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WeatherGuide™ System with Remote Sensor
Instruction Manual
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To Power your WeatherGuide™
Base Unit
Your WeatherGuide™ base unit may be powered by either an AC
adaptor (included) or 2 AAA batteries (not included).
Adaptor power – insert the connector end of the adaptor into
the jack on the side of the base unit. Plug the other end into the
proper electrical outlet.
Battery Power – Remove the battery compartment cover on
the back of the unit. Install 2 AAA batteries. Replace the battery
compartment cover.
Important:Power the base unit before installing batteries in the re-
mote sensor,or the units’ transmissions may not properly connect.
Remote Sensor
Unscrew the 4 screws securing the remote sensor’s battery compart-
ment cover located on the back of the unit. Install 2 AAA batteries.
(Tip: Lithium batteries are recommended in extremely cold or hot lo-
cations.)
How to Set up Your WeatherGuide™ System
First, power up the base unit, using either the AC adaptor or 2 AAA
batteries. Next, install 2 AAA batteries into the remote sensor.
Place the base unit as close as possible to the remote unit.
There is a Channel switch in the remote
sensor battery compartment. Move the
switch to Channel 1.
Move channel switch
to Channel 1
Press the “TX” button located inside the
remote sensor battery compartment.This
will send a transmission signal to the base
unit.The red LED Indicator light will flash
when a signal is transmitted.
Press theTx button to send
transmission signal to base unit
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If the transmission is successful,the remote
sensor readings and a“ ” icon will appear
on the base unit.If dashes are still displayed
on the receiver unit, press the Tx button
again.
Transmission successful
To change the remote sensor’s tempera-
ture display to Celsius, press the “+C/F”
button inside the remote’s battery com-
partment.
Replace the remote’s battery compart-
ment cover.
Select °F or °C for remote
The remote will automatically transmit readings to the base unit.
• The first remote registered will transmit every 53 seconds.
• If a second remote is registered, it will transmit every 56 seconds.
• If a third remote is registered, it will transmit every 59 seconds.
Note: A maximum of 3 remote sensor units can be registered.
Should you purchase one or two additional remote units (Model 1536,
sold separately) to expand your thermometer monitoring capabilities
to multiple locations, slide the CH switch to Channel 2 to register the
second sensor and select Channel 3 to register the third sensor.The
Channel number assigned will appear on the remote’s LCD screen.
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How to Display your WeatherGuide™
Table top – use the Table Stand on the back of the base and remote
sensor units
Wall – use the keyhole on the back of the base and remote sensor units.
Keyhole
Base Unit
Remote Sensor
Table Stand
Base unit location –
Place the unit indoors in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight.
Remote sensor location –
The transmission range of the remote sensor is 100 feet.The effective
transmission range is vastly affected by obstacles such as walls, sheds,
trees, etc.Try various set ups for the best results. Shorten the distance
between receiver and remote units when necessary. Place indoor in a
well ventilated location away from direct sunlight. Place the sensor in
a dry, shaded area. Direct sunlight will heat the casing and inflate tem-
peratures readings.
Important: Though the remote unit is weather proof, it should be
placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and should never be sub-
merged in water.
A maximum of 3 remote sensor units can be registered. One
remote sensor is included.To purchase additional Remote
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Atomic Clock and Calendar
YourWeatherGuide™ has a radio-controlled clock/calendar that sets
itself to the radio signal transmitted by the U.S.Atomic Clock located
in Colorado.To synchronize the atomic clock:
1. Press and hold the “-PMCE/RCC”
button on the back of the base unit.The
unit will beep.The antenna icon
flash on the screen.
Please note: reception may take
2-10 minutes.
will
Press and hold -PMCE/RCC to
synchronize atomic clock. Release
when unit beeps.
2. When the
Atomic Clock has been successfully
synchronized.
icon is steady, the
Steady Icon = Atomic clock
synchronized
(may take up to 24 hours to
capture signal).
3. Choose your time zone by pressing the
“PMCE/RCC” button.
Press PMCE/RCC to choose
time zone.
Please note: If the
icon disappears, the Atomic time signal is not
available at the moment.Try another location later away from possible
sources of interference, such as mobile phones, appliances, computers,
refrigerators,TVs, etc. Daytime conditions such as sunlight and other
atmospheric interferences can affect synchronization; try setting the
clock during evening hours.Please note:if the signal is weak,it may take
up to 24 hours for the atomic clock to establish a connection. In the
meantime, the clock may be manually set. Once the atomic signal is
found, it will override the manually programmed time and date.
The Atomic Clock will have a daily synchronization at 2:05 am Pacific
Time every day. Each reception cycle is 2.5 minutes minimum and 10
minutes maximum.
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How to Set the Clock Manually
To manually set the clock:
1. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button.
The unit will beep.
Press and hold SET/AL to start
clock setting
2. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
set the seconds to zero. Press
“SET/AL” to enter.
3. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the hours. Press “SET/AL” to
enter.
4. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the minutes. Press “SET/AL”
to enter.
5. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
choose either the month/date or
day/month display.Press“SET/AL” to
enter.
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to
reset seconds.
6. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the year. Press “SET/AL” to
enter.
7. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the month or day. Press
“SET/AL” to enter.
Press SET/AL to enter seconds.
8. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the date or month. Press
“SET/AL” to enter.
9. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
choose a language* display. Press
“SET/AL” to enter.
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to
change minutes.
10. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
choose either the 12 or 24 hour
time display.Press“SET/AL” to enter.
11. The clock/calendar is now set.
Press SET/AL to enter minutes.
(*language options are: EN (English), DA
(Danish), ES (Spanish), NE (Dutch), FR
(French), IT (Italian), GE (German).)
Repeat to set rest of
clock/calendar settings.
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Press SET/AL after choosing
12/24 hour time.
Tip: Hold down the “+C/F” or
“-PMCE/RCC” buttons to advance the dig-
its quickly.
Clock is set
Daylight Savings Time – to turn DST
on, press “MODE” until “OFF” appears in
the clock digits. Press and hold the
“SET/AL” button until it switches to“ON”.
DST is now on. Press “MODE” to return
to the clock display.
Press Mode, then press and
hold SET/AL, then press Mode
to change DST.
How to Set the Alarm
Your WeatherGuide™ has 2 separate alarm settings.
To set one alarm:
1.Press the“MODE” button on the back of
the base unit.The unit will beep.The clock
time changes to the alarm time. “A1” ap-
pears next to the time.
Press MODE to start alarm
setting
A1
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Press and hold SET/AL
2. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button.The
unit will beep and the alarm’s hour digits
will flash.
Hour digits flash
3. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the hours. Press“SET/AL” to enter.
The minutes will flash.
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to
change hours.
4. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to
change the minutes. Press “SET/AL” to
enter.The unit will return to the clock dis-
play.
Press SET/AL to enter hours.
Minutes digits flash.
Repeat to set minutes.
5. A
icon above the time indicates
Alarm 1 is active.The unit will return to the
clock display after approximately 15 sec-
onds, or press“MODE” until the clock dis-
play returns.
Alarm 1 is active
To set two alarms:
Press the“MODE” button untilA2 appears.
Repeat programming steps for A1.
Alarm 2 is active
A
icon above the time indicates
Alarm 2 is active.
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To turn off the alarm:
Press “MODE” until the Alarm display ap-
pears. Press the “SET/AL” button. The
alarm icon will disappear. The alarm is
turned off.
Press Mode then SET/AL to turn
off alarm
No alarm icon = alarm is off.
Snooze feature
Press the“Snooze/Light” button on the top
of the base unit to silence the alarm for 5
minutes.
Press Snooze/Light to silence alarm
A
icon will flash as long as the snooze is
active.The snooze will deactivate when the
alarm is turned off.
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How to read your WeatherGuide™
The base unit displays indoor conditions from its location.
The remote unit will transmit weather readings from its location back
to the base unit.
Alternately, the remote sensor’s probe cord may be used. Plug the
probe cord into the rubber plug on the remote sensor.Allow the end
to hang where you wish to measure temperatures (out of a window,
aquariums, swimming pools, etc.)
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Base unit – Indoor and Outdoor readings
Remote unit – outdoor readings
If more than one remote sensor is in use,
press the“CHANNEL” button on the back
of the base unit to toggle between sensor
displays.
Press Channel to see different
remote sensor readings
A Channel icon on the base unit indicates
which remote sensor readings are dis-
played.
Channel icon indicates which
channel is displayed.
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Auto Scroll feature – the base unit can
be set to automatically scroll through read-
ings. To activate Auto Scroll, press the
“Channel” button on the back of the base
unit until the auto scroll symbol appears on
the LCD.The base unit will automatically
display base and remote readings for 10
seconds each.
Auto scroll will toggle between
different remote sensor readings
Temperature/Humidity Readings
Temperatures display in the center left sec-
tion of the LCD.
Indoor temperature readings – these
are temperatures at the base unit’s loca-
tion.
Outdoor temperature readings –
these are temperatures that are measured
by the remote sensor.
Temperature displays
Humidity displays in the center right sec-
tion of the LCD.
Indoor humidity readings – these are
temperatures at the base unit’s location.
Outdoor humidity readings – these are
temperatures that are measured by the re-
mote sensor.
Humidity displays
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ToView Minimum/Maximum
temperature/humidity readings
Your WeatherGuide™ will store the last
recorded high and low temperatures and
humidity over a 24 hour period.The 24 hour
period starts when the batteries are in-
stalled.
Current readings
1. Press the“Min/Max” button once to see
the highest temperature/humidity of the
day.
Press MIN/MAX to see high
and low daily temperature &
humidity
2. Press the“Min/Max” button again to see
the lowest temperature/humidity of the
day.
Minimum or Maximum readings
3.Press the “Min/Max” button a third time
to see current temperature/humidity again.
Back to current readings
To Clear the minimum or maximum read-
ings, press and hold the “Min/Max” button
while those readings are on the screen.The
reading will reset to the current tempera-
ture.
Minimum or Maximum readings
on screen
Press and hold Max/Min to
reset high/low temperature &
humidity
Min/Max readings are cleared.
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Barometric Pressure Readings
Barometric pressure refers to the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
at a given altitude. It may be expressed in either millibars
(mb)/hectopascals (hPa),or inches of mercury (inHg). A rising or falling
barometric pressure reading indicates the likelihood of fair or poor
weather conditions.
-A high or rising barometric pressure indicates fair weather conditions.
-A low or falling barometric pressure indicates poor weather conditions.
Barometric PressureTrend
Arrow icons above the barometric pres-
sure readings indicate if pressure is rising,
falling, or steady.
The bar graph illustrates the current baro-
metric pressure readings.
Barometric Pressure Graph
Barometric Pressure History
Press the “History” button on the back of
the unit to see the barometric pressure
readings for the past 12 hours. The
icon indicates which hour history is dis-
played (1 hour ago, 2 hours ago, etc.).
Press History to see Barometric
Pressure over last 12 hours
The bar graph illustrates the pressure his-
tory information.
To return to the current barometric pres-
sure readings, press “History” until the
hour icon is “0”.
History Hour Icon
Please note:until there are 12 hours of his-
tory readings, some history hours will
show dashes.
Press History until Hour Icon is
”0”. Current readings return.
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For the most accurate barometric pressure
readings,you should program your current
Altitude into yourWeatherGuide™. If the
current altitude is unknown, one reference
for altitude maps in the US is:
Press and hold History to start
altitude setting.
To program altitude:
Pressure units.
1. Press and hold the“HISTORY” button.
The unit will beep.The “mb/hPa” and
“inHg” icons flash.
2. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCR/RCC” to
choose either“mb/hPa or“inHg” pres-
sure displays. Press “HISTORY” to se-
lect. The altitude digits flash.
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to
select pressure units.
Press History to select
3. Press the “+C/F” or “-PMCR/RCC”
buttons to scroll through prepro-
grammed altitude options. Press“HIS-
TORY” to select.
Altitude digits flash.
4. The display will shortly return to the
Barometric
Pressure
display.
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to
scroll through altitudes units.
Press History to select.
(Note: Both 'mb' and 'hPa' altitudes
will be expressed in meters, while
'inHg' is expressed in feet.)
Altitude digits.
Altitude is set.
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Comfort Level Readings
YourWeatherGuide™ combines temperature and humidity readings to
determine an indoor comfort level. If the display shows WET or DRY
conditions, you may wish to adjust indoor temperature or humidity
conditions to reach a comfortable reading.
One of these Comfort Level icons will appear above the clock display:
Comfortable level, ideal range for both
temperature & humidity
Air contains excess moisture
Air contains inadequate moisture
Comfort level icon
Temperature Trend Indicators
Your WeatherGuide™ will indicate if temperatures are rising, falling,
or steady.
indicates Rising Temperatures readings
(temperatures have gone up more than 2
degrees in an hour)
indicates Steady Temperature readings
indicates Falling Temperatures (tempera-
tures have gone down more than 2 degrees
in an hour)
Temperature trending up
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Humidity Trend Indicators
Your WeatherGuide™ will indicate if humidity levels are rising, falling,
or steady.
indicates Rising Humidity readings (humid-
ity has gone up more than 2 degrees in an
hour)
indicates Steady Humidity readings
indicates Falling Humidity (humidity has
gone down more than 2 degrees in an
hour)
Humidity trending up
12-24 Hour Weather Forecast
YourWeatherGuide™ will estimate weather conditions over the next
12 to 24 hours.These estimates are based on altitude and changes in
barometric pressure.
Weather Icons
One of these weather icons will appear at the top of the display:
Sunny
Stormy
Becoming Cloudy
Snowy
Cloudy
Rain
Snowstorm
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Moon Phase and Tide
The Moon phase will automatically display according to the current
calendar.Tide levels will display as High, Medium or Low based on the
current Moon Phase.
Moon phase Icons
New Moon - The Moon's dark side is facing the Earth.The
Moon is not visible (except during a solar eclipse).
Waxing Crescent -The Moon is partly lit by direct sunlight.
The moon’s visibility is increasing.
First Quarter - One-half of the Moon is lit.The moon’s visi-
bility is increasing.
Waxing Gibbous – The moon is more than half-lit. The
moon’s visibility is increasing.
Full Moon -The Moon's lit side is facing the Earth.The Moon
appears to be fully illuminated.
Waning Gibbous - The moon is more than half-lit. The
moon’s visibility is decreasing.
Last Quarter - One-half of the Moon is lit.The moon’s visi-
bility is decreasing.
Waning Crescent -The Moon is partly lit by direct sunlight.
The moon’s visibility is decreasing.
The cycle will repeat with a New Moon.
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Backlight Feature
The base unit has a backlight for easy viewing of the screen. Press the
“Snooze/Light” button to turn the backlight on for 3 seconds.
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT for a 3 second backlight
To Switch Between °F and °C
Press the“+C/F” button to switch between
Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature dis-
plays.
Press +C/F to switch between °F&°C
Low Battery Indicator
A
on the LCD indicates the batteries are running low and should
soon be replaced.
- A
by the indoor temperature display indicates the base unit bat-
teries are low.
- A
by the outdoor temperature display or on the remote sensor
indicates the remote batteries are low.
Base Unit
Remote Sensor
Base unit batteries low
Remote sensor batteries low
Remote sensor batteries low
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Trouble-Shooting
Disconnected Signals
If the receiver unit does not receive a transmission from a remote chan-
nel for 1 hour, the display will show dashes.To correct this problem:
1. Check that the remote is properly positioned, within the appro-
priate transmission range. Transmissions are vastly affected by
building materials and where the receiver and remote units are
positioned.Try various set ups for the best results. Shorten the
distance between receiver and remote units when necessary.
2. Check to make sure the transmission path is clear of obstacles
and interference.
3. If new batteries are faulty on the initial installation, install fresh
batteries. If you did not notice the Low Battery icon warning and
the product performed correctly after initial set up, the batteries
have lost their charge. Replace batteries (see the Power Sources
section of this manual.)
4. Press the“Tx” button in the battery compartment of the remote
to send a transmission signal to the base unit.
5. Press and hold the“Channel” button on the back of the base unit.
This will clear the channel setting and the base unit will begin
searching for remote sensor transmissions.Press the“Tx” button
in the battery compartment of the remote to send a transmis-
sion signal to the base unit.
6. Please note that below 32ºF / 0ºC the LCD readout on the re-
mote unit may begin to fail display.When this happens the remote
will still transmit correct temperature readings to the receiver
unit but will not appear on the remote LCD.When the tempera-
ture rises above 32ºF / 0ºC the display will begin to function nor-
mally again.
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Transmission Collision
Signals from other household devices,such as doorbells,home security
systems and entry controls, may interfere.This is normal and does not
affect the general performance of this product.The transmission will
resume once the interference recedes.
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 gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-
terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equip-
ment 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.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users
authority to operate this device.
Problem Solving
1. If the LCD readout is faint, replace the batteries.
2. If outdoor temperature does not display on the base unit:
a) Remove and reinstall all batteries;
b) Use fresh batteries ;
c) Place the remote sensor closer to the base unit;
d) Position the base and remote so that the transmission
path is free of any obstacles, such as buildings, trees, etc.Try to
have no more than 2 or 3 walls between the units.
3. The temperature sensors are manufactured to the accurate within
plus or minus one degree, so 2 units placed next to each other
may report different readings.This is a normal occurrence with
digital sensors and should not be considered a defect.
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Precautions
1. The receiver is intended for indoor use only. It is not sealed
against moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors.
2. Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid on it, dry im-
mediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.This
may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic circuits.
4. Do not subject unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature
or humidity.This may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life
span, damaged battery or distorted parts.
5. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components.Doing so will
invalidate the warranty on this product and may cause damage.
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
6. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, carbon-
zinc (standard) or Nickel-Cadmium (rechargeable) batteries. Do
not dispose of batteries in fire.Batteries may explode or leak.Re-
move the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period
of time.
7. Always read the instruction manual before operating this product.
8. Due to continuous product improvements, the displays shown in
this manual may differ from the actual display.
Important:Though the remote unit is weather proof,it should
be placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and should
never be submerged in water.
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Specifications
Range of temperature measurement:
Receiver unit (indoor only): 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C)
Remote unit: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Indoor Humidity: 20% - 99% RH
Resolution: 0.1 degree for temperature, 1% for humidity
Temperature/Humidity trends – rising, falling or steady
Minimum/Maximum daily temperature/humidity records
Weather Forecast – 12-24 hour forecast graphics
Barometer with pressure trends, 12 hour history
Comfort Level Indicator:Wet, Comfortable, Dry
Atomic Clock with Alarm and Snooze
Moon Phase display
Low Battery Indicator
Channels: maximum of 3 remote sensors
Transmission: Max. 100 ft (30m) open area
Power:Adapter (included) or 2 AAA alkaline batteries (not
included) for receiver unit and 2 AAA alkaline batteries for remote
sensor (not included)
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One Year Warranty
This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship
for one (1) year from date of original purchase. It does not cover
damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial
use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Should this product re-
quire service (or replacement at our option) while under warranty, do
not return to retailer. Please pack the item carefully and return it pre-
paid, along with store receipt showing date of purchase and a note ex-
plaining reason for return to:
Taylor Precision Products
2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
There are no express warranties except as listed above.This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state.
For additional product information,or warranty information in Canada
or elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us through
Made to our exact specifications in China.
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reserved.Taylor® and Leading the Way in Accuracy® are registered
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WeatherGuide™ is a trademark ofTaylor Precision Products and its af-
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