COMPANION WTR001 Instruction Manual

WIRELESS FRIDGE THERMOMETER

Instruction Manual

Part No. WTR001

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CONTENTS

1. The Ambient Temperature Station (Figure 1)

2. The Remote Control Sensor and mounting bracket. (Figure 2)

3. 5 AAA 1.5V batteries.

4. 1x adhesive tape.

5. Instruction Manual.

QUICK SETUP

1. Insert three AAA batteries into the Ambient Temperature Station.

2. Insert two AAA batteries into the Remote Control Sender.

3. Wait 2-3 minutes, or until the outdoor temperature is displayed in
the FRIDGE LCD of the Temperature Station.

4. Set the time.

5. Mount units.

(See complete instructions for details).

Note: The Remote Control Sender transmits a signal every 3
minutes. After the batteries have been installed, the Ambient
Temperature Station searches for these signals for a duration of 3
minutes. If there is no temperature reading in the “FRIDGE” of the
LCD after 3 minutes, make sure the units are within range of each
other, or repeat battery installation process.

DETAILED SETUP GUIDE
I. BATTERY INSTALLATION
A. TEMPERATURE STATION

1. Remove the battery cover on the backside. To do this, push up
and pull out.

2. Observing the correct polarity, install 3 AAA batteries.

3. Replace battery cover.

4. Wait 2-3 minutes or until both FRIDGE and AMBIENT
temperatures are shown on the Ambient Temperature Station.

5. The Temperature Station should now show: “0:00” in the TIME
LCD, and temperatures in the FRIDGE and AMBIENT LCD’s.

B. REMOTE CONTROL SENDER

1. Remove the mounting bracket.

2. Remove battery cover

3. Observing the correct polarity, install 2 AAA batteries—make sure
they do not spring free, or start-up problems may occur. Replace
cover.

Note: When removing transmitter from freezer, remove batteries and
await transmitter unit to return to regular ambient temperature. Then
replace batteries before further use or placing back into the freezer.

(Figure 1) (Figure 2)

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2. TIME

A. SETTING THE TIME

1. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 3 seconds. “24hr” will
appear in the TIME LCD.

2. Use the MAX/MIN button to select either 12hr time (am/pm) or
24hr time

3. Press the MENU/SET button 2 times, the hour will flash in the
upper left corner.

4. Press the MAX/MIN button to set the hours, press the MENU/SET
button, and press the MAX/MIN button to set the minutes.

5. Press the MENU/SET button to activate the clock.

Note: When in 12hr mode, there is only a “PM” display, which appears
under “TIME.” If there is no display here it is AM. Make sure you set
the time accordingly.

3. UNITS OF TEMPERATURE MEASURE

A. SELECTING UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

1. Press and hold the MENU/SET button for 1 second.

2. Press the MENU/SET button again. “°F” will appear in the TIME LCD.

3. Press the MAX/MIN button to shift between °F and °C.

4. Press the MENU/SET button twice to activate settings.

4. FEATURES

A. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES

1. Press the MAX/MIN button. “MAX” appears in the temperature

LCD’s and the recorded maximum temperatures are displayed.

2. Press the MAX/MIN button to toggle to the minimum temperatures.

B. RESETTING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES

1. To reset both the minimum and maximum temperatures—press

and hold the RESET/+ button for 3 seconds.

5. MOUNTING

A. Use as fridge thermometer: Place the Sender into fridge/freezer
and avoid direct contact with the walls for accurate reading.

B. Use as a normal thermometer: To achieve a correct temperature
reading, avoid mounting in direct sunlight. We recommend that
you mount the Sender on an outside north-facing wall. The
sending range is 80ft; obstacles such as walls, concrete, and
large metal objects will reduce the range. Place both units in their
desired location before permanently mounting.

MOUNTING BRACKET

Remove the mounting bracket from the Remote Control Sender and
mount with either screws or adhesive tape.

THE TEMPERATURE STATION

1. The Ambient Temperature Station comes with the table stand.
Place the Ambient Temperature Station in an appropriate location
when in use.

2. To wall mount, remove the table stand, pull down on the stand
from the rear and rotate forward.

3. Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall, and place
the Temperature Station onto the screw using the hanging hole
on the backside. Gently pull the Station down to lock the screw
into place

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: Faint display on LCD

Solution:

1) Set the LCD contrast to a higher number

2) Replace batteries

Problem: Appearance of dashes or lines

Solution:

1) Remove the batteries and re-insert after 3 minutes

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Problem: Failure to display ambient temperature

Solution:

1) Remove all batteries, reinsert into display first, and then sender.

2) Place remote sender closer to display.

3) Be sure all batteries are fresh.

4) Place Remote Control Sender and Temperature Station in position
so the straight-line signal is not passing through more than two or
three walls.

Problem: Temperatures do not match if units are placed next to each

other.

Solution:

Each temperature sensor is manufactured to be accurate to plus or
minus 1 degree under normal conditions, so the difference between
two sensors could be could be as much as 2 degrees. However,
the difference can be exaggerated further because the sensors are
designed for different working environments. The indoor sensor is
less responsive to ambient air currents because of the shielding effect
of the display’s case. In addition, the case can act as a heat sink to
absorb and store heat from external sources (i.e. handling of the case
or radiant heat). In addition, the much greater range of the ambient
temperature sensor requires a different calibration curve than the
indoor range. Error is usually greater at the extreme ends of a range,
making it harder to compare different ranges with different curves.
Under non-laboratory conditions, it is difficult to compensate for the
above factors and obtain an accurate comparison.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE
INSTRUCTIONS

• Extremetemperatures,vibration,andshockshouldbeavoidedto

prevent damage to the units.

• Cleandisplaysandunitswithasoft,dampcloth.Donotuse 

solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays
and casings.

• Donotsubmergeinwater.

• Donotsubjecttheunitstounnecessaryheatorcoldbyplacing

them in the oven or freezer.

Important:

Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair
the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitting Frequency 433 MHz

Measuring Temperatures

Temperature Station
Ambient

32°F to 140°F with 0.2°F resolution

(0°C to 60.0°C with 0.1° resolution)

Temperature Station:
Fridge

-21.8°F to 157.2°F with 0.2°F resolution

(-29.9°C to 69.9°C with 0.1° resolution)

Transmitting accuracy +/- 2°F (+/-1°C)

Transmitting range Maximum 25m(80 feet) open space.

Temperature check

Ambient Every 60 seconds

Fridge Three times in 10 minutes

Batteries - (Alkaline recommended)

Remote Sender 2 x AAA, 1.5V

Temperature station 3 x AAA, 1.5V

Dimensions: (LxWxH)

Temperature station 2.75 x 0.92 x 4.25 in. (excluding table stand)

(70 x 23.5 x 108mm)

Remote control sender 2.56 x 0.90 x 2.79 in. (65 x 23 x 71mm)

Battery life Ranging from 1-10 months, varies subject to

operating temperature

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Distributed by

PRIMUS AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd

Bundoora Victoria 3083

www.primusaustralia.com.au