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WS-9160U-IT FAQS

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CONTENTS

WS-9160U-IT FAQS ..................................................................................... 1

Batteries ..................................................................................................... 2

Temperature Station Factory Restart .......................................................... 2

Outdoor Temperature Sensor ...................................................................... 3

Compatible Outdoor Sensors ........................................................................ 3

Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature Display......................................................... 3

Dashes shown for Outdoor Temperature ........................................................ 3

Power requirements..................................................................................... 3

Outdoor Temperature changes constantly ...................................................... 3

Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature reading ....................................................... 3

Intermittent Outdoor Temperature ................................................................ 4

Outdoor Temperature is stuck or OFL............................................................. 4

Outdoor sensor fell, now the sensor does not work. ......................................... 4

Outdoor Sensor drains batteries quickly. ........................................................ 5

View and reset MIN/MAX Temperature readings. ............................................. 5

Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Sensor ............................................................ 5

Position Temperature Station ........................................................................ 6

Distance/Resistance/Interference .................................................................. 6

Temperature Station ................................................................................... 7

Power requirements..................................................................................... 7

12-Hour or 24-Hour time format ................................................................... 7

Dashes, OFL or stuck Indoor Temperature ...................................................... 7

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature reading ......................................................... 7

Fahrenheit/Celsius ....................................................................................... 7

Time is off by hours. .................................................................................... 8

Manually Set Time/Date: Program Menu ....................................................... 8

Temperature Station has missing segments. ................................................... 8

Temperature Station is dim. ......................................................................... 8

Temperature Station has distorted display. ..................................................... 8

Temperature Station display is frozen. ........................................................... 9

Summary of content (9 pages)

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WS-9160U-IT FAQS The links below will work in most PDF viewers and link to the topic area by clicking the link. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS WS-9160U-IT FAQS ..................................................................................... 1 Batteries ..................................................................................................... 2 Temperature Station Factory Restart ..............................................
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Temperature Station is blank: No letters, numbers or dashed lines. ................... 9 Temperature Station drains batteries quickly. ................................................. 9 Batteries  Half of all warranty issues can be resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate voltage.  We suggest name brand alkaline batteries for indoor displays such as Temperature Stations.  Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year.
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 See the section on mounting and distance/resistance/interference for details on mounting the outdoor sensor. Outdoor Temperature Sensor Compatible Outdoor Sensors  The TX29U-IT (915MHz) will work with this station. Fahrenheit/Celsius Temperature Display Use the program menu to switch time format and temperature display.  12hour time = Fahrenheit temperature reading.  24 hour time = Celsius temperature reading.
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 When the sensor reads high during the day, but not at night, it is a positioning problem.  Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the Temperature Station for 2 hours.  Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperatures should be within 4 degrees to be within tolerance.  If the sensor reads correctly when next to the Temperature Station, then try a different location outside.  Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames, or reflected heat.
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Outdoor Sensor drains batteries quickly.  Test a new set of alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the batteries.  When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again.  Check the distance and resistance between the sensor and Temperature Station. Sensors at the end of the range may work while batteries are fresh, but not after they drain a bit.  Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the sensor. View and reset MIN/MAX Temperature readings.
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 Tape is great for positioning to determine the best location for the sensor to maintain contact with the display.  Distance/Resistance can cause loss of sensor signal. Avoid more than one wall, window, tree etc., between the display and the sensor. UV coated windows may actually reflect the signal. Stucco walls will absorb the signal.  It is best to mount the sensor on the North side of the building to prevent sun from causing incorrect readings.
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 Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.  Stucco is backed by a metal mesh that holds it to the wall.  Transmitting antennas cause interference such as ham radio, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military bases, etc.  Electrical wires (utilities, cable, etc.)  Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal.  Transmitting a signal through a hill is difficult. Temperature Station Power requirements  2-AAA alkaline batteries power the Temperature Station.
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Time is off by hours.  This Temperature Station has manual set time.  Use the program menu to set the time. Manually Set Time/Date: Program Menu There are four function buttons: SET, PLUS (+), MIN/MAX, and CH. Begin by holding the SET button until the display flashes. When you press and release the SET button after each step, you will move to the next step.  12H/24H Time: Press and hold the SET button and a 12 HR. or 24 HR. will appear indicating if you want 12-Hour time or 24-Hour time.
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      If numbers still appear, please check for scratch guard. Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from Temperature Station. Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours. Insert fresh batteries into the Temperature Station. Temperature Station display is frozen.