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To completely disconnect from power, unplug adaptor
from the mains.

to insert batteries:

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. Slide open the battery door.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities (+ / -).
3. Press RESEt after each battery change.
4. Close the battery door.

NotE Do not use rechargeable batteries. It is
recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this
product for longer performance.

NotE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine or fire.

the battery icon indicator

may appear in the

following areas:

AREA

MEANING

Weather Forecast Area

Battery in the base station is
low.

will show when AC

adaptor is disconnected.

Temperature or
Humidity Area

The displayed channel
indicates the outdoor sensor
for which battery is low.

Wind Speed / Wind
Direction / Wind Chil
Area

Battery in the wind sensor
is low.

UVI / Barometer /
Rainfall Area

Battery in the UV / Rain
sensor is low.

VERIFY CoNNECtIoN

Before proceeding to install sensors outside, please
verify communication to the base station.
NotE Unit will search only for already registered
sensors or new sensors reset within last 30 minutes. To
register a new sensor, reset sensor prior to search.

WINd SENSoR

Press SELECt until the selected area icon is in the
top right display area.

• Wind speed: Gently rotate the wind vane and confirm a

numerical reading on the base station, e.g.,

.

• Wind direction indicator. Move the direction of the

wind indication and verify the icon moves in the same
direction

.

tEMPERAtURE / HUMIdItY SENSoR

. Press SELECt until the selected area icon is in the

bottom left display area.

2. Press UP / doWN to select channel

and verify

a numerical reading.

RAIN GAUGE

. Press SELECt until the selected area icon is in the

middle right display area.

2. Press ModE until

is displayed.

3. Tilt the tipping funnel on the rain gauge several times

and verify a numerical reading on the base station.

tIP If no reading is displayed for a sensor, press and
hold the SEARCH button on the base station to initiate a
wireless sensor search.

USB HUB

To ensure you are running the latest and most compatible
software for your unit, install Virtual Weather Station
software from the CD enclosed in this package. Follow
the software setup instructions.
NotE The software must be installed before data can
be uploaded.

. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB hub and

the other end into the PC’s USB port.

2. On the base station, press and hold UP and doWN

together. Then, press SEARCH on USB hub.

display / USB LEd light Meaning

on LCD screen

LED blinking rapidly

USB hub and base station are
being synchronized.

LED blinking slowly

Lost link. Connection could not
be made

LED continuously on

Connection successful.

NotE

• For continuous uploading of real time data, keep the

USB communications hub connected to the computer
using USB cable provided and ensure computer is on.

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