Bios weather Bw951 User manual

Home Weather Station

Station météorologique

pour la masinon

BW951

HOME WEATHER STATION (HWS)

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Safety Notes

3. Weather Station Function and Features

Features of the Home Monitor

Features of the Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor

Features of the Wind Sensor

Features of the Rain Sensor

4. Mounting

A. Home Monitor

B. Wind Sensor

• Cable Preparation for Vertical Mounting

• Cable Preparation for Horizontal Mounting

C. Rain Sensor

D.Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor

5. Connecting the Sensors

6. Powering up your HWS

7. Changing Batteries in the Transmitter

8. Wireless Transmission

9. Optimum Viewing Angle

10. Button Breakdown (Quick Reference)

11. Setting the Home Monitor

12. Setting the Alarm

• Alarm Clock

• Indoor Temperature Alarm

• Outdoor Temperature Alarm

13. Turning Off the Alarm(s)

14. Signal Strength

15. Interference Level

16. Indoor/Outdoor Battery Level

17. Minimum or Maximum Memory Recall

18. Minimum or Maximum Memory Reset

19. Rainfall Measurement Reset

20. Trend Chart

21. Weather Forecasting

22. Wind Chill

23. Barometric Pressure

24. Trouble Shooting

25. Product Specifications

26. Warranty

27. Resources

28. FCC Information

This instruction manual is part of this product and should be kept in a safe place for future reference. It contains

important information on setup and operation.

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Bios Weather Home Weather Station. Developed with state of the art technology and

digital electronics, this device provides instant readouts of the weather conditions around you.

To understand how to properly install and program your weather station, please read this instruction manual

carefully and keep it in a safe place.

This product is intended to be used at home. It has not been designed for scientific or commercial applications.

2. SAFETY NOTES

• Damages caused by failure to comply with this instruction manual will invalidate any warranty! The manufacturer

and supplier will not be held liable for any damages due to failure to comply with this product!

• In case of harm or damage to a person or property caused by improper handling or failure to comply with this

instruction manual, the manufacturer and supplier cannot be held liable.

• For reason of safety and operation, alternation to this device is strictly prohibited.

• Do not leave discharged batteries in the device as these may corrode and release chemicals that may damage

the unit.

• Do not dispose of new or used batteries in a fire as they may explode or release dangerous chemicals into the

environment.

• This product is not a toy; keep out of reach of children.

• This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information.

3. WEATHER STATION FUNCTION AND FEATURES

The home monitor measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area (temperature, humidity and

atmospheric pressure) and receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors:

1) Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor

2) Wind Sensor (speed and direction)

3) Rain Gauge Sensor (cumulative rainfall)

Features of the Home Monitor

• Displays time and date with alarm clock

• Displays weather conditions and records minimum and maximum values

• Displays indoor and outdoor temperature in Celsius (ºC) or Fahrenheit (ºF) -- user selectable

• Displays indoor relative humidity (RH%)

• Displays barometric (air) pressure reading in millibars (mb) or inches of mercury (inHg) -- user selectable

• Displays cumulative rainfall data since last reset in centimeters (cm) or inches (in) -- user selectable

• Displays wind speed in kilometers per hour (km) or miles per hour (mph) -- user selectable

• Wind direction display with LCD compass as well as numerical (e.g. 225º) and abbreviated characters (e.g. NE)

• Wind chill temperature display

• Displays weather forecast using weather icons (sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy or rainy)

• Barometric trend chart in millibars (mb) or inches of mercury (inHg) -- user selectable

• Indoor and outdoor temperature alarms that are set by the user

Time with Alarm

Wind Direction

Wind Chill °C/°F

(min./max.)

Barometric Pressure

mb/inches (min./max.)

Rainfall cm/in

(min./max.)

Barometric Trend, over the

last 24 hours

Temperature Alarm

Date

Wind Speed km/mph

(min./max.)

Indoor & Outdoor Temperature

°C/°F (min./max.)

Indoor Relative Humidity (min./max.)

Forecasts the next 12 hours

based on trends over the

last 72 hours

Battery Power

Transmission Signal Interference Signal

Features of the Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor

The thermometer-transmitter sensor measures the outdoor

temperature. It also collects readings from the rain gauge and wind

sensor, then transmits the data to the home monitor via wireless

433MHz transmission.The transmitter uses four "AA" batteries (not

included).The data from the outdoor sensors are transmitted every

128 seconds to bring you the latest weather information which is

displayed on the home monitor's LCD (updating the information is

prohibited by FCC criteria and would drastically reduce battery life).

Power Adaptor: A special transmitter adaptor is available to supply power

to the transmitter rather than using batteries. It is one of the solutions for

your HWS during extremely cold temperatures in the winter months when

batteries may cause problems. Please call 1-800-387-8520 for ordering

information, if not found at your local retailer.

Rain Sensor

Wind Sensor

Thermometer-

Transmitter

Sensor

Features of the Wind Sensor

The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sends the data to the thermometer-transmitter

sensor, which in turn transmits the data to the home monitor. Operating power is taken from the thermometer-

transmitter sensor by cable connection. The wind sensor consists of the main unit with wind vane, 9m/30 ft. cable

(already attached to the main unit) mast, and base bracket.

Features of the Rain Sensor

The rain sensor measures cumulative rainfall and sends the data to the thermometer-transmitter sensor via cable

connection, which is then transmitted back to the home monitor.The cable connection also supplies operating

power from the thermometer-transmitter sensor to the Rain Sensor. The rain sensor consists of the main unit and

9m/30 ft. cable (already attached to the main unit).

4. MOUNTING

CAUTION: Great care must be taken when mounting the HWS components. The manufactuer/supplier cannot be

held liable for personal or property damage when setting up the components. Please use caution when choosing

a mounting point.

Prior to drilling mounting holes and permanently affixing any of the units, please ensure the following points are

considered:

1. Cable lengths of the units meet with your distance requirements at mounting points.

2. Signal from the thermometer-transmitter sensor can be received by the home

monitor at mounting point.

3. Make sure the transmitter is easily accessible.You will have to periodically replace

batteries. Mount it as close to the ground as possible.

A. Home Monitor

With three retractable legs at the back of the home monitor, the unit can be placed

onto any flat surface or mounted on a wall by using a nail or screw (not provided)

• For accurate data transmission, make sure that the home monitor is not placed in

direct sunlight, or placed in an area with drafts caused by heaters or air conditioners.

• Do not mount the home monitor on a wall which has metal heat/air conditioning

ductwork or high voltage wiring in the wall behind the station, it may interfere with its ability to receive data

from the transmitter.

• Do not mount the home monitor close to fluorescent lights or other electrical appliances. Such devices

dramatically decrease signal reception, and in some cases, prevent all signals from reaching the home monitor.

• If the main unit is in area of transmission interference (e.g. on or near concrete walls, home appliances, computers

or metal objects) the distance of transmission will be drastically reduced or non-existent.

Desk Mount Position Table Top Position Wall Mount

B. Wind Sensor

First, choose whether the wind sensor will be mounted vertically or

horizontally (on a mast). Make sure that you position the wind sensor in

a free, open area that is not protected by objects, which may distort or

interfere with the wind (e.g. large buildings, trees, chimney, etc.).

NOTE: Make sure the following contents have been included with your

HWS for mounting the wind sensor:

• 2 x U-bolts to secure to a mast

• 8 x washers

• 4 x nuts

• 8 x 0.25" screws (to fix mast to main unit and base bracket)

• 4 x 2.75" screws (to fix base bracket to a flat surface)

Cable Preparation for Vertical Mounting

1. Run the cable that is already fastened to the wind sensor through

the vertical joining section (see right).

2. Run the cable through the extension pole but do not secure the pole

to any sections yet.

3. Now run the cable through the top of the base-bracket and then

through the small rectangular section found on one side of the base-

bracket.

NOTE: Make sure that you completely pull the cable through the wind sensors extension pole and base-bracket to

reduce the amount of slack on the cord.

Vertical Mount

1. Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fastening

the unit permanently into position.

2. Insert one end of the extension pole provided into the base-

bracket.

3. Secure the connection point of the extension pole and base-

bracket using the 0.25" metal screws provided to prevent rotation

at the joining point. (Use 4 x 0.25" screws to ensure stability).

4. Insert the vertical joining section on the bottom of the wind

sensor into the top of the extension pole. (Ensure that you pull

all cable slack through the side of the base-bracket to prevent

creasing or cutting the cable).

5. Secure the wind sensor to the extension pole using the 0.25"

screws provided to make sure that the pole connection does not

rotate. (Use 4 x 2.75" screws to ensure stability).

IMPORTANT: For accurate readings, it is important to mount

the wind sensor so that the "N" (north) on the casing is facing

the correct direction (north). If necessary, use a standard

compass to determine north.

6. Using 4 x 2.75" screws provided, secure the wind sensors base-

bracket to a flat surface.

NOTE: Make sure that when you are securing the base bracket

with the 2.75" screws,you are aware of the cable.Prevent driving

a screw through the cable!

VERTICAL MOUNT

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Fig. A

NOTE: For proper wind speed measurement ensure the vertical joining section is at 90º the horizon

(Fig.A).

Horizontal Mounting

Cable Preparation for Horizontal Mounting

1. Run the cable that is already fastened to the wind sensor through the horizontal joining section (see below).

2. Run the cable through the extension pole but do not secure the pole to any sections yet.

3. Now run the cable through the top of the base-bracket and then through the small rectangular section found

on one side of the base-bracket.

NOTE: Make sure that you completely pull the cable through the wind sensor's extension pole and base-bracket to

reduce the amount of slack on the cord.

Horizontal mount - using a mast/antenna/pole

NOTE: It is not recommended to secure the wind sensor horizontally from a wall or chimney because doing so will

interrupt the flow of wind from at least one direction.

MOUNT WITH "N" FACING NORTH:

For accurate readings , it is important to mount the wind sensor so that the "N" (north) on the casing is facing the

correct direction (north). If necessary, use a standard compass to determine north.

1. Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fastening the unit permanently.

2. Using the 2 x U-bolts, 4 x nuts and 4 x washers, secure the base-bracket of the wind sensor to a stable mast/

antenna/pole. (Masts made of magnetic materials, such as lead or other dense metals will cause faulty readings).

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the pole insert of the base-bracket is facing north (N) and pilot holes are on the top

AND bottom.

3. Use the extension pole provided to distance the wind sensor from the stable mast/antenna/pole. Insert one end

of the extension pole into the base-bracket.

4. Secure the connection point of the pole extension and base-bracket using the 0.25" screws provided to prevent

rotation at joining point. (Use the 4 x 0.25" screws to ensure stability).

5. Insert the pole extension into the horizontal joining section. (Ensure that you pull all cable slack through the side

of the base-bracket to prevent creasing or cutting the cable).

6. Secure the horizontal joining section to the mount pole using the 0.25" screws provided to make sure that the

pole connections does not rotate.

HORIZONTAL MOUNT

C. Rain Sensor

NOTE: Make sure the following contents have been included with your HWS for mounting the rain sensor.

• 2 x 2.75" screws (to fix rain sensor to a flat surface)

Place the rain sensor as far away as possible from tall buildings, trees or other obstructions. It is suggested that

the rain sensor should be no closer to tall objects or obstructions than twice the height of the object compared to

the sensor. However, low bushes, fences or walls in the vicinity of the gauge are not objectionable, as these usually

help break up the force of the wind during stormy weather conditions.

NOTE: It is recommended that you mount the rain sensor 18" (46 cm) above ground or surface to prevent water

from splashing off the ground/surface, into your rain gauge.

1. In order for the rain sensor to work properly, you MUST place the rain sensor on a level, horizontal

surface. Use of a bubble level (not included) will ensure proper mounting.

2. Remove the rain gauge lid by pushing on the tabs at either end, and pulling it upwards off the base.

3.Test that water can flow freely between the base of the rain sensor and horizontal mounting surface - pour clear

water over the water collection device and view the flow.

4. Using 2 x 2.75" screws, secure the base of the rain gauge to the flat, horizontal surface.

• It is recommended that you inspect and clean your rain gauge every couple of months. Remove any leaves that

may have fallen into the collection bowl.

• Remove the lid on the rain gauge and check if there is anything obstructing the tipping bucket mechanism.

• The rain gauge is not designed to register snowfall, therefore to avoid damage to the unit, it is recommended that

you bring the unit in during the winter, or if it is mounted in a permanent position, cover it to protect it from

snowfall.

(Also push on

the other side)

D. Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor

It is recommended to mount the thermometer-transmitter sensor in a shaded area out of reach of direct sunlight.

Placing the transmitter in direct sunlight will affect the outdoor temperature considerably.

It is recommended to mount the unit approximately 2 m /6 ft above the ground on the north side of a structure

preferably in a shaded area.

NOTE: Make sure the following contents have been included with your HWS for mounting the transmitter:

• 2 x 1.75" wall mounting screws

• plastic anchors for screws

Wall Mount

1. Affix the wall bracket onto a desired wall using the 1.75" screws provided

2. Insert the plastic plug on the back of the thermometer-transmitter sensor into the wall bracket socket.

Vertical Mount

1. Affix the wall bracket onto a flat, horizontal surface using the 1.75" screws provided.

2. Plug in the thermometer-transmitter using the plug found on the bottom of the sensor into the wall bracket

socket. DO NOT mount the thermometer-transmitter sensor upside down.

5. CONNECTING THE SENSOR

Thermometer-Transmitter Sensor

You must insert the cables that run from the outdoor sensors into

the corresponding sockets on the thermometer-transmitter before

you can begin to power up your home weather station.

1.You will see three sockets: one for the wind sensor, one for the

wired transmission, another for the rain sensor (see Diagram C).

2. Connect the cables of the wind and rain sensors to the

corresponding sockets on the thermometer-transmitter by

'clicking' them into place.

WALL MOUNT VERTICAL

MOUNT

6. POWERING UP YOUR HWS

NOTE: The AC/DC adaptor should be used as the primary power source for the home monitor and batteries

should only be used for back up purposes in case of a power outage.

1. Plug in the AC/DC adaptor to the power outlet in your wall.

2. Insert the adaptor into the DC socket located on the

right side of the home monitor.

3. Once the adaptor has been plugged in, "IO" will flash on the top

left side of the LCD and "---" will appear in the center of the

compass rose. (See diagram A).

4. Remove the battery cover on the thermometer-transmitter sensor.

5. Insert 4 x "AA" batteries according to the correct polarity.

6. If the home monitor is receiving transmissions properly from the

thermometer-transmitter sensor, a transmission ID number will

appear in the center of the compass rose on the home monitor

(e.g. 104, 241, etc.) (See diagram B).

NOTE: If no transmission ID number appears after 4 minutes, remove

the batteries from the transmitter and uplug the AC/DC adaptor

from the home monitor and start from step one.

7. Once the transmission ID number and the "IO" stop flashing on the LCD, press the SET button on the monitor

to store the transmission ID.The monitor will automatically go to the normal display mode.

8. Replace the battery cover and the rain cover on the thermometer-transmitter sensor.

9. After the set up is complete you can now insert 3 x "AA" batteries into the home monitor for back up

purposes only.

IMPORTANT: It is very important that the steps in "Powering Up Your HWS" are followed precisely. Missing a step

or not performing the steps in order will result in the home weather station to not function properly and therefore

will result in incorrect readings.

7. CHANGING BATTERIES IN THE TRANSMITTER

1. Press and hold the DISPLAY button until the LCD exits the normal display mode and "IO" begins to flash in the

top left corner.

2. Follow steps 5-9 in the "Powering Up Your HWS" section above.

8. WIRELESS TRANSMISSION

The HWS utilizes a transmitter, which broadcasts at 433 mHz approximately every 128 seconds to conserve battery

life. Like a cell phone signal, the transmission strength is affected by many

external objects that cause electromagnetic interference. Proximity to power and

electrical appliances adversely affect the signal. Therefore, we strongly advise

that you experiment with the placement of both the transmitter and the home

monitor. If the conditions are good, you will be able to transmit at the maximum

range of 60 meters / 200 feet, but if you are in an area with a lot of interference,

the range will be less (View "Mounting Home Monitor" on page 4).

Once the unit is powered up correctly, the thermometer-transmitter will start to

send weather information to the home monitor.

Diagram C

Diagram A Diagram B

9. OPTIMUM VIEWING ANGLE

You must always keep in mind that the LCD screen is constructed

with an "optimum viewing angle".

Your eye should be at a 45º angle to view the LCD screen clearly.

45º

No. BUTTON FUNCTION

1. ALARM

Button

• Press and release to enter "Alarm Set Mode"

• Toggles between the multiple segments of the "Alarm Set Mode"

• Turns all sounding alarms off (Alarm clock, indoor/outdoor temperature alarms)

and

"+" Button

"-" Button

• Increases/decreases values in the "Set Display Mode" (time and date)

• Increases/decreases values in "Alarm Display Mode" (clock alarm, indoor temperature alarm

and outdoor temperature alarm)

• Press and hold the "+" button to reset cumulative rainfall memory

• Toggles between mode settings in the "Set Display Mode" (ºC , ºF, km, mph, mb, inch/inHg,

cm, inch)

• "-" button activates backlight in the "Normal Display Mode"

4. Display

Button

• Runs through 10 different display combinations with assorted sections on the LCD

• Press and hold to enter "ID Setting Mode" if changing transmitter batteries

and

MIN

Button

MAX

Button

• Displays minimum/maximum memory recordings (Wind Chill, Wind Speed, Indoor/Outdoor

Temperature, Pressure, Rainfall and Humidity)

• Press and hold the MIN button to reset ALL minimum memory recordings

• Press and hold the MAX button to reset ALL maximum memory recordings

7. SET

Button

• Press and hold to enter "Set Display Mode"

• Toggles between the multiple segments of the "Set Display Mode"

• Activates alarms in the "Alarm Set Mode" (clock alarm, indoor temperature alarm and

outdoor temperature alarm)

• Press to store the transmission ID when in the "ID Setting Mode"

10. BUTTON BREAKDOWN (Quick Reference)

11. SETTING THE HOME MONITOR

NOTE: If you press the DISPLAY button, the LCD screen will display certain sections. Continually press the DISPLAY

button to get through the different display sections eventually returning to the "Normal Display Mode". If you

pause at any time for more than 7 seconds while setting the time, date or measurement preferences, the home

monitor will automatically exit the "Set Display Mode".

"Set Display Mode" - Personalized Settings

Time:

1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter "Set Display Mode".

2.The hour digit(s) will begin to flash.

3. Using the "+" or "-" buttons, toggle until you reach the correct hour(s).

4. Press the SET button again.

5.The minute digit(s) will begin to flash.

6. Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minutes, year, month and date.

Wind Speed,Temperature, Pressure, Rainfall:

7. After setting the date, the "Wind Speed" and the current unit of measurement (km / mph) will begin to flash.

8. Using the "+" or "-", toggle to your preferred unit of measure - kilometers (km) or miles (mph).

9. Once you have decided on your preference, press the SET button .

10. Repeat steps 8-9 to set your preferred measurements for temperature (ºC / ºF), pressure (mb / inHg) and

rainfall (cm / in).

NOTE: Inches of mercury are represented as "inHg" (on the "Trend" chart) and as "inch" (under the "Pressure"

segment) - both represent the same unit of measure.

12. SETTING THE ALARM

If you pause at any time for more than 7 seconds while setting the time, indoor or outdoor temperature alarms, the

home monitor will automatically exit the "Alarm Set Mode".

Alarm Clock:

1. Firmly press and release the ALARM button for no more than 2 seconds to enter the "Alarm Set Mode".

2.The hour digits will begin to flash.

3. Using the "+" or "-", toggle until you reach the desired hour(s) for the alarm clock to sound.

4. Press the ALARM button again.

5.The minute digit(s) will begin to flash.

6. Repeat steps 3-4 to set the minutes.

7.“((•))”icon will begin to flash.

8.To activate the alarm, press the SET button.The “((•))” icon will stop flashing to indicate that the alarm is active.

(To have the alarm inactive, ensure that the “((•))” icon is flashing).

Indoor Temperature Alarm:

9. Press the ALARM button again to progress to the indoor temperature alarm.

10. "INDOOR" and "TEMP" will begin to flash.

11. Using the "+" or "-", toggle until you reach the desired temperature for the temperature alarm to sound.

12. Press the ALARM button again.

13.“((•))” icon will begin to flash.

14.To activate the indoor temperature alarm, press the SET button.The “((•))” icon will stop flashing to indicate that

the alarm is active. (To have the alarm inactive, ensure that the “((•))” icon is flashing).

Outdoor Temperature Alarm

15. Press the ALARM button again to progress to the outdoor temperature alarm.

16. "TEMP" and "OUTDOOR" will begin to flash.

17. Repeat steps 11-14 to set your outdoor temperature alarm.

NOTE:

• When the clock alarm sounds, the “((•))” logo on the LCD will begin to flash to the right of the time.

• When the temperature alarm sounds, the LCD will indicate which alarm is ringing by flashing "INDOOR" or

"OUTDOOR" and the “((•))” logo.

• If both the indoor and outdoor alarms are sounding, "INDOOR" and "OUTDOOR" and the “((•))” logo will flash.

13. TURNING OFF THE ALARM(S)

• If any of the alarms sound, press and release the ALARM button to deactivate the signal ("beeping"). “((•))” flashes

to indicate which alarm has sounded.This will only turn off the alarm that has sounded at that particular point in

time. Example: If the alarm clock sounds and the temperature alarms are set, you can press the ALARM button to

turn off the alarm clock, however, the temperature alarms will remain active.

• Once you have deactivated a sounding alarm by pressing the ALARM button, you must reset the alarm by

following all the steps in the "Setting the Alarm" section.

14. SIGNAL STRENGTH

This icon indicates the strength of the transmission between the transmitter and the home monitor. The signal

strength is represented by three levels:

15 . INTERFERENCE LEVEL

This interference icon determines the amount of transmission interference that is around the home monitor. If

the home monitor is in an area with high transmission interference the icon on the monitor will constantly be

displayed.The interference signal is represented by three levels:

16. INDOOR/OUTDOOR BATTERY LEVEL

The battery level shows the actual voltage of the battery in the transmitter and the home monitor. The battery

level is represented by three levels:

When there are no batteries in the home monitor or transmitter the battery icon will flash.

17. MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY RECALL

Press the MIN button to recall all the minimum recorded weather measurements. (Including Wind Chill, Wind

Speed, Indoor Temperature, Outdoor Temperature, Pressure and Humidity).

Press the MAX button to recall all the maximum recorded weather measurements. (Including Wind Chill, Wind

Speed, Indoor Temperature, Outdoor Temperature, Pressure, Humidity and Rainfall).

18. MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM MEMORY RESET

Press and hold the MIN button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the minimum recorded weather measurements.

Press and hold the MAX button for 4 or more seconds to reset all the maximum recorded weather measurements.

19. RAINFALL MEASUREMENT RESET

The Home Weather Station calculates cumulative rainfall.To reset the rainfall reading, press and hold the "+"

button for 4 or more seconds. "---" (dashes) will appear to indicate that the rainfall has reset. After 128 seconds, the

reading will return to 0.0 cm (or 0.0 inch).

20. TREND CHART

Please review the following tips on understanding your trend chart.

NOTE:

• The trend chart will not appear on the LCD after powering up the home monitor for the first time. It has to collect

air pressure data for 24 hours before it can display a trend.

• If at anytime power is lost to the home monitor, all trend information will be erased and must be collected again

for 24 hours to display a trench once the power is restored.

21. WEATHER FORECASTING

• Weather forecasting is an extremely complex science. Even professional meteorologists with the best equipment

and the aid of radar and satellite imagery often have difficulty forecasting with absolute certainty.The

predication models meteorologists use consider many weather variables, including; barometric pressure, wind

direction, wind speed, dew point, etc.

• The forecast function in the Home Weather Station is based solely on barometric pressure and the trend

recordings of general weather conditions associated with various pressure levels. It therefore has a limited ability

to forecast for the multitude of specific conditions it will encounter. It provides a general forecast of weather

changes in the same way a wall barometer forecasts changes in weather, however it does record and account for

trends that influence the forecast icon.

IMPORTANT:

• The forecast icon will always appear as "Partly Cloudy" upon powering up the home monitor. During this time, the

main station is collecting pressure information in order to generate a proper forecast.

• The first 72 hours of forecast icons may be inaccurate from what you are viewing out your window, however,

the unit continually gathers pressure data to develop trends, in turn predicting forecasts of coming weather

conditions.The longer that station is powered increases the forecast accuracy.

22. WIND CHILL

• Wind chill is a combination of both outdoor temperature and wind speed.

• For the wind chill to display on the home monitor the outdoor temperature needs to be above -50ºC (-58ºF) and

below 10ºC (50ºF) and the wind speed needs to be above 4.8 km/hr (3 mph) and below 177 km/hr (110 mph). If

the outdoor temperature and wind speed are out of the range the wind shill will display dashes ("---").

23. BAROMETRIC PRESSURE

• The Home Weather Station's barometer display will differ from local sources (TV, radio, internet, etc.).This is

because the barometric pressure quoted in these types of mediums is "barometric pressure adjusted to sea

level", which is theoretical atmospheric pressure that accounts for decreasing air pressure with elevation. Air

pressure decreases 1.0 inHg for every 30 meters / 1000 feet you go up in elevation. Consequently, the air pressure

at the top of a mountain is considerably less than at sea level.

• The HWS uses a sensor to measure the "absolute" or actual barometric pressure. For forecasting purposes,

however, the relative changes in pressure and pressure trends indicate the coming weather. In general, rising

pressure indicates improving weather, while falling pressure indicates deterioration of current conditions.

Above Sea Level

City

Saskatoon, SK

Prince George, BC

St. John’s, NF

Thunder Bay, ON

Toronto, ON

Vancouver, BC

Victoria, BC

Whitehorse,YT

Winnipeg, MA

Yellowknife, NT

504

691

140

199

173

706

239

206

feet

1653

2266

459

653

567

703

784

676

City

Calgary, AB

Charlottetown, PE

Churchill Falls, NF

Edmonton, AB

Fredericton, NB

Halifax, NS

Iqaluit, NU

Montreal, QC

Ottawa, ON

Quebec City, QC

Regina, SK

1049

449

670

114

577

feet

3440

161

1443.20

2198

167

108

118

374

243

1893

Above Sea Level

US City Altitude US City Altitude

(feet above (feet above

sea level) sea level)

Miami, FL 10

Milwaukee, WI 635

Minneapolis, MN 815

Nashville-Davidson, TN 450

New Orleans, LA 5

New York, NY 55

Oakland, CA 25

Oklahoma City, OK 1,195

Omaha, NE 1,040

Philadelphia, PA 100

Phoenix, AZ 1,090

Portland, OR 77

Sacramento, CA 30

St. Louis, MO 455

San Antonio, TX 650

San Diego, CA 20

San Francisco, CA 65

San Jose, CA 90

Seattle, WA 125

Tucson, AZ 2,390

Tulsa, OK 804

Virginia Beach, VA 10

Washington, DC 25

Wichita, KS 1,290

Albuquerque, NM 4,945

Austin, TX 505

Baltimore, MD 20

Boston, MA 21

Charlotte, NC 720

Chicago, IL 595

Cleveland, OH 660

Colorado Springs, CO 5,890

Columbus, OH 780

Dallas, TX 435

Denver, CO 5,280

Detroit, MI 585

El Paso, TX 3,695

Fort Worth, TX 670

Fresno, CA 285

Honolulu, HI 21

Houston, TX 40

Indianapolis, IN 717

Jacksonville, FL 20

Kansas City, MO 750

Las Vegas, NV 2,030

Long Beach, CA 29

Los Angeles, CA 340

Memphis, TN 275

Mesa, AZ 244

TABLE 1: Elevation of

Major Cities in Canada

TABLE 2: Elevation of Major Cities in the US

NOTE: The elevation in meters (m)

and feet (ft) refers to the elevation of

the observing location above mean

sea level according to Environment

Canada: http://www.climate.weather-

office.ec.gc.ca/climateData/canada_

e.html

24. TROUBLESHOOTING

LCD is blank

Outdoor information is not

displayed, "---"

NOTES on items in the home

that generate frequency

trouble:

• Family radios (CB's, walkie-

talkies)

• Digital cable or satellite boxes

radiate frequencies that will

interfere with transmission

• HAM radios

• Microwave Ovens

• High voltage wiring

Wind speed does not change

A.This occurs because there is no power supplied to the main unit.

1. Check the AC power connections to the receiving unit and the power from

the wall outlet.

2. Check the batteries and replace if needed (View Section 7: Changing

Batteries in the Transmitter).

3. Check the polarity of the batteries in the battery compartment.

4. Press the DISPLAY button to see if you are in a particular display mode

screen.

A.This is usually caused by transmission interference or low battery power in

the transmitter.

i) Are there dashes for the outdoor temperature reading?

ii) Are there dashes for the wind speed reading?

iii) Are there dashes for the wind direction reading?

IF YES TO ALL QUESTIONS ABOVE:

1. Check batteries in the transmitter. Replace if needed. (View Section 10:

Changing Batteries in the Transmitter).

2. Bring the monitor beside the transmitter and remove all the batteries.

Replace them all (View Section 6: Powering Up Your HWS) and observe

whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Check the timing of updates

on the home monitor (outdoor readings should change every 128

seconds). Then, place the monitor back in the regular position. Check

the timing of updates AGAIN on the monitor. If you notice the updates

occur every 128 seconds, there should be no problem. If the screen has

not updated within 5 minutes or no updates occur there is transmission

interference between the receiver and the transmitter. BOTH UNITS

MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS TO REDUCE TRANSMISSION

INTERFERENCE.

IF THERE ARE DASHES ONLY WHERE THE WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION

ARE DISPLAYED AND THE UNIT IS REGISTERING AN OUTDOOR

TEMPERATURE:

3. Check that the wires are connected from the wind speed to the

transmitter in the right slot (labeled "wind") and are fully inserted. If the

wind sensor was not inserted properly, remove the batteries from both

components and re-insert them. (View Section 6: Powering Up Your HWS).

A.This is usually an indication that the batteries have died in the transmitter.

1.To conserve battery power, the transmitter broadcasts the wind speed

data (and all other weather information) every 128 seconds (2 min. 8 sec.)

Outdoor readings stopped after

two days, one week, etc.

to the home monitor. (View Section 8: Wireless Transmission).

2. Check the batteries in the transmitter. Replace if needed. (View Section 7:

Changing Batteries in the Transmitter).

3. Make sure that the wind speed sensor cord is securely fastened in the

"wind" slot on the transmitter. (View Section 5: Connecting the Sensors).

4. Bring the monitor beside the transmitter and remove all the batteries.

Replace them all (View Section 6: Powering Up Your HWS) and observe

whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Check the timing of updates

on the receiving unit (outdoor readings should change every 128

seconds).Then, place the monitor back in the regular position. Check the

timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice the updates

occur every 128 seconds, there should be no problem. If the screen has

not updated within 5 minutes or no updates occur there is transmission

interference between the receiver and the transmitter. BOTH UNITS

MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS TO REDUCE TRANSMISSION

INTERFERENCE.

5. Freezing rain can cause the wind direction pointer to stop moving, thus

constantly displaying the same direction. You can attempt to remove

the ice from the wind sensor, but it is strongly advised to wait for milder

weather to do so.

1. Battery voltage supplied by the 4 x "AA" batteries in the transmitter

is affected by cold weather, especially alkaline batteries. Low voltage

decreases the transmission distance significantly. If you are experiencing

weather below -10ºC/14ºF, it is suggested to use lithium batteries and

place the monitor and transmitter as close as possible to each other.

• Power Adaptor: a special transmitter adaptor is available to supply power

to the transmitter rather than using batteries. It is a perfect solution for

your HWS during extremely cold temperatures in the winter months when

batteries may cause problems. Please call 1-800-387-8520 for ordering

information if not found at a local retailer.

2. Electrical storms can cause transmission to stop. If this occurs, you must

reset the monitor and transmitter by removing the batteries and re-

inserting them correctly (View Section 6: Powering Up Your HWS). DO NOT

do this during the electrical storm!

3. Electromagnetic interference can occur from different sources that

transmit radio waves that may affect how the main unit receives data from

the transmitter (if at all). It is recommended that you place the transmitter

and monitor significantly close together if there is a large amount

of electromagnetic interference in your area. Even interference from

appliances in your home may cause transmission to stop.

Wind direction is displaying

faculty readings

Wind direction is stuck on one

direction