Lexibook SM1600 User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of this weather station, MeteoClockSM1600. Please take the time to read and understand this manual so you can begin to enjoy the convenience and features this product has to offer.

What exactly is a Weather Station?

Lexibookdigital stations measure not only the time in progress – thanks to their built-in clock- but also the actual and upcoming weather.

The MeteoClock SM1600 incorporates the following functions:

- Thermometer: The temperature is displayed in real time to the nearest tenth of a degree Celsius. Thanks to its wireless sensor, the station can detect from a distance the outdoor temperature or that of another room.

- Hygrometer: Outdoor or indoor hygrometry is expressed in percentage of humidity in the ambient air. The ideal ‘Comfort Zone’ for the human body ranges from 35 to 65% hygrometry for a given temperature between 18 and 24

- Barometer: The station also monitors the atmospheric pressure in real time. It displays the weather forecast by means of animated icons (sun, clouds, rain...) and for the next 8 to 12 hours.

And many extra features:

- Wide screen

- Large digital display

- Animated icons

- Extreme weather alerts

- Wall Mount Holder

- Detachable table stand

- Dual time

INTRODUCTION

Wireless Weather Station with Weather Forecast

SM1600 + ASM20

- Instruction Manual

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FEATURES

Main Display Unit SM1600

Auto synchronizing radio controlled

clock (DCF-77)

Perpetual Calendar

2 clocks (local time and dual time)

Local temperature and humidity display

Receives and monitors temperature and

humidity from up to 3 remote sensors via RF

technology of 433MHz

Maximum/minimum temperature records

Temperature and humidity trend indicator

Comfort level icon

Temperature history chart

Temperature alarm (for local and one out

channel)

Animated weather forecast symbols

Moon phase symbols

Battery: 2 x AA size

Temperature display in user-selectable oC

or oF

Remote sensor ASM20

Drip-proof design with LCD Temperature display in user-selectable oC

or oF

Humidity display

Transmission range: up to 40 meters in

open area

Battery type: 2 x AA size

Detachable cover with wall mount holder

and stand.

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Unit layout

MODE/SNOOZE: scrolls through Clock 1 & 2, Alarm 1 & 2, Date & Year, and Temperature

Alarm (high & low) mode; snooze for alarm LCD display. HOUR/+/MAX: shows maximum temperature; adjusts clock, alarm, date & year and temperature alarm values. MIN/-/MIN: shows minimum temperature; adjusts clock, alarm, date & year and temperature alarm values. ON/OFF/°C/°F: toggles between °C and °F, 12 and 24 hour format, Alarm 1 & 2 on and off; disables (resets) high & low temperature alarms. CHANNEL: scrolls through remote channels Outside, Outside 2 and Outside 3); scrolls through local and remote channels (Outside, Outside 2 and Outside 3) in (high & low) temperature alarm mode; activates learn process.

LCD display.

SET: enter House code and Channel setting mode.

°C/°F: change between °C or °F, change channel and house

code.

Battery compartment.

LCD display.

Table Stand.

LAYOUT

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Display layout

Battery installation

1 - Remove the battery cover.

2 - 2 AA size batteries for the receiver (SM1600).

3 - 2 AA size batteries for the remote sensor

(ASM20).

4 - Insert the batteries between the terminals respec-

ting the polarity indicated inside the compartment.

5 - Replace the battery cover.

GETTING STARTED

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LOW BATTERY INDICATION:

Receiver: A low battery indicator will display continuously when the batteries need replacing. On

the transmitter, will be displayed.

Setting the remote sensor

Unscrew the battery cover and insert batteries to begin the settings.

HOUSE CODE will flash for 8 seconds.

Select HOUSE CODE (1-15) by pressing °C/°F and then press SET.

The house code is the frequency signal sent by the remote sensor

to the receiver. The remote sensors for each receiver must be set

to the same HOUSE CODE and remember to press SET.

CHANNEL will flash for 8 seconds.

Select CHANNEL (1-3) by pressing °C/°F and then press SET. The

channel function allows the receiver to identify each remote sensor. Each receiver

can receive up to 3 different remote channels. The preferred channel number (1, 2 or 3) for

each individual remote sensor can be assigned. However, channel 1 is used for collecting data

from outdoor and activating the weather forecast symbols. If you only have one remote sensor,

please set it at channel 1 and place it outdoors.

Humidity & Temperature will display .

Select °C or °F of Temperature by pressing °C/°F key.

The SM1600 comes with one receiver and one remote sensor. If you wish to buy additional sensors

please refer to the section ACCESSORIES at the end of this manual.

Use a different house code if your weather station detects other signals from neighbouring sources.

Else, use default settings: house code = 01 and channel = 01

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Fixing your remote sensor and receiver

The remote sensor has a detachable cover with both a wall mount holder and a stand (for an image,

refer to the layout section). To fix on a wall, make sure the stand is not pulled out and fix the holder

on a hook or nail. To fix the stand on a shelf or table, simply pull it out and make sure it is well secu-

red. The remote sensor should be fixed on a smooth surface to prevent altering the range of the date

transmission. To ensure a good transmission, the remote sensor should not installed on or near a

large metal surface. Before choosing the location of the remote sensor, test that the receiver can

receive the signals. It is also recommended that the remote sensor is placed as close as possible to

the receiver to eliminate any interference.

The receiver also has a wall mount holder and a stand. To place it, use the same precautions as for

the remote sensor.

SYNCHRONIZA

TION

Automatic Learn Function

1 - Learn function executes automatically and runs for

approximately 3 minutes when the batteries are first

installed in the receiver.

2 - Within these 3 minutes, the receiver picks up the tem-

perature & humidity signals from the remote sensor and

displays the readings.

Manual-Learn (Searching for Remote Signals)

If a new remote sensor is added or if the signal is lost (outdoor display blinking), the learn function must be executed again.

SETUP

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Press and hold CHANNEL for 3 seconds to start.

A beep sound indicates that the learn function has

started.

The 'Channel' symbol will flash and unit will beep as

each remote sensor is detected.

Temperature & humidity readings of remote sensor

display on the receiver.

Note:

Auto/Manual Learn will not operate while the radio controlled clock is receiving DCF77 signals.

RADIO CONTROL

CLOCK

1 - The SM1600 is designed to automatically synchronize its

calendar clock once it is brought within a range of 1500 km of

the Frankfurt DCF77 radio signal. When the SM1600 is within

this range, its radio-control mechanism will override all the

manual settings.

2 - When receiving radio signal, the Radio Tower symbol starts to

blink. A complete reception generally takes several

minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal.

CLOCK AND DATE SETTINGS

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3 - When the reception is complete, the Radio Tower symbol will stop blinking and remain

solid.

4 - For an optimal reception, place the clock away from metal objects and electrical appliances

(i.e. television, computer, monitor, etc.) to minimize interference.

MANUAL

CLOCK AND DATE SETTINGS

Clock 1 setting

1 - Press and hold MODE/SNOOZE for 3 seconds to enter the clock

setting mode (the CLOCK 1 symbol will appear, and the time will

flash).

2 - Press Hour/+/Max to set the hour and Minute/-/Min to set the

minutes.

3 - Press ON/OFF/°C/°F during the clock settings to alternate between the 12 and 24 hour display.

4 - Press MODE/SNOOZE to accept the time settings. Upon pressing MODE/SNOOZE, the month

and date will flash. Press the Hour/+/Max Max key to set the month and the Minute/-/Min to set

the date. Your weather station will automatically adjust the corresponding weekday. Press

MODE/SNOOZE to confirm your date settings.

5 - After pressing MODE/SNOOZE, the year will flash. Press the Hour/+/Max to move the year

upwards and Minute/-/Min Min to move the year downwards. Press MODE/SNOOZE one last

time to accept your settings and return to the normal display.

Note:

 If you do not press any key for one minute, the clock will accept the last settings entered.

 February will have either 28 or 29 days. Your weather station will display the 29th day on

bissextile years.

Mode

Hour/+/Max

Minute/-/Min

On/Off/C/F

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Clock 2 Settings (Dual Time)

1 - Scroll to Clock 2 using MODE/SNOOZE.

2 - Press MIN/-/MIN or HOUR/+/MAX key to change the hour (in hour increments/decrements

relative to Clock 1).

Alarm 1 and

Alarm 2 Setting

Scroll to Alarm1 mode (Alarm2 mode) using MODE/

SNOOZE.

Press HOUR/+/MAX to set hour.

Press MIN/-/MIN to set minute.

Press ON/OFF/°C/°F to toggle alarm on and off.

When the alarm is set ON, the bell symbol will

appear.

When Alarm Sounds

a - 1 or 2 will flash.

b - Press MODE/SNOOZE to snooze the alarm for 5 minutes. After that

the alarm will sound again.

c - Press ANY other key to turn the alarm sound off. If not manually

interrupted, the alarm sound will automatically stop after one minute.

ALARM SETTING

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Throughout the 28 days of the lunar month, the aspect of the moon changes. Indeed, the moon, being spherical, is always half lightened up by the sun. As the moon rotates around the Earth, the appearance of its lightened side changes continuously. This phenomenon creates moon phases.

The moon phase on your MeteoClock is automatically updated according to the year / month / day.

Moon Phase Display

1. New Moon

2. Young Crescent

3. First Quarter

4. Waxing Gibbous

5. Full Moon

6. Waning Gibbous

7. Last Quarter

8. Old Crescent

MOON PHASE

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Check Local Temperature (Inside)

After inserting the batteries, the local temperature will be displayed.

Check Remote T

emperature & Humidity

Press CHANNEL to toggle between Channel 1, 2 and 3. Temperature and

humidity readings will alternate on the receiver.

°C or °F Temperature Display

Toggle between °C and °F by pressing ON/OFF/°C/°F at Clock2

mode.

Min and Max T

emperature & Humidity

Press MIN/-/MIN in Clock1 mode to display minimum temperature and

humidity.

Press HOUR/+/MAX in Clock1 mode to display maximum temperature and humidity.

Note: Min/Max readings are automatically cleared daily at 00:00.

Display HI & LO

"Hi" and "Lo" displayed onscreen mean that the temperature or humidity is outside the range of

specification.

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY DISPLAY

Inside / Outside

Temperature Humidity Display

Inside > +55°C > 95% HI

Inside < -20°C < 15% LO

Outside > +70°C > 95% HI

Outside < -30°C < 15% LO

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The trend indicator shows the trend of temperature & humidity determined by the particular sensor in the past half hour interval.

You can set high temperature or low temperature alarms for one local channel and for one remote

channel.

Local temperature alarm

Scroll to local temperature alarm mode by using MODE/SNOOZE(Inside).

The default value 14°C or existing preset will flash .

Press HOUR/+/MAX or MIN/-/MIN to set the temperature limit value.

Press ON/OFF/°C/°F key continuously to scroll and select the high

temperature alarm, low temperature alarm or disable the alarm function.

Press MODE/SNOOZE to finish.

TEMPERATURE ALARM

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND

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Outdoor temperature alarm

Scroll to remote channel temperature alarm mode by using MODE/SNOOZE.

Press CHANNEL to select one desired channel of transmitter.

The default value 14°C or existing preset will flash.

Press HOUR/+/MAX or MIN/-/MIN key to set the temperature limit value.

Press ON/OFF/°C/°F key continuously to scroll and select the high temperature alarm, low temperature alarm or disable the alarm function.

Press MODE/SNOOZE to finish.

When the temperature alarm sounds

The icon signals that the temperature has exceeded the preset temperature limit.

1 - Press any key to stop temperature alarm.

2 - If no key is pressed, the temperature alarm will automatically stop itself after one minute.

3 - Once triggered, temperature alarm comes on as a distinctive sound, different to that of Alarm1

and Alarm2.

Animated weather forecast symbols

This weather station is capable of detecting barometric pressure changes, and based on the data collected, can predict the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area of 30 – 50km.

WEATHER DISPLAY

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Wind Alert

- The wind symbol will display if the pressure has deeply changed over the past 3 hours.

Storm

Alert

- The storm symbol will flash to warn of a thunderstorm.

- It is activated when pressure falls/rises and temperature plunges.

About Snow and Freeze W

arning

- The snow symbol will flash to warn that it might snow.

- Activated when the temperature of Channel 1 is between -1.9 °C & +2.9 °C.

- The snow symbol will appear solid when the temperature of channel 1 falls below - 1.9 °C, and it is freezing.

Note:

Remote sensor Channel 1 displays the weather forecast icons (as well as the trend indication). Please place it outdoors.

REMARKS:

 After having completed the settings of your weather station, please discard the readings of the

weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the Weather Station to operate at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast.

 Absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed regarding weather forecasting.

The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the Weather Station has been designed to be used in.

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If the Weather Station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (e.g. from ground floor to 1st floor of a house), remove the batteries and reinsert them after about 30 seconds. By doing this, the Weather Station will mistakenly consider the new location as a possible change in air pressure. Again, discard the weather forecasts for the next 12-24 hours as to allow time for operation at a constant altitude.

The bar graph lets you see the pressure trend over a period of 12 hours. The bar graph will show Pressure Trend (Default), Temperature and Remote Temperature by pressing ON/OFF/°C/°F at Clock1 mode.

The sequence is:

Note:

Set at Outdoor Temperature Bar Graph, it will show the remote channel historical bar graph. Then, press CHANNEL to show another channel in the sequence of:

PRESSURE HISTORICAL BAR GRAPH

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The comfort level will be established based on the data collected from inside temperature / humidity. The indicator below will display whether the level is comfortable, normal or uncomfortable.

Comfort Level Description

It shows that the current environment is within the ideal range for indoor temperature and relative humidity.

It shows that the current environment is acceptable.

It shows that the current environment is containing inadequate moisture, too cold or too hot.

COMFORT LEVEL ICON

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution :

Place the clock away from metal objects or electricalappliances such as TVs, computers, monitors, etc.

Wait for about 1-2 minute to ensure the remote sensor and receiver are in phase. Otherwise, re-synchronize receiver by holding CHANNEL for 3 seconds until a beep is heard.

Ensure the remote sensor is out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of heat.

Repeat the learning procedures.

- Temperature may be below -30°C.

- Batteries in remote sensor may need changing.

- Move remote sensor closer to the receiver.

- Make sure remote sensor is away from sources of electrical disturbance.

Problem:

Cannot receive radio control DCF-77 signals to update the clock.

The temperature measurement of remote sensor and receiver does not match.

Temperature reading of outdoor remote sensor seems to high.

Receiver is no longer receiving remote sensor signals or display.

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Additional sensors:

Measure temperature and hygrometry in other places!

- Upstairs

- In the baby's bedroom

- In the basement

- In the garden

- In another room

To order: www.lexibook.com

In order to clean the unit, use only a soft cloth moistened with water; do not use any detergent

product.

 Do not dismantle or drop the unit.  Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

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This product is covered by our two-year warranty.

To make use of the warranty or the after-sales service, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase. Our warranty covers material or installation-related defects attributable to the manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the instructions for use or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as dismantling, exposure to heat or damp, etc.).

For technical assistance call 0808 100 3015 Web: http://www.lexibook.co.uk Email: infouk@lexibook.com

Note: Please keep this instruction manual, it contains important information.

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