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TE256W
Slim Indoor/ Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer
with Atomic Clock
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Meade Instruments Weather Forecaster! This device combines precise time keeping, monitoring and displaying of current temperature/ humidity data from up to three remote locations (additional sensors are required). Meade Instruments is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes for professional and amateur astronomers – famous for its innovative, high performance telescopes at affordable prices. Meade Instruments now brings that same pas
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INSTALLATION Communications between the main unit (receiver) and the remote sensor (transmitter) is wireless. This allows you to greater flexibility in choosing the location of remote sensor. The remote transmits data up to 164 feet (50 meters) over an open, unobstructed area. The remote sensor can be located either indoors or outdoors, allowing you chose where your data is obtained. NOTE: • It is critical to power the remote sensor BEFORE setting up the main unit. • It is critical to power u
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REMOTE TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR (TS21) FEATURES • Remote data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency • Single transmission channel • Case can be wall mounted using accessory hanger A. BATTERY COMPARTMENT AB • Holds two AAA-size batteries B. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE • Mounts the remote sensor on the wall BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: When the temperature falls below freezing point 32F° (0C°), battery voltage will drop which may result in reduced the transmission range. For opti
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PLACEMENT • The remote sensor should be placed under eaves or a similar location with free air circulation, sheltered from direct sunlight and extreme weather. • Ideally, place the remote sensor over soil, rather than asphalt, which would cause false readings. • Avoid placing the remote sensor near sources of heat, such as chimneys and heating elements. • Avoid areas that collect heat from the sun and radiate heat, such as metal, brick or concrete structures, paving, and patios. • The i
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FRONT B C F E D A G I H REAR J K L 6
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A. INDOOR TEMPERATURE/ HUMIDITY window B. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/ HUMIDITY window C. CLOCK window D. DOWN (? ) button • Select the next available mode • Press and hold for 2 seconds to search for wireless signal from remote sensor. • Decrease parameters. E. UP (? ) button • Press to select the next available mode • Increase the parameters • In time with seconds display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to activate/ deactivate atomic time signal search manually. • In time with weekday display
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BATTERY INSTALLATION • Remove the battery door located at the back of the main unit. • Insert two (2) CR2032 lithium cell batteries and replace the battery compartment door. PLACEMENT • When mounting the main unit on the wall or vertical surface, fold the table stand back into the unit. • Make sure that the main unit is locating within the operating range of all remote sensors. • Ideally the main unit should be placed within line of sight of remote sensors. Avoid placing the main unit whe
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VIEWING REMOTE (CHANNEL) TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Static Display: • Press the CHANNEL button to select measurements from different remote sensors, each is MODE to a unique channel 1, 2 or 3. Channel Auto-Scan Display: • To enable an automatic scan of all channels, press and hold CHANNEL, until the icon is displayed. The measurements from each remote channel will be alternately displayed with a 5 seconds viewing. NOTE: the channel auto-scan feature can be activated only if there
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CLOCK WINDOW 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 main unit 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
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TIME AND CALENDER • Press and hold MODE button until the day of week language abbreviation “ENG” will flash • Press the UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) selecting the day of the week in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch or Swedish. • After the language of weekday is set, press MODE button to confirm and move to the next parameter (year) • Continue setting the year, month, day, time format (12 or 24 hours), local hour and minutes, using the same technique • After programming is comple
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MAINTANANCE CHANGING BATTERIES • If the low battery indicator lights up, replace batteries in the corresponding unit. • Do not mix old and batteries. CLEANING The main unit and remote sensors housings can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Small parts can be cleaned with a cotton tip or pipe-cleaner. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents or solvents. Do not immerse electronic components in water. TROUBLESHOOTING Check here before contacting customer service. Issue Symptom Solution US Ato
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SPECIFICATIONS Main 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 Humidity (Indoor) Operating Range: 30% to 80% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: 7% Sampling Interval: 10 seconds Clock Precise atomic time 4 US Time Zones 12/24 hour time format Crescendo 2 minutes alarm with 8 minutes snooze Remote Sensor Remote Temperature Proposed operating range with alkaline batteries: -40°C to +
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Battery Safety Instructions • Always purchase the correct size (2 x 1.5V AAA, 15A/15AC ANSI, LR6 IEC), (2 x ANSI/NEDA-5004LC, IEC-CR2032) and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. • Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. • Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. • Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -). • Remove the batteries from any weather station which is not to be used for an
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