Honeywell TC150 User's Manual
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1. A LED INDICATOR e Flashes once when the remote temperature sensor transmits a reading to the main unit e Flashes twice when battery power is low B BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Holds two AA size batteries C RESET e Resets all readings D CHANNEL SWITCH e Selects the desired channel E WALL MOUNT RECESSED OPENING e Keeps the remote temperature sensor on the wall F C F SELECTOR e Selects the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit BEFORE YOU BEGIN e We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote rain gauge temperature sensor and main unit when temperatures are above 32 F 0 C We recommend using lithium batteries for the temperature sensor when temperatures are below 32 F 0 C e Avoid using rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements e ALWAYS install batteries in the remote rain gauge and the remote temperature sensor before the main unit e Insert batteries before first use matching the polarity in the battery compartment e Press RESET in the remote temperature sensor after each battery change with a paper clip or similar tool e Remove protective plastic screen from LCD display If any e During an initial setup place the main unit close to the remote rain gauge and remote temperature sensor e Important Only after reception is established the remote rainfall data and temperature will appear on the main unit s display you may position a2. Honeywell Wireless Rain Gauge TC150 USER MANUAL HONEYWELL TC150 TS906 amp TS13C MANUAL ENG SIZE W65 X H105 mm BY WING TSUI 15 05 06 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4 REMOTE RAIN GAUGE 9 REMOTE SENSOR 10 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 11 BATTERY INSTALLATION 13 REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 14 MAIN UNIT 14 LOW BATTERY WARNING 14 HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND 14 GETTING STARTED 15 REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES 15 AUTO SCANNING 16 CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA 16 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 17 LOST COMMUNICATION 17 TRANSMISSION COLLISION 19 CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES 19 MANUAL SETTINGS 19 ALARMS 20 SNOOZE 22 PRECAUTIONS 22 SPECIFICATIONS 23 FCC STATEMENT 25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 26 STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION 27 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Honeywell Wireless Rain Gauge This device monitors and displays rainfall data along with the indoor outdoor temperature from up to three remote locations In this package you will find e One main unit receiver e One remote rain gauge transmitter e One remote temperature sensor transmitter TS13C Please keep this manual handy as you use your new item It contains practical step by step instructions as well as technical specifications and precautions you should know PRODUCT OVERVIEW MAIN UNIT FEATURES e Wireless transmission of the rainfall data from the remote rain gauge to the main unit up to
3. 100 feet 30 meters away e Wireless transmission of the temperature from the remote temperature sensor to the main unit up to 100 feet 30 meters away e Rainfall may be displayed in inches or mm e Programmable Rain Alarm e 7 days of rain collection history e Built in rain gauge installation level e Indoor and remote temperature display e Min Max Memory for indoor outdoor temperature e Hourly daily and weekly rainfall history e Monitors temperature in up to 3 remote locations e Quartz clock with calendar e Programmable Time Zones e Day of the week in English German French Spanish or Italian e Dual crescendo alarm with snooze e Programmable Ice Warning Alarm e Wall mount or desktop option e Low battery indicator e LED backlight FRONT VIEW RAIN MODE CONTROL PANEL A WEATHER AND TIME INFORMATION IN A THREE LINE LCD DISPLAY 228 ee ijb z mmo B ALARM button e Toggles between the rainfall modes a current rainfall data and a rain alarm programming mode e Activates the high rainfall alarm setting mode C MODE button e Toggles between the rainfall modes for the past hour 24hours and for the past 7 days D UP A button e Toggles between the rainfall modes for the past hour 24 hours and for the past 7 days e Increases all function parameters press and hold for rapid increase e Enables or disables rain alarm E DOWN 9 button e Toggles between the rainfall modes
4. CLOCK DISPLAY MODES Date is displayed in month date or date month format Each press of the MODE button on the back panel will toggle the clock modes between the time with seconds time with the day time zone and a calendar MANUAL SETTINGS CLOCK e Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds the language letters will flash e Press UP A or DOWN to change flashing letters e After the first value is set press MODE button again to move to the next value e Continue setting temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit year month date calendar format 12 or 24 hour time format hour and minutes e Press MODE for the last time to return to the default mode time of day with seconds after the last parameter is set TIME ZONE e Select Time Zone setting mode by pressing MODE button until the word ZONE will appear to the left of time display e Press and hold MODE button until flashing 0 00 digits will appear prompting to set the desired time zone in 30 minutes intervals 19 ALARMS HIGH RAIN ALARM The high rain alarm for the past 24 hours can be set and displayed at any time by pressing ALARM button on the front panel To set the high rain alarm e Press the ALARM button on the front panel until the ALARM HP will appear on the upper right corner of the rainfall information line e Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds or until the rainfall data digits will flash e Enter the rainfall amount you
5. temperature in C or F before mounting the remote temperature sensor e Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver e Set the channel The switch is located in the battery compartment Channel 1 is typically selected if only one remote sensor is being used e Install 2 AA size alkaline batteries not included matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws e Secure remote temperature sensor in the desired location MAIN UNIT e Open the battery compartment door e Install 2 batteries UM 3 or AA size 1 5V matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door LOW BATTERY WARNING A low battery indicator 4 will appear on the remote rainfall reading line and the indoor or remote temperature reading line of the main unit warning that the corresponding batteries need replacement HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND The main unit has a removable table stand that supports it on the flat surface Attach table stand to the bottom of the main unit in the slots provided The main unit can also be mounted on the wall using the recessed screw hole The table stand must be removed prior to mounting The remote temperature sensor can be similarly mounted or placed on a flat surface 14 GETTING STARTED After batteries are installed remote temperature sensor will tr
6. 4 small screws from the back of the remote temperature sensor with small Phillips screwdriver and open the battery compartment e Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and reinstall them in the same manner Remote sensor LED indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal e Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner e The remote temperature appeared on the main unit s display will show that transmission is being received successfully e Ifthe main unit display line for the remote rain gauge reading goes blank press and hold the front DOWN V button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search e If the signal still isn t received please make sure that e The remote rain gauge is in its proper location e The distance between main unit and remote rain gauge is not over 100 feet 30meters e The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote rain gauge and main unit TRANSMISSION COLLISION Signals from the other household devices such as wireless doorbells home security systems and entry control may interfere with this product or cause temporary reception interruption This is normal and will not affect the general performance of the product The transmission and reception of the remote readings will resume once the interference subsides CALENDAR AND
7. C 23 0 F to 122 0 F RF transmission frequency 433 MHz RF transmission range maximum 100 feet 30 meters Rainfall transmission cycle approximately 183 seconds 23 Remote Temperature Sensor Remote Temperature Proposed operating range with alkaline batteries 20 0 C to 70 0 C 4 0 F to 158 F Proposed operating range with lithium batteries 38 8 C to 70 0 C 38 0 F to 158 F Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F Low battery indicator RF transmission frequency 433 MHz Maximum number of remote sensors 3 1 included RF transmission range maximum 100 feet 30 meters Temperature transmission cycle approximately 45 seconds Power Main unit 2 AA size UM 3 1 5V batteries not included Remote sensor 2 AA size UM 3 1 5V batteries not included Remote rain gauge 2 AA size UM 3 1 5V batteries not included Dimensions Main unit 2 75 L x 5 43 H x 1 02 D inches Remote sensor 2 37 L x 4 H x 1 D inch Remote rain gauge 6 49 L x 6 89 H x 4 72 D inches 24 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori
8. ansmit temperature readings at about 45 second intervals The remote rain gauge will transmit rainfall data at about 183 second intervals The main unit may take up to two minutes to receive the initial readings Upon successful reception the rainfall reading 0 00 will appear on the top line of the main unit s display and the remote temperature will appear on the line below The main unit will automatically update readings at 45 second intervals If no signals received from the remote temperature sensor within two minutes dashes 7 7 will be displayed Press and hold the front panel DOWN button on the main unit for two seconds or until Rain symbol will start flashing to initiate a signal search for the remote rainfall Press and hold the back panel DOWN button on the main unit for two seconds to initiate a signal search for the remote temperature REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES The remote temperature information is located on the middle line of the main unit s display The indoor temperature with the icon IN is located next to the remote temperature The wave icon above the remote channel number indicates the reception status from the remote temperature sensor There are three following types of the reception status that may be displayed The Unit is in searching mode A No signals Temperature readings are EN securely registered NOTE If the indoor or remote temperature goes above or below operatin
9. button on the front panel except the ALARM button The display sequence is LAST HOUR LAST 24 HOURS and LAST 7 DAYS To clear the memory press and hold MEMORY button on t he front panel for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased all the historical records will display a default reading 0 00 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE The maximum and minimum record of the indoor and remote temperatures will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit To display the minimum maximum or the current reading press MEMORY button on the back panel To clear the memory press and hold MEMORY button on the back for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased LOST COMMUNICATION e Ifthe main unit display line for the remote temperature sensor reading goes blank press and hold the back DOWN button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search If the signal still isn t received please make sure that e The remote temperature sensor is in its proper location e The distance between main unit and remote temperature sensor is not over 100 feet 30meters 17 e The path between units is clear of obstacles Shorten the distance if necessary e Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote temperature sensor and main unit e If there is no reception please perform the following steps e Bring the main unit and remote temperature sensor close together e Remove four
10. door remote temperature sensor may have reduced voltage supply and a shorter effective range We recommend using lithium batteries at temperatures of 32 F 0 C and below We also recommend covering the remote rain gauge tightly with a plastic during the winter time or move it indoors 12 BATTERY INSTALLATION REMOTE RAIN GAUGE e Unlock the funnel shaped top on the rain gauge by turning both knobs on the sides in an anti clockwise direction e Remove the funnel shaped top lifting it off the rain gauge bucket e Remove 7 small screws from the battery compartment cover using a small Phillips screwdriver e Insert 2 AA size alkaline batteries not included matching the polarities as shown in the battery compartment e Replace the battery compartment door and secure the Screws e Insert the funnel shaped top into the rain gauge bucket and secure it into place by turning the knobs clockwise RAIN GAUGE PLACEMENT TIPS e Make sure that the remote rain gauge is level check if the ball bearing inside the bucket is at the midpoint of the leveler e Place the protective screen over the top to protect the rain gauge from the debris e Mount the rain gauge using mounting hardware provided e Make sure that the rain gauge is in open area where precipitation falls directly into the gauge s bucket ideally 2 3 feet above the ground REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR NOTE Install the batteries select the channel and
11. e Keeps main unit in upright position on a flat surface 7 REMOTE RAIN GAUGE FEATURES e Precipitation measurement e Remote rainfall data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal e 100 feet 30 meters transmission range without interference e Built in installation level e Mounting hardware e Non corrosive protective screen A Rain gauge bucket Holds all rain gauge components B Knob Secures the top on the rain gauge bucket C Rain gauge bucket feet Allow securing the rain gauge on its place 8 REMOTE RAIN GAUGE D Funnel shaped top with battery compartment Contains battery compartment and rainfall counting electronics E Battery compartment Holds two AA size batteries F Screws Secure battery compartment cover G Built in leveler Allows leveling rain gauge on the surface H Bucket see saw mechanism Collects the rainfall in one of its containers and self empties once full I Protective screen Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris REMOTE SENSOR FEATURES e Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal e 100 feet 30 meters transmission range without interference e LCD display of measured temperature e Three transmission 3 channels selection e Selection of the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit e Case can be wall mounted using built in hanger e oh fa s GANA fe EWN vv IZI q Cre CESKE W omn m
12. for past hour for the past 24 hours and for the past 7 days e Decreases all function parameters press and hold for rapid decrease e Enables or disables high rain alarm eEnforces the remote rain gauge signal search F MEMORY button e Toggles between the rainfall memory modes for the past hour 24 hours and for the past 7 days Clears the memory REAR VIEW TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS PANEL H MODE button e Toggles between four clock modes time with seconds time with the day of the week Time Zone programming and calendar I UP A button e Increases all time and temperature function parameters e Enables the time alarms J DOWN w button e Decreases all time and temperature function parameters e Disables the time alarms e Enforces the remote temperature sensor signal search K ALARM button e Toggles between the alarm modes weekday alarm W single alarm S and ice warning alarm Pre AL L MEMORY button e Toggles between current minimum and maximum readings of the indoor and remote temperatures e Clears the memory M CHANNEL button e Recalls a different channel of the remote temperature e Enables remote temperature channels auto scanning feature N SNOOZE LIGHT button e Enables backlight for 5 seconds e Stops any alarm temporarily O BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Accommodates 2 two UM 3 or AA 1 5V alkaline batteries P WALL MOUNT RECESSED HOLE e Keeps the main unit on the wall Q REMOVABLE TABLE STAND
13. g range stated in specifications the main unit s display will show dashes 77 AUTO SCANNING Press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back on the main unit for 2 seconds the icon will appear on the display s middle line below the remote temperature channel number All 3 remote temperatures will be displayed one by one automatically for 4 seconds each in the following sequence Channel 1 Channel 2 and Channel 3 To exit from scanning mode press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back for 2 seconds and the icon will disappear returning the main unit to the default display mode CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA The remote rainfall information line is located on the top line of the main unit s display The rain icon is located to the left of the rainfall reading and indicates the reception status from the remote rain gauge There are three following types of the reception status that may be displayed Z The unit is in searching mode a N Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm Rainfall readings are securely registered No signals detected RAINFALL HISTORY The rainfall history records will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit There are three historical records may be displayed for the past hour past day and past week To display any of available rainfall history reading use any
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15. nd mount the remote sensors the rain gauge and the temperature sensor and the main unit within the effective transmission range of 100 feet 30 meters e The remote rain gauge must be placed outdoors on the open area away from the walls fences and trees and level e Itis important that excess precipitation can freely flow from the remote rain gauge e The remote temperature sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors depending on the area where the temperature is intended to be measured If you intend measuring outdoor temperature place the remote temperature sensor outdoors 11 eThe main unit must be placed indoors NOTE 1 Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the remote rainfall and temperature data are displayed 2 The effective operating range may be influenced by the surrounding building materials and how the receiver main unit and transmitters remote rain gauge and emperature sensor are positioned 3 Place the remote rain gauge and temperature sensor so that it faces the main unit receiver minimizing obstructions such as doors walls and furniture 4 Though the remote temperature sensors are weather resistant they should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow The best suggested location for the remote temperature sensor for outdoors is under the eave on the north side of the building NOTE When the temperature falls below freezing the batteries in the remote rain gauge and out
16. ong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The information above is not to be used as a contact for support or sales Please call our customer service hotline refer to the Standard Warranty Information for all injuries instead 26 STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is warranted from manufacturing defects for one year from date of retail purchase It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident misuse abuse commercial use or unauthorized adjustment and repair Note that online product registration is required to ensure valid warranty protection To register your product go to our Company website at www honeywellweatherstations com Click Online Product Registration under the Customer Service menu Should you require assistance with this product and its operation please contact our Customer Service Hotline 1 866 443 3543 Please direct all returns to the place of the original purchase Should this not be possible contact Hideki Customer Service Hotline for assistance to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Returns without a return authorization will be refused Please retain your original receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy for proof of purchase Copyrig
17. re a few precautions e Do not immerse the units in water e Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive materials They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuits e Do not subject the product to excessive force shock dust temperature or humidity which may result in malfunctions shorter lifespan damaged batteries and damaged parts e Do not tamper with the units internal components Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage These units contain no user serviceable parts e Use only fresh batteries Do not mix new and old batteries e Read the user s manual thoroughly before operating the units 22 SPECIFICATIONS Main Unit TIME 12 24 hour display in hh mm format Date format month day or day month format Day of the week is selectable in five languages English Spanish French German Italian Time zone manual adjustment Dual two minute crescendo alarms with 8 minutes snooze Programmable ice warning alarm Channel 1 WEATHER Rainfall Proposed operating range 0 to 1999 9mm 0 to 78 74 inch Rainfall resolution 0 04 inch 1mm Indoor Temperature Proposed operating range 5 0 C to 50 0 C 23 0 F to 122 0 F Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F User selectable F or C temperature display LED backlight Low battery indicator Wall Mount or Desktop option Remote Rain Gauge Remote Rainfall Data Proposed operating range 5 0 C to 50 0
18. tton again to confirm and the weekday alarm time will be set e Set Single day alarm if desired in the same manner SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM If Weekday or Single day alarm is set the Ice Warning Alarm can be programmed e Press the back panel ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode The abbreviation OFF with a PRE AL next to it will be displayed Press and hold the back panel ALARM button for two seconds The 30 number will flash meaning that if selected the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the Weekday or Single alarm e Enter the desired minutes from 15 to 90 minutes in 15 minutes intervals using UP A or DOWN W Press back panel ALARM button again to confirm and exit from the alarm setting mode 21 Enter the hour using back panel UP A or DOWN V ACTIVATING THE ALARM e Press ALARM ON OFF button to enter into the alarms mode e Press DOWN to activate or UP A to deactivate desired alarm When alarms are activated the corresponding icons will be displayed SNOOZE When any alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT button to temporarily stop the alarm After the SNOOZE LIGHT is depressed the alarm sound will resume in eight minutes If the alarm is not disabled after that it will sound for four more minutes and then will stop by itself PRECAUTIONS This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully Here a
19. ty to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures OReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Olncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver OConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected OConsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name Hideki Electronics Inc Address 7865 SW Mohawk Tualatin OR 97062 Telephone No 1 503 612 8395 declare that the product Product No TC150 Product Name Wireless Rain Gauge Manufacturer Hideki Electronics Ltd Address Unit 2304 06 23 F Riley House 88 Lei Muk Road Kwai Chung New Territories H
20. want to set the rain alarm for using the front panel UP A or DOWN V e Press the ALARM button again to confirm and the high rain alarm will be set NOTE Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm TIME ALARMS The Wireless Rain Gauge has three available time alarms Weekday alarm W Single alarm S and Ice Warning Alarm Pre Al e If Weekday alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash Mondays through Fridays e If Single day alarm is activated it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will flash only for this specific day and will not activate on subsequent days e If Ice Warning Alarm is activated in will sound at the set time and alarm icon will flash if the remote temperature for Channel One 1 will reach 35 6 F 2 C and below NOTE Ice Warning Alarm can be set only if one or both of the Weekday or Single alarm are programmed 20 SETTING THE WEEKDAY AND SINGLE DAY ALARMS e Press ALARM button once to enter into the alarms setting mode The default alarm is a Weekday alarm The abbreviation OFF with a letter W next to it will be displayed if the alarm has not been set previously Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds The hour digit will flash Press the ALARM again The minute digits will flash Enter the minutes using UP A or DOWN Y Press the ALARM bu
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