by 1527 WeatherGuide™ System with Remote Sensor Instruction Manual 1
Welcome to theTaylor® WeatherGuide System. Simple, reliable, accurate…it allows you to monitor indoor or outdoor locations from one room. The base unit reads indoor conditions, while the remote sensor wirelessly reports outdoor weather conditions back to the base unit for an all-in-one weather display. Plan your work day, play day, every day. Now that’s smart! Table of Contents Powering the WeatherGuide™..................................................................3 How to Set Up the WeatherGuide™ ....
To Power your WeatherGuide™ Base Unit Your WeatherGuide™ base unit may be powered by either an AC adaptor (included) or 2 AAA batteries (not included). Adaptor power – insert the connector end of the adaptor into the jack on the side of the base unit. Plug the other end into the proper electrical outlet. Battery Power – Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit. Install 2 AAA batteries. Replace the battery compartment cover.
If the transmission is successful, the remote Transmission successful sensor readings and a “ ” icon will appear on the base unit. If dashes are still displayed on the receiver unit, press the Tx button again. To change the remote sensor’s temperature display to Celsius, press the “+C/F” button inside the remote’s battery compartment. Select °F or °C for remote Replace the remote’s battery compartment cover. The remote will automatically transmit readings to the base unit.
How to Display your WeatherGuide™ Table top – use the Table Stand on the back of the base and remote sensor units Wall – use the keyhole on the back of the base and remote sensor units. Keyhole Base Unit Table Stand Remote Sensor Base unit location – Place the unit indoors in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight. Remote sensor location – The transmission range of the remote sensor is 200 feet.
Atomic Clock and Calendar Your WeatherGuide™ has a radio-controlled clock/calendar that sets itself to the radio signal transmitted by the U.S.Atomic Clock located in Colorado.To synchronize the atomic clock: 1. Press and hold the “-PMCE/RCC” button on the back of the base unit.The Press and hold -PMCE/RCC to synchronize atomic clock. Release when unit beeps. Steady Icon = Atomic clock synchronized (may take up to 24 hours to capture signal). Press PMCE/RCC to choose time zone. unit will beep.
How to Set the Clock Manually Press and hold SET/AL to start clock setting Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to reset seconds. Press SET/AL to enter seconds. Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to change minutes. Press SET/AL to enter minutes. Repeat to set rest of clock/calendar settings. To manually set the clock: 1. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button. The unit will beep. 2. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to set the seconds to zero. Press “SET/AL” to enter. 3. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to change the hours.
Press SET/AL after choosing 12/24 hour time. Tip: Hold down the “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” buttons to advance the digits quickly. Clock is set Daylight Savings Time – to turn DST on, press “MODE” until “OFF” appears in the clock digits. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button until it switches to “ON”. DST is now on. Press “MODE” to return to the clock display. Press Mode, then press and hold SET/AL, then press Mode to change DST. How to Set the Alarm Your WeatherGuide™ has 2 separate alarm settings.
Press and hold SET/AL Hour digits flash Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to change hours. Press SET/AL to enter hours. Minutes digits flash. Repeat to set minutes. Alarm 1 is active Alarm 2 is active 2. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button.The unit will beep and the alarm’s hour digits will flash. 3. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to change the hours. Press “SET/AL” to enter. The minutes will flash. 4. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to change the minutes. Press “SET/AL” to enter.
Press Mode then SET/AL to turn off alarm To turn off the alarm: Press “MODE” until the Alarm display appears. Press the “SET/AL” button. The alarm icon will disappear. The alarm is turned off. No alarm icon = alarm is off. Press Snooze/Light to silence alarm Snooze feature Press the “Snooze/Light” button on the top of the base unit to silence the alarm for 5 minutes. A icon will flash as long as the snooze is active.The snooze will deactivate when the alarm is turned off.
How to read your WeatherGuide™ The base unit displays indoor conditions from its location. The remote unit will transmit weather readings from its location back to the base unit. Alternately, the remote sensor’s probe cord may be used. Plug the probe cord into the rubber plug on the remote sensor.Allow the end to hang where you wish to measure temperatures (out of a window, aquariums, swimming pools, etc.
Auto scroll will toggle between different remote sensor readings Auto Scroll feature – the base unit can be set to automatically scroll through readings. To activate Auto Scroll, press the “Channel” button on the back of the base unit until the auto scroll symbol appears on the LCD. The base unit will automatically display base and remote readings for 10 seconds each. Temperature/Humidity Readings Temperature displays Humidity displays Temperatures display in the left section of the LCD.
To View Minimum/Maximum temperature/humidity readings Current readings Your WeatherGuide™ will store the last recorded high and low temperatures and humidity over a 24 hour period.The 24 hour period starts when the batteries are installed. Press MIN/MAX to see high and low daily temperature & humidity 1. Press the “Min/Max” button once to see the highest temperature/humidity of the day. Minimum or Maximum readings 2. Press the “Min/Max” button again to see the lowest temperature/humidity of the day.
Barometric Pressure Readings Barometric pressure refers to the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at a given altitude. It may be expressed in either millibars (mb)/hectopascals (hPa), or inches of mercury (inHg). A rising or falling barometric pressure reading indicates the likelihood of fair or poor weather conditions. - A high or rising barometric pressure indicates fair weather conditions. - A low or falling barometric pressure indicates poor weather conditions.
Press and hold History to start altitude setting. Pressure units. Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to select pressure units. Press History to select Altitude digits flash. Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to scroll through altitudes units. Press History to select. For the most accurate barometric pressure readings, you should program your current Altitude into your WeatherGuide™. If the current altitude is unknown, one reference for altitude maps in the US is: http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/topo/state.html.
Comfort Level Readings Your WeatherGuide™ combines temperature and humidity readings to determine an indoor comfort level. If the display shows WET or DRY conditions, you may wish to adjust indoor temperature or humidity conditions to reach a comfortable reading.
Humidity Trend Indicators Your WeatherGuide™ will indicate if humidity levels are rising, falling, or steady. indicates Rising Humidity readings (humidity has gone up more than 2 degrees in an hour) indicates Steady Humidity readings indicates Falling Humidity (humidity has gone down more than 2 degrees in an hour) Humidity trending up 12-24 Hour Weather Forecast Your WeatherGuide™ will estimate weather conditions over the next 12 to 24 hours.
Backlight Feature The base unit has a backlight for easy viewing of the screen. Press the “Snooze/Light” button to turn the backlight on for 3 seconds. Press SNOOZE/LIGHT for a 3 second backlight To Switch Between °F and °C Press the “+C/F” button to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature displays. Press +C/F to switch between °F&°C Low Battery Indicator A on the LCD indicates the batteries are running low and should soon be replaced.
Trouble-Shooting Disconnected Signals If the receiver unit does not receive a transmission from a remote channel for 1 hour, the display will show dashes.To correct this problem: 1. Check that the remote is properly positioned, within the appropriate transmission range. Transmissions are vastly affected by building materials and where the receiver and remote units are positioned. Try various set ups for the best results. Shorten the distance between receiver and remote units when necessary. 2.
Transmission Collision Signals from other household devices, such as doorbells, home security systems and entry controls, may interfere.This is normal and does not affect the general performance of this product.The transmission will resume once the interference recedes. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Precautions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The receiver is intended for indoor use only. It is not sealed against moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors. Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid on it, dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. This may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic circuits. Do not subject unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.
Specifications Range of temperature measurement: Receiver unit (indoor only): 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C) Remote unit: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Indoor Humidity: 20% - 99% RH Resolution: 0.
One Year Warranty This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option) while under warranty, do not return to retailer.
