Meteotronic WEATHER FORECAST CENTER User manual

WEATHER FORECAST CENTER
Instruction manual
INTRODUCTION
The Meteotronic Weather Forecast Center provides a professional weather forecast for the current and
the next three days. The weather forecasts are made by professional meteorologists and are sent out with
the radio-time signal generator DCF77 in Germany and HBG in Switzerland and can be received in almost
all of Europe. The reception area for the radio-time signal generator is divided into a total of 90
meteorological regions (60 regions with 4 day forecast, 30 regions with 2 day forecast). The desired region
for the local or holiday location is simply selected and the respectively current weather forecast is shown
on the display. This gives you a quick overview of the weather situation for the following days at any time.
Updating the weather data is done every day.
Please read the operating instructions carefully and completely before using for the first time, to
prevent function errors and incorrect operation. Keep the instructions handy for consulting.
WEATHER FORECAST CENTER
6

DISPLAY
Calendar
Alarm time
Reception indicator
for weather data
Alarm ON icon
Time
Indoor
temperature
Time reception signal
Weather forecast
icon (day)
MIN/MAX
temperature
Weather forecast
icon (night)
Probability
of rain
Wind direction
Wind strength Today Tomorrow
(Day 1) Day 2 Day 3
Reception indicator for weather data
Symbol on ÆWeather data completely received
Reception indicator for radio-time signal generator
Symbol flashing ÆInitial reception of date and time
Symbol on ÆTime and date are current
Symbol off ÆTime and date have not be updated
Alarm symbol
Symbol on ÆAlarm function switched on
Symbol off ÆAlarm function switched off
Symbol flashing ÆAlarm active or temporarily switched off (Snooze)
CHOOSING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION
Similar to a mobile telephone network or radio/TV reception, the reception of the radio-time receiver may not be
perfect in all locations. Just a couple of notes to make sure that your device works with no problems.
The location of the weather station is very important. This is the reason for the new test function that allows the
quality of reception to be checked in the surrounding area and to position the device in a location that has the best
possible conditions.
7

Switch on all potential sources of interference (e.g. television) in the area that you want to install the station
during the test!
Position the device in the location, oriented as you prefer, but at least one meter from the possible source of
interference.
Activate test mode as described.
Monitor the reception display on the weather station. If you have found a location that has good reception,
you can leave the device there and it will retrieve data automatically from the transmitter.
Note!
The time and date appear within a few minutes.
The transfer of larger quantities of data for the forecast take much longer: In order to receive all data, the
station requires 24 hours after start-up.
POSSIBLE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
Interferences as with a radio transmitter can occur and could be caused by the following influences:
In buildings with a lot of concrete, metal parts and electrical systems, reception problems can occur (e.g.
Mall).
Electrical devices such as television, computer, house-hold devices, etc. or transformers, land lines, radio
transmitters and railways are possible direct sources of interference.
Atmospheric influences and geographical features (mountains, etc.) can affect the propagation of the radio
waves.
The distance from the transmitter does also influence the reception. Areas such as Southern Italy or
Northern Scandinavia are also critical areas because of the great distances from the transmitter.
In all regions, so-called “dead spots” can occur making reception impossible.
Weak batteries in the device decrease the quality of reception.
COMMISSIONING AND CONFIGURATION
Inserting batteries/Changing batteries
Open the battery compartment at the rear of the weather station and insert the three batteries (LR6/ Mignon/
AA), ensuring proper polarity, into the battery compartment.
When disposing of dead batteries, see note on the disposal information.
Note!
All internal data is deleted when you change the batteries. The configuration parameters (weather region,
time zone and contrast) must be entered again (see the following chapter). Receiving all weather data
requires a period of at least 24 hours.
Calling up/exiting the configuration menu
Calling up the configuration menu
Press the <SET> button for at least three seconds. The first point in the configuration menu (weather region)
is called up.
8

Exiting the configuration menu
Press the <SET> button as often as required to reach the normal display again.
Setting the weather region
After calling up the configuration menu, the setting mode is active for the weather region. The text “loc” is
shown on the display. The currently defined region is shown directly to the right. Use the <+> button to
select the desired region now (see Appendix).
Note!
For regions 60 – 89, the forecast is limited to 2 days. Both fields for the following days (the far right on the
display) remain empty.
The data is synchronized again after changing the region. The reception of the new weather data requires at least
24 hours.
Setting the time zone
From the start of the configuration, press the <SET> button again for the time zone setting mode. The text
“ti” is shown on the display. The currently defined time zone is shown directly to the right. Use the <+>
button to select the desired time zone.
Note!
The time received from the radio-time signal generator DCF or HBG is Central European Time (CET,
CEST). Setting the time zone is therefore only required for other time zones (e.g. in Portugal or Great
Britain).
Contrast setting
From the start of the configuration, press the <SET> button twice for the display contrast setting mode. The
text “con” appears. The currently set value is displayed in the field on the right. The contrast can be set
within a range from 1 to 16 using the <+> button.
Pressing the <SET> button again ends configuration mode.
Reception test
Press the <+> button for at least 3 seconds to activate the test for the reception of weather data. The text
“test” is shown on the display. The reception indicator for the weather data shows the quality of reception.
The reception is good if the indicator is shown, otherwise a new location must be found for installing the
weather station.
The reception test is either ended after approx. 1 minute automatically or by actuating the <+> button.
OPERATIONS
Alarm function
Press the <ALARM> button for at least three seconds to set the alarm time. The text “ALM” and the hours
display flash. Use the <+> button for the hour setting. By pressing the <ALARM> button again, the minute
setting is activated. The minute display flashes. Use the <+> button for the minutes setting. Press the
<ALARM> button again to end the setting mode for the alarm time.
Use the <ALARM> button to activate or deactivate the alarm. When the alarm is active, the alarm symbol
"(((z )))“is shown on the display.
9

The alarm signal can be interrupted with the <ALARM> button. Use the <SNOOZE> button to stop the alarm
signal for five minutes. During this time, the alarm signal "(((z )))“ flashes.
Show current weather region
Press the <SET> button to show the current weather region. The text „loc“ appears with the currently defined
region on the display. An overview of the coding of all available regions can be found under Appendix.
INTENDED USAGE, EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY, AND SAFETY INFORMATION
This weather station is intended for private usage as an indicator for future weather. The forecasts of this
device are to be used as orientation values and do not represent absolute, precise forecasts.
The manufacturer or distributor of this weather station assumes no responsibility for incorrect values or any
results that may occur because of these values.
The weather station is not intended for medical purposes or for the information to the public.
The manufacturer or distributor has no influence on the transferred weather data or forecasts.
The capabilities of the weather station depend on the operational functionality of the transmission media,
which the manufacturer or distributor has no influence on. Failures in the transmission media cannot be
ruled out.
This device is not a toy and contains breakable and small parts. Install the device out of the reach of
children.
Improper handling or unauthorized opening of the device voids the guarantee.
These instructions are not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the written authorization from the
manufacturer.
DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Do not dispose off the device as part of household garbage!
Electronic devices are to be disposed of in accordance with the guidelines concerning electrical
and electronic devices via the local collecting point for old electronic devices!
Observe battery regulations
According to the regulations pertaining to batteries, you are required to send used or defective batteries back to
us or to hand them in to the respective local business or battery collection point.
Batteries do not belong in the household waste!
Technical specifications
Indoor temperature:
Range:.......................................0 to 50°C
Accuracy:...................................±1°C
Resolution:.................................0,1°C
Weather data updating:.............Every 24 hours
Power consumption:..................3 x Battery LR6/ Mignon/AA
Dimensions (L x W x H) :...........142 mm x 26 mm x 136 mm
10

ANHANG /APPENDIX / APPENDICE / APPENDICI / APÉNDICE
Wettersymbole / Weather symbols / Symbôles météo / Weerpictogrammen / Simboli meteorologici /
Símbolos meteorológicos
GERMAN ENGLISH FRENCH DUTCH ITALIAN ESPAÑOL Tag / Day/
Jour /
Dag/
Giorno /
Día
Nacht /
Night / Nuit/
Nacht/
Notte /
Noche
Tag: sonnig
Nacht: klar Day: sunny Night: clear
Jour:
ensoleillé
Nuit: dégagé
Dag: zonnig
Nacht: helder Giorno:
sereno
Notte:
sereno
Día: soleado
Noche: clara
Leicht bewölkt Light cloudy Légèrement
nuageux Licht
Bewolkt Leggerment
nuvoloso Ligeramente nublado
Vorwiegend
bewölkt Mostly cloudy
Nuageux Hoofdzakelijk
bewolkt
Molto
nuvoloso Predominio de nubes
Bedeckt Overcast
Couvert Zwaar bewolkt Coperto Nublado
Hochnebel Status
cloud
Brouillard
élevé Stratuswolken Nuvole a strati Niebla alta
Nebel Fog
Brouillard Mist Nebbia Niebla
Regenschauer Showers
Averses Buien Rovesci Chubascos
Leichter Regen Light rain Légère pluie Lichte regen Pioggia
leggera Lloviznas
Starker Regen Heavy rain
Forte pluie Zware regen Pioggia
forte Fuertes lluvias
Fronten-
gewitter Frontal
storms
Orages Onweersbuien Burrasche Frente
tormentoso
Wärme-
gewitter
Heat storms
Orage de
chaleur Onweer Temporali estivi
Tormenta de
calor
31

Schneeregen-
schauer
Sleet
storms Averses de neige fondue Buien met sneeuwregen Rovesci di nevischio Chubasco de aguanieve
Schneeschauer Snow
showers
Averses de
neige
Sneeuwbuien Rovesci di
neve Chubasco de
nieve
Schneeregen Sleet Neige
fondue SneeuwregenI Nevischio Aguanieve
Schneefall Snow Neige Sneeuw Neve Nevadas
WINDSYMBOLE / WIND SYMBOLS / SYMBOLES DE VENT / WINDSYMBOLEN / SIMBOLI DEL
VENTO / SÍMBOLOS DEL VIENTO
Windstärke / Wind force / Vitesse du vent / Windkracht / Intensità del vento / Fuerza del viento
0 bis 13 km/h
oder
unbekannt
0 to 13 km/h
or unkown 0 à 13 km/h ou non
renseigné
0 t/m 13 km/u
of onbekend Da 0 a 13 km/h o non
pervenuta
de 0 a 13
km/h o
desconocido
13 bis 30 km/h 13 to 30
km/h 13 à 30 km/h 13 t/m 30 km/u Da 13 a 30 km/h de 13 a 30 km/h
30 bis 63 km/h 30 to 63
km/h 30 à 63 km/h 30 t/m 63 km/u Da 30 a 63 km/h de 30 a 63 km/h
63 bis 76 km/h 63 to 76
km/h 63 à 76 km/h 63 t/m 76 kmu Da 63 a 76 km/h de 63 a 76 km/h
76 bis 89 km/h 76 to 89
km/h 76 à 89 km/h 76 t/m 89 km/u Da 76 a 89 km/h de 76 a 89 km/h
mehr als 89
km/h more than 89 km/h Plus de 89 km/h meer dan 89 km/u più di 89 km/h Más de 89 km/h
32

Windrichtung / Wind direction / Direction du vent / Windrichting / Direzione dal vento / Dirección del
viento
Nord North Nord Noord Nord Norte
Nordwest Northwest Nord-ouest Noordwest Nord- ovest Noroeste
West West Ouest West Ovest Oeste
Südwest Southwest Sud-ouest Zuidwest Sud-ovest Sudoeste
Süd South Sud Zuid Sud Sur
Südost Southeast Sud-est Zuidoost Sud-est Sureste
Ost East Est Oost Est Este
Nordost Northeast Nord-est Noordoost Nord-est Noreste
REGENWAHRSCHEINLICHKEIT / RAIN FORECAST / PROBABILITE DE PLUIE /
REGENVOORSPELLING / PREVISIONI DELLE PRECIPITAZIONI / PROBABILIDAD DE
PRECIPITACIÓN
Die Regenwahrscheinlichkeit informiert in Prozent über die Möglichkeit von Niederschlag an dem betreffenden Tag
unter Berücksichtigung der vorherrschenden Wetterlage.
The rain forecast informs about the probability of rainfall in % for that day, considering the current meteorological
weather situation.
La prévision de pluie informe de la probabilité des précipitations en % pour le jour correspondant, suivant les
données météo relevées.
De regenvoorspelling geeft informatie over de waarschijnlijkheid van neerslag in % voor die dag, rekening houdend
met de huidige meteorologische situatie.
Le previsioni delle precipitazioni informano sulla possibilità di precipitazioni in % per quel giorno, considerando la
situazione meteorologica corrente.
33

La probabilidad de precipitación informa del porcentaje de posibilidad de que se produzcan precipitaciones en el
día respectivo teniendo en cuenta la situación meteorológica predominante.
WETTERREGIONEN / WEATHER REGIONS / REGIONS METEO / WEERGEBIEDEN / REGIONI
METEOROLOGICHE/ REGIONES METEOROLÓGICAS
Im folgenden finden Sie eine Übersicht über alle Wetterregionen. Weitere Informationen gibt es unter
www.meteotronic.info
The following is an overview of all weather regions. More information can be found under www.meteotronic.info
Vous trouverez ci-dessous la liste des régions météo. Pour plus de détail, nous vous invitons à consulter le site
www.meteotronic.info
Hieronder volgt een overzicht van alle weergebieden. Voor meer informatie zie www.meteotronic.info
Di seguito si riporta un panorama di tutte le regioni meteorologiche. Ulteriori informazioni possono essere trovate
sul sito www.meteotronic.info
A continuación se indica una tabla con todas las regiones meteorológicas. Para obtener información más detallada
refiérase por favor a la siguiente dirección www.meteotronic.info
Regionen mit 4-Tages-Prognosen / Regions with 4 day forecast / Régions avec 4 jours de prévisions
/ Gebieden met 4-daagse prognose / Regioni con previsioni per 4 giorni / Regiones con previsión
meteorológica para 4 días
Reg Land / Country / Pays/ Paese / País Ort / Location / Villes / Plaats / Posizione
/ Localidad
0 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk/ Francia Bordeaux / Burdeos
1 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia La Rochelle
2 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Paris / Parigi / París
3 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Brest
4 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Clermont-Ferrand
5 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Béziers
6 Belgien / Belgium / Belgique/ België / Belgio / Bélgica Brüssel / Brussels / Brusselles / Bruselas
7 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Dijon / Digione
8 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Marseilles / Marsiglia / Marsella
9 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Lyon / Lione / Lyón
10 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Grenoble
11 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza La Chaux de Fonds
12 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne/ Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Frankfurt a. Main / Francoforte sul Meno / Fráncfort del Meno
13 Belg., Lux., Deutschl. / Belg., Lux., Germany / Belg.,
Lux., Allemagne / Belg., Lux., Duitsland / Belgio, Luss., Wallone (Trier) / Wallonia (Trier) / Vallonia (Trier)
34

Germania / Bélg., Lux., Alem.
14 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne/ Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Duisburg
15 Großbritannien / Great Britain / Grande Bretagne /
Groot-Britannië / Gran Bretagna / Gran Bretaña Swansea
16 Großbritannien / Great Britain / Grande Bretagne /
Groot-Britannië / Gran Bretagna / Gran Bretaña Manchester
17 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Le Havre
18 Großbritannien / Great Britain / Grande Bretagne /
Groot-Britannië Gran Bretagna / Gran Bretaña London / Londre / Londen / Londra / Londres
19 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Bremerhaven
20 Dänemark / Denmark / Danemark / Denemarken /
Danimarca / Dinamarca Herning
21 Dänemark / Denmark / Danemark / Denemarken /
Danimarca / Dinamarca Arhus
22 Deutschland /Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Hannover
23 Dänemark / Denmark / Danemark / Denemarken /
Danimarca / Dinamarca Kopenhagen / Copenhagen / Copenhague
24 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Rostock
25 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Ingolstadt
26 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania München / Munich / Monaco / Múnich
27 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Bozen / Bolzano
28 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Nürnberg / Nuremberg / Norimberga
29 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Leipzig
30 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Erfurt
31 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Lausanne / Losanna
32 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera/
Suiza Zürich / Zurich / Zurigo / Zúrich
33 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Adelboden
34 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Sion
35 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera / Glarus
35

Suiza
36 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Davos
37 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Kassel
38 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Locarno
39 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Sestriere
40 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Mailand / Milan / Milano / Milán
41 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Rom / Rome / Roma
42 Niederlande / Holland / Nederland / Olanda / Países
Bajos Amsterdam
43 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Genua / Genoa / Genova / Génova
44 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Venedig / Venice / Venetië / Venezia /
Venecia
45 Frankreich / France / Frankrijk / Francia Strasbourg / Strasburgo / Estrasburgo
46 Österreich / Austria / Autriche/ Oostenrijk Klagenfurt
47 Österreich / Austria / Autriche / Oostenrijk Innsbruck
48 Österreich / Austria / Autriche / Oostenrijk Salzburg / Salzburgo
49 Slowakei / Slovakia / Slovaque / Slovakije / Slovacchia /
Eslovaquia Bratislava
50 Tschechien / Czech Republic / Tchéquie / Tsjechië /
Repubblica Ceca / Chequia Prag / Prague / Praag / Praga
51 Tschechien / Czech Republic / Tsjechië / Repubblica
Ceca / Chequia Decin
52 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Berlin / Berlijn / Berlino / Berlín
53 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Göteborg / Goteborg
54 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Stockholm / Stoccolma / Estocolmo
55 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Kalmar
56 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Jönköping / Jonkoping
57 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Donaueschingen
58 Norwegen / Norway / Norvège / Noorwegen / Norvegia /
Noruega Oslo
59 Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne / Duitsland /
Germania / Alemania Stuttgart / Stoccarda
36

Regionen mit 2-Tages-Prognosen / Regions with 2 day forecast / Régions avec 2 jours de prévision /
Gebieden met 2-daagse prognose / Regioni con previsioni per 2 giorni / Regiones con previsión
meteorológica para 2 días
Reg Land / Country / Pays/ Paese / País Ort / Location / Villes / Plaats / Posizione
/ Localidad
60 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Neapel / Naples / Napels / Napoli / Nápoles
61 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Ancona
62 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Bari
63 Ungarn / Hungary / Hongrie / Hongarije / Ungheria /
Hungría Budapest
64 Spanien / Spain / Espagne/ Spanje / Spagna / España Madrid
65 Spanien / Spain / Espagne/ Spanje / Spagna / España Bilbao
66 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Palermo / Palerme
67 Spanien / Spain / Espagne/ Spanje / Spagna / España Palma de Mallorca
68 Spanien / Spain / Espagne/ Spanje / Spagna / España Valencia / Valence
69 Spanien / Spain / Espagne/ Spanje / Spagna / España Barcelona / Barcelone
70 Andorra Andorra
71 Spanien / Spain / Espagne/ Spanje / Spagna / España Sevilla / Seville / Siviglia
72 Portugal / Portugal / Portugale / Portogallo Lissabon / Lisbon / Lisbonne/ Lisbona / Lisboa
73 Italien / Italy / Italie / Italië / Italia Sassari
74 Spanien / Spain / Espagne / Spanje / Spagna / España Gijon / Gijón
75 Irland / Ireland / Irlande/ Ierland / Irlanda Galway
76 Irland / Ireland / Irlande / Ierland /Irlanda Dublin / Dublino / Dublín
77 Großbritannien / Great Britain / Grande Bretagne / Groot-
Britannië / Gran Bretagna / Gran Bretaña Glasgow
78 Norwegen / Norway / Norvège / Noorwegen / Norvegia /
Noruega Stavanger
79 Norwegen / Norway / Norvège / Noorwegen / Norvegia /
Noruega Trondheim
80 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Sundsvall
81 Polen / Poland / Pologne / Polen / Polonia Danzig
82 Polen / Poland / Pologne / Polen / Polonia Warschau / Warsaw / Varsavia / Varsovia
83 Polen / Poland / Pologne / Polen / Polonia Krakau / Cracow / Cracovia
84 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Umea
85 Schweden / Sweden / Suède / Zweden / Svezia / Suecia Oestersund
86 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Samedan
87 Kroatien / Croatia / / Croatie / Croatië / Croazia / Croacia Zagreb / Zagabria
88 Schweiz / Switzerland / Suisse / Zwitserland / Svizzera /
Suiza Zermatt
89 Kroatien / Croatia / Croatië / Croazia / Croacia Split / Spalato
37

38