User manual LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WS9160

[. . . ] In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission, the final position between the Temperature Station and the transmitter should not be more than 100 meters (see notes on "Positioning" and "868 MHz Reception"). 25 When more than one transmitter is used 1. User shall remove all the batteries from the temperature station and transmitters and wait 60 seconds if setting has been done with one transmitter before. Within 30 seconds of powering up the first transmitter, insert the batteries to the Temperature Station. Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. [. . . ] Replace compartment cover. HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The Temperature transmitter uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1. 5V batteries. When batteries will need to be replaced, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD of the Temperature Station. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Replace the battery holder to the unit. 28 Note: In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setup procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Temperature Station in the first few minutes of power supplying. BATTERY CHANGE: It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units every 12 months to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Return used batteries to an authorised depot. 29 FUNCTION KEYS: Temperature Station: The Temperature Station has only four easy to use function keys. Set Key Channel key + key Min/max key · Set key (Setting) Press and hold for about 3 seconds to enter the Manual setting mode. 30 min/max key (Min/ Max temperature) · Used to toggle between the minimum and maximum recorded readings of indoor & outdoor temperature. · Press and hold to reset minimum and maximum record when min or max record is shown. + key (Plus) · To make adjustment for time setting. · Ch key (Channel) To toggle between the Outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than 1 transmitter is used) 31 LCD Screen and settings: Time Indoor Temperature in ° C Outdoor Temperature in ° C *When the signal is successfully received by the temperature station, this icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So the user can 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 being done now. For better distinctness the LCD screen is split into 3 sections displaying the information for time, indoor temperature, and outdoor temperature. Outdoor Reception Signal icon* Receiver Low battery indicator Transmitter Low battery indicator 32 Section 1 - TIME · Display of time. · · Section 2 - INDOOR TEMPERATURE Display of indoor temperature Section 3 - OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE Display of the outdoor temperature. MANUAL SETTING: 12 / 24- HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING AND TEMPERATURE UNIT (°C/°F) SETTING °° User may choose to display the time in 12-hour or 24-hour mode: Note: When the time display is set as 12-hour mode, the temperature unit will be fixed to °F; when the time mode is in 24-hour, the temperature unit will be fixed to °C. In normal display mode, press and hold the set key for about 3 seconds. Press shortly the set key to advance to the MANUAL TIME SETTING. MANUAL TIME SETTING User shall manually set the time of Temperature Station by the following steps: 1. Press the + key to adjust the hour (Press and hold to allow fast advancing). Press the + key to adjust the minute (Press and hold to allow fast advancing). Press set key once more to return to normal display. VIEWING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM READINGS: User may view the minimum and maximum indoor temperature, minimum and maximum outdoor temperature data records by the following steps: 1. Press the min/max key once to view the minimum indoor temperature, minimum outdoor temperature. 34 Minimum icon 2. Press the min/max key once more to view the maximum indoor temperature, maximum outdoor temperature. Maximum icon 35 RESETTING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM READINGS: User may reset the minimum and maximum temperature data to the current value by the following steps: 1. Press and hold the min/max key for about 3 seconds to reset all the minimum/ maximum data to the current values in a single action. Data of all outdoor and the indoor sensor will be reset at the same time. TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The outdoor temperature is measured and transmitted to the Temperature Station every 4 seconds approximately. The range of the Temperature Transmitter may be affected by the temperature. [. . . ] Remember to ensure that it locks into place before releasing. 38 POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The Transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The Transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the Transmitter. To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. Clip the remote temperature sensor onto the bracket. 39 Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. [. . . ]