Springfield CA86514 Operating and maintenance manual

Model: CA86514
Instructional Manual
DC: 101515
Wireless Forecast Station
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Welcome ..........................................................................
Get Started ......................................................................
Position Outdoor Sensor .....................................................
Button Functions ...............................................................
LCD Features ....................................................................
Settings: Time, Date, Temperature Display ...........................
Alerts: Temperature & Humidity ..........................................
Indoor/Outdoor Temperature Records (HIGH/LOW) ................
Temperature Trend Indicator ...............................................
Search for Outdoor Sensor .................................................
Set Time Alarm .................................................................
Activate/Deactivate Alarm ..................................................
Snooze ............................................................................
Indoor Comfort Level Display ..............................................
Weather Forecast Icons ......................................................
Forecast Trend Indicator .....................................................
Warranty and support ........................................................
Care and Maintenance .......................................................
Specifications ...................................................................
FCC Statement .................................................................
Canada Statement ............................................................
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Table of Contents

Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Forecast Station, designed for
years of trouble-free performance. This manual provides easy set up
and programming instructions for you to review.
Get Started
1. Insert 2 new AA, Alkaline batteries
into the TX141-Bv2 sensor.
LED
TX Button
AA
AA
2. Insert 2 new AA, Alkaline batteries into the station. Observe the
correct polarity.
3. Allow sensor and station to remain 5-10 feet apart for 5 minutes
to lock in the signal.
4. After 5 minutes place sensor outside in a shaded location.
AA
AA
• Mount the Outdoor Sensor on a north-facing wall or in any
well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• The maximum wireless transmission range to the forecast
station is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not including
walls or oors.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically.
Position Outdoor Sensor
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Button Functions
ALARM Button
Normal Display:
• Press once to show alarm time
Alarm Time Display Mode:
• Press to activate or deactivate
time alarm.
• Hold for 2 seconds enter alarm
setting mode
SETTINGS Button
Normal Display:
• Hold to set time/date/etc.
SNOOZE Button
ALERTS Button
Normal Time Display:
• Hold 3 seconds to search for
outdoor sensor.
When Alarm is sounding:
• Press to activate the 10 minutes
snooze function when alarming
During Setting Mode:
• Press to exit any setting mode.
Normal Time Display:
• Press to toggle between
different alerts.
Alert Setting:
• Hold to set alert value when
armed.
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MINUS Button
Normal Time Display:
• Press to display MIN
temperature/humidity.
• Hold 3 seconds to clear MIN
temperature/humidity memory
when MIN value displayed.
Setting Mode:
• Press to decrease values during
setting.
• Hold 3 seconds to quickly adjust
values.
Alert Display-
• Press to arm/disarm the
selected alert.
PLUS Button
Normal Time Display:
• Press to display MAX
temperature/humidity.
• Hold 3 seconds to clear MAX
temperature/humidity memory
when MAX value displayed.
Setting Mode:
• Press to increase values during
setting.
• Hold 3 seconds to quickly adjust
values.
Alert Display-
• Press to arm/disarm the
selected alert.

LCD Features
MONTHDATE
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OUTDOOR
FORECAST
COMFORT
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Time (manual set)
Alarm Active (bell)
Month/Date
Weekday
Outdoor Temperature °F/°C
Temperature Trend (3 hours)
Weather Forecast Icons
Sensor Reception Icon
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Indoor Temperature °F/°C
Low Temperature Alert Icon
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Forecast Trend Trend
Indoor Humidity %RH
HI Humidity Alert Icon
Indoor Comfort Graph
Settings: Time, Date, Temperature Display
• Hold the SETTINGS button to enter time set mode.
• Press the +or -buttons to adjust the values.
• Press the SETTINGS button to conrm adjustments and move
to the next item.
• Press the SNOOZE button at any time to exit.
Time set order:
1. Language (English or French)
2. Beep ON/OFF
3. 12/24 Hour
4. Hour
5. Minutes
6. Year
7. Month
8. Date
9. Month/Date(M-D) or
Date/Month(D-M) mode
10.Celsius/Fahrenheit
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Select Language
Select Beep ON/OFF
Select 12HR/24HR Time
Select Hour and Minutes
Year & Date Format M/D or D/M
Select Fahrenheit/Celsius
Select Month and Date
Select Language
Select Beep ON/OFF
Select 12HR/24HR Time
Select Hour and Minutes
Year & Date Format M/D or D/M
Select Fahrenheit/Celsius
Select Month and Date
ENGLISH FRANCAIS
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Note: The weekday will set automatically as the year, month, and
date are set.
Alerts: Temperature & Humidity
Important:
• Once the alert is selected you must turn it ON to set the value.
• Leave an alert OFF (disarmed) to skip setting that alert value.
• The alert icon will show when the alert is active.
• When armed alert value is reached, station will beep until a
button is pressed. 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 will
ash while value is in alert range.
Alert Setting Order:
• Outdoor HIGH Temperature ON/OFF
• Outdoor HIGH Temperature Value
• Outdoor LOW Temperature ON/OFF
• Outdoor LOW Temperature Value
• Indoor HIGH Temperature ON/OFF
• Indoor HIGH Temperature Value
• Indoor LOW Temperature ON/OFF
• Indoor LOW Temperature Value
• Indoor HIGH Humidity ON/OFF
• Indoor HIGH Humidity Value
• Indoor LOW Humidity ON/OFF
• Indoor LOW Humidity Value
Set Alerts:
1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter Alert set mode.
2. Outdoor HIGH Alert OFF will show.
3. If you choose to set this alert, press the +or -buttons to arm (ON)
the alert.
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4. When the alert is armed (ON) press the ALERTS button to set the
alert value.
5. Press the +or -buttons to adjust the High Alert value.
6. Press the ALERTS button to conrm adjustments and move
to the next alert.
7. Press the SNOOZE button at any time to exit.
8. If you do not wish to set an alert, press the ALERTS button again
to move to the next alert.
9. The Outdoor LOW Alert will show OFF.
10. Press and release the ALERTS button until you get to the alert you
wish to set.
12. To set the alert, rst press the +or - buttons to turn the alert ON.
13. When the alert is armed (ON), press the ALERTS button to set the
alert value. The Indoor LOW Alert value will ash.
14. Press the +or - buttons to change the alert value.
15. Press the ALERTS button to conrm and move to the next alert.
Repeat sequence for all alerts, or press the LIGHT button to exit.
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ALERTS to
skip-move to
next alert.

Indoor/Outdoor Temperature Records (HIGH/LOW)
All HIGH/LOW temperatures and humidity will automatically reset at
midnight. You can manually reset them if you choose.
1. Press and release the HIGH/+ button to view temperature and
humidity maximum readings.
2. Hold the HIGH/+ button to reset maximum temperature and
humidity to current temperatures.
3. Press and release the LOW/- button to view temperature and
humidity minimum readings.
4. Hold the LOW/- button to reset minimum temperature and
humidity to current temperatures.
HIGH Record English HIGH Record Francais
LOW Record English LOW Record Francais
Temperature Trend Indicator
The temperature (2°F/1°C) trend indicator updates every 30 minutes.
The trend reects changes over the past 3 hours.
E.G.: At 3:00, compares to 12:00 data; at 3:30, compares to 12:30.
When the arrows
point up, the
temperature has
risen in the past
three hours.
Arrows point to
thermometer
with sun.
When the arrows
point down, the
temperature has
fallen in the past
three hours.
Arrows point to
thermometer
with ice.
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When the arrows
point both up
and down, the
temperature has
not changed.
Arrows point
to both
thermometers.

Set Alarm Time
Search for Outdoor Sensor
• Hold the SENSOR/SNOOZE button for 3 seconds to search for the
outdoor sensor.
• The tower icon will animate until the sensor signal is received or for
3 minutes if no signal available.
• IF the signal is lost, station will display the LAST DATA recorded for
10 minutes, after that 10 minutes if the signal does not come back
then the station will display dashes “--”.
• After 30 minutes, station starts looking for the sensor automatically.
Setting the alarm and activating the alarm are separate actions.
1. Hold the ALARM button for three seconds to enter alarm set
mode.
2. The Alarm Hour will ash.
3. Press the +or -buttons to adjust the hour.
4. Press the ALARM button to conrm and move to the minutes.
5. The Alarm Minutes will ash.
6. Press the +or -buttons to adjust the minutes.
7. Press the ALARM button to conrm and exit alarm settings.
Set Alarm Hour then Minutes
Set Alarm Hour then Minutes
Activate/Deactivate Alarm
• From normal time display press the ALARM to display the alarm
time, further press to release the ALARM button to activate or
deactivate the time alarm.
• When active the alarm bell icon will show.
• When not active the alarm bell icon will disappear.
Snooze
• When alarm sounds press the SNOOZE button to silence the alarm
for 10 minutes.
• The alarm bell icon will show and Zz will ash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE to stop the alarm for 1 day.
Note: Alarm is crescendo sound. When the alarm sounds, it
continues for 2 minute and then shuts off completely.
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COMFORT
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Indoor Comfort Level Display
• The ve sections of the comfort level display shows you when your
home is too dry or too humid for comfort.
• The arrow points to the comfort level.
Humidity Comfort Levels
Too Dry
Dry
Good
Humid
Too Humid
1% to 20%
21% to 34%
35% to 45%
46% to 55%
56% and up
Weather Forecast Icons
The forecast icons represent changes in weather over the next 6 -12
hours. The snow icon will appear at temperatures below 32°F in place
of the storm or rain icon.
This Station Learns: The forecast station calibrates barometric
pressure based on its location over a period of time to
generate an accurate personal forecast. Please allow 7 to 10
days for barometer calibration.
FORECAST FORECAST FORECAST
FORECAST FORECAST FORECAST
SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY
RAINY STORMY SNOWY
Forecast Trend Indicator
Rising
Pressure
Steady
Pressure
Falling
Pressure
Weather is
expected to
improve
Weather is
expected to stay
the same
Weather is
expected to
worsen
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Limited Warranty: Springeld warrants this instrument to be free
from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 1 year from
date of purchase, and will repair or replace it at our option, without
charge.
For Warranty Service:
Springeld Instruments Canada Warranty
5151 Thimens Blvd
St Laurent, Quebec H4R 2C8
Please call: 1-800-661-6721 (Option 4- Springeld)
Protected under U.S. Patents: 5,978,738 | 6,076,044
Warranty and Support
• 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.
• Remove expired batteries promptly.
Care and Maintenance
Specications
Indoor Temp Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range: 10%-99% (RH)
Interval: About every 30 seconds
Outdoor Temp Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters) RF 433MHz (open air)
Interval: About every 50 seconds
Power Station: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Power TX141-Bv2: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life Station: over 18 months with reputable batteries
Battery life TX141-Bv2: over 24 months with reputable batteries
Dimensions Station: 5.40” W x 1.68” D x 4.40” H
(137.2 mm W x 42.8 mm D x 111.8 mm H)
Dimensions TX141-Bv2: 1.57”W x 0.82” D x 5.11” H
(40 W x 20.8 D x 129.8mm H)
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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 Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. 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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