TFA 358003 Pro Wi-Fi Wireless Weather Station Instruction Manual

TFA 358003 Pro Wi-Fi Wireless Weather Station

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MOdel: 358003 Pro

Thank you for choosing this product from TFA.

1. Before you use this product

Please make sure you read the instruction manual carefully. Following and respecting the instructions in your manual will prevent damage to your instrument and loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use. We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of non-following of these instructions. Likewise, we take no responsibility for any incorrect readings or for any consequences resulting from them. Please pay particular attention to the safety notices! Please keep this instruction manual safe for future reference!

2. Delivery contents

• Base station
• Power adaptor for base station
• Combined transmitter (30.3803.02)
• Rain gauge (30.3802.02)
• Fixing material
• Backup battery (1x CR 2032)
• Instruction manual

For your safety

This product is exclusively intended for the range of application described in point 3. It should only be used as described within these instructions. Unauthorized repairs, alterations or changes to the devices are prohibited.

Caution!

Risk of electrocution!

• Plug the base station only into a mains socket installed within your country’s electrical safety regulations and with a correct mains voltage (see nameplate).
• The mains socket must be located near the equipment and it must be easily accessible.
• Unplug the device immediately if any fault occurs.
• The base station and the power adapter must not come into contact with water or moisture. Suitable for indoor use only.
• Do not use the device if the housing or the power adapter are damaged.
• Operate the device out of reach of persons (including children) who cannot fully appreciate the potential risks of handling electrical equipment.
• Only use the supplied power adapter.
• Route the mains cable so it does not come into contact with sharp-edged or hot objects.

! Important information on product safety !

• Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, vibrations or shocks.
• The temperature-humidity transmitter is splashproof, but not watertight.
  When placed outdoors, choose a dry place for the transmitter.

Caution!

Risk of injury:

• 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.

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes when handling leaking batteries. In case of contact, immediately rinse the affected areas with water and consult a doctor!

WARNING!

Batteries containing lithium can explode!

Batteries and rechargeable batteries containing lithium (Li=lithium) present a high risk of fire and explosion due to heat or mechanical damage with potentially serious consequences for people and the environment. Pay particular attention to correct disposal.

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

glance:

• Wireless weather station with local, self-measured values (can also be used without Wi-Fi), with online connection in combination with numerous online weather data for the region and an extended use of local measured values via free VIEW app (iOS and Android)
• Permanently illuminated colour display with 4 brightness levels and adjustable dimming function
• Time and date, with online connection: automatic setting and updating
• Weekday written in full letters and menu in 4 languages (German, English, French and Spanish)
• Indoor temperature and humidity
• Wireless transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rainfall amount via transmitter (868 MHz, max. 100m)
• Wind speed with graphic display and history, with online connection the wind direction is also shown
• Display of “FEELS LIKE” temperature
• Dew point display can be accessed
• Display of the atmospheric pressure display or additional transmitters (see “EXTRA SENSOR”)
• Weather forecast with symbols for the next 12 hours (based on the change in atmospheric pressure values), with online connection as professional forecast with probability of rain, also available for the next 12 hours and next 7 days.
• Permanent display of daily maximum and minimum temperatures of the outdoor transmitter, with online connection as professional forecast for the region
• Max-min function for all temperature and humidity values can be accessed
• Alarm function for wind speed, rain amount, temperature and humidity values, with online connection: Alarm can be set via push notification to your mobile device
• Additional functions with online connection via VIEW app: Retrieval of measured values from the station (including history of the last 30 days), further transmitters can be added (optionally available)
• Additional functions on the station with online connection: Additional weather information and personalised messages in the text display
• Power supply (included)
• Backup battery CR2032 3V (included)

Below you will find a comparison of which functions are available without and with an online connection:

4. Elements

Base station

Display (Fig.1)

A – INDOOR section with indoor temperature and humidity
B – FORECAST section weather symbols, forecast or outdoor records, rainfall probability of rainfall
C – Time/date and info section
D – OUTDOOR section with outdoor temperature, humidity and FEELS LIKE temperature
E – RAIN section with rain amount or days since last rain
F – Section for atmospheric pressure or additional transmitters EXTRA
G – WIND section with wind speed and direction

Buttons (Fig.2)

A – ALERTS button
B – WIND button
C – + button
D – SET button
E – – button
F – EXTRA SENSOR button
G – TEMP button
H – RAIN button
J – WIFI button
K – FORECAST button
L – LIGHT button

Housing (Fig.3)

A – Battery compartment
B – Power adaptor jack
C – Mounting holes
D – Stand (fold out)

Rain gauge (Fig.4)

Housing

A – Base
B – Funnel
C – Locking tabs
D – Battery compartment
E – Rocker

Wind sensor (Fig.5)

Housing

A – LED signal light
B – Battery compartment
C – Thermo-hygro sensor
D – Wind wheel
E – Solar panel
F – Wind vane

G – Opening for attaching the adjustable base
H – 2 screws for fixing
J – Supporting arm (180° rotatable)
K – Fixing screw
L – 4 Screw holes for mounting

5. Getting started

• Place the base station and the transmitters on a table at a distance of about 1.5 meters from each other.

5.1 Starting the devices

• Combined transmitter: Mount the combined sensor on the adjustable base. Tighten the two screws.
• Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the device and insert three new batteries 1,5 V AA, polarity as illustrated.
• Close the battery compartment.
• With the solar panel the battery life will be extended.
• The LED signal light is flashing.
• Rain gauge: Open the two tabs on each side of the rain sensor and lift the funnel portion off the base.
• Open the battery compartment 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.
• Close the housing cover and lock it.
• Base station: Remove the protective film from the base station display. Connect the supplied power adapter to the mains and then to the base station. The device will alert you with a beep and all segments will be displayed for a short moment.
• After a few seconds, the station greets you with HALLO (hello) and displays the first item of the settings menu.
• If you want to use the station generally/for the time being without an online connection, you can now make all settings and adjustments manually (see comprehensive description at point 6.1, the following point 5.2 can then be skipped).
• If you prefer to connect the station to the Internet straightaway, most of the settings will be made automatically. In this case, we recommend ignoring the settings menu for now (the device automatically exits the setting menu if no button is pressed for 10 seconds).
• Within the first 10 minutes, the measured values of the transmitter are received by the base station and shown in the display.

5.2 Connect the station to the Internet

• Download the free TFA VIEW App from the “Apple App Store” or “Google Play Store”.

• After you have created an account and started the app, select „Devices“ in the menu. You can add, remove or sort devices on the App.
  You can add devices with the „Add device“ button in the iOS app or the blue „+“ button in the Android app.

• Now follow the instructions and steps exactly as given by the app.

Legal information:

Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. App Store and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.

CAUTION:

• During the connection process, you will be instructed to switch to the smartphone/tablet settings and briefly connect directly to the station in order to transfer the previously collected network data. Please do not close the app when doing this! Only put the app in the background and put it back in the foreground after the Wi-Fi connection with the station.
• The station only operates via 2.4GHz. Operation with a Wi-Fi network in dual-band mode (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz simultaneously) is also possible. However, if there are any problems during the connection process, it is recommended to adjust the settings of the Wi-Fi network and temporarily use only 2.4GHz during the integration process.
• After successfully finishing all the steps regarding the online connection in the app, it will only take a few minutes until the correct time and date are set fully automatically on your VIEW station and professional weather data is received.
• The readings from your VIEW station will be displayed in the app after a few minutes. Transmitters that were already connected to the VIEW station before the Wi-Fi connection will be suggested as additional devices in the notification area of the app after a few minutes, in order to add them in the app as well.
• If a transmitter is added subsequently (or was not automatically detected in the course of the connection process), select the “Devices” device management in the app menu. Here you can also scan and add individual transmitters. These are received by the VIEW station and forwarded to the server/app.
• Further information about the Wi-Fi connection can be found in the user manual under point 6.6.

5.3 Back-up battery

• The base station can only be operated with the supplied power adaptor.
• The CR2032 battery will operate as a backup power source in case of power failure or change of location.
• The CR2032 battery is included and already inserted. Remove the battery insulation strip. To change the battery, open the battery compartment, insert a new CR2032 battery (+pole above) and close the battery compartment again.

6. Operation

6.1. Manual setting mode

Immediately after set-up or if you press and hold the SET button for three seconds, you enter the setting mode.

• HALLO (hello) is displayed shortly and DEUTSCH (German, language default setting for day-of-the-week display and menu) flashes.
• The setting can be changed with the + and – keys, if you wish. Confirm the setting with the SET button.
• The next adjustable value flashes on the display.
• Use the + or – button to make the desired setting.
• Press and hold the + or – button in setting mode for fast mode.
• The device will automatically quit the setting mode if no button is pressed for 10 seconds.
• Confirm with the SET button and go to the next setting.
• The sequence is shown as follows:
• Language setting (default: DEUTSCH)
• Button tone (default: BEEP OFF)
• 12/24-hour format (default: 24Hr)
• Hours, minutes
• Year, month, date
• Date format (default: DATE/MONTH)
• °C/°F (default: °C)
• Temperature display with or without decimal place (default: decimal)
• Barometric pressure unit (default: hPa)
• Current barometric pressure (default: 999 hPa)
• Wind speed unit (default: kmh)
• Wind direction unit (default: letters)
• Rain unit (default: millimetres)
• THANK YOU is then briefly displayed as the last menu item.

6.1.1. Language for day-of-the-week display and menu

• The default setting is German (DEUTSCH).
• Use the + or – button to change the weekday display and menu to English, Spanish or French.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button Taste.

6.1.2. Button tone

• The default setting is BEEP OFF.
• If you would like a confirmation beep every time you press a button on the station, use the + or – button to select ON.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

6.1.3. Time

• The default time format setting is 24HR.
• If you would like the 12-hour-format (AM/PM), use the + or – button to select 12HR.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.
• Press the + or – button to set the hours and the minutes, and confirm each setting with the SET button.

6.1.4. Date

• Use the + or – button to set the year, month and date and confirm each setting with the SET button.
• The default date format setting is DATE/MONTH.
• If you would like the MONTH/DATE format, use the + or – button to select MONTH/DATE.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

6.1.5. Temperature unit

• The default setting is °C.
• If you would like °F as temperature unit, use the + or – button to select °F.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

6.1.6. Temperature display with or without decimal place

• By default, “DECIMAL” is set.
• If you want to use the temperature display without decimal place, press the “+” or “-” key to select “NO DECIMALS”.
• For demonstration, the display shows the temperature readings with or without decimal places. Confirm the entry with the “SET” key.

6.1.7. Barometric or atmospheric pressure unit

• The default setting is HPA.
• If you would like inHG as atmospheric pressure unit, use the + or – button to select INHG.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button

6.1.8. Setting of the current atmospheric pressure value

• The default setting is 9999 hPa.

• The relative atmospheric pressure is referred to the sea level’s pressure and has to be adjusted first to your local altitude.
  Ask for the current atmospheric pressure of your home area (Local weather service, Internet, optician, calibrated instruments in public buildings and airport).

• Use the + or – button to adjust the value (range 850 … 1050hPa).

• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

6.1.9. Wind speed unit

• The default setting is KPH.
• If you would like mp/h as the wind speed unit, use the + or – button to select MPH.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

6.1.10. Wind direction unit

• The default setting is LETTERS.
• If you want the wind direction in degrees, use the + or – button to select DEGREE.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

6.1.11. Rain unit

• The default setting is MILLIMETER.
• If you want the wind direction in degrees, use the + or – button to select INCHES.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.

Settings outside the setting mode

6.2. Display illumination

• The brightness can be adjusted to 4 different levels.
• With a simple press of the LIGHT button, you can choose between BACKLIGHT OFF (display illumination deactivated), and the levels 1
  (minimum brightness), 2, 3 and 4 (maximum brightness, default setting). The last selected level will remain permanently active.

6.2.1 AutoDim function

• If you wish, an automatic dimming function can be activated during night time.
• The display illumination is then automatically switched to level 1 (minimum brightness) for the specified time slot.
• Press and hold the LIGHT button for 3 seconds. AUTO DIM appears on the display and OFF (default) flashes. Press the + or – button to select ON.
• Confirm the setting with the LIGHT button.
• The start time flashes (23:00 default). Use the + or – button to adjust the start time.
• Confirm the setting with the LIGHT button.
• The stop time flashes (6:00 default). Use the + or – button to adjust the stop time.
• Confirm the setting with the LIGHT button.
• If the AutoDim function has been activated, in the time area (above the seconds) “AutoDim” is permanently shown in the display.

6.3 Description of the display areas

On the VIEW PRO radio-controlled weather station cat.no. 35.8003.01, most of the display areas have multiple function options. When there is an online connection, the standard function (without online connection) is either changed/extended or completely replaced by another function. There is also a display area that can optionally be used and switched for additional channels.

6.3.1 Display area: weekday, time, date (Fig.1-C)

Standard function (without online connection)

• In the normal display, the day of the week, the current time and the date are shown here.
• In the settings menu and with different history functions, information on the respective setting option or the selected measured value is displayed in this area.
• Information and status requests (see point 6.6 to point 6.9) are also displayed briefly in this area

With online connection / display area for stream info function

• After a successful connection via the local network, a radio symbol is permanently displayed in the time area (above the seconds).
• If you use the “Stream Info” function via the app, the selected additional weather information or personalised messages (up to 3 pieces of information can be actively selected) are displayed in this area, alternating with the normal display. The alternation is every 5 seconds.
• The day of the week, current time and date are only permanently displayed if no additional information/message is set for the device via the app in “Stream Info”.

6.3.2 Display area: Indoor temperature and humidity INDOOR (Fig.1-A)

Standard function (without online connection)

• Display of indoor temperature and humidity With online connection
• No additional function or change

6.3.3 Display area: outdoor temperature and humidity OUTDOOR (Fig.1-D)

Standard function (without online connection)

• Display of outdoor temperature and humidity received from the temperature-humidity transmitter.
• Display of FEELS LIKE temperature.
• The heat index temperature is calculated above +26.6°C using the outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity.
• Below +10.0°C, the WindChill temperature is calculated based on the outdoor temperature and the wind speed.
• In between these limits, this value is identical to the outdoor temperature.
• The outdoor temperature display has a trend indicator. Every 15 minutes it is checked whether the temperature values have risen by >1°C (  is displayed), fallen by >1°C ( is displayed) or changed by less than 1°C (  is displayed) in the last 60 minutes.
• If several temperature-humidity transmitters are connected, press the EXTRA SENSOR button to identify the transmitter in this display area (see point 6.8). You can also remove the transmitter from this display area or start a manual search.

With online connection

• No additional function or change

6.3.4 Display area: maximum and minimum temperature (Fig.1-B)

Standard function (without online connection) / TODAYS FORECAST

• On the normal display, the highest measured temperature (HIGH) and the lowest measured temperature (LOW) of the temperature-humidity transmitter for the current day are shown here. The HIGH/LOW values are continuously updated and automatically reset at midnight.
  With online connection / TODAYS FORECAST (forecast)

• When forecast values are received for this display area while the online connection is active, a small radio symbol is permanently displayed (on the right).

• The temperature values displayed are the expected highest temperature (HIGH) and the expected lowest temperature (LOW) for the current day.

• The forecast refers to the location (region/zip code) that was saved during the installation of the device via the app.

6.3.5 Display area: weather TODAYS FORECAST (Fig.1-B)

Standard function (without online connection) / TODAYS FORECAST

• On the normal display, a symbol for the coming weather based on the changes in atmospheric pressure measured by the base station is shown here.
• The weather station has six different weather symbols (sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, thunderstorm, snow)
• The weather forecast covers a range of 12 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.
• The measured rainfall of the last 24 hours is also displayed under the weather symbol.
• In the time from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., the weather symbol is always displayed with the current moon phase during offline operation.
• In the time from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the weather symbol is displayed with a sun, if applicable, during offline operation.

With online connection / TODAYS FORECAST

• When forecast values are received for this display area while the online connection is active, a small radio symbol is permanently displayed (on the right).
• The weather symbol displayed is then a forecast for the next 12 hours prepared by professional meteorologists.
• The weather station has 12 different weather symbols (sunny, slightly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, thunderstorm, heavy snowfall, sleet, fog, isolated rain ,low snowfall, frost, stormy)
• The probability of rain in percent is displayed under the weather symbols.
• The forecast refers to the location (region/zip code) that was saved during the installation of the device via the app.
• The FORECAST button on the front can also be used to display a separate forecast for the next 12 hours & the next 7 days individually when the online connection is active. If you press the button once briefly, the weather forecast for the coming hour is displayed for 10 seconds. The weather symbol, wind direction and temperature are the expected average values during this period.
• After the forecast for the next 12 hours the forecast for the next 7 days will follow.

6.3.6 Display area: Rainfall RAIN (Fig.1-E)

Standard function (without online connection)

• In the normal display and as a default setting, the rainfall of the last hour is displayed.
• By pressing the “RAIN” key you can switch between the rainfall of the last hour, the last 24 hours, the last 7 days, the rainfall of the current month, the current year and the total rainfall since reset. The last selected display value remains permanently. Alternatively, a rotation function AUTOSCROLL can be activated as the last option.
• If the rotation function has been activated, the symbol is permanently displayed in the upper left corner of this area.
• After 24 hours without rain, the station starts counting up the days since the last rain in this display area (DAYS SINCE LAST RAIN is also displayed). As soon as a new amount of rain is recorded, the display returns to the set time range. The “RAIN” button can also be used to display a desired time range at any time (see point 6.4.3).

With online connection

• No additional function or change

6.3.7. Display area: atmospheric PRESSURE or additional transmitters EXTRA (Fig.1-F)

Standard function (without online connection)

• In the normal display and as a default setting, the atmospheric pressure value measured by the base station is displayed here. The relative atmospheric pressure is referred to the sea level’s pressure and has to be adjusted first to your local altitude (see point 6.1.7).
• In addition to the supplied transmitters, 4 further transmitters can also be displayed in this area. If more transmitters are received, you can switch between the atmospheric pressure value and the available extra transmitters by pressing the EXTRA SENSOR button. The last selected display value remains permanently. As a last option, a rotation function AUTOSCROLL can be activated in which the available extra transmitters and the atmospheric pressure value are displayed alternately every 8 seconds.
• If the rotation function has been activated, the symbol is permanently displayed in the upper right corner of this area.

With online connection

• No additional function or change

6.3.8 Display area: WIND (Fig.1-G)

Standard function (without online connection)

• The normal display shows the current wind speed of the wind transmitter and TOP – 1HR shows the highest wind speed of the last hour, the current and prevailing wind direction is also displayed.
• At the same time, there is also a graphic representation of the wind speed (both with setting km/H and mp/h) from 0 to >25
• The wind wheel symbol is animated when it is windy and moves according to the wind speed:
• One loop per 2 seconds: Wind speed < 5 km/h
• One loop per second: Wind speed > 5 km/h

With online connection

• No additional function or change.

6.4 Max-min function, dew point and wind history

6.4.1 Max-min function for temperature & humidity + dew point of the outdoor transmitter

• Press the TEMP button in normal mode.

• You can now see the HI RECORD for the outdoor temperature (since the start-up or the last reset) with time and date of recording.

• Press the TEMP button and go to the next information.

• The sequence of the available information in this mode is shown as follows:

• HI RECORD Outdoor temperature

• LO RECORD Outdoor temperature

• HI RECORD Outdoor humidity

• LO RECORD Outdoor humidity

• HI RECORD Indoor temperature

• LO RECORD Indoor temperature

• HI RECORD Indoor humidity

• LO RECORD Indoor humidity

• HI RECORD “Feels like” temperature (outdoor transmitter)

• LO RECORD “Feels like” temperature (outdoor transmitter)

• Current dew point temperature of the outdoor transmitter

• Hold the – button for 5 seconds while the respective value is displayed to clear the recorded readings. Every max-min value can be reset
  individually.

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

6.4.2 Wind history

• Press the WIND button in normal mode to display the maximum wind speed.
• Time and date of recording are indicated for different time periods.
• Maximum wind speed of the last hour (without time of recording)
• Maximum wind speed of the last 24 hours
• Maximum wind speed of the last 7 days
• Maximum wind speed of the last month. You can toggle through the past 11 months of history when you are in MONTH view by pressing the + button
• Maximum wind speed of the current year
• Hold the – button for 5 seconds while the respective value is displayed to clear the recorded readings.
• Every maximum wind speed can be reset individually.
• The device will automatically quit the wind history mode if no button is pressed for 10 seconds.

6.4.2 Rain history

• Press the RAIN button in normal mode to display the different rainfall amounts.
• Rainfall of the last hour
• Rainfall in the last 24 hours
• Rainfall of the last 7 days
• Rainfall of the current month. In the month display, you can also call up the past values of the previous 11 months individually by pressing the “+” key.
• Rainfall of the current year
• Total rainfall since reset
• “AUTOSCROLL” the display alternates between the individual measured values every 5 seconds.
• Hold the – button for 5 seconds while the respective value is displayed to clear the recorded readings.
• Each rain amount can be reset individually.
• The device will automatically quit the rain history mode if no button is pressed for 10 seconds.

6.5 Alert settings

• Press and hold the ALERTS button for three seconds to enter the alert setting mode.
• OFF flashes and the first option HI ALERT (upper limit) of wind speed 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.
• Press ALERTS button to confirm the settings. The corresponding value flashes. Press + or – button to adjust the respective alert value.
• Confirm with the ALERTS button and go to the next setting.
• The sequence of the available alert settings in this mode is shown as follows:
• HI ALERT wind speed
• HI ALERT rainfall
• HI & LO ALERT outdoor temperature
• HI & LO ALERT outdoor humidity
• HI & LO ALERT indoor temperature
• HI & LO ALERT indoor humidity

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.

6.6 Wi-Fi CONNECTION

• Press the SET button once briefly in normal mode to display the Wi-Fi status for 3 seconds.
• CONNECTING WITH APP – the station is trying to connect with the already registered Wi-Fi network or is in Wi-Fi configuration mode.
• WIFI NOT CONNECTED – the station has not yet been connected to the local Wi-Fi network or currently has no contact with the Wi-Fi network already registered.
• ALL OK CONNECTED – the station is actively connected to the Wi-Fi network.
• The Wi-Fi symbol next to the time is permanently displayed when the station is actively connected to the Wi-Fi network.
• The Wi-Fi icon next to the time flashes when the station is in the process of connecting to the already registered network or in Wi-Fi configuration mode.
• If no information for the local Wi-Fi network has been transferred yet or if it has to be transferred again (because the network name or password has changed, for example), initiate a new configuration via the app.
• If the station has not yet been connected to the local Wi-Fi network or to the app/account, please add the station via the device management (described in detail in point 5.2).
• If the station has already been registered in the app or the account and only the Wi-Fi configuration needs to be performed again, please select the option “Connect Wi-Fi” in the menu of the app.
• During Wi-Fi configuration, the app will ask you to activate Wi-Fi configuration mode on the station by pressing and holding the SET and „+“ buttons simultaneously (for 5 seconds).
• After a restart, the station automatically tries to connect to the known network (Wi-Fi symbol flashes). If no connection could be established after 15 minutes, the Wi-Fi symbol disappears.

6.7 Battery displays

• As soon as the battery symbol appears on the display of an outdoor transmitter (combined transmitter, rain gauge, extra transmitter), change the batteries of the corresponding transmitter.
•  As soon as the battery symbol appears in the time display, either no backup battery is inserted or it should be changed.

6.8 Checking device ID and additional transmitters

6.8.1 EXTRA SENSOR button

• If you briefly press the EXTRA SENSOR button once in normal mode, the station displays the device ID of the base station and the measured values (indoor temperature and indoor humidity) that are transmitted from this device to the server/app.
• If you briefly press the EXTRA SENSOR button again, the station displays the device ID WTH 123 and the measured values of the outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity of the combined transmitter that are transmitted from this device to the server/app.
• If you briefly press the EXTRA SENSOR button again, the station displays the device ID of the combined sensor and the measured value (wind speed & direction) that is transmitted from this device to the server/app.
• If you briefly press the EXTRA SENSOR button again, the station displays the device ID of the rain gauge and the measured value (rain amount) that is transmitted from this device to the server/app.
• If you briefly press the EXTRA SENSOR button again and no EXTRA transmitters are in use, you will return to normal mode. If there are EXTRA transmitters, you can also use the SENSOR button to check their measured values and the respective device ID.
• If you briefly press the “EXTRA SENSOR” button again, you will enter the “AUTOSCROLL” mode. The display then alternates between the additional sensors and the air pressure display every 5 seconds in normal mode.
• If you want to remove a certain transmitter, select the transmitter and press and hold the -button for 5 seconds.
• If you briefly press the EXTRA SENSOR button again, you will return to normal mode.
• The device will automatically quit the mode if no button is pressed for 5 seconds.

6.8.2 EXTRA button, additional transmitters

• The base station has a separate display area for each of the supplied transmitters (1x combined sensor, 1x rain gauge).
• If other compatible transmitters are within reception range of the base station, they are automatically forwarded directly to the server and can be added and checked within the app.
• Up to 4 additional transmitters can be displayed on the station as extra transmitters instead of the atmospheric pressure value. A description of this can be found under point 6.3.6.
• When selecting via the EXTRA SENSOR button, the ID of the corresponding station is also displayed briefly.
• If you want to remove a certain extra transmitter, select the transmitter and press and hold the – button for 5 seconds.

6.8.3 Manual search for the transmitter

• Press and hold the WIND, TEMP or rain button in normal mode for 3 seconds to start the transmitter search in the display area of the outdoor transmitter and the wind sensor. The radio symbol symbol is shown flashing in this area.
• For a successful transmitter search, it is recommended to place the desired transmitter next to the base station during the search and to insert the batteries in the corresponding transmitter immediately after initiating the manual search, or to briefly press the TX button of the corresponding transmitter.
• After a transmitter has been successfully received, a short beep is emitted, its measured values and the corresponding radio symbol are permanently displayed.

6.9 Factory-reset & firmware information

6.9.1 Factory-reset

• In case of a serious malfunction or if you want to reset all settings and memories of the station to factory settings, press and hold the buttons ALERTS and RAIN simultaneously for 3 seconds.

6.9.2 Check the firmware version

• To check the firmware version, press and hold the EXTRA SENSOR and TEMP buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
  A version info of the station firmware is displayed and then a version info of the firmware of the Wi-Fi module appears briefly.

7. Positioning

Positioning and mounting of the base station and transmitters

• Once the desired location is chosen, check whether the transmission from the transmitter to the base station is possible (transmission range of up to 100 m in open areas). Within solid walls, especially ones with metal parts, the transmission range can be reduced considerably.
• If necessary, choose another position for the outdoor transmitter and/or base station.

Base station

• With the foldable stand at the back, 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 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.
• Do not use the base station in the vicinity of radiators, other sources of heat or in direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the base station has sufficient reception of the Wi-Fi signal at the installation location.

Rain gauge

• 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.

Combined sensor

• Make sure that the wind can blow freely around the combined sensor and is not blocked by nearby buildings, trees or any other objects.
• For best results, we recommend mounting the combined sensor on a mast, ideally 3 metres above any obstructions.
• Try to install the combined sensor so that it will be exposed to the normal wind conditions in your area.
• First screw the base in the desired position with the four screws provided. The adjustable base may be rotated. Open the fixing screw and loosen the adjustable base.
• Turn it in the desired position and tighten the fixing screw again.
• Make sure that the adjustable base is securely fastened.
• Then place the combined sensor on the adjustable base and fix it with the 2 screws.
• Ensure the combined sensor is mounted horizontally. The wind wheel points upwards.
• Mount the combined transmitter with the solar panel facing south.

8. Care and maintenance

• Clean the devices with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
• Make sure that the wind cups and the vane can spin freely and are free from dirt, debris or spider webs.
• 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 all batteries and unplug the power adapter of the base station if the device will not be used for a long period of time.
• Store the devices in a dry place.

9. Troubleshooting

adapter Activate backlight
Check the power adapter
No reception of the outdoor transmitter Display” – -“| No outdoor transmitter is installed
Check the outdoor transmitter’s batteries (only use batteries/rechargeable batteries with 1.5V voltage!) Restart the outdoor transmitter and the base station according to the manual
Manual search for the transmitter (according to the manual) Choose another place for the transmitter and/or the base station Reduce the distance between the transmitter and the base station
Check if there is any source of interference.
Incorrect indication| Factory Reset: see point 6.9.1
Display Hi/Lo for measured values| Outside measuring range

For more information on troubleshooting, see the FAQs on our website:
https://www.tfa-dostmann.de/en/service/frequently-asked-questions/
If your device fails to work despite these measures, contact the retailer where you purchased the product.

10. Specifications

Base station

• Temperature range: 0°C … +50°C (+32°F … +122°F)
• Measuring range – humidity: 10% … 99% rH
• Precision: temperature (± 1°), humidity (± 5%)
• Power supply: power adapter (included), 1 x 3V CR2032 (backup battery, included)
• Input power adapter: 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A Max
• Output power adapter: 5 V⎓, 0.6A, 3W
• Average active efficiency: ≥ 69.64%
• No-load power consumption: ≤ 0.1 W
• Transmission frequency: 868 MHz
• Maximum radio-frequency power: < 25mW
• Range: max. 100m (open field)
• Dimensions: 210 x 29 (96) x 160 (139) mm
• Weight: 386 g (device only)

Wi-Fi requirements

• Wi-Fi transmission frequency: 2,4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n)
• Network name / network password: must not exceed 45 characters
• Network speed: minimum 1 Mbit/s

Important! If you have a multi-band router (e.g. 2.4 & 5 GHz), make sure your mobile device is connected to the 2.4 GHz network if you want to connect base station and app.

Requirements for your mobile device (smartphone or tablet)

Devices require Apple iOS or Android and Internet access via Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Apple, Apple Watch, iPad, iPod, iPod touch, and iPhone, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

Combined transmitter

• Temperature range: -40°C … +60°C (-40°F … +140°F)
• Humidity range: 10% … 99% rH
• Measuring range wind: 0 … 178 km/h (0 … 111 mph)
• Power supply: 3 x 1.5V AA (not included). We recommend Alkaline batteries.
• Battery life: ca. 2 years (with Alkaline batteries)
• Dimensions: 222 x 213 x 216 mm
• Weight: 221 g (device only)
• Rain gauge
• Rain range: 0 … 9999 mm
• Power supply: 2 x 1.5V AA (not included). We recommend Alkaline batteries.
• Battery life: ca. 2 years (with Alkaline batteries)
• Dimensions: 180 x 120 x 134 mm
• Weight: 218 g (device only)

11. Waste disposal

This product and its packaging have been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This
reduces waste and protects the environment.

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner using the collection systems that have been set up.

Disposal of the electrical device

Remove non-permanently installed batteries and rechargeable batteries from the device and dispose of them separately.
This product is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE).
This product must not be disposed of 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. Observe the current regulations in place!

Disposal of the batteries

Batteries and rechargeable batteries must never be disposed of with household waste. They contain pollutants such as heavy metals, which can be harmful to the environment and human health if disposed of improperly, and valuable raw materials such as iron, zinc, manganese or nickel that can be recovered from waste. As a consumer, you are legally obliged to hand in used batteries and rechargeable batteries for environmentally friendly disposal at retailers or appropriate collection points in accordance with national or local regulations. The return service is free of charge. You can obtain addresses of suitable collection points from your city council or local authority.

Reduce the generation of waste from batteries by using batteries with a longer lifespan or suitable rechargeable batteries. Avoid littering the environment and do not leave batteries or battery-containing electrical and electronic devices lying around carelessly. The separate collection and recycling of batteries and rechargeable batteries make an important contribution to relieving the impact on the environment and avoiding health risks.

WARNING! Environmental and health damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries!

12. EU declaration of conformity

Hereby, TFA Dostmann declares that the radio equipment type 35.8003.01 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
TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co.KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, 97877 Wertheim, Germany
Handelsregister-Nummer: Reg. Gericht Mannheim HRA 570186
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.

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