CARRIN ELECTRONICS 9009 WEATHER STATION User Manual KW9009CA 2 RC
CARRIN ELECTRONICS COMPANY LIMITED WEATHER STATION KW9009CA 2 RC
Users manual
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KW9009CA(2) WEATHER STATION (RC-NONE)
USER MANUAL
1. Features
1.1 Weather Forecast - Sunny, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy and Snow
animation
1.2 Time - Dual Time setting
- 12/24 hour user selectable
- Daily Snooze Alarm function
- Perpetual Calendar Up to Year 2099
- Day of week in 8 languages user selectable
1.3 Humidity - Measurable range: 20 ~ 99%
- Max/Min Memory
1.4 Temperature - Indoor measurable range: 0 ~ 50°C [+32 ~
+122°F]
- Measures °C / °F user selectable
- Outdoor measurable range: -20 ~ 50°C [-4 ~
+122°F]
- Max/Min Memory [indoor & outdoor]
- Comfort Indicator Bar
1.5 Wireless Outdoor Sensor - Low-battery indicator for Outdoor Thermo Sensor
- Wall Mount or Table Stand
- One Wireless Thermo Sensor Included
- 433MHz RF transmitting frequency
- 30 meter [98 feet] transmission range in an open
area
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2. Main Unit Appearance
2.1 Part A- LCD
A1: Outdoor Temperature Trend
A2: Air Pressure Trend
A3: Outdoor Temperature
A4: Weather Forecast
A5: Indoor Temperature
A6: Indoor Humidity
A7: Comfort Indicator Bar
A8: Time
A9: Moon Phase
A10: Date, Day of Week
2.2 Part B- Buttons
B1: “ALARM” button
B2: “+ (12/24)” button
B3: “SNOOZE/LIGHT” button
B4: “-(C/F)” button
B5: “MODE” button
B6: “RESET” button
B7: “MAX/MIN” button
B8: “WEATHER” button
B9: “CHANNEL” button
2.3 Part C- Structure
C1: Wall Mount Hole C2: Battery Cover
C3: Stand
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3. Outdoor Thermo Sensor
D1: Transmission Indication LED
D2: Wall Mount Hole
D3: Battery Compartment
D4: “RESET” button
D5: Channel Select Switch
D6: Stand
4.Getting Started:
4.1 Main Unit:
z Open main unit battery compartment cover [C2]
z Insert 2 x AA batteries observing polarity [ “+” and“ –“ marks]
z Replace main unit battery compartment cover [C2]
z Use a pin to press the RESET [B6] button on the rear of the main unit,
the main unit is now ready for use
4.2 Outdoor Thermo Sensor
z Batteries compartment (D3) of thermo sensor is locating behind the
back cover, unscrews the batteries cover to open.
z Insert 2 x AAA batteries observing polarity [ “+” and “–“ marks]
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5. Installation
5.1 Main Unit
The main unit can be placed onto any flat surface (C3), or wall
mounted by the hanging hole (C1) at the back of the unit.
5.2 Outdoor Thermo sensor
The remote sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal
surface.
Note: Transmissions between receiver and transmitter can reach
up to 30m in open area. Open Area: there are no interfering
obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, etc.
6. Weather Forecast Function
6.1 Operation
z After Batteries inserted, OR holding “WEATHER” button (B8) for 3
seconds, weather icon flash (A4) on the LCD. Enter the current
weather pressing “-” (B4) or “+ “(B2) button. Press “WEATHER” (B8)
button to confirm the setting. The weather forecast may not be
accurate if the current weather entered is not correct.
z The current weather status should be entered again if the altitude of
the Main Unit is changed. (Barometric pressure is lower at higher
altitude location. Therefore, altitude change will affect the weather
forecast). The weather station will start the first forecast at 6 hours
later after the current weather status is entered.
6.2 Weather Conditions
There are totally 5 different weather status animations in the weather
forecast.
Sunny
Slightly Cloudy
Cloudy
Rain
Freezing or Snow
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Note:
z “ “ is shown if the weather forecast is Rainy and
outdoor
temperature (any channel) under 0
°
C.
z Frost Alert: “ ” is shown if the outdoor temperature (any channel) is
between -2
°
C ~ +3
°
C
z If there is any inconsistency of weather forecast between Local Weather
Station and this unit, the Local Weather Station's forecast should prevail.
The manufacture will not hold responsible for any trouble that may come
up due to wrong forecasting from this unit.
6.3 Barometric Trend Pointer (A2)
The trend pointer displayed on the LCD (A2) indicates the trend of
the Barometric pressure.
Indicating the
barometric pressure
trend is rising
Indicating the
barometric pressure
trend is steady
Indicating the
barometric pressure
trend is falling
7. Thermometer
7.1 RF Transmission Procedure:
z The main unit automatically starts receiving transmission from
outdoor thermo sensor for outdoor temperature after weather
condition setting.
z The thermo sensor unit will automatically transmit temperature
signal to the main unit after batteries inserted.
z For having more than one external transmitter (Maximum3),
select the Channel, CH1, CH2 or CH3 to ensure each sensor is
transmitting difference channel before inserting batteries. The
channel select switch (D5) is at the back of the thermo sensor.
z If main unit failed to receive transmission from outdoor thermo
sensor in first 3 minutes after the batteries inserted (“- - . –”display
on the LCD), hold “Channel” button (B9) for 3 seconds to receive
transmission manually. RF icon “ ” flashes on the LCD
Note: Buttons (except “Channel”&“Light” buttons) will not function while
Freezing or Snow
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scanning for thermo sensor’s signal unless they are well received or stopped
manually.
7.2 Temperature& Humidity
(1) Outdoor Temperature--- Channel Selection
z Press “CHANNEL” button (B9) to view the 3 Channel’s temperature.
The sequence is shown as follow:
PRESS “CHANNEL” button PRESS “CHANNEL” button PRESS “CHANNEL”
button
display the
three
channels
alternatively
z When viewing the record on CHANNEL 1 or 2, or 3, hold “CHANNEL”
button (B9) for 3 seconds to cancel the record on this channel
manually, and receive the transmission from channels automatically
again.
(2) Outdoor Temperature Trend
z The trend pointer (A1) displayed on the LCD indicates the trend of
the outdoor temperature.
Indicating the outdoor
temp. is rising
Indicating the
outdoor temp. is
steady
Indicating the
outdoor temp. is
falling
(3)Celsius / Fahrenheit
z Press “°C /°F” button (B4) to select Indoor/Outdoor Temperature in
Celsius mode or Fahrenheit mode.
z If the temperature is out of the measurable range, LL.L (beyond the
minimum temperature) or HH.H (beyond the maximum temperature)
will be shown on the LCD.
(4) Maximum / Minimum Temperature & Indoor Humidity Recording
Function:
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z Press “MAX/MIN” button (B7) to show the maximum recorded Indoor
/Outdoor Temperature and Indoor Humidity. “ ” is shown on the
LCD
z Press “MAX/MIN” button again to show the minimum recorded
Indoor/Outdoor Temperature and Indoor Humidity. “ ” is shown
on the LCD.
z Hold “MAX/MIN” button (B7) for 3 seconds to clear the recorded
maximum and minimum reading.
(5) Comfort Indicator Bar (A7) for the display of
pleasant/unpleasant climate, if the black dot in green zone means
pleasant climate.
8. Time and Alarm Setting
8.1 Manual Time Setting:
z Hold “MODE” button (B5) for 3 seconds to enter Clock/Calendar
setting mode.
z Press “-” (B4) or “+” (B2) button to adjust the setting and press
“MODE” button (B5) to confirm each setting.
z The setting sequence is shown as follow: Hour, Minute, Second, Year,
Month, Day, Time Zone, Day-of-week language.
z 8 languages can be selected in Day-of-week, they are: German,
French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Denmark, Russian, and English.
z The languages and their selected abbreviations for each day of the
week are shown in the following table.
Languag
e
Sunday Monday
Tuesday
Wednesd
ay Thursday
Friday Saturday
German, GE
SO MO DI MI DO FR SA
English, EN SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
Russian, RU BC ПН BT CP ЧТ ПТ СБ
Denmark,
DA
SO MA TI ON TO FR LO
Dutch, NE ZO MA DI WO DO VR ZA
Italian, IT DO LU MA ME GI VE SA
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Spanish, ES DO LU MA MI JU VI SA
French, FR DI LU MA ME JE VE SA
z If you receive no RC-DCF frequency signal, the time zone should be
set to 0. Time Zone is used in countries which can received the DCF
frequency signal but the time zone is different from German Time ( i.e.
GMT+1)
Note:
(1) Second adjusted to zero only.
(2) The Time Setting Mode will automatically exit in 15 seconds without
any adjustment.
8.3 12/24 Hour Display mode:
Press “(12/24)” button (B2) to select 12 or 24 hours mode.
8.4 Daily Snooze Alarm Function:
z Press “MODE” button (B5) to select to view :
Time Weekday Alarm Time (“AL” Shown on the
LCD)
z When viewing the Alarm Time, hold “MODE” button (B5) for 3
seconds to enter Alarm Time setting. Press “-” (B4) or “+” (B2) button
to adjust the alarm time. Press “MODE” button (B5) to confirm the
setting.
z Press “ALARM” button (B1) to switch alarm on or off. If it is on, “ ”
shown on the LCD.
z When Alarming, press “SNOOZE / LIGHT” button (B3) to activate the
snooze alarm, (“ ” flash on the LCD). The alarm will snooze for 5
minutes, then it alarms again. This snooze function can be enabled
for maximum 7 times.
z Except “Snooze” button, press any button to stop the snooze alarm.
8.5 Dual Time Setting Function
z Press “MODE” button (B5) to select to view :
Time Weekday Alarm Time Dual Time (“DT” shown on
the LCD)
z When viewing the Dual Time, hold “MODE” button (B5) for 3 seconds
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to enter Dual Time setting. “Hour” & “Min” digits flash. Press “-” (B4) or
“+” (B2) button to adjust the “hour”, press “MODE” button (B5) to
confirm and quit the setting.
9. Moon Phase Display
A: New Moon B: Waxing Crescent
C: First Quarter
D: Waxing Gibbous E: Full Moon F: Waning
Gibbous
G: Last Quarter H: Waning Crescent
10. Low battery indication:
The low battery icon “ ”will appear at particular channel
indicating that thermo sensor unit of the channel is in low battery
status. The batteries should be replaced.
11. Backlight
Press “SNOOZE/LIGHT” button (B3), back light states for 5 seconds.
12. Precautions
z Use a pin to press the reset button (B6) if the Unit does not work properly.
z All Setting Modes will automatically exit in 15 seconds without any adjustment.
z The clock loses its time information when the battery is removed.
z Avoid placing the clock near interference sources/metal frames such as
computer or TV sets.
z Do not expose it to direct sunlight, heavy heat, cold, high humidity or wet
areas
z The outdoor sensor must not be set up and installed under water. Set it up in
away direct sunlight and Rain
The Moon Phase (A9) of each day is shown on the LCD.
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z Never clean the device using abrasive or corrosive materials or products.
Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic
circuits
z If there is any inconsistency of weather forecast between Local Weather
Station and this unit, the Local Weather Station's forecast should prevail. The
manufacturer will not take responsible for incorrect forecasting from this unit
13. Specifications
Indoor Data:
Temperature range: 0 to 50°C [+32 to +122°F]
Temperature Units
Md
°C or °F [switchable]
Humidity Range: 20% to 99%
Weather Forecast:
5 icons [sunny, slightly
cloudy, cloudy, rainy &
]
Outdoor Data:
Transmission distance:
(open area) 30m @ 433MHz
Temperature range: -20 ~ 50°C [-4 ~ +122°F]
Mount: wall / table
Main Unit Dimensions: W130x h130x d30 mm
Thermo Sensor
Dimensions
:
w62 x h101 x d24 mm
Battery Requirements:
Base Station [indoor]: 2 x AA batteries
Sensors [outdoor]: 2 x AAA batteries
FCC STATEMENT
1. 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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.