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Glossary of Terms 

 

Term 

Definition 

Accuracy 

Accuracy is defined as the ability of a measurement to match the actual 
value of the quantity being measured. 

Range 

Range is defined as the amount or extent a value can be measured. 

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Specifications 

5.1 Wireless Specifications 

 

Line of sight wireless transmission (in open air): 150 feet, 100 feet under most conditions. 

 

Frequency: 433 MHz 

 

Update Rate: 60 seconds 

5.2 Measurement Specifications 

The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters.   
 

Measurement 

Range 

Accuracy 

Resolution 

Channel 1-8 
Temperature 

-40 to 140 °F 

± 1 °F 

0.1 °F 

5.3 Power Consumption 

 

2 x AAA 1.5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries (not included) 

 

Battery life:    Minimum 12 months for base station with one sensor and excellent reception. 
Intermittent reception and multiple sensors may reduce the battery life.   
Minimum  12  months  for  thermometer  probe  sensor  (use  lithium  batteries  for  temperatures 
less than -4 °F) 

Summary of Contents for F007TP

Page 1: ...tting Started 2 2 1 Parts List 2 2 2 Probe Thermometer Sensor Set Up 2 3 Remote Sensor Installation 4 3 1 Refrigerator Freezer Mounting 5 3 2 Wall Mounting 6 4 Glossary of Terms 7 5 Specifications 7 5 1 Wireless Specifications 7 5 2 Measurement Specifications 7 5 3 Power Consumption 7 6 Troubleshooting Guide 8 7 Liability Disclaimer 8 8 FCC Statement 9 9 Warranty Information 9 ...

Page 2: ...ing the WS 07 WS 08 WS 09 and WS 10 wireless weather station display consoles Other console models may be added later and will be listed on the FAQ website 2 Getting Started Note The power up sequence must be performed in the order shown in this section insert batteries in the remote transmitter s first Display Console second 2 1 Parts List QTY Item 1 Probe thermometer transmitter with probe FT007...

Page 3: ...he inside cover of the lid of the transmitter Figure 2 displays all four switches in the OFF position factory default setting Figure 2 3 Channel Number The sensor supports up to eight transmitters To set each channel number the default is Channel 1 change Dip Switches 1 2 and 3 as referenced in Table 1 4 Temperature Units of Measure To change the transmitter display units of measure F vs C change ...

Page 4: ...r 60 seconds thereafter Each time it flashes the sensor is transmitting data 7 Verify the correct channel number CH and temperature units of measure F vs C are on the display as shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 1 temperature 2 temperature units F vs C 3 channel number 8 Close the battery door Make sure the gasket around the battery compartment is properly seated in its trace prior to closing the door Ti...

Page 5: ...talling the sensor to the outside of the refrigerator freezer If the refrigerator freezer is a metal box the wireless signal cannot escape and the sensors must be placed on the outside Figure 4 To attach the suction cup to the remote sensor reference Figure 5 1 Locate the mounting hole on the back of the unit 2 Press the suction cup into the mounting hole 3 While applying pressure with your thumb ...

Page 6: ...face is smooth and clean so that suction cups will not fall off It is recommended to wet the surface of the suction cup first to improve the seal 3 2 Wall Mounting The remote sensor can be mounted to a wall or horizontal surface to measure any temperature medium including air water and soil Use a screw or nail not included to affix the remote sensor to the wall as shown in Figure 6 Note If measuri...

Page 7: ...eet 100 feet under most conditions Frequency 433 MHz Update Rate 60 seconds 5 2 Measurement Specifications The following table provides specifications for the measured parameters Measurement Range Accuracy Resolution Channel 1 8 Temperature 40 to 140 F 1 F 0 1 F 5 3 Power Consumption 2 x AAA 1 5V Alkaline or Lithium batteries not included Battery life Minimum 12 months for base station with one se...

Page 8: ...an RF shield or earth barrier down a hill Move the display console around electrical noise generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers LCD display fading or unreadable Replace batteries in the thermometer Extreme heat or cold will cause the display to fade but does not affect the wireless functionality Bring into house to restore display 7 Liability Discla...

Page 9: ...to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected C...

Page 10: ...f nature such as lightning strikes or floods This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances ...

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