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Outdoor Temperature Sensor
Compatible Outdoor Sensors
The
KW5012FSK
outdoor sensor (915MHz) comes packaged with this clock and is the only
compatible sensor.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Digital Atomic Clock
: Hold the -/°C/°F button on the back of the clock for 5 seconds to
switch the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
KW5012FSK Transmitter
: Press the °C/°F button under the battery cover to switch the
sensor temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius
Flashing Outdoor Temperature
The outdoor Temperature reading will flash when the connection is first lost or intermittent
between the clock and the outdoor sensor.
is generally the cause of intermittent connection or loss of connection
between the sensor and the clock.
of the clock. Turn the clock 90 degrees towards the outdoor sensor for
better reception.
often resolve the connection issue.
Dashes shown for Outdoor Temperature
Dashes means the connection is lost between the clock and the outdoor sensor.
This sensor reads down to
–4 °F. when the temperature is below that, the outdoor
temperature can show OFL, HH.H, dashes or stick at a number.
can cause loss of connection between the sensor and the clock.
Reorientation of the clock 90 degrees towards the outdoor sensor may provide better
reception.
Quick Connect
Bring the sensor and clock together inside and have both units 5-10 feet apart with nothing
between them.
Hold the
SEARCH
button on the clock for 5 seconds until the Temperature area starts to
flash.
Remove battery cover and press and release the
TX
button to send the signal.
Wait for 2 minutes for the outdoor Temperature to appear.
If the above procedure does not work, please try the factory reset.
Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading
When the sensor reads high during the day but not at night it is a
Side-by-side test:
Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the clock for 2
hours.