Tycon Power Systems TP3000WC User manual

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Solar Powered Wireless Wi-Fi Weather Station
TP3000WC Operation Manual
Contents
Glossary of Common Terms......................................................................2
OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................4
Display console..................................................................................4
Features .............................................................................................4
ProWeatherStation™ Setup ......................................................................5
1. Sensor Array Components.............................................................6
1.2. Install wind vane (If required)...............................................8
1.3. Install wind speed sensor (Anemometer) (if required) ........9
1.4. Install Batteries ....................................................................9
1.5. Mount outdoor sensor........................................................10
1.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED.....................................10
2. Best Practices for Wireless Communication................................11
3. Display Unit Set up.......................................................................13
3.1. Display Console Layout.....................................................13
3.2. Initial Display Console Set Up ...........................................14
Console Operation...................................................................................16
Program mode..................................................................................16
1. Quick Display Mode (Update every 5 Seconds)..........................16
2. Setting Mode................................................................................21
3. ALARM MODE .............................................................................24
4. Max/Min Mode..............................................................................26
5. History mode................................................................................26
Other Console Functions.........................................................................27
Weather Tendency indicators...........................................................27
Moon Phases ...................................................................................27
Beaufort Scales (Wind Speed).........................................................28
Specification.............................................................................................29

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Android Software Operation....................................................................31
iOS Software Operation……………………...….………….……………….42
PC Software Operation............................................................................57
Maintenance............................................................................................64
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................65
FCC Statement........................................................................................71
Warranty Information...............................................................................73
About this manual
Thank you for purchasing the ProWeatherStation™! This device provides
accurate weather readings and is Wi-Fi capable to stream live data from
your weather station to the internet so that users can enjoy remote
monitoring of weather conditions.
This manual will guide you step-by-step through setting up your device.
Use this manual to become familiar with your ProWeatherStation™.
Please save it for future reference.
Glossary of Common Terms
NIST
This is an internet-based time service. The display time is updated daily
to keep the time accurate on the display.
LCD
“LCD” is an acronym for” Liquid Crystal Display”. This is a common type
of display screen used in televisions, computers, watches, and digital
clocks.
BAROMETER & BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
A barometer is a device that measures the pressure of the air pushing on
it—this measurement is called the barometric pressure. We don’t feel the

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barometric pressure because the air pressure is pushing equally in every
direction.
RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE
Relative air pressure is the same as the barometric pressure. The
calculation of relative air pressure is a combination of the absolute air
pressure and the altitude.
ABSOLUTE AIR PRESSURE
Absolute air pressure is the actual air pressure on the barometer without
regard to altitude.
INCHES OF MERCURY (inHg)
Inches of Mercury is the common unit of measurement for air pressure in
the United States.
HECTOPASCALS (hPa)
Hectopascals are the common units of measurement for air pressure in
the International System (SI) of measurement. The hectopascal holds the
same value
Important Note:
The ProWeatherStation TP3000WC comes fully assembled for ease of
use. The Outdoor Sensor array runs mainly on solar power which
charges a supercapacitor located inside the unit but has 2 AA batteries
for backup power when needed (i.e.; solar panel shaded or covered with
snow). The outdoor sensor array communicates with the display console
over a 433Mhz RF signal which sends the data to the display console
about every 16 seconds. The display console can be run on batteries to
display the weather readings or it can be powered using the included 5V
adapter to enable the Wi-Fi capabilities of the display console. When
running on batteries, you must press a key to view the display, Wi-Fi
connectivity is also disabled. Once the unit is connected to a local Wi-Fi
network the display console can upload data automatically to Weather
Underground without the need for a PC and can also be accessed from a
PC running the WeatherSmartIP software.

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Package Contents:
Below please find the package content:
QTY
Item
1
Display Console
1
Outdoor Sensor (Temp/Humidity / Rain Gauge / Wind Speed Sensor/
Wind Direction / Light-UV Sensor)
2
U-bolt with mounting plate
1
120/220VAC 5V 500mA Adapter (Required for Wi-Fi
communications and always on display)
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User Manual
Note:
An AC adaptor is included. Please try to place this adapter at least 0.5m
(20”) from the display console to avoid radio interference.
OVERVIEW
Display console
Features
⚫Time and date, Moon phase.
⚫Indoor temperature and humidity
⚫Outdoor temperature and humidity
⚫Wind chill, gust, wind direction.
⚫Rainfall - Displays rain level and rainfall data in 24 hours, one week,
Backlight
OFF/LOW/HIGH
Adjustable
5VDC connector

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one month, one-year, total rain and rainfall event.
⚫Wind speed in mph, km/h, m/s, knots or Beaufort
⚫Wind direction with 360 degrees
⚫Wind chill, dew point, and heat index temperature display.
⚫Barometric, weather forecast.
⚫MAX, MIN value with time stamp. High/ low alarm.
⚫Light and UV index
⚫Non-Volatile Memory: Saves the data when batteries are changed
⚫WeatherSmart Wi-Fi PC software
⚫Uploads the data to 3 weather servers: wunderground.com,
Weathercloud, and WeatherObservationsWebsite (WOW)
ProWeatherStation™ Setup
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 a high location may
result in injury or death. Perform as much of the initial checkout and
assembly on the ground, preferably inside a building or home. Only
install the weather station on a clear, dry day.
Note:
Before placing and installing all components of the weather station at
their destination, please set up the display console(receiver) and outdoor
sensor(transmitter) in a room and get familiar with the functions.
Power up sequence must be performed in the following order: Insert
batteries in the Outdoor Sensor Array first; Display Console second).
Attention:
⚫Do not mix old and new batteries
⚫Do not use Rechargeable batteries.
⚫Use Lithium batteries for sensor array when the outdoor temperature
is lower than 0 degrees Celsius

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⚫Ensure batteries are installed with correct polarity (+/-)
1. Sensor Array Components
Figure 1
1. Wind Speed Sensor
2. Wind Vane
3. Temp/Humidity sensor
4. Rain collector
5. Bubble level
6. Solar panel
7. Light sensor and UV sensor
8. U-Bolt
9. Battery compartment
10.Reset button
11.LED Indicator: light on for 4s if the unit powers up. Then the LED will
flash once every 16 seconds (the sensor transmission update period).
1.1 Install U-bolts and metal plate
Installation of the U-bolts, which are in turn used to mount the sensor
package on a pole (pole not included), requires the installation of an
included metal plate to receive the U-bolt ends. The metal plate, visible in
Figure 3 has four holes through which the ends of the two U-Bolts will fit.
The plate itself is inserted in a groove on the bottom of the unit (opposite
side of solar panel). Note that one side of the plate has a straight edge
(which goes into the groove), the other side is bent at a 90-degree angle
and has a curved profile (which will end up “hugging” the mounting pole).

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Once the metal plate is inserted, insert both U-bolts through the
respective holes of the metal plate as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 U-Bolt installation
Loosely screw on the nuts on the ends of the U-bolts. You will tighten
these later during final mounting. Final assembly is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 U-Bolts and nuts installed
The plate and U-Bolts are not yet needed at this stage but doing this now
may help avoid damaging wind vane and wind speed cups later.
Handling of the sensor package with wind vane and speed cups installed
is more difficult and more likely to lead to damage.

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1.2. Install wind vane (If required)
Push the wind vane into the shaft. as shown in figure 5.
Tighten the set screw with as shown in figure 6. Wind vane doesn’t
move as freely as the wind speed sensor. This damping effect is
helpful in keeping wind direction measurement steady.
Figure 5 Figure 6
There are four letters: "N", "E", "S" and "W" around the wind direction
sensor, representing direction North, East, South and West. The Wind
direction sensor must be adjusted so that the directions on the sensor
are matching the real location. Awind direction error will be introduced
if the wind direction sensor is not positioned correctly during
installation.

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1.3. Install wind speed sensor (Anemometer) (if required)
Push the wind cup into the shaft. as shown in figure 7.
Tighten the set screw with as shown in figure 8. Make sure the wind
speed cups spin freely.
Figure 7 Figure 8
1.4. Install Batteries
Make sure the solar panel is covered, then insert 2XAA batteries in
the battery compartment. The LED indicator on the back of the
transmitter will turn on for four seconds and normally flash once every
16 seconds (the sensor transmission update period).
Figure 9 Figure 10

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Note: If no LED lights up or is lit full time, make sure the battery is
inserted with correct polarity. Caution! Do not install the batteries
backwards as you can permanently damage the outdoor sensor.
If the LED function is not as expected, remove the batteries, wait 30
seconds and then re-install.
Note: We recommend lithium batteries for cold weather climates, but
alkaline batteries are enough for moderate climates. Rechargeable
batteries should never be used because they have lower voltages.
1.5. Mount outdoor sensor
Reference Figure 11 & 12. The mounting assembly includes two U-Bolts
and a bracket that tightens around a 1 to 2” diameter pole (pole not
included) using the four U-Bolt nuts.
Note: Use the bubble level beside the rain sensor as a guide to verify
that sensors are level.
1.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED
In the event the sensor array is not transmitting, reset the sensor
array:
With an open-ended paperclip, press and hold the RESET BUTTON
for 3 seconds to initiate a reset: LED turns on while RESET button is
Figure 11
Figure 12

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pressed, and resumes normal operation after the Reset button is
released: LED will flash every 16s during normal operation.
Figure 13
2. Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Note:
The open field distance between the display console and the outdoor
sensor array can reach up to 300 feet providing that there are no
interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage
lines, etc. In normal use, the display console is indoors, and the
sensor array is outdoors so there are walls in-between and workable
distance will be less.
Radio interference such as PC monitors, radios or TV sets can
interfere with radio communications between the sensor array and
display console. Please take this into consideration when choosing
the location of the display console. If you have issues with
connecting to the outdoor sensor array, try a different location for the
display console.
RESET button
LED light

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Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls,
and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for
trouble-free wireless communications.
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 300 feet line of sight
(no interference, barriers or walls) but typically you will get 100
feet 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 or tinted windows. 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 or Tinted Glass
90-100%

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3. Display Unit Set up
3.1. Display Console Layout
1.Time
2.Indoor Temperature
3.Indoor Humidity
4.Barometric Pressure
5. Barometric Pressure graph
6.Weather Forecast icon
7. Dynamic information display area
8．RF signal
9. Alarm icon
10. Memory status
11.Wind direction
12.Rainfall
13.Wind speed/Gust speed
14. Wind chill/Dew point/Heat
index
15.Outdoor Humidity
16.Outdoor Temperature
17.UV index
18.Light
19.Date
20.Wi-Fi Signal icon

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3.2. Initial Display Console Set Up
3.2.1 The unit will turn on all segments of the LCD for 3 seconds after
power. Then the unit will start to register the outdoor sensor array
which takes ~3 minutes.
3.2.2 Full display

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3.2.3 Key function
SET: Enter the setting mode
ALARM: Display high or low alarm function / turn on/off the alarm
HISTORY: Display history records / return to normal mode
MAX/MIN: Display the MAX, MIN value
: Move to the previous information (normal mode) or +
(programming mode)
: Move to next information (normal mode) or–(programming
mode)
: Move to previous segment/move to the main menu during
setting.
: Move to next segment/ move to submenu during setting.

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Console Operation
Note: Multiple display console settings can be easily set up
using the WeatherSmartIP PC software. To do this, the software
needs to be installed on a PC and the display console needs to
be connected to your Wi-Fi network. Instructions on connecting
your display console are located later in this user guide (Page 31
for Android, 42 for iOS).
Program mode
The screen is divided into 10 segments for selection and there is a
message display panel on the bottom segment.
There are six program modes: normal, setting mode, history mode, alarm
mode, max/min mode and calibration mode.
All the modes can be exited at any time by pressing the HISTORY key or
waiting for a 30-second timeout to take effect.
Normally, if the segment selected has multi parts, press the SET key to
choose different part. Example: the current section is RAIN, you can
press the SET key to alternate the display of RAIN RATE, RAIN EVENT,
DAY, WEEK, MONTH, YEAR and TOTAL.
1. Quick Display Mode (Update every 5 Seconds)
In the normal mode press” ”or” ”key to switch among different
segments. The respective chosen segment will be marked with the arrow
symbol” ”. And there will be corresponding information display on the
message board which is the lower 2 lines on the screen.

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The 11 digits on left are used to display text, the right side displays figures.
The display will automatically switch after a few seconds. Or use the “ ”
or “ ” keys to manually switch the display.
If there are alarms triggered, the alarm information will be displayed in
real time as well.
⚫Time and date
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, the following information will
appear on the message board:
a) Year, Weekday
b) Alarm time and status of the alarm(on/off)
c) Moon phase. (Reference Section Other Console Functions/Moon
phase for detail)
d) If connected with Wi-Fi, the device time will synchronize with the
internet time (UTC Time, you need to set the time zone for local
time).
⚫Light and UV
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) The max light strength value of the day.
b) The max light strength value since the last reset
c) The max UV index value of the day.
d) The max UV index value since the last reset.

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⚫Indoor temperature
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) Max indoor temperature value of the current day.
b) Min indoor temperature value of the current day.
c) Max indoor temperature value since the last reset
d) Min indoor temperature value since the last reset
e) Max indoor humidity value of the current day.
f) Min indoor humidity value of the current day.
g) Max indoor humidity value since the last reset
h) Min indoor humidity value since the last reset
⚫Outdoor temperature/ humidity
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) Max outdoor temperature value of the current day.
b) Min outdoor temperature value of the current day.
c) Max outdoor temperature value since the last reset
d) Min outdoor temperature value since the last reset
e) Max outdoor humidity value of the current day.
f) Min outdoor humidity value of the current day.
g) Max outdoor humidity value since the last reset
h) Min outdoor humidity value since the last reset

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⚫Barometric
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) Max relatively barometric pressure of the current day
b) Min relatively barometric pressure of the current day
c) Max relatively barometric pressure since the last reset
d) Min relatively barometric pressure since the last reset
e) Max absolute barometric pressure of the current day
f) Min absolute barometric pressure of the current day
g) Max absolute barometric pressure since the last reset
h) Min absolute barometric pressure since the last reset
⚫Wind and gust speed

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If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) The max wind speed of the current day
b) The max wind speed since the last reset.
c) The max wind gust speed of the current day
d) The max wind gust speed since the last reset.
⚫Wind chill, dew point, heat index
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) Min wind chill temperature of the current day
b) Min wind chill temperature since the last reset
c) Max dew point temperature of the current day
d) Min dew point temperature of the current day
e) Max dew point temperature since the last reset
f) Min dew point temperature since the last reset
g) Max heat index of the day of the current day.
h) Max heat index of the day since the last reset
⚫Rainfall
If the arrow symbol “” is in this segment, following information with
time stamp will appear on the message board:
a) Max rain rate of the current day