WS 2132 - Weather Station ADE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WS 2132 ADE

You have chosen to purchase a high-quality ADE brand product, which combines intelligent functions with an exceptional design. With this weather station, you will always have a variety of weather and temperature data available at a glance. The wealth of experience of the ADE brand ensures a high technical standard and proven quality.

We wish you much enjoyment and success while monitoring and examining your weather data.

Your ADE Team

Table of Contents

General information 43

Safety. 44

Scope of delivery. 46

Intended use 47

Your wireless weather station provides 47

At a glance 48

Base station. 48

Wireless outdoor sensor 50

Start-up 51

General Information 51

Wireless outdoor sensor 51

Base station. 51

Starting signal reception 52

Checklist when data is missing on the display.....53

Setting the time and date manually. 54

Choosing a location 56

Signal reception between the base station and wireless outdoor sensor. 57

Signal reception between the base station and

time signal transmitter 57

Setting up the base station 58

Setting up the outdoor sensor 58

Use additional wireless sensors 59

About the time signal transmitter DCF77 60

Time and date display 61
Weather data 61
Indoors 61
Outdoors. 62
Weather forecast 62
Weather forecast and weather trend 62
Air pressure trend. 63
Ventilation recommendation and comfort indicator 64
Comfort indicator 64
Ventilation recommendation. 64
Other weather data and functions 66
Frost warning 66
Displaying stored temperatures 67
Alarm 68
Switches the alarm function on/off 69
Waking up 69
Stopping the alarm 70
Auto-stop function 70
Repeat alarm (SNOOZE function) 70
Other functions. 70
Cleaning. 71
Fault/Remedy 71
Technical data. 74
Declaration of conformity. 75
Warranty 76
Disposal 76

About this operating manual

This operating manual describes how to operate and maintain your product safely.

Keep this operating manual in a safe place for future reference. If you pass this product on to someone else, pass on this operating manual as well. Failure to observe this operating manual may result in injuries or damage to your product.

Explanation of symbols

This symbol combined with the word DANGER warns of serious injuries.

This symbol combined with the word WARNING warns of moderate and mild injuries.

This symbol combined with the word NOTE warns of material damage.

This symbol indicates additional information and general notes.

Safety

• This product may be used by children aged 8 and above, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities or lacking experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the product and understand the risks that may arise.
  Children must not play with the product.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children, unless they are 8 years of age or older and are being supervised.
• Batteries, when swallowed, can be life-threatening. The device and batteries should therefore be kept out of reach of small children. If a battery has been swallowed, medical assistance must be sought immediately.

DANGER for children

• Keep packaging material away from children. There is a risk of choking if swallowed. Also pay attention that children do not pull the packaging material over their heads.

RISK of fire/burning and/or explosion

• There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced improperly. Replace the batteries only with those of the same or an equivalent type. Pay attention to the "Technical data".

• Batteries must not be recharged, reactivated by other means, dismantled, thrown into fire, or short-circuited. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of explosion and leakage; furthermore, gases may escape!

• Avoid contact of the battery fluid with skin, eyes, and mucosa. In case of contact, immediately rinse the affected areas with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor.

BEWARE of material damage

• Do not immerse the item in water or other liquids.
• Protect the product against sharp jolts and vibrations.
• Remove the batteries from the device once they have been consumed or if the device will be left unused for an extended period. You will thus avoid damage that may result from leakage of battery acid.
• When inserting and changing batteries, pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-) .
• Do not subject the batteries to any extreme conditions, by – for example – storing them on radiators or under direct sunlight. Increased risk of leakage!

• Clean the battery and device contacts, as needed, before inserting the battery.

• Only insert batteries of the same type; do not use different types or used and new batteries with each other.

• Do not make any modifications to the product. Only allow repairs to be carried out by a specialist workshop. Repairs carried out improperly can considerably endanger the user.

Scope of delivery

• Weather station consisting of:

-Base station
-Wireless outdoor sensor

Batteries:

-2x LR6/R6 (AA) for base station
- 2x LR03/R3 (AAA) / 1.5 V for wireless outdoor sensor

• Operating Manual

Intended use

The weather station – consisting of a base station and wireless outdoor sensor – displays various weather data (air pressure, temperature, etc.) pertaining to the near environment. The weather station makes a weather forecast on the basis of the measured weather data.

The weather station also shows the date and time and has an alarm function.

The weather station is unsuited to commercial use in weather forecasting or in taking meteorological measurements.

Your wireless weather station provides

Large, clear LCD colour display
- Precise time through the reception of the DCF77 time signal (manual time adjustment possible)
- Animated weather forecast with trend display Air pressure indicator and animated trend display
- Indoor and outdoor temperature indicator (^ and ^ F)
- Indoor and outdoor hygrometer (20 - 95 %)
- Memory function (min./max.) for temperature and humidity
- Comfort zone indicator and additional window symbol (open/closed) show the current ventilation recommendation based on the readings
- Frost alert

Base station

1 Battery compartment for 2x LR6/R6 (AA)
2 SNOOZE/LIGHT

Repeat alarm
- Display illumination

3 Display of the activated alarm functions

M-F: Alarm time from Monday to Friday
S-S: Alarm time from Saturday to Sunday

4 Date display
5 Air pressure indicator
6 Display of the current transmission channel
7 Temperature and humidity (outdoor)
8 Ventilation recommendation
9 Temperature and humidity (indoor)
10 ALARM button: Various alarm functions

11 + button:

• Set values
• Activate/deactivate alarm
• Interrupt/establish wireless connection to time signal transmitter DCF77

12 MEM button: Calling up stored values

13 - button:

• Set values
• Select transmission channels for wireless outdoor sensor
• Start connection for wireless outdoor sensor

14 SET/MODE button:

• Call up setting mode
• Save selected setting

15 Comfort indicator
16 Weather forecast
17 Air pressure trend
18 Time in 12- or 24-hour format
19 Symbol for radio reception for time signal transmitter DCF77

Wireless outdoor sensor

1 Hanging loop
2 Battery compartment for 2x LR03/R3 (AAA)

General Information

• Proceed according to the order listed below and first insert the batteries into the wireless outdoor sensor. Only then can the weather station function without flaws.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries, since their voltage is too low (only 1.2V instead of 1.5V ). This affects, 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. Push the battery compartment cover on the back of the outdoor sensor open using a little force.
2. Insert two LR03/R3 (AAA) batteries as shown on the bottom of the battery compartment. Observe the correct polarity (+/-) .
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back on.

Base station

1. Press down the locking tab of the battery compartment cover and fold down the compartment cover.

2. Insert two LR06/R6 (AA) batteries as shown on the bottom of the battery compartment. Observe the correct polarity (+/-) .

3. Close the battery compartment again.

The locking tab must audibly engage.

1. 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 current, all of the indicators on the display will fade in for a brief moment. The display briefly lights up then and three beeps sound.

The device then switches to receivingmode, 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.

• 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 a sufficiently strong signal has been received from the time signal transmitter, the corresponding data and the radio tower symbol are permanently 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").

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. Manually restart the receiving process, see “Starting signal reception manually”.

3. Wait until the base station automatically switches back to reception at a later time. The reception is usually better at night.

4. Make settings manually if reception is not possible at your location; see “Setting the time and date manually”.

No data display from the wireless outdoor sensor

1. Check that the batteries are inserted the right way round.

2. Check whether the location of the wireless outdoor sensor is suitable; see “Choosing a location”.

3. By default, transmission channel “1” is always used for data transmission. 1. If necessary, briefly press the - button repeatedly until appears on the display. 2. Hold the - button to manually start the outdoor sensor wireless reception.

Setting the time and date manually

If more than 15 seconds pass between two button presses, the setting process is automatically terminated and you have to repeat it.

1. Press and hold the SET/MODE button until the unit of measurement for the temperature flashes on the display ("oC" or "oF").
2. Use the + or - button to set the desired unit of measurement.

3. Press the SET/MODE button to save the setting. The unit of measurement for the air pressure ("hPa", "inHg" or "mmHg") flashes on the display.

4. Continue as described above.

5. Press + or - to select setting/measurement unit/value.
   -Press SET/MODE to save the selected setting.

6. Make the following settings one after the other:
7. "ON" or "OFF" for automatic reception of the time signal transmitter ("ON" recommended)
   -Time zone (select "00" for mainland Europe)
   -Select "ON" or "OFF" for automatic changeover to summer time (= DST = Daylight Saving Time) , ("ON" recommended)
   -24- or 12-hour display
   -Hours
   -Minutes
   -Date format
8. Year
   -Month
   -Day
   -Language (relates exclusively to the weekday indicator)
   -Air pressure
   -Weather display
9. Finally, press SET/MODE.

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.

• Keep the + button pressed until the radio signal symbol is displayed again. The signal reception is thus started manually.

• If the reception was not successful, the reception symbol disappears after a few minutes and the time on the display continues to run 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, moisture and direct sunlight.
• Only set up the base station 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.
• Do not place the base station and 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 a 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, 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.

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 influence 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 different 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.

Procedure:

1. Place the base station and the new outdoor sensors close together.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the outdoor sensors.
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 by default, select channel 2 for the second sensor and channel 3 for the third one.
4. Insert two batteries of the battery type indicated on the bottom. Observe the correct polarity (+/-) .

5. Replace the battery compartment covers.

6. Use the - button on the base station to select the corresponding outdoor sensor (1, 2 or 3) to display its data.

7. If desired, press the - button repeatedly until the base station display shows 0 next to the outdoor sensor number. This is the indication that the outdoor sensor data is automatically queried and displayed one after the other.

8. If the channel number is not displayed after inserting the batteries, press the TX button on the respective wireless sensor. This way, the weather data is transmitted directly to the base 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 2000km , supplies the majority of radio-controlled clocks in western Europe with the necessary radio signals.

Time and date display

In the upper area, the time/alarm time and the date are displayed in the selected format. Symbols also indicate whether one or both alarm functions are activated.

Weather data

Indoors

The lower part of the display shows the temperature in the selected unit of measurement and the humidity for the indoor area.

For more information, see "Ventilation recommendation and comfort indicator".

Outdoors

In the middle area of the display, you will see the temperature in the selected unit of measurement as well as the humidity and the air pressure for the outdoor area.

The device also informs you about the calculated weather development; see "Weather forecast".

Weather forecast

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 covers the area around the weather station with a radius of about 12 to 20km for the period of the next 12 hours.

The accuracy of the weather forecast is about 70 - 75% after 7-10 days.

sunny light cloud cloudy

rainy snowfall

The snowfall symbol is only displayed if the measured outdoor temperature is below -4^ and the weather trend is towards rain or storm. The weather data of the outdoor sensor with the channel number "1" are used by default.

Air pressure trend

In conjunction with the air pressure trend, further weather interpretations are possible.

rising air pressure

constant air pressure

falling air pressure

Two examples:

• The weather forecast indicates rain, air pressure drops quickly and strongly >> heavy rain is likely.
• The weather forecast indicates rain, air pressure has risen in the last 12 hours but dropped again slightly in the last 3 hours light rain is likely.

Ventilation recommendation and comfort indicator

Comfort indicator

The indoor comfort indicator is calculated in % using the room temperature and humidity.

too dry (< 35%) dry (35 44%)

comfortable (45~65 %) damp (66~80 %)

too humid (>80%)

Ventilation recommendation

By comparing the absolute humidity indoors and outdoors (calculated based on temperature and relative humidity), an outdoor indicator is calculated and displayed in the form of an icon:

MORE DRY - Air is too humid

NO CHANGE - No change required

MORE WET - Air is too dry

The device calculates a ventilation recommendation from the comparison of the outdoor and indoor indicator; for comfort indicator, see previous section. It is displayed in the form of a window symbol. If no window symbol is displayed, there is also no ventilation recommendation.

		Window open Window closed
Indoor indicator	Outdoor indicator	OPEN	CLOSE
COMFORT	MORE DRY NO CHANGE MORE WET	-	-
DRY	NO CHANGE	-	-
DRY	MORE WET	X	-
DRY	MORE DRY	-	X
WET	NO CHANGE	-	-
WET - X	MORE WET
WET	MORE DRY	X	-

Other weather data and functions

Frost warning

As soon as the outdoor sensor measures a temperature between -1^ and +3^ (+30^ to +37^) , the frost alarm symbol flashes on the display.

Pay attention to the following:

• Even if the frost alarm is not flashing, there is always a danger of frost or icy roads at temperatures around freezing point. An outdoor sensor can only measure the local temperature at the installation site.
• The flashing cannot be switched off. It stops automatically as soon as the temperature is outside the specified range.
• If you have connected several outdoor sensors to the base station: By default, the channel with the smallest channel number is always used for the frost warning.

Displaying stored temperatures

Press the MEM button repeatedly to display the following values for the last 24 hours:

-highest indoor and outdoor temperature with display of the corresponding air humidity
-lowest indoor and outdoor temperature with display of the corresponding air humidity
- current indoor and outdoor temperature with display of the corresponding air humidity

If "LL.L" or "HH.H" appears on the display, the temperature is below or above the display range.

Displaying 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.

Deleting stored MAX/MIN values

-Press and hold the MEM button for approx.

2 seconds during the display until the displayed MAX and MIN values are deleted.

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.

• If more than 15 seconds pass between two button presses, the setting process is automatically terminated and you have to repeat it.
• Press and hold the + or - button to scroll the displayed values forward or backward more quickly.

Both alarm times are set in the same way.

1. Press and hold the ALARM button until the display shows "AL1" and the alarm hour flashes.
2. Use the + or - button to set the desired alarm hour.
3. Press the ALARM button.
4. Use the + or - button to set the desired alarm minute.
5. Press the ALARM button.
6. Use the + or - button to set the desired alarm time: "M-F", "S-S" or "M-F" and "S-S".

7. Press the ALARM button.

8. Use the + 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.

9. Proceed as described to make the same settings for "AL2". If you do not need a second alarm time, press ALARM repeatedly until the normal display is shown again or press SNOOZE/LIGHT once.

Briefly press ALARM repeatedly to display the set alarm times one after the other.

Switches the alarm function on/off

• Repeatedly press + briefly to activate the respective alarm function. Observe the display. The display will accordingly show "M-F" or "S-S" or "M-F" and "S-S" as well as

• To deactivate an alarm function, also press + repeatedly until the corresponding alarm symbol is no longer displayed.

Waking up

At the set time, you will be woken by an alarm signal, which will become more intense as the waking time increases.

Stopping the alarm

• Press any button on the base station (except SNOOZE/LIGHT) 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 SNOOZE/LIGHT 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 SNOOZE/LIGHT) or press and hold SNOOZE/LIGHT for more than 2 seconds.

Other functions

Illuminating the display

• Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to switch on the display illumination for approx. 8 seconds.

Changing the battery

The battery symbol indicates that the inserted batteries should be replaced.

• When the battery symbol is shown in the "house area" of the display, replace the batteries in the base station.
• If the battery symbol is displayed under the symbol, replace the batteries in the outdoor sensor. Note the number of the displayed channel (only when using several outdoor sensors).

Cleaning

-If necessary, wipe the base station and outdoor sensor with a slightly damp cloth.

Fault/Remedy

Fault Possible cause
DCF77 signal for the time is not received.	• Check the selected location. • If necessary, start the radio reception manually. • Set the time manually.
Temperature indication for the outdoor sensor appears too high.	Check whether the sensor is 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.
Display is illegible, function is unclear or values are obviously incorrect.	Reset the weather station to the delivery state. 1. Remove the batteries from the outdoor sensor and the base station. 2. Wait a moment. 3. Proceed as described in “Start-up”.
Base station is not receiving signals from the outdoor sensor.	·Ensure that there are no sources of electrical interference near the wireless sensor or the base station. ·Check batteries in the outdoor sensor and replace if necessary. ·Move the base station closer to the outdoor sensor or vice versa.
Time differs exactly by one or two hours.	·The wrong time zone was probably set. Set “00” for mainland Europe.
Device alarm did not sound.	·Was the correct alarm time activated? ·Check whether the day of the alarm and the setting (“M-F” or “S-S”) match.

Base station

Model: Digital weather station WS 2132

Batteries: 2x LR06/R6 (AA) / 1.5 V

Rated current: 70mA

Reception frequency: 77.5 kHz

Measuring range

• Temperature: -9.9 °C to 50 °C (15 °F - 122 °F)
• Relative humidity: 20% - 95% .

Outdoor sensor

Model: Digital weather station WS 2132

Batteries: 2x LR03/R03 (AAA) / 1.5 V

Rated current: 70 ~mA

Transmission frequency: 433.92 MHz

Range: approx. 60m (open area)

Max. transmitting + 10 dBm power

Measuring range

• Temperature: -40 to 70^ C (-40°F - 158°F)

• Relative humidity: 20% - 95% .

• Relative humidity: 600 hPa/mb - 1100 hPa/mb (17.72 inHg - 32.50 inHg, 450 mmHg ~ 825 mmHg)

Distributor:

Our products are constantly being developed and improved. For this reason, design and technical modifications are possible at any time.

Declaration of conformity

Waagen-Schmitt GmbH hereby declares that the digital weather station WS 2132 complies with EU directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.

The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.ade-germany.de/doc

The declaration will lose its validity if any modification is made to the device without our consent.

Hamburg, June 2021
Waagen-Schmitt GmbH

Warranty

Dear Customer, Waagen-Schmitt GmbH warrants for 2 years from the purchase date the cost-free rectification of defects in material and workmanship through repair or exchange. In the event of a warranty claim, please return the product with the proof of purchase (specifying the reason for claim) to your dealer.

Disposal

Disposing of the packaging

Dispose of the packaging according to type. Dispose of cardboard with waste paper and of films with recyclable materials.

Disposing of the product

Dispose of the product in accordance with the regulations that apply in your country.

Devices must not be disposed of in normal household waste

At the end of its life, the product must be disposed of in an appropriate way.

In this way, valuable materials contained in the device will be recycled and the burden on the environment avoided. Bring the old device to a collection point for electronic waste or to a recycling depot.

For more information, contact your local waste disposal firm or your local administrative body.

Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of along with household waste

Such batteries and rechargeable batteries can thus be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. All batteries and rechargeable batteries must be brought to a local or district collection point or to the retailer.

1. Infine, premere SET/MODE.

WET - X	MORE WET
WET	MORE DRY	X	-