmitter uses four AA batteries not included The data from the outdoor sensors are transmitted every 128 seconds to bring you the latest weather information which is displayed on the home monitor s LCD updating the information is prohibited by FC...

Page 5: ...cable connection also supplies operating power from the thermometer transmitter sensor to the rain sensor The transmitter sensor to the rain sensor The transmitter sensor to the rain sensor rain sensor consists of the main unit and 9m 30 ft cable already attached to the main unit 4 COMPONENTS OF YOUR HOME WEATHER STATION 4 Item Components Illustration Home Monitor Main unit One adaptor Thermometer...

Page 6: ...home monitor the unit can be placed onto any flat surface or mounted on a wall by using a nail or screw not provided For accurate data transmission make sure that the home monitor is not placed in direct sunlight or placed in an area with drafts caused by heaters or air conditioners Do not mount the home monitor on a wall which has metal heat air conditioning ductwork or high voltage wiring in the...

Page 7: ... through the wind sensor s extension pole and base bracket to reduce the amount of slack on the cord Vertical Mount 1 Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fastening the unit permanently into position 2 Insert one end of the extension pole provided into the base bracket 3 Secure the connection point of the extension pole and base bracket using the 0 25 metal screws provided to prev...

Page 8: ...rom at least one direction MOUNT WITH N FACING NORTH For accurate readings it is important to mount the wind sensor so that the north N on the casing is facing the correct direction north If necessary use a standard compass to determine north 1 Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fastening the unit permanently 2 Using the 2 x U bolts 4 x nuts and 4 x washers secure the base brack...

Page 9: ...nd and pulling it upwards off the base 3 Test that water can flow freely between the base of the rain sensor and horizontal mounting surface pour clear water over the water collection device and view the flow 4 Using 2 x 2 75 screws secure the base of the rain gauge to the flat horizontal surface It is recommended that you inspect and clean your rain gauge every couple of months Remove any leaves ...

Page 10: ...rom the outdoor sensors into the corresponding sockets on the thermometer transmitter before you can begin to power up your HWS 1 You will see three sockets one for the wind sensor one for the wired transmission another for the rain sensor see Diagram C 2 Connect the cables of the wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets on the thermometer transmitter by clicking them into place 7 POWERI...

Page 11: ...e wired transmission remove all batteries in the thermometer transmitter sensor IMPORTANT It is very important that the steps in Powering Up Your HWS with PC Interface are followed precisely Missing a step or not performing the steps in order will result in the HWS not functioning properly and therefore show in incorrect readings properly and therefore show in incorrect readings properly and there...

Page 12: ...ect A window will open See Screen 1 3 Type in the phone number of where the HWS and HWS modem are located See Screen 2 NOTE Make sure to type in the long distance code and area code if necessary 4 Click the OK button 5 On the PC modem a green light will turn on this light indicates that the PC modem is trying to connect to the HWS modem 6 The phone will ring 3 times at the location where the HWS i...

Page 13: ...nt 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 but if you are in an area with a lot of interference the range will be less View Mounting Home Monitor on page 5 12 WIRED TRANSMISSION You may also link your home monitor directly to the transmitter using wired phone cord rather than using batteries This is a pe...

Page 14: ...rmal Display Mode 4 Display Button Runs through 10 different display combinations with assorted sections on the LCD Press and hold to enter ID Setting Mode if changing transmitter batteries 5 and 6 MIN Button MAX Button Displays minimum maximum memory recordings Wind Chill Wind Speed Indoor Outdoor Temperature Pressure Rainfall and Humidity Press and hold the MIN button to reset ALL minimum memory...

Page 15: ...OTE Inches of mercury are represented as inHg on the Trend chart and as inch under the Pressure segment both represent the same unit of measure 16 SETTING THE ALARM If you pause at any time for more than 7 seconds while setting the time indoor or outdoor temperature alarms the home monitor will automatically exit the Alarm Set Mode Alarm Clock 1 Firmly press and release the ALARM button for no mor...

Page 16: ...button to deactivate the signal beeping flashes flashes to indicate which alarm has sounded This will only turn off the alarm that has sounded at that particular point in time Example If the alarm clock sounds the temperature alarms will remain active Once you have deactivated a sounding alarm by pressing the ALARM button you must reset the alarm by following all the steps in the Setting the Alarm...

Page 17: ...ments Including Wind Chill Wind Speed Indoor Temperature Outdoor Temperature Pressure Humidity and Rainfall 22 MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY RESET Press and hold the MIN button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the minimum recorded weather measurements Press and hold the MAX button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the maximum recorded weather measurements 23 RAINFALL MEASU...

Page 18: ...turn predicting forecasts of coming weather conditions The longer that station is powered increases the forecast accuracy 26 WIND CHILL Wind chill is a combination of both outdoor temperature and wind speed For the wind chill to display on the home monitor the outdoor temperature needs to be above 50ºC 58ºF and below 10ºC 50ºF and the wind speed needs to be above 4 8 km hr 3 mph and below 177 km h...

Page 19: ... 695 Fort Worth TX 670 Fresno CA 285 Honolulu HI 21 Houston TX 40 Indianapolis IN 717 Jacksonville FL 20 Kansas City MO 750 Las Vegas NV 2 030 Long Beach CA 29 Los Angeles CA 340 Memphis TN 275 Mesa AZ 244 feet above feet above sea level sea level Altitude feet above feet above sea level sea level Albuquerque NM 4 945 Austin TX 505 Baltimore MD 20 Boston MA 21 Charlotte NC 720 Chicago IL 595 Cleve...

Page 20: ...ransmitter 2 Bring the monitor beside the transmitter and remove all the batteries Replace them all View Section 7 Powering Up Your HWS and observe whether ALL the outdoor readings show up Check the timing of updates on the home monitor outdoor readings should change every 128 seconds Then place the monitor back in the regular position Check the timing of updates AGAIN on the monitor If you notice...

Page 21: ...s strongly advised to wait strongly advised to wait for milder weather to do so 1 Battery voltage supplied by the 4 x AA batteries in the transmitter is affected by cold weather especially alkaline batteries Low voltage decreases the transmission distance significantly If you are experiencing weather below 10ºC 14ºF it is suggested to use lithium batteries and place the monitor and transmitter as ...

Page 22: ...ast or metal pole ii Do you know what the pole is made of 1 Aluminum poles should not affect the wind direction readings however masts or poles made of lead or other dense metals can affect the magnetic sensors in the wind sensor causing the unusual readings Move the wind sensor if necessary or use the vertical mount procedure View Section 5 Mounting 2 Freezing rain can cause the wind direction po...

Page 23: ...seconds Then place the monitor back in the regular position Check the timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit If you notice the updates occur every 128 seconds there should be no problem problem problem If the screen has not updated within 5 minutes or no updates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver and the transmitter BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS...

Page 24: ...n 5 minutes or no updates occur there is transmission interference between the receiver and the transmitter BOTH UNITS MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS TO REDUCE TRANSMISSION INTERFERENCE The trend function will not display after power up until it has collected 24 hours of pressure data View Section 24 Trend Chart The forecast icon will always appear as Partly Cloudy upon powering up the home...

Page 25: ...r rather than using the batteries It is one of the solutions for our HWS during extreme cold temperatures in the winter months when batteries may cause problems Please call 1 800 387 8520 for ordering information if not found at a local retailer A This occurs because there is no power supplied to the modems 1 Check the AC DC adaptor connection to the HWS modem and the power from the wall outlet 2 ...

Page 26: ...ou have an answering machine or voice mail it is very important to have the rings set to a higher number than the HWS modem over 5 rings otherwise the answering machine or voice mail will pick up first and there will be no connection between the two modems ...

Page 27: ...and a cheque for 10 00 to cover return shipping and handling to Thermor Ltd 395 Cochrane Drive Markham ON CANADA L3R 9R5 29 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Reading Outdoor Temperature Indoor Temperature Humidity Wind Speed Air Pressure Wind Direction Rainfall Transmission Distance Wind Chill Range 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 to 95 relative humidity 0 to 100 km h 0 to 60 mph 840 ...

Page 28: ...ainst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...

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