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Power Requirements
This forecast station is powered by a 5 volt AC power adapter
Alternatively, optional 3-AA alkaline batteries may be used.
12-Hour or 24-Hour time format
Time can display in 12-hour (am, pm) or 24-hour format.
Default is 12-hour time.
Use the
Program Menu
to switch time formats.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and release the -/°C/°F button.
Backlight
AC adapter:
The backlight is on continuously when operating the Forecast Station with the 5-volt AC
adapter.
Note:
When the AC adapter is NOT in use, the HI/LOW/OFF light feature is not available.
The backlight will automatically go dark when the forecast station is searching for a WWVB time
signal.
The backlight will return after the 2-10 minute search.
The
WWVB
signal search will occur during setup and automatically during the late night or early
morning hours.
Press and release the LIGHT HI/LO button to be sure the backlight was not on dim.
Hold the LIGHT HI/LO button to be sure the backlight was not off.
Check that the a/c cord is correctly inserted into the forecast station and outlet. The backlight will not
show constantly on battery power.
Note:
When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds.
Battery power:
When operating on battery power only,
press and release the any button and the
backlight will show for 10 seconds.
Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity
Explanation:
These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is outside of its readable
range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related issue.
Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove power from the forecast station.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the forecast station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
Install the AC cord or fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
If the indoor temperature is still shows dashes, HH.H or LL.L, the forecast station may need
replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading
Explanation:
When the indoor temperature is inaccurate, it is often due to the location of the display or
overpowered/under powered batteries. You can test the accuracy at you home.
Side-by-side test:
Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the forecast station for 2
hours.
Compare indoor and outdoor 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
forecast station.
Check
batteries.
