FT036B1 RF Weather Station
The FT036B1 RF Weather Station is a complete indoor console and integrated outdoor sensor system that measures temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, rainfall, UV and sunlight levels, and provides weather forecasts and moon phase data. It transmits
What This Model Is For
The FT036B1 RF Weather Station is a complete indoor console and integrated outdoor sensor system that measures temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, barometric pressure, rainfall, UV and sunlight levels, and provides weather forecasts and moon phase data. It transmits all outdoor readings to the console every 16 seconds over a 433MHz RF link, with a range of 100m in open air and around 30m under typical site conditions. The outdoor sensor uses a solar panel as an auxiliary power source, reducing battery drain during daylight hours. The system supports manual calibration and includes alarm functions for all key parameters.
- Integrated outdoor sensor with all core weather data in one unit, reducing mounting complexity
- 16 second transmission interval ensures real-time updates without averaging out gusts
- 433MHz RF link reaches 100m in open air, suitable for most residential and small commercial sites
- Solar panel reduces battery consumption during daylight, extending cell life
- Manual calibration allows for site-specific accuracy adjustments before deployment
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Where It Is Used
- Home and garden weather stations sold under a distributor's own brand
- Small farm and greenhouse monitoring where wired sensors are not feasible
- Rooftop and balcony installations for urban weather display and data logging
- School science projects requiring real-time weather data with minimal setup
- Retail kiosks and visitor centres offering public weather displays
Who It Is For
- Consumer electronics brands launching an own-label weather station without an RF team
- Distributors replacing a weather sensor that failed after one season due to battery drain
- Agricultural suppliers bundling weather data with irrigation or climate control systems
- Building integrators needing a battery-powered sensor for sites where cabling is not possible
Problems It Solves
- Weather stations that require separate wiring or complex installation for outdoor sensors
- Sensors that fail after one winter due to poor battery life in cold or sunny conditions
- RF links that drop out beyond 30m, especially through walls or foliage
- Console systems that lack alarm functions for critical parameters like high wind or rainfall
Technical Features
- Integrated outdoor sensor with temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, pressure, rainfall, UV and sunlight sensing
- 16 second transmission interval for real-time data without averaging
- 433MHz one-way RF transmission with 100m open area range
- Solar panel provides auxiliary power, reducing battery load during daylight
- Manual calibration for indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, pressure, wind, rainfall and sunlight
- Alarm functions for high/low thresholds on all measured parameters
- Weather forecast and moon phase display based on sensor data
- Dual battery power: 3 x AAA for console, 3 x AA for outdoor sensor
Specifications
Values taken from our own product documentation. Anything we cannot verify is marked rather than estimated.
| Outdoor Temperature Range | -40 to +60 degrees C |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Temperature Accuracy | plus or minus 0.3 degrees C |
| Indoor Temperature Range | 0 to +60 degrees C |
| Indoor Temperature Accuracy | plus or minus 1 degree C |
| Indoor Humidity Range | 10 to 99 percent RH |
| Indoor Humidity Accuracy | plus or minus 5 percent |
| Outdoor Humidity Range | 1 to 99 percent RH |
| Outdoor Humidity Accuracy | plus or minus 3 percent |
| Barometric Pressure Range | 300 to 1100 hPa |
| Barometric Pressure Accuracy | plus or minus 3 hPa |
| Rain Volume | 0 to 9999 mm |
| Rain Resolution | 0.3 mm below 1000 mm, 1 mm above 1000 mm |
| Rain Accuracy | Under 15 mm: plus or minus 1 mm; 15 mm to 9999 mm: plus or minus 7 percent |
| Wind Speed Range | 0 to 50 m/s |
| Wind Speed Accuracy | 2 to 10 m/s: plus or minus 0.3 m/s; 10 to 50 m/s: plus or minus 10 percent |
| Wind Direction | 0 to 360 degrees, plus or minus 10 degrees |
| Sunlight Index Range | 0 to 200,000 Lux |
| Sunlight Index Accuracy | plus or minus 15 percent |
| UV Index Range | 1 to 15+ |
| UV Index Accuracy | plus or minus 1 level |
| Transmission Interval | 16 s |
| Transmission Range | 100 m open area, around 30 m under most conditions |
| Transmission Frequency | 433 MHz |
| Console Power | 3 x AAA 1.5V alkaline or lithium cells, not included |
| Outdoor Sensor Power | 3 x AA 1.5V alkaline or lithium cells, not included |
| Solar Panel | Auxiliary power supply, does not charge batteries |
| Console Dimensions | 165 x 135 x 18 mm |
| Sensor Dimensions | Not specified in source text |
Materials and Construction
- Moulded plastic housing for the outdoor sensor
- Integrated solar panel on the outdoor sensor body
- Weather sealed battery compartment sized for 3 x AA cells
How It Is Made
Outdoor sensor sub-assemblies are populated and soldered on our own assembly line
Housings are sealed and checked on rainfall and waterproof test equipment
Every unit is ageing tested before it leaves the factory
Quality Control
- Rainfall and waterproof testing on the assembled outdoor sensor
- Constant temperature and humidity chamber runs covering the -40 to +60 degrees C range
- Vibration testing to reproduce transport and mast loading
- Smog ageing to check housing and seals
- Final ageing test on every unit before packing
Customisation Options
- Own-label printing and retail packaging
- Console pairing to a customer's existing UCTECH-protocol display
- Alternative battery configurations on request
- Manual and quick start guide in the destination language
Compared With the Alternatives
vs Separate indoor console and outdoor sensor units
One integrated sensor reduces mounting hardware and eliminates a second RF link
vs Wired weather stations
No cable run required, but at the cost of battery changes and a 100m range ceiling
vs LoRa-based weather sensors
433MHz is lower cost and sufficient for single-site use; LoRa is better for large fields or multiple sensors
Use Guide
- Mount the outdoor sensor clear of obstructions, ideally 2m above ground level
- Align the direction marking to true north before securing the sensor
- Use lithium cells in cold climates to maintain performance below freezing
- Pair the sensor with the console before mounting to ensure signal lock
- Check the sensor housing and solar panel for debris at the start of each season
FT036B1 RF Weather Station Questions
What is the real range between the sensor and the console
100m in open air. Through walls, foliage or a roof, expect around 30m, which covers most homes and gardens.
How often does it update
Every 16 seconds, which keeps wind gusts and rainfall spikes visible rather than averaged out.
Does the solar panel charge the batteries
No. The solar panel supplies power during daylight and reduces the load on the AA cells, but the cells are still the primary power source at night and in low light.
Can it work with a console we already sell
If that console uses the UCTECH 433MHz protocol, yes. Send us the model and we will confirm before you order.
What is the lead time and minimum order
Tell us the quantity and target ship date and we will confirm both by email. Lead time depends on whether own-label printing and packaging are involved.
Which certifications does it carry
TBC. Ask us for the current certificate set for your destination market before you place the order.
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