TFA 30.3053.IT User guide

4

+ button

MIN/MAX / RESET

button

WIRELESS POOL THERMOMETER

LCD

Function

Indoor relative

Indoor

temperature/

dewpoint in

Outdoor

temperature

in °C or °F

DCF

Tower icon

(for time

(temperature

Pool

temperature

in °C or °F

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BEFORE YOU USE IT

Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully.

This information will help you to familiarise yourself with your new
device, learn all of its functions and parts, find out important details
about its first use and how to operate it, and get advice in the event
of faults.
Following the instruction manual for use will prevent damage to the
device and loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to
incorrect use.

We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of
not following these instructions. Likewise, we take no
responsibility for any incorrect readings and for any
consequences which may result from them.
Please look after this manual for future reference.
Please take particular note of the safety advice!

SCOPE OF SUPPLY:

• Temperature station (basic station)

• Outdoor transmitter

Pool sensor

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• Instruction manual

FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL THE BENEFITS OF
YOUR NEW INSTRUMENT AT A GLANCE:

• For pool and pond

• Water temperature wireless via pool sensor with 100 mm

measuring depth
Outdoor temperature wireless via outdoor transmitter

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• Transmission range up to 100 m (free field)

• Indication of indoor temperature and humidity

• Maximum and minimum values

• Dew point

• Radio controlled clock

• Very simple installation, no cables required

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• The product is exclusively intended for the field of application
described above. The product should only be used as
described within these instructions.
Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to the product

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are prohibited.

• The product is not to be used for medical purpose or for public
information, but is intended solely for home use.

• Keep the instruments and the batteries out of reach of
children.

• Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short-circuited,
taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion!

• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries should be
changed as soon as possible to prevent damage caused by a
leaking battery. Never use a combination of old and new
batteries together or batteries of different types. Wear
chemical-resistant protective gloves and glasses when
handling leaked batteries.

! Important information on product safety!

• Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures,
vibration or shock.

• The outdoor transmitter is protected against splash water, but
is not watertight. Choose a shady and dry position for the
outdoor transmitter.

• When water freezes remove the pool sensor.

Instructions Manual

Cat. No. 30.3053.IT

Caution!
Risk of injury:

MALIBU

ELEMENTS

The temperature station

display

button

The outdoor transmitter

The pool sensor

• Remote transmission of outdoor
temperature to temperature station by 868
MHz signal
Wall mounting case

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• Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid

direct rain and sunshine

Hanging
hole

Battery
cover

Function
buttons

Foldable
stand

• Remote transmission of water temperature in pool or pond to
temperature station by 868 MHz signal

• Waterproof case

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE
OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE
POOL SENSOR

The pool sensor uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and
replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Hold the body of the pool sensor and unlock the upper part by
turning it counter clockwise and separate it carefully from the
body.

2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking).

3. Screw the two parts together again. Ensure that the cover is
flat and sufficiently tight secured (markings should
correspond). This will prevent water from entering the battery
compartment and subsequently damage the unit.

The outdoor transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3,

1.5V batteries. To install and replace the
batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Slide the battery cover downwards and
remove it.

2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct
polarity (see marking).

3. Replace the battery cover.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE
TEMPERATURE STATION

SETTING UP

1. First, insert the batteries in the outdoor transmitter (see “To

install and replace batteries in the temperature
transmitter” above).

2. Then, insert the batteries in the pool sensor (see “To install
and replace batteries in the pool sensor” above)

3. Within 15 seconds of powering up the outdoor transmitter and
pool sensor, insert the batteries in the temperature station
(see “To install and replace batteries in the temperature
station” above). Once the batteries are in place, all segments
of the LCD will light up briefly. Following the indoor
temperature/humidity and the time as 00:00 will be displayed.
If this information is not displayed on the LCD after 60
seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 60
seconds before reinserting them. Once the indoor data is
displayed user may proceed to the next step.

4. After the batteries are inserted, the temperature station will
start receiving data signal from the outdoor transmitter and
pool sensor. The outdoor temperature data should then be
displayed on the temperature station. If this does not happen
after 5 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from all
units and reset from step 1.

5. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission however,
the distance between the temperature station and the outdoor
transmitter should not be more than 100 meters and 25
meters to the pool sensor (in water). (see notes on
“Positioning” and “868 MHz Reception”).

Note:

In the event of changing batteries of the units, ensure the
batteries do not spring free from the contacts. Always wait at
least 1 minute after removing the batteries before reinserting,
otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur.

6. Once the outdoor data reception period is completed, the DCF
tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the upper
left corner. This indicates that the clock has detected that
there is a radio signal present and is trying to receive it. When
the time code is received, the DCF tower becomes
permanently lit and the time will be displayed.

RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME RECEPTION

The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock
operated by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt
Braunschweig. It has a time deviation of less than one second in one
million years. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen
near Frankfurt via frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a
transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled
clock receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time.
‘Changeover from summer time or winter time is automatically.
The quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic
location. In normal cases, there should be no reception problems
within a 1.500 km radius of Frankfurt.

DCF reception is done twice daily at 02:00 and 03:00 am. If the
reception is not successful at 03:00 am, then the next reception takes
place the next hour and so on until 06:00am, or until the reception is
successful. If the reception is not successful at 06:00 am, then the
next attempt will take place the next day at 02:00 am.

Please take note of the following:

• The recommended distance to any interfering sources like
computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of 1.5 - 2 meters.

• Within Ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures),
the received signal is naturally weakened. In extreme cases,

The temperature station uses 2 x
AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries. To
install and replace the batteries,
please follow the steps below:

1. Open the battery compartment
by pushing the battery cover
upwards with your thumb.
Insert batteries observing the
correct polarity (see marking).

2. Replace compartment cover.

• During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually

FUNCTION BUTTONS:

Temperature station:

The device has 3 easy to use function buttons: 1 button on the front,
and 2 buttons on the back

LCD SCREEN

The LCD screen is split into 4 sections displaying the information for
time, indoor temperature and humidity, outdoor temperature and pool
temperature.

reception)

* When the signal is successfully received by the temperature
station, the outdoor reception icon will be switched on. (If not
successful, the icon will not be shown on LCD). The user can then
easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not
(icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that
a reception is currently taking place.

MANUAL SETTINGS

• Time zone setting

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• 12/24-hour setting

• Manual time setting

• °C/°F temperature setting

• Factory reset setting (FAC)

Press and hold the SET button for about 3 seconds to enter the
setting mode:

TIME ZONE SETTING

The time zone default is 0h. To set a different time zone:

1. The value of the actual set time zone will be flashing.

please place the unit close to a window and/ or point its front
or back towards the Frankfurt transmitter.

less severe and reception is possible in most cases. A single
daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation
under 1 second.

SET button

Time

Low battery
indicator

station)

humidity %

°C or °F

Outdoor reception signal (pool sensor)*

Time reception ON/OFF setting

Low battery
indicator
(temperature
transmitter)

Outdoor
reception
signal
(transmitter)*

Low battery
indicator (pool
sensor)

Time Zone (flashing)

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2. Using the + button, set the time zone. The range runs from –

temperature station as per the

Outdoor

temperature

in °C or °F

Indoor

temperature

Dew point

temperature

Hours

Flashing

Pool

temperature

in °C or °F

“LEARN” icon

2h to +5h in consecutive 1 hour intervals.

3. Confirm with the SET button and enter the “Time reception

ON/OFF setting”.

TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING

In areas where no DCF-77 time is possible, you also have the
possibility to deactivate the DCF reception manually (OFF). The
clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (Default setting is ON).

1. The symbol “ON” will be flashing on the LCD.

2. Use the + button to deactivate (OFF) the time reception
function.

3. Confirm with the SET button and enter the “12/24-Hour

Display setting”.

Note:
If the time reception function is deactivated (OFF) manually, the
clock will not attempt any reception of the radio-controlled time
(DCF time) as long as the time reception OFF function will be
activated (ON) again. If the time reception is deactivated (OFF)
the DCF symbol disappears.

12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING

1. “24h” will be flashing.

2. Press the + button to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode.

3. Confirm with the SET button and to enter the “Manual Time

setting”.

MANUAL TIME SETTING

(flashing)

In case the device is not able to attempt the radio-controlled time
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually
set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock.
To set the clock:

1. The hour digits will be flashing on the display.

2. Use the + button to adjust the hours.

3. Press the SET button to go to the minute setting.

4. Use the + button to adjust the minutes. Press and hold the
button in the setting mode for fast running.

5. Confirm with the SET button and enter the “ºC/ºF temperature

unit setting”.

Note:

By a successfully reception of the DCF signal and if the DCF
reception is activated (ON), the manually set time will be overwritten.
During the reception the DCF symbol will be flashing. If the reception
is not successful received, the DCF symbol disappear. The next
attempt will still be held.

°C/°F TEMPERATURE SETTING:

The default temperature is set to °C (degree Celsius). To select °F
(degree Fahrenheit):

1. During “ºC” will be flashing, use the + button to toggle between
“ºC” and “ºF”.

2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm
with the SET button and enter the “
the MAX/MIN / RESET button to exit the manual setting mode.

Flashing

Minutes
(flashing)

Flashing

Factory setting

” or press

FACTORY RESET (FAC)

To reset the temperature station to the factory settings:

1. Press and hold the + button for about 3 seconds to reset the
manual settings to factory settings.

2. Once the factory setting is done, all segments of the LCD will
light up briefly, then the time, indoor temperature and humidity
will be displayed.

Important:

During factory setting, all signals from the transmitters are lost.

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In order to receive the transmission signals from the
transmitters, please refer to “Setting up” above to set the
initial reception signal again.

TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE

To exit the manual setting mode anytime during the manual setting,
press the MAX/MIN / RESET button.

OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER AND POOL SENSOR
SEARCH MODE

If the transmitters are lost due to disturbances, interferences,
transmitting distance, etc., a manual transmitter search can be
started.

1. Press the + button to select the transmitter.

2. “LEARN” appears in the display of the selected transmitter.

3. Press the SET button to start the search.

4. The reception symbol will be flashing.

5. As soon as the transmitter is found, the temperature appears
and the reception symbol stays in the display.

INDOOR TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY AND DEW PO INT
DATA

The indoor temperature and humidity are detected automatically and
displayed on the second section of the LCD.

in °C/°F

To display the dew point temperature, press the MAX/MIN / RESET
button 3 times.

in °C/°F

DEW POINT appears in the display.
The device will automatically quit the dew point mode if no button is
pressed for a lengthy period (30 seconds) or press the MAX/MIN /
RESET button again to return to the actual display.

Note:

The dew point value is based on calculation of the indoor
temperature and humidity data.

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND POOL
TEMPERATURE

The last two LCD section shows the outdoor temperature, pool
temperature and reception signals.

Flashing

Reception
signal flashing

Indoor relative
humidity %

Indoor relative
humidity %

TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE MIN/MAX DAT A

TO VIEW THE MIN/MAX DATA AND DEW POINT

1. Press the MAX/MIN / RESET button the indoor temperature
and humidity and the outdoor temperature and pool
temperature (MIN) appear.

2. Press the MAX/MIN / RESET button again the maximum
indoor temperature and humidity and the outdoor temperature
and pool temperature (MAX) appear.

3. Press the button MAX/MIN / RESET again the dew point
appears (DEW-POINT).

4. The instrument will automatically quit the MAX/MIN mode if no
button is pressed for a lengthy period (30 seconds) or press
the MAX/MIN / RESET button again to return to the actual
display.

TO RESET THE MIN/MAX DATA

Press and hold MAX/MIN / RESET button for 3 seconds to reset
all the indoor, outdoor and pool values to current values at the
same time.

TRANSMITTERS

The outdoor data are measured and transmitted every 10 seconds.
The range of the transmitter is may be affected by the outdoor
temperature. At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be
decreased. Please bear this in mind when placing the transmitters.

868 MHz RECEPTION:

If the outdoor data are not being received within three minutes after
setting up (or outdoor display always show “- -. -” in the outdoor
sections of the temperature station during normal operation), please
check the following points:

1. The distance of the temperature station or transmitters should
be at least 2 meters away from any interfering sources such
as computer monitors or TV sets.

2. Avoid placing the transmitters onto or in the immediate
proximity of metal window frames.

3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or
speakers operating on the 868MHz-signal frequency may
prevent correct signal transmission or reception. Neighbors
using electrical devices operating on the 868MHz-signal
frequency can also cause interference.

Note:
When the 868MHz signal is received correctly, do not re-open the
battery cover of either the transmitter or temperature station, as the
batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset.
Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see “Setting up”
above) otherwise transmission problems may occur.

The transmission range is around 100 meters from the temperature
station to the outdoor transmitter (in open space) and 25 meters to
the pool sensor (in water). However, this depends on the surrounding
environment and interference levels. If no reception is possible
despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be
reset (see “Setting up” above).

POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE ST ATION

The temperature station comes attached with a folding stand, which
provides the option of table standing or wall mounting the unit. Before
wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature can be
received from the desired locations.

Temperature
transmitter
reception
signal

Pool sensor
reception
signal

Foldout table stand:

The foldout table stand leg is located on the
backside. Pull the stand out from the bottom
center edge of the temperature station, below
the battery compartment. Once the foldout table
stand is extended, place the temperature station
in an appropriate location.

To wall mount:

1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired
wall, leaving the head extended out by
about 5mm.

2. Place the temperature station onto the
screw, using the hanging hole on the

backside. Gently pull the temperature station down to lock the
screw into place.

POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER

temperature readings are receivable. In event that the signal is not
received, relocate the remote outdoor transmitter or move them
slightly as this may help the signal reception.

POSITIONING THE POOL SENSOR

Place the pool sensor in any pool or pond to detect the water
temperature.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Clean the instrument and the transmitters with a soft damp

• Remove the batteries if you do not use the product for a

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

• Replace the batteries of the temperature station when the

• Replace the batteries of the outdoor transmitter when the

• Replace the batteries of the pool sensor when the battery

• The manuals settings will remain unchanged.

MALFUNCTION

Problems Troubleshooting

No indication on
the temperature
station
No transmitter
reception
Display "---"

Mount the transmitter at a sheltered place. Avoid
direct rain and sunshine.

The outdoor transmitter is supplied with a holder
that may be attached to a wall with the two screws
supplied. The outdoor transmitter can also be
position on a flat surface by securing the stand to
the bottom to the outdoor transmitter.

To wall mount:

1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall
using the screws and plastic anchors.

2. Clip the outdoor transmitter onto the
bracket.

Note:
Before permanently fixing the outdoor
transmitter wall base, place all units in the
desired locations to check that the outdoor

Note:

In event that the signal is not received,
relocate the remote pool sensor or
move it slightly as this may help the
signal reception.

cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. Protect from
moisture.

lengthy period.

battery symbol appears in the indoor values display.

battery symbol appears in the outdoor temperature display of
the temperature station and/or in the display of the outdoor
transmitter.

symbol appears in the pool temperature display of the
temperature station and/or in the display of the pool sensor.

Please note:

When the batteries are changed, the contact between outdoor
transmitter, pool sensor and basic station must be restored –
so always insert new batteries into the three devices or start a
manual transmitter search.

Ensure batteries polarity are correct

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• Change batteries

• Start a manual transmitter search

• Check batteries of external

transmitters (do not use
rechargeable batteries!)
Restart the transmitters and

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