TE388W Wireless Weather Forecaster with Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Meade Instruments Weather Forecaster. This device combines precise time keeping, monitoring and displaying of current temperature data from up to three remote locations. Meade Instruments is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes for professional and amateur astronomers – famous for its innovative, high performance telescopes at affordable prices.
INSTALLATION Communications between the main unit (receiver) and the remote sensor (transmitter) is wireless. This allows you to greater flexibility in choosing the location of remote sensor. The remote transmits data up to 100 feet (30 meters) over an open, unobstructed area. The remote sensor can be located either indoors or outdoors, allowing you chose where your data is obtained. NOTE: • It is critical to power the remote sensor BEFORE setting up the main unit.
• Though the remote sensors are weather-resistant, they should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain or snow. The optimal location for the remote sensor outdoors is under the eaves on the north side of the building. REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (TS03C) FEATURES • Remote data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency • Three transmission channels • Case can be wall mounted using built-in hanger A. LED INDICATOR • Flashes once about every 45 seconds with each transmission to the main unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: When the temperature falls below freezing point 32°F (0°C), battery voltage will drop which may result in reduced the transmission range. For optimum in cold conditions, we recommend using lithium batteries. NOTE: Install the batteries and select the channel before mounting the remote sensor. • Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver (not included). • Set the channel 1 through 3. The switch is located in the battery compartment.
MAIN UNIT The main unit measures indoor temperature readings and temperature from up to three remote sensors location (outside or inside). Its clock receives atomic time data from the US WWVB Atomic Clock.
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A. WEATHER FORECAST window B. TEMPERATURE window C. CLOCK window D. DOWN (? ) button • Select the next available mode • Press and hold for 2 seconds to search for wireless signal from remote sensor. • Decrease parameters. E. ALARM button • When time mode has been selected, press once to display the alarm time of weekday alarm ( ), single alarm ( ) and pre-alarm ( ). • Hold for 2 seconds, set weekday, single or pre-alarm’s alarm time.
H. UP (? ) button • Press to select the next available mode • Increase the parameters • In time with seconds display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to activate/ deactivate radio controlled time signal search manually. • In time with weekday display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to switch time zone from Pacific, Mountain, Central to Eastern. I. MEM (Memory) button • When temperature mode has been selected, press to recall the minimum or maximum temperature of main and remote units.
GETTING STARTED WEATHER WINDOW This unit is capable of detecting the atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected weather data, it forecasts the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours. When the display shows... Forecast is... Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Heavy Rainy Snowy Heavy Snowy NOTE: The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%. The main unit display shows forecasted (predicted) not current conditions. The SUNNY icon indicates clear weather, even when displayed during the nighttime.
OPERATION • To select the indoor/ outdoor temperature mode, press UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) until the IN icon flashing with a beep sound alert. VIEWING REMOTE (CHANNEL) TEMPERATURE Static Display: • Press the CHANNEL button to select measurements from different remote sensors, each is set to a unique channel 1, 2 or 3. Channel Auto-Scan Display: • To enable an automatic scan of all channels, press and hold CHANNEL, until the icon is displayed.
VIEWING MAX/MIN READINNGS Press the MEM (memory) button recalling: • Current temperature • Minimum temperature • Maximum temperature at the remote location RESETTING TEMPERATURE MEMORIES Press and hold MEM (memory) button for 3 seconds to clear all channel memories. CLOCK WINDOW WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) radio station (WWVB) is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Once the atomic time signal is received, the date and time will be set automatically, and the [ ] icon will appear. Icon Atomic Time Reception Strength (Flashing) Undefined data No Reception for the past 24 hours Weak signal, but can be decoded Strong signal • The atomic clock receiver is programmed that it will search for the atomic time signal daily for 0:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 12:00 am. • To enable or disable the atomic time receiver, press and hold UP (? ) button for 3 seconds.
TIME AND CALENDER • Press and hold MODE button until the day of week language abbreviation “ ” will flash • Press the UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) selecting the day of the week in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch or Swedish.
SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM ( ) If Weekday ( ) or Single day ( ) alarm is set, the Ice Warning Alarm ( ) can be programmed. • Press ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode. The abbreviation with a next to it will be displayed. • Press and hold ALARM button for two seconds. The number 30 will flash, meaning that if selected, the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the Weekday or Single alarm.
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SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Indoor Temperature Operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5°C to +50°C) Temperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°C) User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display Weather Forecast in seven large icons: sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, heavy rainy, snowy and heavy snowy.
FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name: Meade Instruments Corp. Address: 27 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 - 4209 declare that the product Product No.: TE388W Product Name: Wireless Weather Forecaster with Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Limited Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. (MIC) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from date of original retail purchase in the U.S.A. MIC will repair or replace the product, or part thereof, found upon inspection by MIC to be defective, provided the defective part or product is returned to MIC, freight prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
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