Taylor 2750 User's Manual
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1. or buttons to set the year Hold down the buttons to advance digits quickly Press MODE to enter 4 Continue to set the month day date hour and minutes by pressing or and then pressing MODE to enter the data Hold down the buttons to advance digits quickly 5 After selecting the minutes and pressing MODE the clock setup will be complete 6 If no buttons are pressed within 5 seconds the clock will revert to its original setting How To Set Up and Use Your Wireless Rain Gauge 1 Follow Battery Installation and Clock Calendar Set Up as directed above 2 Place the receiver unit as close as possible to the transmitter they must be within 100 feet of each other This will ensure easy synchronization between the transmission and reception of signals as you set up your wireless rain gauge 3 The receiver unit should display zeros after proper battery installation and registration signal initialization If the receiver still shows dashes reinstall the receiver s batteries See Battery Installation section for detailed instructions Note The effective transmission range of the rain gauge is 100 feet The effective range is vastly affected by building materials physical obstructions tress sheds fountains etc and where the receiver and transmitter units are positioned Try various set ups for the best result Shorten the distance between the receiver and transmitter units when necessary Keep the tra2. How to Read Rainfall Data 1 Your Taylor Wireless Rain Gauge will track the amount of daily weekly and monthly rainfall It will also report total accumulated rainfall which is the total rainfall recorded since the unit was last reset to zero Press the button to toggle between the different displays 2 A signal is sent from the transmitter to the receiver every 30 seconds when it is raining If there is no rainfall a signal will transmit every 2 2 minutes This signal will update the data on the receiver if any changes have occurred 3 As rainfall occurs the Daily Rainfall Display will show the amount of rain accumulated throughout the day When the clock reaches midnight the display for daily rainfall will automatically reset to zero 4 For the first day of rainfall the Daily Weekly Monthly and Total rainfall accumulation will be the same As additional rainfall occurs throughout the week month the unit will add the rainfall amounts together for a weekly monthly total rainfall accumulation 5 The Weekly rainfall total accumulates from Sunday to Saturday When the clock reaches 12 00am midnight every Sunday the weekly total rainfall will automatically reset to zero 6 The Monthly rainfall total accumulates from the first day of the calendar month to the last day When the clock reaches 12 00am midnight on the first day of the month the monthly total rainfall will automatically reset to zero 7 Tot
3. Leading the Way in Accuracy is a trademark of Taylor Precision Products Group LLC and its affiliated companies All rights reserved 2750 TAYLOR Digital Wireless Rain Gauge Indoor Thermometer amp Clock with Remote Rain Gauge Leading the Way in Accuracy Instruction Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the Taylor Digital Wireless Rain Gauge This state of the art measurement instrument is engineered and designed to meet the highest quality standards to assure you uncompromising accuracy and consistently dependable convenient performance In order to optimize its function please read this instruction manual carefully before use and keep it handy for future reference Description of Parts Receiver Unit Ma N 3 MODE gt Sz DAY in Sz WEEK in Line 1 ey aa nt Line 2 Line 3 ey J ice IL TAYLOR E re o 1 o 4 Main Features amp How to Access Functions 1 LCD Display Line 1 Daily Rainfall Display Reports today s total rainfall Line 2 Weekly Monthly Total Accumulated Rainfall Display Shows either the weekly monthly or total accumulated rainfall The WEEK i
4. Specifications Range of rainfall measurement Daily 0 39 33 inches 0 999 millimeters Weekly 0 393 66 inches 0 9999 millimeters Monthly 0 393 66 inches 0 9999 millimeters Resolution 0 04 inches 1 millimeter Accuracy 3 Transmission 100 feet 30 meters in an open area Transmissions sent every 30 seconds during rainfall otherwise sent every 2 2 minutes Clock Quartz precisions 30 seconds per month Battery Life 1 year alkaline batteries recommended One Year Warranty This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for one 1 year from the date of original purchase It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident misuse abuse commercial use or unauthorized adjustment and or repair Should this product require service or replacement at our option while under warranty do not return to retailer Please pack the item carefully and return it prepaid along with a store receipt showing date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to Taylor Precision Products 2220 Entrada Del Sol Las Cruces New Mexico 88001 www taylorusa com There are no express warranties except as listed above This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Made to our exact specifications in China 2004 Taylor Precision Group LLC and its affiliated companies all rights reserved Taylor is a registered trademark and
5. al Rainfall accumulates from the first day the rain gauge is put into use The receiver will continue to record Total Rainfall until the user clears the memory or the batteries are replaced 8 To manually reset either the Daily Weekly Monthly or Total Rainfall accumulations first press the button to select the memory to be cleared Press the key The data will reset to zero Transmission Collision Signals from other household devices such as doorbells home security systems and entry controls may temporarily interfere with the rain gauge transmissions This is normal and does not affect the general performance of this product The transmission will resume once the interference recedes Trouble Shooting Disconnected Signals If the receiver unit does not receive a transmission for 1 hour the display will show dashes To correct this problem 1 Check that the rain gauge is properly positioned within a 100 transmission range 2 Check to make sure the transmission path is clear of obstacles and interference 3 If new batteries are faulty on the initial installation install fresh batteries following the steps in the Battery Installation section of this manual 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 ins
6. con appears above the rainfall digits when the receiver is in week mode The MONTH icon appears during monthly mode If no icon is visible the total accumulated rainfall is displayed Press MODE to toggle between the different displays Line 3 Clock and Calendar display Shows the current time date and day of the week 2 MODE Button Enter Time Setting mode 3 Button Advances clock calendar settings during Time Setting mode Resets Daily Weekly Monthly or Total accumulated rainfall data Cancels the registration between the receiver and transmitter and registers a new signal between the units 4 Button Reverses clock calendar settings during Time Setting mode Toggles between Weekly Monthly and Total accumulated rainfall Switches between inch and millimeter units of measurement 5 Battery Compartment The receiver unit requires 2 AA alkaline batteries not included See Battery Installation section of this manual 6 Table Stand Pull the bottom of stand out from the housing for stable placement of the unit on a flat surface 7 Wall Mount The back of the receiver has a recessed key hole to secure the unit to a wall Remote Rain Gauge Transmitter Battery Compartment Rain Gauge The transmitter requires 2 AA alkaline Net batteries not included See Battery Installation section of this manual Rain Gauge Net A protective stainless steel net is placed __ maven on top of the
7. eft outdoors in snow or at temperatures at or below 4 F 20 C If the temperature falls below this point or if snow accumulates remove the transmitter to an indoor area Otherwise permanent damage to the rain gauge s internal circuits may occur 5 Do not clean either unit with abrasive or corrosive materials This may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic circuits 6 Do not subject either unit to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity This may result in malfunction shorter electronic life span damaged batteries or distorted parts This equipment contains no user serviceable parts Do not tamper with either unit s internal components Doing so will invalidate the warranty on this product and may cause damage 7 Do not mix old and new batteries Remove the batteries if this product will not be used for a long time 8 Always refer to this instruction manual before operating this product Important Though the transmitter is weather and frost resistant it should never be submerged in water or left outside during snowy weather Also please note the transmitter should not be left outdoors in temperatures at or below 4 F 20 C If the temperature drops fo this level move the transmitter to an indoor area Both the transmitter and the receiver unit should be kept at temperatures between 4 F 20 C to 140 F 60 C Extreme temperatures outside this range can permanently damage internal circuitry
8. g the receiver s batteries will clear the memory and all rainfall totals will reset to zero 3 After replacing batteries in the transmitter press and hold the button for 3 seconds to cancel the previous signal registration and register a new signal between the units The Lines 1 and 2 on the LCD will blink for 10 seconds The units are transmitting properly when zeros appear on the LCD If this does not occur press and hold the button again to trigger a new registration signal Repositioning the units may improve signal transmission If the LCD still does not show zeros remove and reinstall the transmitter batteries and repeat the steps above Setting Up The Rain Gauge Transmitter Figure A Unscrew the 2 screws then lift the top casing off Use 2 AA batteries n ia Be sure to P 7 remove the cardboard insert from under the a rain cup before using p Unscrew the 4 screws from the battery compartment cover Important When the temperature falls below freezing the batteries of outdoor units may freeze lowering their voltage supply and effective range Use Lithium batteries to insure operation below 10 F 12 C How to Set and Use Clock amp Calendar Functions 1 Hold the MODE button for 3 seconds to enter Time Setting mode 2 Press or buttons to select 12 or 24 hour clock mode Press MODE to enter 3 Press
9. ngs Remove the cover and insert 2 AA alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols marked inside the battery compartment 3 The rain cup has been fitted with a cardboard insert to prevent tipping and damage during shipping Before first use please remove the cardboard to allow the rain cup to fill and empty when rainfall occurs 4 Replace the Battery Compartment Cover and the screws 5 Carefully replace the casing on top of the base Replace the screws 6 When batteries are installed in both units press and hold the button for 3 seconds to set a new registration code for the receiver 7 The transmitter will begin to transmit signals to the receiver Position the receiver and transmitter close to each other to ensure best transmission results 8 Press the button to ensure the Weekly rainfall total is reset to zero Press the button to change to the Monthly rainfall and press to reset it to zero Repeat to reset the Total rainfall display to zero Press again to return to the Weekly display The receiver will show zeros instead of dashes when a signal is successfully received If the receiver continues to show dashes remove the receiver s batteries and repeat instructions above Battery Replacement 1 When readings grow dim irregular or vanish or the receiver shows fixed dashes the batteries may need to be replaced Follow the steps above for Battery Installation 2 Note Replacin
10. nsmitter at least 3 feet from any obstructions which may affect rain collection For instance do not place the transmitter gauge under a tree as water dripping from leaves into the rain cup will overstate actual rainfall 4 The receiver unit is factory set to display total rainfall in inches To switch measurement to millimeters press and hold the button for 3 seconds The display will switch to millimeters
11. rain gauge to guard against rocks leafs and other debris collecting in the rain gauge The net may be removed for cleaning by pulling up on the ring at the side of the net pf Important T ua The rain gauge should not be left outdoors in temperatures at or below 4 F 20 C or in snowy weather If the temperature drops to this level or it begins to snow remove the rain gauge to an indoor area Battery Installation For the initial installation insert the batteries into the receiver unit first then the transmitter Place the receiver and transmitter gauge next to each other during battery installation for best signal initialization Receiver 1 Lift off the battery compartment cover located on the back of the unit 2 Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols marked inside the battery compartment 3 After installing the batteries the display will show flashing dashes Once the rain gauge s batteries are installed and the unit successfully transmits a signal the receiver will show zeros 4 Replace the battery compartment cover Battery Installation continued Rain Gauge Transmitter 1 Unscrew the 2 screws at each side of the transmitter Carefully lift the top casing from the base see figure A 2 Unscrew the 4 screws from the Battery Compartment Cover identifiable by the battery diagram marki
12. tallation 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 Reorient or relocate the rain gauge equipment Increase the distance between the radio television equipment and rain gauge receiver Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void user s authority to operate this device Precautions This Digital Wireless Rain Gauge is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if you handle it carefully following these guidelines 1 The receiver is intended for indoor use only It is not sealed against moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors 2 Do not immerse the receiver unit in water If you spill liquid on it dry it immediately with a soft lint free cloth 3 The transmitter is weather resistant but not waterproof Do not immerse the rain gauge in water or allow snow to accumulate in it If this accidentally occurs dry it immediately with a soft lint free cloth 4 Though the transmitter is frost resistant it should not be l
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