Summary of Wireless Weather Station

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    37 wireless 868 mhz weather station instruction manual introduction: congratulations on purchasing this weather station with wireless 868mhz transmission. It not only displays the indoor temperature and humidity but also receives the outdoor temperature. It is further acting as a dcf-77 radio contro...

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    38 lcd display features: the weather station function keys foldout stand battery compartment cover hanging hole.

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    39 • dcf radio controlled time function or manual time setting options • dcf time reception on/off setting • 12/24 hour display • hour and minute display • calendar display • time zone option ±12 hours • wireless transmission at 868 mhz • signal reception intervals at 4-second • display indoor and o...

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    40 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) setting up: note: this weather station receives only one outdoor transmitter. 1...

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    41 the lcd will light up briefly. Following the time as 0:00 and the "weather man" icon will be displayed. If these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. 3. After inserting the batteries, the weather station will start rece...

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    42 if reception is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the received time. (please refer also to notes on “dcf-77 radio controlled time” and “manual time setting”) install and replace batteries in the weather station the weather station use...

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    43 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. Insert the batteries, observ...

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    44 function keys: weather station: the weather station has four easy to use function keys. 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 var...

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    45 • 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.

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    46 lcd screen and settings: indoor relative humidity % weather tendency icon weather forecast icon (weather man) time outdoor temperature outdoor reception signal* indoor temperature receiver low battery indicator radio controlled time reception icon transmitter low battery indicator date indoor com...

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    47 * 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). For better distinctness the lcd screen is ...

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    48 • a signal reception symbol is shown indicating that atomic time (dcf time) signal is received. 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 ...

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    49 • 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. Manual settings: the following manual settings can be done in the sett...

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    50 minutes (flashing) hours (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. Confirm with thes...

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    51 "day. Month." (for 24h time display) "month. Day." (for 12h time display) calendar setting the date default of the weather station is 1. 1. Of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio- controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are n...

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    52 time reception on/off setting in area 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 t...

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    53 12/24 hour time display setting 1. After setting time reception on/off, press the set key, “12h” or “24h” flashes in the lcd. (default 24 h) 2. Press the + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode. 3. Press the set again to confirm and to enter the “°c/°f temperature unit setting”. Note: whe...

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    54 the default temperature reading is set to °c (degree celsius). To select °f (degree fahrenheit): 1. The “°c or °f” will be flashing, use the + key to toggle between “°c” and “°f”. 2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the set key and exit the setting mode. Weather for...

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    55 ≥ 26°c (78.8°f) 19 to 25.9°c (66.2 to 78.6 °f) 10 to 18.9 °c (50 to 66 °f) 0 to 9.9 °c (32 to 49.8 °f) °c (32°f) sunny.

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    56 ≥ 26°c (78.8°f) 19 to 25.9°c (66.2 to 78.6 °f) 10 to 18.9 °c (50 to 66 °f) 0 to 9.9 °c (32 to 49.8 °f) °c (32°f) sunny + cloudy.

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    57 ≥ 26°c (78.8°f) 19 to 25.9 °c (66.2 to 78.6 °f) 10 to 18.9 °c (50 to 66 °f) 0 to 9.9 °c (32 to 49.8 °f) °c (32°f) cloudy + rainy.

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    58 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 projection station to registe...

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    59 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...

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    60 weather was when it was sunny (the sunny icon only). Therefore, the next change in the weather will be the cloudy 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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    61 display of indoor temperature and humidity reading: the indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the lcd. Display of outdoor temperature reading: the outdoor temperature is measured and displayed on the first section of the lcd. Outdoor temperature outdo...

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    62 display of indoor maximum and minimum temperature records: 1. In normal display mode, press the in button once. The min indoor temperature will be shown in the lcd. 2. Then press the in button one more time, the max indoor temperature will be shown: 3. Press one more time the in button to go back...

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    63 resetting the indoor maximum/ minimum records note: the indoor minimum and maximum records will be reset at the same time 1. In normal display mode, press the in key once. The min indoor temperature will be displayed. 2. Then press and hold the in key for about 3 seconds, this will reset the indo...

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    64 resetting the outdoor maximum/ minimum temperature records note: the outdoor minimum and maximum records will be reset at the same time. 1. In normal display mode, press the out key once. The min outdoor temperature will be displayed. 2. Then press and hold the out key for about 3 seconds, this w...

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    65 4. Neighbours using electrical devices operating on the 868mhz signal frequency can also cause interference. Note: when the 868mhz signal is received correctly, do not re-open the battery cover of either the transmitter or weather station, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and fo...

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    66 mounting positioning the weather station: the weather station may be hung onto wall easily or free standing. 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. 1...

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    67 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 ...

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    68 the signal is not received, relocate the transmitters or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception. Care and maintenance: • extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. • precautions sh...

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    69 • never touch the exposed electronic circuit of the device as there is a danger of electric shock should it become exposed. • do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes, this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce their accuracy. Specificatio...

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    70 outdoor data reception : every 4 seconds power consumption: weather station : 2 x aaa, iec, lr3, 1.5v temperature transmitter : 2 x aa, iec, lr6, 1.5v battery life cycle : approximately 24 months (alkaline batteries recommended) dimensions (l x w x h) weather station : 83 x 25 x 150 mm temperatur...

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    71 • the manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. • this product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature and other weather data. • this product is not t...