WIRELESS 868 MHz TEMPERATURE STATION Instructions Manual Cat. No. 30.3018.IT Thank you for choosing this wireless temperature 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.
FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW TEMPERATURE STATION AT A GLANCE: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual setting options Time reception ON/OFF 12/24 hour display Hour and minute display 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 recordings All MI
• 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. Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, shortcircuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion! Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage caused by a leaking battery.
ELEMENTS THE TEMPERATURE STATION LCD Display Function Keys Hanging Hole Battery Cover Foldable stand 35
THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER • • • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to temperature station by 868 MHz signal Wall mounting case Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine 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.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE STATION The temperature station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When batteries will need to be replaced, the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the bottom center of the battery compartment and lift up to remove the cover. 2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see battery compartment marking). 3.
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. Within 2 minutes of powering up the transmitter, insert the batteries in the Temperature Station (see “How to install and replace batteries in the temperature station” below). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly.
Note: In the event of changing batteries of the units, ensure the batteries do not spring free from the contacts. Always wait at least 1 minute after removing the batteries before reinserting, otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur.
4. 5. 5. 6. 7. seconds before reinserting them. The outdoor temperature data from the first transmitter (channel 1 and 2) should then be displayed on the temperature station. Also, the signal reception icon will be displayed. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1. If the temperature probe has been used, the outdoor temperature from channel 2 will then be displayed. Otherwise, the outdoor temperature will display “---“.
0 meters (see notes on “Positioning” and “868 MHz Reception”). DCF-77 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. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt via frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km.
• • • 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.
• Note: the Time/date information is only available for MIN/MAX temperature data, and will be changed to default time after the reset operation Change LCD contrast, time zone, Time Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, hour, year, month, day, and °C/°F in setting modes Note: in 24hr time display mode, the day is set by using the IN key.
LCD SCREEN DCF Tower Icon (for time reception) Time Calendar Indoor humidity in RH% Indoor confort indicator Low battery indicator (temperature station) Indoor Temperature in °C or °F Outdoor transmitter Identification number Outdoor Temperature in °C or °F Outdoor reception signal* Low battery indicator (transmitter) * When the signal is successfully received by the temperature station, the outdoor transmission icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown on LCD).
• • • • • Manual time setting Calendar setting Snooze setting °C/°F setting Weather forecast sensitivity LCD CONTRAST SETTING: LCD (flashing) 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.
3. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Reception ON/OFF setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING Flashing In area where reception of the DCF-77 time is not possible, the DCF-77 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” will start flashing on the LCD. 2. Use the IN key to turn OFF the time reception function. 3.
2. Press the IN key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode. 3. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key Note: When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be date and month display. When 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be month and date display.
reception has been unsuccessful, then the DCF tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted the following day. 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.
°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.
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 “- -. -” in the outdoor section of the temperature station during normal operation), please check the following points: 1. The distance of the temperature station or transmitter should be at least 1.5 to 2 meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE STATION: The temperature station has been designed to be hang on a wall or free standing. For free standing: Pull out the easel on the back of the unit and place onto a flat surface. To wall mount Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. To wall mount: 1.
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. Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor readings are receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the transmitter(s) or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception.
• Remove the batteries if you do not use the product for a lengthy period.
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. The symbols for the heavy metals contained are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead This instrument is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).
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, 1.5V Battery life cycle : approximately 24 months (Alkaline batteries recommended) Dimensions (L x W x H) Temperature station : 81 x 32 x 143.5 mm Temperature transmitter : 41 x 19 x 128mm TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co.
