Fine Offset Electronics WH2950 User Manual

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Solar Powered Wireless Wi-Fi Weather Station
Operation Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................3
2. Warnings and Cautions....................................................................................... 3
3. Quick Start Guide................................................................................................. 3
4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey...................................................... 4
4.1 Pre Installation Checkout..............................................................................4
4.2 Site Survey...................................................................................................... 4
5. Getting Started......................................................................................................4
5.1 Parts List..........................................................................................................5
5.2 Recommend Tools......................................................................................... 6
5.3 Sensor Array Set Up......................................................................................7
5.3.1 Install Wind Vane...................................................................................... 8
5.3.2 Install Mounting Pole................................................................................8
5.3.3 Install Batteries........................................................................................10
5.3.4 Mount Weather Station..........................................................................10
5.3.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED......................................................12
5.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication........................................... 13
5.5 Display console............................................................................................ 14
5.5.1 Vertical Desk Stand................................................................................15
6. Display Console Operation...............................................................................16
6.1 Screen Display............................................................................................. 16
6.2 Initial Display Console Set Up................................................................... 16
6.3 Key function.................................................................................................. 18
6.4 Set mode....................................................................................................... 19
6.4.1 BEEP:....................................................................................................... 21
6.4.2 MAX/MIN Daily:.......................................................................................21
6.4.3 Time / Date.............................................................................................. 21
6.4.4 Pressure...................................................................................................22
6.4.5 Light.......................................................................................................... 23
6.4.6 Temperature.............................................................................................23
6.4.7 Wind speed..............................................................................................23

Fine Offset Electronics WH2950 Specifications

General

Brand	Fine Offset Electronics
Model	WH2950
Category	Weather Station
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Setup

3. Quick Start Guide

Provides essential steps for installation, operation, and internet upload of the weather station.

4. Pre-Installation Checkout and Site Survey

Essential steps before permanent installation, including testing and site assessment.

4.1 Pre Installation Checkout

Operate weather station for one week in a temporary location to check functions and range.

4.2 Site Survey

Assess installation site considering obstructions, heat, wireless range, and interference.

5. Getting Started

5.3 Sensor Array Set Up

Detailed guide with numbered components and their functions for sensor assembly.

5.3.1 Install Wind Vane

5.3.2 Install Mounting Pole

5.3.3 Install Batteries

Instructions for inserting 3xAA batteries into the sensor array compartment for power.

5.3.4 Mount Weather Station

Fastening the mounting pole securely and ensuring proper orientation of the sensor array.

5.3.5 Reset Button and Transmitter LED

Display Console Operation and Configuration

5.4 Best Practices for Wireless Communication

Tips for ensuring reliable wireless communication, avoiding interference, and understanding signal loss.

5.5 Display console

Instructions for powering up the display console by connecting AC adapter and batteries.

6. Display Console Operation

Overview of the console's screen display and its various indicators.

6.1 Screen Display

6.2 Initial Display Console Set Up

Steps for powering up the console and ensuring it synchronizes with the sensor array.

6.3 Key function

Explains the function of each of the eight keys on the console for easy operation.

6.4 Set mode

Guide on how to enter Set Mode to change date, time, units, and other functions.

6.4.3 Time / Date

Steps to set the 12/24 hour format, hour, minutes, and date format.

6.4.4 Pressure

6.4.6 Temperature

6.4.7 Wind speed

6.4.8 Rain

6.5 Alarm mode

Guide on how to view and set high and low alarms for various weather parameters.

6.5.1 View Alarm value

6.5.2 Alarm setting mode

Steps to enter alarm setting mode and configure time, temperature, and humidity alarms.

6.6 Max/min mode

6.6.1 Press and release MAX/MIN key to display MAX data

6.6.2 Press again to display min data

6.7 Calibration mode

Guide on how to enter calibration mode for adjusting sensor readings.

6.7.1 Calibration Order

Lists the sequence of calibration steps for different sensor readings.

6.8.1 Factory Reset/Clear Memory

6.8.2 Register New Transmitter

Specifications and Online Connectivity

7 Specification:

8 Live Internet Publishing

9.1 WeatherUnderground.com

9.1.1 Registering through the PC or Mac Website

9.2 WeatherCloud

9.3 Weather Observations Website (WOW)

9.3.1 Sign up with WOW

9.3.3 Login with WOW

Maintenance and Advanced Features

10 Maintenance

10.1 Advanced Rain Gauge Cleaning

11 Southern Hemisphere - Wind Direction Re-Calibration

12 Troubleshooting Guide