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3.3 System
Start
After inserting the batteries or connecting the AC adapter, the LCD of the Weather Station will
display all display segments for a few seconds.
Immediately after this the unit will enter test mode during which all measured and received
weather data is cycled through, updated and displayed for a period of approximately 15 minutes.
During test mode there will be no reception of the WWVB time information.
Note:
Test mode allows the user of the Weather Station to check all cables for correct connection
and all components for correct function. The latter will be possible by manually turning the
wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane, tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the
internally moving seesaw, and comparing the indoor and outdoor temperatures with both
sensors in the same room.
After completing test mode the Touch Screen Weather Station will automatically switch to the
normal display mode from which the user can perform all further settings. At this point the Base
Station will also automatically start searching for the WWVB time signal.
3.4 Placement
After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to the above points
and found fit, the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be ensured
however that all components work properly together at their chosen mounting or standing
locations. If there appear to be problems with the 433 MHz radio transmission they can typically
be overcome by moving the Thermo-Hygro Sensor.
Note:
The radio communication between receiver and transmitter can reach distances of up to
330 ft providing that there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles,
high voltage lines, or similar obstructions.
PC monitors, radios, TV sets, and other sources of radio interference should also be
avoided if possible.
4 Setting
Up:
Note:
Because of the default settings already determined by the manufacturer, it may not be
necessary for many users to perform basic settings other than Relative Air Pressure (see
further down). Changes can easily be made if desired.
Touching the Touch Screen in the center of the text display (last two lines on the LCD) enters the
following menu. Touching the
٭
SETUP
٭
field will enter the setup mode.
The basic settings can now be performed in the following successive order:
LCD Contrast
→
Contrast can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7 (Default 4).
Time Zone
→
Time Zones can be set in the range from -12 to +12 hours.
Note:
The Time Zones relevant for the U.S.A. will be displayed not in hours but directly in the
respective applying abbreviations:
-4 h
→
ATL (Atlantic Time)
-5 h
→
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
-6 h
→
CST (Central Standard Time)
-7 h
→
MST (Mountain Standard Time)
-8 h
→
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
-9 h
→
ALA (Alaska Time)
-10 h
→
HAW (Hawaiian Time)
(Default EST
→
-5 hours for Eastern Standard Time).
