Chaney Instrument model 00735 wireless thermometer and remote sensor User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wireless Thermometer with Sensor
Model 00735
Acu-Rite instruments are designed to provide accurate and reliable
measurements. Before setting up the weather station, please read
these instructions thoroughly.
measurements. Before setting up the weather station, please read
these instructions thoroughly.
Included with this wireless weather station kit are batteries (2 AA, 2
AAA), wall mounting supplies, the LCD display (main unit), the
remote wireless sensor (sensor unit) and a sensor probe.
Additional sensors can be purchased at
AAA), wall mounting supplies, the LCD display (main unit), the
remote wireless sensor (sensor unit) and a sensor probe.
Additional sensors can be purchased at
www.chaneyinstrument.com
.
Both the main unit and the sensor unit can be displayed on a
desktop or hung on a wall. For desktop display pull out the foldable
stand located on the back of the unit. To hang on a wall, slide the
hanging slot located at the top center of the unit over a nail or
screw (not provided) in the wall.
desktop or hung on a wall. For desktop display pull out the foldable
stand located on the back of the unit. To hang on a wall, slide the
hanging slot located at the top center of the unit over a nail or
screw (not provided) in the wall.
Main unit:
The main unit and sensor “communicate” using a built-in
random security code. The main unit will automatically “learn”
the random code of the sensor unit and assign this sensor to
Channel 1. Up to two more sensor units can be purchased
separately (model 00739). If additional sensors are purchased
the main unit will automatically assign these sensors to open
channels.
random security code. The main unit will automatically “learn”
the random code of the sensor unit and assign this sensor to
Channel 1. Up to two more sensor units can be purchased
separately (model 00739). If additional sensors are purchased
the main unit will automatically assign these sensors to open
channels.
Sensor unit:
The sensor can transmit up to 100 feet without outside
interference (e.g. metal surfaces, electrical devices, etc).
interference (e.g. metal surfaces, electrical devices, etc).
The sensor unit has a waterproof case. The 10 ft. detachable
probe can be submerged to measure the temperature in
ponds, aquariums, etc.
probe can be submerged to measure the temperature in
ponds, aquariums, etc.
Note: When sensor temperatures reach -12°F/-24°C or lower,
bring sensor unit(s) indoors and measure temperature by placing
the detachable probe out a window. Extremely cold weather can
freeze the batteries and LCD panel, causing malfunctions.
bring sensor unit(s) indoors and measure temperature by placing
the detachable probe out a window. Extremely cold weather can
freeze the batteries and LCD panel, causing malfunctions.
Temperature Ranges:
Main unit:
Main unit:
32° F-122° F/0° C-50° C
Sensor unit:
-58 F-158° F/-50° C-70° C
THERMOMETER SET-UP
:
1. Place batteries in the main unit by removing the battery cover
panel on the back of the unit and inserting 2 AA alkaline
batteries.
batteries.
2. Insert 2 AAA alkaline batteries into the sensor unit. Note: The
battery panel is located behind the foldable stand/ mounting
plate, which can be gently pried from the back of the unit. A
small screwdriver is required to open the battery panel.
Before replacing the battery cover press the reset or the Tx
button to send a signal to the main unit.
plate, which can be gently pried from the back of the unit. A
small screwdriver is required to open the battery panel.
Before replacing the battery cover press the reset or the Tx
button to send a signal to the main unit.
3. On the main unit, select between Celsius and Fahrenheit
temperature readings by pressing the + C/F button.
4. To add an additional sensor make sure batteries are in the
main unit first, then place batteries in the additional sensor and
press the reset or Tx button. The main unit automatically
searches for an open channel to register the signal for the new
sensor.
press the reset or Tx button. The main unit automatically
searches for an open channel to register the signal for the new
sensor.
Low Battery Indicator:
The low battery indicator will appear on the LCD displays of both
the main and sensor units. To replace the batteries, follow the set-
up procedure above.
the main and sensor units. To replace the batteries, follow the set-
up procedure above.
The main unit and the sensor unit have an average battery life of 6
months, depending on usage. Note: Alkaline batteries are
recommended.
months, depending on usage. Note: Alkaline batteries are
recommended.
Auto Scroll:
If additional sensors are present, the auto scroll feature will
display each channel’s temperature for 5 seconds. To activate
auto scroll, press the
display each channel’s temperature for 5 seconds. To activate
auto scroll, press the
-
button until the icon appears on the
LCD display.
Temperature Trend Indicator:
If the temperature changes more than 1 degree in an hour, 1 of
3 temperature trend icons will appear, indicating steady, falling,
and rising temperatures.
3 temperature trend icons will appear, indicating steady, falling,
and rising temperatures.
MIN/MAX/MEMORY:
The main unit automatically stores the high and low temperature.
Pressing
the
max/min button will display the maximum
temperature for 5 seconds. Press the button again to display
the minimum temperature for 5 seconds.
the minimum temperature for 5 seconds.
To clear the stored temperature, press the clear button while
the value you wish to clear (max or min) is displayed.
the value you wish to clear (max or min) is displayed.
TEMPERATURE ALERT:
Minimum and maximum temperature alerts can be programmed.
To turn the feature on or off, press the alert button. When the
icon is displayed this feature is on.
icon is displayed this feature is on.
Setting Cycle:
To set the temperature at which the alert will sound, press the
alert button for 3 seconds until the outdoor temperature and
the upper/lower icon flash. Press the + or - button to select the
desired channel; press the alert button to confirm the channel
selection.
alert button for 3 seconds until the outdoor temperature and
the upper/lower icon flash. Press the + or - button to select the
desired channel; press the alert button to confirm the channel
selection.
The upper pointer and temperature will begin to flash. Enter
the desired upper limit temperature by pressing the +/- buttons;
press alert to confirm.
the desired upper limit temperature by pressing the +/- buttons;
press alert to confirm.
The lower pointer and temperature will begin to flash. Enter
the desired lower limit temperature with the +/- buttons; press
alert to confirm and exit the temperature alert mode.
the desired lower limit temperature with the +/- buttons; press
alert to confirm and exit the temperature alert mode.
When the temperature reaches either the upper or lower limit,
the pointers and the temperature begin to flash and an alarm
will sound. Press any key to stop the alarm. The temperature
will continue to flash until the temperature changes from the
upper or lower limit temperature.
the pointers and the temperature begin to flash and an alarm
will sound. Press any key to stop the alarm. The temperature
will continue to flash until the temperature changes from the
upper or lower limit temperature.
TIME:
Clock and Calendar Setting:
Press the set button for 3 seconds to enter clock-setting mode.
Use the + or - buttons on the back of the main unit to adjust
Use the + or - buttons on the back of the main unit to adjust