Personal weather station with atomic clock (20 pages)
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TE636W Slim Weather Forecaster with Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature and Humidity USER MANUAL...
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Meade Instruments now brings that same passion for innovation and high performance to its own line of precision, feature rich weather stations. Please read this instruction manual so that you can get the most enjoyment out of your Meade Instruments weather station.
INSTALLATION Communications between the main unit (receiver) and the remote sensor (transmitter) is wireless. This allows you to greater flexibility in choosing the location of remote sensor. The remote transmits data up to 164 feet (50 meters) over an open, unobstructed area. The remote sensor can be located either indoors or outdoors, allowing you chose where your data is obtained.
REMOTE TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR FEATURES • Remote data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency • Single transmission channel • Case can be wall mounted using accessory hanger A. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Holds two AAA-size batteries B. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING •...
PLACEMENT • The remote sensor should be placed under eaves or a similar location with free air circulation, sheltered from direct sunlight and extreme weather. • Ideally, place the remote sensor over soil, rather than asphalt, which would cause false readings. •...
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A. WEATHER FORECAST/ PRESSURE window B. TEMPERATURE/ HUMIDITY window C. CLOCK window D. DOWN button • Select the next available mode • Press and hold for 2 seconds to search for wireless signal from remote sensor. • Decrease parameters. E. ALARM button •...
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K. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Requires two (2) CR2032 lithium cell batteries L. TABLE STAND • When placing the main unit on the table or other horizontal surface, unfold and adjust the table stand for the desired viewing angle. BATTERY INSTALLATION •...
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PRESSURE OPERATION The pressure window displays: current barometric pressure, sea level pressure, and weather forecast. The information contains a number of historical statistics: pressure/ temperature/ humidity history bar-chart for the past 24 hours Pressure can be measured in inHg, hPa/mBar or mmHg, and altitude is determined in either meters or feet.
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CHANGING PRESSURE AND ALTITUDE UNITS • Press MODE as needed, until “LOCAL” pressure is displayed. • Press and hold MEM/ HISTORY, until the pressure unit is flashing. • Change local or sea level pressure units by pressing the UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) buttons to select the pressure units.
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REMOTE SENSORS STATUS The wave icon above the current channel icon shows the connection status of the corresponding remote sensor: Status Icon Searching for the signals from the remote sensor Corresponding remote sensor signal received successfully No signals received for over 1 hour SEARCH FOR REMOTE SENSORS •...
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RESETTING TEMPERATURE MEMORIES Press and hold MEM/ HISTORY button for 3 seconds to clear all channel memories. COMFORT LEVEL INDICATION The main unit is capable of detecting and displaying the current indoor comfort levels of surrounding environment. The comfort level based on the combination of the current indoor temperature and humidity readings.
ICON Atomic Time Reception Strength (Flashing) Undefined data No Reception for the past 24 hours Weak signal, but can be decoded Strong signal • The atomic clock receiver is programmed that it will search for the atomic time signal daily for 0:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 12:00 am.
CLOCK ALARMS There are two time alarms – Weekday alarm (W) and Single day alarm (S) - and one Ice Warning Alarm (PRE-AL). • If Weekday (W) alarm is activated, it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash Mondays through Fridays •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting customer service. Issue Symptom Solution Radio Controlled Place unit by the window and keep it there Main unit Time signal is not overnight received Check batteries Cannot locate remote sensor Remote sensor Check location Press and hold DOWN ( ? ) button on the main unit to search for the signal form the remote sensor Cannot change...
SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Indoor Temperature Operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5°C to +50°C) Temperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°C) User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display Humidity (Indoor) Operating Range: 30% to 80% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: 7% Sampling Interval: 10 seconds Weather Forecast: in seven large icons: sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, heavy rainy, snowy and heavy snowy.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name: Meade Instruments Corp. Address: 27 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 - 4209 declare that the product Product No.: TE636NLW...
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. (MIC) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from date of original retail purchase in the U.S.A. MIC will repair or replace the product, or part thereof, found upon inspection by MIC to be defective, provided the defective part or product is returned to MIC, freight prepaid, with proof of purchase.
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