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The 00683A3 Indoor/Outdoor Wireless
Thermometer monitors and displays the indoor
temperature plus the temperature in up to three outdoor (or other) locations by means of the included
00955 remote sensor and one or two additional remote sensors, which are optional and sold
separately. The temperature display on the main unit is
pushbutton-selectable for °F or °C. Unlike some
digital thermometers, the 00683A3 simultaneously displays
the indoor and
outdoor temperatures, so you don't have to actively select one or the
other for viewing. The
outdoor temperature display can be optioned to scroll, in which case the
temperature from each remote sensor in use is displayed for 5
seconds. The
00683A3 thermometer records the minimum and maximum indoor and
outdoor/remote temperatures it has measured, and these can be displayed at the
push of a button. In addition, both high and low temperature
alerts can be programmed for both the indoor temperature and any
or all of the remote-channel temperatures. When a temperature
reaches the preset alerting point, that temperature display
flashes and an audible alarm sounds. You can push any button to
silence the alarm, but the temperature will continue to flash
until it changes from the upper or lower limit temperature. The
00955 remote temperature sensor that comes with the 00683A2 Wireless
Thermometer is white with silver trim to match the main unit. This
non-displaying sensor can be wall-mounted via a keyhole slot on its
back. If you need one or two additional remotes, these can be either the
00955 or the Acu-Rite 00739. The 00739 has both a temperature display and a detachable,
submersible probe on a 10-foot wire. Use the sensor without the
probe to monitor indoor or outdoor air temperature, or
attach the probe and use the sensor to monitor the temperature
in a pool, spa, aquarium, or pond, or in soil. Integral
random security code technology is another feature of this
wireless thermometer.
The main unit learns the random code of the remote sensor and
logs it in as Channel 1. Channels 2 and 3 register in the same
way if additional sensors are purchased and used. The 00955 and
00739 remote
sensors can transmit up to 100 feet (30 meters) without outside
interference, i.e., in an open area. Unlike
the 00739 remote, the 00955 has no channel switch. If you are using multiple 00955s, you power up
the main unit first. You then power up and initiate transmission
from the 00955 you want to be Channel 1. You next do this for the
Channel 2 00955 and finally for the Channel 3 00955 (if used). If you
are using mixed 00739 and and 00955 remotes, you'll need to set the
channel switches on the 00739s before powering them up and initiating
transmission in the desired channel order. Operating
(indoor) temperature range of the main unit is 32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C). Operating temperature range of the included
00955 remote
sensor is -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C) when equipped with
alkaline batteries. Operating temperature
range of the optional 00739 remote sensor is 0°F to 122°F (-17°C to
+50°C) when equipped with alkaline batteries and used without its probe. With the probe attached, the
00739's operating range is -58°F to +158°F (-50° to +70°C). If temperatures are
expected to remain significantly below freezing for an extended time, we recommend
using lithium batteries in the remotes instead of alkaline. As
mentioned above, the main unit can be wall-mounted or free-standing,
while the 00955 remote is better suited to wall mounting. Wall-mounting
anchors and screws are
included for both units. The remote has a water-resistant
(splashproof) case, but for proper operation you must mount the remote
where direct rainfall and sunlight cannot fall
on it (and it says this on the package).. Batteries are
not included with this product. You'll need two AA (1.5V)
alkaline cells for the main unit and 2 AAA (1.5V) alkaline or
lithium cells for the included remote sensor. The main unit displays a low-battery indication when
its batteries become weak. If
you're looking for a compact and relatively simple wireless
thermometer with multiple remote capability plus some other nice
features (like min/max memory and temperature alerts), the Acu-Rite
00683A3 is a
great choice. Small
enough to fit almost anywhere, the 00683A3 Wireless
Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer is perfect for any room in the house--or your office. It comes with a 1-year factory
warranty.
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