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CM7015

Contents

Display Console Overview

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Page 3 - 4

Rain Gauge Overview

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Page 5 - 6

CM7 Temperature & Humidity Sensor Overview

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Getting Started

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Page 8 - 15

Display Console

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CM7 Temperature & Humidity Sensor

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Page 23 - 25

History Graph

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Minimum and Maximum Records

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Alarm Mode

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Page 28 - 30

10. Calibration

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Page 31 - 32

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Specifications

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Page 33 - 34

12. Support

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Page 35 - 38

Summary of Contents for CM7015

Page 1: ...1 CM7015 Wireless Rain Gauge CM7015 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...e re a team of outdoor enthusiasts made up of cyclists surfers dog walkers and kayakers and we design our unique range of products from our workshop in rural Suffolk This manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference as it contains important notes on the setup and operation of your weather station This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook ...

Page 3: ...re Humidity Sensor Overview Page 7 4 Getting Started Page 8 15 5 Display Console Page 16 22 6 CM7 Temperature Humidity Sensor Page 23 25 7 History Graph Page 26 8 Minimum and Maximum Records Page 27 28 9 Alarm Mode Page 28 30 10 Calibration Page 31 32 11 Specifications Page 33 34 12 Support Page 35 38 ...

Page 4: ...3 CM7015 1 Display Console Overview 1 26 24 23 2 21 3 4 20 5 6 7 22 19 18 17 8 16 9 15 14 10 13 11 12 27 25 ...

Page 5: ...t weather conditions at a glance 1 Time 15 CHANNEL Key 2 Channel Searching Icon 16 History Graph 3 Temperature Dew Point Selection 17 Min Max Clearing Icon 4 Selected Channel ID 18 Rainfall Reading 5 Low Battery Indicator 19 Indoor Humidity Reading 6 Remote Temperature Reading 20 Low Alarm Icon 7 Indoor Temperature Reading 21 High Alarm Icon 8 Rain Gauge Searching Icon 22 Remote Humidity 9 Rainfal...

Page 6: ...5 CM7015 2 Rain Gauge Overview 1 Rain Gauge Filter 5 Side Tray 2 Rain Cone 6 Battery Compartment 3 Mounting Recess 7 Bubble Level 4 Tipping Mechanism 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...at the Rain Gauge is working However as the mechanism is specifically calibrated to measure rainfall using a cone of this diameter readings taken are not representative of the volume of liquid passing through The Rain Gauge is self emptying so the rainwater will run down the mechanism and into the side trays that will allow it to drain out Finding a good location for your Rain Gauge can make all t...

Page 8: ...ed either indoors or outdoors but is best placed in a sheltered position within 100 metres of the console Each sensor can be assigned a numeric channel between 1 and 8 so be sure to adjust these if you are using multiple sensors as detailed later in this user guide 1 2 5 6 3 4 1 Temperature Measurement 4 Humidity Units 2 Humidity Measurement 5 Channel ID 3 LED Indicator 6 Temperature Units ...

Page 9: ... both within range of your Display Console Before doing so though there are a few steps worth following in order to customise your setup and get the most out of your CM7015 We d recommend running through the setup guide in this order as this will ensure that nothing important is missed Setting up your Rain Gauge First of all you ll need to insert batteries into the Rain Gauge The battery port is f...

Page 10: ...d operating problems please check the polarity when inserting the batteries as inserting them incorrectly can potentially cause permanent damage to the circuitry of the sensor Use good quality alkaline or lithium batteries and avoid using rechargeable varieties as these are generally unsuitable for this type of device Setting up the CM7 Sensor The next part to set up is the CM7 Temperature Humidit...

Page 11: ...hereas moving it to the DOWN position will prompt the sensor to measure in Fahrenheit F instead Be sure to check that this is set as desired before powering the sensor up in order for it to adjust immediately If you wish to change this later down the line you ll also need to reset the sensor by removing and re inserting the batteries to prompt this change to take effect Further information regardi...

Page 12: ...is does happen simply reset the Display Console by removing and re inserting the batteries and this will prompt it to start again When finished the searching icon will disappear and the Display Console can be used freely Finally make sure to replace all battery covers and tighten them securely to prevent any moisture from making its way into the battery port Power Adaptor If you have the additiona...

Page 13: ... your Rain Gauge at this height should help you achieve most accurate readings as it will be low enough to minimise interference caused by the wind yet high enough to prevent heavy raindrops from bouncing into the rain cone and causing additional rainfall to be measured Most importantly it s vital to ensure that the Rain Gauge is exposed and not being blocked by any trees or surrounding walls Rain...

Page 14: ...od just ensure that the rain cone sits above the top of this surface otherwise some falling rain may be blocked Once your Rain Gauge is secure check the bubble level built into the base to make sure that the instrument is level The Rain Gauge uses a tipping mechanism so it s important to make sure that the mechanism sits evenly and is able to tip properly from side to side If the Rain Gauge is not...

Page 15: ...able position where the sensor can have shelter from the sun and will not be influenced by other external factors For example be sure to avoid spots that might be in the path of an air conditioning unit or in the proximity of a dark surface that will radiate heat on a sunny day The CM7 Sensor can be situated either indoors or outdoors but when located outside it s best to consider the long term ef...

Page 16: ...ings are intermittent it may be worth experimenting with the placement of the console to ensure all sensors are being picked up successfully otherwise some channels may not be present For troubleshooting please see Page 35 The Display Console can be placed on any flat surface using the fold out stand found on the back of the screen Alternatively it can be hung vertically using the keyhole hook als...

Page 17: ...he top of the console SNOOZE LIGHT The HISTORY and CHANNEL keys also double as and respectively when adjusting numeric values such as date and time illustrated by the symbols beneath these keys The HISTORY SET ALARM and CHANNEL keys are used to access and set various features of the display console whereas the SNOOZE LIGHT key is used to silence any alarms or simply turn the backlight on Pressing ...

Page 18: ...ore time and the icon will be displayed next to the Channel ID This means that the Sensor Scroll Mode is active which will set the console to automatically scroll between all active sensors in 5 second intervals To turn this mode off simply press the CHANNEL key again to navigate to the desired sensor instead Sensor Search Mode If communication is ever lost between your Display Console and CM7 Sen...

Page 19: ...the console is looking to reacquire all active signals This procedure can be useful when setting up multiple CM7 Sensors at one time Setup Menu Once the Display Console is receiving information from your Rain Gauge and CM7 Sensor the most important thing you ll need to do is configure the Display Console by running through the Setup Menu This will allow you to set the time and date of the console ...

Page 20: ...12 or 24 hour clock format Use either the or keys to switch between the two settings Time Setting Hour Used to manually set the time Use the or keys to increase decrease this value Time Setting Minutes Used to manually set the time Use the or keys to increase decrease this value Day Month Format Toggle between Day Month or Month Day format for the date Date Setting Month Select the month of the ye...

Page 21: ...s and F Fahrenheit while either icon is flashing next to the temperature readings Rainfall Units Select the desired units of measurement for rainfall Use the key to toggle between mm Millimetres and inch Inches while either icon is flashing next to the rainfall readings Please note if your Rain Gauge is not connected this menu option will not appear Custom Display Mode The second function of the S...

Page 22: ... your rainfall value is flashing pressing the key will allow you toggle between readings received over the last 1 Hour 24 Hours Week Month or Total This can also be a simple way to quickly check rainfall readings received over different periods This option will also allow you to clear your rainfall figures To do so press the key until TOTAL rainfall is selected While the total rainfall is flashing...

Page 23: ... day began clearing automatically at midnight This provides a quick way to check the daily rainfall Week This option will display all readings measured since the current week began allowing you to monitor rainfall throughout the week This value will reset to zero at midnight on Saturday night providing Sunday to Saturday weekly data Month This option will display all readings measured since the cu...

Page 24: ...d you will also need to carry out the Sensor Search Mode on your Display Console found on Page 17 of this handbook to prompt all connections to be refreshed Each sensor can use a numeric channel from 1 to 8 but if a particular channel is being used by multiple sensors only one of these will be picked up on the console so be sure to select unique Channel ID s for each of your sensors To change the ...

Page 25: ...rms can only be used with a CM7 Sensor set to Channel 1 if you re looking to make use of this feature please therefore make sure your Channel ID s are set accordingly The fourth DIP switch is only used to adjust the temperature units shown on the sensor s screen The UP position will set the units to C Celsius whereas moving the dip switch to DOWN will change this to F Fahrenheit This does not affe...

Page 26: ...batteries as these do not tend to be compatible with this type of device For the best results lithium based batteries will be most dependable and have the longest lifespan When the battery power of the CM7 is low a battery icon will display next to the sensor s temperature measurement on the indoor console to indicate that replacements are required Adding More Sensors Adding extra CM7 sensors to y...

Page 27: ...g displayed The following graphs are available along with the relevant graph icons for each Indoor Temperature Indoor Humidity Remote Temperature for the currently selected Channel ID Remote Humidity for the currently selected Channel ID Rainfall If viewing a remote temperature or humidity graph this will always show information from the currently selected channel If you d like to view remote temp...

Page 28: ... of 1 hour 24 hours Week and Month Pressing the CHANNEL key will also allow you to quickly toggle between all available channels to easily view maximum records for each sensor Pressing the ALARM key twice from the home screen will display your minimum readings you should see MIN is now displayed at the top of the screen Again pressing the HISTORY key will allow you to toggle between minimum record...

Page 29: ...midity but only for sensors set to Channel 1 so if you are looking to make use of external alarms please ensure that the sensor to be used is set correctly using the Channel Selector Alarm Configuration To view current alarm settings regardless of whether the alarms are active or not press and hold the ALARM key for 3 seconds to enter Alarm Mode and view the High Alarm Page HI should be displayed ...

Page 30: ...gh Alarm Outdoor Humidity Low Alarm Dew Point High Alarm Dew Point Low Alarm Indoor Temperature High Alarm Indoor Temperature Low Alarm Indoor Humidity High Alarm Indoor Humidity Low Alarm 1 Hour Rainfall Alarm 24 Hour Rainfall Alarm While each parameter is flashing use the and keys to decrease or increase the desired alarm value as required When you have the selected the desired value press the A...

Page 31: ...as been set Let the console automatically return back to the home screen and you should see that the High Alarm icon is now displayed next to the indoor humidity value signifying that this alarm is active Disabling Alarms To disable any alarm settings in order to prevent them from sounding in future follow the above steps to navigate to the relevant parameter and simply use the ALARM key to toggle...

Page 32: ...vice to those you may see online or weather forecasts on television A difference of even a few feet in distance can produce vastly different measurements and many of these resources use averages or update hourly throughout the day The purpose of this type of weather station is to measure the current conditions in your immediate surroundings so making comparisons with stations elsewhere will likely...

Page 33: ...r the humidity calibration mode the indoor humidity reading will begin to flash While this is flashing pressing the or keys will decrease increase an adjustment value in small amounts which will then be applied to the reading measured by the console Press the SNOOZE LIGHT key to select this value and return to the home screen To move to the outdoor humidity calibration instead of pressing SNOOZE L...

Page 34: ...rees walls and so on will impact this range in varying amounts dependent on type of material Medium Material RF Signal Strength Reduction Glass untreated 5 15 Plastics 10 15 Wood 10 40 Brick 10 40 Concrete 40 80 Metal 90 100 Transmission Frequency 433 MHz Update Interval 60 Seconds from CM7 Sensor 60 Seconds from CM7 RG Rain Gauge ...

Page 35: ...1 5V Batteries CM7 Sensor 2 x AAA 1 5V Batteries Battery Life Display Console Dependent upon battery quality but minimum of 12 months as long as strong reception from CM7 Sensor Intermittent reception may reduce battery life Rain Gauge Dependent upon battery quality but minimum of 12 months in normal usage Lithium batteries will work more reliably in colder climates below 20 C CM7 Sensor Dependent...

Page 36: ...t be operational and may require a change of batteries Move the console and sensor closer together to see if readings return Leave them at a distance of around 2 metres apart for a period of 15 minutes if your readings return then the two parts were either too far apart or having the signal blocked by obstructions in the area The transmission range of the sensor is 100 metres but trees and thick w...

Page 37: ...is producing a reading that is extremely high and not realistically possible it could be due to some moisture within the outdoor sensor Bring this part inside remove the batteries and leave it in an area with low humidity such as an airing cupboard for 48 hours to allow it to dry out When you re insert the batteries temperature and humidity readings should be correct Remember to use the Sensor Sea...

Page 38: ...ee this tends to be due to the placement of the rain gauge Check that rain isn t being blocked by any obstacles nearby as this could easily be preventing rainfall from reaching the Rain Gauge in order to be measured If the Rain Gauge is placed over a metre in height it s also possible that the wind could be affecting your readings Blustery wind can blow the rainfall in different directions meaning...

Page 39: ...o If no rainfall readings are being received whatsoever there could be a blockage preventing any rain from even reaching the mechanism Remove and clean the cone to make sure this is clear while also ensuring that the Rain Gauge Filter is in place No rainfall measurements are being received dashes are shown instead If you are seeing dashes where your rainfall readings should be this will likely be ...

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