Vitek VT-3549 SR User manual

MULTI-FUNCTION ALARM-CLOCK/
WIRELESS WEATHER STATION
MODEL VT-3549 SR
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the weather station.
The basic package comes with a main unit, which is the weather forecast station and,
a remote unit, the thermo hygrometer sensor.
The main unit is capable of keeping track of the maximum and minimum temperature
of different sites.
And no wire installation is required and operates at 433MHz.
Apart from temperature shows the indoor and outdoor relative humidity and rates the
comfort level.
It also retains the maximum and minimum relative humidity readings. A remote ther-
mo-hygro sensor is included with the unit. The weather station is able to receive and
display readings from up to 3 remote sensors.
The built-in barometer enables to display the atmospheric pressure with user-se-
lectable altitude adjustment. A bar graph will show the pressure trend of the last 24
hours.
What is more, is equipped with a moon phase scanner, which lets you check the moon
phase of the forward & backward 39 days.
DESCRIPTION
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A DISPLAY
Facilitates easy reading of weather forecast, indoor & outdoor humidity, remote and in-
doors temperatures and calendar clock, weather forecast, Atmospheric pressure chart
and moon phase.
B MEMORY [MEM] BUTTON
Recalls the maximum or minimum temperature and humidity of main and remote unit
C MODE BUTTON
Toggles the display modes and confirms entry while setting the values for display
D ALARM BUTTON
Displays the alarm time or sets the alarm status
E TEMPERATURE ALARM BUTTON
Displays the temperature alarm or sets the upper or lower limit.
F UP (+) BUTTON
Advances the value of a setting
G DOWN (-) BUTTON
Decreases the value of a setting
H CHANNEL BUTTON
Displays different sensor temperature & humidity
I HISTORY BUTTON
Displays the pressure history of previous hours.
J DOWN () BUTTON (REAR PANEL)
Display the moon phase of previous days or sets the altitude or sea level pressure.
K UP () BUTTON (REAR PANEL)
Display the moon phase of following days or sets the altitude or sea level pressure.
L UNIT BUTTON (REAR PANEL)
Sets the unit of altitude or pressure
M PRESSURE / ALTITUDE BUTTON (REAR PANEL) Toggles the display between
local pressure, sea level
pressure and altitude.
N SNOOZE/LIGHT BUTTON
Activate the snooze function and backlight (for LED/EL light version)
O WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
For mounting the main unit on a wall
P BATTERY COMPARTMENTS
Accommodates two UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries
Q REMOVABLE TABLE STAND
For standing the main unit on a flat surface
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MAIN FEATURES: REMOTE UNIT
A LED INDICATOR
Flashes once when the remote unit transmits a reading
Flashes twice when low battery is detected on sensor unit
B BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Accommodates two AA-size batteries
C RESET BUTTON
Press to reset all setting if you have selected different channel.
D CHANNEL SELECTOR
Select the channel before you install batteries.
E WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
Supports the remote until in wall-mounting
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
For best operation:
1. Insert batteries for remote units before doing so for the main unit.
2. Position the remote unit and main unit within effective transmission range, which, in
usual circumstances.
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Note that the effective range is vastly affected by the building materials and where the
main and remote units are positioned.
Try various set-ups for best result.
Though the remote units are weather proof, they should be placed away from direct
sunlight, rain or snow.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: REMOTE UNIT
1. Remove the screws on the battery compartment.
2. Select the channel
3. Install 2 batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) strictly according to the polarities
shown.
4. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT
1. Open the battery compartment door.
2. Install 2 batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) strictly according to the polarities
shown.
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
When it is time to replace batteries for the remote sensor, the respective low-battery in-
dicator [ ] will show up on the indoor or outdoor temperature & hygrometer display.
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND OR WALL MOUNTING
The main unit has a removable table stand, which when connected, can support the
unit on a flat surface. Or you can remove the stand and mount the unit on a wall using
the recessed screw hole.
GETTING STARTED
1. SETTING UP THE BAROMETER
a. When batteries are installed, the display will shows the “hPa”, “mBar” and “mmHg”.
User should press the
“Unit” key to the unit of pressure, it will shows “0” and “meter”. User can use the “Up” or
“Down” keys to change to “feet”, or use the “Unit” key to confirm the unit.
b. After user confirmed the unit of height, it will shows “10” with “meter” or “32” with
“feet”. User can use the “Up” or “Down” keys to change to height of the place, and use
the “Unit” key to confirm the height.
Remark: The default unit of pressure is hPa/mBar, unit of height is meter, height is 10
meters. It will use the default value if no key is pressure for 60 seconds.
2. SETTING UP THE REMOTE TEMP. AND RC CLOCK
a. Once batteries are in place for the remote unit, they will start transmitting tempera-
ture and humidity readings at
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around 45 seconds intervals. The main unit will also start searching for signals for
about two minutes once batteries are installed. 10 seconds upon successful reception,
the outdoors temperatures and humidity will be displayed .The main unit will automati-
cally update its readings at about 45-second intervals.
b. If no signals are received, blanks “--.-” will be displayed.
Hold [-] for 2 seconds to enforce another search for about 2 minutes. This is useful in
synchronizing the transmission and reception of the remote and main units.
c. When remote signal reception is finished, it will automatically synchronize its current
time and dated when brought within rang of the signal.
Repeat this step whenever you find discrepancies between the reading shown on the
main unit and that on the remote unit.
HOW TO CHECK REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES
The wave display on the outdoors temperature indicates the reception of the remote
unit is in good order.
If no readings are received from the remote unit for more than two minutes, blanks “--
.-” will be displayed until further readings are successfully searched. Check the remote
unit is sound and secure. You can wait for a little while or Hold [-] for 2 seconds to
enforce an immediate search.
If the temperature or humidity goes above or below than the measuring range of the
main unit or the remote unit (stated in specification), the display will show “--.-” &
“HHH” or “LLL” respectively.
HOW TO READ THE KINETIC WAVE DISPLAY
The kinetic wave display shows the signal receiving status of the main unit. There are
three possible forms:
The unit is in searching mode.
Temperature readings are securely registered.
No signals.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY
The maximum and minimum recorded indoor temperature, humidity and outdoor tem-
peratures will be automatically stored in memory. To display them, Press [MEM] once
to display the maximum readings and again the minimum readings.
The respective indicators [MAX] or [ MIN ] will be displayed.
To clear the memory, hold down [MEM] for two seconds.
The maximum and minimum readings will be erased.
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If you press [MEM] now, the maximum and minimum readings will have the same val-
ues as the current ones until different readings are recorded.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY TREND
The trend indicator shows the trend of temperatures and humidity collected at that par-
ticular remote sight.
Three trends: rising, steady, and falling will be shown.
Arrow indicator
Temperature and
humidity trend Rising Steady Falling
WEATHER FORECAST
Indicator
displays on
Forecast Sunny Slightly
Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Snowy
The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected
data, it can predict the weather for the forthcoming 12 to 24 hours.
NOTE:
1. The accuracy of a general pressure-based weather forecast is about 70%.
2. The weather forecasts. It may not necessarily reflect the current situation.
3. The “Sunny” icon, as applies to night time, implies clear weather.
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
The atmospheric pressure indicator, in the weather forecast window, uses arrows to
indicate if the atmospheric pressure is increasing, remaining stable, or decreasing.
Arrow indicator
Pressure Trend Rising Steady Falling
COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS
The comfort level indicators COM, WET or DRY will tell you if the current environment is
comfortable, too wet or too dry. The comfort indicators will appear on the display of the
main unit when the following conditions are satisfied:
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Indicator dis-
plays on the
unit
Temperature
Range
Humidity
Range
Shows that the
Current
Environment
COM 20°C to 25°C
(68°F to 77°F)
40%RH -
70%RH
Ideal range for both
relative humidity and
temperature
WET -5°C -+ 50°C
(23°F - 122°F) OVER 70%RH Contains excess moisture
DRY -5°C -+ 50°C
(23°F - 122°F) Below 40%RH Contains inadequate moisture
No Indicator
Less than 20°C
(68°F) or More
than 25°C (77°F)
40%RH to
70%RH No comment
HOW TO CHECK THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
The current and historical barometric pressure is shown on the atmospheric pressure
window. For user staying at a higher altitude such as in the mountain area, see-level
barometric pressure applies. Use Pressure/ Altitude key to toggle the display to sea
level pressure display. Press and hold the Pressure/Altitude key to enter the sea level
pressure adjusting mode. Use the UP or DOWN key to enter sea level pressure and use
Pressure/Altitude to confirm. The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa
or inHg. To change the pressure unit, press and hold the Unit key at sea level pressure
display and use UP or Down key to select. Press the Unit key to confirm.
If you want to check the pressure history for a particular hour during the past 36 hours,
press the HISTORY button. Each press on the button will go back by an hour.
The recorded atmospheric changes for the past 24 hour are displayed in a bar chart
above the atmospheric pressure window.
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HOW TO USE AND SCAN THE MOON PHASE
Unit is equipped with a moon phase display and scanner with which eight moon phases
are displayed on the screen from new moon to waning crescent. The one falls on the
current day will flash on the screen.
If it is a full moon or new moon day, the icon will flash faster.
The eight phases are:
New Moon Waning
Crescent
First Quar-
ter
Waxing
Gibbous Full Moon Waning Gibbous
Last Quar-
ter
Waning
Crescent
To check the moon phase for a particular day, press the UP or DOWN button once. The
clock will enter moon phase scanning mode.
Use the UP or DOWN button to locate the date you want to check. The calendar will be
day-driven in this mode.
You can go back 39 days travel to next 39 days.
The corresponding moon phase will appear immediately on the screen.
The unit will return to the last display mode when the UP and DOWN buttons are left
idle for 2 seconds.
DISCONNECTED SIGNALS
If without obvious reasons the display of the outdoor temperature goes blank, Hold [-]
for 2 seconds to enforce an immediate search.
If that fails, check:
1. The remote unit is still in place.
2. The batteries of both the remote unit and main unit.
Replace as necessary.
Note: When the temperature falls below freezing point, the batteries of outdoor
units will freeze, lowering their voltage supply and the effective range.
3. The transmission is within range and path is clear of obstacles and interference.
Shorten the distance when necessary.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from other household devices, such as door bells, home security systems and
entry controls, may interfere with those of this product and cause temporarily recep-
tion failure.
This is normal and does not affect the general performance of the product. The trans-
mission and reception of temperature readings will resume once the interference re-
cedes.
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HOW TO SET THE RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK
1. After the batteries are installed. The clock will automatically search the radio signal.
It takes about 3-5 minutes to finish this process.
2. If user wishs to disable the auto-reception feature, holds the “Up” front panel for 2
seconds to disable it.
3. To enable the auto-reception feature again, holds the “Up” for 2 seconds again to
force it receive and allow it receive at desired time.
4. If the radio signal is received, the date & time will be set automatically with radio
control signal icon [ ] turns on.
5. If the clock fails to receive the time signal, it will be show as [ ] icon. Then user can
set the time manually.
CALENDAR CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
The clock and the calendar share the same section of the display. The calendar is dis-
played in a day-month format.
Each press on the MODE button will change the display between clock with second,
clock with day of week, zone time with day of week, zone time with second and day-
month.
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY
To set the clock manually, hold MODE for two seconds it will show the year. Use [-] or
[+] to change it.
Press MODE to confirm. Repeat the same procedure to set display language, °C/°F,
year, month, date, date-month format, 12/24, hour and minute.
During the setting, press and hold [-] or [+] will increase or decrease the value rapidly.
For display language, you can choose among English (En), German (DE), French (Fr),
Italian (IT) and Spanish (SP) - in that order.
If there is an item you do not wish to change, simply press [MODE] to bypass the
item.
When you finished the change, press [MODE] to exit.
The display will return to the clock mode.
HOW TO SET AND ARM THE ALARM
To set an alarm:
1. Press [ALARM] once to display alarm time. If the alarm is disarmed, the time will be
displayed as “OFF”.
2. Hold [ALARM] for two seconds. The hour digits will blink.
3. Enter the hour using [-] or [+].
4. Press [ALARM]. The minute digits will blink.
5. Enter the minutes using [-] or [+].
6. Press [ALARM] to exit.
7. Repeat the same procedure to set single alarm.
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