TFA 35.1160.01 Rain Pro Digital Wireless Weather Station Instruction Manual

TFA 35.1160.01 Rain Pro Digital Wireless Weather Station

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Range of application and all the benefits of your new instrument at a glance

• With two remote transmitters for wireless transmission of rainfall data and outdoor temperature/humidity (433 MHz, range of up to 100 m in open field) Indoor temperature and humidity

• Weather forecast with symbols and atmospheric pressure trend Radio-controlled clock with entire date and weekday (8 languages)

• Today’s rainfall with graphical presentation

• Rainfall amount of the last hour, the last 24 hours, 7 days, the current month and year as well as the total amount of rainfall
  Monthly rainfall history of the last 12 months Rainfall alert (24 hours)

• Trend arrows, maximum and minimum values with time and date of recording and adjustable alert limits for temperature and humidity

• Optional: Expandable up to 3 temperature-humidity-transmitters (sold separately)

Safety notices

WARNING

• Keep the devices and the batteries out of reach of children. Small parts can be swallowed by children (under three years old).
• Batteries contain harmful acids and may be hazardous if swallowed. If a battery is swallowed, this can lead to serious internal burns and death within two hours. If you suspect a battery could have been swallowed or otherwise caught in the body, seek medical help immediately.
• Batteries must not be thrown into a fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion!
• Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage caused by leaking. Make sure the polarities are correct. Never use a combination of old and new batteries together, nor batteries of different types. Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for an extended period of time. Wear chemical-resistant protective gloves and safety glasses when handling leaking batteries.

CAUTION

• Unauthorized repairs, alterations or changes to the devices are prohibited.
• Do not expose the devices to extreme temperatures, vibrations or shocks. Clean the devices with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. The base station is only suitable for indoor use. Protect it from moisture!

Elements

Wireless weather station (base station) Display (Fig.1)

FORECAST display (Fig.1-A)

• Fig.1-A1 Weather symbols
• Fig.2-A2 Trend indicator

TIME & DATE display (Fig.1-B)

• Fig.1-B1 Time
• Fig.1-B2 DCF symbol
• Fig.1-B3 Battery symbol base station
• Fig.1-B4 Weekday and date

RAIN display (Fig.1-D)

• Fig.1-D1 Reception symbol rain sensor
• Fig.1-D2 Rainfall interval and alert symbol
• Fig.1-D3 Rainfall amount of the last hour, the last 24 hours, 7 days, current month year and the total amount of rainfall, history of the last 12 individual months
• Fig.1-D4 Battery symbol rain sensor
• Fig.1-D5 Today rainfall amount
• Fig.1-D6 Today rainfall graph
• Fig.1-D7 Animated rain symbol (when it is raining)

INDOOR display (Fig.1-E)

• Fig.1-E1 Indoor humidity
• Fig.1-E2 Indoor temperature
• Fig.1-E3 Trend arrows
• Fig.1-E4 Alert symbol HI/LO

OUTDOOR display (Fig.1-C)

• Fig.1-C1 Symbol for alternating

channels
Fig.1-C2 Channel number
Fig.1-C3 Reception symbol
temperature-humidity sensor
Fig.1-C4 Battery symbol

temperature-humidity sensor

• Fig.1-C5 Alert symbol HI/LO
• Fig.1-C6 Outdoor humidity
• Fig.1-C7 Trend arrows
• Fig.1-C8 Outdoor temperature

Buttons (Fig.2) Housing (Fig.2)

• Fig.2-A ALERTS button
• Fig.2-B TEMP button
• Fig.2-C RAIN button
• Fig.2-D + button
• Fig.2-E – button
• Fig.2-F SET button

Fig.2-G CHANNEL button

• Fig.2-H Wall mounting holes
• Fig.2-J Stand (fold out)
• Fig.2-K Battery compartment

Temperature-humidity sensor (Fig.3)

Display

• Fig.3-A Channel 1,2,3
• Fig.3-B Transmission signal
• Fig.3-C Temperature
• Fig.3-D Humidity
• Fig.3-E Battery symbol

Buttons & housing

• Fig.3-F TX button
• Fig.3-G 1 2 3 switch for channel selection
• Fig.3-H Battery compartment
• Fig.3-J Support for wall mounting or table standing

Rain sensor (Fig.4)

Housing

• Fig.4-A Funnel
• Fig.4-B Locking tabs
• Fig.4-C Base
• Fig.4-D Battery compartment
• Fig.4-E Rocker
• Fig.4-F 4 screw holes for mounting

Getting started

Insert the batteries

• Place the base station and all transmitter on a table at a distance of about 1.5 meters from each other.
• Avoid being close to possible sources of interference such as electronic devices and radio equipment.

Temperature-humidity sensor

• Open the battery compartment of the temperature-humidity sensor (Fig.3-H) and insert two new AA 1.5 V batteries, polarity as illustrated. All LCD segments will be displayed for a short moment.
• The transmitter’s display shows the current temperature and humidity (Fig.3-C+D).
• The switch is set to channel 1 (Fig.3-G).
• Close the battery compartment

Rain sensor

• Open the two tabs on each side (Fig.4-B) of the rain sensor and lift the funnel portion(Fig.4-A) off the base (Fig.4-C).
• Open the battery compartment (Fig.4-D) and insert two new AA 1,5 V batteries. Make sure the polarities are correct (see marking on the cover).
• Close the battery compartment.
• Remove the transport lock of the rocker (Fig.4-E).
• Close the housing cover and lock it.

Base station

• Remove the protective film from the display.
• Insert three new batteries 1,5 V AA into the battery compartment (Fig.2-K) of the base station.

Make sure the polarities are correct.

• The device will alert you with a beep and all LCD segments will be displayed for a short moment.
• The indoor temperature and humidity (Fig.1-E1+E2) humidity appear on the display.

Outdoor values reception

• After the batteries are inserted, the outdoor values of the outdoor sensors will be transmitted to the base station.
•  The base station will scan the outdoor values of the transmitters. The reception symbols of the temperature-humidity sensor (Fig.1-C3) and the rain sensor (Fig.1-D1) are flashing.
• If reception is successful, beeps sound and the outdoor values are permanently displayed (Fig.1-C6+C8).
• The rainfall amount (initially 0.0 mm) (Fig.1-D5) is displayed. To simulate values, move the rocker (Fig.4-E) (transmission time rain sensor: 90 seconds).
• If the reception of the outdoor values fails within three minutes, “- -“ appears on the display. Check the batteries and try it again. Check if there is any source of interference.
• You can also start the outdoor transmitters search manually later (e.g. if the transmitter is lost or if the batteries are changed).
• Press and hold the CHANNEL button (Fig.2-G) for three seconds to search for the temperature-humidity sensor. Press the TX button (Fig.3-F) in the transmitter’s battery compartment (Fig.3-H).
• Press and hold the RAIN button (Fig.2-C) for three seconds to search for the rain sensor.
• A beep will sound. The reception symbol of the transmitter flashes and the base station will scan the outdoor values.

Reception of the DCF frequency signal

• After the reception of the outdoor values, the clock will now scan the DCF frequency signal and the DCF symbol (Fig.1-B2) flashes on the display.
• When the time code is successfully received after 3-10 minutes, the radio-controlled time and the DCF symbol will be shown steadily on the display.
• The DCF reception always takes place at 1:00 and 2:00 o’clock in the morning. If the reception was not successfully received, further attempts will be taken at 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00 o’clock.
• You can also activate the DCF reception manually. Press the SET button (Fig.2-F).

The DCF reception symbol flashes.

• There are 3 different reception symbols:
• flashing symbol: reception is active
• solid: reception is successful
• no symbol: no DCF reception
• If the clock cannot detect the DCF-signal (e.g. due to interference, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be set manually.
• The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock (see: “Manual settings”).

Note on radio-controlled time

• The time is transmitted from an atomic clock near Frankfurt am Main by a DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) frequency signal with a range of about 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled clock receives the signal, converts it and always shows the
  exact time. The adjustment of Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time is also automatic.

• During night-time, the atmospheric interference is usually less severe. A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation under 1 second. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window to improve reception.

Operation

• During the operation, all successful settings will be confirmed by a brief beep tone. Provided that in the setting
  mode the button tone is activated (BEEP ON).

• The device will automatically quit the setting mode if no button is pressed for 10 seconds.

• Press and hold the + or – button (Fig.2-D+E) in setting mode for fast mode.

Manual settings

• Press and hold the SET button (Fig.2-F) button for three seconds to enter the setting mode.
• Beep ON (default) flashes on the display. Press the + or – button (Fig.2-D+E) to deactivate (OFF) or activate again the button tone.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.
• The next adjustable value flashes on the display.
• Use the + or – button to make the desired setting.
• Confirm with the SET button and go to the next setting.
• The sequence is shown as follows:
• Button tone ON/OFF (default: BEEP ON)
• DCF reception ON/OFF (default: DCF ON)
• Time zone -12/+12 (default: 0H)
• Hour, minute (Fig.1-B1)
• Year, month, day (Fig.1-B4)
• Day-of-week language (default: GER) (Fig.1-B4)

DCF reception

• By default, the DCF reception is activated (DCF ON) and after successful reception of the DCF signal no manual
  time setting is necessary.

• Once the DCF time reception is deactivated (DCF OFF) the clock must be manually set.

• If the DCF reception is activated, the manually set time will be overwritten by the DCF time when the signal is received successfully.

Time zone setting

• In the setting mode you can make the time zone correction
• The time zone correction is needed for countries where the DCF signal can be received but the time zone is different from the DCF time (e.g. +1=one hour plus)

Day-of-week language setting

• In the setting mode you can choose the day-of-the-week language.
• Day-of-the-week language: German (GER), English (ENG), French (FRE), Italian (ITA), Dutch (DUT), Spanish (SPA),Swedish (SWE) and Czech (CZE).

Temperature and humidity

Trend arrows

• The trend arrows (Fig.1-C7+E3) arrows indicate whether the values for temperature and humidity of the last 15 minutes are increasing, steady or decreasing.
• Temperature/humidity are increasing
• Temperature/humidity are steady (change < 0.5°C/2%)
• Temperature/humidity are decreasing

Maximum and minimum values

• Press several times the TEMP button (Fig.2-B) in normal mode.
• You can now see the highest (HI) and lowest values (LO) (Fig.1-C5+E4) ) since the last reset with time and date of recording.
• The sequence is shown as follows: Indoor temperature (HI/LO), indoor humidity (HI/LO), outdoor temperature (HI/LO), outdoor humidity (HI/LO).
• If you have connected more than one temperature-humidity sensor, the highest and lowest values for additional channels appear.
• Press the TEMP button once more, to go back to the current values display.
• The device will automatically quit the HI/LO mode if no button is pressed.
• Press and hold the – button (Fig.-E) for 3 seconds while the maximum or minimum values are displayed to clear
  the recorded readings (display – -).

Forecast

Weather forecast symbols

• The weather station has five different weather symbols (sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, stormy) (Fig.1-A1).
• The weather forecast relates to a range of 12 to 24 hours and indicates only a general weather trend. For example,
  if the current weather is cloudy and the rain symbol is displayed, it does not mean the product is faulty because it
  is not raining. It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not
  necessarily rain.

Trend arrows

• The trend arrows on the display will show whether the atmospheric pressure of the last 3 hours is increasing, steady or decreasing.
  • Increase (+1-2 hPa): Weather improvement
  • Fast increase (>+2hPa): Significant weather improvement
  • Steady (+-1hPa): Stable weather conditions
  • Decrease (-1-2 hPa): Weather deterioration
  • Fast decrease (>-2hPa): Significant weather deterioration

Rain

Rainfall amount indication

• The rainfall amount of today (since 0:00h) (Fig.1-D5) is shown in mm and on a corresponding graph (Fig.1-D6). If the display range of the daily rainfall for the graph is exceeded (>30 mm), the symbol “>” appears above the 30mm indication.
• When it starts to rain the rain drop symbol (Fig.1-D7) begins to flash. If there is no precipitation for 30 minutes, the drops are no longer displayed. Press the RAIN button (Fig.2-C) in normal mode to switch between the rainfall displays for different time intervals: The last selected display is permanently active (default 24 HRS) (Fig.1-D3).
  • Rainfall amount of the last hour (1HR)
  • Rainfall amount of the last 24 hours (24HRS)
  • Rainfall amount of the last 7 days (7 DAYS)
  • Rainfall amount of the last month (MONTH). You can toggle through the past 11 months of rainfall history when you are in MONTH view by pressing the + button (Fig.2-D)
  • Rainfall amount of the last year (YEAR)
  • Indication of TOTAL rainfall amount since setting up or the last reset.
• NOTE : Hold the – button (Fig.2-E) for 3 seconds in the respective rainfall amount indication to clear the recorded readings. Every rainfall amount indication can be reset individually.

Alert settings

• Press and hold the ALERTS button (Fig.2-A) for three seconds to enter the alert setting mode.

• OFF is flashing and the first option “Lower limit (LO) of indoor temperature” is displayed. If you do not want to set this alert, press the ALERTS button again to move to the next alert.

• To activate (ON) or deactivate (OFF) the alert setting function, press the + or – button (Fig.2-D+E)
  while ON or OFF flashes.

• If you have activated the alert (ON), wait some seconds until the alert value flashes.

• Press + or – button to adjust the respective alert value.

• Confirm with the ALERTS button and go to the next setting.

• The sequence is shown as follows:

  • Lower (LO) and upper limit (HI) indoor temperature (0…50°C)
  • Lower (LO) and upper limit (HI) indoor humidity (10…99%RH)
  • Lower (LO) and upper limit (HI) outdoor temperature (-40…60°C)
  • Lower (LO) and upper limit (HI) outdoor humidity (10…99%RH)
  • If you have connected more than one temperature-humidity sensor, the alert setting for additional channels appears 24-hour rainfall (1…990mm)

• When activated, the corresponding alert symbols appear on the display ( | ).

Alarm event

• In the event of an alarm, the corresponding symbol ( | ) will be flashing and an alarm tone will sound 5 times per minute.
  Stop the alarm sound with any button.

• The alert symbol continues to flash until the measured value is within the alarm limits.

Mounting

Base station positioning

• With the foldable leg at the back (Fig.2-J), the base station can be placed onto any flat surface.
• The base station can be wall mounted at a chosen location by the mounting holes (Fig.2-H) found at the back of the unit.
• Make sure to avoid the vicinity of any source of interference such as computer screens, TV sets or solid metal objects.
• Within solid walls, especially ones with metal parts, the transmission range can be reduced considerably.
• Do not use the product in the vicinity of radiators, other sources of heat or in direct sunlight.

Installation of the transmitters

• Before the final installation, make sure that the measured values are transmitted from the transmitters at the desired installation site to the base station in the living area.
• Also make sure that the transmitters are easily accessible for cleaning and maintenance. The outdoor transmitters should be cleaned from time to time, since dirt and debris will affect the sensor’s accuracy.

Temperature-humidity sensor (Fig.3)

• When placed outdoors, choose a shady and dry place for the temperature-humidity sensor. Direct sunlight may trigger incorrect measurement and continuous humidity damages the electronic components needlessly.

Rain sensor (Fig.4)

• Place the rain sensor horizontally in an area where rain can fall directly into the container, ideally 60 to 90 cm above the ground on a small platform.
• You can tighten the rain sensor in the desired position with four screws (Fig.3-F).

Additional outdoor transmitters (optional) Cat.-No. 30.3249.02

• When having more than one temperature-humidity sensor, select a different channel for each one with the CH 1/2/3 switch (Fig.3-G) inside the transmitter’s battery compartment. Insert two new AA 1.5 V batteries, polarity as illustrated. Start the base station operation or the manual search for the outdoor transmitters.
• The outdoor values and the channel number will be shown on the base station display (Fig.1-C2). If you have installed more than one temperature-humidity sensor, press the CHANNEL button (Fig.2-G) on the base station to change between the channels 1 to 3.
• You can also choose an alternating channel display. Press CHANNEL button. After the last registered channel (1 to 3) a circle symbol (Fig.1-C1) will appear. To deactivate the function press the CHANNEL button again. After a successful installation close the outdoor transmitter’s battery compartments carefully.

Care and maintenance

• Clean the devices with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
• Check and clean the rain gauge periodically for optimum performance of the rainfall measurement. The funnel should be routinely cleaned and freed from leaves and dirt.
• Remove the batteries if you do not use the devices for a long period of time.

Battery replacement

• As soon as the corresponding battery symbols appear in the display, please change the batteries of the base station (Fig.1-B3) or transmitters (Fig.1-C4, Fig.1-D4, Fig.3-E).
• Please note: When the batteries are changed, the contact between the outdoor transmitters and the base station must be restored – so always restart all devices or start a manual transmitter search (see “Outdoor values reception”).

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Measuring range indoor

• Temperature: 0 °C… +50 °C
• Humidity: 10 %rH…99 %rH
• Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
• Humidity resolution: 1%
• Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C (0…+50°C)
• Humidity accuracy: ± 5% @ 25°C (30%…85% rH)

Measuring range outdoor

• Temperature: -40°C…+60°C
• Humidity: 10 %rH…99 %rH
• Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
• Humidity resolution: 1%
• Temperature accuracy: ± 1°C (0…+50°C)
• Humidity accuracy: ± 5% @ 25°C (30%…85% rH)
• Today rainfall amount: 0…199.9mm
• Rainfall history: 0…9999mm
• Range: up to 100 m (open field)
• Transmission frequency : 433 MHz
• Maximum radio-frequency power: < 10mW
• Batteries: Base station: 3 x 1,5 V AA
• Temperature-humidity sensor: 2 x 1,5 V AA
• Rain sensor: 2 x 1,5 V AA
• Batteries not included.
• Use alkaline batteries.

Base station

• Dimensions: 174 x 33 (84) x 162 mm
• Weight: 269 g (device only)

Waste disposal
This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of empty batteries and rechargeable batteries with ordinary household waste. As a consumer, you are required by law to take them to your retail store or to an appropriate collection site depending on national or local regulations in order to protect the environment. The symbols for the contained heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead
This product is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this product in ordinary household waste. As a consumer, you are required to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-compatible disposal.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are correct at the
time of going to print and may change without prior notice.
The latest technical data and information about this product can be found in our homepage by simply entering the
product number in the search box.

EU Declaration of conformity
Hereby, TFA Dostmann declares that the radio equipment type 35.1160 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The
full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.tfa-dostmann.de/service/downloads/ce
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TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co.KG
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97877 Wertheim
Germany
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Base station
Dimensions: 174 x 33 (84) x 162 mm
Weight: 269 g (device only)
Waste disposal
This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

Never dispose of empty batteries and rechargeable batteries with ordinary household waste. As a consumer, you are required by law to take them to your retail store or to an appropriate collection site depending on national or local regulations in order to protect the environment. The symbols for the contained heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb =lead

This product is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this product in ordinary household waste. As a consumer, you are required to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally compatible disposal.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are correct at the
time of going to print and may change without prior notice.
The latest technical data and information about this product can be found in our homepage by simply entering the product number in the search box.

References

• Testseite für dostmann.de
• ᐅ Messgeräte, die begeistern | TFA Dostmann
• EU-Konformitätserklärung | TFA Dostmann

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