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1.1 QUICK START GUIDE
The following Quick Start Guide provides the necessary steps to install and operate the weather station,
and upload to the Internet, along with references to the pertinent sections.
Step
Description
Section
1
Power up the 7-in-1 sensor array
3.1.3
2
Power up the display console and pair with sensor array
3.4
3
Manually set date and time (This part is unnecessary if the weather station
is connected to PWL later)
4.4.1
4
Reset the rain to zero
4.3.10.2
5
Create account and register weather station at PWL
5
6
Connect weather station to WiFi
6.1, 6.2, 6.3
2. PRE INSTALLATION
2.1 CHECKOUT
Before permanently install your weather station, we recommend the user to operate the weather station at
a location which is easy to access to. This will allow you to get familiar with the weather station functions
and calibration procedures, to ensure proper operation before installing it permanently.
2.2 SITE SELECTION
Before installing the sensor array, please consider the followings;
1. Rain gauge must be clean every few months
2. Batteries must be changed every 2 to 2.5 years
3.
Avoid radiant heat reflected from any adjacent buildings and structures. Ideally, the sensor array should
be installed at 1.5m (5’) from any building, structure, ground or roof top.
4. Choose an area of open space in direct sunlight without any obstruction of rain, wind, and sunlight.
5. Transmission range between sensor array and display console could reach a distance of 150m (or 450
feet) at line of sight, providing there are no interfering obstacles in between or nearby such as trees,
towers, or high voltage line. Check the reception signal quality to ensure good reception.
6. Household appliance such as fridge, lighting, dimmers may pose Electro-magnetic interference (EMI),
while Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) from devices operating in the same frequency range may
cause signal intermittent. Choose a location at least 1-2 meter (3-5 feet) away from these interference
sources to ensure best reception.