Sainlogic FT0300 User manual

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Sainlogic FT0300 Professional WIFI Weather
Station with Wireless 8 Channel Remote
Monitoring User Manual
1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the FT0300 Professional WIFI Wireless
Weather station. The following user guide provides step by step
instructions for installation, operation and troubleshooting.
2. Warnings
Warning: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including
your weather station mounting pole. Never install the weather station
during a storm.
Warning: Installing your weather station in an elevated location
may result in injury or death. Safety goes first. Make sure your setup
and preparation is secure, and take no risks.
3. Getting Started
The FT0300 weather station consists of a display console (receiver), a
sensor array with Integrated Outdoor Transmitter and mounting
hardware.
Parts List
The FT0300 weather station consists of the following parts (as
referenced in Figure 1 ).
QTY
Item
Image
1
Display Console Frame
Dimensions (LxHxW):
215 x 22 x 158mm
LCD Dimensions (LxW):
170 x 125mm

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1
Integrated Outdoor Transmitter
Dimensions
(LxHxW):330x150x280mm
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Thermo-hygrometer transmitter
(FT007TH)
Dimensions (LxHxW): 114.5 x
50.0 x 19mm
1
Foot Mounting (with pole
insert)
Dimensions: 101x 76 x 32mm
1
Mounting Bracket Back Plate
(pole mount)
Dimensions: 76 x 102 x 38mm
1
Mounting Pole
Dimensions: 300 x 300 x
20mm

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2
Pole mounting nuts (M3) / bolts
Ø3)
4
Pole mounting nuts (M5) / bolts
( Ø5)
4
Tapping screws
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Manual
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Power Adapter
Figure 1
3.2 Recommended Tools
●Precision screwdriver (for small Phillips screws)
●Compass or GPS (for wind direction calibration)
●Adjustable Wrench
●Hammer and nail for hanging remote thermo-hygrometer
transmitter.

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3.3 Setup of Sensor
The following illustration shows the full segment for Thermo-Hygrometer
，WIND,RAIN and UV INDEX sensor. purposes only ,as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2
3.3.1 Insert batteries into the transmitter. Locate the battery
cover on the transmitter, push and open the battery compartment, as
show in Figure 3.
Figure 3

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Remove the battery cover on the back of the sensor by removing the
set screw, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
Inserting 3xAA batteries in the battery compartment, as show in Figure
5.
Figure 5

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Close the battery cover. Make sure the gasket (around the battery
compartment) is properly seated in its place prior to closing the door.
Tighten the set screw.
Note: Do not install the batteries backwards. You can permanently
damage the sensors. The solar panel does not charge the batteries, so
rechargeable batteries are not needed or recommended.
Note: We recommend installing Lithium AA batteries for sensors.
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.
Place the battery cover and push it to close the compartment.
Note: If the sensor does not power up after inserting the batteries,
press the reset button shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
3.3.2 Insert batteries into the thermo-hygrometer
transmitter. Remove the battery cover on the back of the sensor by
removing the set screw, as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7
1. BEFORE inserting the batteries, locate the dip switches on the
inside cover of the lid of the transmitter.
Figure 8 displays all four switches in the OFF position (factory
default setting).
Figure8
2. Channel Number: The FT0300 supports up to eight
transmitters. To set each channel number (the default is
Channel 1), change Dip Switches 1, 2 and 3, as referenced in
Table 1.
3. Temperature Units of Measure: To change the transmitter
display units of measure (°F vs. °C), change Dip Switch 4, as
referenced in Table 1.

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DIP SWITCH
FUNCTION
1
2
3
4
DOWN
DOWN
DOWN
---
Channel 1
DOWN
DOWN
UP
---
Channel 2
DOWN
UP
DOWN
---
Channel 3
DOWN
UP
UP
---
Channel 4
UP
DOWN
DOWN
---
Channel 5
UP
DOWN
UP
---
Channel 6
UP
UP
DOWN
---
Channel 7
UP
UP
UP
---
Channel 8
---
---
---
DOWN
°F
---
---
---
UP
°C
Table 1
4. Insert two AAA batteries.
5. After inserting the batteries, the remote sensor LED indicator
will light for 4 seconds, and then flash once per 60 seconds
thereafter. Each time it flashes, the sensor is transmitting data.
6. Verify the correct channel number (CH) and temperature units
of measure (°F vs. °C) are on the display, as shown in Figure 9.

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Figure 9
(1) temperature
(2) temperature units (°F vs. °C)
(3) channel number
(4) relative humidity
7. Close the battery cover. Make sure the gasket (around the
battery compartment) is properly seated in place prior to closing
the door. Tighten the set screw.
3.4 Display Console
3.4.1 Display Console Layout
The display console layout is shown in Figure 10
Note: The following illustration shows the full segment LCD display
for description purposes only and will not appear like this during normal
operation.

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Figure 10
1. Outdoor temperature display
2. WIFI network
3. Outdoor humidity display
4. Outdoor humidity HI/LO alarm
icon
5. Min/Max reset for 24h icon
6. Rainfall display(RATE, 24h,
WEEK,MONTH, TOTAL)
7. Rainfall units of measure
8. Indoor temperature and
humidity HI/LO alarm icon
9. Indoor temperature and
humidity display
10. Time alarm icon
11. Time and date
12. Humidity units of measure (%)
13. UV Index display
14. Sunshine intensity
15. MOON phase
16. Sunlight units of measure
17. Sensor Heat index display
18. Sensor Heat index(heat index; dew
point)
19. Outdoor temperature and humidity
display
20. Scroll mode indicator
21. Channel 1-8 indicator
22. Pressure (REL and ABS) display
23. Pressure units of measure
24. Wind speed average display
25.Wind gust display
26.Wind speed units of measure
27.Wind chill and feels like HI/Lo alarm icon
28. Wind direction
29. OUT dew point and AT(Apparent
Temperature) display icon
30. Integrated outdoor transmitter Low power
indicator
31.Temperature units (°F or °C)
32.Outdoor temperature HI/LO alarm icon
33.Weather forecast

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3.4.2 Display Console Set Up
It is recommended to plug in the power supply to reduce the
battery consumption and extend the service life.
Note: The sensor array must be powered and updating before
powering up the console, or the console will time out searching for the
sensors. Power the console last.
Make certain the weather station sensor array is at least 3m away from
the console and within
30m of the console. If the weather station is too close or too far away, it
may not receive a proper signal. If you have more than one Thermo-
hygrometer transmitter, make sure they are all powered up and
transmitting on different channels.
Remove the battery case on the back of the display, as shown in Figure
11. Insert three AAA (alkaline or lithium)) batteries in the back of the
display console. The display will beep once and all of the LCD
segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all segments are
operating properly.
Note: The character contrast is best from a slightly elevated viewing
angle.
Figure 11
Replace the battery case, and fold out the desk stand and place the
console in the upright position.

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The unit will instantly display indoor temperature, humidity, pressure,
tendency, moon phase, and time. The wind speed, wind gust, wind
direction, rain, UV/Sunlight , thermo-hygrometer sensors, Integrated
outdoor temperature and humidity will update on the display within a
few minutes. Do not Press any menu buttons until the outside
transmitter report in, otherwise the outdoor sensor search mode will be
terminated. When the outdoor transmitter data has been received, the
console will automatically switch to the normal mode from which all
further settings can be performed.
While in the search mode, the remote search icon will be constantly
displayed.
If you have more than one thermo-hygrometer sensor (up to eight
thermo-hygrometer sensors are supported), the display will
automatically toggle between sensors until all sensors have reported in.
If it does not update, please reference the troubleshooting guide in
Section 18.
Note: The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a
vertical or floor mounted position. The prongs are not designed to hold
the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet
outlet.
Figure 12

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Note: If the power adapter is plugged in, BL ON will display in the
time area for three seconds when powered up. Conversely, if the power
adapter is not plugged in, AC OFF will be displayed, the icon will
display .
3.4.3 Sensor Operation Verification
The following steps verify proper operation of the sensors prior to
installing 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 0.3mm 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 the indoor and outdoor temperature. Verify
the indoor and outdoor temperature match closely with the console and
sensor array in the same location
(about 3m apart). The sensors should be within 2°C (the accuracy is
±1°C). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize.
4. Verify proper operation of the indoor and outdoor humidity. Verify the
indoor and outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor
array in the same location (about 3m apart). The sensors should be
within 10% (the accuracy is ± 5%). Allow about 30 minutes for both
sensors to stabilize.
4. Weather Station Installation
4.1 Pre Installation Check. Before installing your weather station
in the permanent location, we recommend operating the weather
station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This
will allow you to check out all of the functions, insure proper operation,
and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures.
This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the weather station.
4.2 Location Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the
following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge once per year and change the
batteries every two years. Provide easy access to the weather station.

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2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general,
install the sensor array at least 5’ from any building, structure, ground,
or roof top.
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 6m tall, install 4 x 6m = 24m
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 receiver and
transmitter in an open field can reach a distance of up to 100 m,
providing there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees,
vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal
buildings. Most applications will only reach 30m 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 console or mounting locations.
4.3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls
and metal barriers. We recommend the following best 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
transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent communication.
3. Line of Sight Rating. This device is rated at 100 m line of sight (no
interference, barriers or walls) but typically you will get 30 m 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.

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5. Final Installation of Sensors
Integrated outdoor transmitter installation.
Professional Wireless Weather Station can be used in both the
Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Prior to installation, you will need to calibrate the wind direction.
5.1. Northern Hemispheres (NOR).
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 13. Align this “S” marker in the direction of South.
Step 2: Console operation is set to Northern Hemispheres ( NOR in
the time area) in Location division.
Note: There are four alphabet letter of “N”,”E”,”S”and “W” around
the wind direction, representing for the direction of North, East, South
and West. Wind direction sensor has to be adjusted so that the
directions on the sensor are matching with your real location.
Medium
RF Signal Strength Reduction
Glass (untreated)
5-15%
Plastics
10-15%
Wood
10-40%
Brick
10-40%
Concrete
40-80%
Metal
90-100%

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Permanent wind direction error will be introduced when the wind
direction sensor is not positioned correctly during installation.
Northern Hemispheres
Southern Hemispheres
Figure 13

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5.2. Southern Hemispheres (SOU).
For Southern Hemisphere installations, ignore these(N, S, E, W) and
face the solar panel to the North (and in a sunny position) when
installing the Integrated outdoor transmitter.
Step 1: Install the Integrated outdoor transmitter and face the solar
panel North.
Step 2: Console operation is set to Southern Hemispheres ( SOU in the
time area) in Location division.
Note: Console has to be location division setting so that the
directions on the sensor are matching with your real location.
Permanent wind direction error（read approximately 180º）will be
introduced when the wind direction sensor is not positioned correctly
during installation.
Fasten the integrated transmitter to mounting pole brackets with foot-
mounting, two ￠3 bolts and M3 nuts , as shown in Figure 14
Figure 14

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Tighten the mounting pole to your existing mounting pole with the four￠
5 Bolts and M5 Nuts assembly, or fix on the wall with four tapping screw,
as shown in Figure15.
Figure 15

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Thermo-hygrometer Transmitter installation. It is recommended you
mount the Thermo-hygrometer sensor outside in a shaded area. A north
facing wall is preferred because it is in the shade most of the day. Direct
sunlight and radiant heat sources will result in inaccurate temperature
readings. Although the sensor is water resistant, it is best to mount in a
well protected area, such as under an eve. Use a screw or nail (not
included) to affix the remote sensor to the wall, as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16
6.Low Battery Icon
A low battery indicator icon is shown in the display window for thermo-
hygrometer sensor. When the low battery icon appears (the battery
voltage is lower than 2.4V), replace the batteries in the sensor with
fresh batteries. Be sure to never mix old and new batteries, and never
mix battery types such as alkaline and lithium together.
A low battery indicator icon is shown in the display window for
Integrated outdoor transmitter. When the low battery icon appears (the
battery voltage is lower than 3.6V), replace the batteries in the sensor
with fresh batteries. Be sure to never mix old and new batteries, and
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7. Console Operation
Note: The console has five keys for easy operation: MIN/MAX/-key,
ALARM key, SET/MODE key, CHANNEL/+ and SNOOZE key.
7.1 Quick Display Mode
Note: To exit the Quick Display Mode at any time, press the
SNOOZE key of the display console.
While in Normal Mode, press (do not hold) the SET/MODE key to enter
the Quick Display Mode as follows:
once for time, time/week and date,
twice for indoor temperature, dew point,
three for rainfall.
four for outdoor dew point temperature
Five for wind average
Six for pressure
Seven for sensor dew point
1.Time, Time/Week and Date. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/-
key to toggle between time, time/week and date.
2.Indoor Temperature. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/- key to
toggle between temperature and dew point
3.Rainfall. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/- key to toggle between
rate, 24h, week, month and total.
To clear the total rain, press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/- button
until total rain is displayed. The total rain will flash. Press and hold the
SET button for five seconds until total rain reads 0.0.
4.Outdoor Dew Point. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/- key to
toggle between AT （Apparent Temperature) and dew point.
5.Wind Average. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/- key to toggle
between current,2mins and 10 minutes.
6.Absolute Pressure and Relative Pressure. Press the CHANNEL/+
or MIN/MAX/- key to toggle between absolute pressure and relative
pressure.
7.Sensor Heat Index. Press the CHANNEL/+ or MIN/MAX/- key to
toggle between sensor heat index and dew point.