Chaney Instrument Acurite 00875W User manual

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Introduction
The Acurite® rain gauge with self emptying wireless rain collector
measures rainfall and sends the data via wireless signal to the
display console. This rain gauge has been designed to be easy to
install and use.
The sleek display console houses a liquid crystal display (LCD)
which will calculate and display all the rainfall data received from
the wireless collector outside. The display console features built in
memory for record storage, as well as special features such as a
rain alarm that will alert you when rainfall is recorded. The
Display Console is powered with three "AA" alkaline batteries
(not included).
The wireless self emptying rain collector is completely wireless and
contains a mechanical tipping bucket for measuring rainfall. The
wireless outdoor collector is powered with two "AA" alkaline or
lithium batteries (not included).
Please read through this manual to learn more about the Acurite®
Professional Weather Center. Keep this manual for future
reference.
Parts list model #0087 5W
1. Display console
2. Wireless rain collector
Overview
DisplayConsoleFeatures
Rain Mode
EVENT
1 DAY
WEEK
TOTALA
TOTALB
Clear Button-,__
clear current
total ACU•Rt
Current Mode
RainValue Total
Flood Watch
on/off
Button
---.-- Rain Alarm
on/off
Button
Set Buttons
mode~alue
--·•----,---, to set time & date
H. t B tt Rain Mode Select
1sory u on Button
browse back through
history of current mode Time&Date
Collector Wireless
Reception Indicator
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OVERVIEW
Rain CollectorFeatures
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SQUEEZE
CollectorUpperCasing
The Collector Upper Casmg encloses the
sensor/battery compartment component
and seals the collection tipping bucket from
wind and non-metered ram drops. To
remove upper casing from lower casing,
press inward on side tabs and lift up
carefully.
RainCollectionTippingBucket
The Rain Collection Tipping Bucket collects
a metered amount of rain and tips to
automatically empty (self-emptying),
allowing for continuous rain measurement.
Battery& ElectronicsBox
The Battery Compartment & Electronics Box
component of the rain collector clicks into
TABS place and encases the batteries and other
electronics components. To remove this
component, squeeze the two tabs and
gently slide the box out. Take care that the
box is re-installed in the correct manner
and that it clicks back into place securely to
prevent water intrusion.
CollectorLowerCasingBase
The Collector Lower Casing Base supports
the entire rain gauge and also serves as a
mounting base. It is very important that the
base be placed on a flat, level surface for
proper operation.
INSTALLATIONNOTE:
THE COLLECTORMUST BE PLACEDAT LEAST3 FEETABOVE THE
GROUND FOR OPTIMALWIRELESSCOMMUNICATION.
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SETUP
Installing Batteries - Rain Collector
2 "AA" Batteries Required (not included)
0 GENTLYSQUEEZELOWER
~ REMOVETHEBATIERY
TABSANDPULLUPONTHE "' BOXBYSQUEEZINGTHE
UPPERCASINGTOSEPARATE TWOLARGETABSTOGETHER
,. SQUEEZE
LARGE
TABS
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
~ WITHTHEBATIERYBOX
~ BATIERIESANDRE-INSTALL
~ INSTALL2 FRESH
11AA"
~ SECURELY 1 INSTALLED
THEBATIERYBOX RE-ATIACHTHEUPPERAND
LOWERCASING
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SETUP
InstallingBatteries- DisplayConsole
2 "AA" Batteries Required (not included)
0 REMOVETHEBATIERY
COMPARTMENTCOVER
BYSLIDINGITOFF
~ INSTALL2 FRESH
11AA"
"'BATIERIES
SETUP
Set Time& Date
This wireless rain gauge is equipped with a history function and alarms,
which rely on accurate date settings to function properly. It is very
important that you set the date ancl time before placing the collector
outside to record rainfall amounts.
To set the time, date, and units eress and hold the "SET" button to enter
into setting mode. NOTE the "SET" icon and the flashing hour indicates
you are in setting mode.
Press the "+" button to advance the currently selected (flashing) value
(press and hold the "+" button for FASTsetting).
Press the "SET" button again to confirm your adjustment and move on to
setting the next value.
The set order is as follows:
HOUR (note the "AM" and "PM"indicators)
MINUTE
MONTH
DATE
YEAR
INCH or MILLIMETERdisplay mode
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INSTALLATION
Now that setup is complete, you must choose a location to place the
wireless rain collector and the display console. The wireless rain
collector MUST be placed less than 165 feet (50 meters} away from
the display console.
This wireless rain gauge uses radio frequency for communication,
which is susceptibre to interference from other electronic devices and
large metallic items or thick walls. Always place both units at least 3
feel away from appliances ( TV, microwave, radios, etc. } or objects
(large metal surfaces, thick stone walls, etc. ) that may interfere with
the wireless communication.
165 feet maximum
(50 meters)
Placementof Main Unit
Place the display console in a drY.area free of dirt and dust. You may
place the display console on a table top or other flat surface.
Placementof RainCollector
The wireless rain collector MUST BE PLACEDOUTDOORS to record
rain measurements and relay the information to the display console.
The wireless rain collector must be placed less than 165 feet (50
meters} awaY. from the diselay console and MUST be placed on a
flat, level surface to allow for ~proper rain measurement. The collector
MUST BE PLACEDAT LEAST3 FEETABOVE THE GROUND for
optimal wireless communication. Make certain the rain collector is not
P.laced in a low spot that may become flooded or in an area where
there are obstructions above.
OK
DONOT DONOT DONOT DO
PLACEIN WATER PLACEIN PLACEIN AN PLACEONA LEVEL
ORIN UNEVENOR AREASWHERE AREAWITH SURFACEAT LEAST
LOWSPOTSTHAT PLANTGROWTH OBSTRUCTIONS 3 FEETFROMTHE
MAYBECOME CANGROWINTO ABOVE GROUNDWITH NO
FLOODED. CASEAND OBSTRUCT OBSTRUCTIONS
RAINFLOWTHROUGH ABOVE.
COLLECTOR
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INSTALLATION
SurfaceMountingof RainCollector
It is recommended that the rain collector be mounted to a solid( level
surface with limited grass growth such as a deck railing or simi ar
surface. To mount the rain collector, first separate the lower casing
base from the upper casing. Next locate the two holes within the lower
casing base. Then, using only hand tools (power tools may slip during
use, possibly damaging sensitive rain collector components), secure the
lower casing base to tlie chosen surface using the appropriate
hardware.
SQUEEZE TABSTO OPEN INSTALL2 SCREWS USING
HAND TOOLS ONLY.
THEN RE-ATTACHUPPERCASING
CareInstructionsfor RainCollector
Debrisand ForeignMatter
The Wireless Rain Collector was designed with materials suitable for
outdoor use. However, certain environmental conditions may require
periodic cleaning of the collector components. If the funnel becomes
extremely dirty, rain water may not flow correctly into the rain
collector. More extensive clearing out and cleaning of the funnel and
other components may be required in these cases. It is recommended
that the funnel be checked and cleaned periodically to ensure proper
operation of the rain gauge system.
Winter Climates
The Wireless Rain Collector is designed to collect and record liquid
rainfall only, it will not detect or record snowfall levels. It is
recommended that the rain collector be brought indoors if you live in
an area that has extreme cold weather, ice and snow during the winter
months.
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WirelessReception
The display console has a wireless signal
reception icon in the right display area. If
there are a low number of "bars" present,
you may experience no communication (
flashing tower ) or inaccuracy. In either
case, you may need to relocate one or
both of the units. If most or all 4 of the bars
are present, wireless reception is good and . .
no action is required. collector signal reception
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noreception • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• •... _ greatreception
e DisplayMode
Pressing the "MODE" button changes the rain amount display
mode. While in the selected mode 1 the history and clear l>uttons
refer to the currently selected moae only.
"Event"Mode:
The Event display mode shows the current or most recent rain event
total. Events are periods of rain associated with a weather system.
Events may be a brief drizzle, or a multi-day storm. The rain event
ends when no rainfall has been recorded for at least 8 hours. After
that, any new rainfall will be automatically recorded as the next
newest event.
CalendarDisplayModes:
1 DAY=One calendar day rain total
WEEK= 1 cale~dar ~eek rain total (week= SUN through SAT)
TOTALA= All-time ram total A (clear to re-set counter)
TOTALB= All-time rain total B (clear to re-set counter)
Clear Button -------
History
Button
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SPECIFICATIONS
0 HistoryMode
Pressing the "HISTORY" button will enter into history mode for the
currentry selected DISPLAYMODE. Each additional time you press the
history button, you will step backward in time and see the historical
rainfall amounts and the time/date they were recorded. If there is no
button activity within a 30 second period, the display will return to
current display mode.
Viewing& Clearing"Event"History:
EVENTMODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in EVENTmode
steps backward through the last 7 rain event rain totals, one event P.er
"HISTORY" button push. The display will show the time/date of each
P.ast recorded event. To clear any event from memory~ press and hold
the "CLEAR" button. Clearing any data from the EVENTmode will not
affect any of the CALENDAR based rain totals.
Viewing& ClearingCalendarHistory:
1 DAYMODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in 1 DAYmode
steps backward through the last 7 DAYS' rain totals, one day rer
"HISTORY" button push. The displar. will show the time/date o each
past DAYsrain totals. To clear any aays' rain total from memory, press
and hold the "CLEAR" button. Clearing a days rain will also subtract
that same amount from the WEEK, and also TOTALA & B
WEEK MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in WEEK mode
steps backward through the last 7 WEEKS' rain totals , one WEEK P.er
"HISTORY" button push. The disP.lay will show the start time/date of
each past WEEK rain totals. To clear any WEEK rain total from memory,
press and hold the "CLEAR" button. Clearing a weeks rain will also
subtract that same amount from TOTALA & B.
TOTALA/B MODE: Pressing the "HISTORY" button while in TOTALA/B
mode simply displays the total A/B start time/date. These two modes
are similar to a cars trip odometer, it keeps counting up until you clear
and reset it. To reset the TOTALA or TOTALB counters, press and hold
the "CLEAR" button while the total is being displayed.
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G FloodWatchAlarm
Pushing the "FLOOD WATCH" button activates the flood watch alarm.
The alarm will sound if the display console receives rain data that would
indicate any of the flood and saturation conditions, as listed below:
> 3" in the last 7 days and then >0.7" in the last two hours or> l" in the last 24 hours
> 2.3" in the last 4 days and then >0.7" in the last two hours or >l" in the last 24 hours
> 1.5" in the last 2 days and then >0.7" in the last two hours or >l" in the last 24 hours
> 1.4" in the last two liours
> 1.6" in the last eight hours
> 1.8" in the last 24 hours
If these conditions occur, the alarm will sound for one minute or until any
button is pushed, silencing the alarm. If no buttons are pushed, the
audible alarm tone will stop sounding after one minute, but the display
icon will continue to flash and the win sound three tones on the hour for
the next 8 hours.
If no buttons are pressed to silence the flood alarm, the flood alarm
feature will automatically be active at the start of the next event.
NOTE: The display console will actively monitor the rain and saturation
conditions, even when the flood alarm is off. If the flood alarm is
activated, and the audible alert sounds immediately, the conditions for
flooding to be possible have already taken place.
0 RainAlarm
Pushing the "RAIN ALARM" button activates the rain alarm. The rain
alarm will sound if the display console receives any rain data.
The alarm will sound for up to a 1 minute or until any button is rushed,
silencing the alarm. If no l::>uttonsare pushed the alarm tone wil stop
sounding but the display icon will continue to flash for up to 30 minutes.
If no buttons are pressed to silence the alarm, the unit will automatically
be reset to come on at the start of the next event.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
Bad
Wireless
Reception
Too~~no bars
, 1 , no bars and
=r= flashing
',' antenna icon
Relocate the displaY.console and/ or
the wireless rain collector. Both units
must be within 165 feet (50 m) from
each other. Make sure both units are
placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) from
other electronic appliances and
devices that may interfere with the
wireless communication (such as
TV's, microwaves, computers etc).
The batteries may need replacing
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes
for the display console to
re-synchronize with the collector
when batteries are replaced.
Main Unit
Display Not Working
Make certain that the batteries are
installed correctly and that they are
contacting the terminals. Make
certain all contacts are clean.
The batteries may need replacing.
Please DO NOT return product to the retail store.
For technical assistance and product return information, please call
Customer Care: 877-221-1252 Mon. - Fri. 8:00 A.M.to 4:30 P.M.[CST)
www.chaneyinstrument.com
CAUTION:Thisdeviceis intendedto be a weather monitoring
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devicefor personaluseonly.TheFLOODWATCHand RAINALARM
alertsare for convenienceand monitoringuse.Thisdeviceis NOTa
safetydeviceor a weather hazardwarningdevice.
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CALIBRATION
To test the unit, slowly drip 8 oz. (236.588ml) of water through the
collector funnel. For best results the water should driJ:>through the
unit at a very slow rate, similar to how the rain falls. Poking a r.in
hole in a small container or cup works well to simulate rain fol . The
display should read 2.20 inches
If you need to make adiustments based on the results of the test, see
the adjustment chart below.
To adjust or calibrate the unit,
turn both calibration screws in
equal amounts, according to the
following table:
Turning both screws Change+/-
1 full turn 8%
1/2 turn 4%
1/4 turn 2%
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SPECIFICATIONS
ProductFacts
Batteries: 4 x "AA' (not included)
MeasurementRanges
Rainfall: up to 99.99 inches
WirelessRange: 165ft/ 50m MAX
Dependingon homeconstructionmaterials
MADEINCHINA
HECHOENCHINA
LimttedOne
YearWarranty
Instructions&
WarrantyEnclosed
CustomerCare:
877-221-1252
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Patentnumbers:5,978,738;6,076,044;6,597,990
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