WFC 310 - Weather Station EQ-3 - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Weather Station
Brand	eQ-3
Model	WFC 310
Station power supply	3 LR6/Mignon/AA batteries
Outdoor sensor power supply	2 LR03/Micro/AAA batteries
Outdoor sensor dimensions	32 mm x 17 mm x 92 mm
Indoor temperature range	0 °C to 50 °C
Indoor temperature accuracy	± 1 °C
Temperature resolution	0.1 °C
Outdoor temperature range	-39.9 °C to 59.9 °C
Weather data update	Every 24 hours
Time signal reception	DCF77 (Germany) and HBG (Switzerland)
Weather forecast	Up to 4 days (2 days for some regions)
Main functions	Radio-controlled time, alarm with snooze, indoor and outdoor temperature, min/max, weather region selection, reception test, contrast adjustment
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid solvents. Replace used batteries.
Safety	For domestic use only. Do not open. Keep out of reach of children. Do not expose to moisture or excessive heat.
Recycling	Do not dispose of with household waste. Return to an approved collection point. Dispose of used batteries in a designated container.
Warranty	Opening or tampering with the product voids the warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions - WFC 310 EQ-3

How to set the weather region?

Press and hold the setting button for at least 3 seconds. The display shows 'loc'. Use the <+> button to select the desired region (see region table in the manual). Receiving new data may take up to 24 hours.

How to test the reception quality?

Press and hold the <+> button for at least 3 seconds to activate the test. The display shows 'test'. A reception indicator appears: if present, reception is good. Otherwise, move the station. The test stops automatically after 1 minute or by pressing <+> again.

How to set the alarm?

Press and hold the alarm button for at least 3 seconds. 'ALM' appears and the hours flash. Use <+> to set the hours, then press the alarm button again to set the minutes. To enable/disable the alarm, briefly press the same button. The symbol ((○)) indicates alarm enabled.

What to do if the time does not synchronize?

Ensure the station is placed away from sources of interference (TV, computers, metal). Activate the reception test. If the time signal icon flashes, reception is in progress; if it is steady, the time is up to date. If absent, move the station or wait until night for better reception.

How to change the batteries?

For the station, open the compartment on the back and insert 3 LR6/AA batteries respecting polarity. For the outdoor sensor, open its compartment and insert 2 LR03/AAA batteries. After changing, all settings (region, time zone, contrast) must be set again.

How to reset the outdoor temperature min/max values?

Press and hold the SNOOZE button for 3 seconds. The minimum and maximum outdoor temperature values will be reset to zero.

What do the icons on the screen mean?

The time signal reception icon flashes during synchronization and becomes steady when successful. The weather data reception icon steady indicates complete data; if flashing, data is incomplete. The alarm icon steady means alarm enabled, flashing means snooze active.

How to install the outdoor sensor?

Attach the bracket to the wall using the provided screws, in a sheltered location (no direct rain or sun). Snap the sensor into the bracket. Before final mounting, check the outdoor temperature reception on the station.

How long does it take to receive all weather data?

After startup or a battery/region change, complete data reception (forecast, etc.) may take up to 24 hours. The time and outdoor temperature appear within a few minutes.

How to adjust the screen contrast?

Enter settings by pressing and holding the setting button. Press the button twice until 'con' appears. Use <+> to adjust the contrast from 1 to 16. Press the setting button once more to confirm.

USER MANUAL WFC 310 EQ-3

Weather Forecast Center

Station WFC 310

Weerprognose-Centrum

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9. Technische Daten

Innentemperatur:

Bereich 0 bis 50 °C

Genauigkeit: .... ± 1 °C

Auflösung: 0,1 °C

Außentemperatur:

Weather Forecast Center WFC 310

TIME 12:34 DATE WE 18.4 IN 23.5 OCF ALM 10:34 TODAY TOMORROW Fri Se DAY DAY DAY HI 15° HI 14° HI 13° HI 11° LO 11° LO 10° LO 8° LO 6° NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT OUT 14.1 MAX SET + ALARM SNOOZE

Instruction manual

1. Introduction

The WFC 310 provides a professional weather forecast for the current and the next three days. The weather forecasts are made by professional meteorologists and are sent out with the radio-time signal generator DCF77 in Germany and HBG in Switzerland and can be received in almost all of Europe. The reception area for the radio-time signal generator is divided into a total of 90 meteorological regions (60 regions with 4 day forecast, 30 regions with 2 day forecast). The desired region for the local or holiday location is simply selected and the respectively current weather forecast is shown on the display. This gives you a quick overview of the weather situation for the following days at any time. Updating the weather data is done every day.

You will also be able to consult the local outside temperature, thanks to the transmitter which you will install in a place of your choice.

Please read the operating instructions carefully and completely before using for the first time, to prevent function errors and incorrect operation. Keep the instructions handy for consulting.

2. Display

Time reception signal Alarm ON icon Time 2:27 DATE TU29.10 Calendar Indoor temperature IN 17° ALM 6:30 Weather forecast icon (Day) TODAY DAY TOMORROW DAY FR DAY MIN/MAX- Temperature 19° 20° 22° 12° Weather forecast icon (night) NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT Day 3 Day 2 Tomorrow Day 1 Today OUT 14° 149 MAX MIN/MAX outdoor temperature Reception indicator for outdoor temperature transmitter Current outdoor temperature

Reception indicator for weather data

• Symbol on Weather data completely received
• Symbol flashing → Weather data incomplete

Reception indicator for radio-time signal generator

• Symbol flashing → Initial reception of date and time
• Symbol on Time and date are current
• Symbol off → Time and date have not be updated

Alarm symbol

• Symbol on Alarm function switched on
• Symbol off → Alarm function switched off
• Symbol flashing → Alarm active or temporarily switched off (Snooze)

3. Choosing the installation location

Similar to a mobile telephone network or radio/TV reception, the reception of the radio-time receiver may not be perfect in all locations. Just a couple of notes to make sure that your device works with no problems.

The location of the weather station is very important. This is the reason for the new test function that allows the quality of reception to be checked in the surrounding area and to position the device in a location that has the best possible conditions.

• Switch on all potential sources of interference (e.g. television) in the area that you want to install the station during the test!
• Position the device in the location, oriented as you prefer, but at least one meter from the possible source of interference.
• Activate test mode as described.
• Monitor the reception display on the weather station. If you have found a location that has good reception, you can leave the device there and it will retrieve data automatically from the transmitter.

Note!

• The time and date appear within a few minutes. Local outside temperature will appear just after the set up (see page 18)
• The transfer of larger quantities of data for the forecast take much longer: In order to receive all data, the station requires 24 hours after start-up.

4. Possible sources of interference

Interferences as with a radio transmitter can occur and could be caused by the following influences:

• In buildings with a lot of concrete, metal parts and electrical systems, reception problems can occur (e.g. Mall).
• Electrical devices such as television, computer, house-hold devices, etc. or transformers, land lines, radio transmitters and railways are possible direct sources of interference.

• Atmospheric influences and geographical features (mountains, etc.) can affect the propagation of the radio waves.

• The distance from the transmitter does also influence the reception. Areas such as Southern Italy or Northern Scandinavia are also critical areas because of the great distances from the transmitter.

• In all regions, so-called “dead spots” can occur making reception impossible.
• Weak batteries in the device decrease the quality of reception.

5. Commissioning and configuration

Inserting batteries/Changing batteries

• Open the transmitter's batteries compartment and insert 2 batteries (LR03/Micro/AAA) respecting polarities.
• Open the battery compartment at the rear of the weather station and insert the three batteries (LR6/ Mignon/ AA), ensuring proper polarity, into the battery compartment. When disposing of dead batteries, see note on the disposal information.

Note!

All internal data is deleted when you change the batteries. The configuration parameters (weather region, time zone and contrast) must be entered again (see the following chapter). Receiving all weather data requires a period of at least 24 hours.

Calling up the configuration menu

- Press the button for at least three seconds. The first point in the configuration menu (weather region) is called up.

Exiting the configuration menu

- Press the button as often as required to reach the normal display again.

Setting the weather region

- After calling up the configuration menu, the setting mode is active for the weather region. The text “loc” is shown on the display. The currently defined region is shown directly to the right. Use the <+> button to select the desired region now (see Appendix).

Note!

For regions 60 – 89, the forecast is limited to 2 days. Both fields for the following days (the far right on the display) and the fields for the MIN-temperature (LO) remain empty.

The data is synchronized again after changing the region. The reception of the new weather data requires at least 24 hours.

Setting the time zone

- From the start of the configuration, press the button again for the time zone setting mode. The text “ti” is shown on the display. The currently defined time zone is shown directly to the right. Use the <+> button to select the desired time zone.

Note!

The time received from the radio-time signal generator DCF or HBG is Central European Time (CET, CEST). Setting the time zone is therefore only required for other time zones (e.g. in Portugal or Great Britain).

Contrast setting

- From the start of the configuration, press the button twice for the display contrast setting mode. The text “con” appears. The currently set value is displayed in the field on the right. The contrast can be set within a range from 1 to 16 using the <+> button.

- Pressing the button again ends configuration mode.

Reception test

- Press the <+> button for at least 3 seconds to activate the test for the reception of weather data. The text “test” is shown on the display. The reception indicator for the weather data shows the quality of reception. The reception is good if the indicator is shown, otherwise a new location must be found for installing the weather station.

- The reception test is either ended after approx. 1 minute automatically or by actuating the <+> button.

6. Operations

Alarm function

• Press the button for at least three seconds to set the alarm time. The text “ALM” and the hours display flash. Use the <+> button for the hour setting. By pressing the button again, the minute setting is activated. The minute display flashes. Use the <+> button for the minutes setting. Press the button again to end the setting mode for the alarm time.
• Use the button to activate or deactivate the alarm. When the alarm is active, the alarm symbol "((☐)" is shown on the display.
• The alarm signal can be interrupted with the button. Use the button to stop the alarm signal for five minutes. During this time, the alarm signal "((●) " flashes.

Outdoor temperatur

- MIN/MAX can be resetted by pressing the SNOOZE key during 3 seconds.

Positioning the temperature transmitter:

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The transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the transmitter.

To wall mount: Mount at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine.

1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors.
2. 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. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the transmitter or move it slightly as this may help the signal reception.

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Show current weather region

Press the button to show the current weather region. The text „loc“ appears with the currently defined region on the display. An overview of the coding of all available regions can be found under Appendix.

7. Intended usage, exclusion of warranty, and safety information

• This weather station is intended for private usage as an indicator for future weather. The forecasts of this device are to be used as orientation values and do not represent absolute, precise forecasts.
• The manufacturer or distributor of this weather station assumes no responsibility for incorrect values or any results that may occur because of these values.
• The weather station is not intended for medical purposes or for the information to the public.
• The manufacturer or distributor has no influence on the transferred weather data or forecasts.
• The capabilities of the weather station depend on the operational functionality of the transmission media, which the manufacturer or distributor has no influence on. Failures in the transmission media cannot be ruled out.
• This device is not a toy and contains breakable and small parts. Install the device out of the reach of children.
• Improper handling or unauthorized opening of the device voids the guarantee.
• These instructions are not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the written authorization from the manufacturer.

8. Disposal information

Do not dispose off the device as part of household garbage!

Electronic devices are to be disposed of in accordance with the guidelines concerning electrical and electronic devices via the local collecting point for old electronic devices!

Observe battery regulations

According to the regulations pertaining to batteries,

you are required to send used or defective batteries back to us or to hand them in to the respective local business or battery collection point.

Batteries do not belong in the household waste!

9. Technical specifications

Indoor temperature:

Range: 0 to 50°C

Accuracy: ±1^

Resolution: 0,1°C

Outdoor temperature:

Range: -39,9 °C to 59,9 °C

Accuracy: ±1^

Resolution: 0,1°C

Weather data updating:...... Every 24 hours

Power consumption:

Station: 3 x Battery LR6/Mignon/AA

Transmitter:....2 x Battery LR03/Micro/AAA

Dimensions (L x W x H) :

Station: 122 mm x 30 mm x 179 mm

Transmitter: 32 mm x 17 mm x 92 mm

Station WFC 310

TIME 12:34 DATE WE 18.4 IN 23.5 DCF ALM 10:34 TODAY TOMORROW Fr Sa DAY DAY DAY DAY Hi 15° Hi 14° Hi 13° Hi 11° LO 11° LO 10° LO 8° LO 6° NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT NIGHT OUT 14.1 MAX SET ALARM SNOCZE

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Note!

9. Specifications techniques

Station: 3 x Piles LR6/Mignon/AA

Dimensions (L x W x H):

Station: 122 mm x 30 mm x 179 mm

• Symbol aan → Weerdata completely received
• Symbol knippert → Weerdata incomplete

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Nota

The following is an overview of all weather regions. More information can be found under www.meteotime.com