Chaney Instrument Wireless Atomix Clock and Thermometer w/ Sensor

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Product Features

• Base unit measures 9 by 7 by 1-1/2 inches; sensor measures 3-1/2 by 2-1/2 by 1 inches
• Wireless atomic clock and thermometer with remote sensor
• Displays month, date and day; simultaneously displays indoor and outdoor temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Radio receiver picks up official Atomic Clock broadcasts
• Clock powered by three AA batteries; sensor powered by two AAA batteries

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009Y7S98
• Item model number: 75320
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,599 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Bestsellers in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Clearly displaying all the time and temperature data one needs to get through the day; this wireless atomic clock is equipped with a remote sensor that takes temperature readings up to 100 feet away. The clock is equipped with a special radio receiver that picks up official Atomic Clock broadcasts, so there are no more excuses for being late again! No more forgetting to "spring forward" or "fall back", the clock adjusts automatically for Standard and Daylight Savings Time. The included remote transmits temperature data from the yard, greenhouse, or garage, and the base unit can receive data from up to two more remote sensors (sold separately). Set up a sensor in the basement during those pipe-freezing winter months for peace of mind. More on the clock: When the power goes out, the Atomix is the perfect reference clock for resetting the rest of the clocks in the house. The clock's 9- by 7-inch LCD screen displays indoor and outdoor temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius, and time is displayed in 1-3/4-inch numerals for easy reading. Smaller digits display seconds. A calendar feature shows month, date and year. Best of all, the Atomix runs up to two years on a single AA battery! This two-tone wall clock is a handsome addition to the bedroom or office, and installs on any wall or flat surface with the included foldout stand. The silver colored face and gray panels give the unit a sleek, modern look for a dynamic accent. The clock is equipped with a special deactivation feature for states that don't use Daylight Savings Time. More on the thermometer: While the remote, mounted out in the yard or driveway away from the shade and warmth of the house monitors precise outdoor temperatures a handy internal sensor reads indoor temperatures with the LCD displaying both simultaneously. Best of all, installation is literally a snap, with no wires to hassle with! The clock runs on three AA batteries and the sensor uses two AAA batteries for power (batteries not included. Your purchase includes one remote temperature sensor and is covered by a Chaney 2-year limited warranty.

Product Description
All the basics are covered in this digital clock. Features include radio controlled clock technology, indoor and outdoor temperature, and calendar showing the month, date and year. This clock comes wil one remote temperature sensor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Overly complicated setup and Wireless temperature connectivity issues, July 31, 2006

By	Kent A. Compton (Redmond, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased Chaney Instrument's Atomix 75320 wall clock about eight months ago for our master bedroom bathroom. Setting up the clock and remote temperature sensor is much more complicated than need be and its remote temperature sensor is very problematic. On the plus side, the clock has large LCD numbers so they're easy to read and the timekeeping is what you'd expect from a clock that syncs with an atomic clock.

Following the directions to set up the clock work as expected but in my opinion getting the clock to "up and running" should be much easier given that the clock can receive atomic time (and the date?) from the NTIS. I would hope that putting batteries in the device, establishing the time zone and pressing the "get time" button on the top of the unit would be all the setup that is required. That is not the case. If you don't pre-set the time, date, and time zone the unit never received the NTIS time at the established time of 1 or 2 AM (each times were listed on two different sets of documentation).

The remote temperature unit has caused me the most grief. Chaney Instrument's design requires user interaction to establish connectivity between the clock and remote temperature unit (RTU) but as long as you follow the setup directions establishing a partnership between the clock and RTU works. Still, when I put batteries in both the clock and then the RTU I would expect the two of them to automatically create a communication/connectivity "partnership". However, after putting batteries in the RTU you must press and hold the TX button (TX = transmission) for three seconds. Unfortunately, TX button is under a four-screw battery cover so remember to do it before putting the cover back in place (if you're not a person who likes to follow directions or who misses a step you'll find yourself having to take the battery cover off more than you'll care to).

Unfortunately, I experienced an issue the second time I replaced the batteries, established a partnership and then moved the RTU to its mounting outside of our home. The RTU's signal would no longer update the temperature display on the clock. Because the RTU is water resistant I mounted it up underneath the soffit which on our house is two stories above ground. In attempting to get the clock and RTU to "speak" I've climbed the ladder four or five times in order to get the RTU, descend the ladder, walk upstairs so I can see the clock, press and hold the clock's channel button for three seconds to clear the partnership, unscrew the RTU's four battery cover screws, press and hold the TX button to establish a partnership, tighten the four screws again, go downstairs, climb the ladder, and then slide the RTU back on it its mount. I feel like I'm training for some geek triathlon. :-) I've never gotten the clock and RTU to communicate when I put the RTU back on its mount so the clock says it's always 73 degrees outside (and we don't live in San Diego so that is definitely not the case).

The support person said that the interference somehow occurred during the five minute interval between when the RTU was communicating with the clock and when I changed the batteries. Yeah, right.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great concept, poor execution, December 5, 2005

By	Joe Schmoe - See all my reviews

This clock would be excellent, but the numbers aren't legible from some essential viewing angles. I don't seem to have this problem with other digital clocks. Instead of this being the main kitchen clock on the wall as I intended, I've put this on top of the refrigerator as a spare.

Update: Both myself and a relative have had the remote temperature unit fail within 1 month. Now I only get the indoor temperature displayed on the unit.

2.0 out of 5 stars remote sensor does not connect after replacing batteries, March 14, 2009

By	A. Kansal (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I liked the large display, and compared to other weather clocks available at that time, this did seem to serve the clock functionality best.

Purchased new, the unit worked great for a year or so. As other reviewers have noted, the setup does involve some manual button presses etc to get the remote sensor to talk to the main unit but if one follows the instructions, its OK. Also, since the remote sensor is ruggedized for outdoor use, the battery compartment and buttons all have to be accessed after removing 4 tiny screws - so make sure you have a small Phillips screwdriver handy.

The problem began when I replaced batteries on the remote sensor. It no longer talks to the main unit. I placed it indoors, near the main unit, 10ft from the main unit just trying to get a connnection but no luck. The remote sensor may be broken but I have not found a seller who sells that separately. So effectively the unit is now useless...