PEREL WC220 Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Weather Station User Manual

PEREL WC220 Wireless Indoor and Outdoor Weather Station

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Introduction

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal  of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Donot dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules. If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities. Thank you for choosing Perel! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

Safety Instructions

Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before using this appliance.
Indoor use only.

• This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• This product is exclusively intended for the field of application described in this manual. This product should only be used as described within these instructions.
• Do not expose the appliance to extreme temperatures, vibration or shock.
• The outdoor transmitter is not watertight. Choose a dry and shady installation spot for the transmitter.

General Guidelines

• Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

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Installation

Powering the Weather Station
The weather station requires one CR2032 battery as back-up power in case of power interruption. Open the battery compartment of the weather station. Insert the battery observing the correct polarity and re-insert the battery door. Make sure to remove the plastic strip before use. Connect the weather station to the mains using the included power adapter or an exact equivalent.
Installing the Outdoor Transmitter
Open the battery compartment of the transmitter and make sure the channel selector is set at position 1. Insert two AAA batteries observing the correct polarity and re-insert the battery door. Hold the transmitter close to the weather station. The weather station will receive data from the transmitter within a few seconds. Insert the holder to the bottom of the transmitter for desktop use, or insert it to the back for wall-mount use.

Now, install the transmitter in a dry and shady spot, away from direct sunlight or rain. Temperature readings will become stable and more accurate after around 30 minutes.

Setting the Antenna
Fully extend the FM antenna and vary the direction for optimum FM reception. Do not strip, alter or connect to other antennas.

Settings

Setting the Time, Date, Snooze, and Weather Icons
This weather station computes weather forecasts based on changes in air pressure. Using this set for the first time, it may take up to a few days of collecting information before receiving accurate forecasts. Manually setting the weather forecast can slightly accelerate this process.

1. Press and hold SET. The digits will flash. Set the time zone with or .
   • 00 = GMT + 1 Germany
   • 01 = GMT + 2 Finland
   • -01 = GMT UK
2. Press SET again. The hour digits will flash. Set the hour with or .
3. Press SET again. The minute digits will flash. Set the minutes with or .
4. Press SET again. The digits will flash. Set the 12 or 24h time mode with or .
5. Press SET again. The n5 digit will flash. Set the snooze duration with or from 5 (n5) to 60 (n60) minutes.
6. Press SET again. The weather icon will flash. Set the weather icon with or .
7. Press SET again to confirm and to return to normal mode.

Setting the Alarm

1. Press and hold AL 1-2/ON-OFF. The A1 alarm hour will flash. Set the hour with or .

2. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF again. The alarm minutes will flash. Set the minutes with or .

3. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF again. The bu digit will flash. Select the alarm sound source with or .

   • bu = wake to buzzer
   • rd = wake to radio
     When in radio mode, press AL 1-2/ON-OFF again. Select the high or low radio volume with or .

4. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF again. The A2 alarm hour will flash. Set the hour with or . Repeat the steps above.

5. Press SET again to confirm and to return to normal mode.

Snoozing or Switching the Alarm On/Off

1. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF once to activate alarm A1.
2. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF once again to activate alarm A2.
3. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF once again to activate alarms A1 and A2.
4. Press AL 1-2/ON-OFF once again to deactivate alarms A1 and A2.

When the alarm is sounding, press the snooze button to silence the alarm. The alarm will buzz again after the previously set snooze duration. When the alarm is sounding, press RADIO/SLEEP to stop the alarm.

Display Brightness
In normal mode, press the snooze button to select the display brightness. Selecting sequence:

• high → low → off

FM Radio

1. Press RADIO/SLEEP to switch on the FM radio.
2. To adjust the volume, press VOL once and adjust the volume with or from low (L00) to high (L15).
3. Set the frequency with or .
4. Press and hold SET until I appear on the display and P01 flashes.
5. Press SET again to memorize the frequency. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to pre-set up to 10 frequencies. To access a pre-set station, press SET in radio mode until the desired frequency is selected.
6. Press the snooze button once to switch off the FM radio.

Sleep Timer

1. In radio mode, press and hold RADIO/SLEEP to enter sleep mode.
2. Select the sleep timer with RADIO/SLEEP. Selecting sequence:
   • 5 → 15 → 30 → 45 → 60 → 75 → 90 → OFF
3. In normal mode, press and hold RADIO/SLEEP to display the remaining sleep time. The radio will play for the selected sleep and switch off automatically.
4. Press the snooze button once to switch off the FM radio.

Troubleshooting

Change the batteries
No transmitter reception| Check the batteries on the transmitter
Remove the power supply of the weather station and transmitter, wait a few

minutes and reconnect power

Install the transmitter closer to the weather station
Check for any interference source
Incorrect display| Change the batteries

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning

• Before starting any cleaning or maintenance activities, unplug the appliance from its power source.
• Wipe all exterior surfaces of the appliance clean with a soft cloth dampened with a soap and water solution. Do not immerse or submerge any part of the appliance in water or any other liquid. Never use solvents or cleaning agents containing petroleum (petrol, kerosene, oil), paint thinner, turpentine, alcohol, or ammonia.

Maintenance

• This appliance does not need any maintenance. Do not open the exterior casing of the appliance. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Opening or visible attempts to open or repair the appliance may void any guarantee and/or cause damage to the product or personal injury.

Storage

• Store the appliance and its accessories in its original package in a clean and dry area.

Technical Specifications

temperature

• indoor range ………………………………………….. 0 °C to 50 °C
• outdoor range ……………………………………… -40 °C to 70 °C
• indoor accuracy …………………………………………….. +/- 2 °C
• outdoor accuracy …………………………………………… +/- 2 °C

humidity

• indoor range ………………………………………………………….. –
• outdoor range ………………………………………………………… –
• indoor accuracy ………………………………………………………. –
• outdoor accuracy …………………………………………………….. –

wind

• speed range …………………………………………………………… –
• speed accuracy ………………………………………………………. –
• air pressure range ………………………………………………………. –
• measuring interval ………………………………………………………. –
• transmission distance …………………………………………………… –

dimensions

• main unit …………………………………….. 19.6 x 10.7 x 40 mm
• sensor ……………………………………………… 32 x 97 x 18 mm

weight

• main unit …………………………………………………………209 g
• sensor ……………………………………………………………… 30 g

power supply main unit

• power adapter (incl.) ………………………………… 5 VDC, 1.2 A
• battery (incl.) …………………………………………… 1 x CR2032
• power supply sensor
• battery (not incl.) …………………………………………. 2 x LR03

frequency

• weather station ……………………………………………..433 MHz
• FM radio ………………………………………………. 87.5-108 MHz
• DCF ………………………………………………………….. 77.5 kHz
• max. RF power transmission ……………………………. < 20 mW

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.hqpower.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
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Hereby, Velleman NV declares that the radio equipment type WC220 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. © COPYRIGHT NOTICE The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty
Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries. All our products fulfill strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organizations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make an appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).
General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.
• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacement article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

Not covered by warranty:

• all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity…), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;
• consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts… (unlimited list);
• flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…;
• flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions;
• damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);
• damage resulting from inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;
• all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.
• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman®  dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.
• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.
• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.
• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).

Made in PRC
Imported for PEREL by Velleman nv
Legen Heirweg 33, 9890 Gavere, Belgium
www.perel.eu

References

• Details – Own brands – Velleman – Wholesaler and developer of electronics
• Details – Own brands – Velleman – Wholesaler and developer of electronics

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