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WS-7038U
Wireless 433 MHz
Miniature Rain Monitor
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 3 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 4 Program Mode Function Buttons 5 Time Setting 5 Date Setting 5 Weekday Setting 6 Rain Alarm Setting 6 Resetting Total Rain Amount 6 Features & Operations Bar Graph 7 Numerical Representation of the Bar Graph 8 Manual Reset of Rain Multiplicator 8 Complete Resetting of Precipitation Data 9 Reception Requirements 9 Icons 9 Mounting 1
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1) WS-7038U—Wireless Rain Monitor with table stand. (Figure 1). 2) TX5U—Wireless Rainfall Transmitter: includes a base, rainfall collector, and two mounting screws. (Figure 2). 3) Instruction manual and warranty card. Figure 1 Figure 2 Function Buttons ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1) Two fresh 1.5V AAA batteries. 2) Two fresh 1.5V AA batteries. 3) Flathead screwdriver. QUICK SET-UP GUIDE 1) Insert two AA batteries into the Rainfall Transmitt
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DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I) BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: Batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems make sure that the batteries do not spring free. Battery compartment Battery cover A) RAINFALL TRANSMITTER 1. Remove the flat-head screw and battery cover, located on the underside of the base. 2. Observe the correct polarity, and install two AA batteries. 3. Make sure the rubber weather seal is in place and replace the battery cover and screw. 4. Separate the base by
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PROGRAM MODE After the batteries have been installed the minute digits of the time display will flash, signaling that the program mode has been automatically entered. If no buttons are pressed, the digits will stop flashing after 50 seconds. To enter the programming mode (when not automatically entered) hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds—the minute digits will flash. The Program Mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each function separately, or you can follo
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IV) WEEKDAY SETTING Note: The weekday is not represented alphabetically, it is represented numerically, with “1” equal to Monday, and “2” equal to Tuesday, etc. 1) Hold down the RAIN/SET button for 2 seconds, press the RAIN/SET button 4 more times—until the weekday digit flashes (default is “1”). 2) Press the HISTORY/+ button to adjust the weekday. 3) Press the RAIN/SET button to confirm the weekday digit, and to advance to set the Rain Alarm. V) RAIN ALARM SETTING Note: When t
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS I) BAR GRAPH The bar graph displays the rainfall history. As indicated by the appearance of the word “HISTORY” at the left-central area of the LCD screen. The horizontal axis measures the past time periods, with “0” representing the current day, week, or month and “6” representing the oldest information (6 days ago, 6 weeks ago, or 6 months ago). The graph reads from right to left. The vertical axis measures the rainfall in inches. The normal (default) mea
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II) NUMERICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE BAR GRAPH The bar graph displays the columns sequentially from “0” to “6” until all columns are showing. Then they are hidden again, and the sequential display is repeated. It is possible to read each column one at a time, simultaneously displaying the numeric measurement for that column above the bar graph. For example, the weekly rainfall total from 3 weeks ago may be viewed. Also, the numeric data from each column will correspond to the preveoul
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IV) COMPLETE RESETTING OF PRECIPITATION DATA Note: The rain data held by the bar chart and other rain totals (excluding the 1-hour total) will be stored and displayed again, even after the batteries have been removed. Therefore it is necessary to apply the following instructions to reset the bar chart and other totals, if desired. 1) Enter the Rain Multiplicator mode as instructed in steps 1 through 3 of the Manual Reset of the Rain Multiplicator section above. 2) After setting th
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MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the Rain Monitor is able to receive signals from the Rainfall Transmitter at their desired location. Obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the range. Place units in their desired location, and wait approximately 15 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception I) THE TX5U—RAINFALL TRANSMITTER The Rainfall Transmitter can be mounted in two ways: • simply placin
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II) THE WIRELESS RAIN MONITOR The Rain Monitor can also be mounted in two ways: • with the table stand or, • on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw (not included). A) USING THE TABLE-STAND 1. The Rain Monitor comes with the table stand already mounted. If you wish to use the table-stand all that is required is to place the Rain Monitor in an appropriate location. B) WALL MOUNTING Figure 3 1. Remove the table stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Replace batteries. Problem: “OFL” appears in LCD. Solution: 1) Follow Reset directions. (Total rainfall accumulation has exceeded 999.99in.) Problem: “---” Appears in LCD (rain monitor has lost signal from gauge) Solution: 1) Follow reset directions. 2) Distance the Rain Monitor or Rainfall Transmitter at least 6 feet (2m) away from interfering sources on a 433 MHz signal (computers, TV sets, headphones, speakers, etc.). 3) Move
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SPECIFICATIONS Recommended operating temperature: Rain Monitor: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Rainfall Transmitter: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Rainfall Totals: For the previous 6 days, 6 weeks, 6 months, plus current day, week, or month Data Check Intervals: Receiver checking interval: Every 5 minutes Rainfall Transmitter checking interval: Every minute if no rain, immediately when rain begins Transmission frequency: 433.92 MHz Maximum transmission range: 80 feet (25m) Power supplies
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WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this weather station. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. Before sending the Weather Station in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology. The Weather Station will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model. This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use, unauthorized repairs, faulty batteries, or the Weather Stations
