Refer Instruction Manuals – between 30- 150 meters “open field”.

Refer Instruction Manuals – between 3-10 depending on model.

It is a forecaster and therefore shows the likely future weather over the next 24 – 48 hours.

Depends on quality of mercury thermometer but should be equally as accurate and easier to read.

No – products function with only models that pick up Explore signal from sensors.

WSX series of Professional stations only.

The radio transmission that carries the time information is not transmitted in Australia.

Standard thermo/hygro sensors ST1003-5H) are splash proof but should not be installed in full weather. Outdoor sensor arrays with Pro series stations are fully weatherproof.

Yes, via the Pro weather link page. Under the advance Tab, sensors can be adjusted to offset or gain values to calibrate them. Refer to WSX Pro manual.

Yes they can.

Yes but wind direction will not operate correctly as the sensor needs to be set up to reflect true direction. Also weather forecast and barometric pressure will be affected by changes in altitude.

No, however it can be synched with Weather Underground and Weathercloud software.

It uses the connection to your router to sync with Wi-Fi/internet time. It does not work from RF signal and therefore is not country specific.

No, you need to log back into the Pro weather link set up page (192.168.1.1) and adjust your GMT.

You will need to enter your longitude and latitude coordinates according to your location via the Pro weather link page (192.168.1.1).

Circa 200 km/h. More likely to be taken out by debris than fail in heavy winds.

Sensors can read from -20°C to + 60°C. Not many areas in Australia would be affected by temperatures outside these extremes.

If the arrow is pointing up the temp/humid/baro is trending higher etc. It is of general interest and allows users to track for example the barometric pressure over the past 24 hours.

Yes, all our products are classified Low Interference Potential Devices and must accept interference from other devices. Garage door openers/alarms/and other RF product may interfere with sensor transmissions.

It includes the Thermo Hygro, Rain Guage, UV and wind sensors. Please refer to model specs for additional sensor pairing capabilities.

Yes, on all desktop versions, the sensors can be replaced individually. On the WSX series, the entire array must be replaced.

Yes, in particular the outdoor sensors. WSX series should refer to instruction manual for maintenance guide.

Follow the reset instructions outlined in the manual.

All Explore Stations come with a 3-year manufacturing warranty.

EST (refer to manual).

The console has built-in FLASH memory that holds vital settings which include: Time Zone, DST status, Time SYNC status, WI-FI and Weather server setting, Latitude / Longitude, Hemisphere setting, Calibration values, and Sensor ID of paired sensor(s). The data needs to be logged with WU or WC programs.

The console supports OTA firmware update capability. Its firmware may be updated over the air anytime (whenever necessary) through any web-browser on a PC with WI-FI connectivity. Update function, however, is not available through mobile/smart devices.

Depends on model however typically Min/Max records are “cumulative” therefore if you want min/max each day you must reset the min/max function as per instructions.

No, the sensor array is an all-in-one attachment.

Go to: https://www.wunderground.com/ and/or https://app.weathercloud.net/

Yes you can rotate/flip the projection from your clock. Please refer to manual for instructions on how.

Yes it can when plugged in the main power only. This is a precaution to save battery power. Refer to manual for on/off continuous projection function.

No, however you can download the PWS weather app to pair with your station as per outlined in the instructional manual.

Please contact retailer or Explore Scientific/Proline Australia customer support for details.

Soft Reset
In order for your head unit and sensor to be recalibrated you must follow the reset process in step order:

Step 1 Reset the sensor

• The reset button is found in the battery compartment of the sensor
• Using a small & sharp object press into to the pin push hole marked with ‘reset’

Step 2 Reset the Main Unit

•  The reset button is found on the back of the main unit
• Using a small & sharp object press into to the pin push hole market with ‘reset’

Your unit and sensor should now be calibrated

Hard Reset

• remove all the batteries from your sensor/s and head unit.
• Unplug head unit from main power
• Leave all units unpowered for 5 mins
• Reinsert batteries and main power to all units
• Using a small & sharp object press into to the pin push hole market with ‘reset’ where able to on the sensor and head unit.

Your unit should now be calibrated.

In order for your unit to recalibrate effectively the following reset
process must be carried out in order  

Step 1 Reset the senor or sensors

• In most cases the reset pin push button can be found on the back of the sensors
• In some cases the reset pin push button can be found in the battery compartment of the sensor
• The WSX sensor array reset button is found on the bottom of the array
• Using a small sharp object press the reset pin push button

Step 2 Reset the main unit

• In most cases the reset pin push button can be found on the back of the unit, on the front of the unit, or on the battery compartment of the unit
• Using a small sharp object press the reset pin push button

Give you unit & sensor some time to recalibrate and pick up signals

Hard Reset

• remove all the batteries from your sensor/s and head unit.
• Unplug head unit from main power
• Leave all units unpowered for 5 mins
• Reinsert batteries and main power to all units
• Using a small & sharp object press into to the pin push hole market with ‘   reset’ where able to on the sensor and head unit.

Give you unit & sensor some time to recalibrate and pick up signals.

Wind, air temperature, and water vapour pressure measurements are affected by surface type and roughness, soil moisture, regional topography, and obstructions.

Sites selected for their applicability to a broader area should be free from obstructions such as buildings, trees, and steep slopes. Ten-meter towers are often used to raise measurement heights above low-lying obstructions.

The following table lists the suggested measurement heights and exposure (distance to an obstruction) for each type of sensor.

Wind
Height/Depth: 3 m ± 0.1 m recommended (AASC); 2 m ± 0.1 m or 10 m ± 0.5 m optional (AASC); 10 m (WMO & EPA)

Exposure: No closer than ten times the obstruction's height.

Air Temperature & Relative Humidity
Height/Depth: 1.5 m ± 1 m (AASC); 1.25–2.0 m (WMO); 2.0 m for temperature only (EPA); 2 m & 10 m for temperature difference (EPA)

Exposure: Must be housed in a ventilated radiation shield to protect the sensor from thermal radiation. The EPA recommends no closer than four times the obstruction's height and at least 30 m from large paved areas. If no shield is available, mount in a shaded south-facing location.

Solar Radiation
Height/Depth: Consistent with the exposure standard (AASC, WMO, EPA). To facilitate levelling/cleaning, CSI recommends 3 m or less.

Exposure: No surrounding object should block the sky. Objects under 10° above the horizontal plane of the sensor are allowed.

Precipitation
Height/Depth: 1.0 m ± 0.2 m (AASC); 30 cm minimum (WMO)

Exposure: AASC & EPA suggest no closer than four times the obstruction's height. The orifice must be in a horizontal plane, open to the sky, and above the level of in-splashing and snow accumulation.

150 metres for a clear line of site. This distance varies as a function of obstructions (water, concrete and metal can shorten this distance), but is dependent on your particular installation.

It depends on the installation and environmental factors, but 1year is normal. Lithium batteries are recommended for colder climates. Please note the solar panel on the WSX3001 does not provide power in extending battery life therefore all sensors must have viable batteries installed to transmit data.

Place the array in the highest location possible. This will eliminate any obstructions. Remember that you will need to change the batteries once per year, so make it accessible.

The temperature and humidity sensor have a built-in fan which provides ventilation for the ambient temp and humidity sensor. Radiant heat transfer from your house can raise the temperature as much as 6 deg F, so keep away from walls that receive a lot of sunshine.

The rain gauge should be kept free of obstructions such a spider web build up and debris that may clog the entry point for water. The gauge can freeze in cold climates, and debris must be cleared on occasion.

Optional sensors for temperature and Humidity in extra locations must also be kept within the maximum transmission ranges.

You will need a metal pole. In some environments, you can use PVC pipe. Mount the brackets to the pole.

To compare pressure conditions from one location to another, meteorologists correct pressure to sea level conditions. Because the air pressure decreases as you rise in altitude, the sea-level corrected pressure (the pressure your location would be at if located at sea-level) is generally higher than your measured pressure. Thus, your pressure may read 28.62 in Hg (969 mb) at an altitude of 1000 feet (305 m), but the corrected pressure is 30.00 in Hg (1016 mb). The standard sea-level pressure is 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb). Pressure conditions greater than 29.92 in Hg (1013 mb) are considered high pressure and less than are considered low pressure.

Make sure that the sensor transmitter light is flashing read once every 15-30sec. If not, replace the batteries. If the problem remains with the sensor, perform a hard reset.

• Anemometer (wind gauge)

The anemometer consists of a solar
powered data transmitter and a wind vane (direction) and cup anemometer
(speed).

The ideal positioning for this unit is in open space where there are no wind shadows caused by buildings or trees – often the best position is located on a TV antenna on the roof of your property.

The unit has a transmission range of up
to 150m (line of sight). Positioned on most rooftops should cause too many problems, just ensure the receiver main unit is on the same side of the house as walls and windows reduce the range.

• UV Sensor

The UV sensor should is located on the
side of the unit and when set correctly will display light intensity, UV index
& sunburn time The panel should be free from obstruction.

• Rain Gauge

The rain gauge consists of a transmitter
and a self empting rain bucket.

The ideal positioning for this unit is
in an open space where precipitation can easily fall in to the gauge. Ensure
there is no rain shadow caused by trees or buildings.

The unit has a transmission range of up
to 150m (line of sight). Positioned at the end of most back yards should not
cause too much of an issue with range, just ensure the receiver main unit is on
the same side of the house as walls and windows reduce the range. 

• Thermo/Hygrometer

The thermo/hygrometer consists of a data
transmitter and a thermo/hygrometer sensor (looks like a microphone).

The ideal positioning for this sensor is
on the wall or post mounted above ground level, but with a good air circulation
and in the shade – ambient temperature and humidity readings are always
measured in the shade.

The unit has a transmission range of up
to 150m (line of sight). Positioned at the end of most back yards should not
cause too much of an issue with range, just ensure the receiver main unit is on
the same side of the house as walls and windows reduce the range.

• Additional Thermo/Hygro sensors

This unit is designed as an indoor
sensor and should be ideally located anywhere inside the house or in other
housed locations

Please note that the outdoor sensor array is weather resistant and should easily cope with the rigors of most weather conditions.

Moon Phase / Tide indicators by Explore Scientific weather stations:
The diagram below shows the main states of the moon and the effect these have on the tides. 

Spring Tides: these are defined as the highest high tides and the lowest low tides,
they occur when the Earth, Moon and Sun all lie in the same plane (their gravitational pull act in the same direction increasing the pull and movement of water around the Earth). This occurs at full and new moon. 

Neap Tides: these are defined as the lowest high tides and the highest low tides,
they occur when the Sun and Moon lie perpendicular to each other (their gravitational pull lessens the movement of water around the Earth). This occurs in the first and last quarter.

Median tides occur at all other times when the moon phase is at waxing/waning crescent or waxing/waning gibbous.

Please note: The moon phase on shows tidal range at anyone point in time, it will not specify exactly when high/low tide is at your local port. You will need to refer to your local tide chart for this information.