TFA 30.3018.10.IT Instruction Manual

TFA 30.3018.10.IT Instruction Manual

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WIRELESS 868 MHz TEMPERATURE
STATION
Instructions Manual
Cat. No. 30.3018.10.IT
Thank you for choosing this wireless temperature
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.
Please take particular note of the safety advice!
Please look after this manual for future reference.
SCOPE OF SUPPLY:
Temperature station (basic unit)
Outdoor transmitter
Instruction manual
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  • Page 1 WIRELESS 868 MHz TEMPERATURE STATION Instructions Manual Cat. No. 30.3018.10.IT Thank you for choosing this wireless temperature 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...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW TEMPERATURE STATION AT A GLANCE: DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual setting • options Time reception ON/OFF • 12/24 hour display • Hour and minute display • Time zone option ±12hours •...
  • Page 3 The product is not to be used for medical purpose • or for public information, but is intended solely for home use. Caution! Risk of injury: Keep this instrument and the batteries out of reach • of children. Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short- •...
  • Page 4 ELEMENTS THE TEMPERATURE STATION Display Function Keys Hanging Hole Battery Cover Foldable stand...
  • Page 5 THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER Remote transmission of • outdoor temperature to temperature station by 868 MHz signal Wall mounting case • Mounting at a sheltered place. • Avoid direct rain and sunshine HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The temperature transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IECLR3, 1.5V batteries.
  • Page 6 HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE STATION The temperature station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When batteries will need to be replaced, the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Insert finger or other solid object in the...
  • Page 7 SETTING UP: WHEN ONE TRANSMITTER IS USED First, insert the batteries in the transmitter (see “How to install and replace batteries in the temperature transmitter” below). Within 2 minutes of powering up the transmitter, insert the batteries in the Temperature Station (see “How to install and replace batteries in the temperature station”...
  • Page 8 Note: In the event of changing batteries of the units, ensure the batteries do not spring free from the contacts. Always wait at least 1 minute after removing the batteries before reinserting, otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur. OPTIONAL CHANNEL 2 TEMPERATURE PROBE When the temperature probe is connected to the temperature transmitter, the temperature station will...
  • Page 9 seconds before reinserting them. The outdoor temperature data from the first transmitter (channel 1 and 2) should then be displayed on the temperature station. Also, the signal reception icon will be displayed. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step If the temperature probe has been used, the outdoor temperature from channel 2 will then be...
  • Page 10 100 meters (see notes on “Positioning” and “868 MHz Reception”). DCF-77 RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The time base for the radio-controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less 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.
  • Page 11: Function Keys

    Recommended distance to any interfering sources • like computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of 1.5 - 2 meters. Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, • superstructures), the received signal is naturally weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window and/ or point its front or back towards the Frankfurt transmitter.
  • Page 12 Note: the Time/date information is only available for MIN/MAX temperature data, and will be changed to default time after the reset operation Change LCD contrast, time zone, Time Reception • ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, hour, year, month, day, and °C/°F in setting modes Note: in 24hr time display mode, the day is set by using the IN key.
  • Page 13: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN DCF Tower Icon Time (for time reception) Calendar Indoor Indoor confort humidity indicator in RH% Low battery Indoor indicator Temperature (temperature in °C or °F station) Outdoor Outdoor transmitter reception Identification signal* number Low battery Outdoor indicator Temperature (transmitter) in °C or °F * When the signal is successfully received by the...
  • Page 14: Lcd Contrast Setting

    Manual time setting • Calendar setting • Snooze setting • °C/°F setting • Weather forecast sensitivity • LCD CONTRAST SETTING: LCD (flashing) The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default LCD contrast setting is LCD 5). To set the desired contrast level: Press the IN key to select the level of contrast desired.
  • Page 15 Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Reception ON/OFF setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING Flashing In area where reception of the DCF-77 time is not possible, the DCF-77 time reception function can be turned OFF.
  • Page 16: Manual Time Setting

    Press the IN key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key Note: When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be date and month display.
  • Page 17: Calendar Setting

    reception has been unsuccessful, then the DCF tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted the following day. CALENDAR SETTING: Year (flashing) Date Month (flashing) (flashing) The date default of the temperature station is 1. 1. of the year 2006.
  • Page 18 °C/°F SETTING: Flashing The default temperature reading is set to °C (degree Celsius). To select °F (degree Fahrenheit): The “°C” will be flashing, use the IN key to toggle between “°C” and “°F”. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the SET key and enter the “Weather forecast sensitivity setting”...
  • Page 19 THE COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS Comfortable: A happy face icon “☺” indicating a temperature level between 20.0°C and 25.9°C (68°F to 78.6°F) and humidity between 45% and 65%. Uncomfortable: A sad face icon “ ” indicating any value outside the comfortable range. INDOOR TEMPERATURE WITH MIN/MAX RECORDS Maximum...
  • Page 20: Outdoor Temperature

    data recorded to the current time, date, temperature and humidity. The min/max temperatures and humidity recorded are of current time and they remain unaffected by the time zone setting. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE Number showing the transmitter unit Minimum Outdoor display reception Outdoor signal Temperature...
  • Page 21 recorded, press the OUT key continuously for about 3 seconds. This will reset all minimum and maximum data recorded to the current time, date and temperature. The min/max temperatures recorded are of current time and they remain unaffected by the time zone setting. Note: the MIN/MAX data for each transmitter needs to be reset separately.
  • Page 22 distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind when placing the transmitter. 868 MHz RECEPTION: If the outdoor temperature data is not being received within three minutes after setting up (or outdoor display always show “- -. -” in the outdoor section of the temperature station during normal operation), please check the following points: The distance of the temperature station or...
  • Page 23 POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE STATION: The temperature station has been designed to be hang on a wall or free standing. For free standing: Pull out the easel on the back of the unit and place onto a flat surface. To wall mount Choose a sheltered place.
  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    To wall mount: Mark the wall using a pen through the holes in the holder to obtain the exact drilling position. Drill holes in the wall at the points marked. Screw holder onto wall. Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor readings are receivable.
  • Page 25: Waste Disposal

    Remove the batteries if you do not use the product • for a lengthy period. MALFUNCTION Problems Troubleshooting No indication on • Ensure batteries polarity the temperature are correct station • Change batteries No transmitter • Check batteries of external reception transmitter (do not use Display "---"...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    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 27 81 x 32 x 143.5 mm Temperature transmitter 41 x 19 x 128mm TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D - 97877 Wertheim 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.

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