RGR150 Wireless Rain Gauge with Thermometer and Clock
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1. e One main unit receiver e One remote rain gauge transmitter e One remote temperature sensor transmitter FRONT VIEW MAIN RECEIVER UNIT RAIN MODE CONTROL PANEL A Weather and time information A three line LCD display B ALARM button Please keep this manual handy as you use e Toggles between the rainfall modes your new item It contains practical step by step instructions as well as technical a current rainfall data and a rain alarm 7 programming mode ee and precautions you should e Activates the high rainfall alarm setting mode e RGR150 ee 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 3 FRONT VIEW MAIN RECEIVER UNIT REAR VIEW MAIN RECEIVER UNIT RAIN MODE CONTROL PANEL TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS PANEL oe EN e ech PEN 12H 23 m O SSS e WU 2 Q C MODE button H MODE button e Toggles between the rainfall modes e Toggles between four clock modes for the past hour 24 hours and for the time with seconds time with the day past 7 days of the week Time Zone programming and calendar D UP A button e Toggles between the rainfall modes 1 UP A button for the past hour 24 hours and for the e Increases all time and temperature past 7 days function parameters e Increases all function parameters press e Enables the time alarms and hold for rapid increase Enables or disables rain alarm J DOWN Y button Decreases all time and temperature E2. will flash e Enter the minutes using UP A or DOWN Y e Press the ALARM button again to confirm and the weekday alarm time will be set e Set Single day alarm if desired in the same manner SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM If Weekday or Single day alarm is set the Ice Warning Alarm can be programmed e Press the back panel ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode The abbreviation OFF with a PRE AL next to it will be displayed os RGR150 ER 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 10 e Press and hold the back panel ALARM button for two seconds The 30 number will flash meaning that if selected the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the Weekday or Single alarm e Enter the desired minutes from 15 to 90 minutes in 15 minutes intervals using UP A or DOWN Y e Press back panel ALARM button again to confirm and exit from the alarm setting mode ACTIVATING THE ALARM e Press ALARM ON OFF button to enter into the alarms mode e Press DOWN Y to activate or UP A to deactivate desired alarm When alarms are activated the corresponding icons will be displayed SNOOZE When any alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT button to temporarily stop the alarm After the SNOOZE LIGHT is depressed the alarm sound will resume in eight minutes If the alarm is not disabled after that it will sound for four more minutes and then will stop by itself PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered
3. temperature channel number All 3 remote temperatures will be displayed one by one automatically for 4 seconds each in the following sequence Channel 1 Channel 2 and Channel 3 To exit from scanning mode press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back for 2 seconds and the icon will disappear returning the main unit to the default display mode CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA The remote rainfall information line is located on the top line of the main unit s display The rain icon is located to the left of the rainfall reading and indicates the reception status from the remote rain gauge There are three following types of the reception status that may be displayed The Unit is in searching mode ey Rainfall readings are securely registered oe No signals detected aah Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm RAINFALL HISTORY The rainfall history records will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit There are three historical records may be displayed for the past hour past day and past week To display any of available rainfall history reading use any button on the front panel except the ALARM button The display sequence is LAST HOUR LAST 24 HOURS and LAST 7 DAYS To clear the memory press and hold MEMORY button on the front panel for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased all t
4. will appear on the top line of the main unit s display and the remote temperature will appear on the line below The main unit will automatically update readings at 45 second intervals If no signals received from the remote temperature sensor within two minutes dashes will be displayed Press and hold the front panel DOWN Y button on the main unit for two seconds or until Rain symbol will start flashing to initiate a signal search for the remote rainfall Press and hold the back panel DOWN button on the main unit for two seconds to initiate a signal search for the remote temperature REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES The remote temperature information is located on the middle line of the main unit s display The indoor temperature with the icon IN is located next to the remote temperature The wave icon above the remote channel number indicates the reception status from the remote temperature sensor There are three following types of the reception status that may be displayed The Unit is in searching mode Temperature readings are securely registered No signals NOTE If the indoor or remote temperature goes above or below operating range stated in specifications the main unit s display will show dashes AUTO SCANNING Press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back on the main unit for 2 seconds the icon O will appear on the display s middle line below the remote
5. with battery compartment Contains battery compartment and rainfall REMOTE RAIN GAUGE FEATURES counting electronics E Battery compartment Holds 2 AA batteries F Screws Secure battery compartment cover G Built in leveler aires i Allows leveling rain gauge on the surface e Built in installation level H Bucket rh toe E e Mounting hardware Collects the rainfall in one of its containers e Non corrosive protective screen and self empties once full Protective screen Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris e Precipitation measurement Remote rainfall data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal e 100 feet 30 meters transmission range without interference REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FEATURES see diagram next page e Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal e 100 feet 30 meters transmission range without interference e LCD display of measured temperature e Three transmission 3 channels selection e Selection of the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit Case can be wall mounted using built in hanger A RGR150 ERER 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 5 A LED INDICATOR e Flashes once when the remote temperature sensor transmits a reading to the main unit e Flashes twice when battery power is low B BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Holds 2 AA batteries E C RESET e Resets all readings 3 D CHANNEL SWITCH e Selects the desired channel B E WALL MOUNT RECESSED OPENING
6. DOWN Y button function parameters e Toggles between the rainfall modes e Disables the time alarms for past hour for the past 24 hours and e Enforces the remote temperature sensor for the past 7 days signal search e Decreases all function parameters press and hold for rapid decrease K ALARM button e Enables or disables high rain alarm e Toggles between the alarm modes e Enforces the remote rain gauge signal weekday alarm W single search alarm S and ice warning alarm Pre AL F MEMORY button e Toggles between the rainfall memory L MEMORY button modes for the past hour 24 hours and e Toggles between current minimum and for the past 7 days maximum readings of the indoor and e Clears the memory remote temperatures e Clears the memory e RGR150 ERE 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 4 M CHANNEL button A Rain gauge bucket e Recalls a different channel of the remote Holds all rain gauge components temperature B Knob e Enables remote temperature channels Secures the top on the rain gauge bucket auto scanning feature C Rain gauge bucket feet Allow securing the rain gauge on its place N SNOOZE LIGHT button e Enables backlight for 5 seconds REMOTE RAIN GAUGE Stops any alarm temporarily 0 BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Accommodates 2 AA batteries P WALL MOUNT RECESSED HOLE e Keeps the main unit on the wall Q REMOVABLE TABLE STAND e Keeps main unit in upright position on a flat surface D Funnel shaped top
7. RGR150 manual FINAL 091908 L ut 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 1 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot com RGR150 USER S MANUAL Wireless Rain Gauge with Thermometer and Clock INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting this Wireless Rain Gauge This device monitors and displays rainfall data along with the indoor outdoor temperature from up to three remote locations Please read and follow the manual carefully RGR150 EERE 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Pagel 2 IN THIS PACKAGE YOU WILL FIND PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES e Wireless transmission of the rainfall data from the remote rain gauge to the main unit up to 100 feet 30 meters away e Wireless transmission of the temperature from the remote temperature sensor to the main unit up to 100 feet 30 meters away e Rainfall may be displayed in inches or mm e Programmable Rain Alarm e 7 days of rain collection history e Built in rain gauge installation level e Indoor and remote temperature display e MIN MAX memory for indoor outdoor temperature e Hourly daily and weekly rainfall history Monitors temperature in up to 3 remote locations e Quartz clock with calendar Programmable Time Zones e Day of the week in English German French Spanish or Italian e Dual crescendo alarm with snooze Programmable Ice Warning Alarm e Wall mount or desktop option e Low battery indicator e LED backlight
8. Remote Rainfall Data Proposed operating range 23 0 to 122 0 F 5 0 to 50 0 C RF transmission frequency 433 MHz RF transmission range maximum 100 feet 30 meters Rainfall transmission cycle approximately 183 seconds e RGR150 EERE 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 11 REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR Remote Temperature Proposed operating range with alkaline batteries 4 0 to 158 F 20 0 to 70 0 C Proposed operating range with lithium batteries 38 0 to 158 F 38 8 to 70 0 C Temperature resolution 0 2 F 0 1 C Low battery indicator RF transmission frequency 433 MH Maximum number of remote sensors 3 1 included RF transmission range maximum 100 feet 30 meters Temperature transmission cycle approximately 45 seconds POWER Main unit 2 AA batteries not included Remote sensor 2 AA batteries not included Remote rain gauge 2 AA batteries not included Dimensions Main unit 2 75 L x 5 43 H x 1 02 D inches Remote sensor 2 37 L x 4 H x 1 D inch Remote rain gauge 6 49 L x 6 89 H x 4 72 D inches FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved
9. by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e RGR150 ERER 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 12 Specialty Tools amp Instruments Test Equipment 99 Washington Street Depot Melrose MA 02176 Phone 781 665 1400 1 800 517 8431 Toll Free 1 800 517 8431 GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS RGR150 User s Manual Specification
10. e sensor LED indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal e Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner e The remote temperature appeared on the main unit s display will show that transmission is being received successfully e If the main unit display line for the remote rain gauge reading goes blank press and hold the front DOWN Y button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search e If the signal still isn t received please make sure that e The remote rain gauge is in its proper location e The distance between main unit and remote rain gauge is not over 100 feet 30 meters The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote rain gauge and main unit TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from the other household devices such as wireless doorbells home security systems and entry control may interfere with this product or cause temporary reception interruption This is normal and will not affect the general performance of the product The transmission and reception of the remote readings will resume once the interference subsides LANGUAGE TEMPERATURE CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES Date is displayed in month date or date month format Each press of the MODE button on the back panel will toggle the clock modes between the time with seconds time with the day time zone and a cale
11. g e Keeps the remote temperature sensor on the wall F F C SELECTOR e Selects the temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celsius BEFORE YOU BEGIN main unit within the effective e We recommend using alkaline batteries transmission range of 100 feet for the remote rain gauge temperature 30 meters sensor and main unit when temperatures The remote rain gauge must be placed are above 32 F 0 C We recommend outdoors on the open area away from using lithium batteries for the the walls fences and trees and level temperature sensor when temperatures e It is important that excess precipitation are below 32 F 0 C can freely flow from the remote rain e Avoid using rechargeable batteries gauge Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain e The remote temperature sensor can be correct power requirements placed indoors or outdoors depending ALWAYS install batteries in the remote on the area where the temperature is rain gauge and the remote temperature intended to be measured If you intend sensor before the main unit measuring outdoor temperature place the e Insert batteries before first use matching remote temperature sensor outdoors the polarity in the battery compartment e The main unit must be placed indoors e Press RESET in the remote temperature NOTE sensor after each battery change with a 1 Avoid pressing any buttons on the main paper clip or similar tool unit before the remote rainfall and e Remove protective plastic screen from
12. gauge tightly with a plastic during the winter time or move it indoors and temperature in F or C before mounting the remote temperature sensor e Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver e Set the channel The switch is located in the battery compartment Channel 1 is typically selected if only one remote sensor is being used e Install 2 AA size alkaline batteries not included matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws e Secure remote temperature sensor in the desired location RAIN GAUGE BATTERY INSTALLATION Unlock the funnel shaped top on the rain gauge by turning both knobs on the sides in an anti clockwise direction e Remove the funnel shaped top lifting it off the rain gauge bucket e Remove 7 small screws from the battery compartment cover using a small Phillips MAIN UNIT BATTERY INSTALLATION e Open the battery compartment door e Install 2 batteries UM 3 or AA size 1 5V matching the polarity as shown in the screwdriver battery compartment e Insert 2 AA size alkaline batteries not e Replace the battery compartment door included matching the polarities as LOW BATTERY WARNING shown in the battery compartment Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws e Insert the funnel shaped top into the rain gauge bucket and secure it into place by turning
13. he historical records will display a default reading 0 00 ae RGR150 ERE 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Pagel 8 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE The maximum and minimum record of the indoor and remote temperatures will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit To display the minimum maximum or the current reading press MEMORY button on the back panel To clear the memory press and hold MEMORY button on the back for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased LOST COMMUNICATION e If the main unit display line for the remote temperature sensor reading goes blank press and hold the back DOWN button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search If the signal still isn t received please make sure that e The remote temperature sensor is in its proper location e The distance between main unit and remote temperature sensor is not over 100 feet 30 meters The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote temperature sensor and main unit e If there is no reception please perform the following steps Bring the main unit and remote temperature sensor close together e Remove four 4 small screws from the back of the remote temperature sensor with small Phillips screwdriver and open the battery compartment e Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and reinstall them in the same manner Remot
14. lash e Enter the rainfall amount you want to set the rain alarm for using the front panel UP A or DOWN Y e Press the ALARM button again to confirm and the high rain alarm will be set NOTE Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm TIME ALARMS The Wireless Rain Gauge has three available time alarms Weekday alarm w Single alarm S and Ice Warning Alarm Pre Al e If Weekday alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash Mondays through Fridays e If Single day alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash only for this specific day and will not activate on subsequent days e If Ice Warning Alarm is activated in will sound at the set time and alarm icon will flash if the remote temperature for Channel One 1 will reach 35 6 F 2 C and below NOTE Ice Warning Alarm can be set only if one or both of the Weekday or Single alarm are programmed SETTING THE WEEKDAY AND SINGLE DAY ALARMS e Press ALARM button once to enter into the alarms setting mode The default alarm is a Weekday alarm The abbreviation OFF with a letter yy next to it will be displayed if the alarm has not been set previously e Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds The hour digit will flash e Enter the hour using back panel UP A or DOWN Y Press the ALARM again The minute digits
15. ndar MANUAL SETTINGS REAR PANEL e Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds the 2 digit language letters will flash e If you go into zone setting press mode 2 times to get to day month display then hold mode button for 3 seconds to access language setting 1st mode e RGR150 ERER 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 9 e Press UP A or DOWN Y to change language Languages available are DE FR IT SP amp EN e After the language is set press MODE button again to move to the next value Continue setting temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit year month date calendar format 12 or 24 hour time format hour and minutes e After the last parameter is set press MODE for the last time to return to the default mode time of day with seconds TIME ZONE e Select Time Zone setting mode by pressing MODE button until the word ZONE will appear to the left of time display Press and hold MODE button until flashing 0 00 digits will appear prompting to set the desired time zone in 30 minutes intervals ALARMS HIGH RAIN ALARM The high rain alarm for the past 24 hours can be set and displayed at any time by pressing ALARM button on the front panel To set the high rain alarm Press the ALARM button on the front panel until the ALARM HI will appear on the upper right corner of the rainfall information line e Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds or until the rainfall data digits will f
16. s subject to change without notice 2008 GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MAN RGR150 9 08 e
17. temperature data are displayed LCD display If any 2 The effective operating range may be e During an initial setup place the main influenced by the surrounding building unit close to the remote rain gauge and materials and how the receiver main remote temperature sensor unit and transmitters remote rain gauge e Important Only after reception is and temperature sensor are positioned established the remote rainfall data and 3 Place the remote rain gauge and temperature will appear on the main temperature sensor so that it faces unit s display you may position and the main unit receiver minimizing mount the remote sensors the rain gauge obstructions such as doors walls and the temperature sensor and the and furniture e RGR150 EERE 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 6 4 Though the remote temperature sensors are weather resistant they should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow The best suggested location for REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE Install the batteries select the channel the remote temperature sensor for outdoors is under the eave on the north side of the building NOTE When the temperature falls below freezing the batteries in the remote rain gauge and outdoor remote temperature sensor may have reduced voltage supply and a shorter effective range We recommend using lithium batteries at temperatures of 32 F 0 C and below We also recommend covering the remote rain
18. the knobs clockwise A low battery indicator 4 will appear on the remote rainfall reading line and the indoor or remote temperature reading line of the main unit warning that the corresponding batteries need replacement HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND The main unit has a removable table stand that supports it on a flat surface Attach table stand to the bottom of the main unit in the slots provided The main unit can also be mounted on the wall using the recessed screw hole The table stand must be removed prior to mounting The remote temperature sensor can be similarly mounted or placed on a flat surface PLACEMENT TIPS e Make sure that the remote rain gauge is level check if the ball bearing inside the bucket is at the midpoint of the leveler e Place the protective screen over the top to protect the rain gauge from the debris e Mount the rain gauge using mounting hardware provided e Make sure that the rain gauge is in open area where precipitation falls directly into the gauge s bucket ideally 2 3 feet above the ground RGR150 EERE 1 9 19 08 8 59 AM Page 7 GETTING STARTED After the batteries are installed the remote temperature sensor will transmit temperature readings at about 45 second intervals The remote rain gauge will transmit rainfall data at about 183 second intervals The main unit may take up to two minutes to receive the initial readings Upon successful reception the rainfall reading 0 00
19. to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully Here are a few precautions e Do not immerse the units in water e Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits e Do not subject the product to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity which may result in malfunctions shorter lifespan damaged batteries and damaged parts e Do not tamper with the units internal components Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage These units contain no user serviceable parts Use only fresh batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Read the user s manual thoroughly before operating the units SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit TIME 12 24 hour display in hh mm format Date format month day or day month format Day of the week is selectable in five languages English Spanish French German Italian Time zone manual adjustment Dual two minute crescendo alarms with 8 minutes snooze Programmable ice warning alarm Channel 1 WEATHER Rainfall Proposed operating range 0 to 1999 9mm 0 to 78 74 inch Rainfall resolution 0 04 inch 1mm Indoor Temperature Proposed operating range 23 0 to 122 0 F 5 0 to 50 0 C Temperature resolution 0 2 F 0 1 C User selectable F or C temperature display LED backlight Low battery indicator Wall Mount or Desktop option REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
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