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Thank you for your confidence in purchasing the Geonaute WS900 weather station.

This high qualitydevice gives you an indication of the weather conditions for the

next 12 to 24 hours by measuring changes in atmospheric pressure. In addi-

tion, it offers a quick reading of indoor temperature, outdoor temperature, humi-

dity level, barometric pressure measured by the wireless sensor, the hour, and the

date. Thanks to the weather information supplied by this station, you can anticipate

untimely changes in the weather. You can thus outfit yourself properly for your outdoor
athletic activities. The station can also display information measured by an optional
UV sensor (sold separately according to in-store availability) that indicates the inten-
sity of the harmful sunshine. Carefully read this pamphlet before using the device and
retain this information during the entire life of the product.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Geonaute guarantees the initial purchaser of this weather station that it is free from any defects of
materials or manufacture for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

Please keep your

receipt as proof of purchase.

• This guarantee does not cover damage resulting from misuse, from a failure to observe the precau-

tions for use, nor from accidents; neither does this guarantee cover damage resulting from improper
maintenance or from use of the item for commercial purposes.

• This warranty does not cover damage resulting from repairs carried out by persons not authorized

by Geonaute.

• The guarantees contained herein explicitly replace all other guarantees, including the implicit gua-

rantee of merchantable goods and/or suitability for use. Geonaute cannot under any circumstances
be held responsible for any damage, whether direct or indirect, general or specific, caused by or
related to these directions for use or the products they describe.

• During the warranty period, the item will either be repaired free of charge by an authorized repair

service or replaced free of charge (at the discretion of the distributor).

• The guarantee does not cover batteries or cracked or broken casings where signs of impact are evi-

dent.

NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE

The weather station is designed to measure temperatures and humidity levels indoors (at the level of
the sensor) and outdoors (at the level of the wireless sensor).
It gives a local weather forecast, calculated with the aid of barometric measurements, for the coming
12 to 24 hours.

It also graphically displays the barometric pressure and past readings.
It gives the time in 2 time zones and features a daily alarm.

A1. LCD Display
A2. MODE: changes settings and displays
A3. MIN/MAX: displays the current, low, and high temperatures, humidity, and UV readings

A4. HISTORY: displays the pressure and UV readings from the last 24 hours
A5. ALARM: activates and sets the alarm
A6. SNOOZE / LIGHT: engages the snooze alarm 8 minutes later and the backlighting.
A7. SELECT: changes fields
A8. CHANNEL: changes the displayed measurement channel

B1. °C/°F Control: changes temperature units.
B2. RESET (battery compartment): re-initializes the station.
B3. MB/ In HG: changes pressure unit.
B4. UP: increases setting, activates radio control
B5. DOWN: reduces setting, deactivates the radio control
B6. Battery housing
B7. Ventilation holes

C1. Weather forecasts through icons
C2. Temperature and humidity display
C3. UV index/barometer, graphic display of pressure reading or UV index over the last 24 hours
C4. Clock, alarm, calendar

D1. LCD display
D2. LED status indicator

E1. Reception of signal from the station
E2. Channel number
E3. Low battery indicator
E4. Time
E5. Temperature unit (°C or °F)
E6. Temperature or humidity display

F1. Hole for attachment to wall
F2. Channel selector switch (CHANNEL)
F3. RESET button: re-initialization of sensor
F4. °C/°F switch for choosing temperature units
F5. SEARCH
F6. Radio signal format control US (DCF) for Europe and UK (MSF) for the English system
F7. Battery housing
F8. Table stand

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Once the batteries have been inserted in the sensor, data will be transmitted in 60 second intervals.

Transmission status:

The reception icon displayed in the temperature/humidity field indicates the transmission status.

Locating a remote sensor:

In searching for information sent by a sensor on a new channel, press

SELECT

to enter the tempe-

rature/humidity field (the symbol “

” is displayed on the side of the field. Then simultaneously press

MIN/MAX

and

CHANNEL

for 2 seconds to begin an active detection of remote sensors.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

•

Handle this device with care. Do not drop it or subject it to significant impact.

•

Do not dismantle the device or the sensor. Doing so would void the Geonaute warranty and may
damage the device. This does not apply to changing the batteries, as described under the heading
"Changing the Batteries".

•

Please read instructions carefully before use and use the device under normal operating conditions.

•

The receiver is not watertight. It is designed for indoor use. Place it on a flat, stable surface or fas-
ten it to the wall in a well-ventilated, clean room, away from direct sunlight.

•

The wireless sensor is resistant to splashing, but it should never be immersed in water or exposed
to heavy rain. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and wind.

•

Do not expose the receiver or the sensor to extreme temperatures. In wintertime, cold temperatu-
res reduce the power and lifetime of the sensor's batteries. This means that at cold temperatures
(0°C), the sensor may stop transmitting a signal even though it was transmitting at summer tempe-
ratures (20°C). Move the sensor closer or use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, which are less sensi-
tive to the cold, and change the batteries more often.

•

Like any device utilizing radio transmission, the receiver and the wireless sensor are sensitive to
electromagnetic interference. Do not place them near electromagnetic sources (televisions, compu-
ters, cordless telephones, electrical equipment) that could impair their functioning.

BATTERIES

The batteries are supplied with this device :

•

Main device 4 x LR6 (AA) 1.5V

•

Wireless sensor 2 x LR6 (AA) 1.5V

Insert the batteries prior to first use, observing the orientations indicated in the battery compartment.
For best results, place the batteries into the sensor before the main device. Press

RESET

after every

change of batteries.

Installing the batteries in the remote sensor and selecting the chan-

nel

The remote sensor runs on two AA (LR6) batteries. To install them and select the channel:
1. Unscrew the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Select the channel number using the

CHANNEL

switch. If you are simply changing the batteries,

do not change the position of the

CHANNEL

switch. Note that once a channel has been assigned

to a sensor, you can change it only by removing the batteries or re-initializing the unit.

3. Choose the format for the radio control for the time: EU (DCF) for Europe (24 hour mode) and UK

(MSF) for the English system.

4. Insert the batteries in strict observance of the polarities.
5. Press

RESET

using a fine point.

6. Then set the temperature unit: °C (Centigrade degrees) or °F (Fahrenheit degrees) with the appro-

priate switch.

7. Put the battery compartment cover back on and retighten the screws.

Icon

Description

Search for sensors by station

At least 1 active channel was found

Channel 1 is active and is sending data

(the number indicates that the channel is

currently displayed)

-- -- is displayed in the

temperature/humidity

field

The sensor for the selected channel can-

not be found. Check the transmission or

the sensor batteries.

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FIRST USE

Important:

This paragraph is crucial to ensuring proper use of the device. It is very important to follow the ins-
tructions

step by step

when using the station for the first time. Do not skip any steps or do them out

of order. The order of the steps is important.

In case of problems, you can always come back to this procedure to reset the whole system and get
a fresh start.

Procedure for initializing and installing a temperature/humidity
sensor

It is important to start the initializing or problem-solving procedure according to the precise configura-
tion described below. The following checklist must be followed in the right order. Each item on the list
is important.
- You have 4 new LR6-AA batteries for the station. The batteries are not installed in the device.
- You have 2 new LR6-AA batteries for the sensor. The batteries are not installed in the device.
- 1 precision Phillips-head screwdriver for the screws on the sensor.
- The WS900 station, with battery cover open.
- ALL the temperature/humidity sensors (3 max), with battery covers open and table stands.
- A fine point for pressing the sensor reset button

All the elements are placed on the same table, away from any source of interference (television, por-
table phone, etc.)

1. Place the batteries into the first temperature/humidity sensor using the indicated orientation.

2. Choose a communication channel for the first sensor by flipping the “CH” switch on the rear of the

sensor, inside the battery cover. Write it down in the following table:

3. Choose the format for the radio control signal for the time: EU (DCF) for Europe (24 hour mode)

and UK (MSF) for the English system

4. Press the sensor

RESET

button

5. Then set the temperature unit: °C (Centigrade degrees) or °F (Fahrenheit degrees) using the

appropriate switch.

6. Close the sensor battery cover using the 4 Phillips-head screws.

To search for information sent by a new UV sensor, press

SELECT

to enter the UV-barometer field

(the symbol “

” is displayed on the side of the field.) Then simultaneously press

MIN/MAX

and

CHANNEL

for 2 seconds to begin an active detection of remote UV sensors.

Installing the batteries in the main unit.

Once you have installed the batteries in the remote sensor,
you can install the four AA (LR6) batteries in the main unit.
To do so:
1. Gently remove the cover of the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries in strict accordance with the polarities

indicated in the battery compartment.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on.
4. Press

RESET

every time after changing batteries.

Important :

Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Instead, for longer service use alkaline batteries with this device.

Note :

For both the remote sensor and the main unit, change the batteries as soon as they are low.

The station’s low battery indicator (

) is in the weather forecast window and is displayed as soon

as the batteries are low.

Low battery indicators:

This station informs the user when the batteries for different features become depleted:

•

The indicator located in the weather forecast field shows when the station batteries are depleted.

•

The indicator located in the temperature/humidity field shows when the batteries of the remote sen-
sor are depleted.

•

The indicator located in the UV/barometer measurement field shows when the batteries for the
optional UV sensor are depleted.

RECYCLING

The "crossed-out trash can" symbol means that this product, as well as the batteries it
contains, is made of recyclable materials.

They should not be disposed of with

municipal waste.

When the batteries and electronic product are worn out, return them to a recycling or
collection facility.
This treatment of your electronic waste will protect the environment and your health.

Channel

Sensor number Tº/H%

Description of sensor position

E.g.: 1

attic

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17. Place the station and the sensors in their permanent locations. Make sure to position the sensors

upright, and not to exceed the distances recommended in the instructions, depending on whether
or not there are obstacles between the sensor and the station.

18. Scroll through the various outdoor temperature channels by pressing on the

CHANNEL

button,

and verify that the temperature measured by each of the sensors is displayed on the screen. If it
is not, press simultaneously on

MIN/MAX

and

CHANNEL

to initialize data transmission. If there

still is no temperature displayed, start over by first bringing the unrecognized sensor closer to the
station.

Physical installation

Mounting the main unit

This unit can be mounted on a flat surface using the table stand.

Mounting the remote sensor

The remote sensor is fitted with a wall mount. It can also be placed on a horizontal surface with the
folding table stand.

Important :

The sensor and the station must be placed in an upright position for the signal to be transmitted pro-
perly!

Position the sensor vertically on the work table using the built-in table stand.

Optional:

Installing other sensors. This weather station is compatible with the WS70 sensor sold

separately.

8. Take a second sensor. Carefully repeat steps 1 through 5 in the same order and

choose a free channel

CHANNEL

(Step 2). Fill in the information on the table in step 2 to identify

each sensor and its channel number. The UV sensor is installed in the same way.

NB: Some sensors have no radio control switch. In such cases, skip this step. The station then takes
into account the time from the sensor supplied in this pack.

9. Insert the batteries into the station according to the indicated polarities. Close the cover and reins-

tall the base. Verify that the station is displaying something. If it is not, check the position of the bat-
teries.

10. Press the station

RESET

button to reinitialize the measurements.

11. Select the temperature measurement field (C2) by pressing

SELECT

several times, so that the

indicator “

” appears in this field.

12. Display channel 1 in the outdoor temperature field by pressing repeatedly on the

CHANNEL

but-

ton.

13. Press simultaneously on

MIN/MAX

and

CHANNEL

to initiate transmission. The symbol above

number 1 starts flashing.

14. Display channel 2 by pressing

CHANNEL

. Initialize transmission by pressing simultaneously on

MIN/MAX

and

CHANNEL

. Repeat the operation for each channel utilized by the sensors, accor-

ding to the information entered into the table in step 2.

15. Setting the time: the station automatically sets the time when it establishes a connection with the

atomic clock in Frankfurt (Germany). The icon “

” at the lower left of the screen flashes while

this connection is being established. When the connections is established, the icon is displayed
permanently with a symbol that indicates the reception quality of the time signal.

If the time has not set itself after a couple of minutes (2 to 10 minutes), or if the indicated time
does not correspond to your time zone, perform a manual setting in accordance with the proce-
dure explained in the appropriate chapter in the manual. To enter the set mode, deactivate the
radio control for the time by pressing the

DOWN (B5)

button for 2 seconds, until the icons disap-

pear. Then press the

MODE

button for 3 seconds. Use the arrows located on the back of the

device to change the parameters.

16. Setting climate conditions: it is not necessary to set the climate conditions display. This starts with

“

” and graduallycomes up to speed after 24 hours. After 24 hours if there is still a signifi-

cant difference between real local weather and the display on the station, you can initialize the
station by using a fine point to press the station

RESET

button. It is then necessary to repeat steps

9 through 12.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM

This device has 4 display fields for easy reading.
Each line has a precise function:

•

Weather forecasts,

•

Temperature and humidity

•

Measuring barometric pressure and UV (after installation of optional sensor)

•

Time, alarm, calendar.

You can select active display by pressing the

SELECT

key. A triangular symbol is then displayed to

the left of the active field.

Most fields have options for alternative displays (time/alarm or barometer/UV).
Press

MODE

in the active field to change options or

ALARM

to change from clock to alarm.

Explanation of each display

Displaying weather forecasts

Icon for weak batteries in main device

Weather display

Transmission distances

Important:

The maximum transmission distances for the signal vary according to the surrounding materials and
electromagnetic interference.

The table below describes typical distances in different situations:

Outdoors, no obstacles

30 - 60 m

Small obstacles (window, plywood door, wooden

table, couch)

20 - 30 m

Electric devices (stereo system, TV, computer,

washing machine, microwave)

10 - 15 m

Radio devices, satellite antenna, cell phone

0 - 15 m with risk of random discon-

nections

Brick walls

5 -10 m

Reinforced concrete wall, several walls

5 m or no transmission

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Temperature/humidity displays

The weather station can receive and display information gathered by a maximum of 5 remote sensors.

•

Present, low, and high temperatures and relative humidity.

•

Comfort level indicator and trend curve (rising, falling, or stable).

Data are measured, transmitted, and displayed approximately every 60 seconds.

icon for the selected field

temperature trend

number of channel displayed

low battery indicator for remote sensor

humidity trend

temperature indicator

MIN

and

MAX

temperature unit ºC, ºF

heat index indicator

humidity indicator

MIN

and

MAX

10.

hygrometer

11.

comfort levels

•

Selecting unit of measurement: turn the°C/°F switch to the chosen position.

•

Selecting the remote sensor from which you wish to display information: press

CHANNEL

to alternately display information from the different sensors recognized by the station. The “

” icon

indicates the number of the selected sensor.

•

For alternate display of all connected sensors, hold down

CHANNEL

for 2 seconds. The data for

each sensor are displayed for 3 seconds.To terminate the automatic scanning, press

CHANNEL

once again, or press

MIN/MAX

LOW/HIGH RECORDINGS

•

Press MIN/MAXseveral times to display the current low/high recordings for the selected sensor.

•

To erase regordings, press

MIN/MAX

for 2 seconds. An audible signal wil sound to confirm that the

memory has been erased.

This device is capable of detecting changes in local atmospheric pressure.
Based on the gathered data, this device can forecast local weather for the next 12 to 24 hours. The
accuracy of the weather predictions is 70 to 75%.

Important:

The weather forecasts do not necessarily reflect the

current

situation. Rather, they indicate the situa-

tion for the next 12 to 24 hours. They are forecast. At night, the "

" icon means clear weather.

NB :

The night icon is displayed during the night, arbitrarily between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

NB :

If the temperature measured on the remote sensor for channel 1 is lower than 2°C (35.6 °F), the

icon “

” changes to icon “

” .

Icon

Description

Clear

Partly cloudy

Cloudy

Rainy

Snowy

6
7

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Backlighting

Press

SNOOZE-LIGHT

to activate the backlighting for 8 seconds.

Re-initializating system

Re-initializing the functions of the device is accomplished using the

RESET

button. The

RESET

but-

ton is located on the back of the device.

•

Press

RESET

when you change batteries, or any time the device does not function properly (for

example, it doesn’t establish a radio frequency connection with the sensor or the radio controlled
clock). When you press

RESET

, all the settings return to their default value, and you lose all recor-

ded information.

Barometer

This device records fluctuations in atmospheric pressure in order to provide weather forecasts. The
measurements of atmospheric pressure for the present and for the preceding 24 hours are recorded
by the main device (indoors).

Display of barometric pressure

UV display

Low battery icon for the UV sensor

UV value display

Start of countdown for UV exposure time.

UV level index

User’s exposure time to UV

Atmospheric pressure/UV diagram

SPF applied to user for exposure to UV

10.

User’s skin type for exposure to UV

11.

User number (for UV Mode) or hourly record for UV and atmospheric pressure readings

12.

Altitude/atmospheric pressure/ UVI reading

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND

The trend curves are indicated beside the readings for temperature and current humidity level.

Comfort level

The comfort level indicates if the environment is pleasant, based on readings for temperature and cur-
rent humidity level.

This information is indicated in the humidity field when the current reading is displayed.

Heat index

The heat index communicates 4 warning levels at high temperatures.

To display the heat index:

Press

SELECT

to enter the temperature field. “

” is displayed next to the field.

Press

MODE

to display the heat index.

Press

CHANNEL

to select the desired channel.

If the temperature is below 26°C / 80°F, or the desired channel is not activated, the heat index displays “

”

Trend

Increase

Constant

Decrease

Temperature

Humidity

Level

Temperature

Humidity

Humid (WET)

All

>70%

Comfortable (COM)

20-25°C

40-70%

Dry (DRY)

All

<40%

Category

Temperature

Danger

°C

°F

Extreme Danger

>54.5

>130

Danger

40.5-54.4

105-130

Extreme caution

32.2-40.5

90-105

Caution

26.6-32.2

80-90

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UV indication (optional)

This weather station is compatible with a WS90.UV sensor (sold separately; not included in the pack).
This sensor provides the following information:

•

Record of the ultra-violet index for 10 hours.

•

Automatic calculation of acceptable exposure time to UV based on preset user profiles (maximum
of 4 users).

•

UVI Danger Alert when the UV index reaches dangerous levels. The UV data are indicated in the
same field as the barometer. Press

SELECT

to enter the barometer field; the “

” appears in the

barometer field. Then press

MODE

to display the UV icon and the data.

Important:

The UV sensor must be recognized (see paragraph on installation of additional sensors) for the func-
tions relative to UV measurements to be usable.

Countdown for exposure time to UV

To set the countdown for exposure time, you must input the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and skin type
as follows:

Press

SELECT

to enter the barometer field, and then press

MODE

to select the UV display.

Press

CHANNEL

to select a user from 1 to 4.

Press

MODE

for 2 seconds to enter set mode and input skin type for the selected user.

Press

DOWN

to choose among 4 settings for skin type. Then press

MODE

to confirm and

enter the set mode for SPF.

Press

DOWN

to increase or decrease the SPF value. Then press

MODE

to confirm and

enter the set mode for countdown for UV exposure time.

Press

DOWN

to start or stop the countdown. Press

MODE

to exit display mode for user’s

remaining time and begin the countdown for exposure time. The user’s remaining time for expo-
sure to UV is displayed and the icon flashes.

When the countdown reaches "0", an alarm sounds for 2 minutes. Press any key to turn off the
alarm. The “

” icon flashes for 2 minutes even if the alarm has been turned off.

Barometer display field

•

Press

SELECT

to enter the barometer field. The indicator triangle is displayed in the relevant field.

•

If necessary, press

MODE

to change from display of UV indices to barometric pressure display. The

» icon is displayed.

The barometric data are indicated in 2 fields in the middle of the display.

•

The upper field displays a bar graph for 24 hours.

•

The lower field indicates past or present readings.

Selecting unit of measurement

•

Press the °C/°F button

mb/inHg

to change the display units.

Barometer record

In the barometer field, press

HISTORY

several times to scroll through the measurements. The num-

ber indicated in the

box specifies when the measurement was made (e.g., : 2 hours before, 3

hours before, etc.).

Bar graph display

The bar graph visually indicates the atmospheric changes between the present time (0) and the pre-
ceding 24 hours (-24).

Altitude setting

Set the altitude where you live relative to sea level. This allows for pecise atmospheric pressure
readings.
1. Enter the barometer field.
2. Press

HISTORY

for 2 seconds.

3. Press

DOWN

to set the altitude in 10 meter increments (- 100 m to 2500m).

4. Press

HISTORY

to confirm.

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To start a manual search for reception from the RF clock: press

SEARCH

on the sensor for

2 seconds. If the sensor still is not located, check the batteries.

Activating/deactivating the radio control

IF you wish to set the clock manually, you must first deactivate the radio control command.

•

To do so, enter the Clock/Alarm field

•

Then press

DOWN

on the main device for 2 seconds.

•

To activate it, enter the Clock/Alarm field, and then press

for 2 seconds.

Radio control activated:

Radio control deactivated:

Setting the clock

Necessary if the radio control is deactivated or you are too far from the RF signal.

•

Press

SELECT

to enter the Clock field. “ ” is displayed next to the field.

•

Press

MODE

for 2 seconds.

•

Select a time zone (+ / - 23 heures), 12 / 24 hour format, hour, minute, year, date / monthly format,
month, date, day and display language.

•

Press

DOWN

to change the setting.

•

Press

MODE

to confirm. The language choices are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian,

and (S) Spanish. The language selected determines how the week is displayed.

Clock control display

•

Press

SELECT

to enter the Clock field. “

” is displayed next to the field.

NOTE :

The language choices are (E) English, (F) French, (D) German, (I) Italian, and (S) Spanish.

The language selected determines how the week is displayed.

•

Press the

MODE

button to alternate between:

•

Hour and seconds

•

Hour and day

•

Hour and time zone

•

Calendar

Alarms

This device has two alarms: the daily alarm and a pre-alarm for snowy weather.

•

The daily alarm

can be set to go off every day at the same time.

•

The pre-alarm

sounds only when the daily alarm is turned on and the recorded temperature from the

channel 1 sensor falls to 2°C (35.6 °F) or lower.

Maximum/minimum memory for UVI (UV Index)

To display maximum and minimum memory for UVI:

Press

SELECT

to enter the barometer field.

Press

MODE

to select UV display.

Press

MIN/MAX

to show current, maximum, and minimum UV readings.

Press

MIN/MAX

for 2 seconds to erase the UVI memory.

Clock and calendar

This device indicates the time and date according to radio control signals or manual settings that
you input.

The time and date are automatically updated by the radio-controlled clock by official organizations for
tracking time in Frankfurt (Germany) and Rugby (England), unless this function is deactivated. The
signals are received by the sensor (RTGR328N) within a radius of 1500 km (932 miles) of a signal.

Important:

If the station is not less than 1,000 km from from one of the two specified antennas (specifically in the
USA and all the countries of North and South America, in China and all the Asian countries) or if envi-
ronmental conditions prevent proper reception of the signal, set the clock and the calendar manually
as explained in the following procedure.

Initial reception is established in 2 to 10 minutes, and is initiated when you turn on the device and
every time you press

RESET

. Once reception is established, the reception icon stops flashing.

The

icon displayed in the clock field indicates 2 factors:

• Connection between the main device and the sensor that gathers the RF signals (

)

• Reception of the RF signal (

)

Association of the 2 icons:

Icon

Direction

The device is in contact with the sen-

sor and has synchronized the time.

The device is in contact with the sensor,
but the time has not been synchronized.

The device has lost contact with the

sensor, but the time is synchronized.

The device has lost contact with the sen-

sor and the time is not synchronized.

The device cannot reach the sensor.

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Power supply

Main device
4 x LR6 (AA) 1.5V batteries
Temperature’humidity device
2 x LR6 (AA) 1.5V batteries
For longer performance it is advisable to use alkaline batteries with this device.

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting table will guide you in resolving minor incidents. Use it to analyze any problems
you may encounter. Carry out the problem-solving procedures in numerical order

Important !!! :

For any problems other than those described above, or for any problems you cannot resolve alone,
place the station and the sensors on a table and carry out the initializing procedure

STEP by STEP

as described in the initialization procedure.

The order in which the steps are carried out is

very important

Setting the daily alarm

1. Press

SELECT

to enter the clock field. “

” is displayed beside the field.

2. Press

ALARM

to see the alarm. (AL is displayed above).

3. Press

ALARM

for 2 seconds.

4. Select the hour and the minutes.Press

DOWN

to change the settings.

5. Press

ALARM

to confirm.

6. The icon for the daily alarm is displayed when the alarm is set.

SPECIFICATIONS – TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Specifications

Temperature

Unit: °C or °F
Indoor measurement range: -5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F)
Outdoor measurement range: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Display resolution: 0.1 °C (0.2° F)
Comfort: 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F)

Min / Max Memory

Relative Humidity
Measurement range: 25% to 95%
Display resolution: 1%
Comfort: 40% to 70%
MIN / MAX Memory

Barometer

Unit mb / hPa or inHg
Display resolution: 1 mb (0.03 inHg)
Altitude: -100 to 2500 meters (-328 to 7750 feet)
Display: Sunny (day/night), partially cloudy (day/night), cloudy, rainy, snowy

Temperature/humidity sensor

RF frequency: 433 MHz
Distance up to 70 meters (230 feet) with no obstruction
Transmission Approx. every minute
Channel No. 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5
Unit °C or °F

Radio controlled clock

Synchronization Auto or deactivated
HH/MM/SS time display
Time format 12 hour AM/PM (MSF format)
24 hour (DCF format)
Calendar DD / MM or MM / DD;
Day of the week in
5 languages (E, G, F, I, S)
Daily Alarm
Pre-alarm: Crescendo for 2 minutes
Snooze alarm for 8 minutes

Incident

Resolution

1 You want to set a para-

meter and can’t do it.

1. Make sure the correct field is indicated by the “triangle” symbol. If not, press

SELECT

to navigate between information fields.

2. Then activate the desired display (for example between barometer and UV) by pressing the

MODE

key severay times until the correct icon appears.

2 You can’t read the tem-

perature measured by
the sensor on the sta-
tion.
---.- is displayed in the
”outdoor temperature”
field"

1. Connection lost: the signal sent by the sensor is not being received by the station. - force the connection to reset by pressing simultaneously on

MIN/MAX

and

CHANNEL

. The symbol above the channel number flashes while the connection is being made.

2. The channel displayed is not the right one: Check the parameters of the sensor (position of the

CHANNEL

switch inside the sensor battery cover);

verify that the number of the channel displayed on the station matches the number of the switch on the sensor. If this is not the case, press on the

CHANNEL

button of the station to scroll through the channels until you find the right number.

3. The sensor has fallen or is lying down. The sensor's antenna will work properly only if the sensor is in an upright position. Use the stand provided to

ensure that the sensor is in the best position.

4. The sensor and the station are too far apart, or transmission is hindered by objects generating interference (concrete walls, antennas etc.) Bring the

sensor closer or eliminate the interference, then reset transmission (

MIN/MAX + CHANNEL

5. The sensor's batteries are low, so the sensor does not have enough power for data transmission.

Change the sensor's batteries, then reset transmission (

MEM+CHANNEL

3 The temperature is dis-

played, but is very diffe-
rent from the anticipated
value.

1. The

MIN/MAX

mode has been displayed by mistake. -> Press repeatedly on

MIN/MAX

to display the current temperature.

2 The sensor is exposed to a local microclimate: a source of heat (e.g. heating pipe, chimney etc.) or cold (draft) is affecting the temperature measure-

ment very locally. Move the sensor away from this source of temperature interference.

3. Set the display units according to the procedure indicated in the appropriate chapter (°C/°F).

4 The weather conditions

displayed don’t corres-
pond to reality.

1.The calculation algorithm has not had enough time to calculate the forecasts. Wait at least 24 hours to obtain a reliable forecast.
2- You have changed the altitude of the station. Wait 24 hours. If the forecasts are still not reliable then, press

RESET

and wait another 24 hours.

3. For all other cases: Press

RESET

and wait 24 hours.

5 The time indicated is dif-

ferent from the actual
time

1. The time displayed is the time of the second time zone; verify that the "

ZONE

" icon is not displayed. As needed, press several times on

MODE

display local time.

2. The alarm is displayed;
3. Press the

ALARM

button several times to redisplay the hour.

4. You are not in the same time zone as Frankfurt - program the time difference with Frankfurt, then display the hour of the time zone as the local time;

see the relevant section for programming instructions.

5. You are not within range of the antenna in Frankfurt (around 1,000 km). The antenna icon, in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, is not dis-

played.Set the time manually as indicated in the relevant section.

6 You cannot set the time.

1. Deactivate the radio control by selecting the time/date field by pressing

SELECT

several times and then pressing

DOWN

for 2 seconds (to reactivate

this function press

UP for 2 seconds.)

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CONTACT

As we strive to continually improve the products we develop, we are interested in your feedback
regarding the quality, the functionality, and the usage of our products.

• In France, please call the customer service center at:

0810 08 08 08 (local call)

• For any other country, please leave a message under the relevant heading on our website:

www.decathlon.com

We promise to answer you promptly.

Re-initializing/RESET

The

RESET

button located on the back of the station (inside the battery compartment) is to be used in

case the device does not function satisfactorily or malfunctions. Use a stylus to hold the button down. All
the settings return to their initial default values. You must again perform the manual settings and custo-
mize the display.

Maintenance

Here are a few tips for maintaining the weather station:
1. Never immerse this device. If the unit comes into contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft,

lint-free cloth.

2. Never use an abrasive or corrosive cleaner on this device. Abrasive cleaners may scratch the plas-

tic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.

3. Do not expose this unit to excessive pressure, shocks, dust, extreme temperatures or dampness.

Such treatment would cause malfunctioning, reduce the lifetime of the electronic circuit, damage
the batteries, and deform the product.

4. Do not dismantle the device and do not touch the internal components. Doing so would void the

warranty and could damage components that cannot be repaired by the user.

5. Only use brand new batteries. Do not mix brand new batteries with old batteries, since the old ones

could leak.

R&TTE

May be used in EU countries.
Complies with European directive 99/5/EC

FCC

This device complies with section 15 of the FCC regulation.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:
1 – There is no risk of this device producing harmful interference.
2 - This device must accept any interference received, including interference which may cause malfunc-
tioning.

This equipment has been tested and judged to be in compliance with the limits of class B digital devi-
ces, pursuant to section 15 of the FCC regulation. These limits aim to ensure a reasonable level of
protection from harmful interference within the framework of a residential setting. This equipment
generates, utilizes, and emits radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed according to instructions,
it may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, it is in no way guaranteed that
no interference will be produced in specific settings. Should this equipment cause interference harmful
to radio or television reception, which may be determined by turning the device on and off, the user is
advised to remedy such interference by implementing one or several of the following measures:
- Reorient or move the reception antenna.
- Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
- Plug the equipment into a power outlet in a different circuit from the one in which the receiver is plug-

ged.

- Ask the vendor or an experienced radio/television technician for advice.

Important:: Any changes or modifications not explicitly approved by Décathlon may void the
authorization granted to the user to utilize the equipment.

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