La Crosse Technology WS-8117 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units. Avoid using rechargable 
batteries. 

 
NOTE:  Do not set the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. 

1. 

Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the atomic clock. DO NOT 
PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES.

 

2. 

After the 10 minutes both the Indoor and Outdoor areas on your clock should have a 
temperature showing. If not, remove both sets of batteries, wait 10 minutes and repeat step 
one. 

3. 

After the clock receives the outdoor temperature the WWVB time code reception will 
automatically start. This reception typically takes between 5-10 minutes in good conditions. If 
after 10 minutes the WWVB time has not been received, use the 

“SET”

 key to manually enter 

the set-up mode and change either the time or date in order to activate the WWVB reception 
(see manual settings below). The clock will then automatically attempt to receive the WWVB 
time from 12:00 am through 6:00 am each day (attempts WWVB reception every full hour within 
this time frame). When this is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. 
The date is also updated with the received time (Please refer to notes on “

Radio controlled 

time

” and “

Manual time setting

”). 

4. 

After the time signal has been received or the search mode has been manually stopped the 
indoor temperature will be displayed. 

 

Note

In the event of changing batteries of the unit ensure that the batteries do not spring free from the 
contacts. Always wait at least 10 minutes after removing the batteries before reinserting, otherwise 
start up and transmission problems may occur. 

 

FUNCTION KEYS 

The atomic clock has four easy to use keys: 

SET

 key 

 

:   To enter into the set mode for the following functions: time zone, DST ON/OFF 

(daylight saving time), language, hour, minute, year, month, day, weekday, 12/24 
hour, ºC or ºF temperature display  

+

 key 

 

:  To toggle between the second, temperature or weekday display 

 

 

To change any values in manual set mode 

ALM

 key   

:  To enter into the alarm set mode 

 

 

To set the alarm ON/OFF 

SNZE

 key   

:  To activate the snooze function during alarm  

 

 

To display the alarm time in normal mode display 

 

 

To exit the setting modes 

ATOMIC CLOCK LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS 

The atomic clock's LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted, all the 
segments will light up briefly before displaying the information for time, date, indoor and outdoor 
temperatures. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
       

 

MANUAL SETTINGS 

 

Note:

 

If the atomic clock has already successfully received the WWVB time signal and displays the 
correct time and date, then the Manual settings can be skipped

 

After completion of the above described procedures in “

Setting up”

 the manual setting modes can 

be entered by pressing and holding the 

SET

 key for 3 seconds. The following settings can now be 

programmed: 

 

Time zone setting 

 DST 

ON/OFF 

 

Language display setting 

 

Manual time setting 

 Year 

setting 

Date 

Outdoor temperature display 

WWVB time

Radio reception icon 

Alarm icon 

Weekday 

Indoor temperature 

Summary of Contents for WS-8117

Page 1: ...ATTERIES IN THE ATOMIC CLOCK The atomic clock uses 2 x AA 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the bo...

Page 2: ...tteries of the unit ensure that the batteries do not spring free from the contacts Always wait at least 10 minutes after removing the batteries before reinserting otherwise start up and transmission p...

Page 3: ...AL TIME SETTING In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time can be manually set The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock Not...

Page 4: ...for degrees Fahrenheit 2 Press and release the SET key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES To return to the normal display mode from anyw...

Page 5: ...e key third time and the display will return to the normal display WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST radio station WWVB is located in Ft Collins Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuo...

Page 6: ...arge metal objects can reduce the range Place both units in their desired location and wait approximately 10 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception The outdoor te...

Page 7: ...t overnight for signal 3 Be sure the atomic clock is at least 6 feet 2 meters from any electrical devices i e TV sets computers or other radio controlled clocks 4 Remove batteries for five minutes rei...

Page 8: ...onds Outdoor every 5 minutes Transmission distance maximum 82 feet 25 meters in open field depending upon surrounding structures mounting location and possible interfering sources Power source Alkalin...

Page 9: ...OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do not a...

Page 10: ...mission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for...

Reviews: