These operating instructions belong with this product. They contain important information
for putting it into service and operating it. This should be noted also when this product is
passed on to a third party.
Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference!
A list of contents with the corresponding page numbers can be found in the index on page 4.
The product has been EMC-tested and thus meets the requirements of the valid national
guidelines. See also FCC Information.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you, as the user, have to observe
this operating manual.
Prior to using the product for the first time, please read the entire operating manual and observe
all operating and safety instructions.
We should already like to point out now the correct order for commissioning the
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products. Please also observe the installation and calibration instructions in this
operating manual as well as the information about impairment of radio transmission
between the sensors and base station.
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Table of Contents
Page
1. Intended Use .................................................................................................................... 6
2. Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................................. 6
3. Explanation of Symbols................................................................................................... 7
4. Features and Functions................................................................................................... 7
a) Base Station ................................................................................................................. 7
b) Multipurpose Sensor .................................................................................................... 9
c) Outdoor Sensor ........................................................................................................... 9
The Weather Station WS 200US is a high-quality universal weather measuring system which is
able to process a large number of weather data and additional information and can indicate both
current values and forecasts.
All relevant data are simultaneously presented on the LC display, further data can be indicated
by pressing a key.
A special feature is the figure of the ”Wiz Kid”. The clothes he wears show the current outdoor
temperature range, his hair and scarf reflect the range of the current wind speed and his umbrella
indicates prognosticated rain.
The forecasts of the basis station are to be considered orientation values. They do not represent
an absolutely accurate prognosis. The manufacturer does not take over any responsibility for
incorrect indications, measured values or weather forecasts and the consequences thereof.
This product is designed for private use and is not suitable for medical purposes or for informing
the public.
The components of this product are not a toy, they contain fragile glass and ceramic parts.
Set up all the components in such a manner that they are out of the reach of children.
The product is operated by batteries. All external sensors transmit their data to the base station
via radio in the range of 433 MHz (coverage up to 100m in the free field).
Use other than that described above will lead to damage to the product.
Please read the complete operating instructions before use. They contain important
information for correct installation, functioning and operation.
2. Scope of Delivery
• Weather Station WS 200US
• Plastic foot for the weather station
• Operating instructions
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3. Explanation of Symbols
The symbol with the lightening in the triangle is used when your health is at risk, e.g.
through an electric shock
An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important information in these operating
instructions which must be observed without fail.
The ”hand” symbol can be found when you are to be given tips and information on
operation.
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4. Features and Functions
a) Base Station
Indication of indoor temperature and air humidity
• temperature indication in °C or °F / air-humidity indication in % rH (% relative air humidity))
• can be switched to the indication of the inside dew point
• storage of minimum/maximum temperatures with the corresponding times/dates of
measurement
• storage of minimum/maximum air humidity with the corresponding times/dates of measurement
• Climatic comfort zone indicator
• graphical representation of the march of temperature over the last 24 hours
Indication of an outdoor sensor (temperature and air humidity)
• indication of the data of the multipurpose sensor or of the 8 outdoor sensors for temperature/
air humidity
• optional indication of temperature, dew point or perceived temperature (windchill)
• storage of minimum and maximum temperatures with the corresponding times/dates of
measurement
• storage of minimum and maximum air humidity with the corresponding times/dates of
measurement
• Graphical representation of the march of temperature over the last 24 hours
Indication of wind speed
• wind speed indication with selectable units: km/h, m/s, mph
• storage of the maximum wind speed values with the corresponding times/dates of measurement
• additional graphical representation (wind cone) for light, moderate and strong winds
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Indication of the march of air pressure/indication of the tendency of
air pressure
• graphical representation of the pressure march over the last 24 hours
• storage of the minimum and maximum air pressure values with the corresponding times/
dates of measurement
• indication of the tendency of air pressure in 5 different steps: strongly increasing, increasing,
unchanging, decreasing, strongly decreasing
Symbol indication of the weather forecast
• symbols for: rainy, cloudy, bright, sunny
Indication of time and date
• integrated quartz clock
Indication of sunrise and sunset
• based on the locations which are to be entered individually, a calculation is possible in the range
from -60°N to +60°N
Indication of the phases of the moon
• indication of the current phase of the moon in 8 steps: new moon, waxing moon, full moon,
waning moon (with intermediate steps)
Warning functions
• frost warning for a temperature decreasing below 4°C (symbol: ice crystal)
• storm warning for a sharp air pressure decrease within a short period of time (symbol: danger
sign)
”Wiz Kid” weather indicator
Following the almost forgotten weather house, in which a person with an umbrella steps out of
the door in case of bad weather and a person lightly dressed appears in case of good weather,
the WS 200US is provided with the ”Wiz Kid”.
The behaviour of this figure depends on various weather factors so that you can see at a glance
which dressing you should put on if you want to go outside.
This indicator does not only reflect the current measured values for outdoor temperature, air
humidity and wind, but also the weather forecast data.
Therefore, many different presentations and kinds of clothing of ”Wiz Kid” are provided
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• The clothing of ”Wiz Kid” depends on the outdoor temperature measured at the multipurpose
sensor and ranges from swimming shorts up to the complete winter dressing including a cap,
a muffler and gloves.
• At wind speeds higher than 20 km/h (moderate wind) the hair of ”Wiz Kid” blow in the wind and
if he has put a muffler on – dependent on the temperature, too – it also blows in the wind.
• If the weather forecast predicts rain, the ”Wiz Kid” will take his umbrella with him.
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and shown according to the weather situation.
b) Multipurpose Sensor
• Radio transmission of:
- wind speed
- temperature
- air humidity
C) Outdoor Sensor
• Radio transmission of:
- temperature
- air humidity
5. Safety Instructions
The warranty will lapse for damage due to non-compliance with these operating
We shall not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by
incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. Any claim to warranty
will lapse in such cases.
Dear Customer, the following safety and risk instructions are intended not only for the
protection of your health but also for the protection of the device. Please read through the
following points attentively:
Do not use this product in hospitals or medical institutions. The outdoor sensor does only emit
relatively weak radio signals. These radio signals could, however, lead to malfunctions in lifesupporting systems. The same may possibly apply to other areas.
The weather station is only designed for dry rooms. Do not expose it to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, coldness or excessive dampness and humidity.
The multipurpose sensor (and separately/additionally available outdoor sensors) is suitable for
operation in non-protected outdoor areas.
For safety and licensing (CE) reasons, unauthorised conversion of and/or modifications to the
product are not permitted.
Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. Plastic foil/bags and polystyrene parts
etc. could become dangerous toys for children.
Handle the product with care. It can be damaged through impact, blows or by being dropped
even from a low height.
instructions. We shall not be held liable for any consequential damage or loss!
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6. Battery and Accumulator Information
• Batteries/accumulators must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Make sure that the batteries/accumulators are inserted with the correct polarity.
• Do not leave the batteries/accumulators lying around in the open; there is a risk of their being
swallowed by children or domestic animals. If swallowed, immediately contact a doctor.
• Leaking or damaged batteries/accumulators can cause burning if they come into contact with
the skin. For this reason you should use suitable protective gloves.
• Make sure that batteries/accumulators are not short-circuited or thrown into a fire. There is a
risk of explosion!
• Never dismantle batteries/accumulators!
• Batteries may not be recharged. There is a risk of explosion!
• In case of longer periods of non-use (e.g. during storage) remove the inserted batteries/
accumulators to avoid damage by a leaking battery/accumulator.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries/accumulators. Do not mix batteries/accumulators
of different types/manufacturers.
• Never mix batteries with accumulators!
Please note:
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The weather station, multipurpose sensor and possibly used outdoor sensors can
be operated by accumulators. However, due to the lower voltage of accumulators
(accumulator = 1.2 V, battery = 1.5 V) the operating life can be decreased. Moreover,
the radio coverage will be reduced, in rare cases even malfunctions can be caused.
Therefore, the following rule applies:
If you face any problem during the operation based on accumulators, use batteries
Please refer to chapter 16 for the environmental-friendly disposal of batteries
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instead of them. We recommend you to operate the weather station, multipurpose
sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors only with high-quality alkaline batteries.
and accumulators.
7. Preparation and Start-up
Please note:
First start up all provided sensors (multipurpose sensor and possibly exist-
If you fail to follow this order of proceeding, it may be that the base station is
It is principally recommended to test the base station with all its sensors (supplied multipurpose
sensor and possibly existing outdoor sensors) first in a room, before installing the sensors
outside.
The distance between the base station and the sensors must be at least 2m to avoid
interference. Do not place the sensors side by side, but install them throughout the
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area (e.g. if you have purchased several additional sensors).
If you find out that one of the sensors is not received after the installation, you can take it for
granted that the radio reception is too weak.
You avoid complex and time-consuming troubleshooting, if you perform this first functional test.
a) Start-up of the Multipurpose Sensor
• Open the housing of the multipurpose sensor. First, turn
the lower cover of the housing a little bit towards the arrow
as shown on the right (1) and then pull it carefully
downwards (2).
ing outdoor sensors) (insert batteries) before starting up the weather station
itself.
not able to identify the provided sensors!
• There are two options to mount the sensor on a mast:
1. Own installation mast, e.g. purchased in the DIY
superstore
2. Optionally available installation mast matched to the
system (not included in the scope of delivery, is to be
ordered separately)
Fig. 1
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Proceed as follows for mounting:
1. Own individual installation mast
• Screw out the two small screws at the bottom
of the multipurpose sensor a little bit.
• Insert the supplied mounting rod of 25cm from
into the multipurpose sensor the bottom in such
a way that the two holes in the mounting rod
are directly positioned under the screws.
• Then tighten the two screws carefully (screws
are to be screwed into the holes of the mounting
rod).
• The mast required must have a diameter of
between 25mm and 45mm. It can either be a
free mast or a mounting angle, e.g. for a satellite
dish.
• Position the shaped aluminium part on one
side of this mast/mounting angle and put a
hose band clip over the two parts.
• Set the short mounting rod of the sensor against the other side of the shaped aluminium part
(on the right side in Figure 2 above) and tighten the hose band clip by using a screwdriver.
2. Optionally available installation mast (not included in the scope of delivery)
If you want to drive the rod with the flat tip (serves as an earth tip) into the ground by
means of a hammer, use a suited wooden clump in any case to protect the mast.
Otherwise, the upper end of the rod will be damaged (installation of the sensor mast
will not be possible any longer), guarantee will lapse!
supplied
mounting rod
supplied shaped
aluminium part
mounting clip
installation mast
Fig. 2a
• Assemble the single parts of the sensor mast. Plastic couplers combine the individual rods.
plastic coupler
Fig. 2b
• The flat rod end serves as an earth tip.
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• After the installation of the mast, insert three batteries (AA/
Mignon) with the correct polarity into the battery compartment. You will find the corresponding image in the battery
compartment (see also figure 3 on the right).
If possible use alkaline batteries.
As already described in chapter 6, accumulators
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• During the following 5 minutes, the sensor is in the so called
synchronisation mode in which it sends one data package
every 4 seconds.
During this period of time you should insert the batteries
into the base station so that it can identify the sensor.
• Then close the housing of the multipurpose sensor again, slide the cover upwards and lock it
by turning it to the right (reverse direction than shown in Fig. 1).
• To avoid unnecessary long ways for checking the functions, the final positioning, e.g. in the
garden, should be performed only after a successfully completed functional test as described
at the beginning of this chapter.
The correct location of the multipurpose sensor is decisive for obtaining the most accurate
measuring values.
The temperature sensor inside the housing of the multipurpose sensor is positioned at
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Please ensure that the wind sensor at the tip of the multipurpose sensor is not posi-
garden.
can be used, too. They, however, can have a negative influence on the operating life, coverage and
operational safety.
Fig. 3
the top below the ”umbrellas” in a ventilated area of the housing. Therefore, in direct
sunlight only a slightly higher temperature value will be measured.
tioned too close to houses, trees etc., because this could falsify the measured values
of the wind speed.
That’s why, the multipurpose sensor should be set up in a free space, e.g. in the
• The mast must firmly stick in the soil with the multipurpose sensor being positioned
approximately 2 m above the ground.
When selecting the place of installation, consider the safety for children, pets,
If the multipurpose sensor falls down, there is risk of injury or damage to vehicles
Make sure that there are no pipes (e.g. hose pipes for irrigating systems or
similar) at the place where the earth rod is inserted/driven into the ground.
vehicles etc.
or other objects.
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b) Start-up of Other Sensors
If you want to use several additional temperature/air humidity sensors suited to the Weather
Station WS 200US, insert the batteries into the sensor(s) now. A maximum number of 8 of such
sensors can be operated.
The installation, addressing and start-up of the sensor is to be performed according to their
operating instructions.
c) Start-up of the Base Station
The base station is designed to indicate all registered and calculated data on a clearly arranged
LC display. The sensors for indoor use (temperature, air humidity, air pressure) are also included
in the housing of the base station.
For this reason, ensure during the start-up or installation of the base station that a heating or
ventilation system (e.g. an air-conditioning system) is not in its proximity, because false data
could be indicated in such a case. Avoid direct sunlight, too!
Keep to the following order of steps during the start-up:
• Open the battery compartment on the back side of the base station (remove the foot first, if
necessary!).
• Insert four batteries (AA/Mignon) in the battery compartment paying attention to the correct polarity. You
will find the corresponding image in the battery
compartment (see also figure 4 on the right).
If possible use alkaline batteries.
As already described in chapter 6, accumu-
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• Close the battery compartment again.
• If the batteries are inserted, all segments of the LC
display will be shown briefly.
• Afterwards, the base station activates the synchronisation mode for 15 minutes. In this period
of time all sensors received will be indicated one after the other.
If all your installed sensors have already been received, you can cause a premature
exit of the synchronisation mode by pressing any button, provided that all sensors
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have already completed their own synchronisation mode.
If you face any problem in the identification of one sensor, you should wait as long
as the synchronisation time is finished. This process takes 15 minutes.
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lators can be used, too. They, however, can
have a negative influence on the operating
life, coverage and operational safety.
Fig. 4
• After the synchronisation, the normal display of all weather data is shown.
Only sunrise and sunset as well as the phase of the moon have not been indicated
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• Configure the base station as described in chapter 9 ”Configuration and Operation”.
• The base station can either be hung up on the wall (a suited opening is provided on the back
side) or placed on a foot onto a surface.
• If you want to use the foot, first put the front central spike of the foot into the supports on the
back side of the base station. Then, swing the foot a little bit back till the two rear spikes lock
into the catch supports at the bottom of the base station.
yet, because time and data are to be set before.
If you drive a nail into the wall or drill a hole for a plug with screw for this
purpose, pay attention that no power, gas or water pipes can be damaged,
grave danger!
d) Registration of Sensors during Normal Operation
When starting up the product, all available suited sensors are registered at the base station in
the synchronisation mode and then received during normal operation
(time required for the synchronisation of the base station takes about 15 minutes after inserting
the batteries, time required for the synchronisation of the sensors takes about 5 minutes after
inserting the batteries).
To register further new, additionally purchased sensors (or sensors lost during the battery replacement) you do not need to follow the procedure of the initial start-up.
All data saved (minimum and maximum values, time etc.) would be lost during this
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Every day, the base station performs a synchronisation test at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. so that it can
identify new sensors (or a sensor with battery replacement) automatically.
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kind of proceeding.
But if the new sensor is not indicated, the problem may be found in the coverage
(see chapter 12 ”Coverage”).
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8. Indications of the LC Display
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2
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3
4 11
5 10
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A B C D E
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1 indoor temperature
2 indoor air humidity
3 comfort zone indicator (for indicating comfortable/uncomfortable climate)
4 indication of the air pressure tendency
5 graphical presentation of the march (history), according to the unit selected
6 indication of empty battery (”LoBat”)
7 time and date indication
8 sunset time
9 sunrise time
10 current wind speed
11 current air-humidity value of the selected outdoor sensor
12 sensor number (no indication, if the multipurpose sensor has been selected)
13 current temperature value of the selected outdoor sensor
14 analogue temperature indication of the multipurpose sensor
15 symbols for the weather forecast (sunny, bright, cloudy, rainy)
16 animated ”Wiz Kid” symbol
17 symbol for the phase of the moon
18 additional graphical representation (wind cone) for light, moderate and strong winds
19 bad weather warning
20 frost warning
Control key functions in normal operation (see chapter ”Configuration” for further functions):
A IN Switching the indoor temperature indication between temperature/dew point
B SENSOR Selection of the outdoor sensor
C MIN/MAX Selection of the minimum or maximum value indication
D RESET No function
E OUT Switching the outdoor temperature indication between
temperature/dew point/windchill
Other symbols/terms:
Indicates that this value is presented in the march indication (5)
DEWPOINT Dew point
WIND CHILL Perceived temperature
MIN/MAX Minimum or maximum indication is active
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9. Configuration and Operation
When the batteries have been inserted into the sensors and the batteries have been inserted
subsequently into the base station (this order is to be strictly followed), the data transmitted via
radio by the sensors should appear in the LC display of the base station.
a) Basic Settings, Configuration
The following settings are still required for operation:
• year, month, day, hour, minute
• latitude and longitude degrees of your location
• time zone
Only after these settings, the phase of the moon, MIN-/MAX-data and the sunrise/
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Additional setting options:
• assignment of the march indication (air pressure, indoor or outdoor temperature; standard:
air pressure)
• unit of the temperature measurement (standard: °C)
• unit of the wind speed measurement (standard: km/h)
In the configuration mode the keys have the following functions:
sunset times as well as the date and time will be indicated.
Imprint Function Description
IN(not used, no function)
SENSOR- Decrease value
MIN/MAXEXITExit the configuration mode
RESET+Increase value
OUTNEXTGo to next setting
This key layout is also given on the back side of the weather station.
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Please note:
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The configuration is performed according to the following order:
year Æ month Æ day Æ minutes Æ hours Æ latitude degree (LA = latitude) Æ
Längengrad (LO = “Longitude”) Æ Zeitzone (ti) Æ assignment of the march indication Æ
temperature unit Æ wind unit
If you press the + or - key during the individual settings a little bit longer, the values
will be changed rapidly.
After each setting procedure you can exit the configuration mode by pressing the
EXIT key or you can go the the next setting by activating the NEXT key.
Afterwards, the setting order restarts from the beginning.
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Calling-up the configuration mode
IN
+
NEXT
+
NEXT
+
NEXT
+
NEXT
+
NEXT
>2 seconds
-
-
-
-
-
year
month
day
minutes
hours
Press the IN key for approx. 2 seconds till the display
changes.
The configuration mode can be closed at any time by
pressing the EXIT key (= MIN/MAX). See ”Exiting the
Configuration Mode”.
Setting the date and time
Set the current year via the + and - keys.
Press the NEXT key.
Set the month via the + and - keys.
Press the NEXT key.
Set the day via the + and - keys.
Press the NEXT key.
Set the minutes via the + and - keys.
Press the NEXT key.
Set the hours via the + and - keys.
Press the NEXT key, afterwards you can set the latitude
degree (in the display appears LA = latitude). See next page.
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Entering the degrees of latitude/longitude
The entry of the location of the weather station is required
for the calculation of sunrise and sunset times.
The degree of latitude can be entered in the range from
-60.0° to +60.0°.
The degree of longitude can be entered in the range from
0.0° to 360.0°.
The position of Washington D.C. is programmed by the
manufacturer.
You can determine your location in different ways:
• You find a table with the coordinates of all US counties in
the chapter ”Position Table”. Select a town close to you
and enter its coordinates.
• If you possess a GPS navigation device, e.g. in your car
or a mobile one, you can take over its location information
and then you have your exact position.
• You can also get the exact coordinates via the Internet.
It provides numerous pages which contain information on
navigation.
Please consider the fact that the data for sunrise or sunset
are only exact at the sea or for a totally even landscape. Hills,
high forests etc. alter these values for your location.
Even for ideal positions the data may vary by some minutes,
because an approximation formula is used for the calculation.
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+
NEXT
+
NEXT
-
-
latitude
longitude
Set the degree of latitude via the + and - keys.
For example: 52.5°, entry: 525
Press the NEXT key. Afterwards, the degree of longitude
can be entered. In the display these data are indicated by
LO (= longitude).
Set the degree of longitude via the + and - keys.
For example: 13.4°, entry: 0134
Press the NEXT key. Now, set the time zone. ”ti” is faded
into the display.
Setting the time zone
The entry of the time zone is required for the calculation of
sunrise and sunset times.
Enter the difference to the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) =
UTC (Universal Time).
In the appendix is a table showing the time zone difference
from UTC for North America time zones.
+
EXIT
or
NEXT
+
NEXT
-
configuration
configurations
-
time
zone
close the
mode
extended
assigning
march
direction
the
Set the current value for your time zone via the + and - keys.
To ensure the correct functioning of the weather station, all
settings required have been performed at this point. The
extended settings are not necessary for normal operation.
Press the EXIT key to close the configuration mode and turn
back to the normal mode. Afterwards, the base station is in
normal operating mode.
Press the NEXT key to set further values if required. See
below.
Assigning the march indication
The following representations can be assigned to the course
indication:
• air pressure
• indoor temperature
• outdoor temperature
If the march indication is assigned to one of the two temperature indications, the symbol “ ” appears additionally
in the corresponding display field.
Fading-in/Identification in the display field:
P = air pressure
O = outdoor temperature
I = indoor temperature
Select the assignment desired via the + and - keys.
Press the NEXT key. Now, the unit of the temperature
indication can be selected.
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+
NEXT
+
NEXT
-
temperature
indication
-
wind speed
unit
for
unit
for
Selecting the unit for the temperature
indication
The following units can be selected:
°C = grade Centigrade (basic setting)
°F = grade Fahrenheit
Here, the indication is presented with the analogue temperature indication, in the normal operating mode in all
temperature display fields.
Select the unit desired for indicating the temperature via the
+ and - keys.
Press the NEXT key. Now, the unit of the wind speed can be
selected.
Selecting the unit for the wind speed
The following units can be selected:
km/h = kilometres per hour
m/s = meters per second
mph = miles per hour
The indication is given in the WIND field.
Select the unit desired for indicating the wind speed via the
+ and - keys.
If you press the NEXT key, the year will appear
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again and the order of entries will start from the
beginning. Now, you could either check or change
the entries.
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EXIT
Exiting the configuration mode
Press the EXIT key to close the entry. This can be done at
any position, e.g. after entering the time.
The data already entered will be saved automatically.
b) Operation
Selecting the indoor temperature indication
In the normal operation mode, the indoor temperature and air humidity are presented in the IN
display field.
Press the IN key repeatedly to switch between
• indoor temperature
• corresponding dew point (= DEWPOINT)
Selecting the outdoor temperature indication
In the normal operation mode, the outdoor temperature and air humidity are presented in the
OUT display field.
Press the OUT key repeatedly to switch between
• outdoor temperature
• corresponding dew point (= DEWPOINT)
• perceived temperature (= WINDCHILL)
Selecting the outdoor sensor
In the Sensor display field the currently selected outdoor sensor and its sensor number are
shown. Only active sensors (received in the synchronisation phase) are indicated.
To select the outdoor sensors or the multi-purpose sensor, press the SENSOR key as often as
it is required to indicate the sensor number desired.
• For the outdoor sensors 1-8 the corresponding sensor number (1-8) is displayed.
• For the multipurpose sensor a sensor number will not displayed, the faded in SENSOR
(beside the outdoor air humidity) will disappear.
Indicating the MIN/MAX values
The minimum and maximum values obtained for the measured values of the indoor/outdoor
temperatures and air humidity since the last deletion of data are saved.
For the wind speed measurement, only the MAX value is saved.
All MIN and MAX values are saved together with the corresponding times and dates
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If the MIN/MAX keys are pressed several times, the display will switch between the indication of
the minimum values, the indication of the maximum values and the normal display.
of the extreme values.
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Proceed as follows for calling up the saved data:
• Calling up minimum values
Press the MIN/MAX key. MIN appears in the centre of the display.
Now, the minimum values are indicated in the corresponding display fields. For the wind
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• Calling up maximum values
speed a value will not be given (because the minimum value would always be ”0”).
Press the MIN/MAX key once again (starting from the normal display press the key twice).
MAX appears in the centre of the display.
The maximum values are indicated in the corresponding display fields.
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• Go back to normal display
If you press the MIN/MAX key again, you go back to the normal display, MAX appears in the
display.
Indicating the time/date for the single extreme value
If required, you can indicate the time and date at which each single value was measured.
Proceed as follows:
• First, select either the indication of the minimum values (press the MIN/MAX key once, MIN
is shown in the LC display) or the indication of the maximum values (press the MIN/MAX key
twice, MAX is shown in the LC display).
• Now, the value desired can be displayed by pressing the SENSOR key several times.
Order of indication:
indoor temperature Æ indoor air humidity Æ outdoor temperature Æ outdoor air humidity
Æ wind speed (MAX value only)
Each time, only one display field is shown with its extreme value, at the bottom the
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• By a next pressure on the SENSOR key you come back to the overview display of all extreme
values (MIN or MAX, depending on your selection of the minimum or maximum values).
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point of time and date appear at which the extreme value was measured.
Deleting the MIN/MAX values
The extreme values can either be deleted in the group (all minimum or all maximum values) or
individually.
Delete single value
• Press the MIN/MAX key once to display the minimum values or twice to display the maximum
values.
• Select the value you want to delete by activating the SENSOR key.
• Press and hold the RESET key longer than two seconds to delete the value selected.
Delete group
• Press the MIN/MAX key once to display the minimum values or twice to display the maximum
values.
• Press the RESET key longer than two seconds to delete the group selected.
Setting the contrast of the LC display
The contrast of the LC display can be set according to your requirements. For doing this, an
opening for setting the contrast is located between the suspending ear and the battery compartment on the back side of the weather station. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver you can set
the desired display contrast.
Do not use force in doing so, turn the setting controller very carefully!
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c) Further Functions
Indication of the moon phase
The moon phases are indicated by the following symbols:
full moon waxing moon new moon waning moon
Fig. 7
The indication of the moon phases will only be displayed, if time/date are entered.
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Wiz Kid
As an animated figure the ”Wiz Kid” shows several weather factors simultaneously:
• Outdoor temperature (multipurpose sensor only)
Depending on the outdoor temperature measured at the multipurpose sensor, the clothing of
”Wiz Kid” change from swimming shorts to complete winter clothing including a cap, a muffler
and gloves.
• Rain
If the weather forecast predicts rain, the ”Wiz Kid” will take his umbrella with him.
• Wind speed
At wind speeds of more than 20km/h (moderate wind) the hair of ”Wiz Kid” blows in the
wind.
If he has put on a scarf, this one will also blow in the wind.
Weather forecast
The symbols describing the weather forecast of the weather station are positioned at the top of
the display and deliver the following prognoses:
clouds with rain ➜ rainy
clouds ➜ cloudy
clouds with sun ➜ bright
sun ➜ sunny
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Wind symbol indication (wind cone)
The wind cone symbol shows at a glance whether the wind is light, moderate or strong at the
moment.
wind cone hangs down ➜ light wind (< 10km/h)
wind cone is lifted to half the height ➜ moderate wind (1…20km/h)
wind cone is standing horizontally ➜ strong wind (> 20km/h)
Comfort indicator
The comfort indicator (J KL) reflects the room air conditions (relationship of temperature
to air humidity). Please refer to the chapter ”Explanation of Terms” for finding a value table of
the indication ranges.
Frost warning
The frost warning (ice crystal symbol) will be displayed, if the temperature decreases below 4°C.
The frost warning will be deactivated as soon as the temperature increases above 5°C.
Storm warning
The storm warning (danger signal symbol) will be activated, if the air pressure decreases considerably within a short period of time. As soon as the air pressure increases again above 5°C
the frost warning will be deactivated.
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10. Replacing the Battery
The replacement interval varies significantly for batteries and accumulators. High-
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a) Base Station
If the battery empty symbol ( ) is displayed, the batteries have to be replaced.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries.
• Never mix full and semi-full batteries.
• Always use four batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
• Never use batteries and accumulators together.
• As already mentioned before, the station can be operated by accumulators, but if batteries
are used, the operating time will be much longer.
• Proceed as described in chapter 7 c) to replace the batteries.
quality alkaline batteries are the most efficient ones, whereas accumulators or cheap
zinc-carbon batteries require a more frequent replacement.
Please note:
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After replacing the batteries, all data/values saved in the base station (e.g. time, data
b) Multipurpose Sensor, Outdoor Sensors
etc.) are deleted and have to be entered anew.
If the indication of the individual sensor is not displayed over a period of more than 24 hours,
the batteries are to be replaced as described in chapters 7a) and b).
Check, if the failed data transfer is caused by an interfered radio transmission. In this
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Another possible source of the problem could be for example a metal part placed in
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case an indication will not be given in the display of the base station neither.
the radio line. Such a problem can be detected by the fact that the data transmission
of other sensors being closer positioned also fail. (See chapter 11 on next page.)
11. Troubleshooting
Observe all safety instructions included in these operating instructions!
Problem
No reception
Interference of other
devices by the
outdoor sensors
Problems during
synchronisation
Possible solutions
• The distance between the base station and the outdoor sensors is
too long. Change the place of installation of the outdoor sensors.
• Objects or shielding materials impair the radio reception. Change the
place of installation of the outdoor sensors and the base station.
• The batteries of the outdoor sensors are weak or almost empty. As
a test, insert new batteries into the outdoor sensors.
• Another transmitter at the same or adjacent frequency interferes the
radio signal of the outdoor sensors. This could be wireless phones,
wireless loudspeakers or similar systems.
In most cases, such products are not operated continuously. That
means that the radio reception will be perfect on the following day
and its more difficult to detect the cause of the problem.
If it is possible, set another frequency for these devices. This step
can eliminate the reception problem of the weather station.
• The outdoor sensors emit their data to the base station at intervals
of approximately 3 minutes for the duration of 0.1 second (100ms).
In this short period of time
other devices are possibly interfered. For example, a very short in-
terfering signal can be heard in a wireless phone every 3 minutes.
• When the batteries are inserted into the outdoor sensors and the
base station (keep strictly to this order of proceeding!!), these devices
are in the synchronisation mode. Here, a data telegram is emitted
every 4 seconds. This accelerates the detection and registration
process of the outdoor sensors at the base station.
To force a new synchronisation, take the batteries out of the base
station and the outdoor sensors. Afterwards, wait at least 50 seconds
before inserting the batteries again into the outdoor sensors and
finally in the base station (this sequence is to be observed in any
case, first insert the batteries into all the existing outdoor sensors
and only then insert the batteries into the base station).
However, all the data/values saved in the base station (e.g. minimum
values, maximum values, but also dates and times) will be lost
then.
• Before installing the outdoor sensors for example in your garden,
carry out a functional test as described at the beginning of chapter 7.
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Problem
Possible solutions
Sunrise/sunset
times are not
indicated
Sunrise/sunset
times are wrongly
indicated
Minimum and
maximum values
are not indicated
Moon phase is
not indicated
• The base station has not been configured. Configure the base
station according to the chapter ”Configuration”.
• The longitude or latitude is set incorrectly. Enter the correct position
(chapter ”Configuration”).
• Time zone is set incorrectly. Enter the correct time zone for your
position (chapter ”Configuration”).
• The date is wrong. Enter the correct date (chapter ”Configuration”).
• The base station has not been configured. Configure the base
station according to the chapter ”Configuration”. Set the time and
date.
• The base station has not been configured. Configure the base
station according to the chapter ”Configuration”. Set the time and
date.
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12. Coverage
The coverage of the transmission of the radio signals to the base station can reach up to 100m
under optimal conditions. This is also often designated as ”free-field coverage”.
This ideal arrangement (e.g. base station and outdoor sensor on a plane, even meadow
without trees, houses etc.), however, is never reality.
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Normally, the base station is installed inside the house, the multipurpose sensor in the garden
and further outdoor sensors are positioned in outbuildings (e.g. in a aviary) or in the garage.
The coverage can be considerably limited by:
• walls, reinforced concrete ceilings
• coated/vapour-deposited insulating glass panes
• vehicles
• trees, brushes, earth, rocks
• the proximity to metallic & conductive objects (e.g. heating elements)
• the proximity to the human body
• broad-band interference, e.g. in residence areas (DECT telephones, mobile phones, wireless
loudspeakers, other radio weather stations, baby phones etc.)
• the proximity to electric motors, transformers, power supply units, computers
• the proximity to improperly shielded or uncovered operating computers or other electric
appliances
However, a guarantee for a specific coverage is not possible as the local circumstances
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are different for different places of installation.
If the base station does not receive data from the multipurpose sensor or from possibly additional other sensors (despite new batteries), reduce the distance between
the outdoor sensors and the base station, change the place of installation.
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13. Maintenance and Cleaning
a) General
Check the technical safety of the weather station, such as damage to the housing, at regular
intervals.
When it can be assumed that a safe operation is no longer possible, the product must be put
out of service and precautions taken to ensure that it is not used unintentionally. Remove the
batteries.
It must be assumed that safe operation is not possible any longer, if
• the station is visibly damaged,
• the device does not operate any longer and
• it has been stored for long periods under unfavourable conditions or
• it has been subject to considerable stress in transit.
The safety instructions below must be observed before the weather station is cleaned or
Before cleaning, servicing or repair works, the batteries must be removed.
None of the components inside the station is to be maintained by the user. The hous-
Repair work must always be carried out by qualified experts familiar with the hazards
maintained:
ing must not be opened.
involved and with the relevant regulations.
b) Cleaning the Base Station
Dust may be removed easily by using a vacuum cleaner and a clean, soft brush. Hold the opening
of the vacuum cleaner close to the base station (do not contact it, scratches could be caused!)
and remove the dust by means of the brush. The vacuum cleaner soaks up the dust that has
been blown up.
A soft, dry and lint-free cloth can also be used to clean the outside of the product.
For more resistant dirt, you may moisten the cloth slightly in lukewarm water.
Never use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions, which could damage the housing
or even impair operation.
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c) Cleaning the Multipurpose Sensor and the Outdoor Sensors
After a longer period of operation in the open, dust can deposit at the plastic surface of the
outdoor sensors. It can be removed rapidly with a cloth slightly moistened in water.
Never use a garden hose to clean the outdoor sensors, because they are only pro-
tected against rain coming from the sky above but not against jets of water coming
from the sides or below.
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14. Handling
Observe all safety instructions included in these operating instructions!
a) General
The product may not be opened or disassembled (apart from the battery replacement described
in these operating instructions).
None of the components inside the product is to be maintained by the user. Moreover, the licence
(CE) and warranty will lapse in such cases.
Do not drop the product, it will be damaged even if it falls down from a low height.
b) Base Station
Avoid the following unfavourable ambient conditions during the operation of the base station:
- damp or air humidity which is too high
- extreme cold or heat
- direct sunlight
- dust or combustible gases, vapours or solvents
- strong vibrations
- strong magnetic fields such as those found in the vicinity of machinery or loudspeakers.
Do not use the product immediately after it has been taken from a cold environment to a warm
one. The condensation water produced may destroy the product.
Wait until the base station has reached room temperature. This may take several hours!
Select such a place of installation that the base station stands safely and cannot fall down. There
is risk of injury due to its weight.
You should protect scratch-sensitive or valuable furniture surfaces by means of suited supports
before setting up the base station.
c) Multipurpose Sensor
Although the multipurpose sensor is protected against rain coming from above, it is not protected
against water from the sides or below. Therefore, never splash the station, e.g. by means of a
garden hose or another irrigation system.
Select such a place of installation that children can not tilt the multipurpose sensor. Do not set
it up in the proximity of vehicles, glass doors/windows or similar objects!
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15. Explanation of Terms
Perceived temperature
See “Windchill”
Comfort indicator
The symbols of the comfort indicator (the three different smilies (LKJ) reflect the room
air conditions and will be shown according to the following table:
<18°C
18 -19.9°C L L L K K K K K K L
20 -21.9°C L L L K J J J J K L
22 -23.9°C L L K J J J J K L L
24 -25.9°C L K J J J J K L L L
26 -27.9°C L K K K K K K L L L
> 28°C L L L L L L L L L L
Depending on the relationship between temperature and air humidity, clearly limited areas of
comfortable or uncomfortable air conditions can be defined.
At a temperature of 25°C an air humidity below 30% is perceived to be too dry (e.g. heating air)
and a humidity above 60% to be sultry.
L L L L L L L L L L
Dew point
The dew point is a point of temperature which depends on the coincidence of a certain air pressure, temperature and air humidity.
At this point of temperature the condensation of the air humidity starts, the so called dewing, the
air humidity condenses out and settles in form of a liquid (mist, vapour).
If the dew point for the water vapour is below 0°C, it condenses as snow or hoar.
Weather forecast
The weather forecast of the weather station is reflected in different weather symbols which are
calculated from the rate of increase or decrease of the air pressure (tendency).
This changing rate of the air pressure is the decisive factor for the forecast of the weather to be
expected, the absolute value plays only a secondary role here. Generally one can say that an
increasing air pressure means better weather, whereas a decreasing air pressure means that the
weather will become worse.
Under certain conditions, men perceive temperatures totally different than shown by a thermometer. At low temperatures, we perceive the temperature at our naked skin the lower the more
rapidly an additional wind blows.
The windchill is defined as a cooling effect for naked skin having a theoretical surface temperature
of 33°C and at a wind speed of more than 2.6m/s.
The higher the wind speed and the lower the actual ambient temperature, the more perceptible
is the windchill effect.
The ”perceived temperature” can almost be compared to the so called felt temperature which
additionally considers such effects as the radiation of sunlight, the luminous reflectance of the
clouds, the light wave length etc..
Once the product becomes unusable, dispose of it in accordance with the relevant statutory
regulations.
b) Disposal Instructions for Battery/Accumulators
You, as the ultimate consumer, are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all spent
batteries/accumulators. Disposing of spent batteries/accumulators in the household waste
is prohibited!
Batteries/accumulators containing hazardous substances are marked by the opposite
symbols. These symbols also indicate that it is prohibited to dispose of these batteries
in the household waste.
The heavy metals concerned are: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead (the designa-
tion is written on the accumulator e.g. under the rubbish can symbols depicted at
the left).
You can hand in your used batteries/accumulators at the official collection points of
your community at no cost, at our outlets or everywhere where batteries/accumulators are sold.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
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17. Technical Data
Measurement interval of the outdoor sensors:...approx. 3 minutes
Measurement interval of the indoor sensors: ..... approx. 10 minutes
Wind speed: .......................................................0 to 200km/h
Resolution: ......................................................... up to100km/h 0.1km/h; above 100km/h: 1km/h
Voltage supply:
Base station: ....................................................... 4 x 1.5 V batteries, AA, Mignon,
(alkaline type recommended)
Multipurpose sensor: .......................................... 3 x 1.5 V batteries, AA, Mignon
(alkaline type recommended)
Dimensions (W x H x D) base station: ................approx. 136mm * 198mm * 35mm (without foot)
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18. FCC Information
FCC ID: RNT-WS200US
Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by ELV Electronics Limited may void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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.
The internal antenna used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
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.
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Appendix A: Table of latitude/longitude for US counties.
Source: US Census Bureau. Data is provided "as-is". Not responsible for errors.
Source: US Census Bureau. Data is provided "as-is". Not responsible for errors.
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Appendix B: Table of time zone difference from UTC
Enter the difference from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)/GMT (Greenwich Mean
Time) for your time zone when you configure the Professional Weather Station as
par section 3.1. Do not consider daylight saving time when making this entry. Follow
instuctions for setting the status of daylight saving time as a separate entry.
Time ZoneMajor CitiesSymbolDifference
from UTC
Atlantic TimeSan JuanAST20
Eastern TimeBoston, New York, Washington DC, EST19
Miami
Central TimeMinneapolis, New Orleans, Houston, CST18
Chicago
Mountain TimeSalt Lake City, Boise, DenverMST17
Pacific TimeSeattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, PST16
Las Vegas
Alaska TimeFairbanksAKST15
Hawaii-Aleutian HonoluluHAST14
Time
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19. Brief Instructions
3 Step 1
Install the mast (own mast or separately purchased mast) and put on the
multipurpose sensor
(See from Page 11)
Open the battery compartment of the
multipurpose sensor, turn the lower
part to the left and slide it downwards
(See from Page 11)
Step 2 4
3 Step 3
Insert the batteries into the multipurpose sensor, close the battery compartment
(See Page 13)
Insert the batteries into the base station; DO NOT PRESS ANY KEY at the
base station!
(See Page 14)
Step 4 4
3 Step 5
Wait 15 minutes to allow the base
station to identify the sensor(s)
(See Page 14)
Configure the base station (set the
date, time, etc.)
(See from Page 18)
Step 6 4
3 Step 7
Set up the base station by using a foot
or hanging it on the wall
(See Page 15)
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Key Functions
IN
Switching between the indoor temperature indication and the dew point temperature
Long key pressure (min. 2 seconds, till the display changes):
Call-up of the configuration mode (see back of the housing for key layout)
Short key pressure:
SENSOR
If applicable, selection of additional outdoor sensors (display of SENSOR and
sensor number (1….8))
(if only the multipurpose sensor is used, the display will not change)
In the IN/MAX mode: indication of the point of time at which the MIN/MAX value
has been measured
MIN
MAX
press once: MIN values (MIN appears in the display)
Call-up of the MIN/MAX values:
press twice: MAX values (MAX appears in the display)
press three times: back to normal display
During the MIN or MAX display, use the SENSOR key to call up/indicate the point
of time at which the MIN/MAX value has been measured
Sequence of indication:
indoor temperature Æ indoor air humidity Æ outdoor temperature Æ
outdoor air humidity Æ wind speed (MAX value only)
Deletion of the currently displayed MIN/MAX value(s):
Press the RESET key for at least 2 seconds till the values indicated
are deleted (lines appear instead of numeric values)
RESET
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OUT
In the MIN/MAX mode:
Long key pressure (at least for 2 seconds) deletes the corresponding MIN/MAX
values
Switching between the outdoor temperature indication and the windchill temperature
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