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Note:

 

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f LED does not light up or is on permanently, make sure the 

battery is inserted the correct way and inserted fully, starting over if 
necessary. Do not install the batteries backwards as it may permanently 
damage the outdoor sensor. 

Note:

 

We recommend Lithium batteries for  cold weather climates, but 

alkaline  batteries  are  sufficient  for  most  climates.  Rechargeable  batteries 
have lower voltages and should never be used. 

3.5 Mount outdoor sensor 

3.5.1 Before you mount 

Before proceeding with the outdoor mounting detailed in this section, you need 
to make sure the base station can receive the data from outdoor sensor, while 
you keep the assembled outdoor sensor package nearby (although preferably 
not closer than 1.5m from the console). This will make any troubleshooting and 
adjustments easier and avoids any distance or interference related issues from 
the setup. 

After  setup  is  complete  and  everything  is  working,  return  here  for  outdoor 
mounting.  If  issues  show  up  after  outdoor  mounting  they  are  almost  certainly 
related to distance, obstacles etc. 

3.5.2 Mounting 

Reference Figure 8, the mounting assembly includes two U-Bolts and a bracket 

that tightens around a 1 to 2” diameter pole (not included) using the four U

-Bolt 

nuts. 

 

Figure 8: Sensor package mounting diagram                                             

 

Note 

Beside  the  antenna,  there  is  an  arrow  icon  with 

WEST

  words  (Figure  9) 

representing the direction of west. The sensor body has to be adjusted so that 

the  “

WEST

  indication  is  facing  to  real  west  direction  in  your  location.  A 

compass  device  is  recommended  to  help  adjust  direction.  Permanent  wind 

Summary of Contents for WS14CN

Page 1: ... 1 PROFESSIONAL WEATHER STATION WITH SOLAR POWERED Model WS14CN Note The mounting pole for outdoor sensor array is not included ...

Page 2: ...em 1 All in one outdoor sensor Thermo hygrometer Rain Gauge Wind Speed Sensor Transmitter 1 Wind Vane 1 U bolt with mounting clamps 1 Zip bag for 1pc 10mm single head wrench 2 Overview Figure 1 Figure 2 1 Wind Speed Sensor ...

Page 3: ...ve the U bolt ends The metal plate visible in Figure 3 has four holes through which the ends of the two U Bolts will fit The plate itself is inserted in a groove on the bottom of the unit opposite side of solar panel Note that one side of the plate has a straight edge which goes into the groove the other side is bent at a 90 degree angle and has a curved profile which will end up hugging the mount...

Page 4: ...n the top side of the sensor package as shown in Figure 5 left side image Tighten the set screw with a Philips screwdriver size PH0 right side image Make sure the cup assembly can rotate freely There should be no noticeable friction when it is turning Figure 5 Wind speed cup installation diagram 3 3 Install wind vane Push the wind vane onto the shaft on the opposite side to the wind cups until it ...

Page 5: ...lation diagram 3 4 Install Batteries Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert 2 AA batteries in the battery compartment The LED indicator on the back of the sensor package will turn on for four seconds and then flash once every 48 seconds indicating sensor data transmission the sensor transmission update period Figure 7 Battery installation diagram ...

Page 6: ...y although preferably not closer than 1 5m from the console This will make any troubleshooting and adjustments easier and avoids any distance or interference related issues from the setup After setup is complete and everything is working return here for outdoor mounting If issues show up after outdoor mounting they are almost certainly related to distance obstacles etc 3 5 2 Mounting Reference Fig...

Page 7: ...h small wooden or heavy cardboard shims between the sensor package and the top of the mounting pole to achieve the desired result this will require loosening the bolts and some experimentation Make sure you check and correct if necessary the westly orientation as the final installation step and now tighten the bolts with a wrench 3 6 Reset Button and Transmitter LED Using a bent open paperclip pre...

Page 8: ...troubleshooting purposes You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent communication 3 Line of Sight Rating This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight no interference barriers or walls but typically you will get 100 feet maximum under most real world installations which include passing through barriers or walls 4 Metal Barriers Radio frequency will not pass throu...

Page 9: ...solar panel every 3 months with damp cloth 3 Replace batteries every 1 2 years If left in too long the batteries may leak due to environmental challenges In harsh environments inspect the batteries every 3 months when cleaning the solar panel 4 When replacing the batteries apply a corrosion preventive compound on the battery terminals available at most hardware stores 5 In snowy environments spray...

Page 10: ...ygro sensor 48 sec Water proof level IPX3 Power consumption 2xAA 1 5V LR6Alkaline batteries not included Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of t...

Page 11: ...de reasonable protection against 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 harmf...

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