Oregon Scientific CABLE FREE WMR968 User Manual (English)

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CABLE FREE

WEATHER

STATION

MODEL: WMR968

USER’S MANUAL

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchasing the WMR968 Cable Free

Weather Station. An all-purpose easy-to-use system, the WMR968

lets you monitor the following weather elements:

- Air temperature

- Relative humidity

- Barometric pressure

- Wind speed and direction

- Rainfall

The WMR968 is also equipped with:

- Calendar clock with daily alarm

- Weather forecast within 32 to 48 km (20- to 30-mile) radius

- Weather alarms

- Memory for maximum and minimum readings

- Simple, touch-screen operation

- RS232 PC connection jack

backlight

STANDARD PACKAGE

The original WMR968 comes complete with the following:

- Main unit (WMR968)

- Anemometer (WGR968)

- Thermo-hygrometer (THGR968)

- Rain gauge (RGR968)

- Baro-thermo-hygrometer (BTHR968)

- 12V AC adapter

The thermo-hygrometer and rain gauge are powered by solar

transmitters STR928 while the anemometer is powered by solar

transmitter STR938.

The WMR968 can support up to seven different remote instruments.

You can also connect up to three optional thermo or thermo-hygro

sensors to the system.

Optional items include:

- Thermo-hygro sensor (THGR238)

- Thermo sensor (THR238)

Contact an authorized dealer for optional items.

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

The WMR968 operates at 433MHz. No wire installation is required

among units.

The WMR968 has an effective range of 109 yards in an open area.

Position the units within the range and be sure the transmission

path is clear of interference and obstacles.

Note:The anemometer, thermo-hygrometer and rain gauge should

be installed outdoors and in locations that best measure the weather

elements the instruments are designed for. As for the baro-thermo-

hygrometer, it must be installed indoors. If you have any optional

thermo or thermo-hygro sensors, they can be installed outdoors or

indoors.

THE ANEMOMETER

The anemometer measures wind speed and direction.

To install it,

1. Place the wind cup over the thinnest shaft on the anemometer’s

T-bar.

2. Tighten the screw on the base of the wind cup.

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Oregon Scientific CABLE FREE WMR968 Specifications

General

Brand	Oregon Scientific
Model	WMR968
Type	Weather Station
Wireless	Yes
Channels	3
Display Type	LCD
Backlight	Yes
Temperature Range (Indoor)	0°C to 50°C
Rain Gauge	Yes
Rainfall Range	0 to 9999 mm
Barometric Pressure	Yes
Forecast	Yes
Alarms	Yes
Power Source	Battery
Battery Type	AA
Power (Thermo/Hygro Sensor)	2 x AA
Power (Anemometer)	2 x AA
Power (Rain Gauge)	2 x AA
Power (Base Station)	4 x AA
Temperature Range (Outdoor)	-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)