WIRELESS 915 MHz WEATHER STATION
WS-9257U-IT
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing this weather station with wireless 915 MHz transmission of outdoor temperature/humidity, and display of indoor temperature/humidity and air pressure. It also functions as a normal clock with calendar display and alarm setting. In addition, weather forecast, sunrise/ sunset time as well as the moon phase are shown. This innovative product is ideal for use in the home or office.
FEATURES
The weather station
LCD display
Function 
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Hanging hole
Battery compartment
Foldout
stand
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12 hour time display (seconds displayed by pressing the SUN key)
Weekday, date and month display (year only in setting mode)
Daylight saving time (DST) function selectable
Daily alarm function
Weather forecast with weather tendency indicator
Temperature display in degree Fahrenheit (°F)
Indoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recordings
Outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recordings, time and date
All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset
Indoor and outdoor humidity display in RH%
Display of relative or absolute air pressure
Relative air pressure inHg with adjustable reference value
Relative air pressure history for the past 12 hours
Display of sunrise time, sunset time and sun duration time in 93 USA cities and 6 Canadian cities
Display 8 moon phase icons with indicator throughout the year
LCD contrast setting
Low battery indicators
Table standing/wall mounting
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The outdoor thermo-hygro transmitter
Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to weather station by 915 MHz
Alternately display the outdoor temperature and humidity on LCD
Wall mounting case
Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine
INITIAL SET UP
DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES.
DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD, OR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
1.Insert the batteries into the Temperature transmitter. Keep the transmitter 5-10 feet from the Weather Station during set up.
2.Within 45 seconds, insert batteries into the Weather Station. Once the batteries are in place all segments will light up briefly. The time will be displayed as 12:00. If this is not displayed within 80 seconds, remove the batteries from both units for 2 minutes and start again from step 1.
3.The weather station will start receiving data from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature and signal reception icon will be displayed. If this is not displayed
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within 80 seconds, remove the batteries from both units for 2 minutes and start again from step 1.
4.Allow the weather station and the transmitter to remain 5-10 feet apart for 15 minutes after set up to establish a strong connection.
5.To ensure sufficient 915 MHz transmission after set up, the distance between the transmitter mounted outside and the weather station inside should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters) distance (open air, no obstructions).
6.Test the weather station and the transmitter in the positions they will be located for one hour before permanently mounting. If the outdoor temperature signal goes to dashes restart from step 1 and try a new location.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER
The outdoor thermo-hygro transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries. To
install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery cover on the unit.
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HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION
The weather station uses 2 x C, IEC LR14, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps
below:
1. Remove the cover at the back of the weather station.
2. Insert batteries, observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace the compartment cover.
Note: Always wait for 2 minutes after removing the batteries before reinserting, otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur. In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures.
BATTERY CHANGE
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units (Battery life See Specifications below).
Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot.
FUNCTION KEYS
Weather station:
The weather station has five easy to use function keys:
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SUN key
SET key |
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SET key
Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, DST ON/OFF, manual time setting, calendar and relative air pressure value
To stop the alarm sound
To exit alarm setting mode and country/state/city setting mode
To toggle between relative and absolute air pressure value display
+ key
To increase/change values in setting modes
To stop the alarm sound
MIN/MAX key
To switch among the display of MIN/MAX outdoor temperatures and MIN/MAX indoor temperatures
To decrease/change values in setting modes
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Press and hold the key for 2 seconds to reset ALL indoor/outdoor minimum/maximum temperature recordings to current readings
To stop the alarm sound
ALARM key
To activate/deactivate the alarm and display alarm time
Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter the alarm setting mode
To stop the alarm sound
To exit manual setting mode and country/state/city setting mode
SUN key
To switch among the display of date (normal mode), seconds, sun duration and city
Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter country/state/city setting mode
To stop the alarm sound
To exit manual setting mode and alarm setting mode
LCD SCREEN
The LCD screen is split into 3 main sections displaying the information for indoor and outdoor data, time, moon phase, calendar, sunrise/sunset time, weather forecast and air pressure.
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*When the signal is successfully received by the weather station, the Outdoor reception icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So the user can easily see
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whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the flashing of the icon shows that a reception is being done now.
MANUAL SETTINGS
The following settings can be changed when pressing the SET key:
LCD contrast setting
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ON/OFF
Manual time setting
Calendar setting
Relative air pressure value setting
Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds to advance to the setting mode:
LCD CONTRAST SETTING
Digit flashing
The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from LCD 0 to LCD 7 (Default is LCD 3):
1.The digit starts flashing.
2.Press the + or MIN/MAX key to select the level of contrast desired.
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3.Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Daylight Saving Time setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ALARM key or SUN key.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING
Flashing
The daylight saving time (DST) function can be set ON/OFF. Default setting is “ON”:
1.“ON” will flash on the LCD with "dSt" displayed.
2.Use the + or MIN/MAX key to turn the daylight saving time function ON or OFF.
3.Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ALARM key or SUN key.
MANUAL TIME SETTING |
Hour (flashing) |
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To set the clock:
1.The hour digit will start flashing.
2.Use the + key to increase or MIN/MAX key to decrease the value. Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
3.Confirm with the SET key and enter minute setting.
4.The minute will be flashing. Use the + key to increase or MIN/MAX key to decrease the value. Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
5.Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Calendar Setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ALARM key or SUN key.
CALENDAR SETTING |
Year |
Month. Date
1.The year digits will start flashing. Use the + key to increase or MIN/MAX key to decrease the value. The range runs from 2011 to 2025 (default is 2011). Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
2.Press the SET key to confirm and enter the month setting mode.
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3.The month digit will be flashing. Use the + key to increase or MIN/MAX key to decrease the value. Press the SET key to enter date setting. Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
4.The date digit will be flashing. Use the + key to increase or MIN/MAX key to decrease the value. Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
5.Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Relative Air Pressure Value Setting”, or exit the setting mode by pressing the ALARM key or SUN key.
Note:
Weekday is displayed accordingly above the time in short form (from Monday to Sunday): MO /
TU / WE / TH / FR / SA / SU.
RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE VALUE SETTING
The default relative air pressure value is 29.91 inHg. This can be manually set to another value within the range of 28.30 – 30.80 inHg for a better reference.
Flashing
1.The current relative air pressure value will start flashing.
2.Use the + key to increment and MIN/MAX key to decrement the value. Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
3.Confirm with the SET key and go back to normal mode.
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