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Weather Station

AUK-WS-32

Operating instructions

Issued: November 2008

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

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

2.13 Base station.........................................................................2

2.14 External sensor ...................................................................2

3 Putting the device into operation ..............................................2

4 Modes / Function keys................................................................3

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

4.1.1 Radio clock time............................................................3

4.1.2 Manual Setting ..............................................................3

4.2 Phase of the moon...............................................................3

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

4.4 Alarm..................................................................................4

4.4.1 Setting the alarm............................................................4

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

4.4.3 Snooze function............................................................. 4

4.4.4 Turning off the alarm .................................................... 4

4.5 Temperature and humidity.................................................. 4

4.5.1 Temperature and humidity display................................ 4

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

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

4.5.4 Selecting °Celsius / °Fahrenheit.................................... 5

4.5.5 Trend display for internal and external temperature and

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

4.5.6 External sensor.............................................................. 5

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

4.6 Atmospheric pressure ......................................................... 5

4.6.1 Atmospheric pressure display ....................................... 5

4.6.2 Weather forecast............................................................5

4.6.3 Technical data for atmospheric pressure ....................... 6

4.7 Light ................................................................................... 6

5 Assembly.....................................................................................6

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

6.1 Base station ........................................................................ 6

6.1.1 Change battery display.................................................. 6

6.1.2 Changing the batteries................................................... 6

6.2 External sensor ................................................................... 6

6.2.1 Change battery display.................................................. 6

6.2.2 Changing the batteries................................................... 6

7 Declaration of conformity..........................................................6

8 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: 11/2008

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: krippl@krippl-watches.com

After Sales Support

Now you have purchased an Ascot product you can rest assured in the

knowledge that as well as your 3 year parts and labour warranty you

have the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support.

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Do you have a question about the Ascot AUK-WS-32 and is the answer not in the manual?

This document describes the Weather Station AUK-WS-12, a device designed to provide comprehensive weather information and timekeeping functionalities.

Function Description

The Weather Station AUK-WS-12 is a radio-controlled weather station that includes a base station and an external sensor. It offers a wide range of features for monitoring environmental conditions and time.

Time and Date: The device displays the day, month, and day of the week, and supports both 12-hour and 24-hour clock formats. It features a time zone setting with a range of +/- 12 hours. The time is radio-controlled, based on the DCF77 signal transmitted from Mainflingen, Germany, ensuring precise timekeeping and automatic synchronization for summer and wintertime changes. If the radio signal is not available, the time and date can be set manually. The base station indicates the radio clock signal status with a radio tower symbol: constant for received, flashing for seeking, and not visible for lost signal or manual setting.

Alarms: The Weather Station includes two configurable alarm settings (A1 and A2) with a snooze function. When an alarm rings, pressing the LIGHT/SNOOZE key activates a 5-minute snooze period. Alarms can be turned off temporarily (to ring again the next day) or completely switched off.

Temperature and Humidity: The device measures and displays both internal and external temperature and humidity. It shows current readings, minimum/maximum memory, and trend displays for both. Temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. The external sensor transmits data at 30-second intervals. The base station can register up to three external sensors, with the ability to display data from a selected sensor or cycle through them automatically. Low battery indicators are provided for both the base station and external sensors.

Atmospheric Pressure and Weather Forecast: The Weather Station displays atmospheric pressure in hPa and includes a trend display. It also features an air pressure diagram showing the development of air pressure over the past 12 hours in 5 stages. Based on atmospheric pressure changes, the device provides a weather forecast using 5 symbols (sunny, light cloud, cloudy, rain, snow) and a weather tendency indicator (rising or falling pressure). For an accurate forecast, initial atmospheric pressure values need to be configured.

Astronomical Data: The device calculates and displays the moon phase, time of sunrise and sunset, and time of moonrise and moonset. These calculations are based on the current date and require the city and country settings to be configured for accuracy.

Light: The LIGHT/SNOOZE key allows for a temporary backlight of approximately 5 seconds, enabling readability in the dark. Continuous backlighting is not available to conserve battery life.

Important Technical Specifications

Radio Clock:

Time basis: Cesium atom clocks (Physikalischen-Technischen Bundesanstalt in Brunswick, Germany).
Signal: DCF77 long-wave transmitter (Mainflingen, Germany).
Transmission range: Approximately 1,500 km.
Synchronization: Automatic, several times a day.

Temperature:

External sensor temperature range: -25 to +60°C (-13 to +140°F).
External sensor temperature resolution: 0.1°C/°F.
External sensor temperature accuracy: +/- 1°C.
Internal temperature resolution: 0.1°C/°F.
Internal temperature accuracy: +/- 1°C.
Measurement interval (external sensor): 30 seconds.

Humidity:

External sensor humidity range: 1% to 99%.
External sensor humidity resolution: 1%.
External sensor humidity accuracy: +/- 10%.
Internal humidity resolution: 1%.
Internal humidity accuracy: +/- 10%.
Measurement interval (external sensor): 30 seconds.

Atmospheric Pressure:

Range of measurement: 950 to 1,050 hPa.
Interval of measurement: Every hour.
Resolution: 1 hPa.
Accuracy: +/- 5 hPa.

Wireless Transmission (External Sensor to Base Station):

Frequency: 433 MHz.
Range: Up to 40 meters (can be limited by obstructions like stonework, reinforced concrete, metal-framed windows, fog, and overlapping radio waves).
Maximum external sensors: 3.

Power Supply:

Base station: 2 x 1.5V AA batteries.
External sensor: 2 x 1.5V AAA batteries.

Usage Features

Initial Setup: Upon inserting batteries (base station first, then external sensor), the device automatically searches for the DCF77 radio clock signal. The external sensor begins transmitting temperature and humidity data. For accurate astronomical data and weather forecasts, users need to configure their country and city, and set initial atmospheric pressure values.

Manual Settings: If the radio clock signal is not received, users can manually set the year, month, day, hours, minutes, 12/24-hour format, and time zone. City and country settings for astronomical data can also be manually adjusted.

Sensor Management: The base station can connect to up to three external sensors. Users can select which sensor's data to display or enable automatic cycling through all registered sensors. The TX key on the external sensor allows for manual transmission of data.

Min/Max Memory: The device stores minimum and maximum values for temperature and humidity. These values can be viewed and deleted.

Placement: The base station can be placed on a stand or mounted on a wall using the provided wall fixing kit. The external sensor also has a retractable stand and a wall fixing kit. It is recommended to place the external sensor where it is exposed to actual weather fluctuations, not in direct sunlight or indoors.

Troubleshooting: The manual provides guidance for common issues such as external sensor not registering (due to weak batteries, obstructions, or interference), incorrect temperature/humidity display, and radio clock signal loss. It suggests checking batteries, reducing distance between units, avoiding electromagnetic interference, and trying different locations.

Maintenance Features

Battery Replacement: The device indicates low battery status with a battery symbol on the display. When batteries are low, they should be replaced with new ones (AA for base station, AAA for external sensor). It is crucial to insert batteries with correct polarity and to replace all batteries in a set. After changing batteries, especially in the external sensor, re-registration of the sensor might be necessary.

Battery Compartment: The battery compartments are located at the rear of both the base station and the external sensor. For the external sensor, the retractable stand needs to be pushed in to access the battery compartment cover, which may require a small screwdriver. Care should be taken not to jam or lose the battery compartment cover seal during replacement.

Cleaning: The device can be cleaned with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. Abrasive cleaners or solvents should not be used as they can damage the display and casing. The display should not be wiped with a dry cloth to avoid static discharge.

Environmental Conditions: The device is designed for indoor use for the base station and outdoor use for the external sensor. It should be protected from direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and humidity. It is not suitable for use in saunas, swimming pools, or areas with strong electromagnetic interference.

Disposal: The device and its batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. They should be taken to appropriate collection points for electronic waste and batteries, respectively, to ensure proper recycling and minimize environmental impact.

Ascot AUK-WS-32 Specifications

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Brand	Ascot
Model	AUK-WS-32
Category	Weather Station
Language	English

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