Weather Shop ACCUR8 YD8230A-4UK Weather Forecast Station User Manual

Weather Shop ACCUR8 YD8230A-4UK Weather Forecast Station

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this ACCUR8 product. This user manual is to be considered a component of the device. Read carefully before using the device. Keep in a safe place for future reference. When the device is sold or given to someone else, the user manual must be provided to the new owner/user of the product.
As part of our ongoing policy to improve the design and specification of our products, we reserve the right to change any detail given without prior notice. Tempcon Instrumentation Ltd shall not be responsible for any liability of any nature which may result from the use of any information provided in technical literature.
Errors and technical changes excepted.
© 2022 Tempcon Instrumentation Ltd. All rights reserved.

General Safety Instructions

Risk of electric shock
Only use the device as described in the manual; otherwise, you run the risk of an electric shock.

• Children must only use the device under adult supervision.
• Before starting up the device, check the device for signs of damage.
• Never use a damaged device or a device with damaged live parts. Damaged parts must be replaced by an authorised service company.
• Only use the display console in completely dry environment and do not touch it with wet or moist parts of your body.

Risk of suffocation/choking
Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. The following safety information must be observed at all times.

• Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands etc.) away from children. They can cause suffocation.
• This product contains small parts that could be swallowed by children. There is a risk of choking.

Risk of damage to property
Improper handling can result in damage to the device and/or to the accessories. Always observe the following safety information when using the device:

• Never disassemble the device. In the event of a fault, please contact your retailer.
• Do not expose this device to high temperatures and protect it from water and high humidity.
• Do not immerse the unit in water.
• Protect the device from severe shocks or excessive vibrations.
• For this device, only use accessories and spare parts that comply with the technical information.
• Use only the recommended batteries. Always replace weak or empty batteries with a new, complete set of batteries at full capacity. Do not use batteries from different brands or with different capacities. Remove the batteries from the unit if it has not been used for a long time.
• Rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

Risk of voltage damage
The manufacturer is not liable for voltage damage due to improperly inserted batteries.

Functions

1. Calendar
2. Radio-controlled time from the DCF signal in Germany (for many UK locations; the time needs to be set manually)
3. Indoor temperature/humidity and temperature trend
4. Wireless outdoor temperature/humidity and outdoor temperature trend
5. °C/°F selectable
6. Alarm with snooze function
7. Weather forecast indicated by six icons: Sunny, Partly sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Stormy, Snowy
8. Low battery indicator for outdoor sensor and station
9. Colour display
10. High/Low daily records
11. Sensor signal strength
12. Sunrise and sunset time display
13. Moon phase
14. Eight languages for Day of Week display (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Russia, English)

Controls

1. SNZ/LIGHT button
2. MODE button
3. ALARM button
4. UP button
5. DOWN button

Initial Setup

1. Remove battery cover and insert three AAA batteries (batteries not included). Once the batteries are inserted, you have 3 minutes to complete steps 2 and
2. Don’t worry if you run out of time. It’s easy to start over!
3. Remove back cover of the remote transmitter.
4. Install two AAA batteries into transmitter.
5. Once the batteries are inserted into the remote transmitter, the red light will turn on. Once the red light disappears, the temperature reading of that transmitter will be displayed on the screen.

Radio-controlled Time Setting
Important notes:

• It can help to place the display console near an open window when carrying out the above.
• When searching for the radio-controlled time signal, the display screen will be dimmed.

In Normal mode, press MODE button to start or stop receiving the radio- controlled time signal. When successfully receiving the DCF RCC signal, set the time zone for the UK:

1. Press and hold the MODE button for approximately three seconds to enter the Time Setting mode. Digits to be set will flash.
2. Press the DOWN button once to set the time zone to “-1”.
3. Exit the setting mode and the correct UK time will be shown.

Manual Time Setting

1. Press and hold the MODE button for approximately three seconds to enter time setting mode.
2. Digits to be set are flashing.
3. Press UP or DOWN button to change the value.
4. Press the MODE button to confirm and continue to the next setting.
5. Finally press the MODE button to save the settings and exit the setting mode.
   Settings order: Time zone > 24hr/12hr > Hours > Minutes > Year > Month > Day > °C/°F > Barometric unit > Language for week display > Country > City.

Alarm Time Setting

1. In Normal mode, press the ALARM button once to enter the Alarm mode.
2. In Alarm mode, press ALARM button again to turn on or turn off the Alarm.
3. In Alarm mode, press and hold the ALARM button for approximately three seconds to enter the Alarm time setting mode. Digits to be set are flashing. Press UP or DOWN button to change the value. Press MODE button to confirm and continue to the next setting. Settings order: Hour > Minute.
   In Alarm mode, Press the MODE button to return to Normal mode.

MAX/MIN Temperature and Humidity

1. In normal mode, Press the UP button to check the Max and Min temperature and humidity records.
2. In Max/Min temperature and humidity mode, press and hold the UP button for approximately three seconds to clear the record.

Replacing Transmitter Batteries / Receive New Readings
If you have replaced the batteries on a remote transmitter, or would like to receive updated readings, press and hold the DOWN button for approximately three seconds. After three seconds, you will see “—“. Regaining new readings can take up to three minutes.

SNZ/LIGHT

1. Press the SNZ/LIGHT button once to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
2. When the alarm rings, press the SNZ/LIGHT button to enter the snooze function.

Weather Forecast
The unit predicts weather conditions for the next 12 – 24 hours, based on atmospheric pressure change and is about 70-75% correct.

Day of Week Display

Abbreviations of Country and City
Note: The abbreviation used for London is ‘YXU’

Indoor Temperature

1. Operating temperature range 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
2. Accuracy ± 1 degrees Celsius 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Indoor Humidity

1. Operating humidity range 1% RH to 99%RH
2. Accuracy +/- 5% RH (@25°C, 30%RH to 80%RH)
3. Accuracy +/- 8% RH (@25°C, 20%RH to 29%RH and 80%RH to 95%RH)
4. Accuracy +/-12% RH (@25°C, 1%RH to 19%RH and 96%RH to 99%RH)

Outdoor Temperature

1. Operating temperature range -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
2. Accuracy ± 1 Degrees Celsius from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
3. Accuracy ± 2 Degrees Celsius from -30°C to 0°C (-22°F to 32°F) and 50°C to 60°C (122°F to 140°F)

Outdoor Humidity

1. Operating humidity range 1% RH to 99%RH
2. Accuracy +/- 5% RH (@25°C, 20%RH to 90%RH)
3. Accuracy +/- 8% RH (@25°C, 20%RH to 30%RH and 80%RH to 95%RH)
4. Accuracy +/-12% RH (@25°C, 1%RH to 19%RH and 96%RH to 99%RH)

Service

Please contact us for any questions regarding the product or claims, preferably by email.
ACCUR8
Ford Lane Business Park
Ford
West Sussex
BN18 0UZ
UK
Email: info@accur8tech.com
Phone: +44 (0)1243 558 280
www.accur8tech.com
ACCUR8 is a registered trademark of Tempcon Instrumentation Ltd

EC Declaration of Conformity

Tempcon Instrumentation Ltd has issued a declaration of conformity in accordance with applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available on request from the address above.

UKCA Declaration of Conformity

Tempcon Instrumentation Ltd has issued a declaration of conformity in accordance with applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available on request from the address above.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such as paper or cardboard. Contact your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal.
Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household rubbish! Used electronic devices must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Do not dispose of batteries and rechargeable batteries with the household waste. After they are used, the batteries can be returned to our point of sale or to a nearby location (for example, retailers or municipal collecting points).
Batteries and rechargeable batteries are marked with a symbol of a crossed-out dustbin and the chemical symbol of the pollutant. “Cd” stands for Cadmium, “Hg” stands for mercury and “Pb” stands for lead.
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References

• ACCUR8 Weather Station and Instrument brand page | Weather Shop UK
• ACCUR8 Weather Station and Instrument brand page | Weather Shop UK

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