Technoline WS 9215 User manual

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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this weather station with wireless 868 MHz transmission of
outdoor temperature and display of indoor temperature, weather forecast icon and weather
tendency indicator. It is further featuring a CF-77 radio controlled clock and manual time
setting is available. With four easy to use function keys, this innovative product is ideal for
use in the home or office.

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LC
isplay
Function Keys
Hanging hole
Battery
compartment
cover
etachable stand
FEATURES:
T e Weat er Station
• CF-77 Radio controlled time function with manual time setting options
• CF time reception ON/OFF
• 24 hour display

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• Calendar (year, month and day display in setting mode only)
• Time zone +/- 12 hours
• Temperature display in degree Celsius (°C)
• Indoor and outdor temperature with minimum/maximum records
• Manual reset of minimum/maximum records
• 3 weather forecast icons with weather tendency indicator
• Wireless transmission at 868 MHz
• Signal reception interval at 4 seconds
• Low battery indicators
• Wall mounting or table standing (detachable stand)
T e Outdoor Temperature Transmitter
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to weather
station by 868 MHz signals
• Shower proof casing
• Wall mounting and table-standing

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SETTING UP:
Note: T is weat er station receives only one outdoor transmitter.
1. First, insert the batteries into the temperature transmitter. (see “Install and replace
batteries in t e temperature transmitter“).
2. Within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into weather station (see “Install and replace
batteries in t e weat er station”). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of
the LC will light up briefly. Then the time (default 0:00) and the weather icon will be
displayed. If these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait
for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them.
3. After inserting the batteries, the weather station will start receiving data from the
transmitter. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be
displayed on the weather station. If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the batteries
will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.
4. In order to ensure successful 868 MHz transmission, this should under good conditions
be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the weather
station and the transmitter (see notes on “Mounting” and “868 MHz Reception”).
5. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the weather station,
the CF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started. This takes
typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions.

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Note:
aily CF reception is done at 02:00 and 03:00 am every day. If the reception at 03:00 am is
not successful, then at 04:00 and 05:00 and 06:00 am there are other tries, until one is
successful. If the reception at 06:00 am is still not successful, then the next try takes place at
02:00 am next day.
If reception is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. (Please also
refer to notes on “DCF-77 Radio Controlled Time” and “Manual Time Setting”).
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION
The Weather Station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries.
When batteries need to be replaced, the low battery icon will
appear on the LC . To install and replace the batteries,
please follow the steps below:
1. Lift up the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.

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HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
The Temperature Transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace
the batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover at the back of the
transmitter.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit.
Note:
In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be
reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a security
code is assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this code must be
received and stored by the Weather station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to it.
BATTERY CHANGE:
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure
optimum accuracy of these units (Battery life see “Specifications”).
Please participate in t e preservation of t e environment. Return used
batteries to an aut orised depot.

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FUNCTION KEYS:
Weat er station: The weather station has four easy to use function keys.
SET key
• Press and hold to enter manual setting modes: Time zone, manual time, calendar and
CF time reception ON/OFF
+ key
• To change any values in manual set modes
INDOOR/RESET key
• To display indoor minimum/maximum temperature records
• Press and hold to reset ALL indoor and outdoor minimum/maximum temperature
records in one time
SET
key
INDOOR/RESET
key
+
key
OUTDOOR key

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Indoor
Temperature in °C
Out
door
Temperature in °C
Weat
her tendency
indicator
Radio controlled time
reception icon
Low battery indicator
(weather station)
Maximum icon
Time
Weather forecast icon
Outdoor Reception
Signal icon *
Low battery indicator
(transmitter)
Minimum icon
OUTDOOR key
• To display outdoor minimum/maximum temperature records
LCD SCREEN:

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* When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the Weather Station, this icon will be
switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LC ) So user can easily see
whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off).
For a better display clarity, the LC screen is split into 4 sections.
Section 1 – WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY ICONS
isplay of the weather to be expected in form of three weather symbols and two weather
tendency indicators in form of an arrow, which change their appearance depending on the air
pressure development
Section 2 – TIME
• In normal mode display of radio controlled time
• A reception tower symbol will be shown indicating that the CF-77 time signal is
scanned for (flashing) or received (steady).
Note: The symbol will not be shown when radio time reception is not successful or when time
reception function is turned off.
Section 3 – INDOOR TEMPERATURE
• isplay the current indoor temperature
• isplay of low battery indicator (weather station)

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Section 4 – OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
• isplay the current outdoor temperature
• A signal reception symbol will be shown indicating that receiver is receiving outdoor
temperature
• isplay of low battery indicator (transmitter)
DCF-77 RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The time base for the radio-controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the
Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less
than one second in one million years. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen
near Frankfurt via frequency signal CF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of
approximately 1500 km. Your radio-controlled Weather Station receives this signal and
converts it to show the precise time in summer or wintertime.
The quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic location. In normal cases,
there should be no reception problems within a 1500km radius of Frankfurt.
After the outdoor transmitter reception is completed in initial setup, the CF tower icon on the
clock display will start flashing. This indicates that the clock has detected that there is a radio
signal present and is trying to receive it. When the time code is received, the CF tower
becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed.

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If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the CF tower does not appear at all,
then please take note of the following:
• Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is
a minimum of 1.5 - 2 meters.
• Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures), the received signal is
naturally weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window and/ or
point its front or back towards the Frankfurt transmitter.
• uring nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception
is possible in most cases. A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy
deviation below 1 second.
MANUAL SETTINGS:
The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode:
• Time zone
• Manual time
• Calendar (Year, month and day)
• Time reception CF ON/OFF
Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to advance to the setting mode:

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TIME ZONE SETTING:
The time zone default is “0” hour. To set a different time zone:
1. The current time zone value starts flashing.
2. Use the + key to set the time zone. The range runs from 0, -1, -2…
-12, 12, 11, 10… 2, 1, 0, in consecutive 1-hour intervals.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Manual time setting
MANUAL TIME SETTING
In case the weather station is not able to detect the radio-controlled time ( CF time) signal
(due to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will
then work as a normal Quartz clock.
Time zone (flashing)
Hour (flashing) Minute

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To set the clock:
1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display section.
2. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the minute setting.
3. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to adjust the minutes.
4. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Calendar setting
Note:
The unit will still try to receive the signal despite a manual setting. When the signal is
received, the manually set time will automatically be replaced by the received time. uring
reception attempts, the CF tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, the
CF tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted.
CALENDAR SETTING
The clock can display year, month and day in setting mode.
Year (flashing)

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To set t e Year:
1. efault year “2011” is flashing. Use the + key to change value. The year can be set
from 2011 to 2039.
2. Press SET key to confirm and enter Mont Setting.
To set t e Mont :
1. The month digit is flashing. Use the + key to change value.
2. Press the SET key to confirm and enter Day Setting.
To set t e Day:
1. The day digit is flashing. Use the + key to change value.
2. Press SET key to confirm and enter Time reception ON/OFF setting.
Month (flashing)
ay

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“On” (flashing)
Reception icon
(flashing)
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
In area where reception of the radio-controlled time ( CF time) is not possible, the time
reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock.
( efault setting is ON).
1. “On” is flashing on the LC .
2. Use the + key to turn OFF the time reception function if necessary.
3. Confirm with the SET key and exit the setting mode.
Note: If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any
reception of the radio-controlled time ( CF time) as long as the Time Reception OFF function
is activated. The Time Reception icon and the CF icon will not be displayed on the LC .
WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY
THE WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS:
There are 3 weather icons in the top section of LC which can be displayed in any of the
following combinations:

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For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update
accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it means
either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the Weather
station to register. However, if the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud, there will be no
change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon)
since the icons are already at their extremes.
The icons display weather forecasts in terms of getting better or worse, and not necessarily
sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the current weather is cloudy and the
rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean that the product is faulty because it is not raining. It
simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse
but not necessarily rainy.
Rainy
Cloudy wit sunny
intervals
Sunny

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Note:
After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12-24
hours. This will allow sufficient time for the Weather Station to collect air pressure data at a
constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast.
Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather
forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying
areas the Weather Station has been designed for use in. In areas that experience sudden
changes in weather (for example from sunny to rain), the Weather Station will be more
accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for
example mostly sunny).
If the Weather Station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial
standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), remove the
batteries and re-insert them after about 30 seconds. By doing this, the Weather Station will
not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due
to the slight change of altitude. Again, disregard weather forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours
as this will allow time for operation at a constant altitude.
THE WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR
Working together with the weather icons are the weather tendency indicators (located on the
left and right hand side of the weather icons). When the indicator points upwards, it means

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that the air-pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve, but when indicator
points downwards, the air-pressure is dropping and the weather is expected to become
worse.
Taking this into account, you will see how the weather has changed and how it is expected to
change. For example, if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and sun
icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (sun icon only).
Therefore, the next change in the weather will be the cloud with rain icons since the indicator
is pointing downwards.
Note:
Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in the air pressure, it will
remain permanently visualized on the LC .
INDOOR MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE RECORDS
The current indoor temperature is displayed on the third section of the LC .
Press and release the “INDOOR/RESET” key repeatedly, the current indoor temperature will
alternate between the minimum, maximum temperature recordings and the current value.

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Minimum
Outdoor
Temperature
MIN icon
(flashing)
OUTDOOR MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE RECORDS
The current outdoor temperature is displayed on the last section of the LC .
Press and release the “OUTDOOR” key repeatedly, the current outdoor temperature will
alternate between the minimum, maximum temperature recordings and the current value.
Minimum
Indoor
Temperature
Record
MIN icon
(flashing)
Maximum
Indoor
Temperature
Record
MAX icon
(flashing)
Maximum
Outdoor
Temperature
MAX icon
(flashing)

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RESETTING INDOOR AND OUTDDOR MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE RECORDS
In normal display mode, press and hold the INDOOR/RESET key for 3 seconds to reset in
one time ALL indoor and outdoor minimum/maximum records to current values.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
Low battery indicator is displayed on the LC when the batteries require changing.
868 MHz RECEPTION CHECK
The weather station should receive the temperature data within 3 minutes after set-up. If the
temperature data is not received 3 minutes after setting up (not successfully continuously,
the outdoor display shows “- - -” ), please check the following points:
1. The distance of the weather station or transmitter should be at least 1.5 to 2 meters
away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
2. Avoid positioning the weather station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal
window frames.
3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the
same signal frequency (868MHz) may prevent correct signal transmission and
reception.
4. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 868MHz signal frequency can also
cause interference.