WIRELESS 868 MHz TEMPERATURE STATION Instructions Manual INTRODUCTION: Congratulations on purchasing this Temperature Station with wireless 868 MHz transmission of outdoor temperature and display of indoor temperature and humidity with comfort level indicator. It is further featuring a DCF-77 radio controlled clock with calendar display. With only four easy to use function keys, this innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
Hanging Hole Battery Cover Foldable stand FEATURES: TEMPERATURE STATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual setting options Time reception ON/OFF 12/24 hour display Hour and minute display, seconds indicated by flashing dot Time zone option ±12hours Date and month calendar display Temperature display in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) selectable Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording Indoor humidity reading displayed as RH% with MIN/MAX reco
• • • • Low battery indicator Wireless transmission at 868 MHz Signal reception intervals at 4 seconds Wall mounting or table standing THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER • • • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to weather station by 868 MHz signal Wall mounting case Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine SETTING UP: WHEN ONE TRANSMITTER IS USED 1. First, insert the batteries in the transmitter (see “How to install and replace batteries in the Temperature Transmitter” below). 2.
. Temperature Station will start receiving data signal from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature data (channel 1 and 2) should then be displayed on the Temperature station. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission however, the distance between the Temperature Station and the transmitter should not be more than 100 meters (see notes on “Positioning” and “868 MHz Reception”).
detect the temperature probe and will display the temperature probe data in channel 2. WHEN MORE THAN ONE TRANSMITTER IS USED 1. User shall remove all the batteries from the Temperature Station and transmitters, and wait 60 seconds. 2. Insert the batteries in the first transmitter. 3. Within 2 minutes of powering up the first transmitter, insert the batteries in the Temperature Station. Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly.
. 7. Note : User shall insert the batteries into the second transmitter within 45 seconds after the Temperature Station displays the information of the first transmitter. Or immediately after reception of the first transmitter is finished The outdoor temperature from the second transmitter and the "channel 3" icon should then be displayed on the Temperature Station. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from all the units and reset from step 1.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The Temperature Transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IECLR3, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: This socket is only for the external probe. Do not apply power plug to it. Optional external probe 1. 2. 3. Slide the battery cover downwards and remove. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). Replace the battery cover.
FUNCTION KEYS: Temperature Station: The Temperature Station has four easy to use function keys. Channel Setting Indoor Outdoor SET key (Setting) • • Used to enter the set mode for the following functions: LCD contrast, Time zone, Time Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, Manual time, Year, Date, and °C/°F settings.
• • Press for around 3 seconds to reset the outdoor maximum and minimum temperature records (will reset all temperatures to current level of the relative transmitter being reset - each transmitter’s data must be reset separately) Note: the time/date information of MIN/MAX data will be reset to default time as well. Change minute, month, day in setting modes Note: in 24hr time display mode, the month is set by using the OUT key.
* When the signal is successfully received by the Weather Station, the outdoor transmission icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown on LCD). The user can then 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.
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 meters. • Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures), the received signal is naturally weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window and/ or point its front or back towards the Frankfurt transmitter.
The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default LCD contrast setting is LCD 5). To set the desired contrast level: 1. Press the IN key to select the level of contrast desired. 2. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Zone setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key TIME ZONE SETTING Time Zone (flashing) The time zone default of the Temperature Station is 0. To change to another time zone: 1.
turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON). 1. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD. 2. Use the IN key to turn OFF the time reception function. 3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “12/24Hour Display setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key. Note: If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of the DCF time as long as the Time Reception OFF function is activated.
MANUAL TIME SETTING Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) In case the Temperature Station is not able to detect the DCF-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. To set the clock: 1. The hour and minutes digits start flashing in the time display section. 2. Use the IN key to adjust the hours and the OUT key to adjust the minutes.
CALENDAR SETTING: Year (flashing) Date Month (flashing) (flashing) The date default of the Temperature Station is 1. 1. of the year 2006. 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 IN key, set the year required. The range runs from 2006 to 2039 (default is 2006). 2. Press the SET key to enter the month and date setting mode. 3.
°C/°F SETTING: Flashing The default temperature reading is set to °C (degree Celsius). To select °F (degree Fahrenheit): 1. The “°C” will be flashing, use the IN key to toggle between “°C” and “°F”. 2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the SET key and enter the “Weather forecast sensitivity setting” or exit the manual setting modes.
THE COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS Comfortable: Uncomfortable: A happy face icon “☺” indicating a temperature level between 20.0°C and 25.9°C (68°F to 78.6°F) and humidity between 45% and 65%. A sad face icon “ ” indicating any value outside the comfortable range. INDOOR TEMPERATURE WITH MIN/MAX RECORDS Maximum Display Indoor Temperature in °C/°F The indoor temperature is displayed in the third section of the LCD. TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE INDOOR RECORDINGS 1.
data recorded to the current time, date, temperature and humidity. The min/max temperatures and humidity recorded are of current time and they remain unaffected by the time zone setting. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE Number showing the transmitter unit Minimum display Outdoor reception signal Outdoor Temperature in °C or °F The fourth LCD section shows the outdoor temperature and a reception signal. A number beside the temperature will also show if more than one transmitter is used.
recorded, press the OUT key continuously for about 3 seconds. This will reset all minimum and maximum data recorded to the current time, date and temperature. The min/max temperatures recorded are of current time and they remain unaffected by the time zone setting. Note: the MIN/MAX data for each transmitter needs to be reset separately. TO VIEW THE MIN/MAX DATA FROM DIFFERENT TRANSMITTERS When more than 1 transmitter used: 1.
TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The outdoor temperature is measured and transmitted every 4 seconds. The range of the Temperature transmitter may be affected by the temperature. At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind when placing the transmitter. 868 MHz RECEPTION: If the outdoor temperature data is not being received within three minutes after setting up (or outdoor display always show “- -.
The transmission range is about 100 m from the transmitter to the Temperature Station (in open space). However, this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels. If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be reset (see Setting up). POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE STATION: The Temperature Station has been designed to be hang on a wall or free standing.
POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the transmitter. To wall mount: 1. 2. 3. Mark the wall using a pen through the holes in the holder to obtain the exact drilling position. Drill holes in the wall at the points marked. Screw holder onto wall.
position where a large metal or highly polished surface is in the immediate proximity (garage doors, double glazing, etc.). Before securing in place, please ensure that the Temperature station can receive the 868MHz signal from the transmitter at the positions that you wish to situate them. The transmitter simply clicks in or out of the holder. When inserting or removing the transmitter from the wall holder please hold both units securely.
-39.8ºF to +139.8ºF with 0.2ºF resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Indoor relative humidity measuring range: 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (Display “- -“ if temperature is OL.F; display “- -“ if < 1% and “99%” if > 99%) Indoor Temperature checking interval: every 15 seconds Indoor Humidity checking interval : every 20 seconds Outdoor Temperature reception : every 4 seconds Power consumption: Temperature Station : 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Temperature Transmitter : 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.
• • • • • • • As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the “User manual” is highly recommended for the benefit of the user. The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. This product is only designed to be used in the home as indication of the future weather and is not 100% accurate.
