BLAUPUNKT WS15BK Weather Station Owner’s Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Blaupunkt

Table of Contents

BLAUPUNKT WS15BK Weather Station
Important Notes
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Display & controls
Installation
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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BLAUPUNKT WS15BK Weather Station

BLAUPUNKT-WS15BK-Weather-Station-
PRODUCT

Important Notes

safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing or placed in a humid atmosphere such as a bathroom.
Do not install the product in the following areas:
Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to radiators.
On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
Blocking ventilation or in a dusty area.
Areas where there is constant vibration.
Humid or moist places.
Do not place near candles or other naked flames.
Operate the product only as instructed in this manual.
Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power adaptor is properly connected.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be kept with the product for future reference.
Heed warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow instructions – All operating and users’ instructions should be followed.
Installation – Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Power sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
Water and moisture – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to train, dripping, splashing or excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool (or similar).
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts – When replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 35°C.
ESD hints – If the product maybe reset or not reset to operation of control due to electrostatic discharge, just switch off and reconnect again, or move the product to another location.
Battery
- a. The batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
- b. The batteries should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
- c. Battery usage CAUTION-to prevent battery leakage which may result in body injuries, property damage, or damage to the apparatus:
  Install all batteries correctly, + and – as marked on the apparatus.
  Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.)
  Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

ERP2 (Energy Related Products) note
This product with ecodesign complies with the stage 2 requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) NO. 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC regard to standby and off mode electric power consumption of electronic household and office equipment.

WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Never use the device unsupervised! Switch off the device whenever you are not using it, even if this only for a short while.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Before operating this system, check the voltage of this system to see if it is identical to the voltage of your local power supply.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to hot places, rain, moisture or dust.
Do not place this unit close to a strong magnetic field.
Do not place the unit on a amplifier or receiver.
Do not place this unit in a damp area as the moisture will affect the life of electric components.
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the player. If this occurs, the system will not operate properly. Please leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Wipe with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth.

NOTICE

Conformity
Hereby, Blaupunkt Competence Center 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirement and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU. Declaration of conformity can be obtained from the product page at www.blaupunkt.com.
Responsible party: 2N-Everpol Sp. z o.o, Puławska 403A, 02-801 Warsaw, Poland, Phone: +48 22 688 08 00, E-mail: info@everpol.pl

Your products is designed a manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please cat according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be dispose with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.

Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box),polystyrene foam(buffer) and poly ethylene (bags, protective foam sheet). Your system consists of material which can be recycled and reused if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Recording and playback of material might require consent. See Copyright Act 1956 and The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972.

Many thanks purchase our model, this weather station product includes below features. Please read and reference this manual carefully before operate the unit. Please keep the manual for future operation reference.

Features

Weather forecast: Sunny, Partly cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy.
Indoor/outdoor temperature.
Indoor & outdoor humidity.
In/outdoor maximum & minimum temp. & humidity history memory.
12/24 hours clock time, calendar.
Alarm with snooze function.
Maximum support and work with 3 outdoor wireless transmitters in different channel (only one transmitter included).

Display & controls

BLAUPUNKT-WS15BK-Weather-Station-FIG-1

Indoor temperature/trend
Indoor humidity
Outdoor temperature/trend
Outdoor humidity
Animated weather forecast
Clock time
Wireless transmitter channel
attery compartment cover
Hole for hanging
17-18-19: Adjustment buttons: alarm, memory/down, Channel/up, set
Calendar
Channel selector
Rope and hook hole
Sensor
Max/min records for temperature and humidity
foldable stand( unfold for table placement)
Backlight/snooze button

Installation

Open the battery compartment cover. Insert 2 x AAA batteries to the main unit, and insert 2 x AA batteries to the transmitter according to the correct polarity showed in the compartment. (Batteries are included)
We recommend use high quality alkaline for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended. The display will off in case of battery power exhausted. (Fresh battery using life time: 6month for main unit, 12month for outdoor wireless transmitter, reference only, not warranty)

Receive signal from outdoor wireless transmitter
The main unit can detect and receive the outdoor temperature and humidity wireless signal from transmitter automatically after power setting ready. There will take 3 minutes maximum for signal searching. The wireless symbol(nearby channel on display) will flash on display during searching, and becomes stable after get the signal. If there is no available signal be received, the wireless symbol will be disappeared after 3 minutes, and outdoor temperature and humidity data will show “ – – “ on display. In case you need reconnect the wireless signal, please press and hold the up button 3 seconds.

Placement and important notes:

The main unit are able to work and connect with 3 outdoor wireless transmitters maximum. Open up the battery door of outdoor wireless transmitter can see and adjust the
channel(include 3 channels). it requires to set up at same channel with main unit for signal receiving. For example, you select channel 1 at wireless transmitter, then the channel display of main unit should show CH1 for connection. Press the up button on rear panel of main unit can adjust the channel number and check the outdoor data between CH1-3 on display. You can take the same mothed to connect another wireless transmitter, but please set it in different channels. Only one wireless transmitter include in the package.
please use and put main unit or transmitter device 1.5~2 meters away from interference source like computer monitors or TV sets. Please also place the main unit stand up far away with metal window frames.
Please do not use other electronic products such as headphones or speakers operating at the same signal frequency (433.92MHz), which may cause interference. Your neighbors use electronic devices operating on the same signal frequency (433.92MHz) can also cause interference.
To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place the device in a dry area, free of dirt and dust. Place out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents.
You can install the wireless transmitter outdoor. For better accuracy of using, please place the sensor lengthwise/ standing up 1.5~2 meters at least away from the ground with enough air flowing and protection without rainy. Please do not expose the sensor to direct sunlight for a long time.
The maximum working distance of wireless transmitter is 80 meters away from main unit.
The wireless signal from transmitter will refresh in every 114(channel 1)/134(channel2)/158(channel3) seconds in recycle.

Calendar/language/clock time setting
Press and hold set button 3 seconds and get the ON/OFF text flash on display, press up or down button to choose the key tone on/off function, press set button to confirm and skip to year setting, which is same operation as key tone ON/OFF ‘s setting; repeat and finish rest setting for calendar format/month/date/weekday language(GE (German), EN (English), FR (French), IT (Italian), SP (Spanish), DU (Dutch), DA (Danish)/hour format/hour/minute.( Press and hold up or down button can accelerate the adjustment; there will auto save and exit current setting if there is no further operation last for over 20 seconds)

Alarm and snooze
Press and hold alarm button can activate alarm setting mode, press up or down button to adjust the hour digits, press alarm button to confirm and skip to minute setting which is same operation as hour setup. Short press alarm button to finish the alarm setting, repress alarm button can turn on/off alarm. Press top backlight/snooze button back to normal clock time.
When the alarm is ring up due to the setting time is being, press any button (except top backlight/snooze button) to cancel the alarming voice, and it will wake up again at same time in coming of next day. Short press top backlight/snooze button to activate snooze function, which will wake up again after 5 minutes. The snooze can repeat in each 5 minutes. Press any other button (except snooze) can cancel the snooze.
The buzz alarm voice will last for 2 minute if there is no further operation.

Temperature and humidity

Indoor temperature range: -10 ~+50 ℃ / 14 ~122 ℉.
Outdoor temperature range: -40°C~60°C(-40°F~140°F) .
Remarks: LL.L℃ or HH.H℃ will show on display when out of the above range
Indoor and outdoor humidity range: 1%-99% LL% or HH% will display when out of range Temperature accuracy: ±1,0℃ between 0℃~ +50℃/ 32℉~104℉. ±1,5℃ outside this measuring range Humidity accuracy: (40-70%) ± 5%, others ±8%
Press memory to check maximum and minimum history data, press and hold memory button to manually clear the record. (Remarks: Historical record will be cleared automatically at 00:00 every day).
Press set button to switch temperature units: ℃(Celsius degree) or ℉(Fahrenheit degree).

Temperature trend
The temperature trend arrow (nearby temperature data) in different directions depending on whether the latest temperature reading is higher or lower than previous readings. Arrow angled upwards=Temperature rose up 1℃ in the past 1 hour.
Arrow in straight =Temperature changed less than 1℃ in the past 1 hour.
Arrow angled downwards=Temperature fell off 1℃ in the past 1 hour.

Weather forecast
The weather forecast is based on collected hourly temperature & humidity data from the outdoor sensor CH1. The forecast station predicts weather conditions for the next 12 hours with 70-75% accuracy. The default weather icon is partly cloudy, the base station will calibrate the weather report in the first 1-2 week based on the outdoor temperature and humidity data.
The outdoor wireless transmitter CH1 should be placed outside to get accurate outdoor data, or it will affect the accurate of the weather forecast.
Weather forecast will appear in one of the following combinations (reference only):

BLAUPUNKT-WS15BK-Weather-Station-FIG-3

Please note that the device forecasts the weather based on limited parameters and may differ from official weather forecasts which are calculated on the basis of advanced algorithms.

Backlight and auto-dim
When powered by batteries, press top backlight/snooze button to turn on the backlight. The backlight will last 20 seconds and auto-off.

Troubleshooting

Doesn’t display anything.| –¢ Check if the batteries power installed

correct in the device.

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Temperature from outdoor sensor not displayed.| –¢ Check that the distance between the thermometer and sensor doesn’t exceed 30m(recommended).

–¢ Make sure that the devicesare located at least 2m from monitors and TV sets.

–¢ Avoid placing the devices on or close to window frames made of metal.

–¢ Avoid using electronic devices such as loudspeakers which operate at the same frequency (433 .92MHz), close to the devices.

–¢ Please double check if the main unit and outdoor wireless transmitter was set up at same channel.

–¢ Remove the batteries, wait a while and

then reinsert them.

Displayed temperature is incorrect.| –¢ Remove the batteries, wait a while and then re-insert them.

–¢ Make sure that the devices are not

affected by heat sources or air- conditioning units and such.