LEXIBOOK SM1102 User manual

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
REMOTE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAIN UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE TRANSMITTER OR REMOTE
TRANSMITTER(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RECEPTION AT 434 MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SETTING THE ALARM FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SETTING CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FORECAST FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SM1100 WEATHER STATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lexibook®SM1100 weather station with its
integrated forecasting facility.
The station will provide you with the following information:
"the time;
"weather forecasts in the form of icons;
"inside and outside temperatures;
"the outside humidity as a percentage;
"minimum and maximum day temperatures;
"warnings if the humidity reaches certain levels or temperature limits are
exceeded.
The outside temperature and humidity are recorded using a 434-MHz wireless thermal
sensor. No cable connection is needed. The Lexibook®SM1100 weather station
can accommodate up to four remote sensors. One sensor is provided with the
product.
Please read all the instructions carefully so that you fully understand your weather
station’s functions.
The Lexibook®SM1100 model is equipped with a liquid crystal display. During use, this
display may appear defective, especially if you are using the weather station for the first
time or moving it. If this occurs, place the weather station flat on a table for ten minutes.
This will allow the liquid crystals to fill up any empty spaces.
PLEASE BE SURE YOU INSERT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE UNIT BEFORE
YOU INSERT BATTERIES INTO THE MAIN UNIT.
1. Battery compartment lid.
2. “AA” type batteries.
3. “AAA” type batteries.
4. Battery compartment.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
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The remote unit functions on two “AAA” batteries. To insert or replace these batteries,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the stand with the handle.
2. Loosen the screw at the back of the compartment and remove the lid.
3. Insert the alkaline batteries, taking care to follow the polarity indications.
4. Replace the lid on the unit and secure it by tightening the screw firmly.
5. If the “battery low” indicator flashes on the LCD, you must replace the batteries.
6. The unit is now ready to receive the telecode and house code. (Please refer to the
section on CONFIGURING THE TRANSMITTER OR REMOTE TRANSMITTERS).
IF THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW -18°C (0°F), THE BATTERY IN THE
REMOTE UNIT IS LIABLE TO FREEZE. IN THESE CONDITIONS, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BRING THE REMOTE UNIT INDOORS. THE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL YOU THE FREEZING POINT OF THE
BATTERY.
The main unit functions on two “AA” batteries. To insert or replace these batteries,
follow these steps:
1. Remove the cover from the back of the unit.
2. Insert the batteries, taking care to follow their polarity.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Once the batteries have been inserted, the main unit enters “receive” mode in order
to memorise the telecode. When the frame around the telecode flashes, it means
that memorisation is in progress; this will take between three and five minutes. The
main unit will then update the temperature and humidity being read by the remote
unit.
On a smooth surface, use the handle attached to the transmitter. The quality of the
surface may however alter the range of the data transmission. If, for example, the
transmitter is placed on a metal surface, the range may be reduced or increased as a
result. For this reason, it is not a good idea to install the transmitter on a metal surface
or anywhere in the vicinity of a large metal surface. Before determining the position of
the transmitter, ensure that the main unit can receive the signals sent by the transmitter.
REMOTE UNIT
MAIN UNIT
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE TRANSMITTER OR REMOTE TRANSMITTER(S)
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WE RECOMMEND THAT THE TRANSMITTER IS PLACED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE
TO THE MAIN UNIT IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.
1. The transmitter housing has two buttons on the back.
* RESET - used to initialise the transmitter codes.
* SET - used to change the house code, which ranges from “1” to “15” and the
telecode (1 to 4) associated with the transmitter.
2. Once the batteries are inserted, the house code “1” will start to flash. Press the
“SET” button as often as is needed to display the desired house code. Wait a few
seconds for the chosen house code to be confirmed. The code represents the
frequency of the signals transmitted by the remote unit to the main unit.
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU KEEP THE ORIGINAL HOUSE CODE SET AT 1.
3. The house code range extends from “1” to “15”. Please ensure that all the
transmitters on your weather station are set to the same house code.
4. Once the house code has been chosen, another figure to the right will flash; this is
the telecode. Use the SET button to select the telecode (1 to 4) for each of the
transmitters. It allows the main unit to identify the different remote units. Therefore,
choose a different code for each one of the remote units.
5. Confirm this number by simply waiting a few seconds.
6. Once the telecode and house code have been defined, do not alter either code. If
you do, you will have to repeat the above procedure in full.
"The temperature and relative humidity being reported will be displayed alternately.
"This data will also be transmitted to the receiver at regular intervals.
The SM1100 weather station receives the outside temperature data by radio
transmission at 434 MHz. Please read the following instructions carefully before deciding
where you will install the remote unit and the main unit of the SM1100.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE TRANSMITTER(S)
OPERATION
RECEPTION AT 434 MHz
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Installing the SM1100 main unit and the wireless remote unit.
1. The transmission range from the remote unit to the main unit is in the region
of 23-30 m (in an open space). These figures may vary with the environment and the
level of interference.
2. The main unit and the remote unit should be located a minimum of 2 metres away
from any source of interference.
3. Do not place the units close to a metal window frame.
4. Any electrical device in the vicinity using a radio frequency of 434 MHz may cause
interference.
5. Extremes of temperature may also reduce the transmission range. If the
temperature falls very low (below -25°C or -13°F) for a long period, transmission
power will be too low because of the alkaline batteries. In these conditions, keep the
remote unit indoors and wait for the temperature to rise again.
SETTING THE CLOCK
MAIN UNIT
1. Channel button.
2. Alarm, AM/PM, °C/°F button.
3. Mode/snooze button.
4. Up / hour / max button.
5. Down / minute / min button.
6. Base.
10. Forecast details.
REMOTE UNIT
7. SET button.
8. RESET button.
9. Battery compartment.
1. Press the Mode button and keep it down until the hour starts to flash.
2. Press the Hour button as many times as necessary to select the correct hour.
3. Press the Minute button as many times as necessary to select the correct minute.
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4. To select the 12-hour or 24-hour format, press AM/PM.
5. The time must be in configuration mode (the clock flashes).
6. Press the Mode button to confirm the selection.
1. Press the Mode button (while the clock is displayed) to display the alarm function.
The “ ” symbol will appear.
2. Press the Hour button as many times as necessary to select the desired hour.
3. Press the Minute button as many times as necessary to select the desired minute.
4. Press the Alarm button to turn the alarm on or off. Its state is indicated by the AL
symbol.
5. If the alarm function is on, the alarm will sound at the specified time. Pressing the
Mode button will activate the snooze function, and the alarm will then sound again
five minutes later. Pressing any other button will deactivate the alarm.
6. Press the Mode button three times to display the clock.
This model contains two temperature scales, degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit.
To choose either scale, press the °C/°F button. The temperature display will then switch
from Celsius to Fahrenheit, or vice versa.
The SM1100 weather station can accommodate up to four remote units. You can
purchase one or more optional transmitters on the site www.lexibook.com.
Displaying the outside temperature and humidity
The outside temperature and relative humidity (remote unit 1) are displayed continuously
on the screen in alteration. Press the Channel button to display the temperature
readings for the other, optional transmitters.
IF THE SCREEN DOES NOT UPDATE THE TEMPERATURE BEING READ BY THE
REMOTE UNIT, HOLD DOWN THE CHANNEL BUTTON FOR FIVE SECONDS. THE
TEMPERATURE WILL BE UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY.
SETTING THE ALARM FUNCTION
SETTING CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
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IF THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW -30°C (-22°F) OR THE OUTSIDE
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FALLS BELOW 15%, THE SYMBOL “LO” WILL APPEAR ON
THE SCREEN. IF THE HUMIDITY RISES ABOVE 95%, THE SYMBOL “HI” WILL
APPEAR ON THE SCREEN. BOTH THESE EVENTS ARE QUITE NORMAL AND DO
NOT MEAN THAT YOUR STATION IS DEFECTIVE. THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY
IS CALCULATED ON THE BASIS OF DEW POINT, AND WHEN THE ABOVE
CONDITIONS PREVAIL, THE STATION CANNOT DETECT THE DEW POINT.
Displaying the daily minimum and maximum temperatures
The SM1100 weather station memorises the minimum and maximum temperatures for
each day. To display these temperatures:
"Press the Max button once. The maximum indoor and outdoor temperatures for the
day will be displayed on the screen. Press the CHANNEL button to display the
maximum temperature for the other remote transmitters. The daily maximum
temperature reading is updated each day at midday. Press the Max button once to
return to the current temperature.
"Press the Min button once. The minimum indoor and outdoor temperatures for the day
will be displayed on the screen. Press the CHANNEL button to display the minimum
temperature for the other remote transmitters. The daily minimum temperature
reading is updated each day at midday. Press the Min button once to return to the
current temperature.
Max/Min temperature alarm
The SM1100 weather station is equipped with a maximum and minimum temperature
alarm. If you pre-programme minimum and maximum temperature values, the SM1100
will sound whenever the current temperature exceeds or falls below these values. To
silence the alarm, press any button on the station.
Configuring the maximum and minimum temperatures:
"To regulate the indoor maximum/minimum, press the Mode button twice and go to
step 3.
"To regulate the outdoor maximum/minimum, press the CHANNEL button once.
"Press the UP or DOWN button to set the maximum temperature.
"Press the Mode button once again. The Min symbol will appear.
"Press the UP or DOWN button to set the minimum temperature.
"Press the Mode button once again to confirm the values.
Deactivating the maximum temperature alarm:
"Press the Mode button twice. To deactivate the indoor maximum temperature alarm,
go to Stage 3.
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"To deactivate the outdoor maximum temperature alarm, press the CHANNEL button
once.
"Press “Alarm, AM/PM, °C/°F”.
"Press the Mode button.
Deactivating the minimum temperature alarm:
"To deactivate the indoor minimum temperature alarm, press the Mode button three
times.
"To deactivate the outdoor minimum temperature, press the CHANNEL button
once.
"Press “Alarm, AM/PM, °C/°F”.
"Press the Mode button.
The SM1100 weather station includes a graphic forecast function that uses a
numerical calculation based on time and variations in temperature and humidity.
Lexibook®makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of these forecasts. The station can
display a variety of symbols (clouds, sun, moon and stars, rain, snow) to indicate the
short-term forecasts.
FORECAST FUNCTION
MAIN UNIT
Supply: 2 “AA” batteries
Detectable / functional temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
Functional frequency: 434 MHz
Resolution: 0.1°C
Accuracy: +/- 2°C
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Functional humidity range: 15% to 95%
Detectable humidity: 15% to 95%
Resolution: 1%
Accuracy: +/- 5%
Display area: 65 x 42 mm
REMOTE UNIT
Supply: 2 “AAA” batteries
Detectable / functional temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
Functional frequency: 434 MHz
Resolution: 0.1°C
Accuracy: +/- 2°C
Functional humidity range: 15% to 95%
Detectable humidity: 15% to 95%
Accuracy: +/- 5%
This product is covered by our two-year warranty*. To make use of the guarantee or the
after-sales service, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase. Our
guarantee covers material or installation-related defects attributable to the manufacturer,
with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the instructions for use or any
unauthorised work on the equipment (such as dismantling, exposure to heat or damp,
etc.).
For technical assistance call 0808 100 3015
Web: http://www.lexibook.com
Email: [e-mail]
*Excludes deterioration of the LCD screen.
WARRANTY
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The temperature being read by one of the sensors flashes on the main unit
Flashing indicates that the connection between the sensor and the main unit has been
interrupted for more than four hours. This can be caused by interference from other radio
signals in the surrounding area. Wherever possible, you should keep the remote sensor
relatively close to the main unit, ensuring that no walls or metal surfaces come between
them. Then hold down the CHANNEL button on the main unit for five seconds. The main
unit will then restore the connection with all the remote sensors.
The temperature or humidity reading is not updated
If you notice that communication between the main unit and the remote unit has been
interrupted, hold down the CHANNEL button on the main unit for five seconds. The main
unit will then spend four minutes searching for signals issued by all the available
remote sensors in order to restore the connection.
If this method does not work, set up the main unit closer to the sensor or alongside it and
hold down the button for a further five seconds.
A beep is heard
One of the alarms has been triggered. The weather station has a daily alarm that can be
sounded, and gives off warning signals to indicate that the maximum or minimum
temperature has been reached.
*Please refer to the instructions for use on how to activate or deactivate these alarms.
A remote unit installed alongside the main unit indicates a different temperature
for the same location
This is a perfectly normal and acceptable phenomenon. The temperature sensors are
accurate to about +/-1.7°C. For this reason, the display from the main unit and from a
remote sensor installed alongside it can vary by 3.4 degrees.
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The indoor relative humidity shows “LO”.
The humidity percentage range is between 15% and 95%.
If the indoor relative humidity registered close to the main unit is below 15% (which may
occur in winter), the unit will display “LO”.
If the indoor relative humidity rises above 95%, the unit will show “HI”; this is perfectly
normal.
A remote unit installed alongside the main unit indicates a different humidity level
for the same location
This is a perfectly normal and acceptable phenomenon. The humidity sensors are
accurate to about +/- 5%. For this reason, the display on the main unit and that on a
remote sensor installed alongside it can vary by 10%.
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