WeatherGuide 1731 User manual

WeatherGuide™ Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Weather Station with Hygrometer
Model 1731
Instruction Manual
Welcome to the Taylor® WeatherGuide™ System. Simple, reliable, accurate…it allows you to monitor indoor or outdoor
locations from one room. The base unit reads indoor conditions, while the remote sensor wirelessly reports outdoor
weather conditions back to the base unit for an all-in-one weather display.
NOTE: Some units have a static cling label over the digital display. Please remove before use.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The base unit operates on 2 AA batteries (not included).
The remote sensor operates on 2 AAA batteries (not included).
Replace the batteries if readings grow dim or irregular. Always replace both batteries at the same time; do not mix old and
new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
IMPORTANT: Power the base unit first, and then the remote sensor, otherwise the units’ transmissions may not properly
connect. Place the base unit as close as possible to the remote sensor during set up.
TIP: When the temperature falls below freezing point, alkaline batteries used in outdoor units may freeze, lowering their
voltage supply and effective range. Use of Lithium batteries is recommended in extremely cold or hot locations.
Base Unit
Battery Power: The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. Remove the battery compartment door. Install
(2) AA size batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity markings. Replace the battery compartment
door.
Remote Sensor
The battery compartment is located on the back of the unit. Remove the battery compartment cover. Install (2) AAA size
batteries into the battery compartment according to the polarity markings. Replace the battery compartment door.
After Powering Up the Units:
When the base unit is powered up, it will beep and the LCD screen will light up.
The base unit will begin to display indoor temperature and humidity. The outdoor temperature and humidity displays will
show dashes “(--)”.
Allow at least 3 minutes for the base unit to connect with the remote sensor and analyze current outdoor temperature
conditions. A radio antenna icon moves next to the Outdoor Sensor icon (“ ”) in the right side of the base unit’s screen
during this time.
When the radio antenna icon is steady, the base unit has connected with the remote and is reporting the current outdoor
temperature and humidity readings.
If after 3 minutes the radio antenna icon stops moving and dashes remain, press and hold the “-” button on the back of the
base unit to send another signal. For best setup connection, keep the base unit and remote close to each other while trying
to connect. Keep away from other electronic equipment that may interfere with the connections, such as mobile phones,
appliances, computers, refrigerators, TVs, etc.
Indoor temperature and humidity readings update on the base unit approximately every 60 seconds. The remote sensor
transmits outdoor temperature and humidity readings to the base unit approximately every 57 seconds.
Note: While the base unit is in “analyzing” mode, some functions (such as Clock Setting) may not be operational, or using
the functions will interrupt the transmission reception. Once the “analyzing” mode is complete, the other functions will
become operational.

DISPLAYING YOUR WEATHERGUIDE™
Base unit
Place the base unit indoors in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight.
Remote sensor
Table top –place the sensor on a flat surface.
Wall –use the keyhole on the back of the remote to hang on a wall using a nail or screw (not included).
The transmission range of the remote sensor is 200 feet. The effective transmission range is vastly affected by obstacles
such as walls, sheds, trees, etc. Try various set ups for the best results. Shorten the distance between the base and remote
units when necessary.
To get the most accurate readings and to prolong the life of your sensor, we recommend that you mount it out of direct
sunlight and rain. Direct sunlight will heat the casing and inflate temperatures readings. Place the sensor in a dry, shaded
area. Fog and mist will not affect the sensor, but large volumes of soaking rain may. To guard against this, we recommend
that you mount it under the eve of your house, your garage or any other suitable place that will keep it out of direct sun
and rain.
Important: Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and
should never be submerged in water.
TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY READINGS
The base unit displays indoor temperature and humidity readings on the left side of the screen (“ ”) from its location.
The remote sensor transmits outdoor temperature and humidity readings (“ ” screen) from its location back to the base
unit.
Press the “-” button on the back of the base unit to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature displays.
CLOCK FEATURE
The Clock display is located at the top of the base unit’s LCD screen. The clock has alarm and snooze functions.
A) Clock Setting
1. Press and hold the “SET” button on the back of the base unit for 3 seconds to enter Clock Setting Mode. The year digits
flash in place of the clock digits.
2. Press the “+” or “-” button to change the year. Press “SET” to confirm. The month digits flash.
3. Press the “+” or “-” button to change the month. Press “SET” to confirm. The date digits flash.
4. Press the “+” or “-” button to change the date. Press “SET” to confirm. The Day/Month (“D M”) or Month/Day
(“M D”) selection flashes.
5. Press the “+” or “-” button to toggle between Day/Month and Month/Day format. Press “SET” to confirm. A language
selection flashes under the “DAY” icon to the left of the clock digits.
6. Press the “+” or “-” button to toggle between language selections*. Press “SET” to confirm the displayed language.
Time zone offset digits flash in place of the clock.
7. Press the “+” or “-” button until the correct time zone offset** appears (-12 to +12). Press “SET to confirm the
displayed time zone offset. “12 Hr” or “24 Hr” flashes.
8. Press the “+” or “-” button to toggle between 12 and 24 hour clock mode. Press “SET” to confirm.
The hour and minute digits reappear. The hour digits flash.
9. Press the “+” or “-” button to change the hours. Press “SET” to confirm. The minute digits flash.
10. Press the “+” or “-” button to change the minutes. Press “SET” to confirm. The hour and minute digits stop flashing.
The clock is set.
*Language options: EN = English, RU = Russian, FR = French, IT = Italian, ES = Spanish, NE = Netherlands (Dutch),
DA = Danish, GE = German.
**The time zone offset is the number of hours between your time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
US Time zone options are: MST: Mountain Standard Time -7
AST: Atlantic Standard Time -4 PST: Pacific Standard Time -8
EST: Eastern Standard Time -5 AKT: Alaska Standard Time -9
CST: Central Standard Time -6 HAT: Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time -10
For other time zone offsets, please visit http://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/ or consult another time zone reference.
Notes: If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds, the unit will automatically exit Clock Setting mode.
Until a time has been set, the clock will count up the time since battery installation.

B) Alarm Setting
1. Press the “+” button on the back of the base unit. An Alarm Bell icon (“ ”) appears between the hour and minute
digits, indicating the alarm function is active.
2. Press the “SET” button to enter Alarm Setting mode. The alarm digits appear in place of the clock, indicated by the
“AL” icon which appears next to the alarm digits.
3. Press and hold the “SET” button for 2 seconds. The alarm hour digits flash.
4. Press the “+” or “-” button on the back of the unit to change the hours. Press “SET” to confirm. The minute digits flash.
5. Press the “+” or “-”button to change the minutes. Press “SET” to confirm. The alarm is set. The clock display returns.
6. The alarm will sound for 1 minute at a rising volume unless silenced.
● To silence the alarm for 5 minutes, press the “SNOOZE/LIGHT” button on the top of the base unit.
The Alarm Bell icon (“ ”) icon flashes. The “ ” icon will continue to flash as long as the Snooze is active.
● To stop the alarm for the day and deactivate the Snooze, press any button on the base unit except SNOOZE/LIGHT.
The Alarm Bell icon (“ ”) stops flashing, indicating the alarm is turned off for the day. The alarm will sound again the
next day at the set time.
● To deactivate the alarm completely, press the “+” button until the alarm bell icon (“ ”) disappears. The alarm is
deactivated and will not sound the next day.
Note: If no buttons are pressed within 30 seconds, the unit will automatically exit Alarm Setting mode and return to Clock
mode.
If the snooze button is not pressed, the alarm will silence after one minute. The alarm will not sound again until the next
day if the alarm is still active.
MAXIMUM/MINIMUM TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY READINGS
Your WeatherGuide™ will store the last recorded high and low temperatures and humidity over a 24 hour period. The 24
hour period starts when the units are powered up.
● Press the “MEM” button on the back of the base unit once to display the highest (maximum) indoor and outdoor
temperature and humidity readings since the unit was last reset. “MAX” will show on the LCD.
● Press the “MEM” button a second time to display the lowest (minimum) indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
readings since the unit was last reset. “MIN” will show on the LCD.
● Press the “MEM” button a third time to see current indoor and outdoor temperatures and humidity, or the display will
automatically return to current readings after 10 seconds.
To clear the maximum and minimum readings: In either MAX or MIN mode, press and hold the “MEM” button for 2
seconds to clear both memories. The displays show dashes (“--”) and the unit will begin to track new MAX and MIN
readings. The memories will also reset when the base unit’s batteries are removed.
Notes: If the temperature is higher than the range of the unit, the display will show “HH.H”. If the temperature is lower,
the display will show “LL.L”.
If the humidity is higher than the range of the unit, the display will show “HH”. If the humidity is lower, the display will
show “LL”.
TREND INDICATORS
Arrow icons on your WeatherGuide™ screen will indicate if temperature and humidity readings are rising, falling, or
steady. The Temperature Trend arrow icon is located to the right of the temperature digits.
The Humidity Trend arrow icon is located to the right of the humidity digits.
indicates Rising Temperatures or Humidity (temperatures have gone up more than 1.8°F (1°C) or
humidity has gone up more than 3% in an hour)
indicates Steady readings (temperatures have not changed more than 1.8°F (1°C) and humidity has not
changed more than 3% in an hour)
indicates Falling Temperatures or Humidity (temperatures have gone down more than 1.8°F (1°C) or
humidity has gone down up more than 3% in an hour)

LOW BATTERY
Base unit: replace the batteries if readings grow dim or irregular.
Remote sensor: replace the batteries if the red light on the sensor stops flashing approximately every 57 seconds, or if
transmission signals seem weak or irregular.
Always replace all batteries in each unit at the same time; do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
NOTE: Please recycle or dispose of batteries per local regulations.
WARNING: Batteries may pose a choking hazard. As with all small items, do not let children handle batteries. If
swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
PRECAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak. Remove the batteries if the units will
not be used for a long period of time.
PROBLEM SOLVING
1. If the base unit does not receive a transmission from the remote sensor for one hour, the outdoor temperature and
humidity displays will show dashes (“- -”). Press and hold the “-” button on the back of the base unit to force a
transmission signal. If the connection still fails:
a) Check that the remote is properly positioned, within the appropriate transmission range (200 feet). Transmissions are
vastly affected by building materials and where the receiver and remote units are positioned. Try various set ups for the
best results. Shorten the distance between receiver and remote units when necessary.
b) Check to make sure the transmission path is clear of obstacles and interference.
c) Place the remote sensor closer to the base unit.
d) Remove and reinstall all batteries. Try fresh batteries.
2 If the temperature higher than the range of the unit, the display will show “HH.H”. If the temperature is lower, the
display will show “LL.L”.
If the humidity is higher than the range of the unit, the display will show “HH”. If the humidity is lower, the display will
show “LL”.
● Indoor temperature range is 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C).
● Outdoor temperature range transmitted by remote sensor is -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) using alkaline
batteries. (Use of Lithium batteries can extend the range to -40°F to 140°F / -40°C to 60°C.)
● Indoor and outdoor humidity range is 20-95% RH.
4. The temperature sensors are manufactured to the accurate within plus or minus 2°F (1°C) within a temperature range
from 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) and plus or minus 4°F (2°C) outside that range. Therefore, 2 units placed next to each other
may report different readings. This is a normal occurrence with digital sensors and should not be considered a defect.
5. For maximum performance in normal conditions, good quality alkaline batteries are recommended. When temperatures
are below 0°F, alkaline batteries can lose power resulting in a loss of remote transmission. If you reside in an area that
experiences frequent temperatures near or below 0°F, lithium batteries are recommended to minimize the loss of
transmission.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from other household devices, such as doorbells, home security systems and entry controls, may interfere. This is
normal and does not affect the general performance of this product. The transmission will resume once the interference
recedes.
Important: Though the remote sensor is weather resistant, it should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and
should never be submerged in water.
PRECAUTIONS
1. The base unit is intended for indoor use only. It is not sealed against moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors.
The remote sensor is weather-resistant but not weather-proof or waterproof. Do not immerse it in water or allow snow to
accumulate on it. Do not leave it outdoors in extreme weather conditions. If these conditions become likely to occur,
temporarily move the sensor to an indoor area. Otherwise, permanent damage to the sensor's internal circuits may occur.
2. Do not immerse the units in water. If you spill liquid on one, dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3. Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials. This may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic
circuits.
4. Do not subject units to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity. This may result in malfunction, shorter
electronic life span, damaged batteries or distorted parts.

5. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will invalidate the warranty on this product and may cause
damage. Other than replacing the batteries, the units contain no user-serviceable parts.
6. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.)
batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak. Remove the batteries/adaptor if the units will
not be used for a long period of time.
7. This product is for measuring weather temperatures only. DO NOT PLACE UNITS INTO OVENS, GRILLS,
FREEZERS or MICROWAVE OVENS.
8. Always read the instruction manual before operating this product.
SPECIFICATIONS
Indoor temperature range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Outdoor temperature range transmitted by remote sensor:
Alkaline batteries: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Lithium batteries: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Indoor and outdoor humidity range: 20-95% RH
Over/Under range messages: “HH.H/LL.L” for over/under temperature range, “HH/LL” for over/under humidity range
Resolution: 0.1 degree for temperature and 1% for humidity
Indoor temperature readings update approximately every 60 seconds
Remote sensor transmits temperature readings every 57 seconds.
Minimum/Maximum temperature and humidity records
Temperature/Humidity trends –rising, falling or steady
Clock with alarm and snooze
Transmission: Maximum 200 feet (60 meters) in open area
Power: 2 AA batteries for base unit (not included) and 2 AAA batteries for remote sensor (not included)
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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.
FCC ID: WEC-1502 (remote sensor transmitter)
One Year Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship (excluding batteries or adapters) for one (1) year
from date of original purchase for the original purchaser. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident,
misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Should this product require service (or
replacement at our option) while under warranty, do not return to retailer. Please pack the item carefully and return it
prepaid, along with store receipt showing date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to:
Taylor Precision Products, Inc.
2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
www.taylorusa.com
Email: prodsuppo[email protected]
There are no express warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
For additional product information, or warranty information outside the USA, please contact us through
www.taylorusa.com. Made to our exact specifications in China.
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and WeatherGuide™ is a trademark of Taylor Precision Products, Inc. and its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.
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