Ascot AUKWS11 Weather Station

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Weather Station AUK-WS-11

Operating instructions Issued: November 2007

Introduction: Congratulations on choosing to buy an Ascot product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers. All products brought to you by Ascot are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty. Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address provided. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. 1 Scope of application ...................................................................1 2 Safety and maintenance .............................................................1

2.1 Safety information ..............................................................1 2.2 Repair .................................................................................1 2.3 Conditions for operating environment ................................1 2.4 Ambient temperature ..........................................................1 2.5 Electro-magnetic compatibility...........................................1 2.6 Battery operation ................................................................1 2.7 Disposal ..............................................................................1

2.7.1 Disposal of batteries ......................................................1 2.7.2 Disposing of the Weather Station ..................................1 2.7.3 Disposing of the packaging ..................................................1

2.8 Maintenance .......................................................................1 2.9 Cleaning and care ...............................................................1 2.10 Storage................................................................................1 2.11 Information concerning these operating instructions ..........1 2.12 Contents..............................................................................2

3 Display and function keys..........................................................2 3.1 Base station.........................................................................2 3.2 External sensor ...................................................................2

4 Putting the device into operation ..............................................2 5 Modes / Function keys................................................................3

5.1 Time, date and time zone....................................................3 5.1.1 Radio clock time............................................................3 5.1.2 Manual Setting ..............................................................3

5.2 Phase of the moon...............................................................3 5.3 Rising and setting times of the sun and moon.....................3 5.4 Alarm..................................................................................4

5.4.1 Setting the alarm............................................................4 5.4.2 Switching the alarm on/off ............................................4 5.4.3 Snooze function.............................................................4 5.4.4 Turning off the alarm.....................................................4

5.5 Temperature and humidity..................................................4 5.5.1 Temperature and humidity display ................................4

5.5.2 Min/Max memory for temperature and humidity .......... 4 5.5.3 Deleting the min/max memory...................................... 4 5.5.4 Selecting °Celsius / °Fahrenheit .................................... 4 5.5.5 Trend display for internal and external temperature and internal and external humidity ...................................................... 5 5.5.6 External sensor .............................................................. 5 5.5.7 Technical data, temperature and humidity..................... 5

5.6 Atmospheric pressure ......................................................... 5 5.6.1 Atmospheric pressure display ....................................... 5 5.6.2 Weather forecast............................................................ 5 5.6.3 Technical data for atmospheric pressure ....................... 5

5.7 Light ................................................................................... 6 6 Assembly .....................................................................................6 7 Change battery display and changing the batteries ................6

7.1 Base station ........................................................................ 6 7.1.1 Change battery display .................................................. 6 7.1.2 Changing the batteries................................................... 6

7.2 External sensor ................................................................... 6 7.2.1 Change battery display .................................................. 6 7.2.2 Changing the batteries................................................... 6

8 Declaration of conformity..........................................................6 9 Troubleshooting .........................................................................6

1 Scope of application This weather station has been designed for use solely as a weather station. Weather stations supply information about room climate, can be used to forecast the local weather and to receive information about the external temperature, external humidity, and can give information about frost (car drivers, agriculturalists, etc.). The weather station can be used in the customer’s domain within the specified tolerances. Do NOT use the weather station for commercial or professional weather forecasts. It is not permitted to use the weather station for purposes other than those described in the operating instructions as this may result in damage and injury. No liability will be accepted for claims arising from improper use. You will find further instructions and explanations in the operating instructions.

2 Safety and maintenance

2.1 Safety information Please read this section carefully and follow all the information given. This will ensure reliable operation and ensure that the weather station will serve you for a long time. Keep the packaging and operating instructions in a safe place so that you can give these to the new owner if you sell the weather station. Never open the base station housing and the external sensor housing. These do not have any parts to be maintained (the exception to this is opening the battery compartments to insert or change the batteries. See point 7 Change battery display and changing the batteries). Do not put any objects on the base station or on the external sensor and do not exert any pressure on the display. This could cause the display to break. To avoid damage do not touch the display with sharp objects.

2.2 Repair In the event of necessary repair or a technical problem, please contact our service centre. You will find the address on the guarantee card.

2.3 Conditions for operating environment The base station is not protected against splashes. Ensure that your base station is not subject to wet conditions or constant high levels of humidity and avoid conditions which are dusty, hot and long periods of direct sunlight. In order to ensure optimum radio registration, place or hang the base station in a stable position, but not on a metallic surface. The external sensor is protected against splashes. To use the device outdoors, please choose a location in which the external sensor is not exposed to rain or direct sunlight. Ignoring this information may result in faults or damage to the weather station or the external sensor.

2.4 Ambient temperature The base station can be operated constantly in an ambient temperature from 0° to 50°C. It should only be exposed to temperatures from -10° to 0°C for short periods. If the base station is not being used, it can be stored at temperatures of between -10° to 50°C. The external sensor can be operated constantly in an ambient temperature from -10° to 50°C. It should only be exposed to temperatures of -25° to -10°C and 50°C to 60°C for short periods of time. If the external sensor is not being used, it can be stored at temperatures of between -10° to 50°C.

2.5 Electro-magnetic compatibility If possible, do not place the base station or the external sensor near to computers, printers, television sets, mobile telephones or radios as devices with strong EMC rays and other radio stations can interrupt or prevent radio reception.

2.6 Battery operation The base station is operated by two 1.5v AA batteries and the external sensor is operated by two 1.5v AAA batteries. Below you will find information about using batteries. Always replace batteries with batteries of the same type. Batteries must not be recharged or reactivated by other means. Do not dismantle batteries, throw them in the fire or shortcircuit them. Always keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. Therefore keep batteries and the weather station out of the reach of infants. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Batteries cannot withstand heat. Avoid allowing the base station or the external sensor and therefore the batteries from becoming too hot. Ignoring this information may result in damage and in some circumstances may cause the batteries to explode. Temperatures of below 0°C can have a negative effect on the life of batteries. You will find information on changing batteries under point 7, Change battery display and changing batteries. Tip: Please position the external sensor in such a way that it is not exposed to extremes of heat or cold. In extremely cold conditions, the batteries and therefore the transmission signal will be adversely affected.

2.7 Disposal

2.7.1 Disposal of batteries Batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Batteries can be disposed of correctly by shops selling batteries and at municipal recycling points where there are appropriate containers.

2.7.2 Disposing of the Weather Station When you wish to dispose of your Weather Station, please refer to current conditions. Your local authority will give you their current information. Importer: 11/2007 KRIPPL-WATCHES Warenhandels GmbH Maria-Theresia-Straße 41 A-4600 Wels

2.7.3 Disposing of the packaging Dispose of the Weather Station packaging according to current conditions. Your local authority will give you their current information.

2.8 Maintenance Note: There are no parts inside the Weather Station housing which need maintenance or cleaning.

2.9 Cleaning and care Clean the base station and the external sensor using a soft, damp, lint-free cloth only. Do not use solvents, abrasive or gaseous cleaning agents. Take care that drops of water do not remain on the display. Water can cause long-term discoloration. Do not expose the base station display or the external sensor display to glaring sunlight or ultra-violet rays.

2.10 Storage Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the Weather Station for a while. To store the Weather Station, please note the information in point 2.3, Operating environment conditions and point 2.4, Ambient temperature. The base station and the external sensor should be stored safely. Avoid high temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight) and permanently damp environments.

2.11 Information concerning these operating instructions

We have structured these operating instructions for the Weather Station so that you can find the relevant information by topic using the table of contents. As additional help for your Weather Station, use the FAQs (frequently asked questions) which can be called up on our product service page on the Internet. http://www.produktservice.info EAN Code: 25041101 You can also contact us at the following address if you have any other questions: Service address: Freepost RLTU-ZYZE-SKLG KRIPPL-WATCHES 212 Piccadilly London W1J9HG

E-mail address: [email protected]


After Sales Support Now you have purchased an Ascot product you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support.

What your three year warranty means: Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first 3 years after date of purchase, we will remedy the problem as fast as possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product, please contact us via our helpline support services, details of which are to be found in this manual. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

2.12 Contents 1 base station 1 external sensor 1 x 1.5v AA batteries for the base station 2 x 1.5v AAA batteries for the external sensor 1 set of operating instructions Tip: Not included in the pack are further external sensors or sensor extension cable for the external sensors.

3 Display and function keys

3.1 Base station Front view of the base station

- Time, date, alarm Radio clock time / quartz clock Displays day, month and day of the week Time in 12 or 24-hour clock format Time zone setting +/- 12 hours 2 alarm settings with snooze function Transmitter call function for the radio clock time

Radio tower symbol - External temperature and air humidity display External temperature for up to 3 external sensors: - current reading - min/max memory - display in °C / °F - trend display: External air humidity for up to 3 external sensors: - current reading - min/max memory - trend display Display of selected external sensor or automatic switching between sensors Low battery indicator for external sensors - Internal temperature and air humidity display Internal temperature: - current reading

- min/max memory - display in °C / °F - trend display

Interior air humidity: - current reading - min/max memory - trend display

Low battery indicator for base station - Weather forecast Weather forecast with 5 symbols Weather tendency - Air pressure Air pressure display: - Display in hPa - min/max memory - Air pressure diagram Display of the development of air pressure over the past 12 hours in 5 stages - Moon phase, time of sunrise and sunset, time of moonrise and moonset Phase of the moon Time of sunrise and sunset Time of moonrise and moonset Select region and city

- Light View of base station from above

Rear view of base station

3.2 External sensor Front view of external sensor

Rear view of external sensor

4 Putting the device into operation We recommend that you read the operating instructions carefully before using the Weather Station for the first time. In particular, before using the device for the first time, please read point 3.1, Base station and point 3.2, External sensor to become familiar with the Weather Station’s function keys. Put the device into operation on a table where you can lay the base station and the external sensor next to each other or stand them upright

1. Remove the battery compartment cover located at the rear of the base station.

2. Also remove the battery compartment cover located at the rear of the external sensor. First push the retractable stand in the direction of the arrow so that you can remove the battery compartment cover. Please unscrew the battery compartment cover using a small screwdriver.

Tip: Please note that the batteries must be inserted in the base station first and then in the external sensor otherwise the base station may fail to receive the external sensor’s signal. 3. First insert the 2 x 1.5V AA batteries in the base station’s

battery compartment (note +/- polarity). Tip: Please ensure that the batteries are new and are the correct size. When you have inserted the batteries correctly, this will be confirmed by an audible tone. Now you can close the battery compartment again with the compartment cover. 4. Then insert the 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries in the external sensor’s

battery compartment (note +/- polarity). Leave the battery compartment open so that you can set more settings.

Tip: Please ensure that the batteries are new and are the correct size.

1

4

5 3

2

6

7

1

2

3

4

5

6

7 Connector for sensor extension cable (not included)

Display for external temperature in °C/°F and humidity

TX key

C/F key

Retractable stand

Channel

Hanging kit for wall assembly

Battery

Battery compartment

Screws for battery compartment cover

Battery compartment

Battery-change indicator

Stand

Transmitting signal indicator

Channelindicator

LIGHT/SNOOZE key

SET/ZONE keyCHANNEL key

ALARM key MIN/MAX key CLEAR/SET/BARO key

‚+ ’ key ‚- ’ key B▲ key B▼ key


5. Shortly after inserting the batteries, the base station will begin to search for the DCF77 signal for the radio clock, indicated by the flashing radio tower symbol.

Radio tower symbol

The base station will receive the radio clock signal within 4 minutes and this will be displayed by a constant radio tower symbol. If this is not the case (the radio tower symbol will not be visible), then press the ‘– ‘ key until you hear a signal tone. The radio tower will appear and it will try for another 4 minutes to receive a radio clock signal. If it is not possible to receive a signal at the location of use, you can set the time manually (see point 5.1.2, Manual setting) or alter the location of the base station (see point 9, Troubleshooting). Tip: The search process will be interrupted if you press the ‘+ ‘, or ‘–

‘ or the LIGHT/SNOOZE key. 6. After inserting the batteries, the external sensor will begin to

transmit the measured temperature and air humidity, seen by the flashing of the red indicator on the front of the external sensor. The displays for the external temperature and the external air humidity will then show on the base station once the search for the radio clock signal has finished.

If the transmission of the initial signal does not work, or if you would like to speed up the process, press the TX key in the battery compartment on the rear of the external sensor and the transmission of the signal will then be activated manually.

The external sensor is set in the factory so that the transmission of the signal takes place on channel 1. Wait a moment until the temperature is shown on channel no. 1 on the main device. The sensor is now registered on channel 1. In order to ensure the transmission of the signal, the base station and the external sensor should be a maximum of 40 metres apart. The range can be limited by stonework, reinforced concrete, metal-framed windows and fog. Overlapping radio waves can also affect reception. The external sensor measures the temperature and humidity at intervals of 30 seconds. If the data between the two measurements deviate only slightly from one another then there will be no transfer to the base station. In order to register a second or third external sensor (not included in delivery), please read point 5.5.6c, Registering a second or third external sensor Now you can screw the external sensor’s battery compartment cover back on. As soon as the radio clock time is shown, we recommend you set it in following way.

7. Frankfurt am Main, Germany is set by the factory as the basis

of calculation for the rising and setting of both the sun and the moon. In order to receive the correct display for the rising and setting of the sun and moon for your location, it is necessary to take the setting for your country or the adjacent town to your location as given in point 5.3, Rising and setting of the sun and moon.

8. After inserting the batteries, the base station will begin by displaying humidity of 1013 hPa (factory setting). In order to

receive a useful weather forecast it is necessary to configure the settings specified as in point 5.6.1a, Setting the atmospheric pressure values. This completes the process of putting the Weather Station into operation. You can now place or hang the external sensor where you want it to be (see point 6, Assembly).

5 Modes / Function keys

5.1 Time, date and time zone

5.1.1 Radio clock time

The time basis for the radio-controlled time display is one of the cesium atom clocks operated by the Physikalischen-Technischen Bundesanstalt in Brunswick, Germany. This time is coded (DCF77) and is transmitted by a long-wave transmitter in Mainflingen near Frankfurt over a transmission range of some 1,500 km. If your Weather Station is within this transmission area, it receives this signal, converts it and always displays the precise time and date irrespective of summer or wintertime. Several times a day the radio clock time is automatically synchronised by the base station in order to correct any possible deviations. If it is not possible to receive a radio signal at the location of use, the time can also be set manually (see point 5.1.2, Manual setting).

5.1.2 Manual Setting If it is not possible to receive a radio signal at the location of use, you can also set the time and date manually.

1. To set the time manually, press and hold the SET/ZONE key for approx. 3 seconds until the year begins to flash. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the year. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The month will now begin to flash.

2. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the month. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The day will now begin to flash.

3. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the day. The day of the week will be automatically calculated and displayed. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The hours will now begin to flash.

4. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the hours. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The minutes will now begin to flash.

5. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the minutes. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The 12/24-hour format will now begin to flash.

6. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the 12/24-hour format. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The time zone will now begin to flash.

The earth is divided into 24 time zones. A time zone is a section of the earth’s surface where a common time applies. Usually it runs along the longitude from the poles. On passing into another zone, time changes by an hour. In an easterly direction this moves forward by an hour and in a westerly direction it moves backward by an hour. If, for example, you would like to set the time for a country which is 6 time zones west of your country, you must input minus 6 hours.

7. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the required time zone. Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The country will now begin to flash.

In order to display the time in the set time zone, press the SET/ZONE key after the settings 1-9, ‘ZONE” will appear next to the time. Press the SET/ZONE key again to return to the normal time display. 8. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the required country

(see also point 5.3 Rising and setting times of the sun and moon). Confirm with the SET/ZONE key. The name of the city will now begin to flash.

9. Press the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key to set the required city (see also point 5.3 Rising and setting times of the sun and moon). Confirm this last setting again with the SET/ZONE key. Now the rising and setting times of the sun and moon will be automatically calculated (even if the settings for country and city have not been changed). The relevant times will appear after approximately 17 seconds.

Tip: It may occur that while entering the country and city settings, the radio clock signal is lost. You will know this has happened as the radio tower symbol will no longer be indicated. In this case, please press and hold the ‘– ‘ key to receive the radio clock signal again. Tip: Please note that in the summer time phase, it is not absolutely necessary to receive a daily radio clock signal. If this is not the case, then it is possible that there is a deviation of an hour for the rising and setting times of the sun and moon (the difference between summer and wintertime). (For help, see point 9, Troubleshooting ‘The radio clock is not receiving a radio clock signal”). The settings are now completed.

5.2 Phase of the moon The phase of the moon depends on the current date. It is automatically calculated and the following symbols are displayed:

Full moon waning moon new moon

New moon waxing moon Full moon

5.3 Rising and setting times of the sun and moon Tip: Please note that this function depends on the date, i.e. it will function once the base station has received the radio clock signal and also the current time and date.

Frankfurt am Main is displayed as the initial city for the rising and setting times of the sun and moon mode (factory setting).

1. To set the times for the rising and setting of the sun and moon at your location, press and hold the SET/ZONE key until the year begins to flash.

2. Press the SET/ZONE key (7 times) until the country display begins to flash (see also point 5.1.2, Manual setting).

Flashing display for the country name

3. Now, by pressing the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key, select the country. Please use the abbreviation for your country from the country and city lists on the following page. Confirm your choice with the SET/ZONE key. Now the name of the town will flash.

Flashing display for the city name

4. Using the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key, you can now select the towns which are listed in alphabetical order by abbreviation. Please use the abbreviations from the country and city list on the following page for the city which is closest to your location and which is stored in the base station. Confirm your choice by pressing the SET/ZONE key.

5. Now the times for the rising and setting of the sun and the moon will be calculated. The relevant times will appear after approximately 17 seconds.

View during calculation

Calculated times for rising and setting of the sun and moon

Tip: It may occur that while entering the country and city settings, the radio clock signal is lost. You will know this has happened as the radio tower symbol will no longer be indicated. In this case, please press and hold the ‘– ‘ key to receive the radio clock signal again.

Flashing display for the country name

Flashing display for the city name

Symbol for time zone

Weekday

Day

Time in hours, minutes and seconds

Month

Radio tower symbol: - Constant: radio clock time received - Flashing: seeking radio clock time- Not visible: Radio clock signal lost and/or time set manually


Tip: Please note that in the summer time phase, it is not absolutely necessary to receive a daily radio clock signal. If this is not the case, then it is possible that there is a deviation of an hour for the rising and setting times of the sun and moon (the difference between summer and wintertime). (For help, see point 9, Troubleshooting ‘The radio clock is not receiving a radio clock signal”). List of countries and cities:

A AUSTRIA BRE Bregenz SLZ Salzburg GRZ Graz VIL Villach INN Innsbruck WEL Wels LNZ Linz WIE Vienna

B BELGIUM ANT Antwerp LIB Libramont BRG Brügge LIE Liège BRU Brussels CH SWITZERLAND BAS Basel LUG Lugano BER Bern SIO Sion CHU Chur SGL St. Gallen GEN Geneva VDZ Vaduz LUC Lucerne ZUR Zürich CZ CZECH REPUBLIC

BRN Brno PRG Prague D GERMANY

BER Berlin KOE Cologne BRE Bremen LEI Leipzig DOR Dortmund MAG Magdeburg DRE Dresden MUN Munich DUS Düsseldorf NUR Nuremberg ERF Erfurt OSN Osnabrück FRA Frankfurt PAS Passau FRE Freiburg REG Regensburg HAM Hamburg ROS Rostock HAN Hanover SAA Saarbrücken HOF Hof STU Stuttgart KAI Kaiserslautern ULM Ulm KAS Kassel WUR Würzburg KIE Kiel DK DENMARK

ALB Alborg ODE Odense KOB Copenhagen

E SPAIN ALI Alicante LEO Leon AND Andorra MAD Madrid BAD Badajoz MAL Malaga BAR Barcelona PAL Palma de Mallorca BIL Bilbao SAL Salamanca COR Cordoba SEV Sevilla IBZ Eivissa Ibizza VAL Valencia

LCO La Coruna ZAR Zaragoza LPA Las Palmas

F FRANCE AJA Ajaccio MET Metz BIA Biarritz NAN Nantes BOR Bordeaux NIC Nice BRE Brest ORL Orléans CHE Cherbourg PAR Paris CMF Clermont-Ferrand PER Perpignan DIJ Dijon ROU Rouen LIL Lille STR Strasbourg LYO Lyon TOU Toulouse MAR Marseille FIN FINLAND HEL Helsinki GB GREAT BRITAIN

ABD Aberdeen LON London BEL Belfast MAN Manchester BIR Birmingham NEC Newcastle upon Tyne CAR Cardiff PLY Plymouth GLW Glasgow

H HUNGARY BUD Budapest

I ITALY ANC Ancona NAP Napels BAR Bari PAL Palermo BOZ Bozen PAR Parma CAG Cagliari PER Perugia FIR Florence ROM Rome FOG Foggia SRE San Remo GEN Genoa TOR Turin LEC Lecce TRI Triest MES Messina VEN Venice MIL Milan VER Verona IRL IRELAND L LUXEMBURG DUB Dublin LUX Luxemburg

N NORWAY BGN Bergen LIL Lillehammer OSL Oslo NL NETHERLANDS

AMS Amsterdam EIN Eindhoven ARN Arnheim GRO Groningen DHA The Hague ROT Rotterdam

P PORTUGAL FAR Faro POR Porto LIS Lisbon PL POLAND

GDA Gdansk POZ Poznan KRA Cracow WAR Warsaw RUS RUSSIA PET St. Petersburg

S SWEDEN GOT Gothenburg STO Stockholm

KAR Karlstad SK SLOVAKIA

BRV Bratislava KOS Kosice SLO SLOVENIA YU YUGOSLAVIA LUB Ljubliana BEO Belgrade

HR CROATIA BIH BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

SPL Split SAR Sarajevo ZAG Zagreb

5.4 Alarm The base station has two configurable alarm settings. Press the ALARM key once to read off the first alarm setting (A1 appears next to the alarm time) and again to read of the second alarm setting (A2 appears next to the alarm time). Press the ALARM key once again to return to the time display.

View of alarm time 1 View of alarm time 2

5.4.1 Setting the alarm To set the alarm time, press the ALARM key to select the first or the second alarm setting (A1 or A2 appears next to the time). When you have reached the required alarm setting (1 or 2), hold the ALARM key down. The hours on the alarm setting will begin to flash. Set the hour with the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key. To confirm, press the ALARM key. Now the minutes on the alarm setting will begin to flash. Set the minutes with the ‘+ ‘ or the ‘– ‘ key. To confirm, press the ALARM key; the alarm time is now set.

5.4.2 Switching the alarm on/off To switch the alarm on or off, press the ‘+ ‘ key until the required alarm time is switched on:

- press once: bell symbol 1 appears: the first alarm time only is switched on.

- press again: bell symbol 2 appears: the second alarm time only is switched on.

- press again: bell symbols 1 and 2 appear: both alarm times are switched on.

- press again: both bell symbols disappear: both alarm times are switched off.

5.4.3 Snooze function When the alarm rings, you can activate a 5-minute snooze period by pressing the LIGHT/SNOOZE key. You may repeat this process as often as you wish.

5.4.4 Turning off the alarm By pressing the ALARM key or the CLEAR/SET BARO, ‘+ ‘ or ‘–

‘ keys, you can turn off the alarm tone. The alarm will remain activated, i.e. it will ring again the next day at the same time. To switch off the alarm, proceed as described in point 5.4.2, Switching the alarm on/off.

5.5 Temperature and humidity

5.5.1 Temperature and humidity display After inserting the batteries, the interior temperature and interior humidity will be displayed. The external temperature and external humidity will be displayed once the first signal has been received by the external sensor.

5.5.2 Min/Max memory for temperature and humidity

To read off the maximum and minimum values for temperature and humidity, press the MIN/MAX key - once to take the maximum reading - and again to take the minimum reading, and - again to return to the normal display.

5.5.3 Deleting the min/max memory To delete the stored maximum and minimum values, press the MIN/MAX key once. The MAX value will be displayed. Delete this while quickly pressing the EINST./BARO key straightaway. Now press the MIN/MAX key twice. The MIN value will be displayed. Delete this while quickly pressing the EINST./BARO key without delay.

5.5.4 Selecting °Celsius / °Fahrenheit Press and hold down the MIN/MAX key to select between °C and °F for the display of internal and external temperature.

Channel display

Minus- sign

Internal temperature

°C / °F

Trend display for external temperatureExternal

temperature External humidity

Trend display internal humidity

Trend display external humidity

Trend display Internal temperature

Internal humidity


5.5.5 Trend display for internal and external temperature and internal and external humidity

At the top right of both the internal and external temperature and the internal and external humidity fields the direction of change is shown by an arrow. If the change is greater than 1 degree or 1% within an hour, this is shown by an arrow pointing upwards or downwards. If there has been no change, this is shown by a horizontal arrow.

5.5.6 External sensor A cable connection is not needed to transmit the signal from the external sensor to the base station. The external sensor transmits on a frequency of 433 MHz. The transmission range from the external sensor to the base station can be up to 40m in optimum conditions in the open. Transmission between the external sensor and the base station can be impaired by objects such as stonework, reinforced concrete, metal windows and fog or by placing the external sensor and base station on the floor, etc.

5.5.6.a External sensor display After inserting the batteries in the external sensor (see point 4, Putting the device into operation), the external temperature and external humidity is shown on the external sensor’s display.

5.5.6.b Selecting °Celsius / °Fahrenheit To re-set the temperature display on the external sensor, press the C/F key on the back of the external sensor. (Please remove the battery compartment cover first as described in point 7.2.2 Changing the battery). Each time the key is pressed the display will change to °C or °F.

5.5.6.c Registering a second or third external sensor

Additional external sensors are not included. Please contact our service

address or our webshop (http://www.produktservice.info/shop/) if you would like to buy additional external sensors. Carry out the registration of the additional external sensors on a table where you can lay the base station and the external sensor(s) next to each other or stand them up. First set the channel selector on the back of the external sensor (remove battery compartment cover) to the required channel on which the external temperature and external humidity of this external sensor should be displayed on the base station (the first external sensor will normally be displayed on channel 1, therefore select channel 2 or 3 for additional sensors).

Then insert the batteries in the external sensor as described in point 7.2.2, Changing the battery. The selected channel number will be shown at the upper left of the external sensor’s display. The signal will transmit shown by the flashing of the red indicator on the front of the external

sensor. If the selected channel number does not appear at the top left of the external sensor’s display, you can press the TX key to speed up the transmission of the signal. If registration is not possible, please refer to point 9, Troubleshooting.

5.5.6.d Changing the channel display on the base station manually and automatically

When you have registered 2 or 3 external sensors, press the CHANNEL key to change from one channel to the next. If a rounded arrow is shown on the display the channels will be displayed automatically one after the other.

Changing the channel display automatically

Tip: If for structural or other reasons it is not possible to attach the external sensor to the windowsill or the house wall, you can use a sensor extension cable which will be connected to the external sensor’s connector. Place the external sensor on the windowsill in the living room for example and feed the sensor extension cable a few centimetres outside under the window. The temperature can be measured using the sensor extension cable. This sensor extension cable is however not included in this delivery. Please contact our service address or our

webshop (http://www.produktservice.info/shop/) if you would like to buy a sensor extension cable.

5.5.7 Technical data, temperature and humidity Base station temperature Range of measurement: 0 to +50°C (+32 to +122°F) Interval of measurement: every 10 seconds Resolution: 0.1° Accuracy: +/- 1°C and +/- 1.8°F External sensor temperature Range of measurement: -25 to +60°C (-13 to +140 °F) Interval of measurement: every 30 seconds Resolution: 0.1° Accuracy: +/- 1°C and +/- 1.8°F Base station and external sensor humidity Range of measurement: 20 to 99% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: +/- 10 % External sensor’s transmission distance to base station: max. 40 metres in the open External sensor’s transmission frequency to base station: 433 MHz

5.6 Atmospheric pressure

5.6.1 Atmospheric pressure display

Atmospheric pressure display

After inserting the batteries, the base station will begin by displaying atmospheric pressure of 1013 hPa (factory setting). The atmospheric pressure will be measured hourly starting from the point that the batteries are inserted in the base station or from when the atmospheric pressure value is set manually. Tip: To obtain a useful weather forecast you must input the current atmospheric pressure value for your region (see next point 5.6.1a, Inputting the atmospheric pressure value. You can obtain the current atmospheric pressure value from the weather pages on video text or the weather sites on the Internet, eg.: www.meteo24.de or www.wetter.com.

5.6.1.a Setting the atmospheric pressure value Press and hold the CLEAR/SET BARO key until the atmospheric pressure display begins to flash. You can alter the atmospheric pressure from 850 to 1050 hPa using the B▲ or B▼ key. Press the CLEAR/SET BARO key quickly to confirm your setting. The base station will now show the current atmospheric pressure in hPa.

5.6.1.b Atmospheric pressure diagram

- Atmospheric pressure diagram

The atmospheric pressure graphic shows the development of the atmospheric pressure over the past 12 hours in 5 stages, i.e. the respective settings for 0 hours ago, 1 hour ago, 3 hours ago, 6 hours ago and 12 hours ago. The column value is given for each of the 5 stages as a diagram which reflects the trend over the stored period of time. A scale on the right-hand side compares the results. The ‘0” in the middle of the scale indicates the current atmospheric pressure, each change is shown in hPa (+/- 2, 4, 6 and 8 hPa), how high or low the pressure was earlier in comparison to the current pressure, which is shown in the right-hand column. One bar equals 2 hPa. Tip: Please note that the atmospheric pressure diagram is always re-configured from left to right (flashes)!

5.6.1.c Atmospheric pressure min./max memory To read off the maximum and minimum values of atmospheric pressure, press the MIN/MAX key once to read off the maximum value and once again to read off the minimum value and once again to return to the normal display. The minimum and maximum atmospheric pressure value cannot be deleted as it is a recording of the minimum and maximum values over the past 12 hours.

5.6.2 Weather forecast The weather forecast is an approximate statement which is calculated for the next 12-24 hours over a radius of approximately 30-50 km. The weather forecast is based on the fluctuations of the atmospheric pressure and agrees with the actual weather with a probability of approximately 70-75%. As it is not possible to predict the weather with 100% accuracy, we do not accept any liability for damage which may occur as a result of an incorrect weather forecast. The weather is forecast using the following symbols:

Sunny Light cloud Cloudy

Rain Snow

If the measured temperature on an external sensor is between +1°C and -1°C, the snowflake symbol and an exclamation mark will flash to warn of frost. A snowflake symbol and an exclamation mark are displayed constantly if the measured temperature on an external sensor falls below -1°C.

Bad weather / storm warning If the weather forecasting symbols flash, this is an indication of pending bad weather or a storm front, together with falling atmospheric pressure. It is a pre-requisite that the relative atmospheric pressure is set correctly for your region. If the atmospheric pressure rises again, the weather forecast remains constant. At the top left of the display, the weather tendency is shown and is updated every hour. If the atmospheric pressure changes by more than 1 hPa within an hour, this will be indicated by an arrow which points upwards or downwards. If there has been no change, this is shown by a horizontal arrow. horizontal arrow = constant atmospheric pressure arrow pointing upwards = rising atmospheric pressure arrow pointing downwards = falling atmospheric pressure

Tip: After setting the basics, it takes approximately 12 to 24 hours before you receive a useful weather forecast.

5.6.3 Technical data for atmospheric pressure Range of measurement: 950 to 1,050 hPa Interval of measurement: every hour Resolution: 1 hPa

Channel 1, 2 ,3

Bars = 2

Columns

Atmospheric pressure in hPa

Hours Scale in hPa

Current atmospheric pressure (=Basis for the diagram)


Accuracy: +/-5 hPa

5.7 Light By pressing the LIGHT/SNOOZE key the display will be lit for approximately 5 seconds so that you can read the display on your base station in the dark. It is not possible to have a continuous light on the display. Please note, however, that more power is required to light the display which can result in shorter battery life.

6 Assembly The base station can either be fixed to a wall by means of a wall fixing kit on the back or be positioned on its stand. The external sensor all has a wall fixing kit on the back and a retractable stand.

7 Change battery display and changing the batteries

7.1 Base station

7.1.1 Change battery display

Weak batteries in the base station are indicated by the change battery display. A battery symbol appears on the display on the right next to the internal humidity display. This will only appear however when the batteries are low.

Change battery display on the base station

7.1.2 Changing the batteries Open the battery compartment on the back of the housing. Insert batteries (two x 1.5v AA batteries) correctly (note +/- polarity) and close the battery compartment with the cover again. In the event that after changing the batteries the external temperature and external humidity are not displayed on the base station, you should remove the batteries from the external sensor as well and re-insert them. In addition, you can press the TX key on the back of the external sensor to transmit the transmission signal manually. We recommend that you do not use rechargeable batteries but use normal batteries in the Weather Station. Tip: When the batteries are changed, the stored data will be lost. You must re-set the city and country data for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset and the atmospheric pressure.

7.2 External sensor

7.2.1 Change battery display

Weak batteries in the external sensor are indicated by the change battery display. A battery symbol appears on the display on the base station on the right next to the external humidity display. It will only appear

however when the batteries are low. The change battery display on the base station for the external sensor will be shown only for the currently selected channel (= external sensor).

Change battery display on the base station for the external sensor

In addition, if a battery is low this can be seen on the change battery display on the external sensor.

Change battery display – external sensor

7.2.2 Changing the batteries Open the battery compartment on the back of the external sensor with a small screwdriver. First push the retractable stand in the direction of the arrow so that you can remove the battery compartment cover. Insert batteries (two x 1.5v AAA batteries) correctly (note +/- polarity) and close the battery compartment with the cover again. Note: When changing the batteries take care not to get the battery compartment cover seal jammed and not to lose it.

8 Declaration of conformity R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Summary of the declaration of conformity: Krippl-Watches hereby declares that the Weather Station (item no. AUK-WS-11) conforms with the basic requirements and other relevant conditions of the Guideline 1999/5/EC.

9 Troubleshooting Before you make a complaint about the device, first please check the batteries and if necessary replace with new ones. If the external temperature / humidity is not displayed on the base station If the external sensor no longer registers, this may be for one of the following reasons:

- The batteries on the external sensor and/or the base station are too weak. Replace the old batteries. Never use old and new batteries together and proceed with the re-registration of the sensor as described in point 4, Putting the device into operation.

- The external sensor reception is interrupted by obstructions, as removal of obstructions is often not possible (e.g. thermopane glazing, walls with steel reinforcements or certain concrete compositions, steel bearers). Please reduce the distance between the external sensor and the base station or use a sensor extension cable (not included in the delivery).

- If by mistake the first external sensor registers on the second channel or the second external sensor registers on the third channel, remove the batteries, check the relevant setting of the

channel selector on the back of the external sensor (channel 1,2 or 3) and insert the batteries again.

- Two different external sensors alternately display the temperature on one channel: Remove the batteries from both external sensors, check the relevant setting of the channel selector on the back of the sensor (channel 1,2 or 3) and insert the batteries again. Every time the external sensors are put into operation again, the internal transmission signal is changed (recoded)

- When external temperatures are below 0°C, the battery performance can diminish and radio transmission can weaken. In this event, reduce the distance between the external sensor and the base station.

- If the display on the base station is not showing the external temperature and the external humidity, but only ‘- - -.-’, this could be caused by the batteries in the base station being too weak and therefore unable to receive the signals from the external sensor. Exchange the batteries for new ones. Interruptions to reception can also be caused by other household equipment, TV and radio remote controls, jamming transmitters or other external transmitters. Also in this case only ‘- - - - or HHH or LLL” can be seen on the display. In this event, hold the CHANNEL key down for approximately 5 seconds until you hear a signal tone. Wait a short time. After the external sensor’s next transmission signal the current external temperature and external humidity should be displayed again.

Weak batteries in the base station Replace the batteries as soon as the change battery symbol is displayed. Wait for approximately 30 minutes before inserting the new batteries. Do not touch the battery contacts when inserting the batteries. This reduces the corrosion stability of the contacts and extends the life of the batteries. When inserting the new batteries always observe the polarity is correct. After changing the batteries proceed as described in point 4, Putting the device into operation. Weak batteries in the external sensor Replace the batteries as soon as the change battery symbol is displayed (appears on the external sensor and the base station). When inserting the new batteries always observe the polarity is correct. Afterwards the external sensor must be re-registered. Proceed as described in point 4, Putting the device into operation. Temperature tolerance The base station and the external sensor have sensors which work independently of one another. External sensor temperature tolerance: +/- 1°C Base station temperature tolerance: +/- 1°C It is therefore possible that 2 external sensors positioned next to each other (and/or base station and external sensor) show a temperature difference of 2°C.) In the case of marked temperature fluctuations, the difference can be slightly higher as the external sensor does not transmit permanently. Incorrect temperature display The temperature display will be affected by direct sunlight. Please position the external sensor so that it is exposed to actual weather fluctuations, i.e. not indoors for example or in a summerhouse in the garden.

Humidity tolerance The base station and the external sensor have sensors which work independently of one another. External sensor humidity tolerance: +/- 10% Base station humidity tolerance: +/- 10% (each related to medium humidity) It is therefore possible that 2 external sensors positioned next to each other (and/or base station and external sensor) show a humidity difference of 20%.) In the case of marked humidity fluctuations, the difference can be slightly higher as the external sensor does not transmit permanently. Humidity display permanently 20% If the humidity display permanently shows 20%, then the humidity is below the measurable range or is 20%. Air surges can remedy this. Frequent air surges can cause higher humidity. Above all, in winter humidity in living rooms is very low. The radio clock is not receiving a radio signal In the event that the radio clock is not receiving a signal, please try again in a different location. The reception of the radio clock signal can be obstructed by structural or natural obstructions (e.g. mountains) or it can be impossible to receive a signal. The device has a quartz clock for this event, which can then be used instead (see point 5.1.2, Manual settings) Electro-magnetic or atmospheric interruptions can also obstruct the radio clock signal. These interruptions can be remedied usually just by moving to a different location. Electro-magnetic interference If possible, do not place the base station or the external sensor near to computers, printers, television sets, mobile telephones or radios as devices with strong EMC rays and other radio stations can interrupt or prevent radio reception. Times for sunrise, sunset and moonrise and moonset are not correct Please note that in the summer time phase, it is not absolutely necessary to receive a daily radio clock signal. If this is not the case, then it is possible that there is a deviation of an hour for the rising and setting times of the sun and moon (the difference between summer and wintertime). (For help, see point 9, Troubleshooting ‘The radio clock is not receiving a radio clock signal”).

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