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Interference:  

 

Consider items in the signal path between the remote sensor and the atomic 

clock.  

 

Sometimes a simple relocation of the remote sensor or the atomic clock will 

correct the interference. 

 

Windows can reflect the radio signal.  

 

Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal. 

 

Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs signal. 

 

Avoid transmitting antennas: (ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, 

military bases, etc.) 

 

Electrical wires (utilities, cable, etc.) 

 

Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal. 

 

It is difficult for RF (radio frequency) signal to travel through a hill. 

 

Atomic clock 

Power Requirements 

 

 

2-AA alkaline batteries may be used. 

 

12-Hour time format 

 

 

Time can display in 12-hour only  

 

Fahrenheit/Celsius 

 

 

  

Use th

program menu 

to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. 

 

Moon Phase 

 

The moon phase is based on the lunar calendar and the year, month, and date set. 

Most Internet 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 full moon. 

 

Crescent

 refers to the moon being less than half illuminated. Crescents can be 

waning or waxing. 

 

Gibbous

 describes a moon phase when more than half is illuminated. Gibbous 

can be waxing or waning. 

 

New Moon

 occurs when the moon is between the earth and sun, so the 

illuminated portion of the moon is on the back side facing the sun and we cannot 

see it. After a new moon, the illuminated portion will increase or wax until the 

full moon occurs. 

 

Full Moon

 occurs when the earth, moon and sun are in approximate alignment, 

with the moon and the sun on opposite sides of the earth. The illuminated 

portion of the moon faces the earth, giving us complete visibility of one side of 

the entire moon. After a full moon, the illuminated portion will decrease or wane 

until the new moon occurs. 

Summary of Contents for 513-1417V2

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: ...f 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 the box default stat...

Page 3: ...ic clock 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...

Page 4: ...y come and go occasionally This can be normal in some environments e g moist climates If remote sensor signal is lost please wait 2 4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own Move the remote senso...

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: ...h can 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 the box has vents Mount the remote s...

Page 7: ...eption 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 in...

Page 8: ...on phase is based on the lunar calendar and the year month and date set Most Internet moon phase calculations are based on the lunar calendar Waxing indicates growing or expanding illumination and hap...

Page 9: ...d batteries You can test the accuracy at your home Side by side test Bring the remote sensor in the house and place it next to the atomic clock for 2 hours Compare indoor and remote temperature The te...

Page 10: ...se the or buttons to turn this feature OFF 7 Confirm with the SETTINGS button and select atomic time ON OFF 8 ATOMIC and ON will flash 9 Press and release the or buttons to turn this feature OFF 10 Co...

Page 11: ...ment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal Daylight Saving Time Depending on your location position of the clock in your home and atmospheric interference it may take up to 5 nights for th...

Page 12: ...eries into the atomic clock 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...

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