Question 1

How does it measure altitude ?

Accepted Answer

Hi Jim - the Weather Pro calculates altitude based on atmospheric pressure.  The unit has a sensor to measure pressure and then calculates altitude based on that measurement.

Question 2

Does this have a belt clip, and would it work adequately on a belt?.  Would like to use it as field supervisor at soccer games.

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Hi, the Weather Pro comes with a wrist strap that is attached to the back of the unit.  While we don't have a belt clip on the Weather Pro, you could use carabiner with the wrist strap to fasten it to your belt.  It would also make easier to look at the display without having to remove it from your belt.

Question 3

rechargeable batteries go bad after year around daily use, so is the rechargeable battery replaceable with this $400,- device?

Accepted Answer

The key determination for Li-poly batteries is the number of charging cycles and not the age of the battery specifically.  In general, a heavily used and charged battery will degrade in a shorter calendar time than a battery that is not used as heavily.  This is true for mobile phones, tablets, cameras, etc.  The life cycle of a specific battery pack is determined by its size, design (including safety circuitry) and the current draw of the device the battery is used in.  The INO Weather Pro was specifically designed with these parameters in mind.  It uses a very low current microprocessor and the charging circuit design was developed to maximize both the use time and charging efficiency to preserve battery life.  The battery is rated by the manufacturer for over 300 charging cycles with power greater than 80% capacity.  Our testing shows that the Weather Pro will last over 17 hours per cycle, so the Weather Pro will last longer than 5100 hours of use.  That is more than 10 years if you use the device 500 hours per year.

Question 4

Can this be used for general mountaineering forecasts?

Accepted Answer

Hi, thank you for the question about mountaineering forecasts.  The Weather Pro is a great device for measuring weather conditions and with its logging function can track weather changes over time for each of the 7 functions it measures (temp, humidity, pressure, lightning strikes, etc.).  Since the Weather Pro only provides data it measures it does not have the capability to give you a forecast directly.  For that, you would need to rely on a forecasting service like NWS or local news.  But forecasts need the data provided by the Weather Pro so it can assist by providing that data and showing you changes over time.  If you have the expertise and experience you may be able to use this data to estimate conditions in the future.  For example, when the pressure goes down it is an indicator that a low-pressure system is coming in, which can indicate a storm coming towards you.  Using the temperature history, humidity, and dew point you can estimate if there is precipitation will it be snow or rain.  I hope this helps answer your question.  We would be glad to answer any other questions you might have.  INO Technologies Support

Brand	INO Technologies
Recommended Uses For Product	Home
Specific Uses For Product	Lightning Detection
Power Source	Battery Powered
Special Feature	Weather Resistant
Material	Plastic
Connectivity Technology	Usb
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Style	Modern
Color	Yellow
Included Components	Battery
Temperature Accuracy	+-1 degree Celsius
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Sensor Technology	Electromagnetic (likely, but not explicitly stated)
Upper Temperature Rating	50 Degrees Celsius
Manufacturer	INO Technologies
Shape	Round
Display Type	LCD
UPC	651536292041
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	7.01 x 5.98 x 1.73 inches
Package Weight	0.36 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	4.5 x 3.5 x 1.25 inches
Brand Name	INO Technologies
Warranty Description	INO Technologies warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase
Part Number	4335883139

INO® Weather Pro Handheld Weather Station with Lightning Detection - 7 Total Weather Functions Including Lightning Detector, Portable Lightning Detector, Handheld Lightning Detector

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