TFA 35.1117.IT Instruction Manual

TFA 35.1117.IT Instruction Manual

Wireless 868 mhz

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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
Cat. No. 35.1117.IT
Thank you for choosing this wireless weather station from TFA.
BEFORE YOU USE IT
Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully.
This information will help you to familiarise yourself with your new device, learn all of its
functions and parts, find out important details about its first use and how to operate it, and get
advice in the event of faults.
Following the instruction manual for use will prevent damage to the device and loss of your
statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use.
We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of not following these
instructions. Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect readings and for
any consequences which may result from them.
Please take particular note of the safety advice!
Please look after this manual for future reference.
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  • Page 1 WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION Instruction Manual Cat. No. 35.1117.IT Thank you for choosing this wireless weather station from TFA. BEFORE YOU USE IT Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully. This information will help you to familiarise yourself with your new device, learn all of its functions and parts, find out important details about its first use and how to operate it, and get advice in the event of faults.
  • Page 2: Scope Of Supply

    SCOPE OF SUPPLY:  Weather station (basic unit)  Outdoor transmitter  Instruction manual FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW WEATHER STATION AT A GLANCE  DCF-77 radio controlled time function with manual time setting options ...
  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY:  The product is exclusively intended for the field of application described above. The product should only be used as described within these instructions.  Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to the product are prohibited. Caution! Risk of injury: ...
  • Page 4  The outdoor transmitter is protected against splash water, but is not watertight. Choose a shady and dry position for the transmitter. ELEMENTS The weather station Hanging hole display Battery compartment cover Function buttons Detachable stand...
  • Page 5 The outdoor temperature transmitter  Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to weather station by 868 MHz signals  Splash water proof casing  Wall mounting and table-standing  Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The temperature transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries.
  • Page 6 Remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the transmitter. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit. INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The weather station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Lift up the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 7 Battery replacement  Replace the batteries when the battery symbol of the weather station appears above the indoor temperature.  When the batteries of the transmitter are used up, the low battery icon appears above the outdoor temperature display. Note: In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures.
  • Page 8 and the indoor temperature will be displayed. If these are not displayed after 1 minute, remove the batteries and wait for at least 1 minute before reinserting them. After inserting the batteries, the weather station will start receiving data from the outdoor transmitter.
  • Page 9 quality of the reception depends mainly on the geographic location. Normally there should be no reception problems within a 1,500 km radius around Frankfurt. DCF reception is done twice daily at 02:00 and 03:00 am. If the reception is not successful at 03:00 am, then the next reception takes place the next hour and so on until 06:00am, or until the reception is successful.
  • Page 10: Function Buttons

    FUNCTION BUTTONS: Weather station: The weather station has four easy to use function buttons. SET button button OUTDOOR INDOOR/RESET button button SET button  Press and hold to enter manual setting modes: time zone, manual time, calendar and DCF time reception ON/OFF + button ...
  • Page 11: Lcd Screen

     Press and hold to reset all indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX temperature records at the same time OUTDOOR button  To display the MIN/MAX outdoor temperature records LCD SCREEN: Weather tendency indicator Weather forecast icon Time reception icon (for DCF time) Time Low battery indicator Indoor...
  • Page 12: Manual Settings

    * When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the weather station, the icon will be switched on (if it is not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD). So user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). MANUAL SETTINGS: The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode: ...
  • Page 13: Manual Time Setting

    Confirm with the SET button and enter the Manual time setting MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the weather station is not able to detect the radio-controlled time (DCF time) signal (due to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock.
  • Page 14: Calendar Setting

    reception attempts, the DCF tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, the DCF tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted. CALENDAR SETTING The date default of the weather station is 1. 1. of the year 2011 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated.
  • Page 15: Time Reception On/Off Setting

    TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING In area where reception of the radio-controlled time (DCF time) is not possible, the time reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (Default setting is ON). Reception icon (flashing) “On”...
  • Page 16 Sunny Rainy Cloudy with sunny intervals For every sudden or significant change in the atmospheric pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it means either the atmospheric pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the weather station to register.
  • Page 17: Weather Tendency Indicator

    atmospheric pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast. Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the weather station has been designed for use.
  • Page 18 Taking this into account, one can see how the weather has changed and is expected to change. For example, if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and sun icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (the sun icon only).
  • Page 19: About The Outdoor Transmitter

    OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND MIN/MAX RECORDS The current outdoor temperature is displayed on the last section of the LCD. Press and release the OUTDOOR button repeatedly, the current outdoor temperature will alternate between the minimum, maximum temperature recordings and the current value. MIN icon MAX icon (flashing)
  • Page 20 868 MHz RECEPTION CHECK The weather station should receive the temperature data within 3 minutes after set-up. If the temperature data is not received 3 minutes after setting up (not successfully continuously, the outdoor display shows “- - -” ), please check the following points: The distance of the weather station or transmitter should be at least 1.5 to 2 meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
  • Page 21: Positioning The Weather Station

    system units have to be reset (see Setting up). POSITIONING THE WEATHER STATION: The weather station may be hung onto wall easily or free standing. Free standing With the detachable stand, the weather station can be placed onto any flat surface.
  • Page 22 POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The temperature transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The temperature transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom of the temperature transmitter.
  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE  Clean the instrument and the transmitter with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. Protect from moisture.  Remove the batteries if you do not use the product for a lengthy period. TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Solutions...
  • Page 24: Waste Disposal

     Manual time setting  Wait for attempted reception during the night  Incorrect display Change batteries WASTE DISPOSAL This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused. Never throw flat batteries and rechargeable batteries in household waste. As a consumer, you are legally required to take them to your retail store or to appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations in order to protect the environment.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS: Recommended operating temperature range +5ºC to +40ºC Temperature measuring range: Indoor -9.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Outdoor -39.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Indoor temperature checking interval every 16 seconds Outdoor temperature reception every 4 seconds...
  • Page 26: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are correct at the time of going to print and may change without prior notice. The latest technical data and information about your product can be found by entering your product number on our homepage.

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