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Digital Radio-controlled weather station

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Contents

3 Introduction

3 Safety

6 This is what the weather station offers

7 Overview of weather station

10 Initial use

13 About the time signal

16 Select location

21 Displays

23 Time functions

25 Weather data

31 Moon phases

32 Other functions

35 Cleaning

36 Faults and rectification

37 Technical data

38 Conformity declaration

38 Disposal

39 Warranty card

Introduction

Safety

Please read carefully through the following information

and keep these instructions, in case you need to refer to

them later. If you pass the product on to someone else,

please also include these instructions.

Designated use

The weather station - comprised of the base station and radio sensor

- displays various weather data (air pressure, temperature, etc.) from

the vicinity. From the measured weather data, the weather station

determines a weather forecast. The weather station also displays the

date, time and moon phases and also has an alarm function.

The weather station is unsuitable for commercial use in weather

forecasting or in weather data measurement.

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philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by

our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty.

Please fill in an return the Warranty Card to the adress provid-

ed. We hope you will enjoy using youy purchase for many years

to come.

Hazards for children

z Batteries can be life-endangering if swallowed. Therefore, keep

the weather station, radio sensor and batteries out of reach of

small children. If a battery has been swallowed, medical assist-

ance must immediately be sought.

z Keep children away from packaging material and the small parts

in the scope of delivery. Suffocation hazard if swallowed.

Injury hazard

z Caution: Explosion hazard with improper handling of batteries.

Batteries must not be charged, reactivated with other means,

dismantled, thrown into fire or short-circuited.

z Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. When

coming into contact with battery acid, immediately rinse the

affected areas with plenty of clear water and immediately

contact a doctor.

Caution – property damage

z Protect the base station and radio sensor from dust, impact,

extreme temperatures and direct sunshine.

z Protect the base station from moisture. Exclusively position base

station in a dry, enclosed space.

z The radio sensor is protected from moisture, but must be

protected from direct moisture, e.g. rain.

z Rubberized feet to prevent slipping are located on the bottom of

the base station. As the furniture/floor surfaces are made of

diverse materials and are treated with diverse care products, it

cannot be entirely ruled out that some of these materials contain

components, which could attack and soften the rubber lining. If

necessary, place a non-slip base under the base station.

z Remove the batteries from the base station and radio sensor, if

they become depleted or if you are not using the weather station

for a longer period of time. This way, you avoid damage that

could result from leakage.

z Do not expose the batteries to any extreme conditions by e.g.

laying them on a radiator or under direct sunlight. Increased

leakage hazard!

z Clean the battery and appliance contacts prior to insertion, if

required.

z Only use batteries of the same type, do not use different types or

used and new batteries together.

z Do not carry out any changes to the device. Only allow repairs to

be carried out by a professional workshop and pay attention to

the guarantee conditions.

z Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents for cleaning the weather

station. This could scratch the surfaces.

Contents of delivery

z Weather station, comprised of the base station and radio sensor

z 2 batteries type LR6 (AA) / 1.5 V (base station)

z 2 batteries type R03 (AAA) / 1.5 V (radio sensor)

z Operating instructions with guarantee

z Quick Reference Guide

This is what the weather station offers

Weather station

z Precise time through reception of a time indicator signal

z 12-hour or 24-hour display for two time zones

z Date and day of week display

z Inside temperature display in °C/°F

z Outside temperature display in °C/°F with up to three sensors at

various measuring points

z Inside and outside humidity display

z Minimum/maximum display for temperature, atmospheric

humidity and barometric pressure

z Weather trend display and temperature trend display

z Current and historical air pressure trend display

z Symbols for the weather forecast

z Moon phase display

z Battery control display

Sensor

z Temperature display in °C/°F

z Humidity display

z Range of up to 100 metres (in open space)

Overview of weather station

Base station - view from front and top

Display, see page 21

Illuminate display / activate alarm repeat function

Base station - right side view

Display stored MIN and

MAX data

Set values (reduce)

Start radio reception manuall

Set values (increase)

Switch alarm function on

and off

Activate setting mode

Save entered settings

Query weather data from

the existing radio sensors

Base station - back

Battery compartment

Set air pressure at location (reduce)

Activate setting mode for air pressure

Set air pressure at location (increase)

With the other type of weather station,

the BARO buttons are on the left side.

Radio sensor

Initial use

Inserting batteries

Proceed in the order shown and first insert the batteries

into the radio sensor and only afterwards into the base

station. Only this way, can the weather station function

faultlessly.

Battery compartment

Accelerate radio

transmission to

base station

manually

Change degree of

measurement for

temperature

Set sensor number

(transmission channel)

Radio sensor

1. Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the radio

sensor.

2. Insert two type R03 (AAA) / 1.5 V batteries, as shown on the base

of the battery compartment.

Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-) of the batteries.

3. Reattach the battery compartment lid.

Using additional radio sensors

The weather station is supplied with one radio sensor. However, you

can operate the weather station with up to three radio sensors. Addi-

tional radio sensors are available through our Service centre, see

page 46.

z The radio sensors can be situated in different rooms or outdoors.

z Each sensor must have its own sensor number (sensor number =

number of the transmission channel) allocated to it (1 to 3).

z For the snow and frost warning, the weather station only evalu-

ates the data of the sensor with the lowest number (default is 1).

Procedure:

1. Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the radio

sensors.

2. Set a dedicated sensor number for each radio sensor using the

slide switches.

3. Reattach the battery compartment lids onto the radio sensors.

4. Keep the CHANNEL button pressed on the base station until the

display for weather data OUT flashes.

The base station will now access the weather data for all availa-

ble radio sensors.

Base station

1. Fold open the battery compartment lid.

2. Insert two type LR6 / 1.5 V batteries, as shown on the base of the

battery compartment. Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-).

3. Reattach the battery compartment lid and fold it shut.

4. Wait for approx. 30 minutes. The base station requires this time

in order to gather all of the weather data and receive radio sig-

nals from the time indicator signal.

Setting air pressure

The air pressure depends on the altitude, i.e. in the mountains, there

is lower air pressure than in lowlands.

For the proper function of your weather station, you therefore need

to enter the current air pressure value of your device location. You

can obtain information on this on the Internet or from the local

authorities of your town or municipality. When you have entered the

current (related to sea level) air pressure in the weather station, this

always shows the sea-level-related air pressure of the location.

1. Keep the SET/BARO button pressed until the display that shows

the air pressure begins to flash.

2. Using the BARO- / BARO+ buttons, set the air pressure. Pay

attention to what is shown in the display.

3. Then, press SET/BARO again.

If you keep the BARO- / BARO+ pressed, the values move

forward more quickly.

About the time signal

General

The radio-controlled clock that is integrated into the weather station

receives its radio signals from the time indicator signal MSF.

As soon as the base station is supplied with power by the batteries,

it switches onto receiving and searches for the signal from transmit-

ter MSF. If the time signal has been received through the ferrite bar

antenna built into the radio-controlled alarm clock at a sufficient

strength, the date and time will be shown in the display.

The base station switches on several times a day and synchronises its

time with the radio signal from transmitter MSF. In the case of non-

receipt, e.g. with strong lightning storms, the device continues to

run accurately and only switches to receiving automatically at the

next designated time.

Start radio reception manually

When the batteries are inserted in the base station, all indications

will briefly been shown in the display. The display will also briefly illu-

minate and sound a beep tone.

After this, the device switches to receiving, whereby the radio

wave number shows the quality of the reception: The more

radio waves are displayed, the better the reception.

As soon as the signal is received with sufficient strength, the relevant

data is shown in the display and the transmitter tower symbol is

constantly displayed. This process can take a few minutes.

Effective immediately, the weather station switches to receiving

several times a day and compares the displayed time with that from

the time signal transmitter.

If a week signal is received the base station will stop the receiving

process and the tower symbol will not be shown. The receiving proc-

ess will start again later.

In this case, the time continues to run normally, from the start time

of "00:00".

z First, check whether the location of the base station is suitable,

see page 16.

z You can restart the receiving process again manually, see

page 15, or

z Wait until the base station automatically switches to receiving

again later. Reception is usually better during the night.

z If reception is not possible at your location, you can set the time

and date manually, see next chapter.

Set time and date manually

1. Keep the MODE/SET. pressed until the year flashes in the dis-

play.

2. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the year.

3. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

The month flashes in the display.

4. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the month.

5. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

The date flashes in the display.

6. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the date.

7. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

The hour flashes in the display.

8. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the correct hour.

9. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

The minute flashes in the display.

10. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the correct minute.

11. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

In the display, the 12-hour and 24-hour time format flashes.

With the 12-hour format, the afternoon hours are identified

in the display with PM.

12. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons to set the required time

format.

13. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

In the display, the zone setting (+11/-11) flashes.

14. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the time difference to

another metropolis or region (if required).

15. For additional information regarding the time zone function, see

page 34.

16. Press the MODE/SET. button to end the process.

Start radio reception manually

If the adjacent radio signal symbol is no longer displayed, the

radio signals of the time signal transmitter are no longer

being received. The time display nevertheless continues to

run accurately.

In order to start the reception of the time signal manually, keep the

-/ /ZONE button pressed until the radio signal symbol is displayed

again and the weather station is switched to reception.

Please note:

z If the reception was not successful, the reception symbol disap-

pears after several minutes and the time in the display continues

to run normally.

z With successful reception, the radio-controlled alarm clock sets

itself to the time of the time signal transmitter. If you have

already carried out manual time and date settings, these are

automatically adjusted.

Select location

ATTENTION

- Protect the base station and radio sensor from dust,

impact, extreme temperatures and direct sunshine.

- Protect the base station from moisture. Exclusively posi-

tion base station in a dry, enclosed space.

- The radio sensor is protected from moisture, but must be

protected from direct moisture, e.g. rain.

General

The base station and radio sensor exchange data through a radio

frequency. Therefore, the location is crucial to the range of the radio

connection.

Please note:

z The maximum allowable distance between the base station and

the sensor is 100 metres. However, this range is only possible

with "direct visible contact".

z Blocking building materials, e.g. reinforced concrete reduce or

prevent radio reception between the base station and radio

sensor.

z Devices, such as televisions, cordless telephones, computers and

neon tubes can also disrupt the radio reception.

z Do not place the base station and radio sensor directly on the

ground. This limits the range.

z At low temperatures during the winter, the performance of the

radio sensor batteries can fall significantly. This reduces the

transmission range.

Regarding the radio reception between the time signal transmitter

and the base station, please note the following points:

z Preferably set up the base station near a window.

z Keep a distance to televisions, PCs and monitors. Base stations of

cordless telephones should also not be in the direct vicinity of

the weather station.

z Reception is usually better during the night. If the alarm clock

should not have any reception during the daytime, it could be

that the signal will immediately be received at night and at full

strength.

z The weather, e.g. an intense lighting storm, can cause reception

problems.

z The transmitter can occasionally be switched off temporarily,

e.g. for maintenance works.

Base station

DANGER

When installing on a wall, please ensure that no electric

cables, gas and water pipes are not buried beneath the wall

surface before drilling any holes.

B A

z The base station can be stood up or suspended. The base station

has a fold-down stand (A) and two suspension loops (A) for this

purpose.

z The stand has three locking positions.

z Preferably set up or suspend the base station near a window.

This is usually the best reception site.

Radio sensor

z Stand or suspend the radio sensor at a location where it is

protected from direct weather influences (rain, sun, wind, etc.).

Suitable locations are e.g. below a canopy or in a carport.

Displays

Base station

6 5

Radio sensor

Display, see page 25

Date and day of week display, see page 23

Moon phase display, see page 31

Date and alarm time display, see page 23

Air pressure display, see page 28

Weather forecast, see page 29

Temperature

Humidity

set sensor number

(= transmission channel)

Symbol for radio link between base station and radio sensor

(displayed only during radio transmission)

Time functions

Time and date

Alarm function

You can set two different alarm times with the base station For

example, you can be woken up in the morning and after your after-

noon nap, by activating both alarms.

1. Select the required alarm time by pressing the MODE/SET. but-

ton (A1 or A2).

Current day of week

12-hour format

Time zones

Time in hours,

minutes + seconds

Day and month

Symbol for radio reception from time signal transmitter

2. Keep the MODE/SET. pressed for approx. 2 seconds, when you

have selected the required alarm time.

The hour display of the alarm time (A1 or A2) flashes.

3. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the required alarm

hour.

4. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

The minute flashes in the display.

5. Using the +/ or -/ /ZONE buttons, set the required alarm

minute.

6. Press the MODE/SET. button to save the setting.

The alarm time is set and activated.

Switch alarm function on and off

The alarm function is switched on an off using the +/ button.

z Press 1x: A1 is active is displayed

z Press 2x: A2 is active is displayed

z Press 3x: and A1 and A2 are active is displayed

z Press 4x: and A1 and A2 are no longer active is

extinguished

End alarm

At the set time, you will be woken up by an alarm signal, whereby the

signal will increase in intensity, the longer the alarm sounds.

z Alarm repeat - Press the LIGHT/SNOOZE button repeatedly, in

order to disrupt the alarm for 5 minutes. This process can be

repeated several times.

z Switch off alarm completely - Press any button on the base station

in order to end the alarm.

z Autostop function - If you do not press any button, the alarm will

switch off automatically after 2 minutes.

z After 24 hours, the alarm will sound again.

Alarm repeat

X Press the LIGHT/SNOOZE button 1x.

The alarm becomes silent for approx. 5 minutes. After this, the devic-

es switches itself back on and wakes you up again. This process can

be repeated several times.

Weather data

Temperature and humidity

This area is divided into two parts in the display. The top section OUT

[OUTSIDE] shows the values measured by the radio sensor, the

bottom section IN [INSIDE ] shows the data recorded by the base

station. For technical reasons, the relative humidity can only be

determined within the temperature range of 0 - 60°C.

If "LL" is shown in the OUT [OUTSIDE] section of the

display, the humidity is either a) outside of the measure-

ment range of 20% or b) the outside temperature has fallen

below 0°C. In case b), "LL" is displayed for technical reasons.

With the CHANNEL button, you can switch between the

radio sensors:

CH1, CH2, CH3 or automatic switching between all sensors.

If fewer than three sensors are in use, non-existent radio

sensor are skipped with the switching. If only one radio

sensor is in use (standard), the auto-switching function is

not available.

Current transmission channel to the base station

Stored maximum and minimum values

Trend for temperature, see page 28

Battery replacement display, see page 32

Trend for humidity, see page 28

Humidity in %

Degree of measurement for temperature °C or °F

Temperature

Indication that the sensors are automatically checked

sequentially (only if more than one sensor is being used)

2 3

Display area

Radio sensor

OUT

With the MIN/MAX button, you can obtain a display of the highest

and lowest values for the last 24 hours in relation to the temperature

and humidity.

z Press 1x: the MAX values are displayed

z Press 2x: the MIN values are displayed

z Press 3x: normal display

The MIN and MAX values are automatically deleted each night at

12:00 a.m.

Stored maximum and minimum values

Trend for temperature, see page 28

Battery replacement display, see page 32

Trend for humidity, see page 28

Humidity in %

Degree of measurement for temperature °C or °F

Temperature

Display area

Base station

1 2

The weather station also has a frost alarm. For additional

information on this, see page 30.

Weather trend

For the temperature and humidity values measured by the base

station and radio sensor, the trend is shown in the form of an arrow.

Air pressure

The trend of the air pressure within the last 12 hours is displayed in

the form of a bar diagram. The scale goes from -1 (1 hour ago) to -12

(12 hours ago).

Next to the bar diagram, the current air pressure is displayed in hPA

(hectopascals).

X Press the MIN/MAX button in order to have the highest stored

value during the last 12 hours displayed. By pressing again, the

lowest measured value is displayed.

rising constant

falling

Temperature

Humidity

trend

The MAX and MIN values are continuously measured and stored. It is

therefore not possible to manually delete these values.

In conjunction with the weather forecast, see next chapter, other

weather indications are possible. Two examples:

z Weather forecast shows rain, the air pressure is falling quickly

and intensively >> strong rain is likely.

z Weather forecast shows rain, the air pressure has risen during

the last 12 hours, but has fallen again during the last 3 hours >>

light rain is likely.

Weather forecast

After initial operation, the details regarding the weather

forecast cannot yet be used for approx. 12 hours, as the

weather station needs this time to gather and evaluate the

weather data.

The weather forecast results from the gathered weather data and

the measured changes in air pressure.

The forecast relates to the area around the weather station with a

radius of approx. 30 - 50 km for a period of the next 12 to 24 hours.

The precision of the weather forecast is approximate only.

sunny

slightly cloudy

Frost warning - When the radio sensor measures a temperature of

between + 1 °C and -1 °C, a risk of frost exists and a snowflake symbol

flashes. If the temperature falls below -1 °C for a constant period of

time, the snowflake symbol is displayed steadily.

Please note: Even if the temperature alarm is not displayed,

there is always a risk of frost/black ice with temperatures

around freezing point. The outside sensor can only measure the

local temperature at the installation site.

Only if a radio sensor is in use. With a frost alarm, the radio

sensor with the lowest sensor number is always evaluated.

If the symbols for the weather forecast start to flash and the air pres-

sure falls, this is an indication of weather deterioration, e.g. because

of a storm front closing in.

However, the requirement for a correct display is that you have set

the air pressure at your location, see page 12.

cloudy

rainy

snowfall

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