Raddy WF-100C Lite User manual

WF-100C Lite Professional Wi-Fi Weather Station
User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................3
2. Warnings ............................................................................................................3
3. Getting Started...................................................................................................3
3.1 Parts List ....................................................................................................3
3.2 Recommended Tools .................................................................................5
3.3 Get Ready for Installation...........................................................................5
3.3.1 Install Batteries into the Integrated Outdoor Sensor.........................5
3.4 Display Console..........................................................................................7
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console................................................................7
3.4.2 Setup the Display Console...............................................................8
3.4.3 Connect the Sensors with Display Console......................................9
3.5 Sensor Operation Verification.....................................................................9
4. Sensors Pre-installation..................................................................................10
4.1 Site Survey Before Installation .................................................................10
4.2 Test the Sensors before Fixing.................................................................10
4.3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication.............................................10
5. Final Installation of Sensors...........................................................................11
5.1 Installation of Integrated Outdoor Sensor.................................................11
5.1.1 For Northern Hemispheres (NOR) Reference................................11
5.1.2 For Southern Hemispheres (SOU) Reference................................12
5.1.3 Mounting Foot Installation ..............................................................13
5.1.4 Mounting Pole Installation ..............................................................13
5.1.5 Outdoor Sensor Installation............................................................14
6. Low Battery Icon..............................................................................................14
7. Console Operation...........................................................................................14
7.1 Quick Display Mode..................................................................................14
7.2 Set (Program) Mode.................................................................................15
7.3 Sensor Search Mode................................................................................16
7.4 Max/Min Record Viewing and Reset.........................................................16
7.5 Snooze Mode ...........................................................................................17
7.6 Back Light Mode.......................................................................................17
7.6.1 Adjustable Brightness of Backlight .................................................17
8. Alarm Mode......................................................................................................17
8.1 Alarm Triggered........................................................................................18
8.2 Check the Max and Min Alarms Value......................................................18
8.3 Setting the Alarms....................................................................................18
8.4 Alarm and Key Beeper ON/OFF...............................................................19
9. Other Features of Display Console................................................................19
9.1 Weather Forecasting................................................................................19

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9.2 Weather Icons..................................................................................................... 19
9.3 Moon Phases.......................................................................................................20
9.4 Feels Like Temperature.....................................................................................20
9.4.1 Feels Like Temperature......................................................................... 20
9.5 Pressure Threshold Setting...............................................................................21
9.6 Optional Calibration............................................................................................21
9.6.1 Optional Calibration of Temperature.................................................... 22
9.6.2 Optional Calibration of Humidity........................................................... 22
9.6.3 Optional Calibration of Sensor.............................................................. 23
10. Weather Server Registration Guide.....................................................................26
10.1 Sign up at WeatherCloud.net......................................................................... 26
10.2 Sign up on Wunderground.com..................................................................... 30
11. WiFi Setup of WF-100C Lite................................................................................... 36
11.1 Connect your Device to the Wi-Fi of the Display Console......................... 36
11.1.1 Connect your PC to the Wi-Fi of the Display Console.................... 37
11.1.2 Connect your MAC to the Wi-Fi of the Display Console................. 37
11.1.3 Connect your iPhone or iPad to the WiFi of the Display Console.38
11.2 Open the Configuration Web Page of the Display Console.......................40
11.2.1 Display Console Network Settings and Weather Server Setup.....40
11.2.2 Time Zone Settings...............................................................................41
11.2.3 Permanently Saving Data Entered via the WF-100C Lite.............. 42
11.3 WiFi Connection Status................................................................................... 43
12. View the Weather Station Data via Internet....................................................... 43
12.1 View your weather station data on Weathercloud.......................................43
12.2 View your weather station data on Weather Underground........................43
13. Firmware Upgrade on Display Console..............................................................43
13.1 Connect the Wi-Fi of Display Console (Refer to 12)...................................43
13.2 Update Process................................................................................................ 43
14. Restore Factory Default..........................................................................................45
15. Maintenance...............................................................................................................45
16. Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................... 46
17. Specifications............................................................................................................48
17.1 Measurement Specifications...........................................................................48
17.2 Wireless Specifications....................................................................................49
17.3 Power Consumption.........................................................................................49
17.4 WiFi Specifications........................................................................................... 49

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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Raddy WF-100C Lite Professional WIFI Wireless
Weather station. The following user guide provides step-by-step instructions for
installation, operation and troubleshooting.
2. Warnings
Warning: Metal objects, such as your weather station mounting pole, may attract
a lightning strike. DO NOT install the weather station in a storm. If you plan to set up
the outdoor transmitter on your roof, please assemble the lightning rod.
Warning: Install your weather station in a high location may result in injury or
death. Perform as much of the initial check out and operation.
3. Getting Started
The WF-100C Lite weather station consists of one Display console, one Integrated
Outdoor Sensor, and some mounting hardware.
3.1 Parts List
The WF-100C Lite weather station consists of the following parts.
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Item
QTY
Display Console
Frame Dimensions (L x W x H):
6.4" x 0.7" x 5.3"
LCD Dimensions (L x W):
5.0" x 3.1"
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Integrated Outdoor Sensor
Dimensions (L x W x H)：
11.8” x 5.9” x 11”
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Foot Mounting (with pole insert)
Dimensions: 3.3” x 6.0” x 8.5”
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Mounting Bracket Back Plate (pole
mount)
Dimensions: 3.0” x 4.7” x 1.5”
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Mounting Pole
Dimensions: 1.2” x 0.8” x 11.8
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Screws and Nuts M3 x 29mm
For pole mounting
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Screws and Nuts M5 x 35mm
For fixing the mounting foot together
with the mounting bracket plate to an
tube
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Universal Screws M4 x 35mm
For fixing the mounting foot to a
wooden surface, or together with
dowels on a stone or concrete
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User Manual
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100…240V AC Power Adapter
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3.2 Recommended Tools
● Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws)
● Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration)
● Adjustable wrench
3.3 Get Ready for Installation
Note: The solar panel could offer power for the outdoor sensor in sunlight, but
also need battery-powered in dark. So the 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 image shows the full segment of Integrated Outdoor Sensor: It consists
of Thermo-Hygrometer，Anemometer, Rain gauge, and Solar panel.
3.3.1 Install Batteries into the Integrated Outdoor Sensor.
Locate the battery lid at the bottom of the sensor, and open the battery compartment.
Remove the battery lid on the back of the sensor by removing the set screw.

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Install 3 AA brand new batteries (recommend using Li-ion batteries, which generally
can last over 1 year) in the battery compartment.
Close the battery lid. To prevent being flooded with water in the battery compartment,
make sure the gasket (around the battery compartment) is properly seated in its
trace prior to close the door. Tighten the set screw.
Warning: DO NOT install the batteries in a wrong way. You may permanently
damage the sensors. The solar panel does not charge the batteries, so rechargeable
batteries are not recommended.
Note: We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries for sensors. (When the
outdoor temperature is lower than -20°C (-4°F), the battery might not work properly.)
The sensor LED indicator will light for 3 seconds, and then flash once per 16
seconds thereafter. Each time it flashes, the sensor is transmitting data. Replace the
battery lid and push to tighten it.

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Note: If the sensor does not power up after install the batteries, press the reset
button at the bottom of sensor.
3.4 Display Console
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console
The display console will instantly display Temperature, Humidity, Pressure,
Tendency, Moon phases, and Time, Wind speed, Wind gust, Wind direction, Rain.
Note: The character contrast is best from a slightly elevated viewing angle.

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3.4.2 Setup the Display Console
1) Install the Batteries into the Display Console
Remove the battery lid on the back of the display, install three AAA (alkaline or
lithium) batteries in the battery compartment. The display will beep once and layout
of display will light up for a few seconds.
Replace the battery lid, and unfold out the desk stand and place the console in the
upright position.
1) Wind gust display
2) Wind speed units of measure
3) Wind direction
4) Wind speed average display
5) -
6) Outdoor temperature display
7) Outdoor temperature HI/LO alarm icon
8) Temperature units (°F or °C)
9) Sensor temp change indication
10) Battery low voltage icon
11) Outdoor dew point and feels like icon
12) Outdoor dew point and feels like
temperature display
13) Outdoor humidity display
14) Indoor temperature and
humidity HI/LO alarm icon.
15) Indoor temperature display
16) Indoor humidity display
17) WIFI network
18) Min/Max reset for 24h icon
19) Week
20) Date
21) Time
22) Time alarm icon
23) Weather forecast
24) Pressure units of measure
25) Pressure (REL and ABS)
display
26) Relative and absolute pressure
27) MOON phase
28) Rainfall units of measure
29) Rainfall display(1h,
24h,WEEK,MONTH, TOTAL)
30) Rainfall relative time
31) Rainfall HI alarm icon

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2) Plug in the Display Console with adapter
Note: It is recommended to plug in the power adapter to reduce the battery
consumption and extend the service life.
Note: If the power adapter is plugged in, BL ON will display in the Time area for
three seconds when power up. Conversely, the icon will display .
3.4.3 Connect the Sensors with Display Console
Once the display console is powered up, it will automatically scan the nearby
Integrated Outdoor Sensors.
When connected with the Integrated Outdoor Sensor, the measured values (Outdoor
temperature, Humidity, Rainfall, Pressure, Wind speed, Wind direction,etc) will show
up on the display console.
Note: Make sure that place the distance between the weather station sensor and
the display console is about 3m-30m. If the weather station is too close or too far
away, it may not receive a proper signal.
Note: DO NOT press any menu buttons until the outside sensor report
display on the screen, otherwise the outdoor sensor will be terminated to
connect with the console.
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 sensor array back and forth
several times. You should hear a "clicking"sound within the rain gauge. Verify the
rain reading on the display console is not reading 0.00. Each "click"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.