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WEATHER STATION

Instruction Manual

Cat. No. 35.1111.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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Instruction manual

FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE

BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW WEATHER STATION AT

A GLANCE

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DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting

option

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Time reception ON/OFF (user selectable)

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Time zone option ±12 hours

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Calendar display (year only in setting mode)

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Display 8 moon phases

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Weather forecasting with weather tendency indicator

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Indoor and outdoor temperature display with

MIN/MAX records

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Temperature display in ºC

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Indoor and outdoor humidity display

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Humidity data display as RH%

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Low battery indicator

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Table standing or wall mounting

Summary of content (18 pages)

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WEATHER STATION Instruction Manual Cat. No. 35.1111.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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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.
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ELEMENTS The Weather Station LCD Display Function keys Hanging hole Battery compartment Stand Thermo-Hygro Transmitter • • • • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to weather station by 868MHz Alternately display the outdoor temperature and humidity readings on LCD Wall mounting case Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER The outdoor thermo-hygro transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.
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1. 2. 3. Remove the battery cover by pushing the battery cover upwards with your thumb. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see battery compartment marking). Replace the battery cover on the unit. TO 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. 2. 3.
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SETTING UP 1. 2. 3. 4. First, insert the batteries in the transmitter (see “To install and replace batteries in the thermo-hygro transmitter” above). Within 2 minutes of powering up the transmitter, insert the batteries in the weather station (see “To install and replace batteries in the weather station” above). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following the indoor temperature/humidity and the time as 00:00 will be displayed.
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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. 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.
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FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Station: The weather station has 3 easy to use function keys: SET key + key MIN/MAX key SET key • Press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes: time zone, manual time setting, calendar, time reception ON/OFF + key • Increase, change, toggle all values in manual set mode MIN/MAX key • Press shortly to toggle between indoor and outdoor MAX/MIN temperature and current temperature 26
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LCD SCREEN The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time/calendar, weather forecast, moon phase, indoor data, and outdoor data.
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TIME ZONE SETTING: Flashing The time zone default of the weather station is “0”. 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 to -12 and then runs from +12 back to 0 in consecutive 1-hour intervals. 3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Manual Time Setting. MANUAL TIME SETTING: In case the weather station cannot detect the DCF-signal (for example due to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.
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CALENDAR SETTING: Year Date and month The date default of the weather station is 1. 1. 2011. 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. 1. The year starts flashing. 2. Use the + key to set the year (between year 20112039). 3. Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the month setting. The month starts flashing. 4. Use the + key to set the month. 5.
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Note: If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of the DCF time as long as the Time Reception OFF function is activated. The time reception icon “ “ will not be displayed on the LCD. TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE To exit the manual setting mode anytime during the manual setting, wait for automatic timeout. The mode will return to normal time display.
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any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes. The icons displayed forecasts the weather 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.
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indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and sun icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (the sun icon only). Therefore, the next change in the weather will be cloud with rain icons since the indicator is pointing downwards. Note: Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD.
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distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind when positioning the transmitters. Also the batteries may be reduced in power for the thermo-hygro transmitter. CHECKING FOR 868MHz RECEPTION If the outdoor temperature and humidity data are not being received within three minutes after setting up (or outdoor display always show “- -.-” in the outdoor section of the weather station during normal operation), please check the following points: 1.
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To wall mount: 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out by about 5mm. 2. Place the weather station onto the screw, using the hanging hole on the backside. Gently pull the weather station down to lock the screw into place. Free standing: With the detachable stand, the weather station can be placed onto any flat surface. POSITIONING THE THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine.
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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.
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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). Please do not dispose of this product with other household waste.
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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. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Herewith we declare, that this wireless transmission device does comply with the essentials requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is available on request via info@tfa-dostmann.de.