Artforma S3 User manual

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User Manual
,,of the S3 Weather Station”

Description of the device
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Indoor
Outdoor
0C to +50 C (+32 F to +122 F) accuracy +1.5C
-25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) accuracy +1.5C
Temperature range
Indoor
Outdoor
20 % - 95 %
20 % - 95 %
Humidity range
Temperature measurement resolution
Humidity resolution
Temperature and humidity
Air pressure measurement range
Alarm clock duration
Snooze duration
Radio frequency
Weather station power supply
0.1 C
1 % RV
Measurement every 30 sec.
850 hPa to 1050 hPa
2 minutes
5 minutes
433 MHz
Power adapter 4.5 V, 200 mA, batteries 3 x 1.5 V
AAA (batteries not included)
Specification
Technical data

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Warning!
The weather station is equipped with an atomic clock obtained with the use of wireless tech-
nology. Possibility of signal reception in wireless devices may depend on external factors
such as:
Significant transmission distance
Location inside concrete buildings
Close location of:
- Electrical devices
- Mountains and valleys
- High buildings
- Level crossings, high voltage cables etc.
- Computers and televisions
- Metal constructions.
Features
s3 weather station configuration
1200/4,7” (diagonal) a screen with digits of 28 mm showing time
Automatic time and date setting with DCF radio signal
2 alarm clocks
Programmed snooze
Night view brightness control
Weather forecast on a colourful screen: sunny, partially cloudy, fully cloudy, rain, storm
12-hours weather forecast based on air pressure changes
Indoor and outdoor temperature and air humidity (RH%)
Min. and max. temperature and air humidity values records
Calendar month-day
Display in C/F degrees
12/24 hours time format
433MHz wireless external transmitter
Main unit powered from an external power adapter
Batteries: 3 alkaline batteries “AAA” for for archiving data from the main weather station, 2
alkaline batteries “AAA” for an external transmitter. (batteries not included)

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Remember to place the device in a place with an optimal signal. Preferably, it should be
placed near a window at a suitable distance from metal surfaces and electrical devices.
Quick Set
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Plug the power adapter providing the power supply to the weather station to a permanent
electrical energy source (without a wall switch) with alternating voltage 120v – 230V.
Place the mirror behind the weather station next to the wireless external transmitter. There
is a cover in the rear part of the external transmitter. Slide it and open, then put 2 AAA alkali-
ne batteries inside. Make sure the channel switch is set to position 1. Put the battery com-
partment cover back in place.
Make sure that number 1 (i.e. channel 1) is displayed next to the temperature and external
humidity. You can choose channel 1 by pressing the button.
The weather station will start receiving a signal from the external transmitter within few
seconds. In the end, put the external transmitter in a dry and shaded place.
In the event of a power cut, repeat the device setting procedure.
Warning!
The external transmitter handles transmission in an open space for a distance up to 60
meters. However, the actual transmission range may vary depending on the signal's route. It
means that each obstacle (roof, walls, floors, ceilings, high trees etc.) reduces the transmis-
sion range by half.
s3 weather station configuration
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The weather station requires three “AAA” alkaline batteries in order to ensure back-up power
supply in case of short-term power failure.
If there is a power failure, the illumination will turn off. However, a back-up battery will be able
to maintain time and all settings of the device. In order to turn on the illumination for 5
seconds, press the “Zz” button and the sun sign once.
In order to install the batteries, first of all, put the device front facing downwards on an
equal surface.
Then, slide out and remove the battery housing.
Following the polarity signs “+” and “-, put three “AAA” alkaline batteries in the compart-
ment.
Eventually, place the battery compartment cover back in place.
Installation of back-up batteries in the device

In order to switch off the DCF signal reception,
press and hold and buttons
for two seconds - the clock will
make a short sound signal and the function will
be unlocked. Press the buttons twice once again
for 2 seconds – the clock will make 2 short
signals and the function will be unlocked.
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s3 weather station configuration
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DOWN (°C/°F) WAVE (RADIO SIGNAL)
/WAVE
(C/ F)
WARNING
When the clock receives the radio-controlled time signal, all buttons are inactive, except for
snooze and illumination buttons.
When the device will receive data relating to the temperature and external humidity, it will
start reception of the DCF time signal. The icon will start to pulsate.
DCF signal reception (the icon is pulsating)
Successful reception (the icon does not move)
Failed reception (the icon will turn off)
Upon reception of DCF time code, the weather station will automatically update an accurate
time. The clock will try to receive the DCF signal automatically every night at: 1:00 AM, 2:00
AM, 3:00 AM If it fails till 3.00 AM, the device will try to receive the signal once again at 4:00
AM and 5:00 AM. In case of failure, the device will stop attempts of reception till 1:00 AM on
the next day.
Reception of the DCF time signal
In order to launch the DCF signal
reception manually, press the
button and hold it for
2 seconds.
In order to stop the DCF signal recep-
tion, press the button
and hold it for 2 seconds.
WAVE / (C/ F)
WAVE / (C/ F)

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s3 weather station configuration
The device settings are made in the following order: time band settings, 12/24 hours format,
hours, minutes, year, month, day, month-day display or day-month display and snooze dura-
tion.
Manual settings of the S3 weather station
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In order to set the time zone, first, press the button and hold it for 2 seconds – the
time display will change to “00”. Use buttons to set a chosen time zone: +12 to -12
In order to choose the time format, press button once again – the time display will
change to “24Hr” and it will start to pulsate. Press or button to choose the “12Hr”
time format. Once you choose 12-hours format, the PM indicator will show up on the
display.
In order to set time, press button once again – the digits “0” of the hour will start to
pulsate. Press or button to set a right hour. If you would like to speed up settings,
press and hold the button.
In order to go to minute setting, press the button – the digits “00” representing
minutes will start to pulsate. Press or button in order to set minutes. Press and
hold button to speed up settings.
In order to set the year, press the button – “Yr” and “2013” will start to pulsate.
Choose the button and button and set a right year.
In order to set the month, press the button – the indications of the month will start
to pulsate. Press the or button and choose the current month.
In order to set the day, choose the button once again – the indications of the day
will start to pulsate Press the or button and set the current day.
In order to choose the calendar display mode month-day “m”, “d” or day-month “d”, “m”,
press – the month-day “m”, d” indications will start to pulsate. Make a choice using
the or button.

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Press the button once in order to turn on only the Alarm Clock 1 – an icon will
appear on the display screen
Press the button once again in order to turn on only the Alarm Clock 2 – an icon
will appear on the display screen
Press the button once again in order to turn on the Alarm Clock 1 and 2 – an icon
and will appear on the display screen
Press the button once again in order to turn on the Alarm Clock 1 and 2 – an icon
and will appear on the display screen
Turning on or off the day alarm clock
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In order to choose snooze duration (within the range from 5 to 60 minutes) press
button once again, then “SN” and “05”. Then, use or button.
In order to return to the normal mode, press the button. The return to the normal
mode will also be made automatically if you do not press any button within 10 seconds.
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In order to set the hour of the alarm clock, press the button once – the time will
change to “6:00” and „A1”. Then, press button and hold it for 2 seconds in order to
launch the alarm clock time pulsing. Press the or button and set the chosen time.
In order to set minutes of the alarm clock, press the button once again – the
minutes of the alarm clock will start to pulsate. Use or buttons to set minutes.
In order to finish setting of the Alarm Clock 1, press the button once.
Then the weather station will return to the normal mode.
In order to set time of the Alarm Clock 2, press the button twice in the normal
display mode – prepare the above-mentioned steps to set the Alarm Clock 2.
Alarm clock settings

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Warning
If you move the mirror with a weather station from one floor of the building to another one or
to another building, it may affect the accuracy of measurements. The weather station should
be used all the time at the same altitude above sea level. Remember that if you move it to
another place, it may took 12 hours until it will stabilise and will start to provide accurate data.
The weather station provides a weather forecast 12 hours in advance. The weather forecast
does not have to be fully compatible with the current weather outdoors.
Press the MEM button and hold it, so that the air pressure value in hPa will appear instead of
the calendar view. Press the MEM button and hold it to return to the calendar view.
WAVE / (C/ F)
Temperature display in C or F
Displaying the air pressure values
In order to display the temperature in C or F units, press the button
Weather forecast and pressure change indicator
The weather station has an integrated barometric pressure sensor measuring the air
pressure changes over time. For about 12 hours, the station collects and calculates the
mean values of the air pressure, then it creates a weather forecast for the next 12
hours.
Air pressure changes indicators
When the arrow appears, it means that the air pressure is increasing and we
can expect that the weather will be better.
When the arrow appears, it means that the air pressure is decreasing and we
can expect that the weather will be worse.
When the arrow appears, it means that the air pressure is stable.
Weather forecast and temperature

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Press the MEM button once in order to display the maximum internal/external temperature
and humidity values with “MAX” icons on the display screen. Press this button once again to
display minimum internal/external temperature and humidity values with “MIN” icons
showed on the display screen.
When the maximum and minimum values are displayed, press and hold the MEM button to
reset both records and launch a new maximum and minimum values recording.
The device has 6 weather icons that can be displayed
Displaying maximum and minimum
external/internal temperature and humidity
Weather icons
SUNNY
SUNNY WITH A FEW CLOUDS
(PARTIALLY CLOUDY)
FULLY CLOUDY
RAIN
STORM
ICE WARNING
The ice warning icon appears when
the temperature outdoors is below +3 °C

Reset
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Indicator of discharged battery in the external transmitter
If the icon appears indicating that the battery level of the external transmitter starts to
be low, you will probably have to replace batteries for new ones.
Low battery voltage may be caused by an extremely cold weather (e.g. a temperature below
-10 C).
Remember not to use rechargeable batteries since they do not provide the recommended
1,5V voltage.
Other issues
If the weather station displays incorrect data or digits, that may be caused by electrostatic
discharges or interferences from other devices. In in such case, press the RESET button using
a sharp tool. The device will reset itself to the default settings, then you will have to set the
time, calendar and alarm clock time once again.
Troubleshooting

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Remember not to expose the device to high temperatures, water or direct sunlight.
Avoid any contact of the device with corrosive materials.
Do not open the internal cover and do not interfere into the parts of the device.
Do not connect the device to any power adapters with improper specification or wrong
voltage.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

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