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Interval of measurement: every

hour

Resolution: 1

hPa

Accuracy: +/-5

hPa

5.7

Light

By pressing the LIGHT/SNOOZE key the display will be lit for
approximately 5 seconds so that you can read the display on your base
station in the dark. It is not possible to have a continuous light on the
display. Please note, however, that more power is required to light the
display which can result in shorter battery life.

Assembly

The base station can either be fixed to a wall by means of a wall fixing
kit on the back or be positioned on its stand. The external sensor all has a
wall fixing kit on the back and a retractable stand.

Change battery display and changing the
batteries

7.1

Base station

7.1.1

Change battery display

Weak batteries in the base station are indicated by the change battery
display. A battery symbol appears on the display on the right next to the
internal humidity display. This will only appear however when the
batteries are low.

Change battery display on the base station

7.1.2

Changing the batteries

Open the battery compartment on the back of the housing. Insert
batteries (two x 1.5v AA batteries) correctly (note +/- polarity) and close
the battery compartment with the cover again.

In the event that after changing the batteries the external temperature and
external humidity are not displayed on the base station, you should
remove the batteries from the external sensor as well and re-insert them.
In addition, you can press the TX key on the back of the external sensor
to transmit the transmission signal manually. We recommend that you do
not use rechargeable batteries but use normal batteries in the Weather
Station.

Tip:

When the batteries are changed, the stored data will be lost. You

must re-set the city and country data for sunrise, sunset, moonrise,
moonset and the atmospheric pressure.

7.2

External sensor

7.2.1

Change battery display

Weak batteries in the external sensor are indicated by the change battery
display. A battery symbol appears on the display on the base station on
the right next to the external humidity display. It will only appear
however when the batteries are low. The change battery display on the
base station for the external sensor will be shown only for the currently
selected channel (= external sensor).

Change battery display on the base station for the external sensor

In addition, if a battery is low this can be seen on the change battery
display on the external sensor.

Change battery display – external sensor

7.2.2

Changing the batteries

Open the battery compartment on the back of the external sensor with a
small screwdriver. First push the retractable stand in the direction of the
arrow so that you can remove the battery compartment cover. Insert
batteries (two x 1.5v AAA batteries) correctly (note +/- polarity) and
close the battery compartment with the cover again.

Note:

When changing the batteries take care not to get the battery compartment
cover seal jammed and not to lose it.

Declaration of conformity

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

Summary of the declaration of conformity: Krippl-Watches hereby
declares that the Weather Station (item no. AUK-WS-11) conforms with
the basic requirements and other relevant conditions of the Guideline
1999/5/EC.

Troubleshooting

Before you make a complaint about the device, first please check the
batteries and if necessary replace with new ones.

If the external temperature / humidity is not displayed on the base station
If the external sensor no longer registers, this may be for one of the
following reasons:

The batteries on the external sensor and/or the base station are
too weak. Replace the old batteries. Never use old and new
batteries together and proceed with the re-registration of the
sensor as described in point 4, Putting the device into
operation.

The external sensor reception is interrupted by obstructions, as
removal of obstructions is often not possible (e.g. thermopane
glazing, walls with steel reinforcements or certain concrete
compositions, steel bearers). Please reduce the distance
between the external sensor and the base station or use a sensor
extension cable (not included in the delivery).

If by mistake the first external sensor registers on the second
channel or the second external sensor registers on the third
channel, remove the batteries, check the relevant setting of the
channel selector on the back of the external sensor (channel 1,2
or 3) and insert the batteries again.

Two different external sensors alternately display the
temperature on one channel: Remove the batteries from both
external sensors, check the relevant setting of the channel
selector on the back of the sensor (channel 1,2 or 3) and insert
the batteries again. Every time the external sensors are put
into operation again, the internal transmission signal is
changed (recoded)

When external temperatures are below 0°C, the battery
performance can diminish and radio transmission can weaken.
In this event, reduce the distance between the external sensor
and the base station.

If the display on the base station is not showing the external
temperature and the external humidity, but only ‘- - -.-’, this
could be caused by the batteries in the base station being too
weak and therefore unable to receive the signals from the
external sensor. Exchange the batteries for new ones.
Interruptions to reception can also be caused by other
household equipment, TV and radio remote controls, jamming
transmitters or other external transmitters. Also in this case
only ‘- - - - or HHH or LLL” can be seen on the display. In
this event, hold the CHANNEL key down for approximately 5
seconds until you hear a signal tone. Wait a short time. After
the external sensor’s next transmission signal the current
external temperature and external humidity should be
displayed again.

Weak batteries in the base station
Replace the batteries as soon as the change battery symbol is displayed.
Wait for approximately 30 minutes before inserting the new batteries. Do
not touch the battery contacts when inserting the batteries. This reduces
the corrosion stability of the contacts and extends the life of the batteries.
When inserting the new batteries always observe the polarity is correct.
After changing the batteries proceed as described in point 4, Putting the
device into operation.

Weak batteries in the external sensor
Replace the batteries as soon as the change battery symbol is displayed
(appears on the external sensor and the base station). When inserting the
new batteries always observe the polarity is correct. Afterwards the
external sensor must be re-registered. Proceed as described in point 4,
Putting the device into operation.

Temperature tolerance
The base station and the external sensor have sensors which work
independently of one another.
External sensor temperature tolerance: +/- 1°C

Base station temperature tolerance:

+/- 1°C

It is therefore possible that 2 external sensors positioned next to each
other (and/or base station and external sensor) show a temperature
difference of 2°C.) In the case of marked temperature fluctuations, the
difference can be slightly higher as the external sensor does not transmit
permanently.

Incorrect temperature display
The temperature display will be affected by direct sunlight. Please
position the external sensor so that it is exposed to actual weather
fluctuations, i.e. not indoors for example or in a summerhouse in the
garden.

Humidity tolerance
The base station and the external sensor have sensors which work
independently of one another.
External sensor humidity tolerance:

+/- 10%

Base station humidity tolerance:

+/- 10%

(each related to medium humidity)
It is therefore possible that 2 external sensors positioned next to each
other (and/or base station and external sensor) show a humidity
difference of 20%.) In the case of marked humidity fluctuations, the
difference can be slightly higher as the external sensor does not transmit
permanently.

Humidity display permanently 20%
If the humidity display permanently shows 20%, then the humidity is
below the measurable range or is 20%. Air surges can remedy this.
Frequent air surges can cause higher humidity. Above all, in winter
humidity in living rooms is very low.

The radio clock is not receiving a radio signal
In the event that the radio clock is not receiving a signal, please try again
in a different location. The reception of the radio clock signal can be
obstructed by structural or natural obstructions (e.g. mountains) or it can
be impossible to receive a signal. The device has a quartz clock for this
event, which can then be used instead (see point 5.1.2, Manual settings)
Electro-magnetic or atmospheric interruptions can also obstruct the radio
clock signal. These interruptions can be remedied usually just by moving
to a different location.

Electro-magnetic interference
If possible, do not place the base station or the external sensor near to
computers, printers, television sets, mobile telephones or radios as
devices with strong EMC rays and other radio stations can interrupt or
prevent radio reception.

Times for sunrise, sunset and moonrise and moonset are not correct
Please note that in the summer time phase, it is not absolutely necessary
to receive a daily radio clock signal. If this is not the case, then it is
possible that there is a deviation of an hour for the rising and setting
times of the sun and moon (the difference between summer and
wintertime). (For help, see point 9, Troubleshooting ‘The radio clock is
not receiving a radio clock signal”).