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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER/433MHZ RECEPTION CHECK
The outdoor temperature is measured and transmitted every 60 seconds.
The transmission range of the Outdoor Temperature transmitter may be affected by the
ambient temperature. At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased.
Please bear this in mind when placing the transmitter.
To install the Transmitter outside chose a shady and dry place. Before you fix the
Transmitter with the enclosed screws, check for 30 min. if the receiver is able to scan the
signal from this place. Obstacles (walls, windows, trees) and interfering radio waves (PC,
mobile phone, TV) can impede the reception or limit the range (25 meters maximum)
considerably. In this case choose another place for the Transmitter and/or the Receiver.
If the temperature data is not being received 2 minutes and 30 seconds after setting up
(the display shows “- - -” after checking for the transmission 3 times) please check the
following points:
1.
The distance of the Weather Station or transmitter should be at least 1.5 to 2
meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
2.
Avoid positioning the Weather Station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal
doors or window frames.
3.
Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the
same signal frequency (433MHz) may prevent correct signal transmission and
reception.
4.
Neighbours using electrical devices operating on the 433MHz signal frequency can
also cause interference.
5.
“Visibility” of weather station and transmitter (e.g. through a window) increases the
range.
Note:
When the 433MHz signal is received, do not re-open the battery cover of either the
transmitter or Weather Station, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and
force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see
Setting up
above) otherwise transmission problems may occur.
If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have
to be reset (see
Setting up
).
POSITIONING THE WEATHER STATION:
The Weather Station has been designed to be hung on a wall or free standing.
For Free standing:
Pull out the easel on the back of the unit and place onto a flat surface.
To wall mount
Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature
values can be received from the desired locations. To wall mount:
1.
Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the
head extended out the by about 5mm.
2.
Fold the stand of the Weather Station by pushing inward and
hang it onto the screw. Remember to ensure that it locks into
place before releasing.
POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
The Outdoor Temperature transmitter is supplied with a holder and three screws for wall
mounting. Before securing the transmitter, ensure that the 433MHz signal (outdoor
temperature) is properly received.
The mounting surface can affect the transmission range. If e.g.
the unit is attached to a piece of metal, it may either reduce or
increase the transmitting range. For this reason, we recommend
not placing the unit on any metal surfaces or in any position
where a large metal or highly polished surface is in the immediate
proximity (garage doors, double glazing etc.). Before securing in
place, please ensure that the Weather station can receive the
signal from the Outdoor Temperature transmitter at the positions
that you wish to situate them.
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.
•
When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use
solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings.
•
Do not submerge the unit in water.
•
Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage.
Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type.
•
Do make any repair attempts to the unit. Return it to its original point of purchase for
repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate
its guarantee.
•
Do not expose the unit to extreme and sudden temperature changes, this may lead
to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce its accuracy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature measuring range:
Indoor
:
0ºC to +50ºC with 1ºC resolution
(
“- -”
displayed if outside this range)
