WEATHER STATION Instruction manual Cat. No. 35.1084.IT Thank you for choosing this wireless weather station from TFA. BEFORE YOU USE IT Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully. This information will help you to familiarise yourself with your new device, learn all of its functions and parts, find out important details about its first use and how to operate it, and get advice in the event of faults.
• Instruction manual FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW WEATHER STATION AT A GLANCE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DCF Radio controlled time function or manual time setting options DCF time reception ON/OFF setting 12/24 hour display Calendar display Time zone option ±12 hours Display indoor humidity (% RH) Weather forecasting with 15 easy-to-read weather forecast signs featured by "Weather boy" Indoor comfort level indicator Temperature displayed in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°
FOR YOUR SAFETY: • • • The product is exclusively intended for the field of application described above. The product should only be used as described within these instructions. Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to the product are prohibited. The product is not to be used for medical purpose or for public information, but is intended solely for home use. Caution! Risk of injury: • • • Keep this instrument and the batteries out of reach of children.
• The outdoor transmitter is protected against splash water, but is not watertight. Choose a shady and dry position for the transmitter.
The Outdoor Temperature Transmitter • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to weather station by 868 MHz • Shower proof casing • Wall mounting case (Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine) INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The temperature transmitter uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the transmitter. 2.
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The weather station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V 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. Battery replacement • • Replace the batteries when the battery symbol of the weather station appears above the humidity display.
up. This code must be received and stored by the weather station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to the transmitter. SETTING UP: Note: This weather station receives only one outdoor transmitter. 1. 2. 3. 4. First, insert the batteries into the Temperature transmitter. (see “Install and replace batteries in the temperature transmitter“). Immediately after and within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into weather station (see “Install and replace batteries in the weather station”).
5. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the weather station, the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started. This takes typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions. DCF 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.
• • • 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. During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible in most cases.
SET key • Press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes: time zone, manual time, calendar, time reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display and temperature unit °C/°F setting + key • To make adjustment for various settings IN key • Press to display the MIN and MAX indoor temperature records • Press and hold to reset the indoor MIN/MAX temperature records OUT key • Press to display the MIN and MAX outdoor temperature records • Press and hold to reset the outdoor MIN/MAX temperature records 43
LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS: Transmitter low battery indicator Outdoor temperature Outdoor reception signal* Receiver low battery indicator Weather tendency icon Indoor relative humidity % Weather forecast icon Indoor comfort indicator Indoor temperature Weather forecast icon (Weather boy) Date Radio controlled time reception icon Time 44
* 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).
2. 3. Use the + key to set the time zone. The range runs from 0, -1, -2…-12, 12, 11, 10… 2, 1, 0, in consecutive 1-hour intervals. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Manual Time setting. MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the weather station is not able to detect the radio-controlled time (DCF time) signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) To set the clock: 1.
CALENDAR SETTING Year "Day. Month." (for 24h time display) "Month. Day." (for 12h time display) The date default of the Weather station is 1. 1. of the year 2010 after initial set-up. Once the radiocontrolled 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 2010 to 2039 (default is 2010). 2. Press the SET key to enter the month setting mode.
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING flashing In areas where reception of the radio-controlled time (DCF time) is not possible, the time reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON). 1. The digit “ON” and the "dCF" digits will start flashing on the LCD. 2. Use the + key to turn OFF the time reception function if necessary. 3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the 12/24-hour display setting.
1. 2. 3. After setting time reception ON/OFF, press the SET key, “12h” or “24h” flashes in the LCD. (default 24 h) Press the + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the °C/°F Temperature unit setting. Note: When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "Day. Month." display. When 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "Month. Day." display.
WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY: The weather forecast icons (weather boy): One of the 15 different weather icons, featured by the weather boy with different clothing and a weather symbol (sunny, sunny + cloudy or cloudy + rainy) indicates the different forecast weather conditions due to change in air pressure level and the current outdoor temperature (measured by the outdoor transmitter): ≥ 26°°C 19 – 25.9°°C 10 – 18.9°°C Sunny 50 0 – 9.
≥ 26°°C 19 – 25.9°°C 10 – 18.9°°C 0 – 9.9°°C < 0°°C ≥ 26°°C 19 – 25.9°°C 10 – 18.9°°C 0 – 9.
For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the weather station to register. However, if the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes.
If the weather station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), remove the batteries and re-insert them after about 30 seconds. By doing this, the weather station will not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude.
Note: • Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD. • When the tendency indicator is pointing to the right, it means that no pressure change has been detected by the weather station from the beginning. Therefore, the coming weather condition is expected to be more or less the same as the current condition.
Indoor Relative Humidity % Indoor icon Indoor Temperature DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE READING: The outdoor temperature is measured and displayed on the first section of the LCD. Outdoor icon Outdoor Temperature DISPLAY OF INDOOR MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS: 1. 2. In normal display mode, press the IN button once. The min indoor temperature will be shown in the LCD.
Max icon Indoor icon Max indoor temperature 3. Press one more time the IN button to go back to the normal display. RESETTING THE INDOOR MAXIMUM/ MINIMUM RECORDS Note: The indoor minimum and maximum records will be reset at the same time 1. 2. In normal display mode, press the IN key once. The min indoor temperature will be displayed. Then press and hold the IN key for about 3 seconds, this will reset the indoor minimum and maximum temperatures to the current value.
DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS: Outdoor icon Min outdoor temperature Min icon 1. 2. 3. Press the OUT button once, the min outdoor temperature will be displayed. By pressing OUT button once more, the max outdoor temperature will be shown. Press one more OUT button to advance to normal display. RESETTING THE OUTDOOR MAXIMUM/ MINIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS Note: The outdoor minimum and maximum records will be reset at the same time. 1.
1. 2. 3. 4. The distance of the weather station or transmitter should be at least 1.5 to 2 meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets. 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.
MOUNTING POSITIONING THE WEATHER STATION: The weather station may be hung onto wall easily or free standing. To wall mount 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.
POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The transmitter 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. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. 2. Clip the remote temperature sensor onto the bracket.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • • Clean the instrument and the transmitter with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. Protect from moisture. Remove the batteries if you do not use the product for a lengthy period.
Incorrect display • Wait for attempted reception during the night • Change batteries WASTE DISPOSAL This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused. Never throw flat batteries and rechargeable batteries in household waste. As a consumer, you are legally required to take them to your retail store or to appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations in order to protect the environment.
SPECIFICATIONS: Recommended operating temperature range : 0ºC to 50ºC 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.L” displayed if outside this range Relative humidity measuring range: Indoor : 20% to 95% with 1% resolution (“- -“ displayed if the indoor temperature reading is “OF.
Dimensions (L x W x H) Weather station Temperature transmitter : : 80.8 x 30.9 x 143.2mm 38.2 x 21.2 x 128.3 mm TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D - 97877 Wertheim No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are correct at the time of going to print and may change without prior notice.
