Minder Research TempMinder MRI-211MX User manual

TempMinder® MRI-211MX Wireless Weather Station
Specifications:
-Remote Temperature Range: -30°C to + 60°C (-22°F to +140°F)
-Remote transmission Distance: Max 65 meters (210 ft)
-Temperature Accuracy: +/- 1°C (2.0°F)
-Humidity Accuracy: +/- 10%
-Power Supply: 5 “AAA” batteries (not incl.)
or Optional 4.5v AC/DC adaptor +2 “AAA” batteries
Functions:
•12 to 24hr weather forecast
•Ultra BLUE LED backlight
•Receive remote temp from up to 3 locations
•One RS211 remote transmitter included
•Calendar (Days in 7 languages)
•Indoor temperature & Humidity (°C or °F) w/trend
•12/24 hr clock w/alarm/snooze
•Hi/Lo temperature alert (3 channels)
•Min/Max temp/humidity memory
•Moon Phases / Temperature Trend
Congratulations on having purchased (or received) this fine MRI-211MX TempMinder®. If you have any
questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at any time (information below). These instructions are
purposely non-technical (written by Minder’s “non-engineering” staff members only).
KNOW YOUR TempMinder® TMG-211MX CONTROLS!!!
Receiver Rear
“ALERT” used only when programming Hi/Lo temperature ALERTS.
“MAX/MIN” used to review and clear temperature and humidity history.
Receiver Front
SET – to enter and confirm programming
ALARM – to enter, confirm or cancel alarm
UP – to raise numbers during programming
OR convert 12/24 hr
OR switch languages during programming
DOWN – to lower numbers OR switch between °C and °F
CHANNEL – to change channels (1, 2 or 3) OR start a new search (2 second hold)
SNZ/LIGHT – Blue light for 5 seconds OR cancel alarm for 5 min. snooze
Operating Directions (Powering up):
Remove the clear overlay on the receiver (if you don’t, the numbers will never change – ha!!!)
Remove the battery compartment doors from the receiver and the RS211 transmitter. Press “in” and
push “down” on the RS211 rear cover. It should slide off easily.
Insert 3 “AAA” alkaline batteries in the indoor receiver (FIRST). Alternatively, if you have the optional
4.5v AC/DC adaptor, plug it in now. When using the AC adaptor you may leave the batteries in the

receiver for backup purposes. After “powering up” the receiver, it will search for a remote
temperature signal for 3 minutes. Note: if you prefer your temperatures in °F, press and release the
DOWN button.
Insert 2 “AAA” alkaline batteries in the RS211 remote transmitter. The temperature will appear on the
front and “CH 1” in the upper left corner. Within three minutes, the remote temperature will appear
on the receiver. Be sure the receiver is also set on channel 1.
So, you now have two temperatures showing on the receiver (in and out). Please understand that at
this point even though the receiver and the remote are close together, the temperatures will not
match exactly. Due to electronic tolerances, it could take up to 48 hours for them to come within 1°C
(2°F). Don’t bother waiting (there is no point). You may relocate the RS211 at any time. For location
hints, see “Locating the Remote” at the end of these instructions.
If you are adding a second or third RS211 transmitter, be sure to choose different channels for each
unit. Press the CH button in the battery compartment of the transmitter. You may need a magnifying
glass to read the tiny icon on the front! Just know that CH1 is on the left, CH2 in the middle and CH3 is
on the right. Once this is done, press and hold the “CHANNEL” button for 3 seconds. A small antennae
icon will flash beside the CH box. This indicates the unit is searching for any remote transmitters.
Within three minutes, you will see the remote temperatures appear.
For convenience and a spectacular lighting effect, you may wish to purchase the optional 4.5v AC/DC
adaptor specifically made for the MX series of TempMinders®. The soft LED back and sidelight creates
a permanent soothing blue glow. In addition, the information (time, temperatures, date, etc.) becomes
much easier to read from a distance. If not available from your local store, contact Minder Research
for help (info below).
Setting Time and Date:
Note: In order to set the time and date, you will need to go into the PROGRAM SETTING MODE by
pressing and holding the SET button for two seconds. You will then have 8 seconds to input each piece of
information (hour or minute or month, etc.). If you take (need) longer, the unit will return to the normal
STANDBY MODE. You will then simply need to go back into the PROGRAM SETTING MODE (press and hold
“SET” button for 2 seconds). Previously entered information will still be there and can be skipped over by
pressing and releasing the SET button. Sounds complicated, but you will understand once you get started.
Whatever happens, do not get frustrated – patience is the key!
If your unit is new (or you have just installed new batteries), press and release the UP button to set the clock
into the 12 hour mode. You will see 12:00 instead of 0:00 (24hr clock mode).
-Press and hold “SET” button for 2 seconds:
-Press UP OR DOWN button for the correct HOUR then press SET to confirm.
-With the minutes flashing, press the up or down buttons then press SET to confirm.
-Repeat the above procedure for: YEAR – MONTH – DAY – LANGUAGE
-When the day of the week flashes (GE on first set up), press the UP button until you see your language
of choice. (GE/EN/IT/FR/NE/ES or DA).
-Congratulations – that’s it!! If you did it in one pass, you must be the engineer who wrote the
software. If you did it in two tries, you are probably under 10 years old! Whatever the case, it’s done.
Keep these instructions as you will need them in about a year when the batteries require replacement.
Alarm Clock Setting:
-Press & hold ALARM button for 2 seconds
-Press UP or DOWN for desired hour then press ALARM to confirm
-Repeat for minutes setting

-Press ALARM to activate press again to de-activate. Check to see a small BELL icon over : (between the
hour and minute digits).
-When the alarm sounds, press the SNZ/LIGHT button for another 5 minutes of sleep OR press any
other button to turn it off.
Temperature Alert Setting (channels 1, 2 or 3):
The order is UPPER LIMIT > LOWER LIMIT > EXIT. Starting values are +70C / 158F (upper) and -50C / -58F
(lower).
-Select the CHANNEL you wish to program with a Hi/Lo temperature alert.
-Press ALERT button for 2 seconds.
-The upper temp will flash (+70C/158F). Press DOWN button until desired UPPER temp alert is reached.
HINT - Press and hold the down button for high speed!!!
Press and hold ALERT button for 2 seconds. When the unit beeps, quickly press and release the ALERT button
one more time. At this point the lower temp will flash (-50C/-58F when new). Press and hold the UP button
until the desired LOWER temp alert is reached. NOTE to SELF: Need to change the time allowed for the above
programming procedure! “Time flies when you are having fun” does not apply here!!! Re-write software by
2014??
Throughout the above process you will see (if you look really hard) a small icon with up/down arrows located
to the left of the scrolling seconds.
After you have completed the above procedure (setting hi/lo temp alerts), simply press and release
the ALERT button to activate or deactivate the Temperature ALERT setting (up/down arrows present or not).
When the Temperature ALERT is “alerting” (temp flashes & beeps), press any button to cancel the beep (temp
keeps flashing until problem is corrected) OR press the ALERT button to cancel the flashing temp and beep.
MIN/MAX Button
-Press and release to see the Maximum in/out temperatures as well as the Maximum indoor humidity
since last cleared. Press it again for the corresponding Minimum information.
-To clear the memory and start a new monitoring time frame, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
Miscellaneous Information/Hints:
Locate the Transmitter out of direct sunlight. Even though the unit is “weather proof” try to keep it out of
rain or snow as much as possible. Under an eave, window sill or overhang is ideal.
If temperatures in your area drop below -20°C/-4°F use Lithium batteries in the transmitter.
IF: you lose the signal from the remote transmitter.
Press and hold the CHANNEL button for 2 seconds. This will initiate a 3 minute search. If still not found, read
below.
If your TempMinder has been functioning for 6 months or longer, you will likely resolve the
problem by replacing the batteries in both the transmitter(s) and the receiver.
If the problem persists, the cause is probably electronic interference from another device. This is
very difficult to determine and all we can suggest is moving the receiver and transmitter to various
locations. Quite often a move of even a few feet (meters) in one direction or another will resolve the issue.
It is interesting to note that RF (Radio Frequency signals) will transmit better through a concrete
wall than glass!
Need Accessories??:
If your retailer does not have extra RS211 transmitters or the 4.5v AC/DC adaptor, contact Minder
Research below (e-mail, web-site, phone, etc.).

Warranty:
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects (not including batteries) for a period of one year.
Should it fail, return it to the address below (with a copy of your receipt). If you drop it, or your dog chews it
up, please just buy a new one!!?? ENJOY
Minder Research Inc
P.O. Box 47
Port Salerno, FL 34997
USA
[email protected]
www.MinderResearch.com
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