hama EWS-1400 Weather Station Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Hama

hama Weather Station Color EWS-1400 Operating Instructions

Controls and Displays

A Base station

Outdoor temperature
Measuring station radio symbol
Weather forecast symbol
Atmospheric pressure trend
Room humidity
Room temperature
Room humidity trend
Wireless symbol
Weekday
Alarm symbol
Month
Day
Summer time
Time
Outdoor humidity trend
Outdoor humidity
MODE button
= settings / confirm the set value
+ button
= increases the current set value/recalls the saved maximum/ minimum values
– button
= decreases the current setting / toggles between °C and °F / activates/deactivates manual radio signal
ALARM button
= display / setting alarm modes
SEARCH button
= manual search for a signal from the measuring station
SNOOZE/LIGHT button
= temporarily interrupts the alarm / activates the backlight
socket
Recess for wall mounting
Battery compartment

B Measuring station

26. Transmission indicator light
27. Display
28. Recess for wall mounting
29. Battery compartment

Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes

Risk of electric shock

This symbol indicates product parts energized with a dangerous voltage of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Warning

This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.

Note

This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package Contents

Color EWS-1400 Weather Station
(base station for indoors / outdoor measuring station)
2 AAA batteries
2 AA batteries
Power supply unit
These operating instructions

Safety Notes

The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not use the product in moist environments and avoid splashes.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not place the product near interference fields, metal frames, computers, TVs, etc. Electronic devices and window frames can negatively affect the product’s functionality.
Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.
Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
Use the product for its intended purpose only.
Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach of children!
Use the item only in moderate climatic conditions.
The product is intended for indoor use only.
Lay all cables so that they do not pose a tripping hazard.
Do not bend or crush the cable.
Always pull directly on the plug when disconnecting the cable, never on the cable itself.

Warning – Batteries

When inserting batteries, note the correct polarity (+ and – markings) and insert the batteries accordingly. Failure to do so could result in the batteries leaking or exploding.
Only use batteries (or rechargeable batteries) that match the specified type.
Before you insert the batteries, clean the battery contacts and the polar contacts.
Do not allow children to change batteries without supervision.
Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of a different type or make.
Remove the batteries from products that are not being used for an extended period (unless these are being kept ready for an emergency).
Do not short-circuit batteries.
Do not charge batteries.
Do not throw batteries in a fire.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Never open, damage or swallow batteries or allow them to enter the environment. They can contain toxic, environmentally harmful heavy metals.
Immediately remove and dispose of dead batteries from the product.
Avoid storing, charging or using the device in extreme temperatures and extremely low atmospheric pressure (for example, at high altitudes).

Risk of electric shock

Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Do not use the product if the AC adapter, the adapter cable or the mains cable are damaged.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.

Getting Started

Warning

Only operate the product from an approved socket that is connected to the public power supply. The socket must be installed close to the product and must be easily accessible.
Disconnect the product from the power supply using the On/ Off switch – if this is not available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
If using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the total power consumption of all connected devices does not exceed the power strip’s maximum throughput rating.
If you will not be using the product for a prolonged period, disconnect it from mains power.

Insert batteries / connect power supply

Measuring station

Remove the screen protector from the display.
Open the battery compartment (29) and remove the contact breaker.
Then close the battery compartment cover.

Note

Before use, ensure you insert the batteries in the measuring station first and then in the base station.

Base station

Remove the screen protector from the display.
Plug the power supply connection cable into the socket (23) on the base station. Switch the base station on by plugging the power supply unit into a power outlet approved for this purpose. The socket must be close to the base station and easily accessible.
Alternatively, open the battery compartment (25)and remove the contact breaker. Close the battery compartment cover (25).

Note

If the batteries are inserted correctly and you connect the power supply unit to the station, the base station will automatically switch to the external power supply.

Replacing the batteries

Note – Replacing the batteries

Note that the stations have to be resynchronised each time after you change the batteries in the measuring or base station.
To do this, remove the batteries from the other station and then reinsert them, or change them as required.

Measuring station

When the symbol appears (next to the outdoor humidity (16), replace the 2 AAA batteries for the measuring station with 2 new ones.
Open the battery compartment (29), remove and properly dispose of the depleted batteries, and insert two new AAA batteries with the correct polarity. Then close the battery compartment cover.

Base station

When the symbol appears (next to the outdoor humidity (5), replace the 2 AA batteries for the measuring station with 2 new ones.
Open the battery compartment (25), remove and properly dispose of the dead batteries and insert two new AA batteries with the correct polarity. Then close the battery compartment cover (25).

Installation

Note – Installation

We recommend initially placing the base and measuring stations in the intended locations without installing them and making all the settings described in 6. Operation – to do.
Only install the stations once the appropriate settings have been made and a stable wireless connection is established.

Note

The wireless transmission range between the measuring and base stations is up to 50 m in open spaces.
Before installation, ensure that wireless transmission will not be disrupted by interference or obstacles like buildings, trees, vehicles, high-voltage lines, etc.
Before the final installation, ensure that there is sufficient reception between the intended installation locations.
When installing the measuring station, ensure that it is protected from direct sunlight and rain.
The international standard height for measuring air temperature is 1.25 m (4 ft) above ground.

Warning

Buy special or suitable installation material from a specialised dealer for wall-mounting.
Ensure that no faulty or damaged parts are installed.
Never apply force during installation. This could damage the product.
Before installation, ensure that the chosen wall is suitable for the weight to be mounted, and make sure that there are no electrical wires, water, gas or other lines at the installation site on the wall.
Do not mount the product above locations where persons might linger.

Base station

Use the base to position the base station on a level surface.
Alternatively, you can install the base station on a wall using the opening (24) on the back.

Measuring station

You can also position the measuring station on a level outdoor surface.
We recommend installing the measuring station securely on an outdoor wall (28).
Install an anchor, screw, nail, etc. in the wall of your choice.
Hang up the base/measuring station using the opening (24/28) intended for this purpose.

Operation

Note

Hold down the + button (18) or the – button (19) to select the values faster.

Connection to the measuring station

After you insert the batteries, the base station automatically searches for a connection to the measuring station and performs initial setup.

Note

Initial setup takes approx. 3 minutes.
During connection, the wireless symbol on the measuring station will flash (2).
Do not press any buttons during setup. Otherwise, values may not be transmitted correctly and there is arisk of value errors and inaccuracies.
The setup process is completed when the indoor (5/6) and outdoor (1/16) measurement data is displayed
If the base station still does not receive a signal from the measuring station, press and hold the SEARCH button (21) for approx. 3 seconds to start the manual search for the signal.

Basic and manual settings

Automatic setting using the DCF signal

After the first time the base station is switched on and successful transmission is established between the base station and the measuring station, the clock will automatically search for a DCF signal. During the search, the wireless symbol (8) will flash.
After the first time the base station is switched on and successful transmission is established between the base station and the measuring station, the clock will automatically search for a DCF signal. During the search, the wireless symbol (8) will flash.

Note – Time settings

The search process takes about 7 minutes. If the search fails, it ends and is repeated at the next clock hour.
In the meantime you can, however, set the time and the date manually.
The clock automatically continues to search for the DCF signal on a daily basis (between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). If the signal is received successfully, the manually set time and date are overwritten.
Press and hold the – button (19) again for approx. 3 seconds to stop the manual search.

Note – Summer time

The clock automatically switches to summer time. appears on the display as long as summer time is activated.

(Manual) settings

Press and hold the – button (19) for approx. 3 seconds to stop the search for the DCF signal. The wireless symbol (8) goes out and you can set the time manually.
Press and hold the MODE button (17) for approx. 3 seconds to make the following settings one after the other:
- 12/24 hour format
- Time zone
- Hours
- Minutes
- Year
- Month
- Day
- Weekday
To select the individual values, press the + button (18) or the – button (19) and confirm each selection by pressing the MODE button (17).
Press the MODE button (17) immediately to adopt the set value displayed and to skip onwards.
If you do not make an entry for 15 seconds, you automatically exit setup mode.

Note – Time zone

The DCF signal can be received over long distances, but always transmits the current Central European Time in Germany. Make sure you account for the time difference in countries with another time zone.
If you are in Moscow, the time is 3 hours later than in Germany. This means that you should set +3 for the time zone. The clock then automatically sets the time to 3 hours after the DCF signal received or relative to the manually set time.

Note – Weekday

You can choose from German (GE), English (EN), Danish (DA), Dutch (DU), Italian (IT), Spanish (SP) and French (FR) for the weekday display.

Celsius/Fahrenheit

Press the – button (19) to switch between °C and °F for the temperature display.

Alarm

Press the ALARM button (20) to display the alarm time.
Press and hold the ALARM button (20) for approx. 3 seconds to set the time of the alarm displayed. The hours display begins to flash.
Press the + button (18) or the – button (19) to select the hour for the alarm time and confirm your selection by pressing the ALARM button (20). The minutes display begins to flash.
Repeat the process to set the minutes for the alarm time.
If no entry is made for 15 seconds, setup mode automatically exits.
Press the ALARM button (20) repeatedly to activate or deactivate the daily alarm. The alarm symbol (10) will appear or disappear accordingly.
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm symbol (10) will begin to flash and an alarm will sound.
Press any button except SNOOZE / LIGHT (22) to stop the alarm. Otherwise, it will stop automatically after 2 minutes.

Note – Snooze function

While the alarm signal is sounding, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (22) to activate the snooze function. Zz begins to flash on the display. The alarm signal will be stopped for 5 minutes, after which it will sound again.
Press any button (except the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (22)) to stop the snooze function and the alarm.

Weather forecast

Based on changes in the atmospheric pressure and the data saved, the base station is able to make weather forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours.

Note – Weather forecast

The weather forecast function is not available during the first few hours of operation because it requires data that is collected during operation.

The weather forecast and the current weather are indicated by five different symbols (3):

The weather station indicates a trend as to how the values for the outdoor humidity (15), room humidity (7) and atmospheric pressure (4) are likely to develop over the next few hours.

Maximum and minimum temperature and humidity values

The base station automatically stores the maximum and minimum outdoor/indoor temperature and humidity values.
Repeatedly press the + button (18) to switch between the current temperature and humidity, minimum temperature and humidity ( MIN ) and maximum temperature and humidity ( MAX ).
Press and hold the + button (18) for approx. 3 seconds to reset the stored maximum and minimum values.

Backlight

Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (22) to light up the display for approx. 5 seconds.
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (22) again to light up the display steadily.

Note – Permanent backlight mode

Permanent backlight mode is only possible when the base station is plugged into mains power.

Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (22) while the display is permanently backlit to turn off the backlight

Care and Maintenance

Note

Disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it or if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.

Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Make sure that water does not get into the product.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical Data

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Hama GmbH & Co KG declares that the radio equipment type [00186306, 00136259] 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.hama.com->00186306, 00136259 ->Downloads.

Frequency band(s): 433 MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted: 0,123 mW

Recycling Information

Note on environmental protection:

After the implementation of the European Directive 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU in the national legal system, the following applies:

Electric and electronic devices as well as batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of sale. Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country. This symbol on the product, the instruction manual or the package indicates that a product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilising old devices/Batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

Hama GmbH & Co KG

86652 Monheim/ Germany

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