WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION: Congratulations on purchasing this Weather station with wireless 868MHz transmission. It not only displays the indoor temperature and humidity but also receives the outdoor temperature. It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock. With the totally 8 different weather icons featured by "Weather girl", users can easily observe the current weather condition. And this innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
FEATURES: The Weather Station Hanging hole Battery compartment cover LCD Display Function Keys Removable Stand 2
• • • • • • • • • • • • • DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting options Daylight Saving Time ON/OFF Hour, minute and second display Calendar display Time zone option -12 to 12 hours Wireless transmission at 868 MHz Outdoor signal reception intervals at 4-second Display one of the 8 easy-to-read Temperature condition icons featured by Weather girl Temperature display in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) selectable Indoor and Outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording All MIN/MAX recordings can
The Outdoor Temperature Sensor • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Weather Station by 868 MHz • Weather-resistant casing • Wall mounting case • Mount in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine SETTING UP: 1. 2. First, insert the batteries into the temperature sensor. (see “Install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor“). Immediately after and within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into Weather Station (see “Install and replace batteries in the Weather Station”).
3. 4. 5. these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the Weather Station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the Weather Station. If this does not happen after 5 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.
set time. The date is also updated with the received time. (Please refer also to notes on “DCF Reception” and “Manual Time Setting”) BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The Weather Station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the cover at the back of the Weather Station. 2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace compartment cover.
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The temperature sensor uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery holder on the unit. Note: In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures.
Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Station: The Weather Station has four easy to use function keys.
Year, Month, Date, Weekday and °C/°F settings.
LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS: Transmitter low battery icon Ice alarm icon Outdoor Temperature Outdoor signal reception icon* Weather girl icon (Temperature condition) Receiver low battery icon Indoor humidity %RH Indoor Temperature Time reception icon Time display Display "Calendar" or "Second" 10
*When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the Weather Station, this icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is currently taking place. For easy viewing, the LCD screen is divided into 3 sections displaying the information for time and indoor data, weather forecast, and outdoor data.
• Format of the weather girl icons refers to the below clause "Weather girl Icon" Section 3 - TIME • In normal mode, display the time and calendar. • A signal reception symbol is shown indicating that Atomic time (DCF time) signal is received. DCF-77 RADIO CONTROLLED TIME: The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less than one second in one million years.
When the time code is received, the DCF tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed. If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the DCF tower does not appear at all, then please take note of the following: • Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of 1.5 - 2 metres. • Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures), the received signal is naturally weakened.
TIME ZONE SETTING: flashing The time zone default of the Weather station is "0 hour". To change to another time zone: 1. Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). 2. Using the + key, set the time zone. The range runs between 12 to -12 hr, in consecutive 1hour intervals. 3.
Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) To set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display section. 2. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the minute setting. 3. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to just the minutes. 4. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Calendar Setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN/MAX key Note: • • The unit will still try to receive the signal at each full hour despite it being manually set.
CALENDAR SETTING Year "Date. Month" weekday The date default of the Weather Station is 1. 1. of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. To do this: 1. Using the + key, set the year required. The range runs from 2000 to 2029 (default is 2006). 2. Press the SET key to enter the month setting mode. 3. The month digit will be flashing.
4. 5. 6. 7. The date digit will be flashing. Press the + key to set the date. Confirm with the SET key and set the weekday. Press + key to select the weekday, "MO", TU", "WE" etc. Confirm with SET key and enter the “°C/°F TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING” or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN/MAX key. °C/°F TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING flashing The default temperature reading is set to °C (Fahrenheit). To select °F (Celsius): 1. The “°F/ °C” will be flashing, use the + key to toggle between “°F” and “°C”. 2.
WEATHER GIRL ICON (Temperature condition icons): One of the 8 different temperature icons (featured by weather girl with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of LCD, which indicates the different temperature conditions due to the current outdoor temperature (temperature value detected by the outdoor sensor): >78.8°F (>26°C) 69.8 to 78.7 °F (21.0 to 25.9°C) 59 to 69.7°F (15.0 to 20.9°C) 18 50 to 58.9°F (10.0 to 14.
46.4 to 49.9°F (8.0 to 9.9°C) 39.2 to 46.3 °F (4.0 to 7.9°C) 32 to 39.1°F (0 to 3.
DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY READING: The indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the LCD. Indoor Relative Humidity % Indoor Temperature DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE READING: The first LCD section shows the outdoor temperature.
DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS: 1. In normal display mode, Press the MIN/MAX button once, the outdoor MIN temperature and the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed.
2. 3. Press the MIN/MAX button once more, the outdoor max temperature and the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. Press the MIN/ MAX button once more to advance to the indoor MIN/ MAX display. DISPLAY OF INDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS: 1. 2. In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX key three times, the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD. Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed.
Indoor data icon Maximum icon Max indoor temperature Time of record 3. Press the MIN/ MAX button once more to go back to the normal display.
RESETTING THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS 1. In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX button to advance to the MIN/MAX records display. 2. Press and hold the MIN/MAX key for about 2 seconds, this will reset all the indoor and outdoor MIN and MAX temperature records to the current temperature and time. Note: The indoor and outdoor records will be reset at the same time. Ice Alarm (ALARM AT 4°C) This Weather Station has a unique Ice Alarm feature. User may choose to turn it On or Off.
hysteresis function has been implemented for the alarm. If the current temperature value drops to 4°C (39.2°F), the ice alarm will be activated (if the alarm has been enabled). Since the preset hysteresis is 1°C (1.8°F). If the temperature rises back to 4.6°C (40.3°F) and thereafter again drops to below 4°C (39.2°F), the data will be blinking, but no alarm will be activated. With the pre-set hysteresis of 1°C (1.8°F), it has to rise back to above 5°C (41°F) and drop below 4°C (39.
2. 3. 4. Avoid positioning the Weather Station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency (868MHz) may prevent correct signal transmission and reception. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 868MHz signal frequency can also cause interference.
To wall mount Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm. 2. Remove the stand from the Weather Station by pulling it away from the base and hang the station onto the screw. Make sure that it locks into place before releasing.
POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the transmitter. To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. 2. Clip the sensor onto the bracket.
Note: Before permanently fixing the sensor wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the sensors or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • • • • • • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings.
SPECIFICATIONS: Temperature measuring range: Indoor : -9.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (14.1°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution, “OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Outdoor : -39.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (-39.8°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution, “OF.
Weather Station : Temperature Sensor : Approximately 24 months Approximately 24 months Dimensions (L x W x H) Weather Station : Temperature Sensor : 92 x 30.7 x 160 mm 38.2 x 21.2 x 128.3 mm LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: • • • • • • The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment.
• • • This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature and other weather data. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer.
