Honeywell TE923W User Manual

Honeywell TE923W User Manual

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HONEYWELL
PROFESSIONAL WEATHER STATION
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
TE923W
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 HONEYWELL PROFESSIONAL WEATHER STATION WITH REMOTE CONTROL TE923W USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Standard Package Contents Installation Before you begin Ultraviolet (UV) Sensor Remote Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor Rain Gauge Anemometer (wind sensor) Main Unit Battery installation Buttons and Controls Initial Set Up Backlight Connecting Weather Station to a Personal Computer Navigating through the modes Customizing your Weather Station Operations and Window Selection Pressure and Weather Forecast Window...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for selecting the Honeywell Professional Weather Station with Remote control. This compact and easy-to-use product features a wide variety of time and weather data, such as precise atomic time, perpetual calendar, air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall, UV levels and etc.
  • Page 4: Standard Package Contents

    Standard Package Contents Picture Weather Capture CD ROM Components Main Unit Remote Control AC/DC 7.5V power adaptor UV Sensor consists of: Sensor Unit U-Shaped Sensor holder Circular Ground Stand Stake Base Wall-Mounting Base Thermo Hygrometer Sensor Rain Gauge consists of: Funnel shaped top with battery compartment Rain Gauge bucket...
  • Page 5: Installation

    2m (6ft) USB cable PC connection cable Installation The Honeywell Professional Weather Station TE923W operates at 433MHz radio frequency, so no wire installation is required between the main unit (receiver) and the remote weather sensors (transmitters). The remote weather sensors include a thermo-hygrometer (temperature and humidity) sensor, UV (ultraviolet) sensor, anemometer (wind sensor) and a rain gauge (rain sensor).
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Before you begin • We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote weather sensors and the main unit when temperatures are above 32°F (0°C). We recommend using lithium batteries for the remote weather sensors when temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). •...
  • Page 7 A. LED INDICATOR • Flashes once when the remote sensor transmits a reading to the main unit • Flashes twice when battery power is low B. BATTERY COMPARTMENT SCREW Holds battery compartment door in place C. U-SHAPED SENSOR HOLDER Holds UV sensor in upright position D.
  • Page 8 screwdriver • Insert two 2 “AA” size 1.5V batteries (not included) matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment. • Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screw • Screw the UV sensor unit lid back Mounting There are three different options available for mounting the UV sensor: ground stand, stake and wall mount.
  • Page 9: Remote Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor

    Placement tips: The UV sensor should be mounted in the area free of sunlight shadows or reflections from the nearby objects. Remote Thermo-Hygrometer Sensor FEATURES • Remote data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal • 328 feet (100 meters) operating range without interference •...
  • Page 10 • Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws. • Secure the thermo-hygrometer remote sensor in the desired location. Mounting • The remote thermo-hygrometer sensor can be placed on the flat surface or mounted on the wall in vertical position •...
  • Page 11: Rain Gauge

    Rain Gauge FEATURES • Precipitation measurement • Remote transmission of the rainfall data to the main unit via 433 MHz signal • 100 feet (30 meters) operating range without interference • Built-in installation level • Non-corrosive protective screen A. Rain gauge bucket Contains mechanical components B.
  • Page 12 Secure battery compartment cover G. Built-in level with bubble Ensures level rain gauge mounting for proper operation H. Bucket see-saw mechanism Collects the rainfall in one of its containers and self-empties once full I. Protective screen Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris Battery installation •...
  • Page 13: Anemometer (Wind Sensor)

    Anemometer (wind sensor) FEATURES • Wind speed, wind gust and wind direction measurement • Measures the temperature at the place of anemometer • Remote wind speed, wind gust and wind direction data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal •...
  • Page 14 E. WIND CUPS SHAFT Holds wind cups on the anemometer arm F. BATTERY COMPARTMENT Holds 2 AA-size batteries G. WALL MOUNT SCREW OPENINGS Allows securing the anemometer in place H. BATTERY COVER Secures battery compartment on the anemometer base Assembly •...
  • Page 15: Main Unit

    nearby trees, buildings or other structures. • For optimal performance, mount the anemometer at 33 feet (10meters) above the ground in unobstructed area. Mounting Mount the anemometer onto a vertical surface, using the fittings provided. Placement • The anemometer should be mounted in an open area with a free air flow; away from the nearby trees, buildings or other structures •...
  • Page 16: Battery Installation

    • Wind direction • Rainfall amount with minimum and maximum memory • UV intensity with daily and weekly highs and lows • 200 weather records without PC connection • PC software (included) and USB port • Operating range from 100 feet (30 meters) up to 328 feet (100 meters) Display •...
  • Page 17 Operation Once the main unit is powered, the display will show all available LCD segments for 2 seconds. IMPORTANT: All of the display functions will be locked, allowing setting your local altitude and pressure parameters .The locked display will show the pressure icon and abbreviation “inHg” flashing in Pressure Window, indoor temperature and humidity readings in Temperature/Humidity Window, default time in Time Window and a default sunset/sunrise time in the Sunrise/Sunset Window.
  • Page 18: Buttons And Controls

    Buttons and Controls Most of the handheld remote control buttons are corresponding to the main unit controls. To expose the main unit control buttons, press the OPEN button on the upper right corner of the main unit and the controls’ cover door will open. Main unit and handheld remote control adequate buttons -Selects the next available mode anti-clockwise A.
  • Page 19 -When depressed and hold in pressure and forecast mode, allows viewing of the different bar charts H. CHANNEL -Changes the temperature and humidity channel -Enables the temperature and humidity channel auto-scan mode -Enables a backlight for 5 seconds I. LIGHT/SNOOZE -Snoozes the alarms J.
  • Page 20: Initial Set Up

    Forecast Button Rain Button Sunrise/Sunset Button Clock and Alarm Button Button Initial Set Up • Power up each of the remotes as instructed in previous sections • Then power up the main display. • Once the main unit is powered, the display will briefly show all available LCD segments for a moment.
  • Page 21: Connecting Weather Station To A Personal Computer

    using the switch, located on the back panel. NOTE: For an automatic control function the main unit must be plugged into the wall power outlet via the AC/DC adaptor provided. Connecting Weather Station to a Personal Computer To collect and manipulate data from your weather station you may connect the main unit to the computer via USB cable.
  • Page 22: Navigating Through The Modes

    Navigating through the modes The main unit has seven (7) different modes (Windows) each displaying the separate data category. When a specific mode (Window) is selected the corresponding icon will start flashing. Press UP button on the main unit or the handheld remote control to cycle through the modes clockwise or DOWN anti-clockwise.
  • Page 23 • US Atomic Time clock and calendar • Single alarm, weekday alarm and pre-alarm Sunrise/Sunset Window Displays: • Sunrise and sunset times • Longitude and Latitude Temperature and Humidity Window Displays: • Temperature and humidity readings for indoor and selected channel •...
  • Page 24 Rain Window Displays: • Current amount of precipitation as well as for the last hour, last day, yesterday, last week and last month • Rainfall alert • Remote rain gauge battery status Wind Window Displays: • Wind Chill temperature • Temperature at place of anemometer •...
  • Page 25: Customizing Your Weather Station

    Customizing your Weather Station To use your station, you will have to complete the steps identified under INITIAL SETUP while this section of the manual will provide you with additional operational details and suggestions for custom settings and alarms including: •...
  • Page 26 or radio station, etc). Accessing Pressure and Weather Forecast Window From the main unit: Press UP or DOWN until the weather forecast icon display starts flashing. From the remote control: Press . Programming Pressure & Altitude Parameters During initial power up, the weather station won’t operate (first 2 minutes), until the pressure and/or altitude parameters are not configured.
  • Page 27 • Set the pressure units by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow buttons • Press MEMORY button to confirm your selection • Press and hold SET button until the local pressure digits will flash. • Set the sea level pressure by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons to adjust the pressure value.
  • Page 28: Uv Window

    • To exit, press MEMORY button. Understanding Weather Forecast Icons Display Weather Forecast Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy Light Rain or Heavy Rain Unstable Weather Snow Note: The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%. Display shows forecasted, not current conditions. The SUNNY icon indicates clear weather, even when displayed during the night-time.
  • Page 29: Time Window

    The current UV intensity is indicated by the numerical value and more intuitive display, by categorizing it into the levels “LOW”, “MED”, HIGH”, V. HIGH” and EXTREME. It is also represented by a comfort icon that corresponds to different levels. The main unit records the daily and weekly maximum UV intensity.
  • Page 30 Press UP or DOWN button until the clock icon From the handheld remote control: Press Programming your location IMPORTANT: There are two options available for programming a location – an auto and manual. In you choose auto programming, select the closest city code from the codes list programmed in the unit, then all necessary location data (longitude, latitude, time zone and daylight savings time adjustment) will be set automatically.
  • Page 31 Time Zone setting mode (the Time Zone data is provided on P.) • Set the Time Zone by pressing UP or DOWN arrow button to adjust the time in 30 min intervals. Press and hold either button for quick digits advance •...
  • Page 32 • Press ALARM/CHART button to confirm your selection After programming is completed, the display will return to the alarm selection screen. NOTE: Ice Warning Alarm (PRE-AL) cannot be set if weekday alarm (W) or single alarm(S) is not enabled. Activating or Deactivating Snooze To enable a snooze function press LIGHT/SNOOZE button.
  • Page 33: Sunrise/Sunset Window

    Once the time signal has been successfully received, the time and date will be updated automatically. To enable or disable the atomic time receiver: • Press and hold UP - if atomic time reception is activated, a triangular tower icon will start flashing next to the clock icon.
  • Page 34 displayed in Sunrise/Sunset Window along with the city code. • If you wish to enter the geographical coordinates yourself, select the “USR” (user) as a city code. • Press SET button to confirm your selection and enter into the geographical coordinates programming mode –...
  • Page 35: Temperature And Humidity Window

    FULL Sunrise for the previous day - - - - No sunrise for the whole day Temperature and Humidity Window The weather station supports up to 5 remote thermo hygrometers, corresponding to a separate channel of the temperature and relative humidity display. The temperature can be displayed in Celsius (ºC) or Fahrenheit (ºF).
  • Page 36 Accessing Temperature and Humidity Mode From the main unit: Press UP or DOWN until the IN icon From the remote control: Press . Viewing Remote (Channel) Temperature and Humidity Static Display: In Temperature and Humidity Window, press the CHANNEL button every time to recall a different channel.
  • Page 37: Rain Window

    alarm selection screen Viewing Remote Temperature and Humidity Max/Min Readings In the Temperature and Humidity Window press the MEMORY button recalling: • Current temperature and humidity • Minimum temperature and humidity • Maximum temperature and humidity at the remote location. Resetting Remote Temperature and Humidity Memory In the Temperature and Humidity Window, press and hold MEMORY button to clear memory for all channels.
  • Page 38: Wind Window

    • Rain for the last hour • Rain for the last 24 hours, • Yesterday rain • Last week • Last month. Tip: For the rain rate estimate the Last Hour rainfall value is understood as “inch/hr” or “mm/hr”. Programming Rainfall Amount Units In the Rain Window, press and hold SET button to program the rainfall units in mm or inches.
  • Page 39 Operating Wind Window In the Wind Window press the SET button to recall: • Wind chill temperature with wind direction in bearings • Wind chill temperature with a wind direction in compass points • Temperature at anemometer and wind direction in compass points •...
  • Page 40: Memory Reset Procedure

    Memory Reset Procedure These steps will completely reset all of the parameters stored in memory. • On the main unit press and hold SNOOZE and UP buttons for 4 seconds until the backlight will flash • Press SET button clearing the memory -the main unit will start beeping with 1 second delay.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    precipitation measurements. • Detach the protective screen and lid. • Clean with soapy water and a damp cloth, removing dirt, leaves or debris • Clean small holes and parts with Q-tips or pipe-cleaner. • Watch out for spiders or insects that might have crawled into the funnel. •...
  • Page 42 few precautions: • Do not immerse the units in water. • Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials. They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits. • Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature, or humidity, which may result in malfunctions, shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and damaged parts.
  • Page 43: Appendix - City Codes

    Appendix - City Codes US and Canadian Cities Zone City Code Atlanta, Ga. Austin, TX Baltimore, Md. Birmingham, Ala. Boston, Mass. Calgary, Alba., Can. Chicago, IL Cincinnati, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Dallas, Tex. Denver, Colo. Detroit, Mich. El Paso, Tex. Houston, Tex.
  • Page 44 Barcelona, Spain Beijing, China Belgrade, Yugoslavia Berlin, Germany Birmingham, England Bogotá, Colombia Bordeaux, France Bremen, Germany Brisbane, Australia Brussels, Belgium Bucharest, Romania Budapest, Hungary Buenos Aires, Kinshasa, Congo Kuala Lumpur, La Paz, Bolivia Lima, Peru Lisbon, Portugal Liverpool, England London, England Lyon, France Madrid, Spain Manila, Philippines...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    DST (Daylight Savings Time) definitions: SA = Australian DST. SB = South Brazilian DST. Changes annually. SC = Chile DST SE = Standard European DST. SG = Egypt DST SH = Havana, Cuba DST SI = Iraq and Syria DST SK = Irkutsk &...
  • Page 46 Humidity (Indoor) Operating Range: 0% to 99% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: 5% Sampling Interval: 10 seconds Humidity (Outdoor) Operating Range: 0% to 99% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: 5% Sampling Interval: 10 seconds Transmitting Interval: around 47 seconds Sunrise and Sunset Accuracy: 1min (latitude within 50°) Ultraviolet light Range: 0 UVI to 36UVI (15.4 MED/hour) Resolution : 0.1UVI (0.1 MED/h)
  • Page 47: Fcc Statement

    Memory size: Ram 128 MB or more Hard disk size: 100 MB free space or more Optical Device: 2 x CD-Rom drive Power Main unit: 4 x UM-3 or AA 1.5V battery; 7.5V AC/DC power adaptor (200mA; center pin positive) Remote Thermo Hygrometer: 2 x UM-3 or AA 1.5V battery Remote UV sensor: 2 x UM-3 or AA 1.5V battery Remote Anemometer: 2 x UM-3 or AA 1.5V battery...
  • Page 48: Declaration Of Conformity

    Address: 7945 SW Mohawk, Tualatin, OR 97062 Telephone No.: 1-503-612-8395 declare that the product Product No.: TE923W Product Name: Professional Weather Station with Remote Control Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Ltd. Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 49 Hideki Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace the product at our option. Copyright (2006) Hideki Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell Intellectual Properties Inc.

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