La Crosse Technology BBB86118 Operating and maintenance manual

Model: BBB86118
Instructional Manual
DC:030716
Atomic Clock and Weather Station
Table of Contents
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Welcome .........................................................................................
LCD Features ...................................................................................
Setup .............................................................................................
Atomic Time Signal ...........................................................................
Settings: Time, Date, etc. ..................................................................
Set Time Alarm ................................................................................
Snooze ...........................................................................................
Deactivate/Activate Alarm .................................................................
Temperature Alerts ...........................................................................
Temperature Alert Sounds .................................................................
Sensor Reception .............................................................................
Weather Forecast Icons .....................................................................
Forecast Tendency Arrows .................................................................
HI/LO Indoor/Outdoor Temp ..............................................................
Temperature Trend Arrows .................................................................
Low Battery Icons .............................................................................
Position Clock ..................................................................................
Mount Temperature Sensor ................................................................
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................
Specications ...................................................................................
Warranty and support .......................................................................
FCC Statement .................................................................................
Canada Statement ............................................................................
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Atomic Time
AM/PM Indicator
Outdoor Temperature Trend
Indoor HI/LO Alert Icons
Indoor TemperatureAtomic Signal Reception Tower
Alarm Icon
Snooze Icon
Low Battery Icon (Clock)
Weekday
Forecast Trend
Forecast (all icons shown)
Sensor Reception Strength
Low Battery Icon (Sensor)
Month/Date
Indoor Temperature Trend
Outdoor HI/LO Alert Icons
Outdoor Temperature
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Atomic Digital Clock with forecast,
designed for years of trouble-free performance.
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Setup
1. Insert 2-AA batteries into the TX141-Bv2 temperature sensor
according to polarity.
2. Insert 3-AA batteries into the clock.
3. After 5 minutes, place sensor in a shaded outdoor location.
4. Set time and date.
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• Once batteries are installed, the clock will automatically search at
UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• If there is no WWVB reception, the clock will search for the atomic
time signal every 2 hours until the WWVB time is received.
• After reception, this clock will only search for the atomic signal
after midnight.
• From normal time display, press and release the SEARCH button to
search for the WWVB time signal.
• Please be sure you have selected your time zone from the list in the
Settings menu. When the Atomic time signal is received, the clock
will set to the time zone selected. Default is Eastern time.
• For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
Atomic Time Signal
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Settings: Time, Date, etc.
Buttons on
side of clock
• Hold the SET button to enter time set mode.
• Press the +or -buttons to adjust the values.
• Press the SET button to conrm adjustments
and move to the next item.
• Press the SNOOZE button at any time to exit.
Time set order:
1. Beep ON/OFF
2. Atomic ON/OFF
3. Time Zone
4. DST ON/OFF
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date
10.Fahrenheit/Celsius
Note: If Atomic OFF is selected, you
move directly to the hour.
• Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to begin:
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CST
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PST
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Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaskan
Hawaiian
1. Beep ON (default) or OFF 2. Atomic ON (default) or OFF
4. DST ON (default) or OFF
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3. Time Zone-EST (default)
ALARM
SEARCH ALERTS
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11. Press SET to conrm and exit.
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Set Time Alarm
The alarm will be active when set.
1. Hold ALARM 3 seconds: Alarm Hour
Use the +/- button to select.
2. Press ALARM: Alarm Minutes
Use the +/- button to select.
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7. Year
5. Hour 6. Minutes
8. Month 9. Date 10. Fahrenheit/Celsius
Snooze
• When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to silence the alarm
for 10 minutes.
• The snooze icon Zz will ash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE to silence the alarm for 24 hours.
• This is a crescendo alarm. It will sound for 2 minutes then shut off if no
buttons are pressed.
Deactivate/Activate Alarm
• The alarm is active when set.
• From normal time display, press and release the ALARM
button to deactivate or activate the alarm.
• The alarm icon (clock) will show when active.
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Hour Minutes

Set Alerts:
1. Hold the ALERT button 3 seconds. Outdoor ALERTS HI OFF shows.
2. Press and release the +/- button to turn ON the alert.
3. Press the ALERT button again and the outdoor HI alert value will
ash.
4. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the alert value.
Temperature Alerts
This clock offers HI and LO indoor and outdoor temperature alerts.
• Outdoor HI
• Outdoor LO
• Indoor HI
• Indoor LO
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5. Press ALERT: Outdoor ALERTS LO OFF will show.
6. Press and release the +/- buttons to turn ON the alert.
7. Press ALERT again LO alert value will ash.
8. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the alert value.
9. Press ALERT: Indoor ALERTS HI OFF will show.
10.Press and release the +/- buttons to turn ON the alert.
11.Press ALERT again HI alert value will ash.
12.Press the +/- buttons to adjust the alert value.
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Outdoor HI Alert
Outdoor LO Alert

13. Press ALERT: Indoor ALERTS LO OFF will show.
14. Press and release the +/- buttons to turn ON the alert.
15. Press ALERT again LO alert value will ash.
16. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the alert value.
17. Press ALERT to conrm and exit.
Note: If OFF is selected for the alert, you will skip the alert value
and move to the next alert ON/OFF setting. Press SNOOZE at
anytime to exit.
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• When armed alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times once
per minute.
• The ashing alert icon will indicate if is a LOW or HI alert.
• Press any button to stop the temp alert sound. The alert icon ash
while value is in alert range.
Temperature Alert Sounds
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Indoor HI Alert
Indoor LO Alert

Weather Forecast Icons
Intelligent Weather Forecast:
This station learns. Please allow 7 days for barometric calibration. This
will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.
Six forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to predict
weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.
PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY
RAINY STORMY SNOWY
SUNNY
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FORECAST
Note: e snowy icon will appear in place of rainy and stormy icons
when the outdoor temperature is below 32°F.
Forecast Tendency Arrows
The forecast trend indicators update every 30 minutes. The trend
reects changes in pressure (1 hPa) over the past 3 hours.
E.G.: At 3:00 — compares to 12:00 data; at 3:30 — compares to
12:30.
Pressure is rising, weather
expected to improve
Pressure is unchanged
Pressure is falling,
weather expected to worsen
FORECAST
Sensor Reception
• Hold the SEARCH button 3 seconds to search for the sensor.
• The strength signal icon will ash until the sensor signal is received
or for 3 minutes if no signal available.
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HI/LO Indoor and Outdoor Temperatures
The clock saves the HI and LO temperature readings and automatically
resets all records at midnight.
HI: Press and release the +button to view indoor high than outdoor
high temperatures since midnight.
LO: Press and release the -button to view indoor low than outdoor
low temperatures since midnight.
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Temperature Trend Arrows
The temperature (2°F/1°C) trend indicators update every 30 minutes
or less.
Compares the last 3 hours and changes on every ½ hour:
E.g. : At 3:00 - compare to 12:00 data; at 3:30 -compare to 12:30 …..
etc.
Temperature rose over
the past 3 hours
Temperature is
unchanged over the
past 3 hours
Temperature fell over
the past 3 hours
Low Battery Icons
• Low battery icon near outdoor temperature, change batteries in the
outdoor sensor.
• Low battery icon near indoor temperature, change batteries in the
clock.
Position Clock
The clock has a pullout stand sit on a desk or table, or a hanging hook
to mount on the wall.
• For best Atomic time reception, orientate the clock with the front or
the back facing Ft. Collins, Colorado.
• Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless
phones, gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers, etc.
• Place within range of the outdoor sensor (300 feet open air).
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Option 1:
• Install one mounting screw into a wall leaving some
extended.
• Place the transmitter onto the screw, gently pull the
transmitter down to lock the screw into place.
Option 2:
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the
sensor and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
• Mount the sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well
shaded location. Sun will make it read high.
• Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically to drain
moisture.
• The maximum wireless transmission range is over 300
feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or oors.
Mount Temperature Sensor
• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable
for 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 with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
Care and Maintenance
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Warranty and Support
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty
(from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing
defects in materials & workmanship.
Before returning a product, please contact our friendly
customer support with questions or visit our online help:
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Product Registration:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Protected under U.S. Patents: 5,978,738 | 6,076,044 | RE43903
Specications
Indoor Temp Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Outdoor Temp Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters) RF 433MHz (open air)
Clock: 3-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Power TX141-Bv2: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Clock: Over 12 months with reputable batteries
Battery life TX141-Bv2: over 12 months with reputable batteries
Clock: 12.19” W x 1.59” D x 11.80” H
(309.6 W x 40.4 D x 299.8 H mm)
Dimensions TX141-Bv2: 1.57”W x 0.82” D x 5.11” H
(40 W x 20.8 D x 129.7H mm)
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This equipment has 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 generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, 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 try to correct 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 into 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.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
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.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment. Such changes or
modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in
part, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical
process without the written permission of the publisher.
This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is
regularly checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We
disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their
consequences.
All trademarks and patents are recognized.
Canada Statement
This device complies with CNR Industry Canada license -exempt devices.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Statement
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