User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WS9004

[. . . ] First, insert the batteries into the outdoor rain sensor. (see "How to install and replace batteries into the rain sensor" below). Within 1 minutes of powering the rain sensor, place the batteries into the rain meter station (see "How to install and replace batteries into the rain meter station" below). Once the 49 3. batteries are in place, all the segments will light up momentarily and a beep sound will be heard. [. . . ] Pressing the key again for 2 seconds will deactivate the alarm, as for a traditional alarm clock. 58 · · Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to enter the alarm setting (a beep will be heard, the value will be flashing on line 2, preset to 0. 0 mm). Press again to exit the alarm setting (there is also a 15 second timeout. ) A beep wil be heard in both cases. Press to stop the sound of the alarm 59 LCD SCREEN Total rainfall amount (Total Rain) Rainfall measurement unit Alarm On icon Rain sensor low battery indicator Rainfall amount of the last 24 hours (24h Rain) Rainfall indicator Rain meter station low battery indicator 60 RAINFALL READING There are two rainfall readings shown on the LCD: 1. Total Rain It is the amount of rainfall accumulated and measured since the rain meter has started working or since the last reset of the rain meter. 24h Rain It is the amount of rainfall accumulated and measured during the last 24 hours. This reading will be updated every hour. 61 HEAVY AND LIGHT RAINFALL INDICATOR The rain meter will show a rainfall icon which indicates the rainfall level. Light rain icon Appears when any amount of rainfall is detected Heavy rain icon (moving) Appears when the measured rainfall is more than 5 mm in the last 10 minutes 62 ALARM SETTING MODE Rainfall alarm function is provided with this rain meter. User may set a rainfall alarm value for the 24-hour rainfall amount. You may perform the following steps to set up the rainfall alarm: 1. Press and hold the alarm/ set key for about 4 seconds, The "Alarm On" icon (((·))) will appear and the digits will be flashing. Press the reset/+ key to adjust the rainfall alarm value. Press the alm/set key to confirm the setting and return to the normal display mode. 63 Note · · In normal display mode, user may press the alm/set key to activate [ (((·))) shown] or deactivate [ (((·))) not shown] the rainfall alarm. When the 24-hour rain amount reaches the preset alarm value and the alarm is activated, the alarm will sound for 2 minutes. You may then press any key to stop the sound yet the 24hour rainfall digits will keep flashing. RESETTING THE TOTAL RAINFALL READING If you want to clear the accumulated total rainfall 64 reading, you may reset the total rainfall reading to zero by respecting the following step: 1. Press and hold the reset/+ key for over 4 seconds - with a beep after 2 seconds and a reset and a beep after 4 seconds. Then the Total Rain reading will be reset to "0". Note: The 24-hour reading will remain unchanged after the Total rainfall reading has been reset. 65 POSITIONING THE RAIN METER STATION: The rain meter station comes complete with a convenient stand that offers the option of table standing or wall mounting. Before wall mounting, please ensure that the distance between the rain meter station and the rain sensor is not larger than 100 metres. 66 To wall mount: 1. Fix a screw into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm. Carefully hang the station onto the screw by the hanging hole Note: Always make sure that the unit locks onto the screw head before releasing. 67 OUTDOOR RAIN SENSOR: The Outdoor rain sensor is supplied with two screws which allow you to fix the rain sensor onto a horizontal panel. Horizontal panel 68 CARE AND MAINTENANCE: · Extreme temperatures, vibrations and shocks should be avoided as these may cause damage to the units and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. When cleaning the displays and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. [. . . ] This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points. The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any 74 · · · · · consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the rainfalls. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. [. . . ]