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Placement tips:
- The rain sensor should be placed in an open area away from walls, fences, trees and other
coverings which may either reduce the amount of rainfall into the sensor, deflect the entry of wind-
blown rain, or create extra precipitation runoff. Trees and rooftops may also be sources of pollen
and debris.
- To avoid rain shadow effects, place the sensor at a horizontal distance corresponding to two to four
times the height of any nearby obstruction.
- It is important that rain excess can flow freely away from the sensor. Make sure that water does not
collect at the base of the unit.
- The rainfall measurement mechanism utilizes a magnet, hence do not place any magnetic objects
around the proximity of the sensor.
Setting up the Anemometer (wind sensor)
1. Plug the wind wheel on the pin at the bottom of the anemometer. Please note the shape of the pin.
With the enclosed Allen wrench tool tighten the screw through the screw hole.
2. Open the battery compartment (screwed) and insert the enclosed batteries 2 x 1,5 V AA or remove
the insulation stripe. Observe the correct polarity.
3. Mount the bracket by using the enclosed mounting material preferably at a mast or on a vertical
surface.
4. To ensure that the main console unit can display the correct wind direction, the wind vane has to
be oriented with its head to the north, while the complete wind vane is in line with the
anemometer’s arm (fin is in line with the anemometer’s arm, tip shows to the other direction). Use
a compass if necessary.
Note: If it is not possible to place the anemometer‘s arm to the north as provided by default, the
wind direction has to be adjusted manually.
I. Observe the correct polarity of the batteries.
II. Point the wind vane towards the north. If necessary use a compass for a precise input.
III. Use a pin to press the SET key which is in the battery compartment of the wind sensor.
Attention: Above procedure must be repeated when changing batteries.
Placement tips:
- Check that wind can travel freely around the anemometer and is not distorted by nearby buildings,
trees or other structures.
- The official mounting location for anemometers is 10m (33 ft) above ground level in a clear
unobstructed location.
