Maximum Maestro User manual

YELLOW BROWN
MAESTRO
INST TIONALLA
THIS MANUAL IS DESIGNED TO LEAD YOU STEP BY STEP THROUGH THE PROCEDURES REQUIRED
TO TEST, INSTALL AND USE YOUR WIRELESS MAESTRO. BY FOLLOWING THESE PROCEDURES AND
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM CORRECTLY IN THE BEGINNING, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY ALL THE
FEATURES OF YOUR WIRELESS MAESTRO FOR YEARS TO COME. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT
YOU PERFORM A TRIAL WIRING OF YOUR WIRELESS MAESTRO PRIOR TO FINAL INSTALLATION.
1000
0
1
Locate the Batteries and Battery charger, then charge the
batteries according to the charger instructions. You will need them
later. The batteries will be kept charged by the solar panel
when installed in the transmitter. They should not need replacement
for two to three years. When they do need replacement use 1000
milliamp/hour batteries. (Do use Alkaline or NiMH
batteries.
NiCad
NiCad
NiCad NOT
)
WIRELESS
YELLOW BROWN
WHITE
GREEN
RED
WHITE
GREEN
RED
YELLOW
2You now need to wire your receiver to your display unit.
Connect the and wires from the RECEIVER
to the power terminals on the back of the MAESTRO (the
polarity does not matter). Connect the wires from the 12 volt
power supply to the same power terminals (again the polariity
does not matter). Connect the wire from the RECEIVER
to TERMINAL #1 and the BLACK wire from the RECEIVER to
TERMINAL #2 on the rear of the MAESTRO meter.
RED GREEN
WHITE
2
1
OUT
GND
IN
543
WHITE
GREEN
RED
MAESTRO
RECEIVER
12 VOLT
POWER
SUPPLY
RECEIVER WIRING
YELLOW
3
Feed the and wires from the Wireless
Wind Transmitter through the small access hole in one of the
black rubber boots. Using the solid brass nuts from the
Hardware Pack, attach the wires to the two terminals on the
Wind Speed Sensor (no polarity). Do NOT adjust the nuts that
YELLOW BROWN
SMALL HOLE
IN BOOT
WIRELESS
TRANSMITTER
WIRES
BOOT
BRASS
NUT
BRASS
NUT
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BROWN
YELLOW
POWER
TERMINALS
YELLOW
GREEN
RED
WHITE
BROWN
WHITE.............to...............TERMINAL #1
............to...............TERMINAL #2
.................to........Power (no polarity)
............to........Power (no polarity)
.........to......Rainwatch (optional)
...........to......Rainwatch (optional)
BLACK
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
AND
YELLOW BROWN
YELLOW
WIRES
BROWN
AND
are already on the sensor.
BLACK
BLACK

MAESTRO
INST TIONALLA
WIRELESS
WHITE
ORANGE
RED
GREEN
TRANSMITTER WIRING
4
BOSS
42
3
1
WHITE
BOOT
5
SMALL HOLE
IN BOOT
ORANGE
BLACK
RED
GREEN
5-CONDUCTOR
CABLE
WIRELESS
TRANSMITTER
BRASS
NUT
PIN
WIND SPEED
SENSOR
5
STRAIGHT
STUB MAST
2-CONDUCTOR
CABLE
COTTER
Slide the straight stub mast through the black rubber
boot and insert it into the Wind Speed Sensor, securing
it with the supplied stainless steel cotter pin. Once the
final installation is made and proper function is verified,
coat all the wire connections with a silicone sealant
designed for electrical connections (not supplied). Slip
the boot over the base of the sensor.
BOOT
WIND DIRECTION
SENSOR
COTTER
Z-STUB
MAST
5-CONDUCTOR
CABLE
#3
TERMINAL
ALIGNED
OVER
MAST
BOOT
PIN
6
Slide the “Z” shaped mast through the black rubber boot and
insert it into the Wind Direction Sensor. Align the sensor so
that the number 3 terminal is located over the horizontal
section of the “z” shaped mast and secure it with the supplied
stainless steel cotter pin. Once the final installation is made
and proper function is verified, coat all the wire connections
with a silicone sealant designed for electrical connections
(not supplied). Slip the boot over the base of the sensor.
ORANGE
RED
GREEN
WHITE
WHITE.............to...............TERMINAL #1
.........to...............TERMINAL #2
............to...............TERMINAL #3
.................to...............TERMINAL #4
............to...............TERMINAL #5
BLACK
ORANGE
RED
GREEN
Feed the terminal lug end of the five-conductor cable
through the other rubber boot and connect the lugs to
the terminals on the bottom of the wind-direction sensor
with the brass nuts from the Hardware Pack. Do NOT
adjust the nuts that are already on the sensor.
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Align the sensor so that the number 3 terminal is located
over the horizontal section of the “z” shaped mast

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1000
1000
7
Open the battery compartment by removing the stainless
steel screws in the cover. Insert the two 1000 Milliamp
batteries that have been fully charged per the
charger instructions. The test light in the wireless
transmitter will blink once to indicate that the batteries
have been installed properly.
Ni-Cad
1000 MILLIAMP
NI-CAD BATTERIES
WIRELESS
TRANSMITTER
1000
1000
TEST LIGHT
TEST
BUTTON
8
Plug in the 12 volt power supply that is connected to the
instrument and the receiver Test the transmitter by depressing
the test button. After a few seconds the test light should blink
every two seconds. This indicates that the transmitter is in test
mode, which lasts for 15 minutes. At the end of 15 minutes the
transmitter will return to normal operating mode.
.
After initial
power up, the indicator light on the receiver should blink red
every two seconds. This indicates proper communication
between the receiver and the wind transmitter. (NOTE: If more
than 15 minutes has passed since the button on the wind
transmitter was pushed it will need to be pushed again.) The
light on the receiver will blink other colors when different sensors
are installed.
TEST LIGHT
2
1
OUT
GND
IN
543
RECEIVER
12 VOLT
POWER SUPPLY
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
INDICATOR
ORANGE
RED
GREEN
TRANSMITTER
RED
GREEN
ORANGE
....................WIND
................RAIN
.........TEMPERATURE

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Z-SHAPED ARM
WIRELESS
TRANSMITTER
LOCKING
BRACKET
ALIGNMENT
HOLE
STAINLESS-STEEL
STAINLESS-STEEL
MOUNTING SCREWS
ALIGNMENT SCREW
STAINLESS-STEEL
MOUNTING SCREWS
Mount the Wireless Wind Transmitter to the “Z” shaped
arm. Remove the four stainless steel screws holding the
locking bracket. Place the transmitter over the arm as
shown. Insert one stainless steel screw through the
center of the locking bracket and into the alignment hole
in the z-shaped arm. Re-attach the locking bracket
with the four remaining stainless steel screws.
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MAESTRO
INSTALLATION
WIRELESS
WIND SPEED
INDICATED
ON DIAL
9
WIND
DIRECTION
LIGHTS
Perform a test of your wireless MAESTRO. Spin the cups on
the wind sensor and a speed should be indicated on the dial
(there will be a brief delay). Slowly rotate the vane on the wind
direction sensor and the lights indicating wind direction should
change (again, there will be a brief delay).
If the above tests do not produce the results described, refer
to the trouble-shooting section at the back of this manual for
assistance.
10 Replace the plastic battery cover. Make
sure to seat the cover properly over the
glued in gasket.
1000
1000
over

8 FEET
CHIMNEY
MOUNT
TRIPOD
MOUNT
WALL
MOUNT
EVE
MOUNT
13
VENT-PIPE
MOUNT
Secure the sensors and stub masts to the mounting mast with the
two hose clamps provided (see illustration). Move the completed
mast assembly as close as possible to your preferred final mounting
location. Also move the instrument meter and receiver combination
as close as possible to their final mounting location. Check to make
sure that proper communication between the receiver and transmitter
still exists by verifying that the light on the receiver is still flashing
red every two seconds. NOTE: If more than 15 minutes has passed
since the button on the wind transmitter was pushed, it will need to
be pushed again (see step 8). If the signal has been lost, move to
an alternate installation location for a better signal with the receiver
flashing every two seconds.
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MAESTRO
INSTALLATION
WIRELESS
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A mounting mast and bracket for your particular situation will need
to be purchased. Radio Shack and home supply stores often have
a selection of masts and mounting brackets. The ideal mounting
mast and bracket should provide approximately eight feet of vertical
clearance above nearby obstacles. Do not use a mounting mast
made of fiberglass or PVC plastic because of electrical grounding
considerations. Check with local building/electrical code enforcement
officer about mounting mast grounding requirements.
HOSE
CLAMPS
EAST
MOUNTING
MAST
STUB
MAST
STUB
MAST
RECEIVER
14
Make sure that the “z” shaped arm is facing east
and the solar panel is facing south
Permanently install the mounting mast and brackets following the
manufacturer’s instructions (See illustration, step 13).
SOUTH

MAESTRO
INSTALLATION
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CABLE-HOLE
CABLES
SCREW
WOOD
PANEL
WALL
15
SCREW
RECEIVER
12 VOLT
POWER
SUPPLY
Mount the brass instrument meter directly over the cable hole that is also used
to route power to the instrument. For the cleanest installation, we recommend
making a hole in the wall large enough to insert the wireless receiver. We also
recommend mounting the brass meter to one of our pre-drilled mounting panels.
HOLE

RECEIVER
12345
12 VOLT
POWER
SUPPLY
12345
MAESTRO
MINI-MAX
WHITE
BLACK
MAESTRO
OPTIONAL INSTALLATION
MAESTRO WITH MINI-MAX
WIRELESS
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1
2
3
4
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
IN
COM
OUT
IN
COM
OUT
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
GREENRED
MAESTRO AND MINI-MAX CONNECTIONS
Connect the and wires from the RECEIVER to the power terminals on the back of the MINI-MAX
(no polarity).
Connect the wires from the 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY to the same MINI-MAX power terminals (no polarity).
On the MINI-MAX, connect the wire from the RECEIVER to TERMINAL #1 (IN) and the BLACK wire from
the RECEIVER to TERMINAL #2 (COM).
Connect the two instruments using the supplied grey sheathed BLACK and wires as follows:
RED GREEN
WHITE
WHITE
A. Connect the wire from MAESTRO TERMINAL #1 (IN) to MINI-MAX TERMINAL #3 (OUT)
B. Connect the BLACK wire from MAESTRO TERMINAL #2 (COM) to MINI-MAX TERMINAL #2 (COM)
Connect the wires from the 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY to the MAESTRO power terminals (no polarity).
WHITE
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WHITE
YELLOW
BROWN
GREEN
RED
MAESTRO
WIRELESS
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12345
RECEIVER
12345
12 VOLT
POWER
SUPPLY
12345
MINI-MAX
MAESTRO RAINWATCH
WHITE
BLACK
YELLOW
BROWN
GREEN
RED
1
2
3
4
5
OPTIONAL INSTALLATION
MAESTRO WITH MINI-MAX AND RAINWATCH
AC
P0WER
SENSOR
WHITE
YELLOW BROWN
WHITE
WHITE
GREEN
RED
MAESTRO WITH MINI-MAX AND RAINWATCH CONNECTIONS
Connect the and wires from the RECEIVER to the power terminals on the back of the MINI-MAX
(no polarity).
Connect the wires from the 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY to the same MINI-MAX power terminals (no polarity).
On the MINI-MAX, connect the wire from the RECEIVER to TERMINAL #1 (IN) and the BLACK wire from the
RECEIVER to TERMINAL #2 (COM).
Connect the MINI-MAX and MAESTRO instruments using the supplied grey sheathed BLACK and wires
as follows:
RED GREEN
WHITE
WHITE
A. Connect the wire from MAESTRO TERMINAL #1 (IN) to MINI-MAX TERMINAL #3 (OUT).
B. Connect the BLACK wire from MAESTRO TERMINAL #2 (COM) to MINI-MAX TERMINAL #2 (COM).
WHITE
Connect the wires from the 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY to terminals 1 and 2 of the RAINWATCH (no polarity).
Connect the wires from the other 12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY to the power terminals on the MAESTRO
(no polarity).
Connect the wire from the RECEIVER to TERMINAL #4 on the RAINWATCH. Connect the
wire from the RECEIVER to TERMINAL #5 of the RAINWATCH.
YELLOW BROWN
IN
COM
OUT
IN
COM
OUT

MAESTRO
OPERATION
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HIGHEST GUST
Holding the toggle switch to the right will display the
speed and direction of the highest gust since the
instrument was last reset.
AVERAGE WIND SPEED & DIRECTION
Lightly holding the toggle switch to the left will display the
two minute average wind speed and prevailing direction.
RESETTING MEMORY
To reset the gust register, average wind speed and direction recording,
fully depress the small push button for five seconds. The MAESTRO
will again begin storing new data.
TREND REGISTER POINTER
You can reset the Trend Register Pointer by turning the knob
located in the center of the dial face.
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EXTREMELY HIGH WIND SPEEDS
If the winds exceed 100mph, the instrument will automatically switch into double mode.
Two lights in the center meter opening in the dial will flash simultaneously and the meter
reading will indicate half the wind speed (75mph = 75X2=150mph). If the winds
exceed 200mph, the instrument will automatically switch into triple mode. The two lights
in the dial will light continuously and the reading will be one third the actual wind speed
(75mph = 75X3=225mph). The MAESTRO will stay in triple mode until the wind drops
below 150mph.
LIGHTS

TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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FLASHING
LED s
NO SERIAL DATA
(Instrument has never recognized a receiver)
THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS SHOW HOW THE INSTRUMENT
DIAL WILL INDICATE IMPROPER OPERATION.
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-10
-20
-30
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90
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12
10
0
-10
-20
20
30
40
-30
FLASHING
LED s
MINI-MAX
MAESTRO
SYMPTOM:
REMEDY:
-The pointer is in the 3 o’clock position
-The central LED’s are flashing
-The (Maestro) primary direction LED’s are illuminated
-Check all wire connections (Refer to installation diagrams)
-Re-boot the system by unplugging the power
supply, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in.
-The light on the receiver will flash and then
five times, indicating that the receiver is
now powered-up.
-If the instrument continues to display the error code,
call Maximum for further assistance.
RED
GREEN
RED
GREEN
Note: Depending on the origin of the problem, error
codes may not display on all instruments.

WIRELESS
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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NO SIGNAL FROM ANY TRANSMITTER
(Instrument recognizes the receiver, but the receiver does not recognize the sensor(s).)
SYMPTOM:
REMEDY:
-Maestro needle points to 0 MPH and the North LED is illuminated.
-Mini-Max needle points to 32 F (or 0 C)
-Test the batteries in each external SENSOR/TRANSMITTER
and replace if necessary.
-Put the TRANSMITTER(S) into TEST MODE by pressing TEST
BUTTON in the battery compartment of TRANSMITTER.
This should cause the LED on the receiver to flash RED every
2 seconds.
-Remove the RECEIVER from the wall and confirm receipt of
TRANSMISSION(S) based on the color of the flashing light.
MINI-MAX
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MAESTRO
Celcius
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30
20
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-10
-20
-30
50
60
70
80
90
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11
12
10
0
-10
-20
20
30
40
-30
RECEIVER
INDICATOR
ORANGE
RED
GREEN
TRANSMITTER
RED
GREEN
ORANGE
....................WIND
................RAIN
.........TEMPERATURE
-If the instrument continues to display the error code, call Maximum
for further assistance.
Note: Depending on the origin of the problem, error
codes may not display on all instruments.
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WIRELESS
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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NO SIGNAL FROM WIND TRANSMITTER
(Instrument has received, then lost sensor(s) signal)
SYMPTOM:
REMEDY:
-The pointer is in the 12 o’clock position.
-Central LED’s flashing.
-Re-charge and/or replace the batteries in the WIND
TRANSMITTER.
-Put TRANSMITTER(S) into TEST MODE by pressing the TEST
BUTTON in the battery compartment of TRANSMITTER. This
should cause the LED on the receiver to flash RED every 2 seconds.
-If the instrument continues to display the error code, call Maximum
for further assistance.
AA NiCad
MINI-MAX
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MAESTRO
FLASHING
LED s
Celcius
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30
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-10
-20
-30
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80
90
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11
12
10
0
-10
-20
20
30
40
-30
FLASHING
LED s
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WIRELESS
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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NO SIGNAL FROM TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
SYMPTOM:
REMEDY:
-The pointer is in the 9 o’clock position.
-Central LED’s flashing.
-Check and replace (if necessary) the AA Alkaline batteries in the
TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER.
-Put TRANSMITTER(S) into TEST MODE by pressing the TEST BUTTON
in the battery compartment of the TRANSMITTER. This should cause the
LED on the receiver to flash RED every 2 seconds.
-If the instrument continues to display the error code, call Maximum
for further assistance.
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MAESTRO
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-20
-30
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90
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10
0
-10
-20
20
30
40
-30
FLASHING
LED s
MINI-MAX
FLASHING
LED s
(Instrument has received, then lost sensor(s) signal)
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WIRELESS
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
NO SIGNAL FROM RAIN TRANSMITTER
SYMPTOM:
REMEDY:
-Maestro needle points to 0 MPH.
-Mini-Max needle points to -35.
-Central LED’s flashing.
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-10
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-30
(Instrument has received, then lost sensor(s) signal)
REMOVE OUTER
CASE BY LOOSENING
FOUR SCREWS
SLIP CAP OFF
CYLINDER HOUSING
TRANSMITTER
CIRCUIT BOARD
REMOVE
TRANSMITTER
CIRCUIT BOARD
FROM CYLINDER
TEST
MODE
OPERATING
MODE
JUMPER
JUMPER
SET JUMPER TO
TEST MODE BY
COVERING BOTH PINS
-Re-install the AA Alkaline batteries in the RAIN TRANSMITTER once the jumper has been moved.
-Check LED on receiver to make sure it is blinking orange every 4 seconds.
-Check the instruments to see if the error has been corrected.
-Unlike the WIND and TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTERS, the RAIN TRANSMITTER will not automatically
exit test MODE after 15 minutes. Therefore, you must take the rain transmitter out of test mode manually. To
do so: remove the batteries, then move the jumper on the RAIN TRANSMITTER circuit board back to covering
only one pin of the 2-pin terminal (it does not matter which pin is covered). Re-install the batteries and cover.
-If the instrument continues to display the error code, call Maximum for further assistance.
MAESTRO MINI-MAX
FLASHING
LED s
FLASHING
LED s
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
-Remove and test the AA Alkaline batteries in the RAIN TRANSMITTER. If dead, replace batteries and check
operation. If good, continue to next step.
-Put the RAIN TRANSMITTER into TEST MODE by removing the batteries, then moving the jumper on the
RAIN TRANSMITTER circuit board to cover both pins of the 2-pin terminal.

WIRELESS
FCC NOTICE
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NOTES
Warning: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Maximum,
Inc. in writing as the party responsible for compliance could 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. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged into try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.