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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION

Instruction Manual

Cat. No. 35.1089.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.

Following the instruction manual for use will prevent damage to the device and

loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use.

We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of not

following these instructions.

Please take particular note of the safety advice!

Please look after this manual for future reference.

SCOPE OF SUPPLY:

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Weather station (basic unit)

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Outdoor transmitter

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Batteries (5 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V)

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Instruction manual

FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW

WEATHER STATION AT A GLANCE:

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DCF-77 Radio controlled time function with manual time setting options

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DCF time reception ON/OFF

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24 hour display

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Alarm function with snooze

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Time zone +/- 12 hours

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Temperature display in degree Celsius (°C)

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Indoor and outdor temperature with MIN/MAX records

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Manual reset of MIN/MAX records

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3 weather forecast with weather tendency indicator

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Wireless transmission at 868 MHz

Summary of content (17 pages)

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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION Instruction Manual Cat. No. 35.1089.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.
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• • • Signal reception intervals at 4 seconds Low battery indicator Wall mounting or table standing (foldout stand) 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.
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ELEMENTS The Weather station Hanging hole Function keys Battery compartment cover LCD Display Foldout stand The Outdoor Temperature Transmitter • • • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to weather station by 868 MHz signals Shower proof casing Wall mounting and table-standing HOW TO 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.
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2. 3. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit. HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The weather station uses 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When batteries will need to be replaced, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. Lift up the battery compartment cover. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking).
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SETTING UP: Note: This weather station receives only one outdoor transmitter. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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”). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly.
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The quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic location. In normal cases, there should be no reception problems within a 1,500 km radius of Frankfurt. DCF reception is done twice daily at 02:00 and 03:00 am. If the reception is not successful at 03:00 am, then the next reception takes place the next hour and so on until 06:00am, or until the reception is successful. If the reception is not successful at 06:00 am, then the next attempt will take place the next day at 02:00 am.
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Stop the alarm • + key • • To make adjustment for various settings Stop the alarm ALARM key • Enter the alarm setting mode • Switch the alarm ON/ OFF • Stop the alarm MIN/MAX RESET key • Press and hold to reset the MIN/MAX temperature records • Activate the snooze • Exit manual setting modes LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS: Radio controlled time reception icon Alarm icon Time Weather forecast icon Weather tendency indicator Low battery indicator (transmitter) Outdoor Reception Signal icon* Outdoor Temperat
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MANUAL SETTINGS: The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode: • Time zone • Time reception DCF ON/OFF • Manual time Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to advance to the setting mode: TIME ZONE SETTING: Time zone (flashing) The time zone default is "0" hour. To set a different time zone: 1. The current time zone value starts flashing. 2. 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. 3.
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Time Reception OFF function is activated. The Time Reception icon and the DCF icon will not be displayed on the LCD. 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. Minutes (flashing) Hours (flashing) To set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display section. 2.
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3. 4. 5. Press ALARM button once and minute digit will be flashing. User shall then press + button to set the minute. Press ALARM button once to confirm the setting. To activate/ deactivate the alarm function, press the ALARM button once. The display of the alarm icon represents that the alarm is "ON". Note: The duration of alarm sounding is 85 seconds TO ACTIVATE THE SNOOZE FUNCTION AND STOPPING THE ALARM: 1. 2. When the alarm is sounding, press the MIN/MAX RESET key to activate the snooze function.
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The icons display weather forecasts in terms of getting better or worse, and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the current weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean that the product is faulty because it is not raining. It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy. Note: After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12-24 hours.
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together with cloud and sun icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (sun icon only). Therefore, the next change in the weather will be the cloud with rain icons since the indicator is pointing downwards. Note: Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in the air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD. INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND MIN/MAX RECORDS The indoor temperature and indoor MIN/MAX records are displayed on the last section of the LCD.
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RESETTING THE INDOOR AND OUTDDOR MIN/MAX RECORDS Note: All the MIN/MAX records will be reset at the same time. 1. In normal display mode, press and hold the MIN/MAX RESET key for 3 seconds. This will reset the indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX temperatures. 868 MHz RECEPTION CHECK The weather station should receive the temperature data within 3 minutes after set-up.
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Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. Wall mounting 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out 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. Remember to ensure that it locks into place before releasing. Free standing With the foldout stand, the weather station can be placed onto any flat surface.
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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. Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the transmitters or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception.
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• Manual time setting • Wait for attempted reception during the night Incorrect display • 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.
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Temperature transmitter : 2 x AA, IEC, LR6, 1.5V Battery life cycle (Alkaline batteries recommended) : appr. 24 months Dimensions (L x W x H) : Weather station : 118.4 x 28 x 137.4mm Temperature transmitter : 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.