EN Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock (Model #: PS-L01 / PS-L01U) User Manual PS-L01_GB-final 1 8/8/03, 11:35 AM
EN PS-L01_GB-final 2 8/8/03, 11:35 AM
EN Reset system ........................................................... 18 Safety and care ....................................................... 18 Warnings ................................................................. 19 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19 Specifications .......................................................... 21 Additional resources ................................................ 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS About this guide ..................
EN In this box, you will find: ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your selection of the Philippe Starck with Oregon Scientific Full Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock (PS-L01 / PS-L01U). This powerful device bundles time keeping, alarm, indoor and wireless outdoor temperature and humidity monitoring, and weather forecasting into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home.
EN PRODUCT OVERVIEW DESCRIPTIONS TOP VIEW 1. 2.
EN LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
EN BACK VIEW BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 1 4. 5.
EN BOTTOM VIEW DESCRIPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 2 3 4 5 Battery compartment (→ 8) Light sensitivity knob (→ 18) Reset button (→ 8, 18) Backlight switch (→ 17) DC power input jack (→ 8) NOTE AC power adapter not shown.
EN REMOTE UNIT DESCRIPTIONS 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
EN GETTING STARTED NOTE Insert the batteries in the remote unit before you set up the main unit. Do not use rechargeable batteries. BATTERIES Batteries for the remote and main units are supplied with this product. Replace them whenever the low battery signal ( ) displays. Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the main unit, and insert the batteries. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the remote unit compartment lid.
EN CHANGE SETTINGS Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds. Then, press UP or DOWN to change each setting. Press SELECT to switch options. INSTALLATION Mount the remote unit on a flat surface using the recess holes on the back of the unit. For best results: • Before you insert the batteries, select the measurement unit and channel number first. • Place the unit out of direct sunlight and moisture. • Do not place the remote unit more than 20 – 30 meters (60 – 90 feet) from the main (indoor) unit.
EN CLOCK This product can automatically synchronize the date and time with official time-keeping organizations in Frankfurt, Germany (PS-L01) or Rugby, England (PS-L01U). When the unit is within 1500 km (932 miles) of a RF signal, the reception icon will blink during reception. NOTE For best results, place the unit away from metal or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear view to the sky.
EN SET OR CHANGE THE CLOCK 1. Press SELECT to switch to the Clock Mode. The time will flash. 2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode. 3. Select the 12/24-hour format, hour, and minute. Press UP or DOWN to change the setting. Press SELECT to confirm. SET ALARM 1. Press SELECT several times until the Alarm area flashes. 2. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds to enter the setting mode. 3. Select the hour, minute, melody (1 - 7) and volume level (Lo or Hi).
EN To turn the alarm off completely (deactivate it for the next day), press ALARM. NOTE The language options are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish. CALENDAR MOON PHASE Press SELECT until the Calendar Area flashes. Then, press UP or DOWN to change the date and view the corresponding moon phase. SET DATE Clock auto-synchronization must be deactivated before you manually set the date. (→ 10) 1. Press SELECT several times until the calendar area flashes. 2.
EN BAROMETER This product tracks barometric pressure changes over the past 24 hours to provide the weather forecast (→ 14) and a trend line showing the direction of barometric change. Barometric changes are measured by the main (indoor) unit. Trend BAROMETRIC TREND The barometric trend arrow for the last 30 minutes is always displayed.
EN SET UNIT AND ALTITUDE You can set the unit of measurement (mb/hPa or inHg) and altitude. Setting the altitude allows the product to take more accurate barometric measurements. 1. 2. 3. WEATHER FORECAST This product forecasts the next 12 to 24 hours of weather within a 30 to 50 km (19 - 31 mile) radius with 70 to 75 percent accuracy. The weather forecast is always displayed. Press SELECT 2 times until the Barometer Area flashes. Press and hold SELECT for 2 seconds.
EN Outdoor measurements are collected by the remote unit. SELECT REMOTE UNIT CHANNEL While in the Temperature / Humidity Mode, press CHANNEL to switch between CH 1, 2, or 3, or press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds to enter Auto scan mode. If only 1 remote unit is in use, you will not be able to change channels or Auto scan. If you select “Auto”, the channel will change every 3 seconds. To deactivate, press and hold CHANNEL for 2 seconds again. Temperature is give at the top; humidity is below.
EN Searching No sensor COMFORT ZONE The indoor and outdoor comfort zones are shown for the following conditions. Sensor found Zone NOTE Signals from household electrical appliances such as doorbells and home security systems can cause temporary reception failures between the indoor and outdoor units. This is normal and does not affect the general performance of the product. Reception will automatically resume once the interference ends.
EN TRENDS The trend arrow for the last 30 minutes always displays. Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity trends are shown separately. Trend Temperature Relative Humidity +0.5 °C +3% Steady Steady -0.5 °C -3% SET UNIT While in Temperature / Humidity Mode, press SELECT for 2 seconds. Press UP or DOWN to switch between °C and °F. Press SELECT to confirm. BACKLIGHT Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to illuminate the backlight for 5 seconds.
EN 2. 3. 4. Move it to the “AUTO” position to enable continuous backlight controlled by light intensity. When activated, the backlight will be on whenever the unit perceives that the room is dark. The Light Sensitivity knob is located in the battery compartment. Rotate to adjust. RESET SYSTEM The RESET buttons are located in the battery compartments for the main and remote units.
EN • WARNINGS This product is designed to give you years of service if handled properly. Observe the following guidelines: • • • • • • • • Never immerse the unit in water. This can cause electrical shock and damage the unit. Do not subject the main unit to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Do not tamper with the internal components. Do not mix new and old batteries or batteries of different types. Do not use rechargeable batteries with this product.
EN Problem Symptom Problem Remedy Calendar Strange date / month Change language (→ 12) Backlight No continuous backlight Plug in AC power adapter Check the BACKLIGHT switch (→ 8, 17) Remote unit Cannot locate remote unit Check batteries (→ 8, 9) Clock Check location (→ 9) Symptom Remedy Cannot change channel Check sensors. Only one sensor is working (→ 15 ) Cannot autosynchronize 1. Remove batteries. 2. Press RESET. All memory items will return to default. 3. Replace batteries. 4.
EN Problem Symptom SPECIFICATIONS Remedy If it still fails, you may be too far from a signal. Baro Cannot change clock Strange reading Main unit dimensions LxWxH 181 x 45 x 185.3 mm (7.1 x 1.77 x 7.3 inches) Weight 894 grams with battery Disable autosynchronization (→ 10) Remote unit dimensions LxWxH 75 x 35 x 78.3mm (3 x 1.4 x 3.
EN Resolution Comfort Memory Trend Remote Unit: -20 ˚C to 60 ˚C (-4 ˚F to 140 ˚F) 0.1 °C (0.2° F) 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F) (see also, Relative humidity) Minimum / maximum +/- 0.5 ˚C (+/- 0.9 ˚F) change Barometer Unit Range Resolution Altitude Display Memory Trend Relative humidity Range Main & Remote Unit: 25% to 95% Resolution 1% Comfort 40% to 70% (see also, Temperature) Memory Minimum / maximum Trend 3% change Remote unit RF frequency Range Transmission mb/hPa or inHg 500 to 1050mb (14.
EN Channel No. Unit 1, 2, or 3 °C or °F Radio-controlled clock Synchronization Auto or disabled Clock display HH:MM:SS Hour format 12hr AM/PM (MSF format) 24hr (DCF format) Calendar DD/MMM; weekday selection in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S) Moon phase High, medium, and low tide Alarm 7 melody; 2 minute crescendo Snooze 8 minutes Power Main unit Remote unit AC/DC 6V power adapter (for normal operation and continuous backlight) 2 x UM-4 (AAA) 1.
EN EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product contains the approved transmitter module TX 07 and complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directives, if used for its intended use and that the following standard(s) has/have been applied: Additional information: The product is therefore conform with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (appendix II) and carries the respective CE marking.
