Model: S86842
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Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength
• Press the TX-RCC SEARCH button to search for the sensor.
• The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is received or for 3
minutes if no signal available.
View and Reset High/Low Values
The station automatically resets the HIGH/LOW values daily at midnight (12:00AM).
• Press the HIGH/LOW button to view maximum values.
• In HIGH mode, hold HIGH/LOW button for five seconds to manually reset
maximum values.
• Press the HIGH/LOW button to view minimum values.
• In HIGH/LOW mode, hold the HIGH/LOW button
five seconds to manually reset minimum values.
• Hold the TX/RCC SEARCH button for two seconds, to start or stop a manual
atomic signal search. The Atomic Time Icon flashes during signal search.
• For information about WWVB visit:
http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm.
Note: When searching for the Atomic time signal, the backlight and rim light will
turn off for a short period.
WWVB Atomic Time Signal Search
Restart: When the outdoor readings show dashes:
• Bring the sensor in the house five feet from the weather station.
• Remove batteries from the sensor, as well as, the batteries and AC adapter
from the weather station.
• Press any button 20 times.
• After 15 minutes insert batteries into the sensor, as well as batteries and AC
adapter into the weather station.
• Wait 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. Place sensor outside in
shaded location.
Outdoor Sensor Positioning
Atomic Icon
Sensor Strength Icon
• Mount the outdoor sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well shaded
area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• The maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station is over 300
feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically.
HIGH/LOW Button
TX/RCC SEARCH
