Raddy L7 User manual

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RADDY
L7 Professional Lora WiFi Weather Station
User Manual
1. Introduction..........................................................................3
2. Warnings and Cautions........................................................3
3. Getting Started.....................................................................3
3.1 Parts List.........................................................................3
3.2 Recommend Tools.........................................................6
3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up................................................6
3.3.1 Install Integrated Outdoor Sensor Battery................6
3.4 Display Console............................................................9
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console.....................................9
3.4.2 Setup the Display Console ....................................11
3.4.3 Connect Sensors with Display Console.................12
3.5 Sensor Operation Verification.......................................13
3.6 WiFi Setup Guide.........................................................14
4. Sensors Pre-Installation.....................................................14
4.1 Test the Sensors Before Installation.............................14
4.2 Site Survey Before Installation......................................14
4.3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication.................15
5. Final Installation of Sensors...............................................16
5.1 Integrated outdoor Sensor Installation..........................16
6. Low Battery Icon................................................................22
7. Display Console Operation................................................22
7.1 Quick Display Mode......................................................22
7.2 Set (Program) Mode....................................................23

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7.3 Sensors Search Mode..................................................26
7.4 Max/Min Viewing and Reset Mode...............................27
7.5 Snooze Mode...............................................................28
7.6 Backlight Mode.............................................................29
8. Alarm Mode........................................................................30
8.1 Alarm Triggered............................................................30
8.2 View High/Low Alarm Value.........................................30
8.3 Setting the Alarms........................................................31
8.4 Alarm and Key Beeper ON/OFF...................................33
9. Optional Calibration Mode............................................33
9.1 Calibration of Temperature Mode.................................34
9.2 Calibration of Humidity Mode........................................35
9.3 Calibration of Sensors Mode........................................36
10. Other Features of Display Console..................................40
10.1 Weather Forecasting..................................................40
10.2 Weather Icons............................................................41
10.3 Moon Phase...............................................................42
10.4 Feels Like and AT Temperature ...............................42
10.5 Pressure Threshold Setting........................................44
10.6 Restore Factory Default..............................................45
11. Maintenance....................................................................45
12. Trouble Shooting Guide...................................................47
13. Specification....................................................................49

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1.Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Professional WiFi Wireless
Weather Station. The following user guide provides step by
step instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting.
2.Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike,
including your weather station mounting pole. Never install the
weather station in a storm.
Warning: Installing your weather station in a high location
may result in injury or death. Perform as much of the initial
check out and operation on the ground and inside a building or
home. Only install the weather station on a clear, dry day.
3.Getting Started
The weather station consists of a display console, a sensor
array with Integrated Outdoor Sensors, and mounting
hardware.
3.1 Parts List
The weather station consists of the following parts (as
referenced in Figure 1 ).

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QTY
Item
Image
1
Display Console
Frame Dimensions (LxHxW):
7.6x5.5x1.1inch
(193X140X28mm)
LCD Dimensions (LxW):
6.3x 3.7inch (160X93mm)
1
Integrated Outdoor
Transmitter
Dimensions: 13x11x5.9 inch
(330x280x150mm)
1
Foot Mounting (with pole
insert)
Dimensions: 4x3x1.5inch
(101x76x37mm)
1
Mounting Bracket Back Plate
(pole mount) Dimensions:
3x2.96x0.79inch
(76x75x20mm)
1
Mounting Pole Dimensions:
11.8x1.18x0.79inch
(300x30x20mm)

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QTY
Item
Image
2
Pole mounting nuts (M3) / bolts
Ø3)
4
Pole mounting nuts (M5) / bolts
( Ø5)
4
Tapping screws
1
Manual
1
Power Adapter
Figure 1

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3.2 Recommend Tools
●Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws)
●Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration)
●Adjustable Wrench
3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up
Note: The outdoor sensor array must be powered and
updating before powering up the console, or the console will
stop scanning and connecting with the sensors.
The following illustration shows the full segment of integrated
outdoor sensor including Thermo-Hygrometer, Wind, Rain, UV
and Sunlight sensor, as shown in Figure 2.
3.3.1 Install Integrated Outdoor Sensor Battery.
Figure 2

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Locate the battery door on the bottom of transmitter as show in
Figure 3.
Note: Do not install the batteries backwards. You can
permanently damage the outdoor sensors. The solar panel
does not charge the batteries, so rechargeable batteries are
not recommended.
Figure 3
Remove the battery door on the back of the sensor by
removing the set screw, as show in Figure 4.
Figure 4

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Inserting 3 AA fresh batteries as show in Figure 5.Close the
battery door. Make sure that the gasket (around the battery
compartment) is properly seated in its trace prior to closing the
door and Tighten the set screw.
Note: We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries for
outdoor sensors in cold weather environments.
The Integrated outdoor sensor LED indicator(White button) will
light for 3 seconds, and then flash once per 16 seconds
thereafter. Each time it flashes, the sensor is transmitting data.
Figure 5
Note: If the sensor does not power up after inserting the
batteries, press the reset button as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 6
3.4 Display Console
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console
The following illustration shows the full segment LCD display
for feature description purposes only in Figure 7,and will not
appear like this during normal operation.

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Figure 7
1.Time and date
2.Time alarm icon
3.Internet SYNC Time icon
4.Indoor temp and humidity
display
5.Indoor temperature and
humidity HI/LO alarm icon
6. Indoor Dew Point display
7. Indoor Dew Point
`High/Low Alarm (in circle)
8.Weather forecast icon
9.Moon Phase icon
10.Outdoor temp and
humidity display
11.Outdoor temperature and
humidity HI/LO alarm icon
12.Outdoor temp dew point
and feels like display
13.Outdoor temp dew point,
AT and feels like high/low
icon
14.Reception signal Icon
15.Min/Max reset for 24h
icon
16.WiFi network signal icon
17.Wind direction (N,W, S,
E)
18.Wind direction value
display
19.Integrated outdoor
sensor Low power indicator
20.Temperature units (°F
or °C)
21.Humidity units of
measure (%)
22. Pressure (REL and ABS)
display
23. Pressure units of
measure
24. Pressure Hi/Lo Alarm
icon
25. Wind gust and average
display
26. Wind speed units of
measure
27. Wind gust and average
HI alarm icon
28. Rainfall display (RATE,
24h,
WEEK,MONTH, TOTAL)
29.Rainfall units of measure
30.Rainfall Hi Alarm
31.UV Index display
32.UV Hi Alarm icon
33.Sunshine intensity
34.Sunlight units of measure
35. Sunlight Hi Alarm icon

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3.4.2 Setup the Display Console
1. Plug in the display console with power adapter.
BL ON will display in the time area for three seconds when
powered up. Conversely, The AC OFF icon will display .
Note: It is recommended to plug in the power adapter to
reduce the battery consumption and extend the service life.
The console will instantly display indoor temperature, humidity,
dew point, air pressure, weather forecast, moon phase, time
and date.
2. Display Console Batteries Installation
Remove the battery door on the back of the display, as shown
in Figure 8. Install three AAA (alkaline or lithium) batteries. The
display will beep once and layout of display will light up for a
few seconds to verify all segments are operating properly.

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Figure 8
Replace the battery door, and unfold out the desk stand to
place the console in the upright position
Note: The battery is a back-up of weather station console,
saving console settings when powered off from adapter.
3.4.3 Connect Sensors with Display Console
Once the display console is powered up, it will automatically
scan all the nearby Integrated Outdoor sensors.
Note: Do not press any button until all the remote sensors
report in the display screen, otherwise the display console will
terminate to connect with remote sensors.
Note: While in the search mode, the remote search icon
will be constantly displayed until all the measured values
received. The console will automatically switch to the normal
mode from which all further settings can be performed.

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When connected with the Integrated Outdoor Sensor, the
measured value (Outdoor temperature, humidity, wind
direction, wind gust and average, rainfall, UV and Sunlight
index, Dew point and feels like) will show up on the display
console.
Note: Make sure that the distance between weather station
sensors and display console should be within 10ft (3m) to 100ft
(30m). If the weather station sensors is too close or too far
away, it may not receive a proper signal.
3.5 Sensor Operation Verification
The following steps verify proper operation of the sensors prior
to install the sensor array.
1. Verify proper operation of the rain gauge. Tip the
Integrated outdoor sensor back and forth several times. You
will heard a “ticking” sound within the rain gauge. Verify the
rain reading on the display console is not reading 0.00. Each
“ticking” represents 0.1 inch of rainfall.
2. Verify proper operating of the wind speed. Rotate the
wind cups manually or with a constant speed fan. Verify the
wind speed is not reading 0.0.
3. Verify proper operation of in/outdoor temperature.
Verify the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with
the console and sensor array in the same location (about 5 to
10’ (1.5 to 3 meters) apart). The sensors should be within 4°F
/2°C (the accuracy is ± 2°F/1°C). Allow about 30 minutes for
both sensors to stabilize.
4. Verify proper operation of in/outdoor humidity. Verify
the indoor and outdoor humidity. Verify the indoor and outdoor
humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in

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the same location (about 5 to 10’ (1.5 to 3 meters) apart). The
sensors should be within 10% (the accuracy is ± 5%). Allow
about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize.
3.6 WiFi Connection Guide
For weather station models with WiFi function, you can start to
set up wifi connection and weather data uploading. For details
of this part, please refer to the separate “WiFi Setup Guide”
Manual.
4. Sensors Pre-installation
4.1 Test the Sensors Before Installation
Recommend to operate and test the weather station for one
week before installing it in the permanent location. In this
period, you can check out all of the functions, ensure proper
operation, and familiarize with the professional weather station
and calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the
wireless range of the weather station.
4.2 Site Survey Before Before Installation
Do a site survey before installing the weather station. Take the
following points into Consider:
1. Clean the rain gauge once per year (obstacles inside will
affect the accurate), and change the batteries every two years.
Provide as easy access as possible to the weather station.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures.
In general, install the sensor array at least 5ft (1.5m) from any
building, structure, ground, or roof top.

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3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is
to install the sensor array at least four times the distance of the
height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is
20ft (6m) tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)’ = 56ft (17m) away. Use
common sense. If the weather station is installed next to a tall
building, the wind and rain will not be accurate.
4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between
display console and transmitter in an open field can reach a
distance of up to 4920ft (1500m), assume there are no
interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high
voltage lines. Wireless radio signals will not penetrate metal
buildings. Most wireless applications will only reach up to 656ft
(200m) due to building obstructions, walls and interference.
5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can,
in the worst case, entirely cut off radio communication. Please
take this into consideration when choosing display console or
mounting locations.
4.3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Wireless communication is susceptible to other interference,
such as distance, walls and metal barriers. We recommend the
following best and useful practices for trouble-free wireless
communication.
1. Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the console
several feet away from computer monitors and TVs.
2. Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other
433 MHz devices and communication is intermittent, try turning
off these other devices for troubleshooting purposes. You may
need to relocate the wireless transmitters or receivers to avoid
intermittent communication.

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3. Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at 300ft line of
sight (no interference, barriers or walls) but typically you will
get 100ft maximum under most real-world installations, which
include passing through barriers or walls.
4. Metal Barriers. Radio frequency will not pass through
metal barriers such as aluminum siding. If you have metal
siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a
clear line of sight.
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission
medium. Each “wall”or obstruction decreases the transmission
range by the factor shown below.
Medium
RF Signal Strength Reduction
Glass (untreated)
5-15%
Plastics
10-15%
Wood
10-40%
Brick
10-40%
Concrete
40-80%
Metal
90-100%
5. Final Installation of Sensors
5.1 Integrated Outdoor Sensor Installation

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This Professional Weather Station can be used in both the
Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Prior to installation, you
will need to calibrate the wind direction.
Note: There are four alphabet letter of N, E, S and W
around the wind direction.(N is North, E is East, S is South, W
is West)
Northern Hemispheres
Southern Hemispheres
5.1.1 Northern Hemispheres (NOR) References.
The cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) molded on the body of the
outdoor sensor are indicators for the Northern Hemisphere
only.
Step 1: There is a “S” indicator on the wind vane that indicates
South, as shown in Figure 9. Check the wind directions with
compass and Align this “S” marker in the direction of South.

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Figure 9
Step 2: Console operation set to Northern Hemispheres( NOR
in the time area) in Location division. (Check the detailed step
of setting the time area in the part 17 of Chapter 7.2)
5.1.2 Southern Hemispheres (NOR) References.
For Southern Hemisphere installations, ignore the direction (N,
S, E, W), and face the solar panel to the North (and in a
sunny position) when it comes to install the Integrated outdoor
sensor, as show in figure 10.
Step 1: Install the Integrated outdoor transmitter and face the
solar panel to the North.
South
North

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Figure 10
Step 2: Console operation set to Southern Hemispheres( SOU
in the time area) in Location division. (Check the detailed step
of setting the time area in the part 17 of Chapter 7.2)
Note: The location division (NOR or SOU) on the Display
Console and the directions of the sensor have to be adjusted
to match with your real location.
If the wind direction sensor is not positioned correctly during
installation, permanent wind direction error will be introduced.
5.1.3 Mounting & Fixing the Sensor Horizontally
Fasten the integrated outdoor sensor to the mounting pole
brackets with two foot-mounting screws Ø3 bolts and M3 nuts.
South
North

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Then, tighten the mounting pole to your existing mounting pole
with the four bolts ( Ø5) and nuts (M5) , or fix it on the flat
surface with four tapping screws, as show in Figure 11.
Figure 11