User manual IROX METE-ON 1 SHORT

[. . . ] The latest and valid version is available to you at any time on the Internet. The present text is the version: IRMx1. 06. S02 X. 1 - Function TEST As described in the brochure `Personal Meteo Centre PMC Important', the `TEST' function serves to find a place where the device has good reception. During this test, each individual unit of data transmitted is verified and rated as good or bad. This function is started with the `TEST' key on the reverse of the device. [. . . ] 2- Keep the device upright (as if you were placing it on a table or hanging it on the wall) and look for a place in your room where the symbol is displayed in its entirety. Please be sure to keep the required distance to possible sources of interference as described in the PMC brochure. 3- On the left at the bottom of the display you will see the Meteotime symbol. This has the following significance as long as the test is running (=RECEPTION TEST in the info window): Flashing: The test is running; reception is good (you can leave the device in this position) Flashing: The test is running; reception poor (please continue to look for a better position) 4- The test lasts approx. You can restart the test with the `TEST' key at any time and also discontinue it. If, after completion of the test, you would like to set up the device in another position, even if it's only in another direction, we recommend that you do the test again. Please note, though, that you will not be able to receive any weather forecasts for the duration of the test. English X. 2 ­ Personalisation of a place name You have the option of giving your own description to one place in a region, e. g. For this, go into the setting of the town as described in Section 4 of the 'short guide to starting ­up'. As soon as you have reached the town of your region with the settings procedure, press the key 'DAY' on the front of the device. Here, - Potentially critical weather trends are higher in the priority than relatively frequent weather situations (see X. 5) - Reports for the current respectively the closer date have higher priority These weather trends are also displayed in the status area with a . Here, the flashes for the text report that is currently displayed at the bottom of the INFO WINDOW. For verification purposes, you can display other reports that have a lower priority at any time using the +/- keys. 1 minute, the report with the highest priority is automatically displayed again. If you press the + or ­ key again during the display of the town, you will arrive at the next town. X. 5 - Functional scope of the weather forecasts - 4-day forecasts For the places that are not marked with an * in the settings (e. g. LONDON), the following forecasts for a total of four days are received: - Weather forecast, day and night in each case, 15 symbols each (see X. 6) - Temperature forecast day and night (on the fourth day, DAY 3, no night temperature) - Wind direction (8 directions plus `changeable winds') and maximum wind speed (8 levels) - Precipitation probability in % (8 levels) - Weather situations (regional conditions such as Föhn, Bise, Scirocco, Mistral, Tramontagne) - Extreme resp. critical weather situations (severe weather, storm, gusts of wind, freezing rain, fine dust, ozone) - 2-day forecasts For the places that are marked in the setting with a * (e. g. MADRID*), the following forecasts are received: - Weather forecast, day and night in each case, 15 symbols each (see X. 6) - Temperature forecast day English X. 16 The 15 weather symbols The forecasts of the symbols for the DAY are calculated for the afternoon period. The forecasts of the symbols for the NIGHT are calculated for late evening (midnight). New forecasts are made on a daily basis by professional meteorologists in the Meteotime network. [. . . ] Forecast reliability is therefore based at all times on state-of-the-art technology and the most up-todate weather models available. English X. 7 ­ Sunrise and sunset times With each place, you will be given information about the time the sun rises and sets. The times are based on the METEONORM data and apply for - The main place assigned to each region (total of 90 places, see map in the instructions `Personal Meteo Centre PMC Important') - The flat horizon - The epicentre of the sun Deviations both in the effective and the perceived times are therefore possible depending on the place and the local geographical circumstances. More info about the sun times: www. meteonorm. com X. 8 ­ Batteries The Mete-On 1 has continuous reception in order to ensure constant depiction of the forecasts of all regions. Please, however, note the following: - The battery lifetime also depends on how often you use the background lighting. [. . . ]