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Version 1.3 October 2020

From the Arduino Driver:

F016TH Sensor Data Description

Here is an example of results coming in from the F016TH (F007TH) from the PythonTest Software:

pi@SwitchDocLabs:~/SDL_Pi_WeatherRack2 $ sudo python3 readWeatherSensors.py
Starting Wireless Read

Summary of Contents for FT-020T

Page 1: ...5 Page Version 1 3 October 2020 WeatherRack2 Installation April 2021 Version 1 3 ...

Page 2: ...ere SOU 17 Low Battery Icon 19 Specifications 19 Wireless Specifications 20 Measurement Specifications 20 WeatherRack2 Raw Data Description and Example Results from the Pi and Arduino 20 F016TH Sensor Data Description 22 Power Consumption 23 Maintenance 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Testing the WeatherSense Sensors 25 Disclaimer 25 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SwitchDoc Labs FT 02...

Page 3: ...tial check out and operation Getting Started The FT 020T weather station consists a sensor array with Integrated Outdoor Transmitter and mounting hardware It also includes an F016TH Indoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor Parts List The FT 020T WeatherRack2 and the F016TH T H sensor consists of the following parts QTY Item Image 1 FT 020T WeatherRack2 Integrated Sensor Array Outdoor Transmitter Dim...

Page 4: ... Image 1 Foot Mounting with pole insert Dimensions 84x 152 x 216mm 1 Mounting Bracket Back Plate pole mount Dimensions 76 x 102 x 38mm 1 Mounting Pole Dimensions 76 x 76 x 25mm 2 Pole mounting nuts M3 bolts Ø3 4 Pole mounting nuts M5 bolts Ø5 ...

Page 5: ...S for wind direction calibration Adjustable Wrench Hammer and nail for hanging remote F016TH thermo hygrometer transmitter Sensor Assembly Set Up The following illustration shows FT 020T Sensor Array Figure 2 3 3 1 Insert batteries into the transmitter Locate the battery door on the transmitter push and open the battery compartment as show in Figure 3 ...

Page 6: ...ersion 1 3 October 2020 Figure 3 Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by removing the set screw as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Inserting 3xAA batteries in the battery compartment as shown in Figure 5 ...

Page 7: ...ensors The solar panel does not charge the batteries so rechargeable batteries are not needed or recommended Note We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries for sensors The sensor LED indicator will light for 3 seconds and then flash once per 16 seconds thereafter Each time it flashes the sensor is transmitting data Replace the battery door and push to tighten it Note If the sensor does not powe...

Page 8: ... door on the back of the sensor by removing the set screw as shown in Figure 7 Your device may be more square than the illustration shown Figure 7 BEFORE inserting the batteries locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the transmitter Figure 8 displays all four switches in the OFF position factory default setting ...

Page 9: ...OWN UP Channel 2 DOWN UP DOWN Channel 3 DOWN UP UP Channel 4 UP DOWN DOWN Channel 5 UP DOWN UP Channel 6 UP UP DOWN Channel 7 UP UP UP Channel 8 DOWN F UP C Table 1 Insert two AAA batteries After inserting the batteries the remote sensor LED indicator will light for 4 seconds and then flash once per 60 seconds thereafter Each time it flashes the sensor is transmitting data The unit will always tra...

Page 10: ... two years Provide easy access to the weather station 2 Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures In general install the sensor array at least 5 from any building structure ground or roof top 3 Avoid wind and rain obstructions The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least four times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction For example if the building is 6m ...

Page 11: ...is device is rated at 100 m line of sight no interference barriers or walls but typically you will get 30 m maximum under most real world installations which include passing through barriers or walls 4 Metal Barriers Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum siding If you have metal siding align the remote and receiver through a window to get a clear line of sight The f...

Page 12: ...outh as shown in Figure 13 Align this S marker in the direction of South Note There are four alphabet letter of N E S and W around the wind direction representing for the direction of North East South and West Wind direction sensor has to be adjusted so that the directions on the sensor are matching with your real location Permanent wind direction error will be introduced when the wind direction s...

Page 13: ...tegrated outdoor transmitter and face the solar panel North In the Southern Hemisphere there will a permanent wind direction error 180º Correct this in your software Fasten the integrated transmitter to mounting pole brackets with foot mounting two 3 bolts and M3 nuts as shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Tighten the mounting pole to your existing mounting pole with the four 5 Bolts and M5 Nuts assembly...

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Page 15: ...gure 16 The F016TH is generally for use indoors Figure 16 Low Battery Icon A low battery indicator icon is shown in the display window for F016TH thermo hygrometer sensor When the low battery icon appears the battery voltage is lower than 2 4V replace the batteries in the sensor with fresh batteries Be sure to never mix old and new batteries and never mix battery types such as alkaline and lithium...

Page 16: ...5 only guaranteed between 20 to 90 1 UV Index FT 020T 1 to 15 1 1 Sunlight FT 020T 0 to 200klux 15 15 Rain FT 020T 0 to 9999mm 15mm 1 mm 15mm to 9999mm 7 1000mm 0 3mm 1000mm 1mm Wind Direction FT 020T 0 360 º 10º 16 point compass 1º 16 point compass Wind Speed FT 020T 0 to 50 m s 2 m s 10 m s 3m s 10m s 50 m s 10 whichever is greater 0 1 m s WeatherRack2 Raw Data Description and Example Results fr...

Page 17: ... reset or power off in mm 10 temperature outside temperature in F with 400 offset and 10 T value 400 10 0 humidity Relative Humidity in light Visible Sunlight in lux uv UV Index 10 meaning an uv index of 0 8 is in the example message above Temperature and Humidity Error Conditions If the humidity level in Hex is 0xFF this is an error If the temperature level in Hex is 0x0FFF this is an error Clear...

Page 18: ...m the Arduino Driver F016TH Sensor Data Description Here is an example of results coming in from the F016TH F007TH from the PythonTest Software pi SwitchDocLabs SDL_Pi_WeatherRack2 sudo python3 readWeatherSensors py Starting Wireless Read ...

Page 19: ...mperature in Fahrenheit humidity Relative humidity in Power Consumption F016TH Thermo hygrometer Sensor 2 x AAA alkaline batteries or Lithium batteries not included Integrated Outdoor Transmitter 3xAA alkaline batteries or Lithium batteries not included Minimum 12 months for FT 020T Sensor Array Integrated Outdoor Transmitter use lithium batteries in cold weather climates less than 20 C The primar...

Page 20: ...cing wall because it is in the shade most of the day Problem Indoor and Outdoor Temperature do not agree Solution Allow up to one hour for the sensors to stabilize due to signal filtering The indoor and outdoor temperature sensors should agree within 2 C the sensor accuracy is 1 C Match the indoor and outdoor temperature to a known source Problem Indoor and Outdoor Humidity do not agree Solution A...

Page 21: ...njuries and possession loss caused by those reasons which are not related to product quality such as operating without following the operating manual and cautions natural disasters or force majeure SwitchDoc Labs LLC has compiled and published this manual which covers the latest product description and specification The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice ...

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