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Weather Station

AUK-WS-11

Operating instructions

Issued: November 2007

Introduction:

Congratulations on choosing to buy an Ascot product. By doing so you

now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a

product made by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers. All products

brought to you by Ascot are manufactured to the highest standards of

performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer

service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year

Warranty. Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address

provided. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to

come.

1 Scope of application ...................................................................1

2 Safety and maintenance .............................................................1

2.1 Safety information ..............................................................1

2.2 Repair .................................................................................1

2.3 Conditions for operating environment ................................1

2.4 Ambient temperature ..........................................................1

2.5 Electro-magnetic compatibility...........................................1

2.6 Battery operation ................................................................1

2.7 Disposal..............................................................................1

2.7.1 Disposal of batteries ......................................................1

2.7.2 Disposing of the Weather Station..................................1

2.7.3 Disposing of the packaging ..................................................1

2.8 Maintenance .......................................................................1

2.9 Cleaning and care ...............................................................1

2.10 Storage................................................................................1

2.11 Information concerning these operating instructions ..........1

2.12 Contents..............................................................................2

3 Display and function keys..........................................................2

3.1 Base station.........................................................................2

3.2 External sensor ...................................................................2

4 Putting the device into operation ..............................................2

5 Modes / Function keys................................................................3

5.1 Time, date and time zone....................................................3

5.1.1 Radio clock time............................................................3

5.1.2 Manual Setting ..............................................................3

5.2 Phase of the moon...............................................................3

5.3 Rising and setting times of the sun and moon.....................3

5.4 Alarm..................................................................................4

5.4.1 Setting the alarm............................................................4

5.4.2 Switching the alarm on/off ............................................4

5.4.3 Snooze function.............................................................4

5.4.4 Turning off the alarm.....................................................4

5.5 Temperature and humidity..................................................4

5.5.1 Temperature and humidity display ................................4

5.5.2 Min/Max memory for temperature and humidity.......... 4

5.5.3 Deleting the min/max memory...................................... 4

5.5.4 Selecting °Celsius / °Fahrenheit.................................... 4

5.5.5 Trend display for internal and external temperature and

internal and external humidity ......................................................5

5.5.6 External sensor.............................................................. 5

5.5.7 Technical data, temperature and humidity..................... 5

5.6 Atmospheric pressure ......................................................... 5

5.6.1 Atmospheric pressure display ....................................... 5

5.6.2 Weather forecast............................................................5

5.6.3 Technical data for atmospheric pressure ....................... 5

5.7 Light ................................................................................... 6

6 Assembly.....................................................................................6

7 Change battery display and changing the batteries ................6

7.1 Base station ........................................................................ 6

7.1.1 Change battery display.................................................. 6

7.1.2 Changing the batteries................................................... 6

7.2 External sensor ................................................................... 6

7.2.1 Change battery display.................................................. 6

7.2.2 Changing the batteries................................................... 6

8 Declaration of conformity..........................................................6

9 Troubleshooting .........................................................................6

1 Scope of application

This weather station has been designed for use solely as a weather

station. Weather stations supply information about room climate, can be

used to forecast the local weather and to receive information about the

external temperature, external humidity, and can give information about

frost (car drivers, agriculturalists, etc.). The weather station can be used

in the customer’s domain within the specified tolerances. Do NOT use

the weather station for commercial or professional weather forecasts. It

is not permitted to use the weather station for purposes other than those

described in the operating instructions as this may result in damage and

injury. No liability will be accepted for claims arising from improper

use. You will find further instructions and explanations in the operating

instructions.

2 Safety and maintenance

2.1 Safety information

Please read this section carefully and follow all the information given.

This will ensure reliable operation and ensure that the weather station

will serve you for a long time. Keep the packaging and operating

instructions in a safe place so that you can give these to the new owner if

you sell the weather station.

Never open the base station housing and the external sensor housing.

These do not have any parts to be maintained (the exception to this is

opening the battery compartments to insert or change the batteries. See

point 7 Change battery display and changing the batteries). Do not put

any objects on the base station or on the external sensor and do not exert

any pressure on the display. This could cause the display to break. To

avoid damage do not touch the display with sharp objects.

2.2 Repair

In the event of necessary repair or a technical problem, please contact

our service centre. You will find the address on the guarantee card.

2.3 Conditions for operating environment

The base station is not protected against splashes. Ensure that your base

station is not subject to wet conditions or constant high levels of

humidity and avoid conditions which are dusty, hot and long periods of

direct sunlight. In order to ensure optimum radio registration, place or

hang the base station in a stable position, but not on a metallic surface.

The external sensor is protected against splashes. To use the device

outdoors, please choose a location in which the external sensor is not

exposed to rain or direct sunlight. Ignoring this information may result in

faults or damage to the weather station or the external sensor.

2.4 Ambient temperature

The base station can be operated constantly in an ambient temperature

from 0° to 50°C. It should only be exposed to temperatures from -10° to

0°C for short periods. If the base station is not being used, it can be

stored at temperatures of between -10° to 50°C. The external sensor can

be operated constantly in an ambient temperature from -10° to 50°C. It

should only be exposed to temperatures of -25° to -10°C and 50°C to

60°C for short periods of time. If the external sensor is not being used, it

can be stored at temperatures of between -10° to 50°C.

2.5 Electro-magnetic compatibility

If possible, do not place the base station or the external sensor near to

computers, printers, television sets, mobile telephones or radios as

devices with strong EMC rays and other radio stations can interrupt or

prevent radio reception.

2.6 Battery operation

The base station is operated by two 1.5v AA batteries and the external

sensor is operated by two 1.5v AAA batteries. Below you will find

information about using batteries.

Always replace batteries with batteries of the same type. Batteries must

not be recharged or reactivated by other means. Do not dismantle

batteries, throw them in the fire or shortcircuit them. Always keep

batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can be harmful if

swallowed. Therefore keep batteries and the weather station out of the

reach of infants. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help

immediately.

Batteries cannot withstand heat. Avoid allowing the base station or the

external sensor and therefore the batteries from becoming too hot.

Ignoring this information may result in damage and in some

circumstances may cause the batteries to explode. Temperatures of

below 0°C can have a negative effect on the life of batteries. You will

find information on changing batteries under point 7, Change battery

display and changing batteries.

Tip: Please position the external sensor in such a way that it is not

exposed to extremes of heat or cold. In extremely cold conditions, the

batteries and therefore the transmission signal will be adversely affected.

2.7 Disposal

2.7.1 Disposal of batteries

Batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. Batteries can

be disposed of correctly by shops selling batteries and at municipal

recycling points where there are appropriate containers.

2.7.2 Disposing of the Weather Station

When you wish to dispose of your Weather Station, please refer to

current conditions. Your local authority will give you their current

information.

Importer: 11/2007

KRIPPL-WATCHES

Warenhandels GmbH

Maria-Theresia-Straße 41

A-4600 Wels

2.7.3 Disposing of the packaging

Dispose of the Weather Station packaging according to current

conditions. Your local authority will give you their current information.

2.8 Maintenance

Note: There are no parts inside the Weather Station housing which need

maintenance or cleaning.

2.9 Cleaning and care

Clean the base station and the external sensor using a soft, damp, lint-

free cloth only. Do not use solvents, abrasive or gaseous cleaning agents.

Take care that drops of water do not remain on the display. Water can

cause long-term discoloration. Do not expose the base station display or

the external sensor display to glaring sunlight or ultra-violet rays.

2.10 Storage

Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the Weather Station for

a while. To store the Weather Station, please note the information in

point 2.3, Operating environment conditions and point 2.4, Ambient

temperature. The base station and the external sensor should be stored

safely. Avoid high temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight) and permanently

damp environments.

2.11 Information concerning these operating

instructions

We have structured these operating instructions for the Weather Station

so that you can find the relevant information by topic using the table of

contents.

As additional help for your Weather Station, use the FAQs (frequently

asked questions) which can be called up on our product service page on

the Internet. http://www.produktservice.info EAN Code: 25041101

You can also contact us at the following address if you have any other

questions:

Service address: Freepost RLTU-ZYZE-SKLG

KRIPPL-WATCHES

212 Piccadilly

London W1J9HG

E-mail address: service@produktservice.info

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Overview

Function Description
Time, Date, and Time Zone
Moon Phase
Rising and Setting Times of the Sun and Moon
Alarm
Temperature and Humidity
Atmospheric Pressure
Weather Forecast
Light
Important Technical Specifications
Ambient Conditions
Power Supply
Temperature and Humidity Data
Atmospheric Pressure Data
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The AUK-WS-11 Weather Station is a comprehensive device designed to provide information about room climate, local weather forecasts, and external temperature and humidity, including frost warnings. It is intended for domestic use and comes with a 3-year warranty.

Function Description:

The weather station features a base station and an external sensor, communicating wirelessly on a 433 MHz frequency with a range of up to 40 meters in optimum conditions.

Time, Date, and Time Zone:

Radio Clock Time: The device automatically synchronizes with the DCF77 radio clock signal transmitted from Mainflingen, Germany, ensuring precise time and date display, including automatic adjustment for summer/winter time. The radio tower symbol indicates signal reception (constant for received, flashing for seeking, not visible for lost/manual).
Manual Setting: If the radio signal is unavailable, the year, month, day, hours, minutes, and 12/24-hour format can be set manually.
Time Zone Setting: Users can adjust the time zone by +/- 12 hours to account for different geographical locations.
Country and City Selection: The device allows selection of a country and city from a predefined list to ensure accurate calculations for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset.

Moon Phase:

The moon phase is automatically calculated and displayed based on the current date, showing symbols for full moon, waning moon, new moon, and waxing moon.

Rising and Setting Times of the Sun and Moon:

This feature displays the calculated rising and setting times for the sun and moon based on the selected country and city. The initial city is set to Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and can be changed by the user.

Alarm:

Two Configurable Alarms: The base station offers two independent alarm settings (A1 and A2).
Alarm Setting: Alarm times can be set manually for both alarms.
Alarm On/Off: Alarms can be individually switched on or off, indicated by bell symbols.
Snooze Function: A 5-minute snooze period can be activated by pressing the LIGHT/SNOOZE key when the alarm rings.
Turning Off Alarm Tone: The alarm tone can be turned off while keeping the alarm activated for the next day.

Temperature and Humidity:

Internal Temperature and Humidity Display: Shows current readings, min/max memory, and trend display for both internal temperature (°C/°F) and interior air humidity. A low battery indicator for the base station is also present.
External Temperature and Humidity Display: Displays current readings, min/max memory, and trend display for up to three external sensors. It also includes a low battery indicator for external sensors.
Trend Display: Arrows indicate the direction of change (upwards for rising, downwards for falling, horizontal for no change) for both internal and external temperature and humidity if the change is greater than 1 degree or 1% within an hour.
Min/Max Memory: Records and displays the maximum and minimum values for temperature and humidity.
Deleting Min/Max Memory: Stored min/max values can be deleted.
Celsius/Fahrenheit Selection: Users can switch between °C and °F for both internal and external temperature displays.
External Sensor Display: The external sensor itself has a display showing its measured temperature and humidity.
Registering Additional External Sensors: The device supports up to three external sensors. Additional sensors can be registered by setting their channel selector (1, 2, or 3) and inserting batteries.
Changing Channel Display: The base station can manually switch between registered external sensor channels or automatically cycle through them if a rounded arrow is shown.

Atmospheric Pressure:

Atmospheric Pressure Display: Shows current atmospheric pressure in hPa.
Setting Atmospheric Pressure Value: The atmospheric pressure can be manually set between 850 and 1050 hPa.
Atmospheric Pressure Diagram: Displays the development of atmospheric pressure over the past 12 hours in 5 stages (0, 1, 3, 6, and 12 hours ago) using a bar chart. A scale on the right compares results in hPa, with one bar equaling 2 hPa.
Atmospheric Pressure Min/Max Memory: Records and displays the maximum and minimum atmospheric pressure values over the past 12 hours. These values cannot be deleted.

Weather Forecast:

5-Symbol Weather Forecast: Provides an approximate weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours within a 30-50 km radius, using symbols for sunny, light cloud, cloudy, rain, and snow.
Frost Warning: A snowflake symbol and exclamation mark flash if the external temperature is between +1°C and -1°C, and are displayed constantly if the temperature falls below -1°C.
Bad Weather/Storm Warning: Flashing weather forecasting symbols indicate pending bad weather or a storm front, especially with falling atmospheric pressure.
Weather Tendency: An arrow indicates the atmospheric pressure trend (upwards for rising, downwards for falling, horizontal for constant) if the pressure changes by more than 1 hPa within an hour.

Light:

Display Backlight: Pressing the LIGHT/SNOOZE key illuminates the display for approximately 5 seconds, allowing readability in the dark.

Important Technical Specifications:

Ambient Conditions:

Base Station Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (constant), -10°C to 0°C (short periods).
Base Station Storage Temperature: -10°C to 50°C.
External Sensor Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C (constant), -25°C to -10°C and 50°C to 60°C (short periods).
External Sensor Storage Temperature: -10°C to 50°C.
Humidity: The base station is not protected against splashes; avoid wet conditions, high humidity, dust, and direct sunlight.
Radio Reception: Avoid placing near computers, printers, televisions, mobile phones, or radios to prevent interference.

Power Supply:

Base Station: 2 x 1.5V AA batteries.
External Sensor: 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries.

Temperature and Humidity Data:

Base Station Temperature Range: 0 to +50°C (+32 to +122°F).
Base Station Temperature Resolution: 0.1°.
Base Station Temperature Accuracy: +/-1°C and +/- 1.8°F.
Base Station Temperature Interval: Every 10 seconds.
External Sensor Temperature Range: -25 to +60°C (-13 to +140°F).
External Sensor Temperature Resolution: 0.1°.
External Sensor Temperature Accuracy: +/-1°C and +/- 1.8°F.
External Sensor Temperature Interval: Every 30 seconds.
Humidity Range (Base Station & External Sensor): 20 to 99%.
Humidity Resolution: 1%.
Humidity Accuracy: +/-10%.
External Sensor Transmission Distance: Max. 40 meters in the open.
External Sensor Transmission Frequency: 433 MHz.

Atmospheric Pressure Data:

Range of Measurement: 950 to 1,050 hPa.
Interval of Measurement: Every hour.
Resolution: 1 hPa.

Usage Features:

Placement: The base station can be fixed to a wall or placed on its stand. The external sensor also has a wall fixing kit and a retractable stand. For optimal radio registration, place the base station in a stable position, not on a metallic surface.
Outdoor Use: The external sensor is protected against splashes; for outdoor use, choose a location not exposed to rain or direct sunlight.
Battery Replacement: Always replace batteries with the same type, observing polarity. New batteries are recommended over rechargeable ones.
Data Loss on Battery Change: Changing batteries in the base station will result in the loss of stored data (city, country, sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, and atmospheric pressure settings), requiring re-entry.
Sensor Extension Cable: An optional sensor extension cable (not included) can be used to place the external sensor outside while keeping the main unit indoors.
Troubleshooting: The manual provides guidance for common issues like lost external sensor signal, incorrect temperature/humidity display, or radio clock signal reception problems.

Maintenance Features:

No Internal Maintenance: The Weather Station housing contains no parts that require maintenance or cleaning.
Cleaning: Clean the base station and external sensor with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth only. Avoid solvents, abrasive, or gaseous cleaning agents. Prevent water drops from remaining on the display to avoid discoloration.
Storage: If not using the device for an extended period, remove the batteries. Store the base station and external sensor safely, avoiding high temperatures (e.g., direct sunlight) and permanently damp environments.
Battery Disposal: Batteries should be disposed of at designated recycling points, not with household waste.
Device Disposal: Refer to local authority information for proper disposal of the Weather Station packaging and the device itself.

Ascot AUK-WS-11 Specifications

General

Brand	Ascot
Model	AUK-WS-11
Category	Weather Station
Language	English

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