Meade TE653ELW-M User Manual

TE653ELW-M

Complete Weather Forecaster

with Indoor/ Outdoor Temperature

and Humidity

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Meade Instruments Weather Forecaster. This device combines precise time keeping, monitoring and displaying of current temperature data from up to three remote locations (additional sensors are required).

Meade Instruments is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes for professional and amateur astronomers – famous for its innovative, high performance telescopes at affordable prices. Meade Instruments now brings that same passion for innovation and high performance to its own line of precision, feature rich weather stations.

Please read this instruction manual so that you can get the most enjoyment out of your Meade Instruments weather station.

In this package, you will find:

• One (1) main unit (receiver)

• One (1) three-channel remote sensor (transmitter)

• One (1) user manual

Please keep this manual handy as it contains practical instructions, technical specifications and precautions.

INSTALLATION

Communications between the main unit (receiver) and the remote sensor (transmitter) is wireless. This allows you to greater flexibility in choosing the location of remote sensor. The remote transmits data up to 164 feet (50 meters) over an open, unobstructed area. The remote sensor can be located either indoors or outdoors, allowing you chose where your data is obtained.

NOTE:

• It is critical to power the remote sensor BEFORE setting up the main unit.

• It is critical to power up and test communication between the remote sensor and the main unit

BEFORE permanently mounting if outside.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote sensor. If outdoor temperatures regularly fall below 32°F (0°C), we recommend using lithium batteries.

• Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements.)

• ALWAYS install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit.

• Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity in the battery compartment.

• Press RESET after each battery change with a paper clip or similar tool.

• During initial set up, place the remote sensor close to the main unit.

• After reception is established (remote readings will appear on the main unit’s display), position the remote sensor and the main unit within the effective transmission range of up to 164 feet (50 meters).

• The main unit must be placed indoors.

NOTE:

• Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the remote readings are displayed.

• Transmission or reception range may be affected by trees, metal structures, and electronic appliances, surrounding building materials and how the main unit and transmitter are positioned.

• Place the remote sensor so that it faces the main unit (receiver), minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls and furniture.

• Though the remote sensors are weather-resistant, they should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain or snow. The optimal location for the remote sensor outdoors is under the eaves on the north side of the building.

REMOTE SENSOR

MADE IN CHINA

FEATURES

• Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal

• Case can be wall mounted using built-in hanger

• 164 feet transmission range without interference

• Selection of the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit

• LCD display of measured temperature and humidity

• 3 channel selection

• Temperature display selection - Fahrenheit or Celsius

433MHz WIRELESS

RESET

123 CHANNEL

˚C/˚F

THERMO – SENSOR

A LED INDICATOR

• Flashes once when the remote sensor transmits a reading to the main unit.

• Flashes twice when battery power is low.

B BATTERY COMPARTMENT

• Holds two AA-size batteries.

C RESET

• Resets all previous settings.

D CHANNEL SWITCH

• Selects the desired channel before installing batteries.

E WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE

• Keeps the remote sensor on the wall.

F °C/ °F SWITCH

• Selects the temperature display in Fahrenheit or Centigrade.

PLACEMENT

• The remote sensor should be placed under eaves or a similar location with free air circulation, sheltered from direct sunlight and extreme weather.

• Ideally, place the remote sensor over soil, rather than asphalt, which would cause false readings.

• Avoid placing the remote sensor near sources of heat, such as chimneys or hot air exhaust vents.

• Avoid areas that collect heat from the sun and radiate heat, such as metal, brick or concrete structures, paving, and patios.

• The international standard for the valid air temperature measurements is 4 feet (1.25 meters) above the ground.

OPERATION

Immediately after batteries are installed, the remote sensor will start transmitting a temperature and humidity data to the main unit.

MAIN UNIT

FEATURES

TIME

• Precise time and date set via signals from the US Atomic clock

• 12 or 24 hour time format

• Manual adjustment of time and date

• Calendar date with month and day in 7 languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Swedish

• Dual crescendo alarms with snooze

• Programmable ice warning alarm

WEATHER

• Weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hour in seven large icons: sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, heavy rainy, snowy and heavy snowy.

• Programmable minimum/maximum temperature alarm

• Indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity in up to 3 remote locations (additional sensors required)

• Barometric pressure in imperial or metric units

• Altitude adjustment for pressure compensation

• 24 hour barometric pressure history chart

• Comfort level indicators (Dry, Humid and Comfort)

FRONT

REAR

A. WEATHER FORECAST/ PRESSURE window

B. TEMPERATURE/ HUMIDITY window

C. CLOCK window

D. DOWN button

• Select the next available mode

• Press and hold for 2 seconds to search for wireless signal from remote sensor.

• Decrease parameters.

E. ALARM button

• When time mode has been selected, press once to display the alarm time of weekday alarm (W), single alarm (S) and pre-alarm (Pre-AL).

• Hold for 2 seconds, set weekday, single and pre-alarm’s alarm time

• When alarm is on, press once to stop the alarm temporarily.

F. TEMP ALARM button

• When temperature mode has been selected, press once to display the highest or lowest temperature alarm’s value.

• Hold for 2 seconds, set the highest lowest temperature alarm’s value

• When alarm is on, press once to stop the alarm temporarily.

G. CHANNEL button

• Press to display the outdoor temperature readings of Channels 1, 2 and 3.

• Hold for 2 seconds, enter into the circulation mode and outdoor temperature readings of Channels 1, 2 or 3 will be displayed automatically in every 5 seconds.

H. MODE button

• When pressure mode has been selected, press once to display the local pressure, altitude and sea level.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds to set altitude and sea level.

• When time mode has been selected, press once to toggle between time with seconds display or time with weekday display.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds, set language of the day of the week, year digit, month digit, date digit, hour format (12/ 24 hours), hour digit and minute digit. (Note: calendar format is default in month-date display).

• When temperature mode has been selected, press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle the temperature unit between Celsius or Fahrenheit.

I. UP button

• Press to select the next available mode

• Increase the parameters

• In time with seconds display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to activate/ deactivate radio controlled time signal search manually.

• In time with weekday display mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to switch time zone from Pacific, Mountain, Central to Eastern.

J. HISTORY button

• When pressure mode has been selected, press once to check the historical pressure data for the past 24 hours.

K. MEMORY button

• When temperature mode has been selected, press to recall the minimum or maximum temperature and humidity readings of main unit and remote units.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds, collected memories will be cleared.

L. SNOOZE/ LIGHT button

• Stops alarm temporarily and activates LCD backlight

M. WALL-MOUNT hole

• A recessed opening to mount the unit on a wall

N. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

• Requires two (2) AA batteries

O. TABLE STAND

• When placing the main unit on the table or other horizontal surface, unfold and adjust the table stand for the desired viewing angle.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Remove the battery door located at the back of the main unit.

• Insert two (2) AA batteries and replace the battery compartment door.

PLACEMENT

• Make sure that the main unit is locating within the operating range of all remote sensors.

• Ideally the main unit should be placed within line of sight of remote sensors. Avoid placing the main unit where surfaces emitting and radiating heat (e.g. heating ducts or air conditioners) and areas with interference from wireless devices (e.g. cordless phones, radio headsets, baby monitoring devices and other electronics).

OPERATION

Once the main unit is powered, the display will show all available LCD segments for a moment. IMPORTANT: All of the display functions will be locked, allowing setting of your local altitude and pressure parameters by pressing the UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) and SET buttons. The locked display will show the pressure icon and abbreviation “inHg” flashing in the Weather Forecast/ Pressure Window, default time in Clock Window and channel 1’s temperature and humidity readings in Temperature/ Humidity Window. If pressure and altitude are not configured during this time, the unit will self-calibrate in a few minutes and show the default settings for the pressure and altitude (sea level) and all remote weather sensors readings.

GETTING STARTED

WEATHER FORECAST

This unit is capable of detecting the atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected weather data, it forecasts the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours.

When the display shows...

Forecast is...

Sunny

Partly Cloudy

Cloudy Rainy Snowy

Heavy Rainy

Heavy Snowy

NOTE: The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%. The main unit display shows forecasted (predicted) not current conditions. The SUNNY icon indicates clear weather, even when displayed during the nighttime.

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