Honeywell TC152 - Wireless Range Gauge User manual

Honeywell
Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor
Temperature
(TC152)
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE 7
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 9
BATTERY INSTALLATION 10
LOW BATTERY WARNING 11
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND 11
GETTING STARTED 11
LOST COMMUNICATION 13
TRANSMISSION COLLISION 13
CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES 13
INDOOR TEMPERATURE 14
MANUAL SETTINGS 14
PRECAUTIONS 15
SPECIFICATIONS 17
FCC STATEMENT 18
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 19
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION 20

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Honeywell Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor
Temperature. This device monitors and displays rainfall data along with
the indoor temperature.
In this package you will find:
•One main unit (receiver)
•One remote rain gauge (transmitter)
•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.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN UNIT
FEATURES
•Wireless transmission of the rainfall data from the remote rain
gauge to the main unit up to 100 feet (30 meters) away
•Rainfall may be displayed in inches or mm
•Programmable Rain Alarm
•7 days of rain collection history
•Built-in rain gauge installation level
•Hourly, daily and weekly rainfall history
•Quartz clock with calendar
•Programmable Time Zones
•Day of the week in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian
•Wall mount or desktop option
•Low battery indicator

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FRONT VIEW
A. WEATHER AND TIME INFORMATION IN A TWO - LINE LCD
DISPLAY
B. ALARM button
•Toggles display between the rainfall modes – a current rainfall
data and a rain alarm programming mode
•Activates the high rainfall alarm setting mode
C. MODE button
•Toggles display between the rainfall modes – for the past hour,
24hours, and for the past 7 days
D. UP (▲) button
•Increases parameters in the clock programming mode
E. SET button
•Toggles between four clock modes – time with seconds, time with
the day of the week, Time Zone programming and calendar
•Allows entering into the clock programming mode
F. ▲button
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•Toggles between the rainfall modes – for the past hour, 24 hours,
and for the past 7 days
•Increases parameters in the rain mode
•Enables or disables rain alarm
G. ▼button
•Toggles between the rainfall modes – for past hour, for the past
24 hours, and for the past 7 days
•Decreases parameters in the rain mode
•Enables or disables high rain alarm
•Enforces the remote rain gauge signal search in the rain mode
REAR VIEW
H. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING
Keeps the main unit on the wall
I. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Accommodates 2 (two) UM-3 or AA 1.5V alkaline batteries.
J. REMOVABLE TABLE STAND
Keeps main unit in upright position on a flat surface
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REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
FEATURES
•Precipitation measurement
•Remote rainfall data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz
signal
•100 feet (30 meters) transmission range without interference
•Built-in installation level
•Mounting hardware
•Non-corrosive protective screen
A. Rain gauge bucket
Holds all rain gauge components
B. Knob
Secures the top on the rain gauge bucket
C. Rain gauge bucket feet
Allow securing the rain gauge on its place
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REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
D. Funnel-shaped top with battery compartment
Contains battery compartment and rainfall counting electronics
E. Battery compartment
Holds two AA-size batteries
F. Screws
Secure battery compartment cover
G. Built-in leveler
Allows leveling rain gauge on the surface
H. Bucket see-saw mechanism
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Collects the rainfall in one of its containers and self-empties once full
I. Protective screen
Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
•We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote rain gauge
and main unit when temperatures are above 32°F (0°C). We
recommend using lithium batteries for remote rain gauge when
temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable batteries
cannot maintain correct power requirements).
•ALWAYS install batteries into the remote rain gauge before the
main unit.
•Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity in the
battery compartment
•Remove protective plastic screen from LCD display (If any)
•During an initial setup, place the main unit close to the remote
rain gauge
•Important: Only after reception is established (the remote rainfall
data will appear on the main unit’s display), you may position and
mount the remote rain gauge sensor within the effective
transmission range of 100 feet (30 meters) from the main unit
•The remote rain gauge must be placed outdoors on the open
area, away from the walls, fences and trees and level.
•It is important that excess precipitation can freely flow from the
remote rain gauge.
•The main unit must be placed indoors.
NOTE:
1. Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the remote
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rainfall is displayed.
2. The effective operating range may be influenced by the surrounding
building materials and how the receiver (main unit) and transmitter
(remote rain gauge) are positioned.
3. Place the remote rain gauge so that it faces the main unit (receiver),
minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
NOTE: When the temperature falls below freezing, the batteries in
the remote rain gauge may have reduced voltage supply and a
shorter effective range. We recommend using lithium batteries at
temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below.
We also recommend covering the remote rain gauge tightly with a plastic
during the winter time or move it indoors.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
•Unlock the funnel-shaped top on the rain gauge by turning both
knobs on the sides in an anti-clockwise direction
•Remove the funnel-shaped top lifting it off the rain gauge bucket
•Remove 7 small screws from the battery compartment cover
using a small Phillips screwdriver
•Insert 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included), matching the
polarities as shown in the battery compartment
•Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws
•Insert the funnel-shaped top into the rain gauge bucket and
secure it into place by turning the knobs clockwise
RAIN GAUGE PLACEMENT TIPS
•Make sure that the remote rain gauge is level – check if the ball
bearing inside the bucket is at the midpoint of the leveler

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•Place the protective screen over the top to protect the rain gauge
from the debris
•Mount the rain gauge using mounting hardware provided
•Make sure that the rain gauge is in open area where precipitation
falls directly into the gauge’s bucket, ideally 2-3 feet above the
ground
MAIN UNIT
•Open the battery compartment door
•Install 2 batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) matching the polarity
as shown in the battery compartment
•Replace the battery compartment door
LOW BATTERY WARNING
A low-battery indicator [ ] will appear on the remote rainfall reading
line of the main unit, warning that the corresponding batteries need
replacement.
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND
The main unit has a removable table stand that supports it on the flat
surface.
Attach table stand to the bottom of the main unit in the slots provided.
The main unit can also be mounted on the wall using the recessed screw
hole. The table stand must be removed prior to mounting.
GETTING STARTED
After batteries are installed, the remote rain gauge will transmit rainfall
data at about 183 second intervals. The main unit may take up to two
minutes to receive the initial readings. Upon successful reception, the
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rainfall reading (0.00) will appear on the top line of the main unit’s display.
The main unit will automatically update readings at 45-second intervals.
If no signals received from the remote rain gauge, dashes [- - -] will be
displayed.
Press and hold the DOWN (▼) button on the main unit for two seconds
or until Rain symbol will start flashing, to initiate a signal search for the
remote rain gauge.
REMOTE RAINFALL DATA
The remote rainfall information line is located on the top line of the main
unit’s display.
The rain icon is located to the left of the rainfall reading and indicates
the reception status from the remote rain gauge.
There are three following types of the reception status that may be
displayed:
The unit is in searching
mode.
Rainfall readings are
securely registered.
No signals detected. - - -
Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall
reading in inches or mm.
RAINFALL HISTORY
The rainfall history records will be automatically stored in the memory of
the main unit. There are three historical records may be displayed – for
the past hour, past day and past week.
To display any of available rainfall history reading, use MODE, UP or

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DOWN buttons. The display sequence is: LAST HOUR, LAST 24
HOURS, and LAST 7 DAYS.
LOST COMMUNICATION
If the main unit display line for the remote rain gauge reading goes blank,
press and hold the ▼button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search.
If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure that:
•The remote rain gauge is in its proper location.
•The distance between main unit and remote rain gauge is not
over 100 feet (30meters).
•The path between units is clear of obstacles. Shorten the
distance if necessary.
•Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote rain gauge
and main unit.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from the other household devices 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 remote readings will resume once the interference
subsides.
CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
Date is displayed in month-date or date-month format. Each press of the
SET button will toggle the clock modes between the time with seconds,
time with the day, time zone and a calendar.
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INDOOR TEMPERATURE
The indoor temperature is locating above the day of the week
abbreviation/seconds and can be viewed either in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
NOTE: If the indoor temperature goes above or below operating
range stated in specifications, the display will show dashes [- - -]
MANUAL SETTINGS
CLOCK
•Press and hold SET button for 3 seconds: the language
abbreviation letters will flash
•Press UP button to select the desired language –EN(English),
DE(German), FR(French), IT(Italian), or SP( Spanish)
•After the language is set, press SET button to move to the next
value – the indoor temperature digits will flash
•Press UP button to select the temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit
•Continue setting the year, month, date, calendar format, 12 or 24
hour time format, hour and minutes.
•Press SET for the last time to return to the default mode (time of
day with seconds) after the last parameter is set.
TIME ZONE
The option to set a time zone is provided for your convenience – if you
will travel or move to the place with a different Time Zone, you won’t have
to set clock again. You would need to adjust only a Time Zone.
•Select Time Zone setting mode by pressing SET button until the
word “ZONE” will appear on the top of time display
•Press and hold SET button until flashing“0:00 +” digits will
appear prompting to set the desired time zone in 30 minutes

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intervals
•Press UP button selecting a desired time interval and press SET
confirming the setting
HIGH RAIN ALARM
The high rain alarm for the past 24 hours can be set and displayed at any
time by pressing ALARM button on the front panel.
To set the high rain alarm,
•Press the ALARM button on the front panel until the “ALARM HI”
will appear on the upper right corner of the rainfall information
line.
•Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds or until the
rainfall data digits will flash.
•Enter the rainfall amount you want to set the rain alarm for using
the buttons Sor T
•Press the ALARM button again to confirm and the high rain
alarm will be set
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if
handled carefully. Here are a few precautions:
•Do not immerse the units in water.
•Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials. They
may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits.
•Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature, or humidity, which may result in malfunctions,
shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and damaged parts.
•Do not tamper with the units internal components. Doing so will
invalidate the warranty and may cause damage. These units
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contain no user-serviceable parts.
•Use only fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
•Read the user's manual thoroughly before operating the units.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit
TIME
12/24 hour display in hh: mm format
Date format: month-day or day-month format
Day of the week is selectable in five languages (English, Spanish,
French, German, Italian)
Time zone manual adjustment
WEATHER
Rainfall
Proposed operating range: 0 to 1999.9mm/0 to 78.74 inch
Rainfall resolution: 0.03 inch (0.7 mm)
Indoor Temperature
Proposed operating range: -5.0°C to +50.0°C/23.0°F to 122.0°F
Temperature resolution: 0.1°C/0.2°F
User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display
Low battery indicator
Wall Mount or Desktop option
Remote Rain Gauge
Remote Rainfall Data
Proposed operating range: -5.0°C to +50.0°C/23.0°F to 122.0°F
RF transmission frequency: 433 MHz
RF transmission range: maximum 100 feet (30 meters)
Rainfall transmission cycle: approximately 183 seconds
Power
Main unit: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)
Remote rain gauge: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)
Dimensions
Main unit: 2.64(L) x 4.84(H) x 1.02(D) inches
Remote rain gauge: 6.49(L) x 6.89(H) x 4.72(D) inches
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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 residential 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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for
help.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We
Name: Hideki Electronics, Inc.
Address: 7945 SW Mohawk, Tualatin, OR 97062
Telephone No.: 1-503-612-8395
declare that the product
Product No.: TC152
Product Name: Wireless Rain Gauge with Indoor Temperature
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 for support or
sales. Please call our customer service hotline (refer to the Standard
Warranty Information) for all injuries instead.
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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.
Note that online product registration is required to ensure valid warranty
protection.
To register your product, go to our Company website at:
www.honeywellweatherstations.com. Click Online Product Registration
under the Customer Service menu.
Should you require assistance with this product and its operation, please
contact our Customer Service 1(866) 443 3543.
Please direct all returns to the place of the original purchase. Should this
not be possible, contact Hideki Customer Service for assistance to obtain
a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). 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.
Copyright (2007) Hideki Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell Intellectual
Properties Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or warranties with
respect to this product.
All user manual contents and information are subject to change.