OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Wireless Temperature Station PTD 300 US
These operating instructions belong with this product. They contain important information for putting it into service and operating it. This should be noted also when this product is passed on to a third party. Therefore look after these operating instructions for future reference! In this manual mentioned sensors are not included in delivery. For the installation, addressing and commissioning of this sensors, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with the unit. Table of Contents: 1. 1.1.
9.3. 9.4. 9.5. 9.6. 9.7. Displaying MIN/MAX values.......................................................14 Selecting temperature metered value (Temp./Dewpoint)...........15 Frost warning..............................................................................15 Activating the temperature alarm...............................................16 Switch off audio warning during alarm.......................................16 10. 10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 10.4. Configuration.......................................
1. Introduction Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. The product has been EMC-tested and thus meets the requirements of the valid national guidelines. See also FCC-Information. In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, you, as the user, have to observe this operating manual. Prior to using the product for the first time, please read the entire operating manual and observe all operating and safety instructions.
The information of the base station serve only the purpose of orientation. The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for incorrect displays, measuring values or any consequences which may result from these. The product is intended for private use. It is not suited for medical purposes or public information. The components of this product are not toys. Install all components in such a way that children have no access to them. The product is battery-operated.
4. Features and functions 4.1. Displaying the indoor temperature and air humidity • • • • • • Temperature display in °F, °C Can be switched to display internal dew point Storage of minimum/maximum temperature since last reset Storage of minimum/maximum air humidity since last reset Comfort zone indicator Temperature tendency 4.2.
5. Safety instructions Damage caused by non-observance of this operating manual can lead to forfeiture of the warranty! We shall not assume any liability for subsequent damage! We shall not assume any liability for damage to items or persons caused by improper handling or non-observance of the safety instructions! In such cases, any guarantee claims shall become null and void.
6. Battery and environment instructions • Batteries do not belong in the hands of children. • Observe the right polarity when inserting the batteries/rechargeable batteries. • Do not leave batteries lying around. Pets or small children may swallow them. If they are swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. • Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries may lead to injury to the skin. For this reason, use suitable protective gloves when changing them.
7.1. Commissioning the base station • Open the battery compartment on the back of the base station. • Insert three batteries (AA cells) with the correct polarity into the battery compartment. Use preferably alkaline batteries.. F It is possible to use rechargeable batteries but these reduce the operational life due to their lower voltage / capacity. • Close battery compartment. • After you have inserted the batteries, all segments of the LCD are displayed briefly, followed by a version number.
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Description of the used symbols Frost warning The temperature at the location of the displayed sensor is below 39.2˚F / +4˚C Unit Alternatively display in ˚F or ˚C Water symbol Appears only by receiving the outdoor sensors with the address 1...
9. Operation After Installation accordingly chapter 7 the base station is ready for operation with the essential functions. You can operate it accordingly the following operation instructions. If you want to use the extended functions, please configure the unit like described in chapter 10. 9.1.
- To choose another sensor, press the key ”SENSOR” long till the display in the display panel B disappears and at right the symbol for the sensor address is blinking. - Now press the key ”SENSOR” frequently short, till the required sensor address and in display panel A the data of this sensor is displayed. - If you don´t press any key for 10 seconds or shortly press the key ”MIN/MAX” or ”SELECT”, the device goes back to normal mode.
9.3. Displaying MIN/MAX values For the measurement values of the indoor/outdoor temperature and indoor/outdoor humidity, the minimum and maximum figures reached since the last clearance (reset) of data are stored. Accessoy you can call the MIN/MAX values of the sensor, which is assigned to display panel A, within MIN/MAX values of the last day (24 hours, ”Day”), the last week (7 days, ”Week”) and the last month (30 days, ”Month”).
F • While retrieving the MIN-/MAX values for display panel A, also the display panel B respectively changes between MIN- and MAX value, but only the MIN-/MAX values since last clearance (reset) are displayed! • After choosing a storage display (MIN-/MAX value), you can successive call the particular extreme value of all sensors into display panel B by pressing the key ”SENSOR” frequently short. • The device goes back to the display of current value after ”MAX value last month” in display panel A.
Frost warning is turned off after the temperature exceeds the value of 41°F. If required, you can add the frost warning with an audible warning (how to activate, see chapter 10.3). F • The alarm value of 39.2˚F is fixed and not adjustable. • The frost warning is only active for the displayed sensors (in display panel A and B), that means, if the temperature of not displayed sensors fall below 39.2˚F, no alarm will be activated. 9.6.
10. Configuration 10.1. Selecting temperature unit The temperature unit can be switched between displaying in ˚F or ˚C. SELECT °F/˚C switching - Press the key ”SELECT” for approx. > 3 seconds 3 seconds. In both display panels the unit changes from ˚F to ˚C and vice versa. 10.2. Setting the temperature alarm values (limits) For any sensor you can set-up a high and/or low temperature limit. If the limit is exceeded, a temperature alarm is activated.
SENSOR + MIN MAX > 3 seconds Adjust low temperature alarm limit - Press the keys ”SENSOR” and ”MIN MAX” together for approx. 3 seconds. - Now the low limit of the sensor, which was assigned to the display panel A, and the symbol ”LO” appears. resp. - If you want to adjust the low limit of one of the other sensors, press the key ”SENSOR” frequently short, till the required sensor address appears in display panel B.
F In factory setting are no limits preset, this is marked with ”– – .–”. SELECT Set value - Adjust the required value for the high limit by pressing the key ”SELECT” frequently (shortly or continued). SENSOR Back to normal mode - Go back to the normal mode by pressing the key ”SENSOR” frequently short or, wait without any keystroke, till the device goes back to the normal mode. Disable temperature alarm Adjust the temperature limit of the particular sensor to ”– –.–” (follows after ”+175.8˚F”).
10.3. Enable/Disable the audio warning The integrated buzzer generates an audio warning, if the audio warning option is enabled and a frost warning or a temperature alarm is triggered. If alarm is triggered first time, the audio warning sounds for 30 seconds, thereafter in the rhythm of 30 Seconds for respectively approx. 3 seconds. The audio warning will be enabled/disabled together for all sensors.
10.4. Setting the comfort temperature range of display panel A The display panel A is usually intended for displaying the values of the pool sensor S300PT-US. You can set an individual temperature range, which shall feel as comfortable. The comfort symbol in display panel A shows, that the temperature is within the required range. The comfort range is defined by the adjustable high and low limits of temperature.
MIN MAX Change to HI SELECT Set value SENSOR Back to normal mode - Thereafter press the key ”MIN MAX” shortly. The status indicator changes to ”HI”. - Adjust the required value for the high limit by pressing the key ”SELECT” frequently (short or continuing). - Go back to the normal mode by pressing the key ”SENSOR” frequently short or, wait without any keystroke, till the device goes back to the normal mode.
11. Other functions and settings 11.1. Commissioning of new sensors You can add new sensors into the system at anytime. Consider the maximum number of 9 radio sensors (incl. combined sensor) and avoid double addressing. • The automatic apply of new sensors is carried out two times a day (at intervals of 12 hours) during a regular transmitter search. • You can also assimilate new sensors by commissioning the base station once again.
11.4. Frost warning This function warns, if the temperature of the sensor, which is displayed in the particular display panel, is below 39.2˚F/+4˚C (see more in chapter 9.5). In the particular display panel the frost warning symbol (see above) appears. 12. Changing battery F Depending on which batteries or rechargeable batteries you use, the replacement interval can be very different.
13. Trouble shooting Observe the safety instructions contained in these operating instructions! Problem Remedy No reception • The distance between the base station and outdoor sensors is too great. Alter the position of the outdoor sensors. • Objects or shielding materials are obstructing the radio reception. Alter the position of the outdoor sensors and the base station. • The batteries of the outdoor sensors are too weak or flat. Insert new batteries into the sensors as an attempt.
Problem Remedy Problems with the • When inserting the batteries into the outdoor sensors and the base station (observe this order Synchronisation exactly), these devices are in synchronization mode. A data telegram is transmitted here every 4 seconds which accelerates the recognition and registration of the outdoor sensors at the base station. To enforce new synchronization, remove the batteries from the base station and outdoor sensors.
14. Range The transmission range of the radio signals to the base station is 300 ft. under optimum conditions. This is often described as the “free field range”. F This ideal arrangement (e.g. base station and outdoor sensor on a smooth, level field without trees, houses etc.) is, however, never found in practice. Normally, the base station is set up in the house, the combination in the garden and further outdoor sensors, for example in ancillary buildings or garage.
15.Maintenance and cleaning 15.1. General Check the technical safety of the product regularly, e.g. damage to the housing.
16. Handling Observe all the safety precautions in these operating instructions! 16.1. General The product may not be opened or taken apart (except for the work described in these operating instructions, e.g. change of battery). There are no parts to be maintained by the user in the inside of the product. The product will be damaged even if dropped from a low height. 16.2.
17. Terminology 17.1. Comfort indicator (only display panel B) The symbol of the comfort indicator (the three different “smiles“ J K L ) reflect the room climate whereby the weather station works according to the following table: Temperature air humidity (%) 20 30 35 40 < 64,4°F L L L L 64.4-67.9°F L L L K 68.0-71.5°F L L L K 71.6-75.1°F L L K J 75.2-78.7°F L K J J 78.8-82.3°F L K K K over 82.
18. Disposal 18.1. General Dispose of the unusable product according to valid legal regulations 19. Specifications Temperature range indoors:................... 32°F to 140°F (0°C to +59.9°C) Resolution:..................................................................................... 0.1 °F Accuracy: ..................................................................................... ±1.4 °F Measurement range rel. humidity indoor:...............................0 % - 99 % Resolution: ..................
20. FCC information FCC ID: RNT-PTD300US Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by eQ-3 Limited may void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
