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WS-8056U
433 MHz
Radio Controlled Temperature Alarm
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment 3 About WWVB 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 4 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 5 Program Mode Function Buttons 6 Time Zone Setting 6 DST (Daylight Saving Time) Setting 7 Language Selection 7 Time Setting 7 Calendar Setting 8 12/24-Hour Setting 8 Selecting °F or °C 8 Features & Operations Changing Display Mode (viewing seconds) 9 The Alarm 10 Indoor temperature 11 Remote Temperature 11 Mounting 11 Mai
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1) WS-8056U 2) TX6U remote temperature transmitter 3) Instruction manual and warranty card. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1) Two fresh 1.5V AA batteries. 2) Two fresh 1.5V AA batteries. 3) Three wall-hanging screws. 4) Appropriate screwdriver for screws. ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transmits the
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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the temperature clock and remote temperature sensor 3 to 5 apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the temperature clock. (All remote temperature sensors must be started before the temperature clock) 4. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES. In this time the temperature clock and r
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DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I) BATTERY INSTALLATION Note: To avoid start-up problems make sure that the batteries do not spring free. A) REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1) Remove the battery cover. Place your thumb over the two air-vent slots on the face of the remote temperature sensor, push down gently, and slide battery cover down and off. 2) Observing the correct polarity, install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problems make sure that they do not sp
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II) PROGRAM MODE To enter the program mode hold down the “SET” button for 2 seconds, until “-5EST” flashes in the date LCD. The program mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each function separately, or you can follow the instructions entirely to program the temperature alarm. Complete programming is usually done for the initial set-up, and will require you to skip step 1 of programming sections III through VIII. Press the “SNOOZE” button at any time to exit the progra
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C) DST (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) SETTING Note: The DST default is “On”, meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall. For areas that do not recognize DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana) turn the DST “OFF”. 1) Hold down the “SET” button for 2 seconds (the selected time zone will flash); press and release the “SET” button once more until “On” flashes in the time LCD and “DST” flashes where the weekday normally appea
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F) CALENDAR SETTING Note: When the WWVB signal is found, that date will over-ride the manually set date. 1) Hold down the “SET” button for 2 seconds (the selected time zone will flash), press and release the “SET” button 5 more times until the default year “00” flashes in the date LCD. 2) Press and release the “+” button to select the year. 3) Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the year and to move to select the month. 4) The default month “1” will flash. Press and release t
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III) FEATURES & OPERATIONS A) CHANGING DISPLAY MODE (DAY, SECONDS, AND TEMPERATURE) There are three possible display modes to view the day, seconds, and temperature. The month&date/weekday /indoor temperature/remote temperature is the default. To change the display: 1) Press and release the “+” button. 2) The display should now show the month&date/seconds/indoor temperature/remote temperature 3) Press and release the “+” button a second time. 4) The display will now show the
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B) THE ALARM 1) SETTING THE ALARM Note: The duration of the alarm is 85 seconds. After each of the first two 25 second periods, the rate of the alarm increases. (a) Hold down the “ALARM” button for 5 seconds. The “TIME” icon to the right of the minutes (in the time LCD) shifts to “ALARM” and the hour digit of the alarm flashes. (b) Press and release the “+” button to set the alarm hour. (c) Press and release the “ALARM” button to confirm the hour and to set the alarm minutes. (
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C) INDOOR TEMPERATURE The indoor temperature appears on the right side of the date LCD. The temperature is checked every 10 seconds and updated whenever there is a change. D) REMOTE TEMPERATURE The remote temperature will be shown on the right side of the lower LCD screen. The temperature alarm receives the outdoor temperature ( °F or °C) from the remote temperature sensor, and the temperature appears in the outdoor LCD. The remote temperature sensor transmits a new temperature to
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V) MAINTENANCE & CARE • Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents—they may mark and damage the displays and casings. • Do not submerge in water. • Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace with new batteries only, and of recommended size. • Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repai
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Replace the batteries. Problem: “OFL” appears in the indoor temperature LCD. Solution: 1) Move unit to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring range. Problem: No reception of WWVB signal. Solution: 1) It may help reception to face the front of the temperature alarm in the general direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado. 2) Wait overnight for signal. 3) Be sure the
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR WS-8056U Temperature: Measuring range: 32 °F to 122 °F with 0.2 °F resolution (indoor) -21.8 °F to 140 °F with 0.2 °F resolution (outdoor) (0 °C to 50 °C with 0.1 °C resolution) Checking intervals: Every 10 seconds indoor, 3 times in 10 minutes for remote temperature. Power source: Battery type: Station: 2 x AA, 1.5V (Alkaline) Transmitter: 3 x AA, 1.5V (Alkaline) Battery life: Approximately 12 months Dimensions (L x W x H): Temperature alarm 4.50 x 2.00 x 3.75 i
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WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this temperature alarm. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. Before sending the temperature alarm in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology. The temperature alarm will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model. This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use, unauthorized repairs, faulty batteries, or the tempe
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FCC ID: OMO-01RX (receiver) 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, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 16
