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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER CLOCK
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this fancy Weather Clock with wireless 868MHz transmission
of outdoor temperature and display of indoor temperature and humidity. It is further acting as
a DCF-77 radio controlled clock with calendar display and alarm clock function. In addition,
sunrise/ sunset/ sun duration time as well as the moon phase are shown. With the totally 15
different weather forecast icons featured by "Weather man", users can easily observe the
forecast weather condition and will no longer worry the sudden weather change. This
innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
« Instant Transmission+» is the up and coming state-of-the-art new wireless
transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE
TECHNOLOGY.
"IT +" offers you an immediate update of all your outdoor data measured from the
transmitters: follow your climatic variations in real-time!
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  • Page 1 WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER CLOCK Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION: Congratulations on purchasing this fancy Weather Clock with wireless 868MHz transmission of outdoor temperature and display of indoor temperature and humidity. It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock with calendar display and alarm clock function. In addition, sunrise/ sunset/ sun duration time as well as the moon phase are shown.
  • Page 2 FEATURES: The Weather Clock LCD display Battery compartment cover Function key Hanging hole Function keys Function keys Foldout stand • DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual setting options • DCF Time reception ON/OFF • 12/24 hour display • Hour, minute and second time display •...
  • Page 3 • Alarm with snooze function • Snooze setting • Weather forecasting with 15 easy-to-read weather forecast signs featured by "Weather man" • Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting • Temperature display in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (° F) selectable • Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording •...
  • Page 4 The Outdoor Temperature Transmitter • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Weather Clock by 868 MHz • Shower proof casing • Wall mounting case (Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine) SETTING UP : When one transmitter is used First, insert the batteries into the Temperature transmitter.
  • Page 5 displayed on the Weather Clock. If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission however, this should under good conditions be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the Weather Clock and the transmitter (see notes on “Positioning”...
  • Page 6 Insert the batteries to the second transmitter as soon as the outdoor temperature readings from the first transmitter are displayed on the Weather Clock. Note: User shall insert the batteries into the second transmitter within 10 seconds of reception of the first transmitter. The outdoor data from the second transmitter and the "channel 2"...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT: Transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is not followed as described above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units and start again the set-up from step 1. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather Clock, the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started.
  • Page 8 Remove the cover at the back of the Weather Clock. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking). Replace compartment cover. INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The Temperature Transmitter uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the transmitter.

  • Page 9: Battery Change

    BATTERY CHANGE: It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units (Battery life See Specifications below). Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorised depot. FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Clock: The Weather Clock has five easy to use function keys.
  • Page 10 SET key (Setting): • To enter the set mode for the following functions: LCD contrast, Time zone, Time Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, Manual time, Year, Date, Sunrise/ Sunset city location, Snooze time duration, °C/°F, and Weather forecast sensi tivity settings. •...
  • Page 11 • To switch on the backlight CH/ + key • To toggle between the Outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than 1 transmitter is used) • To adjust LCD contrast, time zone, Time Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, hour, minute, year, month, day, snooze time duration, °C/ °F and weather f orecasting icon sensitivity in setting modes •...

  • Page 12: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN: Weather station low Weather Alarm icon tendency icon battery icon DCF Tower icon (for time reception) Indoor temperature Time Indoor relative Calendar humidity % Transmitter low battery icon Outdoor Moon phase temperature display Weather forecast Number showing Sunrise/Sunset icon (Weather boy) Outdoor transmitter unit...

  • Page 13: Section 1 - Time And Calendar

    can therefore easily see whether the last reception was successful (“ON” icon) or not (“OFF” icon). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is being done at that time. For better distinctness the LCD screen is split into 5 . Section 1 - TIME AND CALENDAR •...

  • Page 14: Section 3 - Weather Icon (Featured By Weather Man)

    Section 3 - WEATHER ICON (FEATURED BY WEATHER MAN) • Display of the weather to be expected in form of 15 fancy weather symbols (featured by Weather man) which change their appearance depending on the air pressure development and the current outdoor temperature. •...

  • Page 15: Manual Settings

    than one second in one million years. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt via frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled Weather Clock receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time in summer or wintertime.

  • Page 16: Lcd Contrast Setting

    • Time reception ON/OFF setting • 12/24-Hour setting • Manual time setting • Calendar setting • Sunrise/ Sunset city location • Snooze setting • °C/ °F setting • Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting Press and hold the SET key for about 3 second to advance to the setting mode: LCD CONTRAST SETTING flashing The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default LCD...

  • Page 17: Time Zone Setting

    TIME ZONE SETTING: flashing The time zone default of the Weather Clock is 0. To change to another time zone: Press the SET key after completing the LCD contrast setting in order to enter the time zone setting (flashing). Using the CH/ + key, set the time zone. The range runs from –2h to +5h in consecutive in 1 hour intervals.

  • Page 18: 12/24 Hour Time Display Setting

    In area where reception of the DCF-77 time is not possible, the DCF-77 time reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock (Default setting is ON). The digit “ON” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the LCD. Use the CH/ + key to turn OFF the time reception function.

  • Page 19: Manual Time Setting

    Note: When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be date and month display. When 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be month and date display. MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the Weather Clock is not able to detect the DCF-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set.

  • Page 20: Calendar Setting

    Note: The unit will still try to receive the signal at each full hour despite it being manually set. When it does receive the signal, it will change the manually set time into the received time. During reception attempts the DCF tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, then the DCF tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted the following hour.
  • Page 21 The month digit will be flashing. Press the CH/ + key to set the month and then press the SET key to go to the date setting. The date digit will be flashing. Press the CH/ + key to set the date. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Sunrise, sunset and city location”...

  • Page 22: Snooze Setting

    F- Frankfurt LYO - Lyon PAR - Paris BAI - Bari FL - Flensburg M - München ROM - Roma BAR - Barcelona H - Hannover MAD - Madrid S - Stuttgart BOL - Bologna HB - Bremen MAR - Marseille SB - Saarbrücken BOR - Bordeaux HEL - Helsinki...

  • Page 23: C/°F Temperature Unit Setting

    The snooze time (in minute) digit will be flashing. Use the CH/ + key to set the snooze time (in minute). Each pressing of the key will increase the snooze time by 5 minutes. The snooze can also be set OFF when the “OFF” digit is being displayed. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “ºC / ºF temperature unit setting”...
  • Page 24 WEATHER FORECASTING ICON SENSITIVITY SETTING For locations with rapid changes of weather conditions, the threshold can be set to a different level for faster display of changing weather conditions. Using the CH/ + key to set the weather sensitivity level. There are 3 levels of setting: 1, 2 and 3;...

  • Page 25: Alarm Setting

    ALARM SETTING: Alarm icon flashing Flashing To set alarm: Press and hold ALM for about 3 seconds until the alarm time display flashes. The hour digit and the alarm icon will be flashing. Press the CH/ + key to adjust the hour.

  • Page 26: Weather Forecast And Tendency

    To stop the alarm completely, press any keys other than the SNOOZE/ SUN key. WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY: The weather forecast icons (Weather man): One of the 15 different weather icons (featured by Weather man with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of LCD, which indicates the different forecast weather condition due to air pressure level (Sunny, Sunny + Cloudy or Cloudy + Rainy) and the current outdoor temperature (Temperature value detected by Channel 1): ≥...
  • Page 27 ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 26° ° ° ° C 19 – 25.9° ° ° ° C 10 – 18.9° ° ° ° C 0 – 9.9° ° ° ° C < 0° ° ° ° C Sunny + Cloudy ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 26° ° ° ° C 19 –...
  • Page 28 For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the Weather Projection Station to register.

  • Page 29: The Weather Tendency Indicator

    If the Weather Clock is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), remove the batteries and re-insert them after about 30 seconds. By doing this, the Weather Clock will not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude.

  • Page 30: Display Of Indoor Temperature And Humidity Reading

    DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY READING: The indoor temperature and humidity are measured automatically and displayed on the fourth section of the LCD. Indoor temperature in ° C Indoor relative humidity in % Minimum icon DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE: Outdoor reception Outdoor temperature...

  • Page 31: Display Of Indoor Maximum And Minimum Records

    The last LCD section shows the outdoor temperature, a reception symbol and a channel number under the temperature will also show if more than one transmitter has been used. DISPLAY OF INDOOR MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM RECORDS: In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX button three times. The maximum indoor temperature and humidity will be shown.
  • Page 32 RESETTING THE OUTDOOR MAXIMUM/ MINIMUM RECORDS Note: It is required to reset The outdoor max min temperature records of different channels separately. In normal display mode, press the CH/ + button to select a channel. The channel ID will be displayed above the outdoor temperature reading. Note: The transmitter number will only be displayed if more than one transmitter is applied.
  • Page 33 Press the SNOOZE/ SUN key to toggle between the sunrise, sunset, and sun duration time: • Sunrise time Sunrise icon Sunrise time • Sunset time Sunset icon Sunset time • Sun duration time (total number of hours of sunlight on the day) Sun duration Sun duration time time icon...

  • Page 34: The Moon Phase

    THE MOON PHASE The Moon icon of the Weather Clock will also display 12 different Moon phases according to the set calendar. Note: In the southern hemisphere, the phases of the moon are same but the shape of the moon is mirror inverted. Full Moon Last Quarter Small Waning...
  • Page 35 TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The range of the Temperature transmitter may be affected by the temperature. At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind when placing the transmitter. 868 MHz RECEPTION The Weather Clock should receive the temperature data within 5 minutes after set-up. If the temperature data is not received 5 minutes after setting up (not successfully 3 times continuously, the outdoor display shows “- - -”...

  • Page 36: Positioning The Weather Station

    The transmission range is about 100 m from the transmitter to the Weather Clock (in open space). However, this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels. If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be reset (see Setting up).

  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    To wall mount: Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. Clip the remote temperature sensor onto the bracket. Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS: Recommended operating temperature range +5ºC to +40ºC / +41ºF to +104ºF Temperature measuring range: Indoor : -9.9 to +59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution / 14.1ºF to +139.8ºF with 0.2ºF resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Outdoor: -39.9 to +59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution / -39.8ºF to +139.8ºF with 0.2ºF resolution (“OF.L”...

  • Page 39: Liability Disclaimer

    LIABILITY DISCLAIMER : • The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment. • Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection.
  • Page 40 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Summary of the Declaration of Conformity : We hereby declare that this wireless transmission device does comply with the essential requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

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