WS1233U Instruction Manual

FEATURES

Feature of WS1233U

01. RCC. (WWVB)

02. Clock display

03. 12/24 Hour clock display mode

04. 2 Alarm clock

05. Month, Date and Weekday display in 5 language, included

(English, Dutch, Italian, Spanish & French)

06. Moon phase display

07. Temperature indoor/outdoor

08. Humidity indoor/outdoor.

09. Temperature, Humidity Trends

10. Low battery display

11. Temperature & Humidity Max/Min record.

12. Temperature Display in C or F unit.

13. Animated weather forecast

14. 12-hour pressure history bar graph.

15. High/Low temperature alarm.

16. 3 remote channels.

17. LED Back light.

LAYOUT

Unit layout

1.Mode: scrolls through Clock 1 & 2, Alarm 1 & 2, and Temperature Alarm (high & low) mode.

2. Hour/+: shows maximum/minimum temperature; adjusts clock, alarm, date & year and temperature alarm values.

3. Min/-: Adjusts clock, alarm, date & year and temperature alarm values. Switch Weekday,

date/month and year display

4. Chn: scrolls through remote channels Outside 1, Outside 2 and outside 3); scrolls through local and remote channels (Outside 1, Outside 2 and Outside 3) in (Max & Min) temperature alarm mode; activates the learning procedure.

5. Snooze: Select Week/day language, toggles between 12 and 24 hour format, Alarm 1

& 2 On and Off; disables (resets) high & low temperature alarms; Alarm snooze. Select

C/F temperature display

6. Main LCD display with Green backlight.

7. House: enter House code.

8. Chn: Channel setting mode.

9. Battery compartment.

Display layout

1. Weather forecast symbol.

2. Moon phase display.

3. Weekday, date, month display.

4. Time display.

5. Alarm 1/2 icon.

6. RCC icon and zone map for USA.

7. Clock 1/2.

8. Outdoor temperature and trend.

9. Outdoor humidity and trend.

10. Remote channel 1,2,3 and 4.

11. Indoor temperature and trend.

12. Indoor humidity and trend.

POWER SUPPLY

Weather Station works with 2 AA batteries for the main unit and 2 AAA for the remote sensor (all not included).

Battery installation

1.

Main Unit: Use your finger to lift the battery door located at the back of the main unit. Insert

2 AA batteries according to the polarity. Close back the battery compartment.

2.

Remote Sensor: Use a screwdriver to open the battery door located at the back of the remote sensor unit. Insert 2 AA batteries according to the polarity. Close back the battery compartment and tighten the screw.

LOW BATTERY INDICATION: If the batteries of the remote sensor are low, the following indicator . will be displayed on the main unit. The indicator will also be displayed on the bottom left corner of the remote sensor’s screen. When the main unit’s LCD display becomes dim, it indicates that the batteries are low and need to be changed.

Note: if the sensor is exposed to very low temperatures for an extended period of time, the batteries may lose power which may cause the transmission range to be limited. High temperatures also reduce the battery performance.

GETTING STARTED

Setting the Main unit

1.

Remove battery cover and insert 2xAA size batteries, ensure correct polarity + / - as shown in the compartment, replace the cover.

SETUP

Automatic Learn Function:

Learn function executes automatically and runs for approximately 3 minutes when the batteries are first installed in the receiver. Within these 3 minutes, the receiver picks up the temperature & humidity signals from the remote sensor and displays the readings.

Manual-Learning (Searching for Remote Signals)

If a new remote sensor is added or if the signal is lost (outdoor display blinking), the learning function must be executed again.

1.

Press and hold CHN for 3 seconds to start.

2.

A beep sound indicates that the learning function has started.

3.

The 'Channel' symbol will flash and unit will beep as each remote sensor is detected.

4.

Temperature & humidity readings of remote sensor are displayed on the receiver.

Fixing your sensor & receiver

The remote sensor has a wall mount holder. To fix it on a wall, fix the holder on a hook or nail.

The remote sensor should be fixed on a smooth surface to prevent altering the range of the date transmission. To ensure a good transmission, the remote sensor should not install on or near a large metal surface. Before choosing the location of the remote sensor, test that the receiver can receive the signals. It is also recommended that the remote sensor is placed as close as possible to the receiver to eliminate any interference. The receiver also has a wall mount holder and a stand.

To place it, use the same precautions as for the remote sensor.

Backlight:

The default state of the Backlight is Off. To turn the backlight on, press any button. It will stay on for about 10 seconds.

CLOCK AND DATE SETTINGS

RADIO CONTROL CLOCK (WWVB---TBA)

The WS1233 is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar clock once it is brought within the reception range of a radio signal.

1. The clock automatically starts scanning the RF 433MHz signal after new batteries are inserted in the main unit. When receiving radio signal, the Radio Tower symbol starts to blink. A complete reception generally takes several minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal. The scan can also be triggered manually by holding the Min/- key for 3 seconds.

2. When the reception is complete, the Radio Tower symbol will stop blinking and remain solid.

The clock automatically scans the time signal at 02:07 everyday to maintain accurate timing.

Notes:

•

For an optimal reception, place the clock away from metal objects and electrical appliances (i.e. television, computer, monitor, etc.) to minimize interference.

•

If the user sets the time (year/month/date/hour/minute) manually, the unit will stop receiving the radio control clock signals.

Clock 1 setting

1.

Press Snooze key on Clock 1 mode to alternative between the 12 and 24 hour display.

2.

Press and hold mode for 3 seconds to enter the clock setting mode (the CLOCK 1 symbol will appear, and the time will flash).

3.

Press Hour/+ to set the hour and Minute/- to set the minutes.

4.

Press Snooze during the clock settings to select the language of week/day display.

Note:

•

If you do not press any key for one minute, the clock will accept the last settings entered.

•

February will have either 28 or 29 days. Your weather station will display the 29th day on bissextile years.

DATE/MONTH/YEAR SETTING

1.

After clock 1 is set, press Mode to accept the time settings. Upon pressing mode, the month and date will flash.

2.

Press the Hour/+ to set the month.

3.

Press the Minute/- to set the date.

4.

Press Mode, the year will flash. Press the Hour/+ to move the year upwards and Minute/- to move the year downwards. Press Mode to confirm all your settings.

Clock 2 Settings (Dual Time)

1.

Scroll to Clock 2 using Mode.

2.

Press + or – key to change the hour (in hour increments/decrements relative to Clock 1).

Other settings of clock display

1.

Press "Hour/+" on clock 1 mode shows maximum/minimum temperature, press "Hour/+" for 3 seconds resets maximum/minimum temperature record.

2.

Press "Minute/-" on clock 1 mode switches the weekday/Date month/Year display.

3.

Press "Snooze" on clock 1 mode to switch the 12/24 hour time format.

4.

Press "Snooze" on clock 2 mode switches the C/F display.

ALARM SETTING

Alarm Setting

Scroll to Alarm1 mode (Alarm2 mode) using MODE

1.

Press HOUR/+ to set the hour.

2.

Press MIN/- to set the minutes.

3.

Press Snooze to toggle alarm on and off. When the alarm is set ON, the Unit will emitted a sound.

When Alarm Sounds a.

will flash. b. Press Snooze to snooze the alarm for 5 minutes. After that the alarm will sound again. c. Press ANY other key to turn the alarm sound off. If not manually interrupted,

the alarm sound will automatically stop after one minute.

MOON PHASES

Throughout the 28 days of the lunar month, the aspect of the moon changes. Indeed, the moon, being spherical, is always half lightened up by the sun. As the moon rotates around the Earth, the appearance of its lightened side changes continuously. This phenomenon creates moon phases.

The moon phase is automatically updated according to the year/ month/day.

Moon Phase Display

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY DISPLAY

*Check Inside Temperature and humidity

After inserting the batteries, the local temperature and humidity will be displayed.

1.

Press CHN to toggle between the data of your various remote sensors: Outside 1 (channel 1),

Outside 2 (channel 2) Outside 3(Channel 3) and Outside 4 (channel 4). Temperature and humidity readings will alternate on the receiver.

Note: if you do not have any additional sensors, please disregard this function.

°

C or °F Temperature Display

2.

Toggle between °C and °F by pressing Snooze in Clock 2 mode.

3.

Press HOUR/+ in Clock 1 mode to display maximum/minimum temperature and humidity records.

Display HI & LO

"Hi" and "Lo" displayed onscreen mean that the temperature or humidity is outside the range of specification.

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND

The trend indicator shows the trend of temperature & humidity determined by the particular sensor in the past half hour interval.

TEMPERATURE ALARM

You can set high temperature or low temperature alarms for one local channel and for one remote channel.

Local temperature alarm

1.

Scroll to temperature alarm mode by using MODE (Inside).

2.

The default value 14°C or existing preset will flash.

3.

Press Hour/+ or Minute/– keys to set the temperature limit value.

4.

Press Snooze key continuously to scroll and select the high temperature alarm low temperature alarm

5.

Press mode to save your settings.

or disable the alarm function (blank).

Outdoor temperature alarm

1.

Scroll to remote channel temperature alarm mode by using mode.

2. Press CHN to select the channel of the desired transmitter.

3. The default value 14°C or existing preset will flash.

4. Press Hour/+ or Minute/– keys to set the temperature limit value.

5. Press Snooze key continuously to scroll and select the high temperature alarm

,

, low

temperature alarm or disable the alarm function (blank).

6. Press mode to save your settings.

When the temperature alarm sounds

The icon signals that the temperature has exceeded the preset temperature limit. a.

Press any key to stop temperature alarm. b.

If no key is pressed, the temperature alarm will automatically stop itself after one minute. c.

Once triggered, temperature alarm comes on as a distinctive sound, different to that of Alarm1 and Alarm2.

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WEATHER FORECAST & DISPLAY

Animated weather forecast symbols

This weather station is capable of detecting barometric pressure changes, and based on the data collected, can predict the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area of 30 – 50km.

Sunny

Cloudy

Raining

Snowing

Freeze Warning

Storm Alert

Storm Alert

The storm symbol will flash to warn of a thunderstorm.

It is activated when pressure falls/rises and temperature plunges.

About Snow and Freeze Warning

The snow symbol will flash to warn that it might snow.

Activated when the temperature of Channel 1 is between -1.9 °C & +2.9 °C.

The snow symbol will appear solid when the temperature of channel 1 falls below - 1.9 °C, and it is freezing.

Note:

The remote sensor set at channel 1 displays the weather forecast icons (as well as the trend indication). Please place it outdoors.

REMARKS:

After having completed the settings of your weather station, please discard the readings of the weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the Weather Station to operate at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast. Absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed regarding weather forecasting. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the Weather Station has been designed to be used in. If the Weather Station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (e.g. from ground floor to 1st floor of a house), remove the batteries and reinsert them after about 30 seconds. By doing this, the Weather Station will mistakenly consider the new location as a possible change in air pressure. Again, discard the weather forecasts for the next 12-24 hours as to allow time for operation at a constant altitude.

Specification

Weather Station Receiver WS1233U

Battery Type: 2 X1.5V AA batteries

Temp.Range: -20 C to +55 C

Measurement Accuracy: +/- 1.5 C Within measuring range of 0 to 0C

Resolution: 0.1 C

Humidity Range: 15% to 95%

Measurement Accuracy: +/- 5%

Resolution: 1%

Trouble Shooting

Problem:

1. The main unit cannot receive radio control WWVB signals to update the clock.

2. The temperature measurements of the remote sensor and receiver do not match.

3. Temperature reading of outdoor remote sensor seems too high.

4. Receiver is no longer receiving remote sensor signals or display.

5. An abnormal operation has been observed and certain functions do not work.

Solution:

1. Place the clock away from metal objects or electrical appliances such as TVs, computers, monitors, etc.

Trigger the scan manually by holding the Minute/- key [3] for 3 seconds.

2. Wait a few minutes to ensure the remote sensor and receiver are in phase. Otherwise, re-synchronize receiver by holding CHN for 3 seconds until a beep is heard.

3. Ensure the remote sensor is out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of heat.

4. Repeat the learning procedures.

- Temperature may be below -30°C.

- Batteries in remote sensor may need changing.

- Move remote sensor closer to the receiver.

- Make sure remote sensor is away from sources of electrical disturbance.

5. Reset the unit by replacing the batteries in both the transmitters and receiver.

FCC Statement

The statement required by 15.105 is as follows:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Statement required by 15.19 and RSS210

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry

Canada.

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.

Manual Requirements according 15.21

NOTICE:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by UPM may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

ICES - 003

The statement required by ICES - 003 is as follows:

NOTICE:

This Class B

digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe [*] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.