TE278W-M Wireless Indoor/ Outdoor Thermometer with Atomic Clock
INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Meade Instruments Wireless Indoor/ Outdoor Thermometer with Atomic Clock. This device combines precise time keeping, monitoring and displaying of current temperature data from up to three remote locations. Meade Instruments is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes for professional and amateur astronomers – famous for its innovative, high performance telescopes at affordable prices.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES • Time automatically sets to the US Atomic Clock • 12 or 24 hours time format • Dual crescendo time alarm with snooze • Day of the week displayed in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian • Wireless reception of the temperature from the remote sensor to the main unit from up to 160 feet (50 meters) away • Multi-channel capability to monitor temperature in up to 3 remote locations • Minimum and maximum memory for indoor and remote temperature • Programmable Ice Warni
D. MODE button • Toggles between time modes - time with seconds and time with the day of the week • Activates clock’s manual programming mode E. DOWN ( ? ) button • Decreases the parameters • Activates manual remote channels search • Disables time alarms (W) and (S) and Ice Warning Alarm F. ALARM button • Allows toggling between the calendar display and three time alarm modes • Allows programming available alarms G.
A. LED INDICATOR • Flashes once when the remote sensor transmits a reading to the main unit. • Flashes twice when battery power is low. B. BATTERY COMPARTMENT • Requires two AA-size batteries C. RESET • Resets all previous settings D. CHANNEL SWITCH • Selects the desired channel -1, 2 or 3 E. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING • Keeps the remote sensor on the wall BEFORE YOU BEGIN • We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote sensor and the main unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOTE SENSOR NOTE: Install the batteries and select the channel before mounting the remote sensor. • Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver (not included). • Set the channel 1 through 3. The switch is located in the battery compartment. Channel 1 is typically selected if only one remote sensor is being used. • Install two (2) AA size batteries (not included) matching polarity as shown in the battery compartment.
GETTING STARTED After batteries are installed; remote sensor will transmit temperature data at 45 second intervals. The main unit may take up to two minutes to receive the initial readings. Upon successful reception, remote temperature will appear on the top line of the main unit’s display (the default remote channel is channel one). The main unit will automatically update readings at 45-second intervals.
If there is no reception, please perform the following steps: • Bring the main unit and remote sensor close together. • Remove four (4) small screws from the back of the remote sensor with small Phillips screwdriver, and open the battery compartment. • Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and reinstall them in the same manner. Remote sensor LED indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal. • Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner.
TIME AND CALENDAR DISPLAY MODES The unit displays current time in two display modes, in “hour-minutes-seconds” format and in “hour-minutes-day” format. The calendar is displayed in month-date format. MANUAL SETTINGS It is necessary to set the desired US TIME ZONE.
SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM (PRE-AL) If Weekday (W) or Single day (S) alarm is set, the Ice Warning Alarm (Pre-AL) can be programmed. • Press ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode. The abbreviation OFF with a PRE-AL next to it will be displayed. • Press and hold ALARM button for two seconds. The number 30 will flash, meaning that if selected, the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the Weekday or Single alarm.
SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit Indoor Temperature Operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5°C to +50°C) Temperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.
FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Battery Safety Instructions • Always purchase the correct size (2 x 1.5V AA, 15A/15AC/15LF ANSI, LR6/FR6 IEC), (2 x 1.5V AAA, 24A/24AC/24LF ANSI, FR03/LR03 IEC) 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. • Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
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