Placement of sensor and main unit
• Place the remote sensor so that it faces the main unit (receiver), minimizing obstructions
such as doors, walls and furniture.
• Though the remote sensors are weather-resistant, they should be placed away from direct
sunlight, rain or snow. The optimal location for the outdoor sensor is under the eaves on
the north side of a building with free air circulation.
• The remote sensor can be placed on the flat surface or mounted on the wall in vertical
position by using the included stand. For fixing the stand, use a screw, rather than a nail.
• Ideally, place the remote sensor over soil, rather than asphalt which may affect the
correct measurement.
• Avoid placing the remote sensor near sources of heat, such as chimneys and heating
elements
• Avoid areas that collect heat from the sun and radiate heat, such as metal, brick or
concrete structures, paving, and patios
• The international standard for the valid air temperature measurements is 1.25meters
(4 feet) above the ground
• Make sure that the main unit is locating within the operating range of all remote sensors.
• Ideally the main unit should be placed within line of sight of remote sensors. Avoid
placing the main unit where surfaces emitting and radiating heat (e.g. heating ducts or air
conditioners) and areas with interference from wireless devices (e.g. cordless phones,
radio headsets, baby monitoring devices and other electronics).
Important notice about batteries
• The HBR553 is delivered with batteries to make the start-up easy for you. These
batteries may not last as long as fully new batteries may. Once you have to replace the
batteries on the outside sensor, we recommend to use alkaline batteries. Advantage of
this is a better performance in case the outside temperature falls below 0° (32°F). For
optimum performance, we recommend even lithium batteries.
• Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable batteries cannot maintain correct
power requirements.)
• ALWAYS remote install batteries in the sensor the main unit.before
• Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity in the battery compartment.
When the
display
shows...
Forecast
is... Sunny Partly
Cloudy Heavy
Rainy Heavy
Snowy
Cloudy Rainy Snowy
NOTE: The weather forecast accuracy is approximately 70%. The HBR533 shows
the forecasted (predicted), not the current conditions. The SUNNY icon indicates
clear weather, even when displayed during the night-time.
4.2 TEMPERATURE WINDOW
The main unit supports up to 3 remote sensors, each corresponding to a separate channel
of the temperature display. The temperature can be displayed in
Celsius (ºC) or Fahrenheit (ºF).
A temperature alert function is available for all channels. It can be programmed to sound
once one of the remote temperatures exceeds or falls below the pre-set upper and lower
limits.
OPERATION OF THE TEMPERATURE WINDOW
FORCED SEARCH FOR REMOTE SENSORS
Select the TEMPERATURE window.
The main unit can be manually activated to search for the signal from the selected remote
sensor by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.DOWN ( )▼
The wave icon above the current channel icon shows the connection status of the
corresponding remote sensor:
For all operations described in Chapter 4.2, press UP ( ) DOWN ( )▲ or ▼ until the
icon, to the left of the indoor temperature value, begins to flash.
Icon Status
Searching for the signals from the remote sensor
Corresponding remote sensor signal received
successfully
No signals received for over 1 hour
VIEWING REMOTE (CHANNEL) TEMPERATURE
Select the TEMPERATURE window.
Static Display: Press the button to select measurements from different CHANNEL
remote sensors (channel 1, 2 or 3).
Channel Auto-Scan Display: To enable an automatic scan of all present channels, press
and hold , until the icon is displayed. The measurements from each CHANNEL
remote channel will be alternately displayed with a 5 seconds viewing.
NOTE: are more than one the channel auto-scan feature can be activated only if there
remote sensors operating and are set to different channels.
PROGRAMMING TEMPERATURE IN CELSIUS OR FAHRENHEIT
Select the TEMPERATURE window.
Press and hold button for 3 seconds to toggle the temperature unit in Celsius (ºC) MODE
or Fahrenheit (ºF).
TEMPERATURE ALARM
Select the TEMPERATURE window.
Press button selecting the desired alarm, the upper temperature alert with icon ALARM
(if disabled, display shows ), or lower temperature alert with icon (if disabled, OFF
display shows ).OFF
Press and hold button until the temperature digits flashing. Adjust the ALARM
temperature digits using the UP ( ) DOWN ( )▲ or ▼. Press and hold either button for fast
setting. Press the to confirm selection and return to the temperature alarm ALARM
selection screen
ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING TEMPERATURE ALARMS:
Once the above alerts are displayed, press the UP ( ) DOWN ( )▲ to enable or ▼ to disable
the alert.
VIEWING MAX/MIN READINGS
Select the TEMPERATURE window.
Press the button to read the minimum temperature of all sensors (indoor and MEM
remote) with the MIN, next MEM press the maximum values with the icon and then MAX
back to the current values.
RESETTING TEMPERATURE MEMORIES
Select the TEMPERATURE window.
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to clear all max/min memories.MEM
4.3 CLOCK WINDOW
For all operations described in Chapter 4.3, press UP (▲ ▼) or DOWN ( ) until the
TIME icon, in the left corner of the time window, begins to flash.
4.3.1 TIME FUNCTION
The radio controlled time signal (DCF 77) is transmitted from the central atomic clock in
Frankfurt/Main. It has a reception range of approx. 1500 km. If the tower icon is not fully
lit, or if the time and date are not set automatically, please consider the following:
During night-time hours, atmospheric disturbances are typically less severe and radio
signal reception may improve. A single daily reception is sufficient enough to keep the
clock accuracy within 1 second.
Make sure the unit is positioned at least 2 meters (8 feet) distance from any interference
source such as a TV, computer monitor, microwave, etc.
Within concrete and /or metal wall rooms, such as basements or office buildings, the
signal may be weakened. In such a case, place the main unit near the window for better
reception. Sometimes it also helps to turn the unit by 90°
NOTE: In any of below described settings, the unit will automatically exit any
programming mode if it does not detect a button press for about 2 minutes. Any setting
made before this will not be taken over by the unit. Therefore, as long you are in a setting
and you have made changes, close the setting mode as described in below chapters.
ICON Time Signal Reception Strength
Undefined data(Flashing)
No Reception for the past 24 hours
Weak signal, but can be decoded
Strong signal
4. If the radio signal is received, the date & time will be set automatically and the radio
control signal icon [ ] turns on.
5. If the clock fails to receive the time signal, it will show the [ ] icon. If the time is not
correct, you may set the time manually.
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK MANUALLY
To set the clock manually, make sure the display shows the time ( ) and then not the ZONE
press and hold MODE.
Now it will show the language. You may choose among English (En), German (DE),
French (Fr), Italian (IT), Spanish (SP), Dutch (Du) and Swedish (SW). Press UP (▲) or
DOWN ( )▼ to change it.
Press to confirm. Repeat the same procedure to set the year, month, day, MODE
day-month format, 12/24 hour format, hour and minute. During the setting, press and hold
will change the value rapidly.
If there is an item you do not wish to change, simply press to bypass the item. MODE
After the last setting, pressing will exit the setting mode and return to the clock MODE
mode.
HOW TO SET THE TIME ZONE
To set the time zone, make sure the display shows the time with the icon. Then ZONE
press and hold . MODE
Press UP (▲ ▼) DOWN ( or ) to adjust value in steps of 30 min. Press and hold either
button for fast advance. Press to confirm your selection.MODE
SELECT THE CLOCK/CALENDAR DISPLAY
Each time you press , you may rotate from one of the following displays to the MODE
next:
- Hour: Minute: Second
- Hour: Minute: Weekday
- Hour: Minute: Weekday of the Time Zone
- Hour: Minute: Second of the Time Zone
- Day: Month
ACTIVATING / DEACTIVATING THE TIME ALARMS
1. Press to rotate between:ALARM
- Weekday Alarm Time (displays OFF if weekday alarm deactivated)
- Single Alarm Time (displays OFF if single alarm deactivated)
- Pre-Alarm Time (displays OFF if pre-alarm deactivated)
2. When the above alarms are displayed, pressing UP (▲) will activate, pressing
DOWN ( )▼ will deactivate the corresponding alarm.
Note: Press anytime during above alarm selection mode to return to normal clock MODE
display.
4. OPERATION
Immediately after batteries are installed, the remote sensor will start transmitting the
temperature data to the main unit in regular intervals.
Once the main unit is powered-up by activating the batteries, the display will show all
available LCD segments for a moment.
IMPORTANT: After this, the unit will scan the remote sensors (Ch 1 to Ch 3) in the
Temperature Window. There is no immediate need to press any button during this
process.
After this, the unit will start to scan the DCF77 time transmitter in the . Clock Window
Thereby, the default time the unit has started with at the beginning is 12:00. Here too,
there is no immediate need to press any button during this process.
Recommendation: Allow the unit to receive the sensors and the time without touching
ANY button for about 6-8 minutes during the main unit initial set up. This will give the
unit time to synchronize with remotes, stabilize pressure readings and settle with default
settings.
4.1 WEATHER FORECAST
This unit is capable of detecting the atmospheric pressure changes. Based on collected
weather data, it forecasts the weather for the next 12 to 24 hours.
HOW TO SET THE RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK
1. After the batteries are installed. The clock will search the radio signal automatically
(DCF77 from Germany). It takes about 3-10 minutes to finish this process.
2. If you wish to disable the auto-reception feature, hold UP (▲) for 3 seconds to disable
it. Having done that, the tower icon will disappear.
3. To enable the auto-reception feature again, hold UP (▲) for 3 seconds again to start the
reception and the regular synchronization (daily at 0:00, 3:00, 6:00 and 12:00).
With this search procedure the device searches the same sensor that was already
previously logged in. If you replace the batteries in the sensor, the sensor gives itself a new
code and will then no longer be recognized by the display unit. You can resolve this
problem by:
- removing the batteries from the display unit and replacing them with new ones
or
- if the batteries are still O.K., repeating the logging in procedure as described above by
pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds and while the wave icon is blinking, press ▼
and hold the button again for 3 seconds. The temperature indicator will start to blink ▼
indicating that a new sensor is being searched for and will be logged in.
4.3.2 WAKE-UP ALARM FUNCTION
There are three time alarms available on the main unit:
* Weekday Alarm
The alarm sound will be activated and the icon will flash on weekdays (Mo-Fr) when it
is armed and the alarm time is reached.
* Single Alarm
The alarm sound will be activated and the icon will flash when it is armed and the alarm
time is reached. Once it finished, it will be disabled automatically
* Pre-Alarm
The pre-alarm will be activated and the icon will flash if the temperature of channel 1 is
falling to +0 ºC or below.
It is programmable 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes earlier than the weekday alarm or single
alarm time.
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