BRESSER MeteoCast Pico Weather Station

Product Overview

This document is the instruction manual for the BRESSER MeteoCast Pico weather station (Model 7000030). It provides detailed information on setup, operation, safety precautions, and technical specifications.

The weather station system comprises a main base unit and a wireless thermo-hygro sensor. It measures indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, displays the time, and offers weather trend forecasting.

Safety Instructions

General Safety

[DANGER] Risk of Electric Shock: This appliance contains electronic parts powered by an AC adapter or batteries. Improper use can lead to electric shock, causing severe or fatal injuries. Always observe the following safety information.

• Never leave children unattended when operating the device.
• Follow instructions carefully and do not attempt to power the device with any source other than the recommended one, as this poses a risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the power supply by pulling the plug if the device will not be used for an extended period. Also, disconnect it before any maintenance or cleaning work.
• Position your appliance so that it can be disconnected from the mains power at any time. The power socket should always be close to your appliance and easily accessible, as the power cable plug serves as the disconnection device.
• To disconnect the appliance from the mains, always pull the mains plug and not the cable.
• Before commissioning, check that the appliance, cables, and connections are not damaged.
• Never attempt to operate a damaged appliance or one with damaged electrical parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately by authorized technical service.
• Use the device only in a completely dry environment and do not touch it with wet or damp body parts.

Suffocation Hazard

[DANGER] Suffocation Hazard: Improper use of this product can cause suffocation, especially in children. Therefore, it is imperative to observe the following safety information.

• Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) out of the reach of children.
• This product contains small parts that a child could swallow.

Explosion Hazard

[DANGER] Explosion Hazard: Improper use of this product can cause a fire. It is essential to observe the following safety information to prevent fires.

• Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the supplied AC adapter or recommended batteries. Do not short-circuit the appliance or batteries, nor throw them into fire. Excessive heat and improper handling can cause short circuits, fires, and even explosions.

Risk of Material Damage

[WARNING] Risk of Material Damage: Improper handling can cause damage to the appliance and/or accessories. Therefore, use the appliance only according to the following safety information.

• Do not disassemble the appliance. In case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact technical service and can arrange for the return of this appliance for repair if necessary.
• Do not expose this device to high temperatures. Protect it from water and humidity.
• Never immerse the device in water.
• Do not subject the appliance to excessive vibrations.
• For this device, use only accessories and spare parts that comply with the technical information.
• Use only the recommended batteries. Always replace depleted batteries with a set of new, fully charged batteries. Do not use batteries of different brands or types, or with different capacities. Remove batteries from the appliance if it is not going to be used for an extended period.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries (accumulators).

Risk of Damage from Misuse

[WARNING] Risk of Damage from Misuse: The manufacturer assumes no liability for voltage damage due to incorrectly inserted batteries or the use of an unsuitable mains adapter.

Overview of Parts and Scope of Delivery

The weather station system includes the main base unit (A), a wireless sensor (B), an AC adapter (C), and two plug adapters (D). Two AAA/LR03 batteries are required for the sensor, and optionally for the base unit (not included).

Base Unit Components:

• [1] SNZ/LIGHT Button (Tactile surface)
• [2] Casing (Station)
• [3] Display
• [4] DOWN Button
• [5] UP Button
• [6] Foldable Stand
• [7] Wall Mounting Bracket
• [8] RESET Button
• [9] SET Button
• [10] Battery Compartment (Station)
• [11] Battery Compartment Cover (Station)
• [12] DC Connection Socket
• [15] Function Indicator
• [17] °C/°F Button
• [21] Lock Button
• [22] DC Hollow Plug
• [23] Power Cable
• [24] Plug Adapter (EU)
• [25] Plug Adapter (RU)

Wireless Sensor Components:

• [13] Display (Sensor)
• [14] Casing (Sensor)
• [18] Battery Compartment (Sensor)
• [19] Battery Compartment Cover (Sensor)
• [20] Adapter Holder

Display Overview

The weather station display shows various information:

• [D1] Weather trend indicator: Shows icons for sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, or snowy conditions.
• [D2] Active alarm symbol: Indicates if an alarm is active.
• [D3] Time (HH:MM) in 'NORMAL' mode.
• [D4] Seconds in 'NORMAL' mode.
• [D5] "DST" display for automatic daylight saving time adjustment.
• [D7] Outdoor humidity percentage.
• [D8] Outdoor MIN/MAX temperature and humidity values.
• [D9] Indoor MIN/MAX temperature and humidity values.
• [D10] Indoor humidity percentage.
• [D11] Battery level indicator for the base station.
• [D12] Indoor temperature (°C/°F selectable).
• [D13] Battery level indicator for the sensor.
• [D14] Outdoor temperature (°C/°F selectable).
• [D15] Radio signal transmission activity icon: [radio-signal-icon]
• [D16] Alarm time (HH:MM) in 'ALARM' mode.
• [D17] 'AL' icon for 'ALARM' mode.

Before Commissioning

[WARNING] Avoid connection failures: To prevent connection problems between the devices, observe the following points during initial setup.

1. Place the base unit (receiver) and the sensor (transmitter) as close to each other as possible.
2. Connect the power supply to the base unit and wait until the indoor temperature is displayed.
3. Connect the power supply for the sensor.
4. Install/use the base unit and sensor within the effective transmission range.

When changing batteries, remove them from both the base unit and the sensor and reinsert them in the correct order to re-establish the radio connection. If the device is powered by mains, briefly disconnect the mains power when changing batteries. If only the sensor batteries are changed, the signal may not be received correctly.

The actual transmission range depends on building materials and the placement of the base unit and outdoor sensor. External influences (various radio transmitters and other sources of interference) can significantly reduce the possible range. In such cases, try relocating the base unit and sensor. Sometimes, moving them a few centimeters is sufficient.

Power Supply

[WARNING] The base unit can operate with the supplied AC adapter or with batteries.

Base Unit

1. Hold down the lock button on the AC adapter's adapter holder. At the same time, insert the desired plug adapter into the adapter holder and turn it as far as possible in the "LOCK" direction. Release the lock button.
2. Insert the DC hollow plug into the DC connection socket of the base unit.
3. [ATTENTION] Ensure the plug adapter is firmly and securely attached to the AC adapter's adapter holder before proceeding.
4. Insert the AC adapter with the pre-assembled plug into the power socket.
5. The device turns on automatically.
6. Wait until the indoor temperature is displayed on the base unit.
7. To change the plug adapter, hold down the lock button, turn the plug adapter in the "OPEN" direction, and remove it from the adapter holder. Then repeat step 1 to attach another plug adapter.

NOTE: Alternatively, operation with batteries (LR03 AAA/LR03) is also possible. The display enters standby mode during battery operation and can be activated for approximately 15 seconds by pressing the snooze button. Proceed as follows:

7. Remove the battery compartment cover.
8. Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly (+/- poles).
9. Replace the battery compartment cover.
10. Wait until the indoor temperature is displayed on the base unit.

Wireless Sensor

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly (+/- poles).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Battery Level Indicator

1. When the battery charge of the base station or the wireless sensor begins to run low, the battery level symbol [battery-low-indicator] will appear on the display.
2. When replacing batteries, always remove the batteries from the other part of the appliance and reinsert them in the correct order (see chapter "Power Supply Configuration"). Replace the batteries to be changed in the corresponding part of the appliance with new, fully charged batteries. This will ensure the connection between the devices is re-established correctly.

Automatic Time Setting

Once the battery is connected, the unit will automatically search for the time signal. This process takes approximately 3 to 8 minutes to complete. If the time signal is received correctly, the date and time will be updated automatically, and the reception symbol [radio-signal-icon] will appear. If the time signal is not received, press the UP button for approximately 3 seconds to initiate the signal reception. If no time signal is received even then, set the time manually. For more information on manual time setting, consult the "Manual Time Setting" section.

Manual Time Setting

1. In normal display mode, press and hold the SET button for about 3 seconds to enter the time configuration mode.
2. The digits to be configured will flash.
3. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to change the value.
4. Press the [SET] button to confirm and move to the next setting.
5. Configuration order: Time zone/offset > 12/24 hour format > hours > minutes.
6. Finally, press the [SET] button to save the settings and exit configuration mode.

Time Zone Configuration

The time zone is adjusted as part of the manual time setting. You will find more information in the chapter "Manual Time Setting".

1. Press the SET button for approximately 3 seconds to enter the time configuration mode.
2. You may need to press the SET key several times until the display shows the time zone setting (the factory setting is "00").
3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired time deviation in hours (from -12 to +12 hours).
4. Finally, press the SET button for about 3 seconds to confirm the adjusted time deviation.

Alarm Setting

[WARNING] The alarm setting cannot be performed while the time signal search is active (the corresponding icon flashes). Wait for the time signal search to finish to manually configure the alarm.

1. Press the [SET] button to display the alarm time (AL).
2. Press the [SET] button for approx. 3 seconds to enter the alarm time configuration mode.
3. The digits to be configured will flash.
4. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to change the value.
5. Press the [SET] button to confirm and move to the next setting.
6. Configuration order: hours > minutes.
7. Finally, press the [SET] button to save the settings and exit configuration mode.

Activate/Deactivate Alarm

8. In normal display mode, press the SET button to display the configured alarm time.
9. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to activate the alarm. The [alarm-icon] symbol is displayed.
10. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to deactivate the alarm. The [alarm-icon] symbol is no longer displayed.

Snooze Function

1. When the alarm sounds, press the SNZ/LIGHT button to activate the snooze function. The alarm will sound again after 5 minutes.
2. When the alarm sounds, press any other button to stop it until the set alarm time is reached again.

Automatic Value Transmission

As soon as the batteries are inserted, the base station begins to display indoor measurement values. The first measured values received by the outdoor sensor are displayed approximately 3 minutes after commissioning. The reception symbol [radio-signal-icon] appears on the base station display. If no signal is received, press the [DOWN] button for approximately 3 seconds to initiate reception of the measured values again.

°C/°F Display Change

• Base Station: In normal display mode, press the DOWN key to switch between °C and °F.
• Wireless Sensor: Open the battery compartment cover [18]. Press the °C/°F button to switch between °C and °F. Close the battery compartment.

Weather Trend

Based on the measured values, a weather trend for the next 12-24 hours is calculated and displayed graphically:

Weather trend indicators (from left to right): Sunny / Partly cloudy / Cloudy / Rainy / Snowy.

MAX/MIN Weather Data

The base station stores the maximum and minimum indoor and outdoor temperatures, as well as humidity, for a 24-hour period:

1. Press the UP button several times to view the stored values one after another.
2. Sequence of settings: Maximum values > Minimum values > Current values.
3. While minimum or maximum values are displayed, press the UP button for approximately 3 seconds to irrevocably clear the stored maximum/minimum values.

[WARNING] If a value's recording range is exceeded, 'LL.L' is displayed. If the recording range is exceeded, 'HH.H' is displayed.

Backlight/Display Dimming

[WARNING] In battery operation mode, the backlight is deactivated by default, whereas it is activated in mains mode.

• In battery operation mode: Press the SNZ/LIGHT button to activate the backlight for about 5 seconds.
• In mains operation mode: Press the SNZ/LIGHT button to deactivate or activate the backlight (display dimming).

Recycling

Dispose of packaging materials according to their class. Information on proper waste disposal can be obtained from municipal waste management companies or the environmental agency. Do not dispose of electronic devices by throwing them in your household waste. In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE Directive 2), incorporated into national legislation by Royal Decree 110/2015 of February 20, used electrical equipment must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Batteries and accumulators must not be disposed of with household waste. You are legally obliged to return used batteries and accumulators after use to our point of sale or a nearby location (e.g., in shops or at municipal collection points) free of charge. Batteries and accumulators are marked with a crossed-out waste bin symbol [recycling-symbol] and the chemical symbol of the contaminant. "Cd" signifies cadmium, "Hg" signifies mercury, and "Pb" signifies lead.

Technical Data

Base Station

• Radio clock signal: DCF
• Power supply: DC 5V 1A via AC adapter
• Battery operation (optional): 2x AAA/LR03 1.5V
• Temperature measurement unit: °C or °F selectable
• Temperature measurement range: -10°C to +50°C
• Humidity measurement range: 20% to 95% RH

Wireless Sensor

• Battery operation: 2x AAA/LR03
• Temperature measurement unit: °C or °F selectable
• Temperature measurement range: -40°C to +70°C
• Humidity measurement range: 20% to 95% RH
• Transmission frequency: 433MHz
• Maximum transmission power: less than 10mW
• Transmission range: up to 30 m (in open terrain)

Warranty

The normal warranty period is 2 years and begins on the day of purchase. To benefit from an extended voluntary warranty period, as indicated on the gift box, registration on our website is required. Full warranty conditions, as well as information regarding warranty extension and services, can be found at www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.

CE Declaration of Conformity

Bresser GmbH hereby declares that the radio equipment type 7000030 complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the CE declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.bresser.de/download/7000030/CE/7000030_CE.pdf.

Service Contact Information

For questions or claims regarding the product, please contact the service center:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium

E-mail: service@bresser.de
Telephone: +49 28 72 80 74 210
BRESSER GmbH, Kundenservice, Gutenbergstr. 2, 46414 Rhede, Germany

Netherlands, Belgium

E-mail: info@bresserbenelux.nl
Telephone: +31 528 23 24 76
BRESSER Benelux, Klantenservice, Donau 5-12, 7908 HA Hoogeveen, Netherlands

United Kingdom, Ireland

E-mail: service@bresseruk.com
Telephone: +44 1342 837 098
BRESSER UK Ltd, Customer Support, Suite 3G, Eden House, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF, United Kingdom

France, Belgium

E-mail: sav@bresser.fr
Telephone: 00 800 6343 7000
BRESSER France SARL, Service après-vente, Pôle d'Activités de Nicopolis, 314 Avenue des Chênes Verts, 83170 Brignoles, France

Spain, Portugal

E-mail: servicio.iberia@bresser-iberia.es
Telephone: +34 91 67972 69
BRESSER Iberia SLU, Servicio al Cliente, c/Valdemorillo, 1 Nave B, P.I. Ventorro del cano, 28925 Alcorcón Madrid, España