WS 1917 - Weather Station ADE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WS 1917 ADE

1 see “Outdoor weather data” 2 see “Indoor weather data” 3 see “Weather forecast and weather trend” 4 see “Time, date and week display”55 WS 1917 weather station English Rear view

5 Temperature sensor 6 Battery compartment for CR2032, 3 V storage battery 7 Switch alarm 1 and 2 on and off 8 AC5V connection socket for mains adaptor Not depicted: − Mains adaptor56 WS 1917 weather station 9 Call setting mode Save selected setting 10 Enable the setting mode for alarm time setting Show alarm times 11 Retrieve stored MIN and MAX values 12 Switch display light on/o Activate snooze function 13 Select wireless sensor Adjust values (increase) 14 Starting the radio transmission manually Cancel radio transmission Change temperature unit 15 Change display brightness Top view

WS 1917 weather station English Wireless outdoor sensor

1 Change temperature measuring unit 2 Hanging eyelet 3 Battery compartment (2x LR6, 1,5 V) 4 Select the number of the transmission channel 5 Weather data immediately transmitted by the push of a button 6 Indicator light, lights up during data transmission 7 Display with the following indicators: Transmission symbol, channel, temperature in °C or °F, battery charge level58 WS 1917 weather station Start-up Proceed in the order listed 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. Wireless 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.59 WS 1917 weather station English Base station The base station can only be operated with electricity. In the event of a power failure, the storage battery only ensures that the settings are saved for several hours and are not lost. Backup battery The base station can also be operated without a storage battery. However, operation with the storage battery alone is not possible.

1. Use a coin or similar to open the battery compartment

on the back of the base station by turning the round cover counter-clockwise as far as it will go.

3. Push the batteries against the contact springs under

the large, angular retaining tabs. The battery then snaps into place under the side retaining tabs so that the battery is firmly seated in its holder. Pay attention to the correct polarity. The plus pole (+) must point upwards.

4. Put the battery compartment cover back on and

turn it clockwise until it stops. Making the electrical connection NOTE on material damage Use only the supplied mains adaptor.60 WS 1917 weather station

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

AC 5V 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. 30 minutes. The base station requires this

time to collect all weather data and to receive radio signals from the time signal transmitter. Starting signal reception As soon as the base station is supplied with power, all the indicators appear briefly on the display and the display is illuminated. 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. After a short time, the weather data received by the wireless outdoor sensor is shown on the display. From now on, this data will be transmitted several times a minute and constantly updated. As soon as the signal from the time signal transmitter has been received with sucient strength, the corresponding data and the radio tower symbol are shown permanently on the display. This process can last a few minutes.61 WS 1917 weather station English 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”). Checklist when data is missing on the display No data display from the time signal transmitter

1. Check whether the location of the base station is

suitable, see "Choosing a location".

2. Start the reception process again manually by

pressing and holding down the button for approx. 3 seconds.

3. Wait until the base station automatically switches

back to reception at a later time. The reception is usually better at night.

4. Manually perform the settings if reception is not

possible at your location, see "Setting the time and date manually".62 WS 1917 weather station No data display from the wireless outdoor sensor

1. Check whether you have inserted the batteries

2. Check whether the location of the outdoor sensor is

suitable, see “Choosing a location”.

Press and hold to manually start signal reception to the outdoor sensor.

4. When using a single wireless outdoor sensor

(standard), transmission channel 1 is usually used for data transmission. Press the button repeatedly until is shown in the display. Then, if necessary, check whether the sliding switch on the wireless outdoor sensor is also set to „1“. Note: You can also use any other transmission channel. However, it must be identical for the base station and the outdoor sensor. Setting the time and date manually If there is more than approx. 30 seconds between two pushes of a button, the setting process automatically ends and you will have to repeat it.

button pressed until the radio tower symbol and “ON” or “OFF” flash on the display.63 WS 1917 weather station English

2. Use the or button to set the automatic reception

of the time signal transmitter to “ON” (recommended).

in order to save the settings. On display “00”.

4. Proceed as previously described.

− Press to save a setting. − Press the or button to set the desired value.

5. Carry out the following settings:

Manually starting signal reception 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.64 WS 1917 weather station 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 base station adjusts itself to the time of the time signal transmitter. If you have already made manual time and date settings, they will be adjusted automatically. Choosing a location NOTE on material damage Protect the base station from dust, shocks, extreme temperatures, and direct sunlight. Protect the base station from moisture. Position the base station exclusively in a dry, closed room. Signal reception between the base station and wireless outdoor sensor The maximum distance between the base station and the outdoor sensor may be 60 metres. 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 fluorescent tubes can likewise disrupt signal reception.65 WS 1917 weather station English Do not place the base station and the outdoor sensor directly on the ground. This limits the range. At low temperatures in winter, the performance of the outdoor sensor batteries can markedly decrease. This reduces the transmission range. Signal reception between the base station and time signal transmitter Maintain distance from TV sets, computers, and monitors. Base stations of wireless phones should also not be located in the immediate vicinity of the base station. The reception is generally better at night. If the base station did not have reception during the day, it may well be that the signal will be immediately and fully received at night. 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. The weather, e.g. a heavy storm, can cause interference with the reception. Temporary shutoffs of the transmitter can sometimes happen, e.g. because of maintenance work. Setting up the base station − Set up the base station as close to a window as possible. Here, the reception will generally be best.66 WS 1917 weather station Setting up the 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. Use additional wireless sensors The base station is supplied with a wireless sensor. However, you can operate it with up to three outdoor sensors. Please contact [e-mail] for more information or a paid order. The outdoor sensors can be situated in dierent spaces or outdoors. Every sensor must be allocated its own number (=no.of the transmission channel). The standard sensor included in the scope of delivery always has channel number 1. This number is fixed and cannot be changed.67 WS 1917 weather station English Procedure:

1. Place the base station and new outdoor sensors close

2. Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear

side of the outdoor sensor.

3. Use the switches to set a separate channel for each

new outdoor sensor. Since the sensor included in the scope of delivery uses channel 1 as standard, select channel 2 for the second sensor and channel 3 for the third one.

4. Insert two batteries of the type indicated on the base.

Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-).

5. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Using the button, select the corresponding outdoor sensor (1, 2 or 3) in order to have its data displayed. Pay attention to the following: You can also press the button repeatedly until the base station display shows next to the outdoor sensor number. This is a sign that the data from the outdoor sensors will automatically be called up and displayed in succession. If the channel number is not displayed after inserting the batteries, press the TX button for the respective wireless sensor. This way, the weather data is transmitted directly to the base station. You can then set up the new outdoor sensor at its own installation site.68 WS 1917 weather station About the time signal transmitter DCF77 The radio clock integrated into the base station receives its radio signals from the time signal transmitter DCF77. 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, it switches to receiving mode and searches for the signal from the DCF77 transmitter. If the time signal is received in sufficient strength, the display shows the date and time. 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.69 WS 1917 weather station English Display indicators of the base station Outdoor weather data

1 Outdoor temperature in °C or °F 2 Humidity in percentage 3 Mould risk: LO = low, ME = medium, HI = high 4 Trend for humidity, see “Temperature and humidity trend” 5 Symbol for automatic change of the outdoor sensor displays (only if more than one outdoor sensor is connected to the weather station) 6 Display of the current transmission channel 7 Temperature trend, see “Temperature and humidity trend”70 WS 1917 weather station Indoor weather data

1 Mould risk: LO = low, ME = medium, HI = high 2 Humidity in percentage 3 see “Comfort indicator” 4 Temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit 5 Temperature trend, see “Temperature and humidity trend” Time, date and week display

1 Symbol for radio reception to DCF77 2 Alarm time 1 is active (“M-F” = Monday - Friday) 3 Alarm time 2 is active (“S-S” = Saturday - Sunday) 4 Date, month and day of the week (depending on the setting) 5 Time in 12-hour or 24-hour format71 WS 1917 weather station English Weather forecast and weather trend After start-up, the information still can 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 24 hours. The accuracy of the weather forecast lies around 75%. sunny light cloud cloudy rainy72 WS 1917 weather station heavy rain/thunderstorm 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 3 hours as fallen o somewhat >> light rain is probable.73 WS 1917 weather station English Temperature and humidity trend The trend for the values of temperature and humidity measured by the base station and outdoor sensor is shown in the form of an arrow: rising falling no display constant Other weather data and functions Comfort indicator The comfort indicator consists of temperature (T) and humidity (L). Values are measured by the base station. T: very pleasant L: very pleasant T: pleasant L: pleasant T: a little too cool or warm L: a little too dry or wet T: too cold or warm L: considerably too dry or wet T: much too cold or hot L: much too dry or wet74 WS 1917 weather station Saved weather data By repeatedly pressing the button, the following values are displayed for the last 24 hours: highest and lowest indoor and outdoor temperature with display of the corresponding air humidity, Dew point (outdoor) Heat index (outdoor) The dew point is the temperature below which the water vapour separates out of moist air as dew or mist. The heat index is made up of temperature and humidity and shows the perceived temperature. Press 1x: MAX temperature values are displayed Press 2x: MIN temperature values are displayed Press 3x: Dew point is displayed Press 4x: Heat index is displayed Press 5x: normal display indication If “LL.L” or “HH.H” appears on the display, the temperature is below or above the display range. Show values of other outdoor sensors Only if you have connected more than one outdoor sensor to the wireless weather station: − Press the button during the display.75 WS 1917 weather station English Delete stored MAX/MIN values: − Press and hold down the button for approx. 3seconds while the display is on until the displayed MAX and MIN values for the temperature are deleted. Frost alert As soon as the outdoor sensor measures a temperature between -1 °C and +3 °C (+30 °F to +37 °F), the frost alarm symbol flashes on the display. Pay attention to the following: Even if the frost alarm does not ash, there is always a risk of frost or icing at temperatures around freezing point. An outdoor sensor can only measure the local temperature at the installation site. The ashing cannot be switched o. It stops automatically as soon as the temperature is outside the specied range. If you have connected several outdoor sensors to that of the base station: Note which sensor (= note the channel number on the display) triggered the frost alarm. Mould indicator The mould indicator (“MOLD” display) is made up of temperature and humidity. The indicator shows the likelihood of mould growth. Possible displays: LO (low), ME (medium) and HI (high). The mould indicator is available for indoor and outdoor areas.76 WS 1917 weather station Alarm The device offers the possibility of setting two alarm times independently of each other: An alarm time for Monday to Friday (“M-F” display) and an alarm time for Saturday to Sunday (“S-S” display). You can also combine both alarm times so that you are woken up at the same time throughout the week. Setting the alarm time If there are more than 30 seconds between two button presses, the setting process is ended and must be repeated. Both alarm times are set in the same way.

1. Select “AL1” with

for a few seconds until the alarm hour indicator blinks.

or button to set the desired wake-up hour.

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

or button to set the desired wake-up minute.

“M-F” flashes on the display.

or button to set the desired alarm period: “M-F”, “S-S” or “M-F” and “S-S”.77 WS 1917 weather station English

“05” (= default setting 5 minutes) and “Z

or button to set the desired time span for the snooze function (time span between two alarms). If you select “OFF”, the snooze function is switched off.

11. Proceed as described to make the same settings for

ALARM2. If you do not want to set a second alarm time, simply press repeatedly until the normal display is shown again. Switching the alarm function on/off − Slide the ALARM1 or ALARM2 switch or both on the back of the device to ON. The display shows “M-F” or “S-S” or “M-F” and “S-S” accordingly. The alarm function is activated. To deactivate an alarm function, slide the respective switch to OFF. Waking up At the set time, you will be woken by an alarm signal, which will become more intense as the waking time increases.78 WS 1917 weather station End alarm clock − Press any button on the base station (except ) to stop the alarm. After 24 hours, the alarm will be triggered again. 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. Repeat alarm (snooze function) − Press the button once when the alarm signal sounds. The alarm signal stops according to the setting made (default setting: 5 minutes). Then the device switches back on and the alarm sounds again. This procedure can be repeated multiple times. − To exit snooze mode, press any button (except ) or hold down for more than 2 seconds. Other functions Display illumination − Select the desired display brightness by repeatedly pressing

− Press to maximally illuminate the display for approx. 15 seconds.79 WS 1917 weather station English When data is received from the time signal transmitter, the display illumination is automatically interrupted to avoid reception interference. Change temperature unit − Press to switch between degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Battery change indicator The base station and outdoor sensor each have a battery change indicator. If the battery symbol is displayed, you must replace all the batteries of the respective device. Only if you have connected several outdoor sensors to the wireless weather station: Observe the channel display in order to change the batteries in the “correct” outdoor sensor. Cleaning

1. 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.80 WS 1917 weather station 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. Temperature indication of the outdoor sensor appears too high. Check whether the sensor has been exposed to direct sunlight. The display shows “H.HH” or “LL.L” instead of the measured values. The values lie above or below the measurement range. The indicator is illegible, the function is unclear, or the values are obviously false. Reset the weather station to the delivery state.

1. Remove the batteries from

the outdoor sensor and pull the mains adaptor plug for the base station out of the socket.

3. Proceed as described in

“Start-up”.81 WS 1917 weather station English Fault Possible cause The base station receives no signals from the outdoor 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 outdoor sensor. Move the base station closer to the outdoor sensor or vice versa. The time differs exactly by one or two hours. You have probably set an incorrect time zone. Select “00” for mainland Europe. The alarm clock didn't ring. Did you activate the correct alarm time? Check whether the alarm day and setting (“M-F” or “S-S”) match. Technical data Base station Model: WS 1917 weather station Input: 5 V~ Battery: 1x CR2032/3 V82 WS 1917 weather station Measuring range − Temperature: -10 °C to 50 °C (15 °F to 122 °F) − Humidity: 20% – 95% Wireless outdoor sensor Batteries: 2x LR6 (AA) / 1.5 V Measuring range: − Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) − Humidity: like base station Range: approx. 60 metres (open terrain) Transmission frequency: 433.92 MHz Max. transmission power: + 10 dBm Mains adaptor Input: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 300 mA Output: 5 V~ / 150 mA Protection class: