Honeywell Personal Weather Station (TE242ELW)
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1. Multi Channel Capability to Monitor Temperature in up to 3 Remote Locations e Minimum and maximum memory for indoor and remote temperature e Indoor and Remote Temperature display e Programmable Ice Warning Alarm e Low Battery Indicators e Enhanced Blue Backlight G WEATHER AND TIME IN EASY TO READ DIGITS SNOOZEI LIGHT button e Stops the clock s alarm temporarily e Activates a backlight for 5 seconds CHANNEL button e Recalls a different remote sensor reading 1 2 or 3 e Activates the remote channels search UP A button e Increases the parameters e Activates US Time Zone selection mode e Activates manual search for atomic time signal e Enables time alarms W and S and Ice Warning Alarm MODE button e Toggles between time modes time with seconds and time with the day of the week e Activates clock s manual programming mode F DOWN F button e Decreases the parameters e Activates manual remote channels search e Disables time alarms W and S and Ice Warning Alarm G ALARM button e Allows toggling between the calendar display and three time alarm modes e Allows programming available alarms H MEM button e Toggles between current minimum maximum readings of the indoor and remote temperature e Clears the temperature memory WALL MOUNT RECESSED HOLE e Keeps the unit on the wall J BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Accommodates 2 two UM 3 or AA 1 5V alkaline batteries K REMOVABLE TABLE STAND e H2. any interference source such as a TV computer monitor microwave etc e Within concrete wall rooms such as basements or office buildings the received signal may be weakened Always place the Weather Forecaster near the window for better reception 13 ATOMIC CLOCK Immediately after establishing communication between the main unit and remote sensor the atomic time signal receiver will open and start to search for the atomic time signal The search usually takes between 5 8 minutes NOTE Do not press any buttons on the main unit during auto search as it may interrupt product s operation and you will need to start set up procedure again Once the atomic time signal is received the date and time will be set automatically and the 9 icon will appear NOTE It is necessary to set your Time Zone having in mind that the default zone is a US Pacific Standard Time PST Refer to MANUAL SETTINGS section If the time signal has not been received in 8 minutes you may use the MODE button to set the time and date manually Refer to the MANUAL SETTINGS section After the clock is set manually place the Weather Station by the window for the better reception The atomic clock receiver is programmed that it will continue to search for the atomic time signal daily for every hour between 1 00 am and 4 30 am Once the time signal has been successfully received the time and date will be updated automatically TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODE
3. damaged batteries and damaged parts e Do not tamper with the units internal components Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage These units contain no user serviceable parts e Use only fresh batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Read the user s manual thoroughly before operating the units 17 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting customer service Issue Symptom Solution Main unit US Atomic Time signal is not received Place unit by the window and keep it there overnight Remote sensor Cannot locate remote Check batteries sensor Check location Press and hold DOWN button on the main unit to search for the signal form the remote sensor Cannot change the channel Press RESET after setting the channel Cannot change the C to F and back Press RESET after setting C F Data does not match data on the main unit Initiate manual sensor search Press and hold DOWN button on the main unit 19 SPECIFICATIONS Mein Unit Indoor Temperature Proposed operating range 23 0 F to 122 0 F 5 C to 50 C Temperature resolution 0 2 F 0 1 C User selectable F or C temperature display Maximum number of remote sensors 3 one included Readings update interval every 45 seconds EL backlight Low battery indicators for each remote channel and main unit Clock Precise atomic time 4 US
4. sound 30 minutes earlier 15 16 than the Weekday or Single alarm e Select the desired Ice Warning Alarm interval in 15 minutes increments between 15 and 90 minutes using UP A or DOWN buttons e Press ALARM button to confirm and exit from the alarm setting mode ACTIVATING THE ALARM e Press ALARM button to enter into the desired alarm mode e Press UP A to activate or DOWN to deactivate desired alarm When alarms are activated the corresponding icons W S or PRE AL will be displayed SNOOZE When the time alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT button to temporarily stop it After the SNOOZE LIGHT is depressed the time alarm sound will resume in four minutes If the alarm is not disabled after that it will sound for two more minutes and then will stop by itself BACKLIGHT The backlight feature is enabled only after the time is set To activate the backlight press the SNOOZE LIGHT button once and both clock and weather station displays will light up for five seconds 17 PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully Here are a few precautions e Do not immerse the units in water e Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits e Do not subject the product to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity which may result in malfunctions shorter lifespan
5. Honeywell Personal Weather Station TE242ELW USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW BEFORE YOU BEGIN BATTERY INSTALLATION LOW BATTERY WARNING GETTING STARTED PLACEMENT OF THE UNITS REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM READINGS LOST COMMUNICATION TRANSMISSION COLLISION WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME ATOMIC CLOCK TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES MANUAL SETTINGS CLOCK ALARMS SNOOZE BACKLIGHT PRECAUTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS FCC STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Honeywell Wireless Personal Weather Station This device combines precise time keeping with monitoring and displaying the weather conditions from up to three remote locations In this package you will find e One main unit receiver e One remote sensor transmitter TS15C e One User Manual Please keep this manual handy as you use your new item It contains practical step by step instructions as well as technical specifications and precautions you should know PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES e New Double Tool Design e Time automatically sets to the US Atomic Clock e 12 or 24 hours Time Format e Dual crescendo Time Alarm with Snooze e Day of the week displayed in English Spanish French German and Italian e Long Range Wireless Reception of the Temperature from the Remote Sensor to the Main Unit from up to 200 feet 60 meters away e
6. S The Personal Weather Station displays current time in two display modes in hour minutes seconds format and in hour minutes day The date is displayed in month date format 13 14 MANUAL SETTINGS It is necessary to set the desired US TIME ZONE TIME ZONE Press MODE button once so that the Day of the Week abbreviation is displayed to the right of the time for example pm 2 37tu Select the Time Zone by pressing and holding UP A button for 3 seconds Keep holding UP A button until the desired US Time Zone Pacific Mountain Central or Eastern is highlighted on the display s US map located to the right of the time display and above the day of the week Release the UP A button The Time Zone is set CLOCK Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds the year will flash Press UP A or DOWN Y to change flashing digits After the year is set press MODE button to confirm and move to the next parameter month Continue setting month date hour minutes language for the day of the week and temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius Press MODE for the last time to return to the time of day with seconds after the last parameter is set CLOCK ALARMS The Personal Weather Station has two time alarms Weekday alarm W and Single day alarm S and one Ice Warning Alarm PRE AL If Weekday W alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash Mondays through Fridays If Single S day alarm
7. Time Zones 12 24 hour time format Crescendo 4 minutes alarm with 5 minutes snooze Remote Sensor Remote Temperature Proposed operating range with alkaline batteries 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Proposed operating range with lithium batteries 38 8 F to 158 F 38 8 C to 70 C Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F RF Transmission Frequency 433 MHz RF range Maximum 200 feet 60 meters Temperature transmission cycle approximately 45 seconds Low battery indicator Wall mount of Table stand Power Main unit 2 AA size UM 3 1 5V batteries not included Remote Sensor 2 AAA size 1 5V batteries not included Dinmensions Main unit 3 15 L x 5 98 H x 0 91 D inches Remote sensor 2 35 L x 3 77 H x 0 86 D inches 19 20 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 Warning Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment had 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 resid
8. al setup place the main unit close to the remote sensor e After reception is established the remote temperature will appear on the main unit s display position the remote sensor and the main unit within the effective transmission range of 200 feet 60 meters e The remote sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors depending on the area where the temperature is intended to be measured If you intend measuring outdoor elements place remote sensor outdoors e The main unit must be placed indoors NOTE 1 Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the remote readings are displayed 7 8 2 The effective operating range may be influenced by the surrounding building materials and how the receiver and transmitter are positioned 3 Place the remote sensor so that it faces the main unit receiver minimizing obstructions such as doors walls and furniture 4 Though the remote sensors are weather resistant they should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow The best suggested location for the remote sensor for outdoors is under the eave on the north side of the building NOTE When the temperature falls below freezing the batteries in the outdoor remote sensor may have reduced voltage supply and a shorter effective range We recommend using lithium batteries at temperatures of 32 F 0 C and below BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOTE SENSOR NOTE Install the batteries select the channel and temperature in C or F before
9. ential installation This equipment installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications 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 improve or correct turning the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 21 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name Meade Instruments Corp Address 27 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 Telephone No 1 949 451 1450 declare that the product Product No TE242ELW Product Name Honeywell Personal Weather Station Manufacturer Hideki Electronics Ltd Address Unit 2304 06 23 F Riley House 88 Lei Muk Road Kwai Chung New Territories Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The information above is not to be used as a contact
10. for support or sales Please call our customer service hotline refer to the Standard Warranty Information for all injuries instead 21 22 STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted from manufacturing defects for one year from date of retail purchase It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident misuse abuse commercial use or unauthorized adjustment and repair Should you require assistance with this product and its operation please contact our Customer Service 1 800 626 3233 Please direct all returns to the place of the original purchase Should this not be possible contact Meade Customer Service Hotline for assistance and to obtain a Return Goods Authorization RGA Returns without a return authorization will be refused Please retain your original receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy for proof of purchase Meade Instruments Corp reserves the right to repair or replace the product at our option Copyright 2010 Meade Instruments Corp All Rights Reserved The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc Honeywell International Inc makes no representations or warranties with respect to this product All user manual contents and information are subject to change 23 23
11. is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash only for this specific day and will not activate on 15 subsequent days If Ice Warning Alarm PRE AL is activated in will sound at the set time and alarm icon will flash once the remote temperature for Channel One 1 will reach 32 F 0 C and below NOTE Ice Warning Alarm can be set only if one or both Weekday or Single alarm are programmed SETTING THE WEEKDAY VV AND SINGLE DAY S ALARMS Press ALARM button once to enter into the alarms setting mode The default alarm is a Weekday alarm W The abbreviation OFF with a letter W next to it will be displayed if the alarm has not been set previously Press and hold ALARM button for two seconds The hour digit will flash Adjust the hour using UP A or DOWN buttons Press ALARM button again The minute digits will flash Adjust the minutes using UP A or DOWN Y buttons Press ALARM button again to confirm and the weekday alarm time will be set Set Single S day alarm if desired in the same manner SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM PRE AL If Weekday W or Single day S alarm is set the Ice Warning Alarm Pre AL can be programmed Press ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode The abbreviation OFF with a PRE AL next to it will be displayed Press and hold ALARM button for two seconds The number 30 will flash meaning that if selected the alarm will
12. m the remote sensor within two minutes dashes will be displayed Press and hold the DOWN W button on the main unit for two seconds to initiate another signal search PLACEMENT OF THE UNITS The main unit can be placed on any flat surface indoors The remote sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors on a flat surface or mounted on the wall REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE The remote temperature information line is located on the top line of the main unit s display The wave icon is located above the remote channel number indicates the reception status from the corresponding remote sensor There are three following types of the reception status may be displayed The unit is in a searchin j li mode Temperature reading is e i securely registered L No signals detected core The indoor temperature with the icon IN is located below the remote temperature information line NOTE If the indoor or remote temperature goes above or below operating range stated in specifications the main unit s display weather will show dashes on the corresponding line MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM READINGS The maximum and minimum record of the indoor and remote temperature will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit receiver To display the minimum maximum or the current reading press MEM button If no button is pressed for the next 15 seconds the unit will return to the current temperatu
13. mounting the remote sensor e Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver e Set the channel The switch is located in the battery compartment Channel 1 is typically selected if only one remote sensor is being used e Install 2 AAA size alkaline batteries not included matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws e Secure the remote sensor in the desired location MAIN UNIT e Remove the battery compartment door e Install 2 batteries UM 3 or AA size 1 5V matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door LOW BATTERY WARNING A low battery indicator sill will appear next to the indoor or remote data reading line of the main unit warning that the corresponding batteries need replacement GETTING STARTED WEATHER DISPLAY After batteries are installed remote sensor will transmit temperature data at 45 second intervals The main unit may take up to two minutes to receive the initial readings Upon successful reception remote temperature will appear on the top line of the main unit s display the default remote channel is channel one The main unit will automatically update readings at 45 second intervals After communication between the main unit and remote sensor has been established secure the remote sensor in the desired location If no signal is received fro
14. olds unit in upright position on a flat surface REMOTE SENSOR FEATURES e New double tool design e Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency e Case can be wall mounted using built in hanger e Selection of the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit e Three channel selection e LCD displays temperature and channel A LED INDICATOR e Flashes once when the remote sensor transmits a reading to the main unit e Flashes twice when battery power is low B BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Holds two AAA size batteries C RESET e Resets all previous settings D CHANNEL SWITCH e Selects the desired channel 1 2 or 3 E WALL MOUNT RECESSED OPENING 7 e Keeps the remote sensor on the wall F C F SWITCH e Selects the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit BEFORE YOU BEGIN e We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote sensor and main unit when temperatures are above 32 F 0 C We recommend using lithium batteries for the remote sensor when temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Avoid using rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements e ALWAYS install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit e Insert batteries before first use matching the polarity in the battery compartment e Press RESET after each battery change with a paper clip or similar tool e Remove protective plastic screen from LCD display if any e During an initi
15. re and humidity display To clear the memory press and hold MEM button for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased 11 LOST COMMUNICATION If the main unit display line for the remote sensor reading goes blank press and hold DOWN button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search If the signal still isn t received please make sure that e The remote sensor is in its proper location e The distance between main unit and remote sensor s is not over 200 feet 60 meters e The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote sensor and main unit If there is no reception please perform the following steps e Bring the main unit and remote sensor close together Remove four 4 small screws from the back of the remote sensor with small Phillips screwdriver and open the battery compartment e Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and reinstall them in the same manner Remote sensor LED indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal e Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner On the main unit select the same channel number using CHANNEL button as set on the remote sensor The remote temperature appeared on the main unit s display will show that transmission is being received successfully 11 12 TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from the other household devices
16. such as wireless doorbells home security systems and entry control may interfere with this product or cause temporary reception interruption This is normal and will not affect the general performance of the product The transmission and reception of the temperature and humidity readings will resume once the interference subsides WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology radio station WWVB is located in Ft Collins Colorado It transmits an exact time signal continuously throughout the most of the continental United States at 60 KHz frequency The Personal Weather Station can receive this WWVB signal through the internal antenna from up to 2 000 miles away Due to the nature of the Earth s ionosphere reception can be limited during the daylight hours The radio controlled clock will search for an alternate station that receives the atomic time signal from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder Colorado The WWVB tower icon on the unit s display will flash indicating a radio signal reception from the WWVB station If the tower icon is not fully lit or if the time and date are not set automatically please consider the following e During night time hours atmospheric disturbances are typically less severe and radio signal reception may improve A single daily reception is sufficient enough to keep the clock accuracy within 1 second e Make sure the unit is positioned at 8 feet 2 meters distance from
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