WEATHER STATION

Instruction Manual
Cat. No. 35.1109.IT

Thank you for choosing this wireless weather station from

TFA.

BEFORE YOU USE IT

Please be sure to read the instruction manual
carefully.
This information will help you to familiarise yourself with
your new device, learn all of its functions and parts, find
out important details about its first use and how to operate
it, and get advice in the event of faults.
Following the instruction manual for use will prevent
damage to the device and loss of your statutory rights
arising from defects due to incorrect use.
We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a
result of not following these instructions.
Please take particular note of the safety advice!
Please look after this manual for future reference.

SCOPE OF SUPPLY:
• Weather Station (basic unit)
• Outdoor transmitter
• Instruction manual

FIELD OF OPERATION AND ALL OF THE

BENEFITS OF YOUR NEW WEATHER STATION AT
A GLANCE
• DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting
option
• Time reception ON/OFF (user selectable)
• Time zone option ±12 hours
• Calendar display (year only in setting mode)
• Display 8 moon phases
• Weather forecasting with weather tendency indicator
• Indoor and outdoor temperature display with
MIN/MAX records
• Temperature display in ºC
• Indoor and outdoor humidity display
• Humidity data display as RH%
• Low battery indicator
• Table standing or wall mounting

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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• The product is exclusively intended for the field of
application described above. The product should
only be used as described within these instructions.
• Unauthorised repairs, modifications or changes to
the product are prohibited.
• The product is not to be used for medical purpose or
for public information, but is intended solely for
home use.

Caution!
Risk of injury:

• Keep this instrument and the batteries out of reach

of children.
• Batteries must not be thrown into the fire, short-
circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of
explosion!
• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries
should be changed as soon as possible to prevent
damage caused by a leaking battery. Never use a
combination of old and new batteries together or
batteries of different types. Wear chemical-resistant
protective gloves and glasses when handling leaked
batteries.

! Important information on product safety!

• Do not expose the instrument to extreme
temperatures, vibration or shock.
• The outdoor transmitter is protected against splash
water, but is not watertight. Choose a shady and dry
position for the transmitter.

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ELEMENTS
The Weather Station

LCD
Display

Function keys

Hanging
hole
Battery
compartment

Function keys

Stand

Thermo-Hygro Transmitter
• Remote transmission of outdoor
temperature and humidity to weather
station by 868MHz
• Alternately display the outdoor
temperature and humidity readings
on LCD
• Wall mounting case
• Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid
direct rain and sunshine

TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE

THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER
The outdoor thermo-hygro transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC
LR3, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries,
please follow the steps below:

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 1. Remove the battery cover by pushing
the battery cover upwards with your
thumb.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the
correct polarity (see battery
compartment marking).
3. Replace the battery cover on the unit.

TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE

WEATHER STATION
The weather station uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V
batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow
the steps below:
1. Insert finger or other solid
object in the space at the
bottom center of the
battery compartment and
lift up to remove the cover.
2. Insert batteries observing
the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace compartment
cover.

Battery replacement
• Replace the batteries when the battery symbol of
the weather station appears on the upper display.
• When the batteries of the transmitter are used up,
the low battery icon appears next to the outdoor
temperature display.

Note:
In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all
units need to be reset by following the setting up
procedures. This is due to a random security code
assigned by the transmitter at start-up. This code must be
received and stored by the weather station in the first 3
minutes of power being supplied to the transmitter.

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SETTING UP
1. First, insert the batteries in the transmitter (see “To
install and replace batteries in the thermo-hygro
transmitter” above).
2. Within 2 minutes of powering up the transmitter,
insert the batteries in the weather station (see “To
install and replace batteries in the weather
station” above). Once the batteries are in place, all
segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following
the indoor temperature/humidity and the time as
00:00 will be displayed. If these information are not
displayed on the LCD after 60 seconds, remove the
batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before
reinserting them. Once the indoor data is displayed
user may proceed to the next step.
3. After the batteries are inserted, the weather station
will start receiving data signal from the transmitter.
The outdoor temperature and humidity data should
then be displayed on the weather station. If this
does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will
need to be removed from both units and reset from
step 1.
4. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission
however, the distance between the weather station
and the transmitter should not be more than 100
meters (see notes on “Positioning” and “868 MHz
Reception”).
Note:
In the event of changing batteries of the units,
ensure the batteries do not spring free from the
contacts. Always wait at least 1 minute after
removing the batteries before reinserting, otherwise
start up and transmission problems may occur.
5. Once the outdoor data reception test period is
completed, the DCF tower icon in the clock display
will start flashing in the upper left corner. This
indicates that the clock has detected that there is a
radio signal present and is trying to receive it. When
the time code is received, the DCF tower becomes
permanently lit and the time will be displayed.

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DCF RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium
Atomic Clock operated by the Physikalisch Technische
Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of
less than one second in one million years. The time is
coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt via
frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a
transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-
controlled weather station receives this signal and
converts it to show the precise time in summer or
wintertime.
The quality of the reception depends greatly on the
geographic location. In normal cases, there should be no
reception problems within a 1,500km radius of Frankfurt.
DCF reception is done twice daily at 02:00 and 03:00 am.
If the reception is not successful at 03:00 am, then the
next reception takes place the next hour and so on until
06:00am, or until the reception is successful. If the
reception is not successful at 06:00 am, then the next
attempt will take place the next day at 02:00 am.

If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the
DCF tower does not appear at all, then please take note of
the following:
• Recommended distance to any interfering sources
like computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of
1.5 - 2 meters.
• Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements,
superstructures), the received signal is naturally
weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit
close to a window and/ or point its front or back
towards the Frankfurt transmitter.
• During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are
usually less severe and reception is possible in most
cases. A single daily reception is adequate to keep
the accuracy deviation below 1 second.

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FUNCTION KEYS:
Weather Station:
The weather station has 3 easy to use function keys: 1 key
on the front, and 2 keys on the back

MIN/MAX key

+ key SET key

SET key
• Press and hold the key to enter manual setting
modes: time zone, manual time setting, calendar,
time reception ON/OFF
+ key
• Increase, change, toggle all values in manual set
mode

MIN/MAX key
• Press shortly to toggle between indoor and outdoor
MAX/MIN temperature and current temperature

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LCD SCREEN
The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the
information for time/calendar, weather forecast, moon
phase, indoor data, and outdoor data.

Low battery indicator

(weather station)
Time
Time
reception Calendar
icon (for
DCF time)
Weather
Weather tendency
forecast icon indicator

Moon
phase
icon Indoor
relative
Indoor humidity
temperature in RH%
in ºC
Low battery
Outdoor indicator
temperature (transmitter)
in ºC

Outdoor data signal Outdoor relative

reception indicator* humidity in RH%

* When the signal is successfully received by the weather

station, the outdoor transmission icon will be switched on.
(If not successful, the icon will not be shown on LCD). The
user can then easily see whether the last reception was
successful (icon on) or not (icon off).

MANUAL SETTINGS:
The following manual settings can be changed by pressing
and holding the SET key:
• Time zone setting
• Manual time setting
• Calendar setting
• Time reception ON/OFF setting

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TIME ZONE SETTING:

Flashing

The time zone default of the weather station is “0”. To set

a different time zone:
1. The current time zone value starts flashing.
2. Use the + key to set the time zone. The range runs
from 0 to -12 and then runs from +12 back to 0 in
consecutive 1-hour intervals.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Manual
Time Setting.

MANUAL TIME SETTING:

In case the weather station cannot detect the DCF-signal
(for example due to disturbances, transmitting distance,
etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then
work as a normal quartz clock.

Hour flashing Minutes flashing

1. The hour digit will start flashing.

2. Use the + key to set the hour.
3. Press again the SET key to set the minutes. The
minute digits start flashing.
4. Use the + key to set the minutes.
5. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Calendar
setting.
Note:
The unit will still try and receive the signal despite it being
manually set. When it does receive the signal, it will
change the manually set time into the received time.
During reception attempts the DCF tower icon will flash. If
reception has been unsuccessful, then the DCF tower icon
will not appear but reception will still be attempted the
following day.

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CALENDAR SETTING:

Year

Date and month

The date default of the weather station is 1. 1. 2011. Once

the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is
automatically updated. However, if the signals are not
received, the date can also be set manually.
1. The year starts flashing.
2. Use the + key to set the year (between year 2011-
2039).
3. Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the
month setting. The month starts flashing.
4. Use the + key to set the month.
5. Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the
date setting mode. The date starts flashing.
6. Use the + key to set the date.
7. Confirm all calendar settings with the SET key and
enter the Time reception ON/OFF setting.

TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING:

Flashing

In areas where reception of the DCF time is not possible,

the DCF time reception function can be turned OFF. The
clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default
setting is ON).
1. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the + key to turn OFF the time reception
function.
3. Confirm with the SET key and exit the manual
setting.

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Note:
If the time reception function is turned OFF manually,
the clock will not attempt any reception of the DCF
time as long as the time reception OFF function is
activated.
The time reception icon “ “ will not be displayed on
the LCD.

TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE

To exit the manual setting mode anytime during the
manual setting, wait for automatic timeout. The mode will
return to normal time display.

MOON PHASES SYMBOL

The moon icon of the weather station will also display all 8
moon phases throughout the year according to the set
calendar. A bar segment above the moon phase will
indicate the current moon phase.
Bar segment (moon phase indicator)

Waxing First Waxing Full Waning Last Waning New

Crescent Quarter Gibbous Moon Gibbous Quarter Crescent Moon

WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER

TENDENCY:
WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS:
The weather icons in the second section of LCD can be
displayed in any of the following combinations:

Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy

For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure,
the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the
change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it
means either the air pressure has not changed or the
change has been too slow for the weather station to
register. However, if the icon displayed is a sun or raining
cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets

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any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon)
since the icons are already at their extremes.
The icons displayed forecasts the weather in terms of
getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy
as each icon indicates. For example, if the current weather
is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean
that the product is faulty because it is not raining. It simply
means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather
is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy.
Note:
After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be
disregarded for the next 12-24 hours. This will allow
sufficient time for the weather station to collect air
pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in
a more accurate forecast.
Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy
cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is
estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to
the varying areas the weather station has been designed
for use. In areas that experience sudden changes in
weather (for example from sunny to rain), the weather
station will be more accurate compared to use in areas
where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for
example mostly sunny).
If the weather station is moved to another location
significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point
(for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a
house), discard the weather forecast for the next 12-24
hours. By doing this, the weather station will not mistake
the new location as being a possible change in air-
pressure when really it is due to the slight change of
altitude.

WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR

The weather tendency indicators (located on the left and
right sides of the weather icons) are working together with
the weather icons. When the indicator points upwards, it
means that the air-pressure is increasing and the weather
is expected to improve, but when indicator points
downwards, the air-pressure is dropping and the weather
is expected to become worse.
Taking this into account, one can see how the weather has
changed and is expected to change. For example, if the

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indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and
sun icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather
was when it was sunny (the sun icon only). Therefore, the
next change in the weather will be cloud with rain icons
since the indicator is pointing downwards.
Note:
Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a
change in air pressure, it will remain permanently
visualized on the LCD.

INDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY DATA

The indoor temperature and humidity data are
automatically updated and displayed on the fourth section
of the LCD.
Indoor
Indoor relative
temperature humidity
in ºC in RH%

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY DATA

The last LCD section shows the outdoor temperature and
humidity, and the reception indicator.
Low battery
indicator
Outdoor
temperature (transmitter)
in ºC

Outdoor data signal Outdoor relative

reception indicator humidity in RH%

TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE MIN/MAX DATA

TO VIEW THE MIN/MAX DATA
Press the MIN/MAX key several times to view the
MIN/MAX indoor temperature and MIN/MAX outdoor
temperature sequentially.

TO RESET THE MIN/MAX DATA

Press and hold MIN/MAX key for 3 seconds to reset all
the indoor and outdoor temperature to current
temperatures.

ABOUT THE THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER

The range of the thermo-hygro transmitter may be affected
by the temperature. At cold temperatures the transmitting

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distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind
when positioning the transmitters. Also the batteries may
be reduced in power for the thermo-hygro transmitter.

CHECKING FOR 868MHz RECEPTION

If the outdoor temperature and humidity data are not being
received within three minutes after setting up (or outdoor
display always show “- -.-” in the outdoor section of the
weather station during normal operation), please check the
following points:
1. The distance of the weather station or transmitters
should be at least 2 meters away from any
interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV
sets.
2. Avoid placing the transmitters onto or in the
immediate proximity of metal window frames.
3. Using other electrical products such as headphones
or speakers operating on the 868MHz-signal
frequency may prevent correct signal transmission
or reception. Neighbors using electrical devices
operating on the 868MHz-signal frequency can also
cause interference.
Note:
When the 868MHz signal is received correctly, do not re-
open the battery cover of either the transmitter or weather
station, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts
and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally
then reset all units (see “Setting up” above) otherwise
transmission problems may occur.
The transmission range is around 100 meters from the
thermo-hygro transmitter to the weather station (in open
space). However, this depends on the surrounding
environment and interference levels. If no reception is
possible despite the observation of these factors, all
system units have to be reset (see “Setting up” above).

POSITIONING THE WEATHER STATION

The weather station provides the option of table standing
or wall mounting the unit. Before wall mounting, please
check that the outdoor data can be received from the
desired locations.

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 To wall mount:
1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the
desired wall, leaving the head
extended out by about 5mm.
2. Place the weather station onto
the screw, using the hanging hole
on the backside. Gently pull the
weather station down to lock the
screw into place.

Foldout table stand:

The foldout table stand leg is located
on the backside. Pull the stand out
from the bottom center edge of the
weather station, below the battery
compartment. Once the foldout table
stand is extended, place the weather
station in an appropriate location.

POSITIONING THE THERMO-HYGRO

TRANSMITTER
Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct
rain and sunshine.
The thermo-hygro transmitter can be placed
onto any flat surface or wall mount using the
bracket which doubles as a stand or wall
mount base.

To wall mount:
1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall
using the screws and plastic anchors.
2. Clip the transmitter onto the bracket.
Note:
Before permanently fixing the thermo-hygro to
the wall base, pace all units in the desired
locations to check that the outdoor temperature
and humidity readings are receivable. In event that the
signal is not received, relocate the thermo-hygro
transmitter or the weather station slightly as this may help
the signal reception.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Clean the instrument and the transmitter with a soft
damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
Protect from moisture.
• Remove the batteries if you do not use the product
for a lengthy period.

MALFUNCTION
Problems Troubleshooting
No indication on • Ensure batteries polarity are
the weather correct
station • Change batteries
No transmitter • Check batteries of external
reception transmitter (do not use
Display "---" rechargeable batteries!)
• Restart the transmitter and
weather station as per the
manual
• Choose another place for the
transmitter and/or the weather
station
• Reduce the distance between
the transmitter and the
weather station
• Check if there is any source of
interference
No DCF • Time reception setting “ON”
reception • Choose another place for the
weather station
• Manual time setting
• Wait for attempted reception
during the night
Incorrect display • Change batteries

WASTE DISPOSAL
This product has been manufactured using high-grade
materials and components which can be recycled and
reused.

Never throw flat batteries and

rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As a consumer, you are legally required to
take them to your retail store or to
appropriate collection sites according to

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national or local regulations in order to protect the
environment.
The symbols for the heavy metals contained are:
Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead

This instrument is labelled in accordance

with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this product with
other household waste. The user is
obligated to take end-of-life devices to a
designated collection point for the disposal
of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure
environmentally-compatible disposal.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature measuring range:
Indoor : -9.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1°C resolution
(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)
Outdoor : -39.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1°C resolution
(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)
Indoor humidity range : 20% to 95% with 1% resolution
(Display “- -“ if temperature is OL.F; display “19%“ if < 20%
and “96%” if > 95%)
Outdoor humidity range : 1% to 99% with 1% resolution
(Display “- -“ if outside temperature is OF.L; display 1% if <
1% and 99% if > 99%)
Data checking intervals
Indoor temperature : every 16 seconds
Indoor humidity : every 64 seconds
Outdoor temperature and humidity: every 4 seconds
Transmission range : up to 100 meters (open space)
Power consumption (alkaline batteries recommended):
Weather station : 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V
Thermo-hygro transmitter : 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V
Dimensions (L x W x H):
Weather station : 94.6 x 20mm x 157mm
Thermo-hygro transmitter : 36 x 16 x 102.6mm

TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D -

97877 Wertheim
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written
consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are correct
at the time of going to print and may change without prior
notice.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Herewith we declare, that this wireless transmission
device does comply with the essentials requirements of
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity
is available on request via [email protected].
www.tfa-dostmann.de
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