Irox HBR636 weather station
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1. you may rotate from one of the following dispalys to the next Hour Minute Second Hour Minute Weekday Hour Minute Weekday of the Time Zone Hour Minute Second of the Time Zone Day Month 4 3 2 WAKE UP ALARM FUNCTION There are three time alarms available on the main unit Weekday Alarm mw The alarm sound will be activated and the icon will flash on weekdays Mo Fr when it is armed and the alarm time is reached Single Alarm ps The alarm sound will be activated and the icon will flash when it is armed and the alarm time is reached Once it finished it will be disabled automatically Pre Alarm PRE AL The pre alarm will be activated and the icon will flash if the temperature of channel 1 is falling to 0 C or below It is programmable 15 30 45 60 or 90 minutes earlier than the weekday alarm or single alarm time ACTIVATING DEACTIVATING THE TIME ALARMS 1 Press ALARM to rotate between Weekday Alarm Time displays OFF if weekday alarm deactivated Single Alarm Time displays OFF if single alarm deactivated Pre Alarm Time displays OFF if pre alarm deactivated When the above alarms are displayed pressing UP A will activate pressing DOWN will deactivate the corresponding alarm Note Press MODE anytime during above alarm selection mode to return to normal clock display 5 TROUBLESHOOTING In case of a malfunction always check the batteries and replace them in the main unit and in2. buttons are pressed for 5 seconds the unit will automatically return to the default Pressure and Weather Forecast Mode VIEWING PRESSURE TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CHARTS The bar chart in Pressure Window can be configured to display a historical data for the sea level pressure and temperature or humidity for channel 1 only channel 1 After selecting the Pressure Window press and hold ALARM button to toggle the bar chart between the sea level pressure with a word PRESSURE displayed at the right bottom corner of the chart temperature with a thermometer icon and CH1 and a humidity with RH icon and CH1 4 1 3 MOON PHASE In steps of 3 days the current moon phase is displayed by the following icons the dark part is same as with the moon dark New Waning First Waxing Full Waning Last Waning Moon Crescent Quarter Gibbous Moon Gibbous Quarter Crescent VIEWING REMOTE CHANNEL TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Select the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window Static Display Press the CHANNEL button to select measurements from different remote sensors channel 1 2 or 3 Channel Auto Scan Display To enable an automatic scan of all present channels press and hold CHANNEL until the icon is displayed The measurements from each remote channel will be alternately displayed with a 5 seconds viewing NOTE the channel auto scan feature can be active only if there are more than one remote sensors operating and are MODE to different
3. to 24 hours When the i degay chy rn xn Forecast Partly i Heavy Heavy ae Cloudy Cloudy Rainy Rainy Snowy Snowy 40 4 1 2 SETTING INITIAL PRESSURE PARAMETERS NOTE The unit will automatically exit any programming mode if it does not detect a button press for about 1 minute SELECT PRESSURE AND ALTITUDE UNITS Select the PRESSURE window Press MODE button to toggle through selections until SEA LEVEL or LOCAL barometric pressure is displayed Press and hold MEM button to enter the setting of the pressure unit unit blinking Press the UP A or DOWN YF button to select the preferred barometric pressure unit hPa mBar inHG or mmHg hPA is the international standard 1hPA 1 mBar Press MEM to confirm your selection Then press MODE to move to the Altitude unit selection mode Press and hold MEM button to enter select the altitude unit unit blinking Press the UP A or DOWN button to select FEET or METER Press MEM to confirm PROGRAMMING ALTITUDE Select the PRESSURE window Press MODE to move to the Altitude setting Press and hold MODE to move to the ALTITUDE value setting altitude value blinking Press UP A or DOWN Y to adjust the altitude value to your location Press and hold either button for fast adjustment Press MODE to confirm the programming selection PROGRAMMING SEA LEVEL PRESSURE not required if you did altitude Select the PRESSURE window Press MODE to toggle through s
4. KSPO 1288 10 OST IROX TE636NL amp TS21 MANUAL 2 Eng SIZE W100 x H100 mm BY Lai HZ 26 10 10 IROX HBR636 Slim Barometric Weather Station with Radio Controlled Clock Moonphase Display and In Out Thermo Hygrometer 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the HBR636 from IROX In your hands you hold a high quality weather station which we have equipped with additional functions that have above average design and functionality in a market comparison Please keep this manual handy as it contains practical instructions technical specifications and precautions In this package you will find e One main unit receiver e One separate table stand e One single channel remote sensor transmitter e One user manual FEATURES OF THE MAIN UNIT Time e Precise time and date set via radio controlled time signals DCF 77 from the time transmitter in Frankfurt e 12 or 24 hour time format selectable e Manual adjustment of time and date e Calendar date with month and day in 7 languages English German French Italian Spanish Dutch and Swedish e Dual crescendo alarms with snooze e Programmable per alert alarm in case of potential ice on the road Weather e Weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hour in seven large icons sunny slightly cloudy cloudy rainy heavy rainy snowy and heavy snowy e User defined high low temperature alarm e Indoor outdoor temperature and humidity in up to 3 remote locations Channel 1 sensor incl
5. aces emitting and radiating heat e g heating ducts or air conditioners and areas with interference from wireless devices e g cordless phones radio headsets baby monitoring devices and other electronics Important notice about batteries e The HBR636 is delivered with batteries to make the start up easy for you These batteries may not last as long as fully new batteries may Once you have to replace the batteries on the outside sensor we recommend to use alkaline batteries Advantage of this is a better performance in case the outside temperature falls below 0 32 F For optimum performance we recommend even lithium batteries e Avoid using rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements e ALWAYS install batteries in the remote sensor before the main unit e Insert batteries before first use matching the polarity in the battery compartment 39 NOTE The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70 The HBR636 shows the forecasted predicted not the current conditions The SUNNY icon indicates clear weather even when displayed during the night time 4 1 1 OPERATION OF THE WEATHER PRESSURE WINDOW For all operations described in Chapter 4 2 press UP A or DOWN until the pressure icon PRESSURE to the left of the barometric pressure value begins to flash The pressure window displays the weather forecast and the local barometric or sea level pressure Additionally
6. als from the remote sensor A Corresponding remote sensor signal received o successfully A No signals received for over 1 hour Placement of sensor and main unit e Place the remote sensor so that it faces the main unit receiver minimizing obstructions such as doors walls and furniture e Though the remote sensors are weather resistant they should be placed away from direct sunlight rain or snow The optimal location for the outdoor sensor is under the eaves on the north side of a building with free air circulation e The remote sensor can be placed on the flat surface or mounted on the wall in vertical position by using the included stand For fixing the stand use a screw rather than a nail e Ideally place the remote sensor over soil rather than asphalt which may affect the correct measurement e Avoid placing the remote sensor near sources of heat such as chimneys and heating elements e Avoid areas that collect heat from the sun and radiate heat such as metal brick or concrete structures paving and patios e The international standard for the valid air temperature measurements is 1 25meters 4 feet above the ground e When mounting the main unit on the wall or vertical surface fold the table stand back into the unit e Make sure that the main unit is locating within the operating range of all remote sensors e Ideally the main unit should be placed within line of sight of remote sensors Avoid placing the main unit where surf
7. c disturbances are typically less severe and radio signal reception may improve A single daily reception is sufficient enough to keep the clock accuracy within 1 second Make sure the unit is positioned at least 2 meters 8 feet distance from any interference source such as a TV computer monitor microwave etc Within concrete and or metal wall rooms such as basements or office buildings the signal may be weakened In such a case place the main unit near the window for better reception Sometimes it also helps to turn the unit by 90 NOTE In any of below described settings the unit will automatically exit any programming mode if it does not detect a button press for about 2 minutes Any setting made before this will not be taken over by the unit Therefore as long you are in a setting and you have made changes close the setting mode as described in below chapters HOW TO SET THE RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK 1 After the batteries are installed The clock will search the radio signal automatically DCF77 from Germany It takes about 3 10 minutes to finish this process 2 If you wish to disable the auto reception feature hold UP A for 3 seconds to disable it Having done that the tower icon will disappear 3 To enable the auto reception feature again hold UP A for 3 seconds again to start the reception and the regular synchronization daily at 0 00 3 00 6 00 and 12 00 SELECT THE CLOCK CALENDAR DISPLAY Each time you press MODE
8. channels PROGRAMMING TEMPERATURE IN CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT Select the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds to toggle the temperature unit in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F TEMPERATURE ALARM Select the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window Press ALARM button selecting the desired alarm the upper temperature alert with A icon if disabled display shows OFF or lower temperature alert with W icon if disabled display shows OFF Press and hold ALARM button until the temperature digits flashing Adjust the temperature digits using the UP A or DOWN YV Press and hold either button for fast setting Press the ALARM to confirm selection and return to the temperature alarm selection screen ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING TEMPERATURE ALARMS Once the above alerts are displayed press the UP A to enable or DOWN YF to disable the alert VIEWING MAX MIN READINGS Select the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window Press the MEM button to read the minimum temperature and humidity of all sensors indoor and remote with the MIN next MEM press the maximum values with the MAX icon and then back to the current values 45 RESETTING TEMPERATURE MEMORIES Select the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window Press and hold the MEM button for 3 seconds to clear all max min memories COMFORT LEVEL INDICATION The main unit is capable of detecting and displaying the current indoor comfort levels of the room climate The comfort level is ba
9. day The alarm will be activated again the next day if it falls within Monday to Friday If the Alarm is not interrupted by pressing the ALARM key it will repeat itself after 8 minutes for 3 times 6 BATTERY CHANGE amp BATTERY CHANGE DISPLAY The batteries last for around 8 12 months Depending on the usage of the unit and the batteries used this time can be slightly shorter or longer In order to avoid a surprising and unpleasant interruption to operations a battery symbol may appear in the temperature window with the corresponding channel This means that batteries of the displayed sensor are becoming weak and need to be replaced in the time window This means that batteries of the main unit are becoming weak and need to be replaced To change the batteries please also consult Chapter 3 Putting into operation Important Insert batteries in the correct polarity Use only new batteries and never mix old and new batteries Please also remember that used batteries should not be thrown in the household rubbish bin but handed in at the designated collection points The environment will thank you for it 4 3 1 TIME FUNCTION The radio controlled time signal DCF 77 is transmitted from the central atomic clock in Frankfurt Main It has a reception range of approx 1500 km If the tower icon is not fully lit or if the time and date are not set automatically please consider the following During night time hours atmospheri
10. e same procedure to set the year month day day month format 12 24 hour format hour and minute During the setting press and hold will change the value rapidly If there is an item you do not wish to change simply press MODE to bypass the item After the last setting pressing MODE will exit the setting mode and return to the clock mode HOW TO SET THE TIME ZONE To set the time zone make sure the display shows the time with the ZONE icon Then press and hold MODE Press UP A or DOWN YF to adjust value in steps of 30 min Press and hold either button for fast advance Press MODE to confirm your selection SETTING THE TIME ALARMS 1 Press ALARM to select the alarm which you wish to configure 2 Press and hold ALARM until hour starts flashing in the display 3 Set Alarm Hour Press UP A or DOWN Y to adjust Press and hold either button for fast changes Press ALARM to confirm your selection Set Alarm Minutes Press UP A or DOWN YF to adjust Press and hold either button for fast changes Press ALARM to confirm your selection 5 Upon completion the display will be returned to the alarm selection screen Note Pre alarm cannot be activated if weekday alarm or single alarm is not enabled STOP THE ALARM SOUND The alarm will sound for 2 minutes with increasing intensity To stop it press ALARM during the Alarm Sound to disable the alarm Note For weekday alarm pressing ALARM will only disable the alarm for the current
11. elections until SEA LEVEL is displayed Press and hold MODE until the barometric pressure digits are flashing Enter the desired sea level pressure value by pressing UP A or DOWN buttons Press and hold either button for fast adjustment Press MODE to confirm sea level value selection 4 2 TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY WINDOW The main unit supports up to 3 remote sensors each corresponding to a separate channel of the temperature and relative humidity display The temperature can be displayed in Celsius C or Fahrenheit F The main unit carries the indoor temperature and humidity sensor and uses this data to calculate the indoor comfort level Wet Comfort Dry or NO INDICATION A temperature alert function is available for all channels It can be programmed to sound once one of the remote temperatures exceeds or falls below the pre set upper and lower limits OPERATION OF THE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY WINDOW For all operations described in Chapter 4 4 press UP A or DOWN Y until the in icon to the left of the indoor temperature value begins to flash FORCED SEARCH FOR REMOTE SENSORS Select the TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window The main unit can be manually activated to search for the signal from the selected remote sensor by pressing and holding the DOWN button The wave icon above the current channel icon shows the connection status of the corresponding remote sensor vl lA NZ Searching for the sign
12. ion cycle approximately 45 seconds Wall mount or Table stand Power 2 x AAA size 1 5V batteries Dimensions 37 5 L x 110 H x 23 W mm Irox Development Technology
13. n Switzerland vRG advance recycling fee and in the EU WEEE have been paid 8 SUPPORT 9 TECHNICAL DATA This device is a new development of Irox Development Technology All information was made and checked by means of a functioning instrument It may occur that adjustments MAIN UNIT and improvements of the device will take place that due to typographical procedures were Indoor Temperature not able to be listed in this manual Should you notice deviations which make it difficult Operating range 5 C to 50 C 23 0 F to 122 0 F for you to operate and use the instrument you may at any time download the latest manual Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F onto your PC free of charge at www irox com please refer to the version number of the manual Indoor Humidity Operating Range 30 to 80 Resolution 1 Accuracy 5 Sampling Interval 10 seconds Barometric Pressure Measuring Range 750 to 1100mb hpa at 25 C 22 15 to 32 49inHG Sampling interval 20 minutes Power 2 x CR2032 size 3V batteries Dimensions 178 L x 120 H x 9 5 W mm REMOTE SENSOR Temperature Operating range with alkaline batteries 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Temperature resolution 0 1 C 0 2 F Humidity Operating Range 30 to 80 Resolution 1 Accuracy 5 Sampling Interval 10 seconds Transmitting Interval around 47 seconds RF Transmission Frequency 433 MHz RF range Maximum 100 feet 30 meters Temperature transmiss
14. n be placed indoors or outdoors depending on the area where the temperature is intended to be measured If you intend to measure outdoor conditions place the remote sensor outdoors Start up the transmitter receiver communication e It is important to power up the remote sensor BEFORE powering up the main unit Immediately after batteries are installed the remote sensor will start transmitting a temperature and humidity data to the main unit e It is strongly recommended to power up and test communication between the remote sensor and the main unit BEFORE permanently mounting the sensor outside e During initial set up place the remote sensor within a range of 1m to the main unit in the same room both receiver and transmitter far from any other electric product e After reception is established remote readings will appear on the main unit s display position the remote sensor and the main unit within the maximum transmission range of up to 30 meters 100 feet NOTE e Avoid pressing any button on the main unit before the remote readings are displayed e Transmission or reception range may be affected by trees metal structures electronic appliances surrounding building materials and how the main unit and transmitter are positioned 4 OPERATION Immediately after batteries are installed the remote sensor will start transmitting the temperature and humidity data to the main unit in regular intervals Once the main unit is powered
15. o BO 448 96 386 lt 6 8 6 Daea 2 688 68 6 To r a Derr 0 0 0 0 EEE E D OOOO AT HAA HA AAAA L J WALL MOUNT hole e A recessed opening to mount the unit on a wall K BATTERY COMPARTMENT e Accommodate two 2 CR2032 batteries L FOLD OUT TABLE STAND e In addition you will find a separate table stand giving the unit a special elegance when positioned in a shelve or on a table 36 Table of contents Introduction Operating elements 2 1 LCD display and keys front view 2 2 Stand and battery compartment rear view 2 3 Remote temperature and humidity sensor Putting into operation Operation 4 1 Weather forecast window 4 1 1 Operation of the weather pressure window 4 1 2 Setting initial pressure parameters 4 1 3 Moon phase 4 2 Temperature humidity window 4 3 Clock window 4 3 1 Time function 4 3 2 Wake up alarm function Troubleshooting Battery change Care instructions Support Technical data 2 OPERATING ELEMENTS 2 1 LCD DISPLAY AND KEYS FRONT VIEW All functions are depicted on the liquid crystal display LCD in 3 windows G MODE button e When pressure mode has been selected press once to display the local pressure altitude and sea level e Press and hold for 2 seconds to set altitude and sea level e When time mode has been selected press once to toggle between time wi
16. sed on the combination of the current indoor temperature and humidity reading The following comfort levels may be displayed COMFORT comfortable WET wet and DRY dry Indicator Temperature Humidity Shows current displayed Range Range condition 20 C to 25 C 40 RH Ideal relative humidity COM 68 F to 77 F 70 RH and temperature WET 5 C to 50 C OVER Contains excess 23 F tol22 F 70 RH moisture 5 C to 50 C BELOW Contains inadequate DRY 23 F to122 F 40 RH moisture Note If there is no comfort indication this means that it is not wet and not dry but the temperature is higher or lower than the indicated comfort level 4 3 CLOCK WINDOW ICON Time Signal Reception Strength ee Flashing Undefined data No Reception for the past 24 hours Weak signal but can be decoded Strong signal 4 If the radio signal is received the date amp time will be set automatically and the radio control signal icon Q turns on 5 If the clock fails to receive the time signal it will show the icon If the time is not correct you may set the time manually HOW TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY To set the clock manually make sure the display shows the time not the ZONE and then press and hold MODE Now it will show the language You may choose among English En German DE French Fr Italian IT Spanish SP Dutch Du and Swedish SW Press UP A or DOWN F to change it Press MODE to confirm Repeat th
17. th seconds display or time with weekday display e Press and hold for 2 seconds set language of the day of the week year digit month digit date digit hour format 12 24 hours calendar format hour digit and minute digit e When temperature mode has been selected press and hold for 2 seconds to toggle the temperature unit between Celsius or Fahrenheit H A UP button e Press to select the next available mode e Increase the parameters e In time with seconds display mode press and hold for 2 seconds to activate deactivate radio controlled time signal search manually I MEM HISTORY button e When temperature mode has been selected press to recall the minimum or maximum temperature and humidity readings of main and remote units e Press and hold for 2 seconds collected memories will be cleared e When pressure mode has been selected press once to check the historical pressure data for the past 24 hours 2 3 REMOTE TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY SENSOR A BATTERY COMPARTMENT Holds two AAA size batteries Y B WALL MOUNT RECESSED HOLE Mount the sensor using the clip on the wall Yo 1 r 3 PUTTING INTO OPERATION The communication between the main unit receiver and the remote sensor transmitter is wireless thus simplifying the installation The remote temperature sensor transmits data to the main unit with an operating range of up to 100 feet 30 meters in opened area The remote temperature sensor ca
18. the sensor s with new ones Please also check below issues before contacting customer service Main unit Radio Controlled Place unit by the window and keep it there Time signal is not overnight received Cannot locate Check batteries remote sensor Remote sensor Check location Press and hold DOWN button on the main unit to search for the signal form the remote sensor 7 CARE INSTRUCTIONS Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight over longer periods Avoid blows and shocks of any kind to the device For cleaning use a dry soft cloth that you have moistened with water and a mild cleaning agent Never use volatile substances such as benzene thinner cleansing agents in spray cans etc When the device is not being used store it in a dry area and out of the reach of small children If the device is activated under extreme coldness it may occur that the display becomes illegible As soon as it is returned to a warm environment the device will function normally Please keep the user s manual and other documents delivered with the device stored carefully so that you can reference them at a later point if necessary Please use only new batteries and never mix old and new batteries Please also remember that old batteries should not be disposed of with household waste but should be handed in at the designated collection centres Important With all Irox appliances all disposal fees i
19. uded additional sensors required for Ch 2 and 3 e Barometric pressure in imperial or metric units e Altitude adjustment for pressure compensation to sea level e 24 hour barometric pressure history chart e Comfort level indicators Dry Humid Comfort FEATURES OF THE REMOTE SENSOR e Remote data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz frequency 32 A WEATHER PRESSURE window B TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY window C CLOCK window D Y DOWN button e Select the next available mode e Press and hold for 2 seconds to search for wireless signal from remote sensor e Decrease parameters in the setting mode E ALARM button e When time mode has been selected press once to display the alarm time of weekday alarm W single alarm S and pre alarm Pre AL e Hold for 2 seconds set weekday single or pre alarm s alarm time e When temperature mode has been selected press once to display the highest or lowest temperature alarm s value e Hold for 2 seconds set the highest or lowest temperature alarm s value e When alarm is on press once to stop the alarm temporarily F CHANNEL button e Press to display the outdoor temperature readings of Channels 1 2 and 3 additional remote sensors are required e Hold for 2 seconds enter into the circulation mode and outdoor temperature readings of Channels 1 2 and 3 will be displayed automatically in every 5 seconds 2 2 STAND AND BATTERY COMPARTMENT REAR VIEW J F
20. up by activating the batteries the display will show all available LCD segments for a moment IMPORTANT After this all of the display functions will be locked for about 1 minute or as long as you are performing a setting allowing setting your local altitude and pressure parameters by pressing the UP A or DOWN and MODE buttons The locked display will show the pressure icon and abbreviation hPA mBar flashing in the Weather Pressure Window If pressure and altitude are not set within this minute the unit will self calibrate and show the default settings for the pressure and altitude sea level After this the unit will scan the remote sensors Ch to Ch 3 in the Temperature Humidity Window There is no immediate need to press any button during this process After this the unit will start to scan the DCF77 time transmitter in the Clock Window Thereby the default time the unit has started with at the beginning is 12 00 Here too there is no immediate need to press any button during this process Recommendation Allow the unit to receive the sensors and the time without touching ANY button for about 6 8 minutes during the main unit initial set up This will give the unit time to synchronize with remotes stabilize pressure readings and settle with default settings 4 1 WEATHER FORECAST This unit is capable of detecting the atmospheric pressure changes Based on collected weather data it forecasts the weather for the next 12
21. you may see some statistical data like the pressure reading and bar chart for the past 24 hours or a temperature or humidity history bar chart Pressure can be displayed in hPa mBar inHg or mmHg and altitude is set in meters or feet There are three viewing options available barometric pressure SEA LEVEL or LOCAL or ALTITUDE Local pressure is a measured value can t be adjusted while the SEA LEVEL is calculated from the Altitude setting You may also set the SEA LEVEL value directly but it is advisable to program only the Altitude and allow the unit to calculate the SEA LEVEL value The direct setting of the SEA LEVEL is only advised if you wish to calibrate the SEA LEVEL pressure based on very accurate pressure information for your location The unit is designed to measure the pressure changes at your specific location and show this value as the LOCAL barometric pressure The SEA LEVEL pressure value is meant to match your local meteo information like on TV radio newspaper etc VIEWING PRESSURE AND ALTITUDE INFORMATION Select the PRESSURE window Press MODE With each press the display will alternate between the sea level pressure local pressure and the local altitude VIEWING SEA LEVEL PRESSURE HISTORY Select the PRESSURE window Press MEM to enter the sea level pressure display When the SEA LEVEL is displayed press MEM repeatedly viewing the sea level pressure history for the past 24 hours in 1 hour intervals If no
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