TFA 30.3030.IT User manual

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WIRELESS 868 MHz TEMPERATURE STATION
Instruction Manual
Cat. No. 30.3030.IT
Thank you for choosing this wireless temperature station from TFA.
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 de ice, learn all of
its functions and parts, find out important details about its first use and how to
operate it, and get ad ice in the e ent of faults.
Following the instruction manual for use will pre ent damage to the de ice 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.
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)
• Outdoor transmitter
• Instruction manual

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FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW
TEMPERATURE STATION AT A GLANCE:
• DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual settings
• Time display (hour, minutes, seconds)
• Time reception ON/OFF
• 12/24 hour time format
• Calendar display (month, date, weekday)
• Time zone option ±12 hours
• Temperature display in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) selectable
• Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX records
• All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset
• Wireless transmission at 868 MHz
• Signal reception inter als at 4-second
• Low battery indicator
• Table standing or wall mountable
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• The product is exclusi ely intended for the field of application described
abo e. 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.
Caution!
Risk of injury:

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• 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 pre ent damage caused by a leaking battery. Ne er use a
combination of old and new batteries together or batteries of different types.
Wear chemical-resistant protecti e glo es and glasses when handling leaked
batteries.
! Important information on product saf ty!
• Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures, ibration or shock.
• Protect from moisture.
• The outdoor transmitter is protected against splash water, but is not
watertight. Choose a shady and dry position for the transmitter.
ELEMENTS
Th t mp ratur station
SET key
Stand
Hanging
hole
Battery
compartment
LCD
display
MIN/MAX/+ key

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THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to
temperature station by 868 MHz signal
• Wall mounting case
• Mounting at a sheltered place. A oid direct rain and
sunshine
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE
TRANSMITTER
The temperature transmitter uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V
batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the
steps below:
1. Remo e the battery compartment co er at the back of the
transmitter.
2. Insert the batteries, obser ing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace the battery compartment co er on the unit.
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE
STATION
The temperature station uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries. To install and
replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

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1. Remo e the co er at the back of the
temperature station.
2. Insert batteries obser ing the correct
polarity (see marking).
3. Replace compartment co er.
Batt ry r plac m nt
• Replace the batteries of the temperature station when the battery symbol
appears abo e the indoor temperature display.
• When the batteries of the transmitter are used up, the low battery icon
appears abo e the outdoor temperature display.
Not :
In the e ent of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by
following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is
assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this code must be recei ed and stored by
the temperature station in the first three minutes of power being supplied to it.
SETTING UP:
Not : This t mp ratur station r c iv s only on outdoor transmitt r.
1. First, insert the batteries into the temperature transmitter. (see “Install and
r plac batt ri s in th t mp ratur transmitt r“).
2. Immediately after and within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into temperature
station (see “Install and r plac batt ri s in th t mp ratur station”).

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Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly.
Following the time as 0:00 will be displayed and indoor temperature. If these
are not displayed after 60 seconds, remo e the batteries and wait for at least
10 seconds before reinserting them.
3. After inserting the batteries, the temperature station will start recei ing data
from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon
should then
be displayed on the temperature station. If this does not happen
after 3 minutes, the batteries will need to be remo ed from both units and
reset from step 1.
4. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission howe er, this should under
good conditions be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final
position of the Temperature station and the transmitter (see notes on
“Mounting” and “868 MHz R c ption”).
5. Once the remote temperature has been recei ed and displayed on the
temperature station, the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is
automatically started. This takes typically between 3-5 minutes in good
conditions. If after 10 minutes, the DCF time has not been recei ed, press the
SET key to manually enter a time initially.
Not :
In the e ent of changing batteries of the units, ensure the batteries do not spring free
from the contacts. Always wait at least 1 minute after remo ing the batteries before
reinserting, otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur.
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
de iation of less than one second in one million years. The time is coded and
transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt ia frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz)

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and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled
temperature station recei es this signal and con erts 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 temperature is displayed on the temperature station, the DCF
tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the upper left corner. This
indicates that the clock has detected that there is a radio signal present and is trying
to recei e it. When the time code is recei ed, the DCF tower becomes permanently
lit and the time will be displayed.
DCF reception is done twice daily at 02:00 and 03:00 am. If the reception is not
successful at 02:00 am, then the next reception takes place the next hour and so on
until 06:00am, or until the reception is successful. If the reception is not successful at
06:00 am, then the next attempt will take place the next day at 02:00 am.
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 recei ed 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 se ere and
reception is possible in most cases. A single daily reception is adequate to
keep the accuracy de iation below 1 second.

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MIN/MAX/+ key SET key
FUNCTION KEYS:
T mp ratur station:
The temperature station has 2 easy to use function keys:
SET k y
• Press and hold for about 3 seconds to enter the Manual setting modes:
manual time, year, date, month, weekday, 12/24 hour time format, time zone,
time reception ON/OFF and temperature settings.
• Press and hold to reset the indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX temperature records
MIN/MAX/+ k y
• To make adjustments for arious settings in manual setting modes
•
To toggle between the MIN/MAX readings of indoor/ outdoor temperature

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Calendar
Low battery
icon (station)
Time
Outdoor
transmission
signal*
Indoor
temperature
Outdoor
temperature
Low battery icon
(transmitter)
LCD SCREEN
* When the signal is successfully recei ed by the temperature station, the outdoor
transmission icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown
on LCD). The user can then easily see whether the last reception was successful
(icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows
that a reception is currently taking place.
MANUAL SETTING
The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode:
• Manual time
• Calendar
• 12/24 hour time display
• Time zone
• Time reception ON/OFF (DCF ON/OFF)
• Temperature unit °C/°F setting
DCF Tower
icon (for time
reception)

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Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to ad ance to the setting mode:
MANUAL TIME SETTING
In case the temperature station is not able to detect the DCF-signal (disturbances,
transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as
a normal Quartz clock.
1. The hour digit in the time section starts flashing. Use the MIN/MAX/+ key to
set the hour.
2. Press the SET key to enter the minutes. The minute digits start flashing.
3. Use the MIN/MAX/+ key to set the minute.
4. Press again the SET key to confirm and enter the Cal ndar s tting mode.
Not :
The unit will still try and recei e the signal despite it being manually set. When it
does recei e the signal, it will change the manually set time into the recei ed time.
CALENDAR SETTING
The date default of the temperature station is 1. 1. in the year 2008. Once the radio-
controlled time signals are recei ed, the date is automatically updated. Howe er, if
the signals are not recei ed, the date can also be set manually:
Minutes (flashing)
Hours (flashing)

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Month (flashing)
1. The year digits will start flashing. Use the MIN/MAX/+ key to set the year
(2008 to 2029).
2. Press the SET key to enter the month (the month digit will be flashing). Use
MIN/MAX/+ key to adjust the month.
3. Then press the SET key to enter the day. Use MIN/MAX/+ key to adjust the
day.
4. Press the SET key to enter the weekday (the weekday digit will be flashing).
Use MIN/MAX/+ key to adjust the weekday.
5. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the 12/24 hour tim display mode.
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING
To set the time format to 12h or 24h display mode (default 24h):
Year (flashing)
Day (flashing)
Weekday (flashing)
Flashing

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flashing
1. Use the MIN/MAX/+ key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode.
2. Press the SET to confirm and to enter the Tim zon s tting mode.
Not : When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "Weekday.
Day. Month" display. When 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format
will be "Weekday. Month. Day" display.
TIME ZONE SETTING
The time zone can be set between ±12 hours (default 0 hour):
1. The time zone starts flashing.
2. Use the MIN/MAX/+ key to change the time zone. The range runs from 0, -1, -
2…-12, 12, 11, 10… 2, 1, 0, in consecuti e 1-hour inter als.
3. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the Tim r c ption ON/OFF s tting
mode.
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
In area where reception of the radio-controlled time (DCF time) is not possible, the
time reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal
Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON).
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1. The “ON” digits will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the MIN/MAX/+ key to turn OFF the time reception function if necessary.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the °C/°F T mp ratur unit s tting
mode.
Not :
If the time reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any
reception of the radio-controlled time (DCF time) as long as the Time Reception OFF
function is acti ated. The Time Reception icon will not be displayed on the LCD.
°C/°F TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING
The default temperature reading is set to °C (degree Celsius). To select °F (degree
Fahrenheit):
1. The “°C” or “°F” will be flashing, use the MIN/MAX/+ key to toggle between
“°C” and “°F”.
2. Confirm with the SET key and exit the manual setting modes.
CHECKING THE MIN/ MAX TEMPERATURES
1. In normal mode display, press the MIN/MAX/+ key to display the outdoor MIN
display and the time and date of record.
2. Press the MIN/MAX/+ key a second time to show the outdoor MAX display
and the time and date of record.
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lashing

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3. Press the MIN/MAX/+ key a third time to show the indoor MIN display and the
time and date of record.
4. Press again the MIN/MAX/+ key once to display the indoor MAX display and
the time and date of record.
5. Press the MIN/MAX/+ to return to current indoor and outdoor temperature
display.
RESETTING THE MIN/ MAX TEMPERATURE
Not : All th indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX r cords will th r s t at th sam
tim .
1. Press the MIN/MAX/+ key once to enter the indoor temperature display.
2. Press the SET key. This will reset both the MIN/MAX indoor and outdoor
temperature data to the current temperature data.
MAX icon
MIN icon
Outdoor
temperature
Outdoor
data
reception
indicator
Indoor
temperature
Max icon
MIN icon

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OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER
The outdoor temperature is measured and transmitted e ery 4 seconds.
The range of the temperature transmitter may be affected by the temperature. At
cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased. Please bear this in
mind when placing the transmitter.
868 MHz RECEPTION:
The temperature station should recei e the temperature data within 2 minutes after
set-up. If the temperature data is not recei ed 2 minutes after setting up (the outdoor
display shows “- - -”, please check the following points:
1. The distance of the temperature 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. A oid placing the recei er 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 pre ent correct signal
transmission and reception.
4. Neighbors using electrical de ices operating on the 868 MHz signal
frequency can also cause interference.
Not :
When the 868MHz signal is recei ed correctly, do not re-open the battery co er of
either the transmitter or Temperature station, as the batteries may spring free from
the contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all
units (see S tting up abo e) otherwise transmission problems may occur.
The transmission range is about 100 m from the transmitter to the temperature
station (in open space). Howe er, this depends on the surrounding en ironment and

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interference le els. If no reception is possible despite the obser ation of these
factors, all system units ha e to be reset (see S tting up).
POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE STATION:
The temperature station has been designed to be hang on a wall or free standing.
To wall mount
Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor
temperature alues can be recei ed from the desired
locations. To wall mount:
1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, lea ing
the head extended out the by about 5mm.
2. Fold the stand of the temperature station by pushing
inward and hang it onto the screw. Remember to
ensure that it locks into place before releasing.
For fr standing:
Pull out the easel on the back of the unit and place onto a flat
surface.

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POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER:
The transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be
attached to a wall with the two screws supplied.
The transmitter can also be positioned on a flat surface by
securing the stand to the bottom to the transmitter.
To wall mount:
1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws
and plastic anchors.
2. Clip the remote temperature sensor onto the bracket.
Not :
Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all
units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor
temperature reading is recei able. In e ent that the signal is
not recei ed, relocate the transmitter or mo e it slightly as this
may help the signal reception.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean the instrument and the transmitter with a soft damp cloth. Do not use
sol ents or scouring agents.
• Remo e the batteries if you do not use the product for a lengthy period.

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MALFUNCTION
Probl ms Troubl shooting
No indication on the
temperature station
• Ensure batteries polarity are correct
• Change batteries
No transmitter
reception
Display "---"
• Check batteries of external transmitter (do not
use rechargeable batteries!)
• Restart the transmitter and temperature station
as per the manual
• Choose another place for the transmitter and/or
the temperature station
• Reduce the distance between the transmitter
and the temperature station
• Check if there is any source of interference
No DCF reception • Time reception setting “ON”
• Choose another place for the temperature
station
• Manual time setting
• Wait for attempted reception during the night
Incorrect display • Change batteries
WASTE DISPOSAL
This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components
which can be recycled and reused.
Ne er throw flat batteries and rechargeable batteries in household
waste.
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store or to appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations in
order to protect the en ironment.
The symbols for the hea y metals contained are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury,
Pb=lead
This instrument is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment Directi e (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this product with other household waste. The
user is obligated to take end-of-life de ices to a designated collection
point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to
ensure en ironmentally-compatible disposal.
SPECIFICATIONS:
T mp ratur m asuring rang :
Indoor : -9.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution
(14.1°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution)
(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)
Outdoor : -39.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution
(-39.8°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution)
(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)
Indoor temperature checking inter al : e ery 16 seconds
Outdoor temperature reception : e ery 4 seconds
Pow r consumption:
Temperature station : 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V
Temperature transmitter : 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V
Battery life cycle : approximately 24 months
(Alkaline batteries recommended)
Dim nsions (L x W x H):
Temperature station : 109 x 18.8 x 103.6 mm

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Temperature transmitter : 38.2 x 21.2 x 128.3 mm
TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D - 97877 Wertheim
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann.
The technical data are correct at the time of going to print and may change without
prior notice.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Herewith we declare, that this wireless transmission de ice does comply with the
essentials requirements of R&TTE Directi e 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is a ailable on request ia
[email protected].
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