JDC Skywatch 1.2-93 MPH SkyWatch Cup Style Wind Meter User Manual

June 16, 2024
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JDC Skywatch 1 2-93 MPH SkyWatch Cup Style Wind Meter

1.2-93 MPH SkyWatch Cup Style Wind Meter

You have just acquired a piece of high precision equipment which has been created using the most modern technology. It has been designed to stand up to intensive use. However, in order to maintain its appearance and its precision, we  recommend that you treat it with care and read this manual carefully.

Function of the buttons

| ON: press 1 second
OFF: press 2 seconds (non auto off)
LIGHT: press on and off briefly
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| UP: setting mode
START / STOP: chronometer mode
| DOWN: setting mode
LAP / RESET: chronometer mode
| SET / CAL: setting mode
| RESET MEMORY: press 3 seconds

Configuration

To access the confi guration mode of your instrument, just press on the button. Pressing the button once again cause the system to confi rm the setting if there has been a change. If not then it goes to the next setting. To modify the  settings the and buttons have to be used. Here is how to proceed with the different instrument settings.
Wind measuring unit
The units to be selected are: mph, knots, km/h, m/s, fps and Beaufort. Once the unit is chosen, it remains displayed in the top right. If no unit is displayed the instrument is set to Beaufort.
Temperature measurement unit
The units to be selected are: °F, °C, °F , °C , °F and °C .
Humidity measurement unit
Humidity is displayed in a single unit: %rH.
Setting the time of the average
The times to be selected are: — (weighting), 3’’, 6’’, 12’’, 30’’, 1’, 6’, 30’, 1:00’, 6:00’, 12:00’, 24:00’ or timer .
The Timer mode is used to measure the average, min. and max. over a defined period of time between a start (press ) and stop (press ). This time is displayed on the bottom line. This timer allows the use of the LapTime function (press ,  the symbol flashes). The button also allows the timer to be reset to zero. This works in the same way as a standard chronometer.
Setting the display of wind, temperature and humidity.
The displays to be selected are: —, MIN, AV, MAX.
When MIN is selected, only the temperature and humidity are concerned, the wind continues to display the instantaneous value (—).
When the selected unit is °F or °C , the display setting is limited to — or MIN.

Wind measurement (upper display)
Important: the protective cap has to be removed from the instrument in order to rotate the impeller.
The impeller has a maximum sensitivity in the vertical position (due to its magnetic levitation), and an optimised precision when its axis of rotation is perpendicular to the wind direction.
The average or maximum wind speed is calculated based on the time of the average. These values are reset to zero during a RESET of the memory.

Temperature measurement (bottom display)
Instantaneous temperature
Important: Thermal inertia of the instrument directly affects the stabilisation time of the measurement. The greater the temperature difference is the longer this time will be. This time will be shorter if the wind speed is higher.
Wind-chill temperature
As you know, exposure to low temperatures is potentially dangerous to the human body. But did you know that wind plays a significant part in how your body actually feels temperatures? For example, an ambient temperature of 0°C and  a 30 km/h wind have the same effect on you as a temperature of -13°C! The result of the calculation of the effect of wind on the temperature is called the “wind-chill temperature”. By the sea, in the mountains, hiking or cycling, the JDC Skywatch logo 2shows  immediately the temperature felt by the body and warns of risks of chilblains and hypothermia.
Min and max temperature
These two modes show the min or max values measured over time of the average. The value is reset to zero during a RESET of the memory.
Dew point
The dew point (°F and °C ) is calculated taking into account the humidity and the ambient temperature.
It gives the temperature at which the water vapour contained in the air has reached saturation point (formation of clouds, fog, dew, condensation on objects, etc.).
Example: At an ambient temperature of 23°C and a humidity of 39.5% rH, the dew point is 12°C.

Humidity measurement (middle display)
Instantaneous humidity
Ambient humidity depends on the temperature. When moving the instrument from a warm environment to a cold environment, the values measured will vary. In the atmosphere, humidity is not uniform, and two locations that are close  to each other may give different results.
A person perspiring and/or breathing very near the instrument may impact on the measurement.
Minimum humidity, maximum humidity
These two modes show the min or max values measured over time of the average. The value is reset to zero during a RESET of the memory.

Technical data

  • Backlight

  • Sealed and weatherproof instrument

  • Thread on the bottom of the instrument for fi xing to a tripod (1/4’’)

  • Anemometer precision: ± 3% (10 to 150 km/h), depending on its orientation in the wind

  • Anemometer resolution: 0.1 to 99.9, then 1 unit

  • Anemometer measuring range: 2 to 150 km/h

  • Thermometer precision: ± 1°F (at 77°F)

  • Thermometer resolution: 0.1 unit

  • Thermometer measuring range: -4 to +158°F

  • Hygrometer precision: ± 3% (20 to 80%rH)

  • Hygrometer resolution: 0.1

  • Hygrometer measuring range: 2 to 100%rH

  • Power supply: 2 batteries, 1.5V AA Battery lifetime, at least 3 years with occasional use of the display backlight.
    Low bat indicator. To replace, loosen the three screws on the metal plate.

  • Weight: 235 grams (insubmersible)

  • Dimensions: ø65 X 155 mm

  • Warranty: 1 year

JDC Electronic SA
Avenue des Sports 42
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
Switzerland
Phone: +41 24 445 21 21
Fax: +41 24 445 21 23
Email: info@jdc.ch
Website : www.jdc.ch

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