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USER MANUAL WS 1914 ADE

Perpetual calendar with date and time indicator Indoor and outdoor temperature indicator in °C/°F Indoor and outdoor humidity indicator in percentage Alert at too-high and/or too-low outdoor temperature, for which upper and lower limits can be individually dened Weather trend and temperature trend indicator Air pressure indicator Memory function for max and min values relating to temperature and humidity Animated symbols for weather forecast Lunar phase indicator Battery and mains operation possible Alarm Wireless outdoor sensor Temperature indicator in °C/°F Range of up to 60 metres (on open ground)50 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Base station Front view 1 see “Date and week indicator” 2 see “Weather data” 3 see “Weather forecast and weather trend” 4 see “Air pressure indicator” 5 see “Lunar phase indicator”

Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Rear view 1 Activate alarm 2 Reset device to delivery state 3 Set temperature alerts 4 Switch display light on/o Activate snooze function 5 Battery compartment 6 Connection socket for mains adaptor

Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 7 Adjust values (decrease) Manually start/suspend signal reception 8 Activate settings mode Activate modied setting 9 Adjust values (increase) Display saved air pressures Transmit values from the wireless sensor Wireless outdoor sensor

1 Hanging eyelet 2 Change temperature unit 3 Battery compartment 4 LED indicator (lights up only during data transmission) 5 Display with: Temperature indicator, humidity and symbol for wireless connection between outdoor sensor and base station53 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Start-up Proceed in the order specied below and rst insert the batteries into the outdoor sensor. Only then can the weather station function without aws. Do not use rechargeable batteries, since their voltage is too low (only 1.2 V instead of 1.5 V). This aects, among other things, the precision of the measurements. Where possible, use alkaline rather than zinc- carbon batteries. Alkaline batteries last longer, especially at low outdoor temperatures. Outdoor sensor

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear

side of the outdoor sensor by pressing with a little force on the imprinted arrow. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, away from the outdoor sensor.

2. Insert 2 batteries of type LR6 (AA) /1.5 V as depicted on

the bottom of the battery compartment. Pay attention to the correct polarity of the batteries (+/-).

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into place

on the outdoor sensor.54 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Base station You can operate the wireless weather station with the mains adaptor or with batteries. If the wireless weather station is connected to a mains socket, then it operates via mains power, even when the batteries are inserted in the device. Remove discharged batteries from the battery compartment, since they can leak. NOTE on material damage For operation via mains power, use only the mains adaptor delivered with the weather station. Current mode

1. Insert the plug of the supplied mains adaptor into the

connection socket of the base station.

2. Plug the mains adaptor into a socket that has a voltage

corresponding to that described under “Technical Data”.

3. Wait approx. 30minutes. The base station requires this

time to collect all weather data and to receive radio signals from the time signal transmitter. Battery operation

1. Press the closing tab upwards a little and remove the

battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 2 batteries of the type LR6 (AA)/1.5 V as depicted

on the bottom of the battery compartment. Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-).

3. Replace the battery compartment cover and snap it shut.55

Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English

4. Wait approx. 30minutes. The base station requires this

time to collect all weather data and to receive radio signals from the time signal transmitter. About the Time Signal General The radio-controlled clock integrated into the weather station receives its radio signal from the DCF77 time signal transmitter. This broadcasts the precise and official time of the Federal Republic of Germany on the long-wave frequency of 77.5 kHz. The transmitter is located in Mainflingen near Frankfurt am Main and, with its range of up to 2000 km, supplies the majority of radio-controlled clocks in western Europe with the necessary radio signals. As soon as the base station is supplied with current (batteries or mains power), it switches to receiving mode and searches for the signal from the DCF77 transmitter. If the time signal has been received by the ferrite rod antenna built into the radio-controlled alarm clock with sufficient strength, the date and time are shown on the display. The base station switches on multiple times daily and synchronises the time with the radio signal from the DCF77 transmitter. In the event the signal is not received, e.g. during a strong storm, the device continues to run precisely and then switches to receiving mode again at the next scheduled time.56 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Starting signal reception If the batteries in the base station have been inserted, for a brief moment all of the indicators on the display fade in. Furthermore, the display is briefly lit up and a beep sounds. The device then switches to receiving-mode, during which the number of radio waves indicates the quality of the reception: The more radio waves shown on the display, the better is the reception. While receiving, only the - button functions; all other buttons are deactivated during this time. As soon as the signal has been received with sufficient strength, the corresponding data and the radio-tower symbol will be shown on the display. This process can last a few minutes. From now on, the weather station automatically switches to receiving-mode multiple times each night. During this process, the displayed time is compared with that received from the time signal transmitter and, if necessary, corrected. If no sufficiently strong signal has been received, the base station aborts the receiving process after a few minutes and the radio-tower symbol goes out. The receiving process is started again at a later point in time. In this case, the time proceeds as usual (beginning with the start time of “00:00”). First check whether the location of the base station is suitable, see “Choosing a location”.57 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English You can start the receiving process again manually, see “Starting signal reception manually”, or Wait until the base station automatically switches to receiving mode again at a later point in time. The reception is usually better at night. If reception is not possible at your location, you can set the time and date manually, see next chapter. Setting the time and date manually If there is more than approx. 20seconds between two pushes of a button, the setting process automatically ends and you will have to repeat it.

1. Press and hold the MODE button until the indicator for

the 12- and 24-hour time format blinks on the display.

2. Using the + and - buttons, set the desired time format

(“12 hr” or “24 hr”).

3. Press MODE to save the setting. The temperature unit

blinks on the display.

4. Proceed as previously described.

5. Press MODE each time to save the settings.

6. Press the + or - button to set the desired value.

7. Carry out the following settings:

− Temperature unit − Air pressure unit − Time zone in which you are located (for Germany, choose 00)58 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 − Hours − Minutes − Date format − Year − Month − Day − Language (relates exclusively to the weekday indicator)

8. Finally, press MODE to conclude the procedure.

Starting signal reception manually If the radio signal symbol to the left is no longer displayed, the radio signals from the time signal transmitter are no longer being received. The time indicator nevertheless continues precisely. Press and hold the - button until the radio signal symbol is displayed again. The signal reception is thus started manually. Pay attention to the following: If the reception was not successful, the reception symbol fades out after a few minutes and the time on the display continues normally. Upon successful signal reception, the radio-controlled alarm clock adjusts itself to the time of the time signal transmitter. If you have already carried out manual time and date settings, these will be automatically adjusted.59 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Choosing a location NOTE on material damage Protect the base station and wireless sensor from dust, impacts, extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Protect the base station from moisture. Position the base station exclusively in a dry, closed room. The wireless sensor is protected against moisture, but must be protected from direct exposure to moisture, e.g. rain. General The base station and outdoor sensor exchange data over a radio frequency. Location is therefore a determining factor for the range of the wireless connection. Pay attention to the following: The maximum distance between the base station and the outdoor sensor is 60metres. This range is, however, only possible with “direct line of sight”. Protective construction materials such as reinforced concrete reduce or inhibit signal reception between the base station and outdoor sensor. Devices such as TVs, cordless phones, computers, and uorescent tubes can likewise disrupt signal reception. Do not place the base station and the outdoor sensor directly on the ground. This limits the range.60 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 At low temperatures in winter, the performance of the outdoor sensor batteries can markedly decrease. This reduces the transmission range. Depending on your location, it can infrequently happen that the base station receives signals from another time signal transmitter or even alternately from two time signal transmitters. This is not a fault in the device. In this case you should change the location of the base station. As regards the signal reception between the time signal transmitter and the base station, pay attention to the following points: Set up the base station as close to a window as possible. Maintain distance from TV sets, computers, and monitors. Also, base stations from cordless phones should not be located in immediate proximity to the weather station. The reception is generally better at night. If the alarm did not receive a signal during the day, it may well be that the signal is received at night, immediately and at full strength. The weather, e.g. a heavy storm, can cause interference with the reception. Temporary shutos of the transmitter can sometimes happen, e.g. because of maintenance work.61 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Base station − Set up the base station as close to a window as possible. Here, the reception will generally be best. Outdoor sensor DANGER of severe injuries − During wall installation, there must be no electrical cables, gas or water pipes installed in the walls at the mounting site. Otherwise, when drilling holes, there is a risk of electric shock! The wireless outdoor sensor is equipped with a hanging eyelet on the rear side. − Place or hang the outdoor sensor at a position where it is protected from the direct inuence of the weather (rain, sun, wind, etc.). Suitable locations are, for example, under an awning or in a carport.62 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Display indicators of the base station Date and week indicator

1 Current day of the week 2 Current time in 12- or 24-hour format When the time is indicated in 12-hour format, morning and afternoon hours are indicated with “AM” or “PM”, respectively. 3 Symbol for signal reception from time signal transmitter 4 Alarm is activated, see “Alarm” 5 Day and month By repeatedly pressing the MODE button, instead of day and month the following values can also be displayed: Seconds Set alarm time63 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Weather data

The information displayed for the OUTDOOR and INDOOR sections is largely identical. 1 Temperature unit (°C or °F) 2 Temperature trend, see “Temperature and humidity trend” 3 Temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit 4 Highest (Hi) and lowest (Lo) saved temperature of the day (automatic deletion of these values occurs each night at midnight). 5 Humidity in percentage 6 Trend for humidity, see “Temperature and humidity trend”64 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 7 Highest (“Hi”) and lowest (“Lo”) saved humidity value of the day (automatic deletion of these values occurs each night at midnight). 8 Frost alert is activated (only possible for OUTDOOR section), see “Frost and temperature alert” 9 Temperature alert is activated (only possible for OUTDOOR section), see “Frost and temperature alert” Weather forecast and weather trend After start-up, the information can still not be used for weather forecasting for approximately 12 hours, since the weather station needs this time to collect and analyse the weather data. The weather forecast is based on the collected data and the measured air pressure changes. The forecast pertains to the region around the weather station with a radius of approx 30 to 50 km, for a period of 12 to 24hours. The accuracy of the weather forecast lies around 75 %. sunny light cloud cloudy rainy65 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English heavy snowfall storm light snowfall In conjunction with the air pressure trend, further weather interpretations are possible. rising air pressure constant air pressure falling air pressure Two examples: Weather forecast shows rain, the air pressure is falling o quickly and steeply >> strong rain is probable. Weather forecast shows rain, the air pressure has risen in the last 12 hours but in the last 3hours as fallen o somewhat >> light rain is probable. Temperature and humidity trend For the temperature and humidity values measured by the base station and wireless sensor, the trend is displayed in the form of an arrow: rising constant falling66 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Air pressure indicator The currently prevailing air pressure is displayed in the chosen unit (usually: hPa = hectopascals). By repeatedly pressing the + button, the hourly measured air pressure for the last 12 hours will be displayed. Lunar phase indicator The displayed lunar phases are automatically updated with the date. new moon waxing crescent half-moon waxing gibbous full moon waning gibbous half-moon waning crescent Frost and temperature alert The functions of the frost and temperature alerts are closely interconnected and both are activated and deactivated via the ALERT button. Frost and temperature alerts can be used separately or simultaneously.67 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Frost alert − Briey press the ALERT button twice. The symbol to the left is shown in the OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE section of the display, the frost alert is activated. When the temperature range is reached, beeps sound and the temperature indicator blinks. Press any button to switch off the beeping. Pay attention to the following: The temperature range for the frost alert lies between -1°C and +3°C (+30°F to +37°F). Even if the temperature alert does not sound, at temperatures around freezing there is always an essential risk of frost or black ice. The outdoor sensor can only measure the local temperature at the location where it is set up. To switch the function o again, press ALERT as often as needed until the frost symbol goes out. Temperature alert − Press the ALERT button once. The symbol to the left is shown on the display in the OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE section; the temperature alert is activated. When the temperature range is reached, warning tones sound and the temperature indicator blinks. Press any button to switch off the warning tones.68 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 The temperature range can be selected by the user. In order to adjust the upper and lower temperature limits:

1. Hold down ALERT for a few seconds until the digit next

3. Press ALERT in order to save the entry.

4. Using the + and - buttons, adjust the lower

To switch the function off again, press ALERT as often as needed until the symbol for the temperature range goes out. Alarm Setting the alarm time

1. Press ALARM once.

The alarm symbol is shown on the display.

2. Hold down ALARM for a few seconds until the alarm

hour indicator blinks.

3. Using the + and - buttons, set the desired alarm hour.

The minute indicator for the alarm time blinks on the display.

5. Using the + and - buttons, set the desired alarm minute.

6. Finally, press ALARM to save the settings.69

Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Switching the alarm function on/off − Using the ALARM button, turn the alarm function on and o. As soon as the alarm symbol is displayed, the alarm function is activated. Stopping the alarm At the set time you will be woken by an alarm signal, which will become more intense as the waking time increases. Switching the alarm off completely − Press any button on the base station (except SNOOZE/ LIGHT) to stop the alarm. Auto-stop function If you do not press a button, the alarm switches off automatically after 2 minutes. After 24 hours, the alarm will be triggered again. Snooze function − Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button once when the alarm signal sounds. The alarm signal falls silent for approx. 5minutes. Then the device switches back on and the alarm sounds again. This procedure can be repeated multiple times.70 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Other functions Display light Battery operation − Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to switch on the display light of the base station for approx. 15seconds. Mains operation If you operate the base station using the mains adaptor over the mains supply, the display is permanently lit. − Repeatedly press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button in order to choose the dierent brightness levels: Full light > low light > o. Change frame Two interchangeable frames are included. The attached frame is held in place by magnets on the base station. − To change the frame, pull the attached frame forward and replace it with the other frame. Use a small recessed grip on the underside.71 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Reset If obviously false values are being shown on the display of the base station, you should reset the base station to the delivery state.

1. Insert a thin object, e.g. an unfolded paperclip, into the

RESET opening on the rear side of the base station.

2. Press with a little force against the resistance.

After a short time, all indicators on the display will fade in for a brief moment. Furthermore, the display is briefly lit up and a beep sounds. After a few seconds, the indicators start to blink and the data from the outdoor sensor is retrieved. Pay attention to the values shown on the display. To speed up the data exchange with the base station, hold down the + button on the base station until the OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE data is deleted. Shortly thereafter, the newly loaded data is displayed. Cleaning

1. During operation via the mains: Pull the mains adaptor

plug out of the base station.

2. As necessary, wipe the base station and the outdoor

sensor clean with a lightly-dampened cloth.

3. Dry the device completely before you reconnect it with

the mains adaptor.72 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Fault/Remedy Fault Possible Cause The DCF77 signal for the time cannot be received. Check the chosen location. Start the signal reception manually, if necessary. Adjust the time manually. The temperature information of the sensor seems too high. Check whether the sensor has been exposed to direct sunlight. Instead of showing the measured values for temperature or humidity, the display shows H.HH or LL.L. The values lie above or below the measurement range. The temperature indicator is blinking on the display. The temperature alert has triggered. Press on ALERT as often as needed until the blinking stops. The indicator is illegible, the function is unclear, or the values are obviously false. Reset the weather station to the original delivery state.73 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Fault Possible Cause The base station is not receiving signals from the wireless sensor. Ensure that no electrical sources of interference are located in the vicinity of the wireless sensor or of the base station. Check the batteries in the sensor. Move the base station closer to the sensor, or vice versa. The time differs by exactly one, two, three, etc. hours. You have probably set an incorrect time zone. For Germany, choose “00”.74 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 Technical Data Base station Model: Weather Station WS 1914 Input: 5 V Batteries: 2x LR6 (AA)/1.5 V Measuring range - Temperature: 0 °C - 50 °C (32 °F - 122 °F) - Air pressure: 600 hPa/mb-1100 hPa/mb or17.72 inHg-32.50 inHg or450.0 mmHg-825.0 mmHg - Humidity: 20% - 95% Transmission frequency:

Max. Transmission power: + 10 dBm Wireless outdoor sensor Batteries: 2x LR6 (AA) /1.5 V Measuring range: - Temperature: -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) - Air pressure: like base station - Humidity: like base station Range: approx. 60 metres (open terrain) Mains adaptor Input: 230 V ~ 50Hz Output: 5 V /600 mA75 Weather Station with Wireless Outdoor Sensor WS 1914 English Protection class: