Radioddity Raddy L7 LoRa Professional Weather Station User Manual

1. Introducció

The Radioddity Raddy L7 LoRa Professional Weather Station provides comprehensive environmental monitoring for your home, garden, or farm. Utilizing advanced LoRa technology, it offers an extended wireless transmission range for accurate data collection. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance of your weather station.

Característiques principals:

• Interval estès: LoRa chip enables wireless transmission up to 1.9 miles (3 km) in open areas.
• Seguiment integral: Measures indoor/outdoor temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed & direction, rainfall, UV index, solar radiation, moon phase, and 'feels like' temperature.
• Esborra la pantalla: 7.2-inch large color screen with touch-control buttons for easy data viewing.
• Connectivitat Wi-Fi: Synchronizes real-time data with Weathercloud and Wunderground for remote monitoring and data sharing.
• Aplicació versàtil: Suitable for various environments including backyards, gardens, farms, and indoor spaces.

2. Què hi ha a la caixa

Verifiqueu que tots els components siguin presents en desembalar-lo:

• Outdoor Sensor Array (Anemometer, Wind Vane, Rain Gauge, Thermo-Hygrometer, UV & Light Sensor, Solar Panel)
• Consola de pantalla interior
• Pal de muntatge
• Mounting Hardware (U-bolts, nuts, washers, brackets)
• Adaptador de corrent per a la consola
• Manual d'instruccions

Figure 2.1: Included components of the Raddy L7 Weather Station.

3. Instruccions de configuració

3.1. Instal·lació de sensors exteriors

1. Instal·leu les bateries: Open the battery compartment on the outdoor sensor array. Insert 6 AA batteries (not included), ensuring correct polarity. Securely close the compartment.
2. Muntar el pal de muntatge: Attach the mounting pole to the sensor array using the provided screws.
3. Seleccioneu la ubicació de muntatge: Choose a location free from obstructions (trees, buildings) that could interfere with wind, rain, or solar readings. Ensure the location allows for optimal solar panel exposure.
4. Muntar el sensor: Use the included mounting hardware (U-bolts, brackets) to secure the sensor array to a stable pole or surface. Ensure the sensor is level using the integrated bubble level for accurate rainfall and wind direction measurements.

Figure 3.1: Wireless data transmission from outdoor sensor to indoor console.

Figure 3.2: Outdoor sensor array components.

3.2. Indoor Display Console Setup

1. Encès: Plug the power adapter into the indoor display console and then into a wall outlet. The console will power on and begin searching for the outdoor sensor.
2. Emparellament de sensors: The console will automatically attempt to pair with the outdoor sensor. Once connected, outdoor data will appear on the display.
3. Connectivitat Wi-Fi: Ensure the Wi-Fi icon on the console is flashing. This indicates it is ready for network configuration.

Figure 3.3: Indoor display console with touch-control buttons.

3.3. Configuració Wi-Fi

To connect your Raddy L7 to Wi-Fi and synchronize data with online weather services:

1. Access Console Web Interfície: Connect a computer or smartphone to the Wi-Fi network broadcast by the console (usually named 'WeatherHome' or similar). Once connected, open a web navegador i navegueu a http://192.168.5.1.
2. Select Your Wi-Fi Network: En el web interface, select your home 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network from the list and enter its password.
3. Weather Service Setup: Enter your Weather Underground (Wunderground) and/or Weathercloud station ID and key information. If you do not have an account, register on their respective webllocs.
4. Desa la configuració: Click 'Save' to apply the settings. The console will attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi router. A 'Connected IP' status indicates a successful connection.

Figure 3.4: Wi-Fi connectivity with Weather Underground and Weathercloud.

4. Instruccions de funcionament

4.1. Mostra mésview

The 7.2-inch color display provides a clear overview of current weather conditions. Key data points are organized into readable sections:

• Fila superior: Gust wind speed, average wind speed, daily rainfall, current solar radiation, UV index.
• Left Column: Temperatura i humitat exteriors.
• Centre: Wind direction compass, 12-hour weather forecast icons.
• Right Column: Indoor temperature and humidity, dew point, 'feels like' temperature, barometric pressure, moon phase.
• Fila inferior: Time, date, and control buttons.

Figura 4.1: Detallada view of the 13-in-1 weather monitor display.

4.2. Customizing Alerts

The console supports customizable alerts for various weather parameters. Refer to the on-screen menu or the full digital manual for specific instructions on setting high/low alerts for temperature, humidity, wind speed, and other metrics.

Figure 4.2: Customizable outdoor temperature alert.

5. Manteniment

• Substitució de la bateria: Replace outdoor sensor batteries annually or when indicated by the console. Use high-quality AA batteries for optimal performance.
• Neteja: Periodically clean the rain gauge funnel, solar panel, and wind sensors to ensure accurate readings. Use a soft, damp tela. Eviteu els netejadors abrasius.
• Comprovació d'obstruccions: Regularly inspect the outdoor sensor for any debris (leaves, spiderwebs) that might obstruct the wind cups, wind vane, or rain collector.

6. Solució De Problemes

7. Especificacions

8. Garantia i Suport

The Radioddity Raddy L7 Weather Station comes with an 18-month warranty and lifetime technical support. For assistance, please contact Radioddity customer service.