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PCE Instruments PCE-FWS 20N User Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-FWS 20N
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Weather Station PCE-FWS 20N
User Manual
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Last change: 22 October 2019
v1.0
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PCE Instruments PCE-FWS 20N Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
Resolution air pressure0.1 hPa
Frequency433 MHz
Measurement range wind direction0 ... 360 °
Resolution wind direction1 °
Resolution Wind Speed0.1 m/s
Measuring range temperature outside-40 ... +60°C
Resolution temperature0.1°C
Accuracy temperature±1°C
Measuring range rainfall0 ... 9999 mm
Light range0 ... 200000 Lux
Transmission range100 m

Summary

Safety notes

Glossary of common terms

Delivery contents

Technical specifications

LCD description

Getting started

6.1 Before first use

Guidance on initial setup and testing before final installation of the weather station components.

6.2 Setting up the display and outdoor unit

Instructions for installing batteries, initial registration, and time signal reception for the display and outdoor unit.

6.3 Sensors

Identification and description of the various sensors included with the weather station, with numbered labels.

6.4 Install U-bolts and metal plate

Step-by-step guide on how to attach the sensor package to a pole using U-bolts and a metal plate.

6.5 Install wind speed cups

Instructions on how to correctly install the wind speed cups onto the sensor shaft, ensuring free rotation.

6.6 Install wind vane

Guide for installing the wind vane onto its shaft, ensuring proper friction for steady wind direction measurements.

6.7 Install batteries

Detailed instructions for inserting AA batteries into the outdoor sensor package and notes on LED indicators.

6.8 Mount outdoor sensor

Instructions on how to mount the outdoor sensor package onto a pole, including orientation and bubble level checks.

6.9 Reset button and outdoor unit LED

Procedure for resetting the outdoor unit using the reset button and observing the LED indicator status.

6.10 Basic operation

Explanation of how to interact with the weather station's touch screen for basic functions and navigation.

6.11 Best practices for wireless communication

Tips and recommendations for optimizing wireless communication and avoiding interference with the weather station.

Operation

7.1 Indoor temperature

Guide to setting indoor temperature display units, high/low alarms, and viewing max/min records.

7.2 Outdoor temperature

Instructions for setting outdoor temperature display units, high/low alarms, and viewing max/min outdoor temperature records.

7.3 Indoor humidity

Steps to configure indoor humidity high/low alarms and view maximum and minimum humidity records.

7.4 Outdoor humidity

States that procedures and settings for outdoor humidity are similar to indoor humidity settings.

7.5 Wind speed/direction

Guide for setting wind speed units, high alarms, wind direction alarms, and viewing max wind speed records.

7.6 Rain

Instructions for setting rainfall units, high alarms, and resetting rainfall records for different intervals.

7.7 Weather forecast

How to set pressure thresholds for weather forecast icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy) and storm alerts.

7.8 Pressure

Guide to switching display units, setting relative pressure, alarms, and viewing max/min pressure records.

7.9 Pressure bar graph

How to toggle the bar graph time scale for pressure history between 12 and 24 hours.

7.10 Time

Steps to set display contrast, time zone, 12/24 hour format, hour, and minute.

7.11 Date

Instructions for setting alarm time, date format, year, month, day, and alarm minute.

7.12 Memory

How to activate history data display, clear memory, and upload data.

Maintenance

PC connection

9.1 Data storage

Information on the weather station's internal data storage capacity and behavior during power interruptions.

9.2 Data recall

How data can be read out, processed, and displayed via a PC, including setting storage intervals.

9.3 Connections and software

Details on connecting the weather station to a PC via USB and the capabilities of the included software.

9.4 PC software installation

Instructions for installing the "EasyWeather" software on a PC, including system requirements.

Software

10.1 System Requirements

Minimum requirements for installing the "EasyWeather" software on PC or MAC.

10.2 Installation of the "EasyWeather" software

Step-by-step guide for installing the "EasyWeather" software on a PC.

10.3 Basic settings of the PC software

Explains how PC software settings are transferred to the display and vice-versa, and the "USB Connected" status.

10.4 System menu

Overview of the system menu options available within the PC software, such as setting, alarm, and language.

10.4.1 Basic settings

Configuration window for setting time zone, units, display format, and axes for the PC software.

10.4.2 Alarm settings

Interface for setting high/low alarm values and enabling/disabling alarms for various weather parameters.

10.4.3 Max/Min display

Section to view recorded Min and Max values with timestamps, noting that reset is done on the display.

10.4.4 Language setting

Interface for selecting the desired language for the PC software.

10.5 Save

Instructions for saving data, referencing tabular and graphical views.

10.5.1 Tabular view

How to display saved data in a spreadsheet, search, export, import, and clear data.

10.5.2 Graphical view

Viewing saved data in graph format, with options for detail and exporting as an image.

10.6 Troubleshooting: Graphs are not displayed

Steps to resolve issues where graphs are not displayed in the software, involving a batch file for registration.

10.7 Data upload

General overview of the data upload function available from version 8.3.

10.7.1 Upload to WeatherUnderground.com

Guide to uploading weather data to WeatherUnderground.com, including registration and setup.

10.7.2 Upload to WeatherCloud

Instructions for uploading weather data to WeatherCloud, including server and key configuration.

10.7.3 Upload your weather data to WeatherObservationWebsite (WOW)

Steps for uploading data to WeatherObservationWebsite (WOW), including registration and site setup.

10.8 Help option

How to access the "About" menu in the EasyWeather software to check version information.

Software on MAC OS

11.1 Installation of the "EasyWeather" software

Guide to installing the "EasyWeather" software on a MAC computer, including download and setup steps.

11.2 Basic settings

Instructions for basic settings on MAC OS, referencing the Windows equivalent for details.

11.3 Alarm settings

Guide to configuring alarm settings for various weather parameters on MAC OS, referencing the Windows equivalent.

11.4 Max/Min display

How to display recorded Min and Max values with timestamps for MAC OS, referencing the Windows equivalent.

11.5 Save

Instructions for saving data on MAC OS, referencing the Windows equivalent for tabular and graphical views.

11.6 Graphical view

How to view data graphically on MAC OS, referencing the Windows equivalent.

11.7 Data upload

Instructions for uploading data on MAC OS, referencing the Windows equivalent.

11.8 Check software version

How to check the software version by accessing the "About EasyWeather" menu on MAC OS.

11.9 Special notes about time synchronization between PC/MAC and display

Notes on time synchronization, data overwriting, and rainfall discrepancies between PC/MAC and the display.

Warranty

Disposal