Take the guess work out of the very unpredictable British weather. The USB Wireless Weather Forecaster is feature-packed with an affordable price and will give live weather updates there and then. Be in no doubt the USB Wireless Weather Forecaster is the elite for its category.
- Touch LCD screen Weather Forecaster and alarm
- Indoor / outdoor temperature (C or F)
- Wind speed and direction (mph or kph)
- Self emptying rain gauge (mm or inches)
- Indoor / outdoor humidity
- Barometer pressure with trends
- ''Easyweather'' software included to link to PC via USB
- Historic data storage and display (stores data on PC only)
- LCD panel wall mounts or desk mounts
- Wireless range up to 60 metres (clear line of sight)
- Batteries last over 12 months
- Operates on 5 x AA batteries (sold separately)
The large LCD touchscreen makes the operation of the unit incredibly simple and allows comprehensive adjustment and correction for your location. The USB Wireless Weather Forecaster requires no connecting cable between the base station and the remote weather transmitting sensors, with a typical sensor range of 60m (200ft). It can also display historic data and within the menu you can select metric or imperial values.
Included is a software programme that allows you to link your LCD panel to your PC via the included USB lead. From here you can not only programme the LCD panel, but you can also download stored data and then display it in data base format for keeping your own weather history. If you are in an area or situation where weather plays a critical part, then you can switch on an alarm that can be triggered by any of the data sensors.
This weather station offers amazing value and comes with everything you need to set it up in the garden. The system comprises large 23 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm LCD control panel, wind speed sensor, wind direction sensor, rain gauge, outside temperature sensor and transmitter, stub mast, sensor mounting arms, sensor cable harness, USB lead and PC software (not MAC compatible)
Technical Specification
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| SPECIFICATIONS
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| Indoor Data
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| Temperature range | 0C to 60C (32F to 140F)
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| Temperature Units Measured | C or F (switchable)
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| Humidity Range | 1% to 99%
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| Humidity Resolution | 1%
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| Air Pressure Range | 27.13in Hg 31.89in Hg (1.87 - 2.198 Bars)
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| Air Pressure Units Measured | hPa, inHg and mmHg
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| Outdoor Data:
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| Transmission distance | 140m (450ft) @ 868 MHz
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| Temperature range | -40C to +65C (-40F to +149F)
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| Temperature Resolution | 0.2F
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| Temperature Units Measured | C or F (switchable)
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| Humidity Range | 1% to 99%
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| Humidity Resolution | 1%
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| Rain Volume | 0 - 9999mm (390 inches)
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| Rain Resolution | 0.1mm
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| Rain Fall Counter Time Measurement | 1hr, 24hr, week, month or total (switchable)
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| Rain Fall Units Measurement | mm or inches (switchable)
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| Wind Speed | 0 - 100mph (0 - 160kph)
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| Wind Speed Measurement | mph or kph (switchable)
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| Wind Speed Mode | average or gust (switchable)
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| Measure Interval Thermo-hygro sensor | 48 secs
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| Water proof level | IPX3 (rain proof)
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| Battery Requirements
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| Base Station (indoor) | 3 x AA batteries (sold seperately)
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| Sensors (outdoor) | 2 x AA batteries (sold seperately)
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| Softwware Requirements: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32bit) | Not Mac or Linux compatible
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| Weight: | 1.5kg
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Customer Reviews on this Product
Roger
(24/01/2010)
First impressions after initial setup are very positive. PC connectivity perfect, so dual readout in real time from the base station.(what more could you ask for!)
And you get all the graphs and data capture functions too.
Looking forward to some bad weather!!
Also worth mentioning; very helpful Maplin staff.
Mark
(16/01/2010)
As a group of residents who were flooded in 2007 we decided to purchase a weather station to give us accurate local rainfall information. We decided on this unit as it links to the PC and updates a web site which the local community can then use to see local weather info. This was purchased late 2008. The first unit we had didn't work out of the box. No communication between weather station and base unit. This was duly exchanged. Eleven months later on and the rain sensor failed and the unit was duly exchanged again. The third unit has now been installed and there is again no communication between station and base unit. The weather station, when it worked, was quite good I have to say, but unless you enjoy getting up ladders and replacing this unit regularly, I would stay well away.
Keith
(16/01/2010)
What a brilliant piece of kit. requires very little set up straight out of the box. The manual is a bit clunky but it really is so simple that even an avid manual reader like me can speed read it and just plug and play. I can't really fault anything and I got it at the discounted price (well my wife did) best Xmas present for yonks. nice one ;-)
Nigel
(11/01/2010)
At this price this is a brilliant product for any 'weather geek' out there - especially when you get it as a present from Santa!
It is however let down by a poorly written instruction manual which has either been translated into English by a piece of software or by someone with only a loose knowledge of English grammar. You will need to sit down - I suggest with a glass of wine! - and take time to read it.
Syncronising the base station to your PC is straight forward but there are no instructions on how to download the data to free up the memory. Even the 'Help' tab is a complete waste of time, only telling you that it's Maplins USB Weather Station, version whatever.
It's a pity the great people of Maplins who have put their name to the weather station didn't think to proof read the manual before releassing it.
Overall, a great value product let down by a poor manual.
Paul
(10/01/2010)
On buying this weather station and having set it all up, I cant believe how incredible it is. I have the sensors mounted on an extension pole above the roof.
Roger JF
(05/01/2010)
A brilliant piece of kit. The weather station is rugged and easily installed. The wireless unit receives all the data reliably and without any interference. The storage space for data between hookups to the PC is huge and easily enough for weeks of data. The usb connection is simple and fast - data downloads to the Easy Weather software in 2 seconds. The software is flexible and both graphical and tabular presentations are quick and clear. An excellent device for weather beginners or seasoned experts.
Stephen
(04/01/2010)
I can only agree with the other reviewers. As a great value introduction to home weather recording it's unbeatable.
I had no problems setting it up, all the wireless sensors worked wherever I put the base station in the house and the touch screen display is first class.
I have just downloaded my first few days' data by USB to my PC without problems and while the Easyweather software is neat I have also exported the data to a spreadsheet for long term recording.
I literally found my self grinning like a kid when I started to realise all its capabilities. On cold nights like these it's fascinating to know that it's actually 7.1 deg C outside without venturing out. Possibly my best buy of the year.
Adrian
(20/12/2009)
Very good value for money. I purchased one about 18 months ago and I am very impressed with its reliability. It is also interesting to view the extremes of temperature pressure etc. on the computer. I quite like the easy view software but have supplemented with 'cumulus' which some people may prefer to use, freely available at the kindness of the software producer. My only major concern with the base unit is that there should be a contrast adjustment as reading the display in certain conditions is extremely difficult. Ideally the unit needs to be wall mounted under a carefully positioned picture light. I thoroughly recommend it for those with this type of detailed interest in the weather.
Tim
(04/08/2009)
After much reading up on this subject, I bought one of the WH1081 weather stations. It cost a few pounds more than what I wanted to pay, but I am greatly pleased that I did.
The system does more than any other weather station(as far as I can tell). You would have to spend about another 150 pounds to get all of the features.
It is simple to set up, it took me less than 15 minuits.
The software to download the data to your computer is easy to set up and the results are quite impressive.
I have gone on further (using a free sofware download) to post the results to the internet in my own website showing the data for all to view.
This was a little more tricky to do, but it is amazing that this weater station can still do it in the first place.
If I had to pick any faults with it, it would be that that back light only stays on for about 10 seconds with no adjustment and that it will not stand upright on a bookcase with out been leant against somthing.
If that is all I can find at fault, then that means that I am very happy to have made the purchase.
Overall rating for the money 10/10
Overall rating for the design 9.9/10
Overall raqting for the functions 9.5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Hello,
Can German DCF long wave atomic standard signal be received in N.Ireland??
- Demcell
Answer- Yes they can.
Q- Can a complete days data be received say once a day.
- Peter
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- does the wireless weather station need to be fixed on the roof or ariel?
- june
Answer- can be mounted anywhere thats open to get an accurate reading
Q- Is there an SDK to programatically talk to the weather station? It would be really useful if there was.
- shaun nixon
Answer- Unfortunately not.
Q- Can you tell me what software it runs for weather tracking of data on home pc
- PAUL OWEN
Answer- the unit uses Easyweather software.
Q- Is the screen backlit?
- Martin Shepherd
Answer- Yes the screen is backlit
Q- Does the software work with Windows 7 32-bit?
- Mike
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- Does this forecaster show moon phases please?
- m kelley
Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.
Q- Does the software work with Vista
- Michael Agar
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- Can the USB connection be used to get live weather data from the unit or can it only download the historical data?
- B Price
Answer- This can be used for live data too.
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