Wireless Rain and Temperature Monitor
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1. measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name Hideki Electronics Inc Address 7865 SW Mohawk Tualatin OR 97062 Telephone No 1 503 612 8395 declare that the product Product No TC150 Product Name Wireless Rain Gauge Manufacturer Hideki Electronics Ltd Address Unit 2304 06 23 F Riley House 88 Lei Muk Road Kwai Chung New Territories Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera tion 27 STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted from manufacturing defects for one year from date of retail purchase It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident misuse abuse commercial use or unauthorized adjustment and repair Note that online product registration is required to ensure valid warranty protection Should you require assistance with this product and its operation please contact Wind amp Weather Customer Service at 1 877 255 3700 Please direct all returns to the place of the ori2. rain gauge signal search F MEMORY button e Toggles between the rainfall memory modes for the past hour 24 hours and for the past 7 days e Clears the memory REAR VIEW Time and Temperature Controls Panel H MODE button e Toggles between four clock modes time with seconds time with the day of the week Time Zone 6 programming and calendar I UP A button e Increases all time and temperature function parameters e Enables the time alarms J DOWN button e Decreases all time and temperature function parameters e Disables the time alarms e Enforces the remote temperature sensor signal search K ALARM button e Toggles between the alarm modes weekday alarm cW single alarm S and ice warning alarm Pre AL L MEMORY button e Toggles between current minimum and maximum readings of the indoor and remote temperatures e Clears the memory M CHANNEL button e Recalls a different channel of the remote temperature e Enables remote temperature channels auto scanning feature N SNOOZE LIGHT button e Enables backlight for 5 seconds e Stops any alarm temporarily O BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Uses 2 two UM 3 or AA 1 5V alkaline batteries P WALL MOUNT RECESSED HOLE e Keeps the main unit on the wall 7 Q REMOVABLE TABLE STAND e Keeps main unit in upright position on a flat surface REMOTE RAIN GAUGE FEATURES e Precipitation measurement e Remote rainfall data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal e
3. the battery compartment door e Install 2 AA size batteries matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door LOW BATTERY WARNING A low battery indicator 4 will appear on the remote rainfall reading line and the indoor or remote tempera ture reading line of the main unit warning that the corresponding batteries need replacement 14 HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND The main unit has a removable table stand that supports it on the flat surface Attach table stand to the bottom of the main unit in the slots provided The main unit can also be mounted on the wall using the recessed screw hole The table stand must be removed prior to wall mounting The remote temperature sensor can be similarly mounted or placed on a flat surface GETTING STARTED After batteries are installed the remote temperature sensor will transmit temperature readings at 45 second intervals The remote rain gauge will transmit rainfall data at 183 second intervals The main unit may take up to two minutes to receive the initial readings Upon successful reception the rainfall reading 0 00 will appear on the top line of the main unit s display and the remote temperature will appear on the line below The main unit will automatically update readings at 45 second intervals If no signal is received from the remote temperature sensor within two minutes dashes will be dis played Press and hold the front pan
4. 1 5V batteries not included eRemote rain gauge 2 AA size UM 3 1 5V batteries not included 25 Dimensions eMain unit 234 W x 5 2 H eRemote sensor 214 W x 4 H eRemote rain gauge 6 2 W x 7 H FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera tion Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are de signed to provide 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 There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause 26 harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
5. 100 feet 30 meters transmission range without interference e Built in installation level e Mounting hardware e Non corrosive protective screen A RAIN GAUGE BUCKET e Holds all rain gauge components B KNOB e Secures the top on the rain gauge bucket C RAIN GAUGE BUCKET FEET e Allow securing the rain gauge on its place 8 REMOTE RAIN GAUGE D FUNNEL SHAPED TOP e Contains battery compartment and rainfall counting electronics E BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Holds 2 two AA size batteries E SCREWS e Secure battery compartment cover G BUILT IN LEVELER e Allows leveling rain gauge on the surface H BUCKET SEE SAW MECHANISM e Collects the rainfall in one of its containers and self empties once full I PROTECTIVE SCREEN e Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris REMOTE SENSOR FEATURES e Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal e 100 feet 30 meters transmission range without interference e LCD display of measured temperature e Three transmission 3 channels selection e Selection of the temperature display in C or F e Case can be wall mounted using built in hanger OO om m A LED INDICATOR e Flashes once when the remote temperature sensor transmits a reading to the main unit e Flashes twice when battery power is low B BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Holds two AA size batteries C RESET e Resets all readings D CHANNEL SWITCH e Selects the desired channel E WALL MOUNT RECESSED OP
6. ENING e Keeps the remote temperature sensor on the wall 10 F C F SELECTOR e Selects the temperature display in C or F BEFORE YOU BEGIN e We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote rain gauge temperature sensor and main unit when temperatures are above 32 F 0 C We recommend using lithium batteries when temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Do not use rechargeable batteries e ALWAYS install batteries in the remote rain gauge and the remote temperature sensor before the main unit o Insert batteries before first use matching the polarity in the battery compartment e Press RESET in the remote temperature sensor after each battery change with a paper clip or similar tool e Remove protective plastic screen from LCD display e During initial setup place the main unit close to the remote rain gauge and remote temperature sensor e Important Only after reception is established the remote rainfall data and temperature will appear on the main unit s display you may position and mount the remote sensors the rain gauge and the tempera ture sensor and the main unit within the effective transmission range of 100 feet 30 meters e Place the remote rain gauge outdoors on a level open area away from walls fences and trees e It is important that excess precipitation can freely flow from the remote rain gauge 11 e The remote temperature sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors depending on the
7. Wind amp Weather Wireless Rain and Temperature Monitor RG1I736 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction Product Overview Remote Rain Gauge Remote Sensor Before You Begin Battery Installation Remote Temperature Sensor Main Unit Low Battery Warning How To Use the Table Stand Getting Started Remote and Indoor Temperatures Auto Scanning Checking Remote Rainfall Data Maximum and Minimum Temperature Lost Communication Transmission Collision Calendar and Clock Display Modes Manual Settings Alarms Snooze Precautions Specifications FCC Statement Declaration of Conformity Standard Warranty Information 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Wind amp Weather Wireless Rain and Temperature Monitor This device monitors and displays rainfall data along with the indoor out door temperature from up to three remote locations In this package you will find e One main unit receiver e One remote rain gauge transmitter e One remote temperature sensor transmitter Please keep this manual handy as you use your new item It contains practical step by step instructions as well as technical specifications and precautions you should know PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES e Wireless transmission of the rainfall data from the remote rain gauge to the main unit up to 100 feet 30 meters away e Wireless transmission of the temperature from the remote temperature sensor to the main unit up to 100 feet 30 me
8. area where the tem perature is intended to be measured e The main unit must be placed indoors NOTE 1 Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the remote rainfall and temperature data is displayed 2 The effective operating range may be influenced by the surrounding building materials and how the receiver main unit and transmitters remote rain gauge and temperature sensor are positioned 3 Place the remote rain gauge and temperature sensor so that it faces the main unit receiver minimizing obstructions such as doors walls and furniture 4 Though the remote temperature sensor is weather re sistant it should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow The best suggested location for the remote temperature sensor for outdoors is under an eave on the north side of the building NOTE When temperatures fall below freezing the batteries in the remote rain gauge and outdoor remote temperature sensor may have reduced voltage supply and a shorter effective range We recommend using lithium batteries at temperatures of 32 F 0 C and below We also recommend covering the remote rain gauge tightly with plastic during snow storms or move it indoors 12 BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOTE RAIN GAUGE e Unlock the funnel shaped top by turning both knobs on the sides in a counter clockwise direction e Remove the funnel shaped top e Remove 7 small screws from the battery compartment cover using a small Phill
9. days e If Ice Warning alarm is activated in will sound at 21 the set time and alarm icon will flash if the remote temperature for Channel One 1 reaches 35 6 F 2 C and below NOTE Ice Warning Alarm can be set only if one or both of the Weekday or Single alarm are pro grammed SETTING WEEKDAY amp SINGLE DAY ALARMS e Press ALARM button once to enter into the alarms setting mode The default alarm is a Weekday alarm The abbreviation OFF with a letter W next to it will be displayed if the alarm has not been set previously e Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds The hour digit will flash e Enter the hour using back panel UP A or DOWN V e Press the ALARM again The minute digits will flash e Enter the minutes using UP A or DOWN V e Press the ALARM button again to confirm that the weekday alarm is set e Set Single day alarm in the same manner SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM If Weekday or Single day alarm is set the Ice Warning Alarm can be programmed e Press the back panel ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode The abbre viation OFF with a PRE AL next to it will show 22 e Press and hold the back panel ALARM button for two secon ds The 30 number will flash meaning that if selected the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the Weekday or Single alarm e Enter the desired minutes from 15 to 90 minutes in 15 minutes inte
10. ds and all previously stored readings will be erased LOST COMMUNICATION If the main unit display line for the remote temperature sensor reading goes blank press and hold the back DOWN Y button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search If the signal still isn t received please make sure that e The remote temperature sensor is in its proper loca tion e The distance between main unit and remote tempera ture sensor is not over 100 feet 30 meters o The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote temperature sensor and main unit If there is no reception please perform the following steps e Bring the main unit and remote temperature sensor close together e Remove four 4 small screws from the back of the 18 remote temperature sensor with small Phillips screw driver and open the battery compartment e Remove the batteries and reinstall them in the same manner Remote sensor LED indicator will flash show ing transmission of the signal e Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner e The remote temperature appears on the main unit s display showing that transmission is being received successfully If the main unit display line for the remote rain gauge reading goes blank press and hold the front DOWN W button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search If the signal still isn t rece
11. e 16 CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA The remote rainfall information line is located on the top line of the main unit s display The rain icon is located to the left of the rainfall reading and indicates the reception status from the remote rain gauge There are three types of reception status that may be displayed The Unit is in searching mode Rainfall readings are frand securely registered A oam Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm RAINFALL HISTORY The rainfall history records will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit There are three histori cal records that may be displayed the past hour past day and past week e To display any of available rainfall history reading use any button on the front panel except the ALARM button The display sequence is LAST HOUR LAST 24 HOURS and LAST 7 DAYS eTo clear the memory press and hold MEMORY button on the front panel for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased all the historical records will display a default reading 0 00 17 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE The maximum and minimum record of the indoor and remote temperatures will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit e To display the minimum maximum or the current reading press MEMORY button on the back panel eTo clear the memory press and hold MEMORY button on the back for two secon
12. el DOWN but ton on the main unit for two seconds or until the Rain symbol starts flashing to initiate a signal search for the remote rainfall Press and hold the back panel DOWN W button on the main unit for two seconds to initiate a signal search for the remote temperature 15 REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES The remote temperature information is located on the middle line of the main unit s display The indoor tem perature with the icon IN is located next to the remote temperature The wave icon above the remote channel number indicates the reception status from the remote temperature sensor There are three following types of the reception status that may be displayed The Unit is in searching mode Temperature readings are A securely registered O NOTE If the indoor or remote temperature goes above or below operating range stated in specifications the main unit s display will show dashes 7 7 AUTO SCANNING Press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back of the main unit for 2 seconds the icon U will appear on the display s middle line below the remote tempera ture channel number All 3 remote temperatures will be displayed one by one automatically for 4 seconds each in the following sequence Channel 1 Channel 2 and Channel 3 To exit from scanning mode press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back for 2 seconds and the icon U will disappear returning the main unit to the default display mod
13. eter is set TIME ZONE e Select Time Zone setting mode by pressing MODE button until the word ZONE appears to the left of time display e Press and hold MODE button until flashing 0 00 digits appear prompting to set the desired time zone in 30 minutes intervals 20 ALARMS HIGH RAIN ALARM The high rain alarm for the past 24 hours can be set and displayed at any time by pressing ALARM button on the front panel To set the high rain alarm e Press the ALARM button on the front panel until the ALARM HP appears on the upper right corner of the rainfall information line e Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds or until the rainfall data digits flash e Enter the rainfall amount you want to set the rainfall alarm for using the front panel UP A or DOWN e Press the ALARM button again to confirm that the high rain alarm is set Leave in Alarm Hi mode until alarm has sounded NOTE Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm TIME ALARMS The Wireless Rain Monitor has three available time alarms Weekday alarm W Single alarm S and Ice Warning Alarm Pre Al e If Weekday alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash Mondays through Fridays o If Single day alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash only for this specific day and will not activate on subsequent
14. ginal purchase Please retain your original receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy for proof of purchase 2006 Wind amp Weather All Rights Reserved All user manual contents and information are subject to change 28
15. ips screwdriver e Insert 2 AA size alkaline batteries not included matching the polarities as shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws o Insert the funnel shaped top into the rain gauge bucket and secure it into place by turning the knobs clockwise RAIN GAUGE PLACEMENT TIPS e Make sure that the remote rain gauge is level check if the ball bearing inside the bucket is at the midpoint of the leveler e Place the protective screen over the top to protect the rain gauge from debris e Mount the rain gauge using mounting hardware provided e Make sure the rain gauge is in open area where pre cipitation falls directly into the gauge s bucket ideally 2 3 feet above the ground 13 BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR NOTE Install the batteries select the channel and temperature in C or F before mounting the remote temperature sensor e Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver e Set the channel The switch is located in the battery compartment Channel 1 is typically selected if only one remote sensor is being used e Install 2 AA size alkaline batteries not included matching the polarities shown in the battery compart ment e Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws e Secure remote temperature sensor in the desired location BATTERY INSTALLATION MAIN UNIT e Open
16. ived please make sure that e The remote rain gauge is in its proper location e The distance between main unit and remote rain gauge is not over 100 feet 30 meters o The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote rain gauge and main unit TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from the other household devices such as wire less doorbells home security systems and entry control may interfere with this product or cause temporary reception interruption This is normal and will not affect the general performance of the product The transmission and reception of the remote readings will 19 resume once the interference subsides CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES Date is displayed in month date or date month format Each press of the MODE button on the back panel will toggle the clock modes between the time with seconds time with the day time zone and a calendar MANUAL SETTINGS CLOCK e Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds the language letters will flash e Press UP A or DOWN to change flashing letters e After the first value is set press MODE button again to move to the next value e Continue setting temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit year month date calendar format 12 or 24 hour time format hour and minutes e Press MODE for the last time to return to the default mode time of day with seconds after the last param
17. n hh mm format eDate format month day or day month format eDay of the week is selectable in five languages English Spanish French German Italian eTime zone manual adjustment eDual two minute crescendo alarms with 8 minutes snooze e Programmable ice warning alarm Channel 1 Main Unit Weather eRainfall Range 0 to 1999 9mm 0 to 78 74 inch Rainfall resolution 0 04 inch 1mm eIndoor Temperature Range 5 0 to 50 0 C 23 0 to 122 0 F Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F 24 eUser selectable F or C temperature display eLED backlight eLow battery indicator e Wall Mount or Desktop option Remote Rain Gauge Remote Rainfall Data eOperating range 5 0 to 50 0 C 23 0 to 122 0 F eRF transmission frequency 433 MHz eRF transmission range maximum 100 feet 30 meters eRainfall transmission cycle approximately 183 seconds Remote Temperature Sensor Remote Temperature eOperating range with alkaline batteries 20 0 to 70 0 C 4 0 to 158 F Operating range with lithium batteries 38 8 to 70 0 C 38 0 to 158 F e Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F e Low battery indicator eRF transmission frequency 433 MHz e Maximum number of remote sensors 3 1 included eRF transmission range maximum 100 feet 30 meters e Temperature transmission cycle approximately 45 seconds Power eMain unit 2 AA size UM 3 1 5V batteries not incl eRemote sensor 2 AA size UM 3
18. rvals using UP A or DOWN Y e Press back panel ALARM button again to confirm and exit from the alarm setting mode ACTIVATING THE ALARM e Press ALARM ON OFF button to enter into the alarms mode e Press DOWN to activate or UP A to deactivate desired alarm When alarms are activated the cor responding icons will be displayed SNOOZE When any alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT buttonto temporarily stop the alarm After the SNOOZE LIGHT is depressed the alarm sound will resume in eight minutes If the alarm is not disabled after that it will sound for four more minutes and then stop by itself PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satis factory service if handled carefully Here are a few precautions e Do not immerse the units in water e Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive ma 23 terials They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits e Do not subject the product to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity which may result in malfunctions shorter lifespan damaged batteries and damaged parts e Do not tamper with the units internal components Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage These units contain no user serviceable parts e Use only fresh batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Read the user s manual thoroughly before operating the units SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Time e 12 24 hour display i
19. ters away e Rainfall may be displayed in inches or mm e Programmable Rain Alarm e 7 days of rain collection history e Built in rain gauge installation level e Indoor and remote temperature display e Min Max Memory for indoor outdoor temperature Hourly daily and weekly rainfall history e Monitors temperature in up to 3 remote locations e Quartz clock with calendar e Programmable Time Zones e Day of the week in English German French Spanish or Italian e Dual crescendo alarm with snooze e Programmable Ice Warning Alarm e Wall mount or desktop option e Low battery indicator e LED backlight FRONT VIEW Rain Mode Control Panel A Weather and Time Information in a Three Line LCD Display B ALARM button e Toggles between the rainfall modes current rainfall data and rain alarm programming mode e Activates the high rainfall alarm setting mode C MODE button e Toggles between the rainfall modes for the past hour 24 hours and for the past 7 days D UP A button e Toggles between the rainfall modes for the past hour 24 hours and for the past 7 days e Increases all function parameters press and hold for rapid increase e Enables or disables rain alarm 5 E DOWN V button Toggles between the rainfall modes for past hour for the past 24 hours and for the past 7 days e Decreases all function parameters press and hold for rapid decrease e Enables or disables high rain alarm e Enforces the remote
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