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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this Weather station with wireless 868MHz transmission. It
not only displays the indoor temperature and humidity but also receives the outdoor
temperature. It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock. With the totally 8
different weather icons featured by "Weather girl", users can easily observe the current
weather condition. And this innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
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Summary of Contents for Technoline DCF-77
- Page 1 It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock. With the totally 8 different weather icons featured by "Weather girl", users can easily observe the current...
- Page 2 FEATURES: The Weather Station Hanging hole Battery compartment Display cover Function Keys Removable Stand...
- Page 3 • DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting options • Daylight Saving Time ON/OFF • Hour, minute and second display • Calendar display • Time zone option -12 to 12 hours • Wireless transmission at 868 MHz • Outdoor signal reception intervals at 4-second •...
- Page 4 The Outdoor Temperature Sensor • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Weather Station by 868 MHz • Weather-resistant casing • Wall mounting case • Mount in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine SETTING UP: First, insert the batteries into the temperature sensor. (see “Install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor“).
- Page 5 these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the Weather Station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the Weather Station.
- Page 6 set time. The date is also updated with the received time. (Please refer also to notes on “DCF Reception” and “Manual Time Setting”) BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The Weather Station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Remove the cover at the back of the Weather Station.
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Page 7: Battery Change
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The temperature sensor uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). -
Page 8: Function Keys
Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Station: The Weather Station has four easy to use function keys. ICE ALARM key SET key MIN/ + key MAX key SET key (Manual Setting): •... - Page 9 Year, Month, Date, Weekday and °C/°F settings. MIN/ MAX key • To toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and maximum/ minimum indoor temperature data • Press to reset at the maximum or minimum temperature records of the indoor and the outdoor channel (will reset all records to current level) •...
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Page 10: Lcd Screen And Settings
LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS: Transmitter low battery icon Ice alarm icon Outdoor Temperature Outdoor signal reception icon* Weather girl icon (Temperature condition) Receiver low battery icon Indoor humidity %RH Indoor Temperature Time reception icon Time display Display "Calendar" or "Second"... -
Page 11: Section 1 - Outdoor Temperature
*When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the Weather Station, this icon will be switched on. (If 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). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is currently taking place. -
Page 12: Section 3 - Time
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 station receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time in summer or wintertime. -
Page 13: Manual Settings
When the time code is received, the DCF tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed. If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the DCF tower does not appear at all, then please take note of the following: •... -
Page 14: Time Zone Setting
TIME ZONE SETTING: flashing The time zone default of the Weather station is "0 hour". To change to another time zone: Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). Using the + key, set the time zone. The range runs between 12 to -12 hr, in consecutive 1hour intervals. - Page 15 Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) To set the clock: The hour digits start flashing in the time display section. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the minute setting. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to just the minutes. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Calendar Setting”...
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Page 16: Calendar Setting
CALENDAR SETTING Year "Date. Month" weekday The date default of the Weather Station is 1. 1. of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. To do this: Using the + key, set the year required. -
Page 17: C/°F Temperature Unit Setting
The date digit will be flashing. Press the + key to set the date. Confirm with the SET key and set the weekday. Press + key to select the weekday, "MO", TU", "WE" etc. Confirm with SET key and enter the “°C/°F TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING” or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN/MAX key. - Page 18 WEATHER GIRL ICON (Temperature condition icons): One of the 8 different temperature icons (featured by weather girl with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of LCD, which indicates the different temperature conditions due to the current outdoor temperature (temperature value detected by the outdoor sensor): 69.8 to 78.7 °F >78.8°F 59 to 69.7°F...
- Page 19 39.2 to 46.3 °F 46.4 to 49.9°F 32 to 39.1°F < 32°F (8.0 to 9.9°C) (4.0 to 7.9°C) (0 to 3.9°C) < 0°C...
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Page 20: Display Of Indoor Temperature And Humidity Reading
DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY READING: The indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the LCD. Indoor Relative Humidity % Indoor Temperature DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE READING: The first LCD section shows the outdoor temperature. Outdoor Temperature... -
Page 21: Display Of Outdoor Minimum And Maximum Records
DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS: In normal display mode, Press the MIN/MAX button once, the outdoor MIN temperature and the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. Min outdoor temperature Outdoor data icon Minimum icon Time of record... -
Page 22: Display Of Indoor Minimum And Maximum Records
Press the MIN/MAX button once more, the outdoor max temperature and the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. Press the MIN/ MAX button once more to advance to the indoor MIN/ MAX display. DISPLAY OF INDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS: In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX key three times, the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD. - Page 23 Indoor data Maximum icon icon Max indoor temperature Time of record Press the MIN/ MAX button once more to go back to the normal display.
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Page 24: Hysteresis Of Ice Alarm
RESETTING THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX button to advance to the MIN/MAX records display. Press and hold the MIN/MAX key for about 2 seconds, this will reset all the indoor and outdoor MIN and MAX temperature records to the current temperature and time. -
Page 25: 868 Mhz Reception
hysteresis function has been implemented for the alarm. If the current temperature value drops to 4°C (39.2°F), the ice alarm will be activated (if the alarm has been enabled). Since the preset hysteresis is 1°C (1.8°F). If the temperature rises back to 4.6°C (40.3°F) and thereafter again drops to below 4°C (39.2°F), the data will be blinking, but no alarm will be activated. - Page 26 Avoid positioning the Weather Station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency (868MHz) may prevent correct signal transmission and reception. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 868MHz signal frequency can also cause interference.
- Page 27 To wall mount Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm.
- Page 28 POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the transmitter. To wall mount: 1.
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Page 29: Care And Maintenance
Note: Before permanently fixing the sensor wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the sensors or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: •... -
Page 30: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS: Temperature measuring range: Indoor -9.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (14.1°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution, “OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Outdoor -39.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (-39.8°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution, “OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Relative humidity measuring range: Indoor 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (displays “- -”... -
Page 31: Liability Disclaimer
Weather Station Approximately 24 months Temperature Sensor : Approximately 24 months Dimensions (L x W x H) Weather Station 92 x 30.7 x 160 mm Temperature Sensor 38.2 x 21.2 x 128.3 mm LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of •... - Page 32 This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature • and other weather data. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. • The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy.
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