Meade TE388W User Manual

Meade TE388W User Manual

Wireless weather forecaster with indoor/ outdoor temperature

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TE388W
Wireless Weather Forecaster with
Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 TE388W Wireless Weather Forecaster with Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Meade Instruments Weather Forecaster. This device combines precise time keeping, monitoring and displaying of current temperature data from up to three remote locations. Meade Instruments is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes for professional and amateur astronomers –...
  • Page 3: Installation

    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 100 feet (30 meters) over an open, unobstructed area.
  • Page 4 • Though the remote sensors are weather-resistant, they should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain or snow. The optimal location for the remote sensor outdoors is under the eaves on the north side of the building. REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (TS03C) FEATURES •...
  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: When the temperature falls below freezing point 32°F (0°C), battery voltage will drop which may result in reduced the transmission range. For optimum in cold conditions, we recommend using lithium batteries. NOTE: Install the batteries and select the channel before mounting the remote sensor.
  • Page 6: Main Unit

    MAIN UNIT The main unit measures indoor temperature readings and temperature from up to three remote sensors location (outside or inside). Its clock receives atomic time data from the US WWVB Atomic Clock. FEATURES TIME • Precise time and date set via signals from the US Atomic clock •...
  • Page 8 A. WEATHER FORECAST window B. TEMPERATURE 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 •...
  • Page 9: Battery Compartment

    H. UP (? ) button • Press to select the next available mode • Increase the parameters • In time with seconds display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to activate/ deactivate radio controlled time signal search manually. • In time with weekday display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to switch time zone from Pacific, Mountain, Central to Eastern.
  • Page 10: Temperature Window

    GETTING STARTED WEATHER WINDOW This unit is capable of detecting the atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected weather data, it forecasts the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours. When the display shows... Heavy Heavy Partly Forecast is... Sunny Cloudy Rainy Snowy...
  • Page 11: Setting Temperature Alarm

    OPERATION • To select the indoor/ outdoor temperature mode, press UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) until the IN icon flashing with a beep sound alert. VIEWING REMOTE (CHANNEL) TEMPERATURE Static Display: • Press the CHANNEL button to select measurements from different remote sensors, each is set to a unique channel 1, 2 or 3.
  • Page 12: Clock Window

    VIEWING MAX/MIN READINNGS Press the MEM (memory) button recalling: • Current temperature • Minimum temperature • Maximum temperature at the remote location RESETTING TEMPERATURE MEMORIES Press and hold MEM (memory) button for 3 seconds to clear all channel memories. CLOCK WINDOW WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) radio station (WWVB) is located in Ft.
  • Page 13: Manual Settings

    Once the atomic time signal is received, the date and time will be set automatically, and the [ ] icon will appear. Icon Atomic Time Reception Strength (Flashing) Undefined data No Reception for the past 24 hours Weak signal, but can be decoded Strong signal •...
  • Page 14: Clock & Alarms

    TIME AND CALENDER • Press and hold MODE button until the day of week language abbreviation “ ” will flash • Press the UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) selecting the day of the week in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch or Swedish. •...
  • Page 15: Changing Batteries

    SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM ( If Weekday ( ) or Single day ( ) alarm is set, the Ice Warning Alarm ( ) can be programmed. • Press ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode. The abbreviation with a next to it will be displayed.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting customer service. Issue Symptom Solution US Atomic Place unit by the window and Main unit Time signal is keep it there overnight not received Check batteries Cannot locate Check location remote sensor Remote Press and hold DOWN ( ? ) button sensor on the main unit to search for the signal form the remote sensor...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    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 Weather Forecast in seven large icons: sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, heavy rainy, snowy and heavy snowy. Maximum number of remote sensors: 3 (one included) Readings update interval: every 45 seconds Low battery indicator...
  • Page 18: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 19 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name: Meade Instruments Corp. Address: 27 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 - 4209 declare that the product Product No.: TE388W Product Name: Wireless Weather Forecaster with Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Limited 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 20: Standard Warranty Information

    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...
  • Page 21 Meade Instruments Corp. 27 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. © 2011 Meade Instruments Corp. All Rights Reserved. All user manual contents and information are subject to change.

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