NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 9070710 VA Colour RC Weather station Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 9070710 VA Colour RC Weather station

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Validity note

This documentation is valid for the products with the following article numbers: 9070710
Manual version: v062021a
Manual designation:
Manual_9070710_Weather-station-VA-Colour-RC_de-en-fr-es_NATGEO_v062021a
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Features

Colour display with graphical weather trend indicator
Display outdoor sensor data from all 3 sensors simultaneously
Brightness setting (high, low, off)
Display of time, date
Time information via DCF radio transmission
Alarm clock with snooze function
Outdoor temperature (in °C or °F)
Indoor temperature (in °C or °F)
Relative humidity (indoor and outdoor) in %
Atmospheric pressure (mmHg, inHg or hPa mb)
Indoor climate indicator
3 thermo/hygro outdoor sensors can be connected (3 sensor included)

About this Instruction Manual

NOTICE
These operating instructions are to be considered a component of the device.
Read the safety instructions and the operating manual carefully before using this device.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. When the device is sold or given to someone else, the instruction manual must be provided to the new owner/user of the product.

Parts overview and scope of delivery

Illustration 1: All parts of base station (top) and wireless sensors (bottom)

SNOOZ/LIGHT button (set snooze function / display brightness)
Display
Wall mount fixture
SET button
CHANNEL button (channel selection)
MEM button
UP button (increase value)
DOWN button (decrease value)
ALARM button
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover
Screw thread for stand
Stand
DC connection socket for barrel connector
DC power adapter with EU power plug
DC barrel connector
Function indicator
Wall mount fixture
Slide control for channel selection
Battery compartment
Battery compartment cover

Scope of delivery:

Weather station (A), Power adapter (B), Thermo-/Hygrosensor (C) (3 pieces)

Also required (not included):

Station: 3 pcs. Micro batteries (1.5V, type AAA)
Sensor: 2 pcs. Mignon batteries (1.5V, type AA) (6 pcs. total required)

Screen display

Time
Indoor climate indicator
Indoor temperature (in °C or °F) and humidity (in %)
Signal strength for outdoor sensor channel 1
Battery status (sensor channel 1)
Display section for channel 1 (yellow) Outdoor temperature and humidity
Signal strength for outdoor sensor channel 2
Battery status (sensor channel 2)
Display section for channel 2 (green) Outdoor temperature and humidity
Signal strength for outdoor sensor channel 3
Battery status (sensor channel 3)
Display section for channel 3 (red) Outdoor temperature and humidity
Atmospheric pressure (mmHg, inHg or hPa mb)
Graphical weather trend display for the next 12 hours
Battery status (base station)
Symbol for radio signal
Symbol for active alarm

Before commissioning

NOTICE
Avoid connection faults!
In order to avoid connection problems between the devices, the following points must be observed during commissioning.

Place the base unit (receiver) and sensor (transmitter) as close together as possible.
Connect the power supply to the base unit and wait until the indoor temperature is displayed.
Establish power supply for the sensor.
Set up/operate the base unit and sensor within the effective transmission range.
Make sure that the base unit and the radio sensor are set to the same channel.

When changing the batteries, always remove the batteries in both the base unit and the sensor and reinsert them in the correct order so that the radio connection can be re-established. If one of the two devices is operated via a mains power connection, the power connection for this device must also be disconnected briefly when changing the battery. If, for example, only the batteries in the sensor are re-placed, the signal cannot be received or can no longer be received correctly.
Note that the actual range depends on the building materials used in the building and the position of the base unit and outdoor sensor. External influences (various radio transmitters and other sources of interference) can greatly reduce the possible range. In such cases, we recommend finding other loca-tions for both the base unit and the outdoor sensor. Sometimes a shift of just a few centimeters is enough!

The first steps

Follow the bullet points in order, to ensure a successful setup.

Setting up power supply (base station)
As soon as the radio signal icons for the outdoor sensors start flashing, insert the batteries into the sensors immediately, otherwise the station will eventually switch to DCF radio signal search. No outdoor sensors can be connected during the DCF radio signal search. If new outdoor sensors are to be connected, please start from point 1 again.
When the radio signal next to the time flashes, the DCF radio signal is being searched for. During this search, the outdoor sensors cannot be connected. The DCF search process may take up to 15 minutes and then restarts every hour if the DCF connection is not successful until the connection is successful.

Setting up power supply

Base device

Insert the DC connector into the connection socket of the base station.
Insert the mains plug into the power outlet.
The device is energized directly.
Wait until the indoor temperature is displayed on the base station.
NOTICE! For permanent operation, mains power supply is recommended. Alternatively a power supply with batteries is also possible, to keep the time setting in case of power failure. Proceed as follows:
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery polarity (+/-) is correct.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Wait until the indoor temperature is displayed on the base station. NOTICE! When switching from mains power supply to battery power supply or vice versa, the power supply is being disabled for a short moment for technical reasons. Exception: permanent battery operation.
Remote sensor
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery polarity (+/-) is correct.
Set the channel selector switch to the desired channel.
NOTICE! This weather station can be operated with one or more remote sensors. Each re-mote sensor being connected must be operated on a different channel. If only one remote sensor is connected, it should be operated on channel 1.
Replace the battery compartment cover.

Automatic time setting

After the power is restored, the unit automatically searches for the radio signal. It takes approximately 3-8 minutes for this process to complete.
If the radio signal is received correctly, the date and time are set automatically and the reception sym-bol is displayed.
NOTICE! Some functions/buttons are deactivated during radio signal reception.
If no radio signal is received, proceed as follows:

Press the UP button on the base unit for approx. 3 seconds to activate reception of the radio sig-nal. Reception is now initialized again.
If still no radio signal is received, the time must be set manually.

Manual time setting

To set the time/date manually, first check whether the radio symbol in the display is still flashing (auto-matic reception of the time signal is then still active). Now press the UP button for approx. 3 seconds to deactivate reception.

Press the SET button for approx. 3 seconds to enter the time setting mode.
Digits to be set are flashing.
Press UP or DOWN button to change the value.
Press the SET button to confirm and switch to the next setting.
Sequence of the settings: Hours > minutes > year > day/month, month/day > month > day > air pressure unit > exit
Finally, press the SET button to save the settings and exit settings mode.

Alarm setting

Press the ALARM button to display the alarm time.
Press the ALARM button for approx. 2 seconds to enter the alarm time settings mode.
Digits to be set are flashing.
Press UP or DOWN button to change the value.
Press the ALARM button to confirm the entry and move to the next setting.
Sequence of the settings: Hours > minutes
Finally, press the ALARM button to save the settings and exit the setting mode.
In normal display mode, press the ALARM button to display the currently set alarm time.
While the alarm is displayed, press the ALARM button to enable or disable the alarm.

Snooze function

When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the snooze function. The alarm sounds again after 5 minutes.
When the alarm sounds, press any other key to stop the alarm until the set alarm time is reached again.
If no key is pressed, the alarm is automatically switched off after 2 minutes.

Display change

In normal display mode, press the DOWN button to toggle the time display between 12-hour or 24-hour mode.
In normal display mode, press the SET button to switch between time and date.
In normal display mode, press the UP button to toggle between °C and °F when displaying the temperature unit.
In normal display mode, press the CHANNEL button for about 3 seconds to clear the outdoor sensor data and reinitialize sensor reception.
In normal display mode, press the MEM button several times to display the set Max/Min values one after another.
During the Max/Min display, press the MEM button for about 3 seconds to clear the Max/Min data. Every day at 0:00 a.m. the max/min data record is automatically deleted.
In normal display mode, press the ALARM button to display the currently set alarm time.

Clima indicator

DRY: dry (humidity <40%)
COMFORT: Optimal (humidity between 40% and 70%.
WET: Humid (humidity >70%)

The climate indicator is a visual display based on air temperature and humidity to determine the level of comfort.
Note:

The comfort display may vary at the same temperature, depending on the humidity.
There is no comfort display if the temperature is below 0°C or above 60°C.

Weather forecast

The weather forecast is calibrated according to the air pressure and displayed with 5 status symbols: sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy and snowy.

The weather forecast is intended for the next 12 hours, it does not necessarily reflect the current situation.
The accuracy of a pressure-based weather forecast is about 70% to 75%.
The pressure unit is selectable in time setting mode (hPa mb, mmHg, inHg).

Connecting remote sensors

The Weather Station can display the readings from up to 3 wireless sensors of the same type. Each radio sensor must be set to a separate channel. Proceed as follows to set the channel:

Remove the battery compartment cover of the wireless sensor.
Set the channel selection switch to the desired channel (CH1, CH2 or CH3).
Re-attach the battery compartment cover.
NOTICE! Each connected wireless sensor must be set to a different channel. If only one wire-less sensor is connected, it should be set to CH1.
Press CHANNEL button for about 3 seconds to reset the values and search for a wireless sensor (RF signal).

MAX/MIN Weather data

Maximum and minimum indoor and outdoor temperatures as well as indoor humidity are stored by the main unit over a period of 24 hours:

Press the MEM button repeatedly to display the stored values of the main unit and of the currently set outdoor sensor one after another.
Display sequence: Maximum values (MAX) > Minimum values (MIN) > Current values
Press the MEM button for approx. 3 seconds to delete the values of the current recording period.

NOTICE! All values of the current recording period are also deleted with a battery change.

Display brightness regulation

When using battery power, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the display for about 7 seconds.
In mains operation (DC 5V), touch the SNOOZE/LIGHT touch surface several times to set the de-sired display brightness in steps: dim – bright – off
NOTE! It is not possible to adjust the display brightness in battery operation.

Technical data

Base unit

Power supply : 5V DC 150mA USB power plug Backup: 3x AAA

Temperature unit : °C/°F
Temperature measuring range :from -10°C to 50°C
Humidity measuring range :RH 20% to 90 %
Time display : HH:MM
Time format : 12 or 24 hours
Calendar display : DD/MM
Time signal : DCF
Dimensions : 140 x 26 x 143 mm (W x H x D)
Weight (incl. batteries) : 273 g

Wireless sensor

Batteries : 2x AA, 1.5V
Maximum number of sensors : 3
RF transmission frequency : 433 MHz
RF transmission range Maximum : 100 m
RF power Temperature measuring range : < 10mW
Humidity measuring range : from -50°C to 70°C
Dimensions : RH 20% to 90 %
Weight (incl. batteries) : 38 x 20 x 100 mm (W x H x D) 33 g

EC declaration of conformity

A “Declaration of conformity” in accordance with the applicable directives and corresponding standards has been prepared by Bresser GmbH. The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.bresser.de/down-
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UKCA Declaration of Conformity

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Warranty

The regular warranty period is 5 years and starts on the day of purchase. For full warranty terms and services, please visit www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such as paper or card-board. Contact your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal. Do not dispose of electronic devices in the household garbage!
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its transposition into national law, used electrical equipment must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally sound manner. Batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. You are legally obliged to return used batteries and accumulators and can return the batteries after use either in our sales outlet or in the immediate vicinity (e.g. in the trade or in municipal collection points) free of charge.
Batteries and accumulators are marked with a crossed-out dustbin and the chemical symbol of the pollutant, “Cd” stands for cadmium, “Hg” stands for mercury and “Pb” stands for lead.