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Inaccurate Remote Temperature Reading 

 

Explanation: 

High remote temperature readings are generally a location issue. 

Low remote temperature readings are power related or a sensors going bad. 

 

 

The remote sensor reads the environment where it is mounted. When 

mounted inside the home, it will read inside temperature. 

 

When the remote sensor reads high during the day, but not at night, it is a 

positioning

 problem. 

 

Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames or reflected 

heat. 

 

Side-by-side test:

 Place the remote sensor right next to the atomic clock for 2 

hours.  

 

Compare indoor and remote temperature. The temperatures should be within 

4 degrees to be within tolerance.  

 

If the remote sensor reads correctly when next to the atomic clock, try a 

different location outside.  

 

Intermittent Remote Temperature 

 

Explanation: 

Intermittent problems are the hardest to resolve. RF (radio 

frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in 

some environments (e.g. moister climates). If remote sensor signal is lost, please 

wait 2-4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own.  

 

 

Move the remote sensor to a closer location. 

 

Distance/Resistance 

can cause loss of remote sensor signal.  

 

Chec

Batteries

. 

 

Freezer test:

 Confirm the atomic clock is reading the correct remote sensor (not a 

neighbor’s sensor). Place the remote sensor in the freezer for an hour and watch 

the temperature drop on the atomic clock. 

 

Indoor distance test:

 Please complete th

Restart 

with remote sensor and atomic 

clock 5-10 feet apart and inside to establish a strong connection.  

 

After 15 minutes, if there is a reading in the remote temperature area, move 

the remote sensor to another room with one wall between the remote sensor 

and the atomic clock.  

 

Observe to see if the temperature remains on consistently for 1 hour.  

 

If the temperature remains on while in the house, then it is likely a 

distance/resistance 

issue.  

 

Move the remote sensor to different locations outside to find a location where 

the temperature reading will hold. 

 

Remote Temperature is stuck or HH.H, LL.L 

 

Explanation: 

These symbols are error messages indicating the remote sensor is 

outside of its readable range. 

 

Summary of Contents for 513-1417BS

Page 1: ...rature Reading 4 Intermittent Remote Temperature 4 Remote Temperature is stuck or HH H LL L 4 Remote sensor drains batteries quickly 5 Remote sensor fell The sensor no longer works 5 Temperature Trend...

Page 2: ...duces the chance of RF radio frequency interference from the battery compartment Atomic Clock Factory Restart Explanation The factory restart returns the atomic clock and remote sensor to an out of th...

Page 3: ...will search for the remote temperature remote sensor for 3 minutes after batteries are installed or when the MINUS button is held for 3 seconds The antenna symbol will flash during reception The tempe...

Page 4: ...e normal in some environments e g moister climates If remote sensor signal is lost please wait 2 4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own Move the remote sensor to a closer location Distance Res...

Page 5: ...t have caused internal damage A fall can shock the remote sensor or the batteries in the remote sensor Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be damaged and unable to function properly Compl...

Page 6: ...cause it to read incorrectly Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well If you choose you can construct a small roof or box for the remote sensor Be sure a box has vents Mount the remote sensor on...

Page 7: ...eception Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall This will interfere with RF radio frequency signal reception Distance Resistance Interference Distance The maximum transmitting range i...

Page 8: ...moon phase calculations are based on the lunar calendar Waxing indicates growing or expanding illumination and happens after a new moon Waning indicates decreasing illumination and occurs after a ful...

Page 9: ...emote temperature The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be within tolerance Look for heat sources such as sunlight door or window frames or reflected heat or cold near the atomic clock Set Tim...

Page 10: ...e OFF 10 Confirm with the SETTINGS button and select Time Zone 11 ZONE EST will flash 12 Press and release the or buttons to change time zones 13 Confirm with the SETTINGS button and select DST Daylig...

Page 11: ...ock in your home and atmospheric interference it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time and vice versa to occur Check for a WWVB Tower Icon showing on the a...

Page 12: ...Atomic clock is blank No letters numbers or dashed lines Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered Remove batteries from atomic clock Press any butt...

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