Bresser WEATHER CENTER User manual

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WEATHER CENTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the BRESSER Weather Center. The weather center consists of
a main console unit with a remote control, as well as an assortment of remote sensors which collect
and transmit a wide range of weather data, including outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed and
direction, rain amount and rain rate.
Main Console Unit
The main console unit features a radio-controlled atomic precision clock with alarm and weather
forecast. It measures indoor temperature and humidity, and displays weather data collected by the
remote weather sensors. It also provides indication of the indoor/outdoor temperature, pressure and
humidity trends, and celestial information such as moon phase, and sunrise/set times.
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Remote Weather Sensors
The remote weather sensors include a thermo-hygrometer, anemometer (wind sensor) and rain
sensor.All data collected by the sensors are transmitted to the main console unit by wireless RF,
with a range up to 100 meters (open area). The weather center supports a maximum of
5 thermo-hygrometers, allowing 5 channels of temperature/humidity display.
Thermo-Hygro-Sensor
Wind sensor
Rain sensor
Features
Weather Forecast
- Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Slight Rain, Heavy Rain, Snow and Unstable Weather Conditions
Pressure
- Current or historical pressure (mbar/ hPa, mmHg or inHg)
- Altitude or sea-level pressure adjustment for atmospheric pressure compensation
- Pressure trend indication
- Sea-level pressure history for the last 24 days
- Sea-level pressure history bar chart
Moon Phase
- 12 steps of moon symbols
- Scans moon phase for year 2000 to 2099
- Moon phase history for the last or future 39 days
Radio Controlled Clock
- Time and date synchronized by radio signal DCF-77 to atomic clock precision
(time and date also manually adjustable)

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Clock and Calendar (12 hr/ 24 hr) (month/day or day/month)
- Different combinations of clock and calendar displays
- 6 languages for day of week (English/ German/ French/ Italian/ Spanish/ Dutch)
Alarms
- Singlealarm:activatedonceatspeciedtime
- Weekdayalarm:activatedeverydayfromMondaytoFridayatspeciedtime
- Pre-alarm: activated ahead of single or weekday alarm if channel 1 temperature falling to +2ºC or
 below(xed30minutes)
- Programmable snooze function (1-15 minutes)
Sunrise Time and Sunset Time
- Calculates sunrise/set times with geographical information provided by user (DST, zone time
offset, latitude, longitude)
- Over 133 preset cities can be selected for automatic geographical information input
Remote Temperate and Relative Humidity, with Trend Indication
- Indoor and outdoor temperature and relative humidity display (ºC or ºF)
- Temperature and relative humidity trend indication
- Dew point display
- Max and Min memory for temperature and relative humidity
Comfort Level Indicator
- Analyzes current environmental conditions (Comfort, Wet and Dry)
Rainfall Measurement
- Records rainfall amount for the last hour, last 24 hours, last day, last week and last month
(inch or mm)
- Dailyrainfallalertifrainfallforthecurrentdayexceedpre-speciedamount.
Wind
- Temperature at place of anemometer
- Temperature (ºC or ºF) adjusted to wind chill factor
- Wind direction compass display. Wind direction angles available as compass points or bearings
- Average wind speed and gust speed (mph, m/s, knots, and km/h)
- Daily Maximum wind speed and gust speed memory.
- Wind speed alert for average wind speed and wind gust speed

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Contents of Complete Weather Center Kit
Before installing your weather center, please check that the following are complete:
Hardware
Components Fittings
Main Console Unit
Thermo-Hygro
Sensor
Rain Sensor:
-Funnel shaped lid
with battery hatch
-Sensor base
-Bucket see-saw
mechanism
-Protective screen
4 screws for
securing unit to
ground
Anemometer (Wind
Sensor):
- Wind cups
- Wind vane
-Anemometer arm
-Anemometer base
4 screws for
securing unit to
vertical surface

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Installing your Weather Center
Setting up the Remote Weather Sensors
Beforestartingupthemainconsoleunit,setupalltheremotesensorsrst.
When placing the sensors, make sure that they are within receiving range of the console unit.
Ideally, they should be within the line of sight of the console unit. Transmission range may be
affected by trees, metal structures and electronic appliances.Test reception before permanently
mounting your weather center.
Also make sure that the sensors are easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance.
The remote sensors should be cleaned on a weekly basis, since dirt and debris will affect sensor
accuracy.
Setting up the Thermo-Hygro Sensor(s)
1. Open the latch at the base of the thermo-hygro sensor.
2. Set the channel with a slide switch.
3. Insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5 V batteries.
4. Use a pin to press the “RESET” key which is in the battery compartment of thermo-hygro
 sensorsafterLEDash.
5.Replace the latch and mount the unit at desired location.
Placement Tips:
- The thermo-hygro sensor should be in an area with free air circulation and sheltered from direct
sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. Place the unit in a shaded area, such as under a
roof.
- Avoid placing the sensor near sources of heat such as chimneys.
- Avoid any areas which collect and radiate heat in the sun, such as metal, brick or concrete
structures, paving, patios and decks.
- Ideally, place the sensor above natural surfaces such as a grassy lawn.
- The international standard height for measurements of air temperature is at 1.25m (4 ft) above
ground level.
Setting up the Rain Sensor
1.Unlock the funnel-shaped top of the rain sensor by turning both knobs on the sides of the rain
sensor in an anti-clockwise direction.
2. Lift the top off the base and insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5 V batteries into the battery
holder.
3. Replace the lid and secure into place by turning the knobs clockwise.
4. Place the rain sensor in a location such that precipitation can fall directly into the sensor, ideally
2-3 ft above the ground.
It may be secured into place by using the four screws provided.
5. The sensor must be accurately leveled for optimum performance. To check if the sensor is
leveled, remove the lid and check if the ball bearing inside is at the midpoint of the leveler.
Additionally, a bubble level or carpenter’s level may be used.
6.Attach the protective screen onto the top of the lid. The screen will prevent any debris entering
the sensor.

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Placement Tips:
- The rain sensor should be placed in an open area away from walls, fences, trees and other
 coveringswhichmayeitherreducetheamountofrainfallintothesensor,deecttheentryofwind-
blown rain, or create extra precipitation runoff. Trees and rooftops may also be sources of pollen
and debris.
- Toavoidrainshadoweffects,placethesensoratahorizontaldistancecorrespondingtotwotofour
times the height of any nearby obstruction.
-Itisimportantthatrainexcesscanowfreelyawayfromthesensor.Makesurethatwaterdoesnot
collect at the base of the unit.
- The rainfall measurement mechanism utilizes a magnet, hence do not place any magnetic objects
around the proximity of the sensor.
Setting up theAnemometer (Wind Sensor)
1.Assemble the wind cups and wind vane to the anemometer arm
2.Attach the assembled anemometer to the base.
3.Insert two 2 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5 V batteries into the battery holder in the base.
4.Mounttheanemometerontoaverticalsurface,usingthettingsprovided.
5.Toallowthemainconsoleunittondthedirectionwhichthewindvaneisoriented,the
following procedures are required:
i. Insert the batteries
ii. Point the wind vane towards the north. Use a compass or map if necessary.
iii. Use a pin to press the “SET” key which is in the battery compartment of the wind sensor.
Note:Above procedure must be repeated for changing battery.
The “SET” will toggle the direction between two modes:
1.Let the wind direction as manufacturer has designed. It will be as a default setting after
changing the batteries.
2.Set the current direction as NORTH.
Placement Tips:
- Checkthatwindcantravelfreelyaroundtheanemometerandisnotdistortedbynearbybuildings,
trees or other structures.
- For better results, place the anemometer at least 3m above local structures and obstacles. The
 groundcreatesafrictionaleffecttowindowandwillattenuatereadings.
- Aim for maximum exposure of the anemometer to the commonest wind directions in your area.
- Theofcialmountinglocationforanemometersis10m(33ft)abovegroundlevelinaclear 
unobstructed location.

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Starting up the Main Console Unit
Once the console unit is properly powered, the display will start showing some data and weather
parameters.Waitforafewminutesfortheconsoletonishself-calibrationandforthesensorread-
ings to show up.
If “---” is still displayed for the sensor reading(s), check the wireless transmission path and the bat-
teries for the corresponding sensor.
Setting up the Main Console Unit
1. Open the latch at the back of the main console unit.
2. Insert 4 x UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5 V batteries according to the polarities shown.
3. Reattach the latch.
4. If placing the console unit on a table or horizontal surface, fold out the table stand and adjust to
the optimal viewing angle.
5.If mounting the console unit on a wall or vertical surface, fold the table stand back into the unit
 andusethettingprovided.
Placement Tips:
Make sure that the console unit is within the receiving range of all remote sensors. Ideally
sensors should be within the line of sight of the console unit. Transmission range may be affected by
trees, metal structures and electronic appliances. Test reception before permanently mounting your
weather center.
The console unit measures indoor temperature, humidity, pressure and receives signals from all
remote sensors and radio-clock broadcasts.Avoid placing the console unit in the following areas:
- Direct sunlight and surfaces which radiate and emit heat.
- Near heating and ventilation devices, such as heating ducts or air conditioners.
-Areas with interference from wireless devices (such as cordless phones, radio headsets, baby
listening devices) and electronic appliances.

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Buttons and Controls
The following controls are available on the main console unit:
UP
DOWN
SET
MEMORY
- Switches to next mode in anti-clockwise direction
- Increment for setting parameters
- Switches to next mode in clockwise direction
- Decrement for setting parameters
- Rotates display for current mode
- Press and hold to enter setup or change units
-Conrmationforsettingparameters
- Shows records for moon phase, UV, temperature, humidity,
rain and wind
HISTORY
ALARM/CHART
CHANNEL
SNOOZE
- Shows history for sea-level pressure
- Shows time alarms and alerts for temperature, rain and wind
- Press and hold to enter alarm/alert setup
- Press and hold in Pressure and Weather Forecast Mode to
view different bar-charts
- Changes temperature and humidity display to selected channel
- Press and hold to enable cycling display of channel
temperature and humidity
- Enters Snooze mode when alarm is activated
Using your Weather Center

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Clock andAlarm Mode
- Radio Controlled clock showing current time and calendar
- Single alarm, weekday alarm and pre-alarm
Navigating between Different Modes
There are 7 modes available on the main console unit, and each one displays a different category of
data.Whendisplayisinacertainmode,itscorrespondingiconwillstartashing.
To navigate between the different modes from the main console unit, press UP to cycle through the
modes in a clockwise direction or DOWN to cycle through the modes in an anti-clockwise direction.
Pressure and Weather Forecast Mode
- Current pressure, trend, and history bar-chart
- Weather forecast
- Moon phase
Weather Forecast History Bar-chart for
Pressure/ Temperature/
Humidity
Pressure and Weather
Forecast Mode Icon
Pressure Trend
Moon Phase
Local Pressure/
Sea Level Pressure
Altitude
Time/Date Display
Radio Controlled
Clock Signal Status
Battery Status
Clock Module Icon
Weekday/City/Second/
Year/UTC time Display
SingleAlarm
Weekly Alarm