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TE256W Slim Indoor/ Outdoor Thermo-Hygr ometer with Atomic Clock USER MANUAL.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Meade Instruments W eather Forecaster! This device combines precise time keeping, monitoring and displaying of current temperature/ humidity data from up to three remote locations (additional sensors are required).
INST ALLA TION 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.
REMOTE TEMPERA TURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR (TS21) FEA TURES • Remote data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency • Single transmission channel • Case can be wall mounted using accessory hanger A. BA TTER Y COMP ARTMENT • Holds two AAA-size batteries B.
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.
FRONT REAR J K L A C B F E D H I G 6.
A. INDOOR TEMPERA TURE/ HUMIDITY window B. OUTDOOR TEMPERA TURE/ 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.
BA TTERY INST ALLA TION • Remove the battery door located at the back of the main unit. • Insert two (2) CR2032 lithium cell batteries and replace the battery compartment door . PLACEMENT • When mounting the main unit on the wall or vertical surface, fold the table stand back into the unit.
VIEWING REMOTE (CHANNEL) TEMPERA TURE AND HUMIDITY Static Display: • Press the CHANNEL button to select measurements from different remote sensors, each is MODE to a unique channel 1, 2 or 3. Channel Auto-Scan Display: • T o enable an automatic scan of all channels, press and hold CHANNEL , until the icon is displayed.
ICON Time Signal Reception Str ength Undefined data (Flashing) No Reception for the past 24 hours W eak signal, but can be decoded Strong signal CLOCK WINDOW WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST (National Institute of Standards and T echnology) radio station (WWVB) is located in Ft.
TIME AND CALENDER • Press and hold MODE button until the day of week language abbreviation “ENG” will flash • Press the UP (? ) or DOWN (? ) selecting the day of the week in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch or Swedish.
MAINT ANANCE CHANGING BA TTERIES • If the low battery indicator lights up, replace batteries in the corresponding unit. • Do not mix old and batteries. CLEANING The main unit and remote sensors housings can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Small parts can be cleaned with a cotton tip or pipe-cleaner .
SPECIFICA TIONS Main Unit Indoor T emperature Proposed operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5°C to +50°C) T emperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°C) User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display .
Battery Safety Instructions • Always purchase the correct size (2 x 1.5V AAA, 15A/15AC ANSI, LR6 IEC), (2 x ANSI/NEDA-5004LC, IEC-CR2032) and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. • Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. • Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
Meade Instruments Corp. 27 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. © 2011 Meade Instruments Corp. All Rights Reserved. All user manual contents and information are subject to change.
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