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TE256W Slim Indoor/ Outdoor Thermo-Hygr ometer with Atomic Clock USER MANUAL[...]
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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). Meade Instruments is the world’ s leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes for professi[...]
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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. The remote sensor can be located either indoors or outdoors, allowing[...]
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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. W ALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE • Mounts the remote sensor on the wall BA TTERY INS[...]
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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. • A void placing the remote sensor near sources of heat, such as chimneys and hea[...]
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FRONT REAR J K L A C B F E D H I G 6[...]
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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. G. ALARM button • When time mode has been selected, press once to display the alarm tim[...]
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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. • Make sure that the main unit is locating within [...]
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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. The measurements from eac[...]
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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. Collins, Colorado. It transmits an exact time signal continuously t[...]
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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. • After the language of weekday is set, press MODE button to confirm and move to the next parameter (year[...]
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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 . Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agent[...]
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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 Humidity (Indoor) Operating Range: 30% to 80% Resolution: 1% Accuracy: 7% Sampling Interval: 10 seconds Clock Precise atomic time 4 US T ime Zones 12/[...]
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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. • Ensur[...]
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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.[...]