Sainlogic FT0360 User manual

FT0360 Professional WiFi Weather Station
User Manual
1. Introduction..........................................................................1
2. Warnings and Cautions........................................................1
3. Getting Started.....................................................................1
3.1 Parts List.........................................................................1
3.2 Recommend Tools.........................................................5
3.3 Sensor Assembly Set Up................................................5
3.3.1 Wind Vane Installation..............................................6
3.3.2 Wind Cup Installation... ............................................8
3.3.3 Rain Gauge Installation............................................9
3.3.4 Battery Installation..................................................10
3.3.5 Reset Integrated Outdoor Sensor...........................11
3.4 Display Console............................................................11
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console.....................................11
3.4.2 Setup the Display Console ....................................12
3.4.3 Connect Sensors with Display Console.................13
3.5 Sensor Operation Verification.......................................14
3.6 WiFi Setup Guide.........................................................15
4. Sensors Pre-Installation.....................................................15
4.1 Test the Sensors Before Installation.............................15
4.2 Site Survey Before Installation......................................15
4.3 Best Practices for Wireless Communication.................16
5. Final Installation of Sensors...............................................18
5.1 Integrated outdoor Sensor Installation..........................18

6. Low Battery Icon................................................................23
7. Display Console Operation................................................23
7.1 Quick Display Mode......................................................23
7.2 Set (Program) Mode....................................................24
7.3 Sensors Search Mode..................................................27
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..................................41
10.1 Weather Forecasting..................................................41
10.2 Weather Icons............................................................41
10.3 Moon Phase...............................................................42
10.4 Feels Like and AT Temperature ...............................43
10.5 Pressure Threshold Setting........................................45
10.6 Restore Factory Default..............................................45
11. Trouble Shooting Guide...................................................45
12. Specification....................................................................47

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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 Sensor, 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 :
6.5X5.32X0.71inch
(165×135×18mm）
LCD Dimensions:
5.12 x 3.16inch(130×80mm)
1
Integrated Outdoor
Transmitter
Dimensions: 15x7.1x11inch
(380x180x280mm)
1
Wind Vane
Dimensions:6.7x1.6x2inch
(170x40 x 50mm)
1
Wind speed
Dimensions: 5.1x
5.1x1.6inch
(130x130x40mm)
1
Rain Funnel
Dimensions:4.7x2.8inch
(Φ120x70mm)

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QTY
Item
Image
4
Washer(Metal gasket)
4
Pole Mounting U-bolt Nuts
(M5)
2
U-Bolt (M5)
Dimensions:
2.4x2.4x0.2inch
(60x60x5mm)
1
L-shaped Stainless Steel
base
Dimensions: 3x1.6x0.6inch
(75x40x15mm)
1
Wrench (M5)
Dimensions:
2.6x0.8x0.08inch
(65x20x2mm)

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QTY
Item
Image
1
Screwdriver (M3)
Dimensions: 0.4x3.5inch
(Φ10x90mm)
2
Wind Vane and wind Cup
mounting screws (Ø3)
Dimensions:
M2*6mm(0.23inch)
2
Wind Vane and wind Cup
Waterproof rubber plug
Dimensions: 0.16x0.12inch
(Φ4 x 3mm)
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 sensors, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2

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3.3.1 Wind Vane Installation
1) Find the “ S ” Letters on the wind vane shaft.
2) Align the wind vane with the shaft axie and push into the top
of the wind vane sensor.

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3) Tighten the set screw with screwdriver, until the wind van
cannot be removed from the axle.
4) Insert the waterproof rubber plug into the wind vane hole
and rotate to make sure it spin freely.

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3.3.2 Wind Cup Installation
1) Align the wind cup with the shaft axle and push into the top
of the wind speed sensor.
2) Tighten the set screw with screwdriver, until the wind van
cannot be removed from the axle.

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3) Insert the waterproof rubber plug into the wind vane hole
and rotate to make sure it spin freely.
3.3.3 Rain Gauge Installation
1) Align the rain collector with the bucket notch and push into
the top of the bucket.
③Insert Black Waterproof
rubber

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2) Rotate the rain collector clockwise and make sure it
installed tightly.
3.3.4 Battery Installation
1) Locate the battery door on the back, push outwards firstly
and push upwards to open the battery door.
Battery Door
1Push battery box
outwards along the
arrow.
②Push upwards
to open battery
box.

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3.3.5 Reset Integrated Outdoor Sensor
Note: If the sensor does not power up after inserting the
batteries, press the reset button as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
3.4 Display Console
3.4.1 Layout of Display Console
The full segment LCD display for feature description purposes
when powered on,and will appear like below during normal
operation.

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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

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2. Display Console Batteries Installation
Remove the battery door on the back of the display, as shown
in Figure 4. 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.
Figure 4
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 adaptor
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.
Battery Door
Wall Mount

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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.
When connected with the Integrated Outdoor Sensor, the
measured value (Outdoor temperature, humidity, wind speed,
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 installing 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 0.01 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

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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
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 Setup 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 Installation

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Do a site survey before installing the weather station. Take the
following points into Consider:
1. You must clean the rain gauge once per year and change
the batteries every two years. Provide as easy access 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.
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 330ft (100m), 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 to100ft (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 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.

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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.
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%

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Metal
90-100%
5. Final Installation of Sensors
5.1 Integrated Outdoor Sensor Installation
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.