Chaney Instrument 00804 User Manual

Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer and Hygrometer with Atomix Radio Controlled Clock

Thank you for your purchase of this Acu>Rite weather monitoring station. This handy unit can be used on a desk or table top or, with the base removed, can be wall mounted. The LCD screen displays the current outdoor temperature & humidity readings along with the trend information, on the top line of the display. The second line shows the indoor temperature & humidity. The next line shows the time which is updated daily via reception of the NIST signal which is broadcast from Fort Collins, Colorado. This signal is the government standard for accuracy. The Atomix clock also resets it self for Daylight Saving Time each fall and spring. The DST symbol is shown on this line also. The last line of the display shows the month, date, day of the week and the current phase of the moon.

A = Snooze/Light Button E = Set/

B = Channel Button F = +/

C = Alarm Button G = -/ C/F(ZONE)

D = Min/Max Button

Button Functions:

Function When Function When

Button Pressed Once Held for 3 seconds SET RCC sync start/ stop enter clock/ cal set (the setting sequence is: Yr > Month > Date > Hr > Min > 12/24hr> DST on/off > EXIT)

+ 1 step advance in Set Mode, Rapid advance in the Set Mode on/off in Normal Mode

- 1 step backward in set mode, C/ F Time Zone (PT, MT ,CT ,ET) in Normal Mode*, rapid backward in Set Mode

* hold the - button for 3 seconds and the letter P will ﬂash, press again to select M, C or E. Leave it ﬂashing to conﬁrm the selection & exit Set Mode automatically.

ALARM Read Alarm time, turn off alarm Enter Alarm Set

setting sequence: Hr > Min > conﬁrm & exit

MIN/ MAX Read maximum/ minimum records

CHANNEL Select Channel 1,2,3 Clear current channel SNOOZE / LIGHT:

(the memory will automatically clear every day at midnight)

Press to activate the Snooze function and to illuminate the backlight for 3 seconds

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Home Receiver: Lift off the battery cover at the back and install 2 fresh “AA” alkaline batteries according to the polarity indicated. Replace the battery cover. Batteries are not included. Remote Sensor: Lift off the bracket stand, loosen the 4 screws with a small screwdriver, insert 2 fresh “AAA” alkaline batteries according to the polarity indicated. Replace the cover and tighten the 4 screws. Batteries are not included.

SETTING UP THE WIRELESS THERMOMETER:

• Always insert batteries to the home unit and then the remote sensor.Press the CHANNEL button

to Ch 1 for the ﬁrst sensor. Always insert batteries to the home unit and then the remote sensor. Your new RF Thermometer is built with random security code technology, The home unit will learn the random code of the remote sensor and registered without being interfered with by a neighbor who may be using the same type of sensor under the same channel setting. The base unit can monitor up to 3 remote sensors. One sensor is included with this item.

• When replacing batteries for the remote sensor, remember to clear the corresponding channel of

the home unit in this way: Select the respective channel by pressing the CHANNEL button then hold the CHANNEL button 3 seconds to clear the registration.

• Press the Tx button on the back of remote sensor to verify the RF reception.

About The Atomic Clock: The National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) in Fort

Collins, Colorado broadcasts the time signal (WWVB at 60kHz AM radio signal) with an accuracy of one second per every 3,000 years. The signal covers a distance up to 2,000 miles from the source.

Selecting the Ideal Location: Like a typical AM radio, the Atomic Clock will not receive the

WWVB signal in places surrounded by heavy concrete or metal panels. For best reception, please install the home receiver near a window. The time signal reception is also greatly affected by electrical or electronic interference. If the home receiver location you selected does not work, change to a location in another part of the room or building.

Radio Controlled (R/C) Time Reception Set Up: The clock attempts to synchronize with

the Atomic time signal AUTOMATICALLY right after the ﬁrst remote sensor is registered. The unit starts synchronizing the clock after registering the remote sensor thermometer reading. The clock will not respond to any manual settings while attempting to receive the Radio Control Time signal This reception cycle will last from 2 to 5 minutes. The tower icon in the left hand corner of the screen appears ﬁxed when reception is successful. To turn the reception off and to enable manual settings, press the “–” button.

Entering the Time Zone: After establishing your time signal, press SET/ ZONE once to select

PST/ MST/ CST or EST time zones. A small P, M, C, E icon will appear to the left of the time display for the respective time zone. P = Paciﬁc Standard Time M = Mountain Standard Time C = Central Standard Time E = Eastern Standard Time

How to Manually Synchronize Your Atomic Clock: Hold the “–” button for 4 second to

trigger a manual synchronization. The tower will ﬂash regularly during synchronization. Signal strength level is indicated in this way:

1. Very Weak or no signal (1 icon)

2. Weak (2 icons)

3. Good (full icon)

4. Icon appears ﬁxed and does not blink(Reception successful)

5. Icon does not show (No signal received)

If signal level is weak and time reception is not successful, move the unit away any source of possible interference and try again in another location. The R/C clock will attempt a daily synchronization at 1:00 AM everyday. If not successful, the R/C clock will search for the time signal every hour. Each R/C reception cycle lasts from 2 minutes to 5 minutes. To avoid interference, the unit will disable the other button functions during Radio Controlled Time reception. This is not a defect. Simply press the “–” button to turn Radio Controlled Time reception temporarily off.

Manual Time Setting:

- In case the clock is not able to receive the time signal quickly, you can still enter the time manually. Hold the SET key for 3 seconds: Press the "+"or "-" to adjust the setting and press SET to conﬁrm, the setting sequence is:

Year > Month > Date > Hour > Minute > 12/24hr> DST on/off > EXIT

- DST on/off is the Daylight Saving Time function. ON means it is enabled and OFF means it is disabled.

ALARM

Enter the Alarm Setting Mode by pressing and holding the ALARM button for 3 seconds. The hour digits will begin to ﬂash. Set the required hour by pressing the Be sure to pay attention to the proper AM or PM setting to ensure your alarm will sound at the correct time. Press the Alarm button again and the minutes will ﬂash. Set to the correct time usint he "+" and

"–" buttons on the back of the unit. Press the Alarm button again to exit the set up and return the

display to the current time.

"+" or "–" buttons on the back of the unit.

ALARM STOP

Press the ALARM button to stop the alarm for 24 hours. The alarm can also be silenced by pressing the "+" button on the back of the unit wit the bell symbol over it. This will turn off the alarm until you press this button again to reactivate it.

SNOOZE / LIGHT

Press to enter the SNOOZE mode. The alarm will sound again in 8 minutes. A green backlight will also illuminate for 3 seconds each time this button is pressed.

MIN/ MAX MEMORY

Press the ”MIN/ MAX“ to view the maximum temperature & humidity values for both indoors & outdoors. Press again to view the minimum values. After 5 seconds the display will return to the present readings. The memory will be cleared every night at midnight.

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TRENDS (Outdoor Temp & Humidity)

If the Temperature increases more then 1 degree or the Humidity increase by 3% the Trend arrow will point UP showing a rising trend. If the Temperature change is less than 1 degree or the Humidity changes less than 3% the Trend arrow will be level showing a steady reading. If the Temperature drops more than 1 degree or the Humidity drops 3% the Trend Arrow will point DOWN showing an falling trend. Trend icons update every hour.

MOON PHASE

The unit will display the current moon phase according to the time and calendar. All phases will ﬂash once in sequence but the current moon phase will remain displayed for 5 seconds. This feature requires no adjustment.

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

Low battery indication is available for the home unit itself and all of the 3 remote channels. Replace the batteries and follow the setup procedure as mentioned in this instruction manual.

SPECIFICATIONS

Range of temperature measurement: Indoor unit : 32F to 122F, 0 C to 50 C, 20% - 99% RH Remote sensor : 14F to 140F, -10 C to 60 C, 20% - 99% RH Transmission : up to 100 ft. in an open area at a frequency of 33MHz Walls, buildings & electrical interference will reduce the

Resolution : 0.1 degree for temperature, 1% for RH Battery life : 1year using fresh alkaline batteries.

LIMITED WARRANTY: Should this product from the Chaney Instrument Co. prove to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of original purchase it will be repaired or replaced. This warranty does not cover damage in shipment or failure caused by tampering, carelessness, or abuse

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