TRACEABLE® RADIO-SIGNAL REMOTE THERMOMETER INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS Display— Main unit: two-line 1" LCD Remote unit: 3/8" LCD Temperature— Main unit IN range: –9.9 to 158.0°F (–9.9 to 70.0°C) Main unit OUT range: –58.0 to 158.0°F (–50.0 to 70.0°C) Main unit resolution: 0.1° Main unit accuracy: ±1.0°C Main unit ambient operating range: 23.0 to 122.0°F (–5.0 to 50.0°C) Remote unit OUT range: –58.0 to 158.0°F (–50.0 to 70.0°C) Remote unit resolution: 0.1° Remote unit accuracy: ±1.0°C Remote unit ambient operating range: 4.0 to 140.0°F (–20.0 to 60.
FEATURES • The unit is an easy-to-use, state-of-the-art thermometer. The basic package comes with a main unit, which is the temperature receiver, and a remote unit with an internal sensor and external sensor. • The main unit has extra-large readouts for indoor temperatures and temperatures transmitted by the remote unit. The main unit can support up to three remote units. • The main unit is capable of monitoring temperature changes of remote sites.
Figure 1 Main unit configuration 4
QUICK REFERENCE Main Unit (see fig. 1) A. EXTRA-LARGE LCD Facilitates easy reading of remote and indoor temperatures. B. CHANNEL button Selects among different channels. C. MEM button Recalls the maximum or minimum temperature of individual channels. D. CLEAR button Clears the maximum and minimum temperatures of individual channels. E. HI/LO button Sets the upper or lower temperature alarm limits of individual channels. F. s button Sets the value for the upper or lower temperature of individual channels. G.
Remote Unit (see fig. 2) A. LCD Displays the current temperature monitored by the remote unit. B. LED indicator Flashes when the remote unit transmits a reading.
C. °C/°F switch Selects between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F). D. CHANNEL switch Designates the remote unit Channel 1, Channel 2 or Channel 3. E. RESET button Returns all settings to default values. F. Battery compartment Accommodates two AAA batteries. G. Battery door H. Wall-mount holder Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting. I. Removable stand For standing the remote unit on a flat surface. BEFORE BEGINNING 1. Assign different channels to different remote units. 2.
3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch. 4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown. 5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws. Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the particular channel lights up on the main unit. (Repeat the steps described in section, “Before Beginning”.) Note: Once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, it can only be changed by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.
3. Replace the battery compartment door. Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the indoor temperature lights up. (Repeat the steps described in section, “Before Beginning”.) TWO SENSORS Each remote module has two sensors. The internal (ambient) sensor is located inside the case toward the bottom of the remote module. It is ideal for monitoring air temperatures. It is automatically in use and in the circuit when the external sensor is not plugged in. The second sensor is the external one.
If no signals are received, blanks “- - -” will be displayed and the kinetic wave icon will show “ ”. Press CHANNEL and MEM simultaneously to force another search for 30 seconds. This is useful in synchronizing the transmission and reception of the remote and main unit. Repeat this step whenever you find discrepancies between the reading shown on the main unit and that on the respective remote unit.
HOW TO READ THE KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY The kinetic wave display shows the signal receiving status of the main unit. There are three possible forms. The unit is in searching mode. Temperature readings are registered. No signals. MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES The maximum and minimum recorded indoor temperatures and those of each channel will automatically be stored in memory. To display them: 1. Select the channel to be checked. 2. Press MEM once to display the maximum temperature.
3. Use the ADVANCE (s) button to set the upper or lower temperature. If this is the first time setting limits, the lower limit will start from -58 °F (-50°C) and the upper limit 158°F (+70°C). Otherwise, the reading will start from the temperature last selected. Each press of the button will increase the temperature by 1 degree. Holding the button down will step in increments of 5 degrees. 4. Press TEMP AL ON/OFF button to switch off the “OFF” message. The set limit will be displayed. 5.
Note: When the temperature falls below the freezing point, the batteries of outdoor remotes will freeze, lowering their voltage supply and effective range. 3. The transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles and interference. Shorten the distance when necessary. TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from other radio devices may interfere with those of this product and cause temporary reception failure. This is normal and does not affect the general performance of the product.
The remote unit comes with a wall-mount holder and a removable stand. Use either to hold the unit in place. THE RESET BUTTON This button is only used then the unit is operating in an unfavorable way or malfunctioning. Use a blunt stylus or straightened paper clip to hold down the button. All settings will return to default values. PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to provide years of satisfactory service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions: 1. Do not immerse the unit in water. 2.
4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. 5. Only use fresh batteries as specified. Do not mix new and old batteries. 6. Read the user’s manual thoroughly before operating the unit.
Remove the back panel of the remote transmitter. Remove the batteries, wait 20 seconds, and put them back in the unit. Then, using a stylus or straightened paper clip, press the RESET button. Observe on the remote transmitter LCD a momentary reset to “888” on the display, release the RESET button. Place the batteries in the main receiver unit. Replace the battery cover. Using a stylus or straightened paper clip, press the RESET button on the main receiver.
On occasion, momentary interference with the remote transmitter may cause an erroneous minimum or maximum reading to be captured by the main unit. If two or more remote units in the same area are set to the same channel then any or all main units will probably receive scrambled signals and report erroneous readings. If the units do not perform when placed further apart, then try the following. 1. Place the remote transmitter unit as high as possible. 2.
ACCESSORIES Control Cat. No. 4116 Additional Traceable® Remote Sensor Module with internal and external probe. (May be set to Channel 1, 2, or 3. Total of three modules may be used with the main receiver. Control Cat. No. 4117 Accessory Traceable® Stainless-Steel Probe (Triple-purpose probe for liquids, air/gas, and semisolids. Diameter is 1 /8-inch. Overall length is 8 1/2 inches. Cable length is 5 feet.) Control Cat. No.
