Product Review: Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS)
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This review analyses the Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS)
Read on for the scientists’ complete review of the Digitech XC0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS)
What Is A Home Weather Station?
A home weather station is a device that comprises at least one outdoor sensor and an indoor console or receiver. Home weather stations collect a range of hyperlocal weather data right from your backyard.
Introducing the Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS)
The Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS) is the perfect entry-level station for budding weather enthusiasts. The straightforward station measures nine important weather parameters. The outdoor console wirelessly transmits vital weather information up to 100m to the indoor LCD screen for viewing. You can also set alarms and view minimum and maximum recorded data.
Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS) Measurement Parameters
The Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station (IC0400WS) measures and calculates nine important weather parameters, including:
- Rain
- Indoor Temperature
- Outdoor Temperature
- Indoor Humidity
- Outdoor Humidity
- Wind Speed
- Wind Direction
- Wind Chill; and
- Dew Point.
Key Features and Benefits of the Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station
- Large LCD: The green, backlit LCD interfaces your current weather data. You can view historical MIN/MAX data within a few button presses, set alarms, and more.
- Easy Setup: The unit is a cinch to set up and use. Insert the batteries, place the station outside, and the indoor console can be mounted on a wall or freestanding on a desk – easy!
- All-In-One Outdoor Sensor: All outdoor measurements are taken through the outdoor multi-sensor suite.
- User Adjustable Alarms: The Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station boasts a range of user-adjustable alarms so that you can be notified of any breaches in your indoor and outdoor weather. Alarms and ranges include:
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User-adjustable high alarms |
High alarm range |
User-adjustable low alarms |
Low alarm range |
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Time |
Full range |
Time |
Full range |
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Wind speed |
0-50m/s |
Outdoor humidity |
1% - 99% |
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Gust speed |
0-50m/s |
Outdoor temperature |
-40°C to 60°C |
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Wind direction |
Full range |
Wind chill |
-40°C to 60°C |
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1-hour rain |
0 – 999.9mm |
Dew point |
-40°C to 60°C |
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24-hour rain |
0 – 999.9mm |
Indoor humidity |
1% - 99% |
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Outdoor humidity |
1% - 99% |
Indoor temperature |
0°C - 50°C |
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Outdoor temperature |
-40°C to 60°C |
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Wind chill |
-40°C to 60°C |
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Dew point |
-40°C to 60°C |
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Indoor humidity |
1% - 99% |
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Indoor temperature |
0°C - 50°C |
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- MAX/MIN: The parameters listed in the table below record minimum and maximum data and save it in the internal memory. Users can restart the recording of minimum and maximum data at any time.
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Maximum recorded readings: |
Minimum recorded readings: |
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1. Wind speed |
7. Outdoor humidity |
1. Outdoor humidity |
- History: Your weather history over the last 24 hours can be viewed in the following increments; -3 hours, -6 hours, -9 hours, -12 hours, -15 hours, -18 hours, -21 hours and -24 hours.
- Included Batteries: Instrument Choice includes all the batteries required to get your Digitech XC 0400 set up and running straight out of the box.
Digitech XC0400 Weather Station – Specifications
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Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station – Temperature Specifications |
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Measurement units |
Celcuis (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) |
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Resolution |
0.1°C |
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Indoor Range |
0°C-50°C |
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Outdoor Range |
-40°C-60°C |
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Accuracy |
±1°C |
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Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station - Humidity |
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Range |
10-99% |
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Accuracy Outdoor |
±5% |
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Resolution |
1% |
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Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station - Wind |
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Range |
0km/h-180km/h |
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Accuracy |
±1m/s (wind speed <10m/s) |
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Measurement units |
km/h, mph, m/s, knots, Beaufort |
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Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station - Rain |
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Rain Range |
0-9999mm (will display --- if outside range) |
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Accuracy |
±10% |
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Resolution |
0.300 (rain volume <1000mm) |
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Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station – General Specifications |
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Transmission distance |
100m |
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Frequency |
433MHz |
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Outdoor thermo-hygro sensor measuring interval |
48 seconds |
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Indoor temperature and humidity measuring interval |
30 seconds |
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Alarm duration |
120 seconds |
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Display type |
LCD |
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Display backlight |
Green LED |
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Power |
Indoor: 3 x AA batteries |
Conclusion
What do our scientists conclude about the Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station?
“Boasting wireless transmission, the ability to measure nine indoor and outdoor weather parameters, and alarm functionality, the Digitech xc 0400 is the ideal weather station for meteorologists and weather enthusiasts alike.”
Want more information about the Digitech XC 0400 weather station? Please speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist; we’re the weather station experts! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
Appendix
Unboxing The Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station With Rain Gauge, Wind Speed And Direction
How To Set Up The Digitech XC 0400 Weather Station
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