INTRODUCTION:
The Wireless Color Forecast Station features manual set time, weather forecast,
indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity as well as heat index and dew point, on a
stylish, colorful, and easy to read display.
THIS STATION LEARNS!
Please allow 3-4 weeks for barometer calibration to generate an accurate
forecast.
WIRELESS COLOR FORECAST STATION:
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP:
STEP 1:
(optional battery operation)
Remove battery cover from the Forecast Station: Slide tab to right and pull out to
remove the cover.
Insert 3 NEW AA batteries (not included)
into the back of the Forecast Station.
Observe the correct polarity (see marking
inside the battery compartment). Do NOT
mix old and new batteries.
The Forecast Station will light up and
show, indoor temperature, humidity and
channel 1.
STEP 2:
Insert the 5-volt a/c power adapter into
the designated area on the back of the
Forecast Station.
Plug the a/c power adapter into a wall
outlet for continuous backlight display (ON/OFF), and dimmer feature.
Note
: Backlight will illuminate for 8 seconds when using only battery power with a
press/release of the SNOOZE/LIGHT button.
STEP 3:
Keep the transmitter within 10 feet of the Forecast Station.
Remove battery cover from transmitter: Slide the battery
cover down and lift off the back.
Insert 2 NEW AA batteries (not included) into the
transmitter. Observe the correct polarity.
The CH switch is set to Channel 1 by default. Confirm
channel 1 is selected.
Within 3 minutes the Forecast Station will beep and then display readings in the
Outdoor temperature area on the LCD.
Note
: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures below - 20°F / -28.8°C).
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
If the Forecast Station does not display the outdoor temperature after 3 minutes,
remove the a/c power adapter and all batteries from both units and start the setup
process again.
If the outdoor temperature does not show up after a second attempt, please slide
open the battery cover of the outdoor transmitter to reveal the TX button push
down on the TX button for 3 seconds to send a wireless signal to the Forecast
Station.
Hold the CH button for 3-5 seconds so the Forecast Station will search for the
transmitter.
For optimal 433 MHz signal reception, the outdoor transmitter should be placed
within 200 feet (60 meters) from the indoor Forecast Station.
POSITIONING THE WIRELESS OUTDOOR TEMP/HUMIDITY TRANSMITTER
Once the Forecast Station displays the outdoor temperature, place it and the
transmitter in the desired locations and wait approximately 1-hour before
permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that there is proper reception. The
transmitter should be mounted vertically, in a shaded, protected area, at least 6 feet
from the ground to avoid damage and ensure accurate readings. The transmitter is
water resistant, not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will become
submerged in water or subject to standing water or snow.
WALL MOUNT
Choose a shaded location (under an overhang) for the transmitter
that is within the confirmed wireless reception range of the
Forecast Station for accuracy.
Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall leaving
approximately ½ of an inch (12.7mm) extended.
Place the hanging hole (on the back of the transmitter) onto the
mounting screw and gently slide the transmitter down onto the
mounting screw to secure it into place.
IMPORTANT:
For true temperature and humidity readings, mount the transmitter
out of direct sunlight on a North-facing wall or in any other well shaded area like
under an eave or deck rail. The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200-
feet (60 meters). Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large
metal objects can reduce the range. Place the transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to
improve signal transmission.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS:
Button
Press and Release Functions
Hold 3-5 seconds
SET
Move through program menu
Confirm setting.
Enter program menu,
set time, date, etc.
ALARM
View Alarm
Activate/Deactivate Alarm
Alarm set
+(PLUS)
1 step forward (setup)
Fast advance (setup)
-/
°
C/
°
F
Select temperature in °C/°F
1 step backward (setup)
Fast backward (set)
MIN/MAX
1-time MAX values
2-times MIN values
Resets all MIN / MAX
values
HEAT/DEW
1-time Heat Index
2-times Dew Point
CH
Switch channels
(multiple transmitters)
Search for remote
transmitter
LIGHT HI/LO
HOLD ON/OFF
Dim backlight for night time.
Turn continuous
backlight ON or OFF
(a/c adapter)
LIGHT/SNOOZE
(top)
Activates backlight when using
only batteries.
Trigger snooze alarm
PROGRAM MENU:
The SET button will move through the program menu. To
change a value use the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F buttons.
12/24 HOUR TIME
: Hold the SET button for 3-5 seconds. 12H will flash. Press
and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to select 24H. Confirm with the SET
button and move to the next item.
HOUR
: The hour will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct hour. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
MINUTES
: The minutes will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F
button to select the correct minutes. Confirm with the SET button and move to the
next item.
YEAR
: The year will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct year. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
MONTH
: The month will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct month. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
DATE
: The date will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct date. Confirm with the SET button and exit the program menu
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS:
Press and release the -/°C/°F button once to switch from
Fahrenheit to Celsius.
AUTO (channel scroll)
- AUTO will appear in the outdoor temperature/humidity
area when multiple transmitters are received and the Forecast Station is set to scroll
through the channels automatically.
Press and release the CH button repeatedly until AUTO is displayed. The
Forecast Station will rotate through all available channels.
Press and release the CH button once to display only one channel continually.
The Forecast Station can receive up to 3 outdoor transmitters. Extra TX14TH
transmitters may be found online or at your retailer to monitor remote temperature
and humidity of up to 3 locations within a 200 Ft wireless range of the display.
Note:
When only one transmitter is connected, you cannot see other channels.
BACKLIGHT:
A/C adapter:
The backlight is on continuously when operating the Forecast Station
with the 5-volt a/c adapter.
HIGH:
The backlight is defaulted to HI when the Adapter is in use.
LO:
Press and release the LIGHT HI/LO button to dim the backlight. Press and
release again to return to full strength.
Note:
When the Adapter is NOT in use, the High/Lo light feature is not available.
OFF:
Hold the HOLD ON/OFF button for 5 seconds, until the station beeps, to
turn the backlight off, to sleep.
ON:
Hold the HOLD ON/OFF button again until the station beeps, to turn the
backlight on.
Note:
When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the backlight for 8
seconds.
Battery power:
Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button and the backlight
will show for 8 seconds, when operating on batteries only.
ALARM SET:
ALARM HOUR
: Press and hold ALARM button to enter alarm time setting mode.
The Alarm Hour will flash. Use the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to set the Hour.
Press and release the ALARM button.
ALARM MINUTE
: The Alarm Minutes will flash. Use the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F
button to set the Minutes. Press and release the ALARM button to exit.
ALARM ACTIVATION:
Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time.
Press and release the ALARM button repeatedly to activate or deactivate the
Alarm. The
alarm icon appears when alarm is activated.
SNOOZE:
When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to trigger snooze alarm for 9
minutes. The snooze icon
Zz
will flash when the snooze feature is active.
To stop alarm for one day, press AL button, while in snooze mode. The alarm icon
will remain solid.
Note
: When the alarm sounds, it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off
completely.
MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY DATA:
The Forecast Station shows daily
minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight (12:00 AM).
The station automatically resets the min/max temperatures at midnight (12:00 AM).
View MAX data:
Press and release the MIN/MAX button once to view maximum
temperature and humidity values for indoor and outdoor data.
View MIN data:
Press and release the MIN/MAX button twice to view minimum
temperature and humidity values for indoor or outdoor data.
Reset MIN/MAX data
: Hold the MIN/MAX button for 5 seconds to reset all
min/max values.
Wireless Color Forecast Station
Model: 308A-146 | Quick Setup Guide
TIME
DATE
WEEKDAY
INDOOR
Readings
FORECAST
ICONS:
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Stormy
OUTDOOR
Readings
LIGHT/SNOOZE
