Operating Instructions Combination Weather Sensor KS 200US ELV Electronics Ltd.
These operating instructions belong with this product. They contain important information for putting it into service and operating it. This should be noted also when this product is passed on to a third party. Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference! A list of contents with the corresponding page numbers can be found in the index on page 4. 1st English edition May 2006 Documentation © 2006 ELV Electronics Limited All rights reserved.
Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. The product has been EMC-tested and thus meets the requirements of the valid national guidelines. See also FCC-Information. In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you, as the user, have to observe this operating manual. Prior to using the product for the first time, please read the entire operating manual and observe all operating and safety instructions.
Table of Contents Page 1. Intended Use..................................................................................................................... 5 2. Scope of Delivery.............................................................................................................. 6 3. Explanation of Symbols................................................................................................... 6 4. Features and Functions.....................................................................
1. Intended Use The combination weather sensor is a high-quality universal weather measuring system which is able to process a large number of weather data and additional information. All relevant data are transmitted to an optional base unit. The forecasts of the basis station are to be considered orientation values. They do not represent an absolutely accurate prognosis.
2. Scope of Delivery • • • • • Multipurpose sensor / combination sensor KS 200US Mounting rod for the multipurpose sensor Specially shaped aluminium part for installing the mounting rod Hose band clip Operating instructions 3. Explanation of Symbols The symbol with the lightening in the triangle is used when your health is at risk, e.g. through an electric shock An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important information in these operating instructions which must be observed without fail.
4. Features and Functions Multipurpose Sensor • Radio transmission of: - wind speed - temperature - air humidity 5. Safety Instructions The warranty will lapse for damage due to non-compliance with these operating instructions. We shall not be held liable for any consequential damage or loss! We shall not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. Any claim to warranty will lapse in such cases.
6. Battery and Accumulator Information • Batteries/accumulators must be kept out of the reach of children. • Make sure that the batteries/accumulators are inserted with the correct polarity. • Do not leave the batteries/accumulators lying around in the open; there is a risk of their being swallowed by children or domestic animals. If swallowed, immediately contact a doctor. • Leaking or damaged batteries/accumulators can cause burning if they come into contact with the skin.
7. Preparation and Start-up Please note: First start up all provided sensors (multipurpose sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors) (insert batteries) before starting up the weather station itself.
Proceed as follows for mounting: 1. Own individual installation mast • Screw out the two small screws at the bottom of the multipurpose sensor a little bit. • Insert the supplied mounting rod of 25cm from into the multipurpose sensor the bottom in such a way that the two holes in the mounting rod are directly positioned under the screws. • Then tighten the two screws carefully (screws are to be screwed into the holes of the mounting rod).
• After the installation of the mast, insert three Mignon-batteries (LR6/AA) with the correct polarity into the battery compartment. You will find the corresponding image in the battery compartment (see also figure 3 on the right). If possible use alkaline batteries. F As already described in chapter 6, accumulators can be used, too. They, however, can have a negative influence on the operating life, coverage and operational safety.
8. Replacing the Battery F The replacement interval varies significantly for batteries and accumulators. Highquality alkaline batteries are the most efficient ones, whereas accumulators or cheap zinc-carbon batteries require a more frequent replacement. Multipurpose Sensor, Outdoor Sensors If the indication of the individual sensor is not displayed over a period of more than 24 hours, the batteries are to be replaced as described in chapters 7.
9. Troubleshooting Observe all safety instructions included in these operating instructions! Problem Possible solutions No reception • The distance between the base station and the outdoor sensors is too long. Change the place of installation of the outdoor sensors. • Objects or shielding materials impair the radio reception. Change the place of installation of the outdoor sensors and the base station. • The batteries of the outdoor sensors are weak or almost empty.
10. Coverage The coverage of the transmission of the radio signals to the base station can reach up to 100m under optimal conditions. This is also often designated as ”free-field coverage”. F This ideal arrangement (e.g. base station and outdoor sensor on a plane, even meadow without trees, houses etc.), however, is never reality. Normally, the base station is installed inside the house, the multipurpose sensor in the garden and further outdoor sensors are positioned in outbuildings (e.g.
11. Maintenance and Cleaning a) General Check the technical safety of the weather station, such as damage to the housing, at regular intervals. When it can be assumed that a safe operation is no longer possible, the product must be put out of service and precautions taken to ensure that it is not used unintentionally. Remove the batteries.
12. Handling Observe all safety instructions included in these operating instructions! a) General The product may not be opened or disassembled (apart from the battery replacement described in these operating instructions). None of the components inside the product is to be maintained by the user. Moreover, the licence (CE) and warranty will lapse in such cases. Do not drop the product, it will be damaged even if it falls down from a low height.
13. Disposal a) General Once the product becomes unusable, dispose of it in accordance with the relevant statutory regulations. b) Disposal Instructions for Battery/Accumulators You, as the ultimate consumer, are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all spent batteries/accumulators. Disposing of spent batteries/accumulators in the household waste is prohibited! Batteries/accumulators containing hazardous substances are marked by the opposite symbols.
14. Technical Data Measurement interval of the outdoor sensors:... approx. 3 minutes Measurement interval of the indoor sensors:...... approx. 10 minutes Transmitting frequency:....................................... 433.92 MHz Coverage in the open field:................................. max. 100m (Observe chapter 10!) Outdoor temperature range :............................... -29.9°C to +79.9°C Resolution:.......................................................... 0.1°C Accuracy:............................
15. FCC Information FCC ID: RNT-KS300US Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by ELV Electronics Limited may 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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