FREEK VONK 9820200 Weather Station Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: FREEK VONK

Table of Contents

FREEK VONK 9820200 Weather Station
Operating Instructions
Package Contents
Warranty & Service
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

FREEK VONK 9820200 Weather Station

Operating Instructions

WARNING! Not for children under three years. Choking hazard – small parts. Contains functional sharp edges and points!
WARNING! Children under eight years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once. Made of natural rubber latex.
ATTENTION: Only suitable for children of at least 8 years of age. Instructions for parents or other responsible persons are enclosed and must be followed. Keep packaging as it contains important information.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Choking hazard — This product contains small parts that could be swallowed by children. This poses a choking hazard.
Risk of electric shock — This device contains electronic components that operate via a power source (batteries). Only use the device as described in the manual, otherwise you run the risk of an electric shock.
Risk of fire/explosion — Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the recommended batteries. Do not short-circuit the device or batteries, or throw them into a fire. Excessive heat or improper handling could trigger a short-circuit, a fire or an explosion.
Risk of chemical burn — Keep batteries out of the reach of children! Make sure you insert the batteries correctly. Empty or damaged batteries could cause burns if they come into contact with the skin. If necessary, wear adequate gloves for protection.
Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer. The dealer will contact the Service Centre and can send the device in to be repaired, if necessary.
Leaking battery acid can lead to chemical burns. Avoid contact of battery acid with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact, rinse the affected region immediately with a plenty of water and seek medical attention.
Use only the recommended batteries. Always replace weak or empty batteries with a new, complete set of batteries at full capacity. Do not use batteries from different brands or with different capacities. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is not to be used for a long period of time, or if the batteries are empty!
Never recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries. This could lead to explosion during the charging process.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged.
Tools with sharp edges are often used when working with this device. Because there is a risk of injury from such tools, store this device and all tools and accessories in a location that is out of the reach of children.
Keep instructions and packaging as they contain important information.

Package Contents

1 weather station case
1 wind speed meter with 3 wind cups 1 rain gauge
1 wind vane
2 measuring cups
1 pH scale
20 pieces of pH paper
1 pressure scale card
1 plastic tube
1 compass
1 magnifying glass
2 collecting vials
1 measuring cylinder
1 towel
1 plastic pipette
1 pair of tweezers
3 cotton balls
4 pieces of rubber bands 6 pieces of bag ties
1 rubber ring
1 stopper
2 rubber balloons
1 nameplate
1 notepad
1 activities guide

Parts of the weather station

Wind speed meter (Anemometer)
On/off switch for blinking light
Blinking light
Accessories storage compartment
Rain gauge
Battery compartment
Wind vane

The blinking light is used as a beacon to locate the weather station outdoors.

Setting up the weather station

Attach the rain gauge to the side of the weather station case.
Assemble the wind speed meter (see section “Assembling the wind speed meter”) and put it in the holder of the weather station case.
Install the wind vane on the top of the case.

Battery installation of the blinking light
The blinking light requires 2 AA-size batteries.

Unscrew the cover of the battery compartment on the weather station case with a screwdriver.
Install the batteries according to the polarity indicated.
Replace the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw.

The wind speed meter
In addition to wind speed, this device can also measure temperature.

Name of Parts

Wind cps
Power indicator
ON/OFF/CLR Button
UNITS Button
AVG/MAX Button
MODE Button
Temperature Sensor
LCD Display

ON/OFF/CLR Button

Press to turn on the device. Device will turn off automatically if no key is pressed for 3 minutes.
Press to clear the stored maximum value of wind speed or temperature when it is being displayed.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to power off the device.

UNITS Button

Press to change the unit of measure.

Wind speed

Measurement units/Range

knots (Nautical Miles per hour) 0.5 ~ 35 Knots
mph (Miles per hour) 0.6 ~ 40.3 mph
km/h (Kilometers per hour) 1.0 ~ 64.8 km/h
m/s (Meters per second) 0.3 ~ 18 m/s

Temperature

Measurement units/Range

°C (Degrees Celsius) -15 ~ 50 °C
°F (Degrees Fahrenheit) 5 ~ 122 °F

AVG/MAX Button

Press to select among average (AVG), maximum (MAX) or current data of wind speed or temperature. MODE Button
Press to select between wind speed or temperature measurement.

Assembling the wind speed meter
Fit and secure the three wind cups on the rotating unit as shown. Make sure all of them are installed in the same direction.

Battery installation
The wind speed meter requires 3 AAA-size batteries.

Unscrew the battery cover on the back of the device with a screwdriver.
Install the batteries according to the polarity indicated.
Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw.

The LCD Display

Beaufort Scale: Each segment of the arrow represents one unit.
Data
Wind speed mode indicator:
- ON: Wind speed mode
  OFF: Temperature mode
Wind speed measurement unit:
m/s: Meters per second
km/h: Kilometers per hour
mph: Miles per hour
knots: Nautical Miles per hour
Maximum indicator: Showing maximum value
Average indicator: Showing average data
Temperature in degrees Celsius
Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

Download the Booklet with 17 Experiments:

www.bresser.de/download/9820200

What is Weather?
We live and breathe in a blanket of air known as the atmosphere. The atmosphere is constantly moving and changing all around the earth. These changes are called the weather. No matter if it is rainy, snowy, stormy, or warm and sunny, weather affects everyone all the time! That is why the science of weather, or meteorology, is so important! Scientists called meteorologists study patterns in the weather and try to forecast, or predict, what it is going to be like in the future. As we gain more understanding about weather and with advances in technology, these predictions have become more accurate. When we talk about the weather, we are describing the conditions in the atmosphere and the air around us at a particular moment. If you look outside now you might see that the weather is cloudy or sunny, or that it is wet or windy.

Weather is made up of different things, such as:

Wind direction
Wind force
Precipitation (rain, snow)
Temperature
Sunshine
Cloud

This weather station provides the necessary instruments for you to record these weather elements and make your own weather forecast.

DISPOSAL
Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type (paper, cardboard, etc). Contact your local waste disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal. Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household garbage! As per the Directive 2012/19/EC of the European Parliament on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its adaptation into German law, used electronic devices must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Empty old batteries must be disposed of at battery collection points by the consumer. You can find out more information about the disposal of devices or batteries produced after 01.06.2006 from your local waste disposal service or environmental authority. In accordance with the regulations concerning batteries and rechargeable batteries, disposing of them in normal household waste is explicitly forbidden. Please pay attention to dispose of your used batteries as required by law – at a local collection point or in the retail market (a disposal in domestic waste violates the Battery Directive). Batteries that contain toxins are marked with a sign and a chemical symbol. „Cd“ = cadmium, „Hg“ = mercury, „Pb“ = lead.

battery contains cadmium
battery contains mercury
battery contains lead

EC Declaration of Conformity
Bresser GmbH has issued a “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bresser.de/download/9820200/CE/9820200_CE.pdf

UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Bresser GmbH has issued a „Declaration of Conformity“by applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bresser.de/download/9820200/UKCA/9820200_UKCA.pdf

Bresser UK Ltd.
Suite 3G, Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF, Great Britain

Warranty & Service

The regular warranty period is 2 years and begins on the day of purchase. To benefit from an extended voluntary warranty period as stated on the gift box, registration on our website is required. You can consult the full warranty terms as well as information on extending the warranty period and details of our services at www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.