ELV Electronics Ltd. KS 200US User manual
Operating Instructions
Combination Weather Sensor
KS 200US
ELV Electronics Ltd. · Hongkong
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These operating instructions belong with this product. They contain important information
for putting it into service and operating it. This should be noted also when this product is
passed on to a third party.
Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference!
A list of contents with the corresponding page numbers can be found in the index on page 4.
1st English edition May 2006
Documentation © 2006 ELV Electronics Limited
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permission of the publisher.
This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is
regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical
mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences.
All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.
Printed in Hong Kong
Modifications due to technical improvements may be made without prior notification.
00066944 Y2006 V1.0
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Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
The product has been EMC-tested and thus meets the requirements of the valid national
guidelines. See also FCC-Information.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you, as the user, have to observe
this operating manual.
Prior to using the product for the first time, please read the entire operating manual and observe
all operating and safety instructions.
We should already like to point out now the correct order for commissioning the
products. Please also observe the installation and calibration instructions in this
operating manual as well as the information about impairment of radio transmission
between the sensors and base station.
All company names and product descriptions listed herein are the trademarks of the
respective manufacturers. All rights are reserved.
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Table of Contents
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1. Intended Use .................................................................................................................... 5
2. Scope of Delivery............................................................................................................. 6
3. Explanation of Symbols................................................................................................... 6
4. Features and Functions................................................................................................... 7
5. Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... 7
6. Battery and Accumulator Information ........................................................................... 8
7. Preparation and Start-up ................................................................................................ 9
Start-up of the Multipurpose Sensor................................................................................. 9
8. Replacing the Battery.................................................................................................... 12
Multipurpose Sensor ....................................................................................................... 12
9. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 13
10. Coverage ........................................................................................................................ 14
11. Maintenance and Cleaning ........................................................................................... 15
a) General....................................................................................................................... 15
b) Cleaning the Multipurpose Sensor ............................................................................ 15
12. Handling.......................................................................................................................... 16
a) General....................................................................................................................... 16
b) Multipurpose Sensor.................................................................................................. 16
13. Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 17
a) General....................................................................................................................... 17
b) Disposal Instructions for Batteries/Accumulators ..................................................... 17
14. Technical Data................................................................................................................ 18
15. FCC-Information ............................................................................................................ 19
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1. Intended Use
The combination weather sensor is a high-quality universal weather measuring system which is
able to process a large number of weather data and additional information.
All relevant data are transmitted to an optional base unit.
The forecasts of the basis station are to be considered orientation values. They do not represent
an absolutely accurate prognosis. The manufacturer does not take over any responsibility for
incorrect indications, measured values or weather forecasts and the consequences thereof.
This product is designed for private use and is not suitable for medical purposes or for informing
the public.
The components of this product are not a toy, they contain fragile glass and ceramic parts.
Set up all the components in such a manner that they are out of the reach of children.
The product is operated by batteries. All external sensors transmit their data to the base station
via radio in the range of 433 MHz (coverage up to 100m in the free field).
Use other than that described above will lead to damage to the product.
Please read the complete operating instructions before use. They contain important
information for correct installation, functioning and operation.
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2. Scope of Delivery
• Multipurpose sensor / combination sensor KS 200US
• Mounting rod for the multipurpose sensor
• Specially shaped aluminium part for installing the mounting rod
• Hose band clip
• Operating instructions
3. Explanation of Symbols
The symbol with the lightening in the triangle is used when your health is at risk, e.g.
through an electric shock
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important information in these operating
instructions which must be observed without fail.
The ”hand” symbol can be found when you are to be given tips and information on
operation.
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4. Features and Functions
Multipurpose Sensor
• Radio transmission of:
- wind speed
- temperature
- air humidity
5. Safety Instructions
The warranty will lapse for damage due to non-compliance with these operating
instructions. We shall not be held liable for any consequential damage or loss!
We shall not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused
by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. Any claim
to warranty will lapse in such cases.
Dear Customer, the following safety and risk instructions are intended not only for the
protection of your health but also for the protection of the device. Please read through the
following points attentively:
Do not use this product in hospitals or medical institutions. The outdoor sensor does only emit
relatively weak radio signals. These radio signals could, however, lead to malfunctions in life-
supporting systems. The same may possibly apply to other areas.
The multipurpose sensor (and separately/additionally available outdoor sensors) is suitable for
operation in non-protected outdoor areas.
For safety and licensing (CE) reasons, unauthorised conversion of and/or modifications to the
product are not permitted.
Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. Plastic foil/bags and polystyrene parts
etc. could become dangerous toys for children.
Handle the product with care. It can be damaged through impact, blows or by being dropped
even from a low height.
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6. Battery and Accumulator Information
• Batteries/accumulators must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Make sure that the batteries/accumulators are inserted with the correct polarity.
•Do not leave the batteries/accumulators lying around in the open; there is a risk of their being
swallowed by children or domestic animals. If swallowed, immediately contact a doctor.
• Leaking or damaged batteries/accumulators can cause burning if they come into contact with
the skin. For this reason you should use suitable protective gloves.
• Make sure that batteries/accumulators are not short-circuited or thrown into a fire. There is a
risk of explosion!
• Never dismantle batteries/accumulators!
•Batteries may not be recharged. There is a risk of explosion!
• In case of longer periods of non-use (e.g. during storage) remove the inserted batteries/
accumulators to avoid damage by a leaking battery/accumulator.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries/accumulators. Do not mix batteries/accumulators
of different types/manufacturers.
• Never mix batteries with accumulators!
Please note:
The multipurpose sensor can be operated by accumulators. However, due to the
lower voltage of accumulators (accumulator = 1.2 V, battery = 1.5 V) the operating
life can be decreased. Moreover, the radio coverage will be reduced, in rare cases
even malfunctions can be caused.
Therefore, the following rule applies:
If you face any problem during the operation based on accumulators, use batteries
instead of them. We recommend you to operate the weather station, multipurpose
sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors only with high-quality alkaline batter-
ies.
Please refer to chapter 13 for the environmental-friendly disposal of batteries
and accumulators.
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7. Preparation and Start-up
Please note:
First start up all provided sensors (multipurpose sensor and possibly exist-
ing outdoor sensors) (insert batteries) before starting up the weather station
itself.
If you fail to follow this order of proceeding, it may be that the base station is
not able to identify the provided sensors!
It is principally recommended to test the base station with all its sensors (supplied multipurpose
sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors) first in a room, before installing the sensors
outside.
The distance between the base station and the sensors must be at least 2m to avoid
interference. Do not place the sensors side by side, but install them throughout the
area (e.g. if you have purchased several additional sensors).
If you find out that one of the sensors is not received after the installation, you can take it for
granted that the radio reception is too weak.
You avoid complex and time-consuming troubleshooting, if you perform this first functional test.
Start-up of the Multipurpose Sensor
• Open the housing of the multipurpose sensor. First, turn
the lower cover of the housing a little bit towards the arrow
as shown on the right (1) and then pull it carefully
downwards (2).
• There are two options to mount the sensor on a mast:
1. Own installation mast, e.g. purchased in the DIY
superstore
2. Optionally available installation mast matched to the
system (not included in the scope of delivery, is to be
ordered separately)
Fig. 1
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Proceed as follows for mounting:
1. Own individual installation mast
•Screw out the two small screws at the bottom
of the multipurpose sensor a little bit.
• Insert the supplied mounting rod of 25cm from
into the multipurpose sensor the bottom in such
a way that the two holes in the mounting rod
are directly positioned under the screws.
• Then tighten the two screws carefully (screws
are to be screwed into the holes of the mounting
rod).
• The mast required must have a diameter of
between 25mm and 45mm. It can either be a
free mast or a mounting angle, e.g. for a satellite
dish.
• Position the shaped aluminium part on one
side of this mast/mounting angle and put a
hose band clip over the two parts.
• Set the short mounting rod of the sensor against the other side of the shaped aluminium part
(on the right side in Figure 2 above) and tighten the hose band clip by using a screwdriver.
2. Optionally available installation mast (not included in the scope of delivery)
If you want to drive the rod with the flat tip (serves as an earth tip) into the ground by
means of a hammer, use a suited wooden clump in any case to protect the mast.
Otherwise, the upper end of the rod will be damaged (installation of the sensor mast
will not be possible any longer), guarantee will lapse!
• Assemble the single parts of the sensor mast. Plastic couplers combine the individual rods.
plastic coupler
Fig. 2b
• The flat rod end serves as an earth tip.
supplied
mounting rod
supplied shaped
aluminium part
mounting clip
installation mast
Fig. 2a
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