Inovalley PLE11 User manual

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ELECTRONIC RAIN GAUGE
Ref.:PLE11
- Manual -
BASE UNIT
Main Feature
1) RF Measurement of rainfall and temperature
2) Rainfall history tracking: last hour, last 24hours, daily, weekly and monthly
3) Bar chart display for rainfall history
4) Daily Min/ Max rainfall tracking, with auto daily clearing.
5) Indoor/ RF outdoor temperature
6) Indoor temp. range: 0° to +50°C / Outdoor temp. range: -20° to +60°C
7) °C/ °F Selectable
8) Memory function to recall Min/Max temperature readings
9) Programmable, Audible high/low temperature alert
10) 12 or 24 hour selectable clock
11) Calendar with day of the week display
12) Batteries no included : - main unit = 2pcs x 1.5V AAA size
- rain unit = 2pcs x 1.5V AA size
A. Key Mode — Setting the Calendar, Clock,℃/ ℉, INCH/ MM
Sequence of setting:
Year (2000-2099) →Month →Date→Hour→Minute →12Hr/ 24Hr →°C/°F→mm/inch→Exit.
1) When either the clock or calendar is being displayed, press for 2 seconds the MODE button until the
year display starts to flash.
2) Press UP or DOWN to set the year.
3) Press MODE to make the month display flash.
4) Press UP or DOWN to set the month, push and hold UP or DOWN to fast scroll through to the month
you want to set.
5) Press MODE to make the day display flash.
6) Press UP or DOWN to set the day, push and hold UP or DOWN to fast scroll through to the day you
want to set.
7) Press MODE to make the hour display flash.
8) Press UP or DOWN to set the hour.
9) Press MODE to make the minutes display flash.
10) Press UP or DOWN to set the minute.
11) Press MODE to make the 12/24 display flash.
12) Press UP or DOWN to set your clock to 12Hr or 24Hr time format.
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13) Press MODE to make the temperature display flash.
14) Press UP or DOWN to select the °F or °C format
15) Press MODE to make the MM (millimeters) or INCH (inches) display flash.
16) Press UP or DOWN to select the INCH format or the MM format
17) Press MODE to lock in the settings
Note: If you set the time and date after initial activation, the accuracy of the rainfall history data may be affected.
Reset the unit to clear the history by pressing the RESET button, then set your desired time and date.
18) Press the RE-SYNC button
19) Position the Rain Collector/ Remote Sensor close to the base unit
B. key snooze — setting alarm and active snooze
1) Press SNOOZE button to view ALARM time, then press once to active the alarm. Press a second time
to turn off the alarm.
If no key is pressed for 20 second, the time mode is automatically restored; otherwise, press the MODE
button return to the time mode.
2) Hold for 2 seconds the key SNOOZE button until the hour starts to flash.
3) Press UP or DOWN to set the hour
4) Press MODE button until the minutes start to flash.
5) Press UP or DOWN to set the minutes
C. Key Re-Sync --- Power Up Synchronization
The base unit will search for the RF signal from the rain collector for 6 minutes after reset or after batteries are
inserted. The synchronization between the base unit and the remote unit is achieved when the temperature
display on the main unit shows the OUT temperature.
The top left of the base unit screen will show the icon to indicate signal transmission. If the OUT
temperature does not show on the display within 6 minutes after reset, then press the RE-SYNC button and
the main unit will search for the RF signal for another 6 minutes. If the base unit still fails to show the out
temperature, refer to the LOSING SYNCHRONIZATION section
D. Key In/Out ---- Indoor And Outdoor Temperature
1) The indoor temperature is shown after activation until the first outdoor temperature signal is received.
The display will then change to the outdoor temperature reading.
2) Press the IN/OUT button to toggle between indoor and outdoor temperatures.
3) To activate Auto Scroll mode, press for 2 seconds the IN/OUT button. Double curved arrows will show
at the top of the LCD screen and the unit will automatically toggle between indoor and outdoor
temperatures. Press and hold the IN/OUT button for 2 seconds to De-activate Auto-Scroll Mode.
4) The temperature trend arrow, which is located directly above the temperature reading, will indicate the
trend of indoor and outdoor temperatures during the last three minutes.
E. Key Alert --- Temperature Alert
If the Alert is activated, when either the indoor or outdoor temperature exceeds the upper or lower pre-set
limits, the alarm will sound for five seconds. It will be accompanied by a flashing alert icon and flashing arrow
to show that the temperature has reached the upper or lower limit.
The audible alert will sound for five seconds every minute.

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Setting the Temperature Alert:
1) When setting the alert temperatures, the display will change in increments of 1°F or 1°C.
2) Press and hold the ALERT button until the alert icon up arrow and IN icon are shown on the display,
and the alert temperature is flashing
3) Press UP or DOWN to set the desired indoor alert temperature upper limit.
4) Press ALERT and the down arrow to display the IN icon. Press UP or DOWN to set the desired indoor
alert temperature lower limit
5) Press ALERT and the up arrow to display the OUT icon. Press UP or DOWN to set the desired outdoor
alert temperature upper limit
6) Press ALERT and the up arrow to display the OUT icon. Press UP or DOWN to set the desired outdoor
alert temperature lower limit
7) Press ALERT to confirm the setting and exit the alert temperature setting mode.
Activating the Temperature Alert
After you have entered all your temperature alert limits, press ALERT and the system will be activated. The
alert icon will show on the display.
De-activating the Temperature Alert
1) Press the ALERT button when either the indoor or outdoor temperature has exceeded the limit. The
audible alert will stop. The arrow icon and the alert icon will continue to flash to indicate the out of range
condition.
2) The alert will sound again if the indoor or outdoor temperature falls back within the upper or lower limit
and then exceeds the upper or lower limit again.
3) To turn off the alert permanently, press ALERT until the alert icon is no longer displayed.
Viewing Clock, Calendar, Rainfall Rate And Total Rainfall
1) Press the MODE button to toggle the main display between time, date, rainfall rate and total rainfall.
2) The rainfall reading is accumulative data since the last pres of either the RESET or the Clear BUTTON.
To clear the rainfall reading, press the CLEAR button when the rainfall reading is shown on the display.
F. Key HISTORY --- Rain Fall History
The unit has a large capacity memory that can store and display
1) Last hour rain fall
2) Last 24 hours total rain fall
3) Daily rain fall(Up to last six days as well as current day)
4) Weekly rain fall(Up to last six weeks as well as current week)
5) Monthly rain fall(Up to last six months as well as current month)
The Daily Rainfall history bar chart is set as the default display after activation
To view the rainfall history for other time periods:
1) Press once HISTORY to display the weekly rainfall;
2) Press again to display monthly;
3) Press again to display last hour (will display for 5 seconds only);
4) Press again to display last 24hours (will display for 5 seconds only);
5) Press again to return to daily display.

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The rainfall history bar chart displays in increments from 0.1” or 6.0”. Most of the time, the actual rainfall
reading will fall between increments. The bar chart will show the last increment that was actually reached.
For example: if the actual rainfall is 0.8”, the bar chart will show 0.5” The chart will not show 1.0” until the
actual rainfall total reaches 1.0”
More detailed daily, weekly and monthly history data are available. Press and hold the HISTORY button when
your desire corresponding history data are shown. The ”0” (current) bar will show up and the precise data will
be shown on the time display. Press UP or DOWN and you can scroll through the daily, weekly or monthly
prior data.
Note: On the bar chart display, the ”0” represents the current period.-1,-2,etc. indicate the prior periods.
G. Key MAX/MIN and Key CLEAR --- MAXIMUM And MINIMUM Records
Temperature Maximum and Minimum
The highest and lowest record of indoor temperature, outdoor temperature and rainfall are stores
automatically after you activate the base unit. You can recall the records at any time by pressing the MAX/MIN
button. With each press of the button, in sequence the display will show: indoor maximum reached, indoor
minimum reached, outdoor maximum, outdoor minimum, rainfall maximum and rainfall minimum. The
corresponding MAX or MIN icon will be display each time. To clear any maximum or minimum record, press
the CLEAR button when the appropriate record is shown on the display.
Rainfall maximum and minimum
The rainfall maximum and minimum record is a daily record, which counts from 12:00 am to 1:59 pm
everyday.
Aside from the automatic daily clear, pressing the CLEAR button when the appropriate record is shown on the
display can clear the rainfall maximum or minimum record.
Rain Collector / Remote Sensor
1) Self-emptying, waterproof with oversized collection area
2) Wide base to minimize tip-over
3) Transmission range: 100 ft.(range may be shorter based on interference present)
4) Transmission frequency: 433 MHz
5) Outdoor temperature range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
6) Includes 2 stainless steel screws and 2 spikes for mounting to solid surface or ground
7) Requires 2 X AA batteries (not included)
INSTALLATION
Locating the Base Unit and Remote Sensor
1) Choose a suitable place for the base unit and remote outdoor sensor, within the transmission distance.
2) Place the base unit near a window, but away from direct sunlight or sources of heat or air conditioning

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to ensure accurate temperature readings.
3) The location you choose is critical for maximizing the transmission range. The remote sensor is
designed to transmit unimpeded 80 to 100 ft. transmitting through walls, metal doors and metal framed
windows may reduce the transmission range. To optimize the transmission distance. The remote unit
should be positioned in a location that minimizes these obstructions. Other interference from electrical
sources such as home security systems. Wireless home entertainment equipment may interrupt the
transmission signal temporarily.
Notes:
1) The outdoor rain collector must be placed on a level, horizontal surface for accurate rainfall
measurement.
2) Use the enclosed screw to mouth the rain collector on a solid surface or suse the metal spikes to
secure the unit in a grassy area.
3) Warning: Ice will affect the accuracy of rainfall readings and will damage the internal mechanism of the
rain collector. In temperatures below freezing the collector can remain outdoors for temperature data
transmission, but the unit must be placed in a protected area to prevent ice damage.
MAINTENANCE
a) Battery installation of Rain collector
1) Press the hook and open the rain collector unit outer case and remove the inner cover to access
RESET/RE-SYNC buttons(Diagram 2)
2) Using a coin, unscrew the battery door at the bottom of the rain collector and insert 2 X AA batteries
according to the polarity markings.
3) Press the RESET button
4) Replace the battery door
5) Remove the tape from the pendulum inside to allow it to move freely
6) Close the outer case
Note: Make sure the battery door is closed securely to prevent water leakage.
7) When the OUT temperature is shown on the display of the base unit, synchronization between the base
unit and the remote sensor is complete.
b) Battery installation and activation
Warning:
1) Do not mix old and new batteries.
2) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium)batteries.
3) For maximum performance in normal conditions we recommend using good quality alkaline batteries.
When temperatures are below 32°F, alkaline batteries can lose power resulting in a loss of remote
transmission. If you reside in an area that experiences frequent temperatures below freezing, we
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c) Battery installation of Base Unit
1) Open the battery door at the back of the base unit and insert 2 X AAA batteries according to the polarity
markings. Replace the battery door.
2) Insert the end of a paper clip into the hole in RESET and push the button
3) Set the clock and calendar as follows.
d) Losing synchronization
If the main unit displayed a proper OUT temperature and rainfall rate, but now displays blanks”--.-c“ or --.-in».
The unit may have lost synchronization. If this occurs, press the RE-SYNC button of the main unit and the
RE-SYNC button on the rain collector. The base unit will search for the RF signal for 6 minutes and will
re-initialize synchronization with the remote unit.
DETAILS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THE USE OF BATTERIES
- Discard a used battery in nature or garbage pollutes and prevents the recovery of recyclable materials.
It is therefore important to limit consumption of batteries and follow these guidelines:
focus on alkaline batteries (that last longer than the saline batteries) and when possible, rechargeable
batteries
deposit batteries and accumulators in specific containers arranged among traders.
For example, metals will be valued and polluted the environment because they contain heavy metals
hazardous to health and the environment primarily (cadmium and nickel)
- The piles must installation by respecting the polarity indicated on the apparatus and the pile.
An incorrect positioning can is to damage the apparatus, is to cause escapes on the level of the pile, is to the extreme to
cause a fire or the explosion of the pile.
- To ensure proper operation, the batteries must be in good condition. In case of abnormality in the functioning of the
device, put fresh batteries
- Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. They could run, warm up, causing a fire or explosion.
- Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix zinc batteries with alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries
- The batteries must be removed from the device
- Also, remove the batteries from your device if you do not use it for a long time, if the batteries may leak and cause
damage.
- Never try to short-circuit the battery terminals
- Never dispose of batteries in fire, they might explode
- Charging of batteries is to be performed by an adult.
- Remove batteries from the device before reloading.
- We recommend an adult to supervise children when they change the batteries so that these instructions are complied
with or to make himself the replacement of batteries.
- If a battery is swallowed, immediately consult a doctor or poison control center nearest you.
Do not forget to carry the product with you

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