Velleman WS8426 User Manual

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WS8426

09.08.2011

©Velleman

Danish, German

• indoor and outdoor temperature reading in °C or °F (depending on the

selected time format)

• can receive up to three outdoor transmitters

• wireless transmission at 433MHz

• low battery indicator for the base station and transmitter

• wall-mounted or freestanding

• extra/spare external sensor: WS8426S

5. Working principle

The WS8426 contains a receiver which receives a radio-signal from a radio
station located near Frankfurt, Germany. This long-wave radio-signal (DCF77)

is based on atomic clocks and contains time and date information. The
WS8426 automatically synchronizes with this master clock radio-signal and
when necessary adjusts the positions of second, minute or hour hands of the

clock.
Due to its nature, the radio-signal can be received indoors. However, it should
be noted that the signal is weakened by the presence of concrete and metal.

Therefore the clock must not be installed in concrete basements or inside
metal cages. In large concrete office buildings or apartments, the clock should
be located near a window for better reception.

Also avoid installing the clock near strong magnetic fields or other devices
that generate a lot of electrical noise (e.g. engines).

6. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

A time and status indication, year indication

AM/PM… 12h mode
DST: Daylight Saving Time

alarm1/alarm2 enabled

: DCF signal

B day of the week
C date and month (1)
D indoor temperature (8)

E channel indicator (13)
F outdoor temperature (10)

G SET button (D)
H LCD button

I DOWN/CF button
J UP/CH button

K ALARM button (E)

L SNOOZE button (G)
S1 sensor display

S4 °C/°F selector (S5)

S2 suspension

S5 battery compartment (S6)

S3 channel selector (S4)

S6 foldable stand