Techno Line SOLAR STATION Instructions manual

LCD

display

Solar

panel

SOLAR STATION

Function

keys

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FEATURES:

SOLAR STATION:

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24h time format display

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Solar mode setting

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Indoor and outdoor temperature display in ºC with MIN/MAX records

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Indoor and outdoor humidity display in RH%

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Primary Alkaline battery or rechargeable Alkaline battery selection

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Low battery indicators

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Wall mount or freestanding

Wall Mount
Location

Battery
compartment

Stand

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SOLAR-POWERED TRANSMITTER:

Note: only use a small pointed pen to

• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and
humidity to the Solar Station by 868 MHz signals

• LCD will automatically alternate and display the
outdoor temperature and humidity data

• Recharge batteries by solar-powered cells

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Wall mounting case

Solar panel

Note:

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The solar-powered transmitter uses solar cells to charge the rechargeable
batteries (2 x AAA rechargeable batteries).

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Those rechargeable batteries cannot be replaced.

SOLAR TRANSMITTER OPERATION MODES

Important:
Users need to press the reset key to activate the solar transmitter and link
the transmission to the Solar Station (receiver).

It is important to allow sufficient light to reach the solar panel while activating the
solar transmitter. Make sure the lights are on in the setup room and the solar
panel is facing a 60W light bulb or brighter - do not cover with hands or other

objects.
SOLAR TRANSMITTER RESET KEY:

The solar transmitter has 3 operations modes:

RESET key

press the RESET key to re-active the
transmitter into Normal Operation Mode.

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Normal Operation Mode:

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This mode occurs when the battery voltage is higher than 2.5V.

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The transmitter will measure and transmit the temperature and humidity
data to the Solar Station every 5 seconds.

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If a dark environment is detected, it will measure and transmit the
temperature every 10s.

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If the battery voltage is dropped lower than 2.8V, it will measure and
transmit the temperature every 10s

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If battery voltage is dropped lower than 2.4V, will go into Idle mode.

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If the solar transmitter is placed into a dark environment for 72 hours, will
goes into Stop mode.

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If the user cover the solar cell for 10 seconds and press the reset button,
"StP" will be displayed on the LCD. Then the transmitter enters STOP
mode.

Idle Operation Mode:

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This mode is occurred when the battery voltage is dropped lower than

2.4V

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LCD is turned off

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Does not perform temperature measurement and transmission

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If battery voltage is raised higher than 2.5V, will go into Normal mode

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If the solar transmitter is placed into a dark environment for 72 hours, will
goes into Stop mode.

Stop Operation Mode:

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This mode is occurred when the solar transmitter is placed into a dark
environment for 72 hours or the user cover the solar cell for 10 seconds
and press the RESET button

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The transmitter is in a standby state. Without perform any operation and
LCD is off

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Under a bright condition, press the reset button to wake up the transmitter
into normal operation mode (battery voltage is higher than 2.5V). ). If the
battery is lower than 2.4V, a “Lo” icon will be shown in the LCD for a while.
Then the transmitter will enter the idle mode.

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The most power saving mode.

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INITIAL SETUP

It is very important to follow these steps:

1.

Open the battery compartment, and make sure that the battery switch is
in the BATTERY position (not the SOLAR position).

2.

Battery switch in the BATTERY position

3. Now locate the battery insulator tab, and gently pull to remove it.

4. Slide the battery switch to the SOLAR position

5. Battery switch in the SOLAR position

6.

Continue to section titled “Setup After Changing/Installing the

Batteries”

TO INSTALL / REPLACE BATTERY IN THE SOLAR STATION

The Solar Station can use either the included 2 x Alkaline rechargeable
batteries (charged by solar panel) or 2 x AA Alkaline batteries (non­rechargeable; not included).

Important: the battery type selection (rechargeable or non-rechargeable)
must be made BEFORE inserting the battery into the compartment
otherwise it may cause damage to the station!

The included Alkaline rechargeable batteries should provide you with many
years of service.

If you choose to use non-rechargeable batteries, the battery switch MUST be
moved to the BATTERY position (not the SOLAR position). In this position, the
solar cells do not charge the batteries.

REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF BATTERY INSTALLED, THE BATTERY
SWITCH MUST BE IN THE BATTERY POSITION WHEN THE BATTERY IS
INSERTED.

If rechargeable batteries are used, the Battery switch should be moved to the
SOLAR position AFTER they have been inserted.
To use the included rechargeable Alkaline batteries (charged by solar
panel):

1. Remove the insulation tape.

2. Replace battery cover

3. Remove the black protective foil on the solar panel.

DO NOT SET THE CLOCK.

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To use non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries:

Use switch

to select

which type of battery will

Rechargeable Alkaline

1. Remove the included rechargeable AA batteries from the compartment.

2. Use the switch to select the Alkaline battery (see below).

3. Insert 2 x AA Alkaline batteries into the compartment, observing the
correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment.)

4. Replace battery cover

DO NOT SET THE CLOCK.

Battery cover

be used before inserting
the battery into the
compartment

Primary Alkaline
battery switch position

battery switch position

Note: For best performance, batteries should be replaced at least once every 2
years to maintain the best running accuracy. Ensure that the batteries used are
new and the correct size.

Please help in the preservation of the environment and return
used batteries to an authorized depot.

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