Kogan KAPOLTHERMA User manual

Professional Wireless Pool Thermometer User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................2
2. Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Parts List.........................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Remote Pool Thermometer Sensor Set Up......................................................................................3
1.3 Display onsole Set Up...................................................................................................................5
1.4 Display onsole Layout..................................................................................................................6
1.5 Sensor Operation Verification.........................................................................................................7
3. Remote Sensor Installation....................................................................................................................7
4. onsole Operation.................................................................................................................................8
1.6 Buttons.............................................................................................................................................8
1.7 Set (Program) Mode........................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Set Time....................................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Set Alarm Time.........................................................................................................................8
4.2.3 Set Date.....................................................................................................................................9
1.8 Alarm Mode.....................................................................................................................................9
4.3.1 Activating / Deactivating the Alarm.........................................................................................9
4.3.2 ancelling the Alarm................................................................................................................9
4.3.3 Snooze Alarm...........................................................................................................................9
1.9 Min/Max Mode..............................................................................................................................10
1.10 ° /°F Units of Measure...............................................................................................................10
1.11 Multi- hannel Operation.............................................................................................................10
4.6.1 Multi-channel Sensor Initialization........................................................................................10
4.6.2 Multi-channel Sensor Accuracy Note.....................................................................................11
4.7 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................11
5. Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................................11
6. Specifications.......................................................................................................................................11
1.12 Wireless Specifications................................................................................................................11
1.13 Measurement Specifications........................................................................................................12
1.14 Power onsumption....................................................................................................................12
7. Troubleshooting Guide........................................................................................................................12
8. Liability Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................13
10. Warranty:............................................................................................................................................14
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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Professional Wireless Pool
Thermometer with time, date, and indoor temperature. The following
user guide provides step by step instructions for installation, operation
and troubleshooting.
Important Note: nly install in fresh/chlorinated water. Do not
install in salt water. Do not exceed the operational range (-3 °C to 60
°C).
2. Getting Started
The Professional Wireless Pool Thermometer consists of a display
console (receiver), and a wireless thermometer (remote transmitter).
1.1 Parts List
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Item
1 Display Console
Frame Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.5 x 3.0 x 0.75 in.
LCD Dimensions (LxW): 2.5 x 2.0in.
1 Pool Float Thermometer transmitter
Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.5in.
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1.2 Remote Pool Thermometer Sensor Set p
Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery
polarity before inserting batteries.
1. Twist off the transmitter cover (counterclockwise), as shown in
Figure 1 (overleaf). Be careful not to stress the sensor wire.
Figure 1
2. Insert two AA batteries and close the battery door, as shown in
Figure 2. Take care not to pinch the sensor wire.
Figure 2
3. Locate the dip switches on the inside cover of the lid of the
transmitter.
Figure 3 displays all three switches in the FF position.
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Figure 3
4. Channel Number: The display console supports up to three
transmitters. To set each channel number (the default is Channel
1), change Dip Switches 1 and 2, as referenced in Table 1.
5. Temperature nits of Measure: To change the transmitter
display units of measure (°F vs. °C), change Dip Switch 3, as
referenced in Table 1(the default is °C).
DIP SWITCH F NCTION
1 2 3
D WN D WN --- Channel 1 (factory
default setting)
UP D WN --- Channel 2
D WN UP --- Channel 3
--- --- D WN °F
--- --- UP °C (factory default
setting)
Table 1
6. Verify the correct channel number (CH) and temperature units of
measure (°F vs °C) are on the display, as shown in and Figure
5.
Figure 4 Figure 4
Note: The following illustration shows the full segments of the
transmitter LCD for description purposes only and will not appear
like this during normal operation.
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Figure 6
1. Transmitter channel number
2. Water temperature
3. Water temperature units (°F vs. °C)
4. Transmitter indication (flashes when sent)
Verify the gasket is properly seated in the guide on transmitter cover.
Twist on the transmitter cover (clockwise), as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
1.3 Display Console Set p
Note: To avoid permanent damage, please take note of the battery
polarity before inserting batteries.
Remove the battery door on the back of the display. Insert two AAA
(alkaline or lithium, avoid rechargeable) batteries in the back of the
display console.
All of the LCD segments will light up for a few seconds to verify all
segments are operating properly, and the unit will beep.
Replace the battery door, and fold out the desk stand and place the
console in the upright position.
The console will instantly display indoor temperature, and the default
date and time. The thermometer transmitter will display --, then
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update remote temperature on the display within a few minutes. Do
not touch any buttons until the remote sensor reports in, otherwise
the remote sensor search mode will be terminated, and you must
power down and power up the console again by removing batteries.
When the remote sensor data has been received, the console will
automatically switch to the normal mode, and all further settings can
be performed.
If the remote does not update, please reference the troubleshooting
guide in Section 7.
1.4 Display Console Layout
Note: The following illustration shows the full segments of the
receiver LCD for description purposes only and will not appear like this
during normal operation.
Figure8
1. Transmitter channel number
2. Water temperature units (°F vs. °C)
3. Water temperature
4. Indoor temperature units (°F vs. °C)
5. Indoor temperature
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6. Time and snooze alarm
7. Time of day
8. Date
9. day of week
10. MIN/MAX icon
11. transmitter reception (flashes when received)
The normal display mode is as shown in Figure 9.
Figure9
1.5 Sensor Operation Verification
Verify the indoor and remote (water) temperature matches closely
while in the same location. The sensors should be within 3°C (the
accuracy is ± 3°C). Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to
stabilize.
3. Remote Sensor Installation
Place the remote sensor into the water (pool, spa, etc). The
temperature will take a few hours to stabilize. There is bracket on the
thermometer to optionally tether the float.
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4. Console Operation
1.6 Buttons
The display console includes the following buttons (and location)
1. MODE: on the back of the display
2. C/F: on the back of the display
3. MAX/MIN: on the back of the display
4. SET: on the back of the display
5. CHANNEL: on the top of the display
6. CLEAR: on the top of the display
1.7 Set (Program) Mode
Press the MODE button to switch between TIME -> ALARM -> DATE
The following section defines how to set the time, alarm and date.
Note: After 60 seconds of inactivity, the display will automatically
revert to the normal display mode (automatic time out).
Note: Press and hold the C/F button for two seconds to advance
rapidly.
4.2.1 Set Time
1. While in the TIME mode, press the SET button, and the hour will
begin flashing. Press the C/F button to advance the hour. Make
special note of the AM / PM icon.
2. Press the SET button again, and the minute will begin flashing.
Press the C/F button to advance the minute.
3. Press the SET button again, and the second will begin flashing.
Press the C/F button to toggle between 12 hour and 24 hour
display mode.
4. Press the SET button again to return to normal mode.
4.2.2 Set Alarm Time
1. While in the ALARM mode, press the SET button, and the alarm
hour will begin flashing. Press the C/F button to advance the
alarm hour. Make special note of the AM / PM icon.
2. Press the SET button again, and the alarm minute will begin
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flashing. Press the C/F button to advance the alarm minute.
3. Press the SET button again to return to normal mode.
4.2.3 Set Date
1. While in the DATE mode, press the SET button, and the year
will begin flashing. Press the C/F button to advance the year.
2. Press the SET button again, and the month will begin flashing.
Press the C/F button to advance the month.
3. Press the SET button again, and the day will begin flashing.
Press the C/F button to advance the day.
4. Press the SET button again to return to normal mode.
1.8 Alarm Mode
4.3.1 Activating / Deactivating the Alarm
1. While in the ALARM mode, press the C/F button to activate the
alarm. The alarm icon will appear .
2. Press the C/F button again to deactivate the alarm. The alarm
icon will disappear.
4.3.2 Cancelling the Alarm
When an alarm has been triggered, the alarm will sound and the alarm
icon will flash for 60 seconds. Press any button on the back of the
display to silence the alarm.
4.3.3 Snooze Alarm
When an alarm has been triggered, the alarm will sound and the alarm
icon will flash for 60 seconds. Press the CHANNEL button on the
top of the display or allow the alarm to time out to enter the snooze
mode. The snooze icon will flash (zz). After five minutes, the alarm
will sound again. After five consecutive snooze alarms, the snooze
alarm mode will be deactivated.
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