TFA WIRELESS 868 MHz TEMPERATURE STATION User manual

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WIRELESS 433 MHz TEMPERATURE STATION
Instruction Manual
Cat. No. 30.3015
Thank you for choosing this wireless temperature station from TF .
BEFORE YOU USE IT
Pl as b sur to r ad th instruction manual car fully.
This information will help you to familiarise yourself with your new device, learn all of its functions and
parts, find out important details about its first use and how to operate it, and get advice in the event of
faults.
Following the instruction manual for use will prevent damage to the device and loss of your statutory rights
arising from defects due to incorrect use.
W shall not b liabl for any damag occurring as a r sult of not following th s instructions.
Lik wis , w tak no r sponsibility for any incorr ct r adings and for any cons qu nc s which
may r sult from th m.
Pl as tak particular not of th saf ty advic !
Pl as look aft r this manual for futur r f r nc .
SCOPE OF SUPPLY:
• Temperature station (basic unit)
• Instruction manual
FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW TEMPERATURE
STATION AT A GLANCE
• DCF radio controlled time with manual setting option

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• Time zone option ±12 hours
• Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN/M X records and time of reception
• Indoor and outdoor humidity display as RH% with MIN/M X records
• Data logging function – with adjustable recording intervals, can store up to 3000 sets of
Temperature/Humidity data
• Connectable to PC (Com port) – data can be transferred to PC with the software (in CD ROM)
provided
• Can receive up to 5 outdoor transmitters
• Time reception ON/OFF selectable
• Dew point temperature displayed
• Temperature & humidity High/Low alarm function
• 12/24 hour time display
• Year/ Month/ Day calendar display
• Temperature display in ºC/ ºF
• LCD contrast selectable
• Temperature and humidity calibration function
• Low battery indicator
• Table standing or wall mounting
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• The product is exclusively intended for the field of application described above. The product should
only be used as described within these instructions.
• Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to the product are prohibited.
• The product is not to be used for medical purpose or for public information, but is intended solely for
home use.

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Caution!
Risk of injury:
• Keep this instrument and the batteries out of reach of children.
• Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of
explosion!
• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent
damage caused by a leaking battery. Never use a combination of old and new batteries together or
batteries of different types. Wear chemical-resistant protective gloves and glasses when handling
leaked batteries.
! Important information on product saf ty!
• Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures, vibration or shock.
• Protect from moisture.

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ELEMENTS:
Th t mp ratur station
Th outdoor transmitt r (purchas d s parat ly)
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to
temperature station by 433 MHz
• Shower proof casing
• Wall mounting case
• Mounting at a sheltered place. void direct rain and sunshine
Function keys
LCD screen
Battery
Compartment
Foldout stand
Hanging Hole
Cable socket (to PC)
Stand

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Battery compartment
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE STATION
The temperature station uses 3 x , IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To
install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the bottom
center of the battery compartment and lift up to remove the
cover.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER
The outdoor transmitter uses 2 x . IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install
and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover at the front side with an appropriate
screwdriver.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see battery
compartment marking).
3. Replace the battery cover on the unit
SIZE LR6
SIZE LR6
SIZE LR6

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BATTERY CHANGE:
User shall replace batteries of the temperature station when the battery low indicator is displayed at the
LCD. If user does not replace batteries, working error may be resulted.
Not :
• fter changing batteries in temperature station, there is no need for user to reset the temperature
station. In fact, the temperature station can remember all transmitter information and sequence as
per the pervious set-up. However, user may require to reset the desired LCD contrast, larm On/Off
condition, Calibration value and the Clock (by re-entering the date and time manually or simply wait
for the DCF time signal).
• The “ verage” value display for particular channel will only be calculated from the data after battery
change.
• It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum
accuracy of these units.
SETTING UP
1. Insert batteries into the temperature station (see “How to install and r plac batt ri s in th
t mp ratur station” above). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up
briefly. Then the indoor temperature and humidity will be displayed. The time will be shown 0:00 and
the date as 1.1.04.
Not :
If the indoor temperature and humidity are not displayed after 15 seconds, remove the batteries and wait
for at least 2 minutes before reinserting them. lso check if the battery has been used up. User is
recommended to use new alkaline batteries to the units.
There is a four-minute time for user to set up all transmitters one by one, after inserting batteries to the
temperature station. The below steps 2 to 4 shall be completed within this 4-minute time.

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2. Insert batteries to the first transmitter. The temperature station will start learning the transmitter. The
outdoor Channel 1 (out 1) temperature and humidity readings will then be displayed. User may
observe the outdoor channel icon appear. (If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the batteries will
need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.)
3. fter the readings from the first transmitter (Channel 1) are successfully shown by the temperature
station, insert batteries to the second transmitter. The outdoor “Channel 2” temperature and
humidity readings will then be displayed. User may observe the outdoor channel icon appear.
4. Set up the third, fourth, and fifth transmitter (if applicable) one by one as described in the above
steps.
5. Please note that the unit’s built-in memory stores not only saved readings but also any integrated
transmitters on their respective channels. If after you start to use the unit not all transmitters are
being received, you can manually incorporate these one by one as described at
LE RNING/REMOVING TR NSMITTER.
To free up a used channel for a new transmitter please proceed as described at point 4.
You can also do this for all channels at the same time by returning to the factory settings as
described at CLE RING LL D T ND SETTINGS OF THE TEMPER TURE ST TION FROM
THE PERM NENT MEMORY.
Please note that this will delete all stored data.
6. The temperature station will also try to receive the DCF time signal (radio controlled) after the
transmitter signal reception.
7. If after 10 minutes, the DCF time has not been received, press and hold the OK () key for 3
seconds to enter the Set up mode for manual time setting. The clock of the temperature station will
automatically attempt to receive the DCF time at midnight. When this is successful, the received
time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the received time. (Please
refer also to notes on “Radio controll d Tim R c ption” and “Manual S tting”).

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DCF-77 RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium tomic 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 DCF-77
(77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled temperature
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.
Once the outdoor reception test period is completed, the DCF tower icon in the clock display will start
flashing in the upper center. 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 DCF tower becomes permanently lit and the
time will be displayed.
If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the DCF 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.
• During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible in
most cases. single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation below 1 second.

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FUNCTION KEYS:
T mp ratur Station:
There are 5 function keys in the Temperature Station:
OK k y ( 

)
• In normal display mode, press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the manual setting mode for the
following:
a. LCD contrast level
b. Time zone
c. Daylight saving time (On/ Off)
d. Radio-controlled time reception (On/ Off)
e. 12/ 24 hour Display
f. Time setting (Hour and Minute)
g. Calendar setting (Year, Month and Day)
h. Temperature unit (°C/ °F) setting
Mode
key
larm
key
OK key
Plus key
Minus key

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i. Recording intervals to memory (hr:min)
j. Re-learning/ Removing channels
k. Number of channels to be saved to memory
• In view mode or alarm mode, press to go back to normal display mode
Plus (+) and Minus (–) k y
• In normal display mode, press to select a channel (the indoor sensor or one of the outdoor
transmitters)
• Press to make adjustment (increase or decrease) in different manual settings and alarm setting
Mod k y (mod )
• In normal display mode, press to toggle between the following view mode:
a. Maximum record of a selected channel (the indoor sensor or one of the outdoor
transmitters, depending on the user’s selection)
b. Minimum record of a selected channel
c. verage humidity and temperature readings of a selected channel (over the last 100
values stored in memory)
d. The dew point temperature of a selected channel
e. History readings in the memory of a selected channel
f. Calibration mode of humidity and temperature of a selected channel
• In alarm setting mode, press to activate/ deactivate the temperature and humidity alarm.
• In manual setting mode, press to go back to normal display mode
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset Min/ Max record of a particular channel
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to reset Min/ Max record of all channels
Alarm k y (al)
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the alarm setting mode.

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• In alarm setting mode, press to toggle between the following settings:
1. high humidity alarm
2. low humidity alarm
3. high temperature alarm
4. low temperature alarm
• In manual setting mode, press to go back to normal display mode
LCD Scr n:
The LCD screen is split into 4 sections displaying the relatively humidity, temperature, EPROM status and
Time/ Date.
Time reception icon
(for DCF time)
Outdoor data signal
reception indicator
Outdoor transmitter
identification number
Data recording interval
Low battery indicator
Time
Calendar display
Relative humidity
reading in RH%
Temperature
reading in ºC/
ºF
Buzzer-on icon
Memory data display
(showing no. of sets of unread
data stored in memory)

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MANUAL SETTINGS:
In normal display mode, press and hold the OK key for 3 seconds to enter the manual setting mode for the
following:
a. LCD contrast setting
b. Time zone setting
c. Daylight saving time On/ Off setting
d. Radio-controlled time reception On/ Off setting
e. 12/ 24 hour format setting
f. Time setting (Hour and Minute)
g. Calendar setting (Year, Month and Day)
h. Temperature unit (°C/ °F) setting
i. Recording intervals to memory (hr:min)
j. Relearning or removing a transmitter
k. Number of sets of outdoor channel to be saved to memory of temperature station
LCD CONTRAST SETTING:
Digits flashing

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The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from LCD 0 to LCD7 (Default setting is “LCD 5”):
1. In normal display, press and hold the OK () key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Use the Plus (+) and Minus (–) key to view all levels of contrast.
3. Select the desired LCD contrast. Confirm with the mode or larm (al) key to go back to the normal
display mode.
TIME ZONE SETTING:
The time zone default of the temperature station is “0”. To set a different time zone:
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press shortly the OK key one more time to enter the time zone setting. The digits “Zo” will be
flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the time zone (-12 to 12 hr).
4. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press shortly the OK key two times to enter the daylight saving time setting. The digit “dS” will be
flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the daylight saving time function to “On” or “Off” mode.
4. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
Not :
• The function of day night time saving is only applicable to WWVB time reception within the areas
in the United States.
• “dS off” means that the feature is off and the WWVB will not change times automatically. “dS On”
indicates that the feature is on and the WWVB will change times automatically.
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TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING:
In area where reception of the DCF time is not possible, the DCF time reception function can be turned
OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON).
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press and release the OK key three times to enter the time reception time setting. The digit “rEc”
will be flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the time reception function to on or off mode.
4. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
Not :
If the Time Reception function is turn OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of the DCF
time as long as the Time Reception OFF function is activated. The time reception icon and the “DCF” icon
will not be displayed on the LCD
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12/24-HOUR FORMAT SETTING:
The time display can be selected to show hours in 12-hour or 24-hour settings. (Default 24-Hour)
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press and release the OK key four times to enter the time format setting. The digit “24h” will be
flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the time shown in 12-hour or 24-hour format.
4. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
MANUAL TIME SETTING:
In case the temperature station cannot detect the DCF-signal (for example due to disturbances,
transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz
clock.
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Hour flashing
Minutes flashing
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press and release the OK key five times to enter the hour setting. The hour digit in the time LCD
will be flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the hour.
4. Press the OK key one more time to confirm the hour and advance to the minute setting. The
minute digit will be flashing.
5. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the minute
6. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
Not : The unit will still try and receive the signal every day despite it being manually set. When it does
receive the signal, it will change the manually set time into the received time. During reception attempts the
DCF tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, then the DCF tower icon will not appear but
reception will still be attempted the following hour.

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CALENDAR SETTING:
The date default of the temperature station is 1. 1. in the year 2004. Once the radio-controlled time signals
are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also
be set manually.
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press and release the OK key seven times to enter the year setting. The year digit in the date LCD
will be flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the year.
4. Press the OK key one more time to confirm the year and advance to the month setting. The month
digit will be flashing.
5. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the month.
6. Press the OK key one more time to confirm the month and advance to the day setting. The day digit
will be lashing.
Year
Month
Date

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7. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the day.
8. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING (°C/ °F):
The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °C or °F (Default °C).
1. Press and hold the OK key until the digits “Lcd” starts flashing.
2. Press and release the OK key ten times to enter the temperature unit setting. The “°C” digit will be
flashing.
3. Use the Plus and Minus key to set the unit of temperature in °C or °F.
4. Press the Mode or larm key to confirm and go back to the normal display mode.
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RECORDING INTERVAL (hr:min) SETTING
The time intervals at which the temperature and humidity data saved to memory can be set to one of the
following:
1-minute; 5-minute; 10-minute; 15-minute; 20-minute; 30-minute; 1-hour; 2-hour; 4-hour; 6-hour; 8-hour;
12-hour or 24-hour.
Your appliance has been developed and produced to the very latest technical standards. Unfortunately,
however, an error occurred in programming the time intervals.
The following intervals are out of line, as follows:
3-hour interval Records every 4 hours
4-hour interval Records every 6 hours
6-hour interval Records every 8 hours
8-hour interval Records every 12 hours
12-hour interval Records every 24 hours
Digits flashing