Manual - La Crosse Technology
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1. Function keys The anemometer uses the following keys MODE key To toggle between wind speed and temperature wind chill display Power ON OFF To enter the setting mode To turn the backlight On Key To change operation mode To change parameters in setting mode To turn the backlight On Selection of operation mode There are two modes one is wind speed and the other is temperature By pressing the MODE key the display will toggle between the two modes Wind Speed Mode The wind speed mode can be selected to 3 different display modes at any time R Oam WIND Average wind speed Since power on Current wind speed Maximum wind speed Since power on To toggle between current wind speed maximum wind speed and average wind speed simply press the key Beaufort wind scale bft The Beaufort scale is displayed in bar graph 0 12 This is a system for estimating wind force without the use of instruments based on the visible effects of the wind on the physical environment Ig IS o Description m s Calm Light Air Light Breeze Gentle Breeze Moderate Breeze Fresh Breeze Strong Breeze Near Gale Gale Strong Gale Storm Violent Storm Hurricane OMNOAONARWNY 0 Temperature Wind Chill Mode The temperature wind chill modes can be selected to 2 different display modes at any time WINDCHILL Wind chill TEMP Temperature By pressing the key the display2. with the unit may invalidate its warranty Specifications Recommended operating temperatures 21 8 F to 138 2 F with 0 2 resolution 29 9 C to 59 C with 0 1 C resolution displayed if outside this range every 10 seconds Minimum 0 4 mph 0 2 m s Maximum 67 mph 30 m s 1 x 3V lithium cell CR2032 Approximately 12 months 1 5 x 0 6 x 3 8 39 x 17 x 98 mm Temperature checking interval Wind speed measuring range Power source Battery life Dimensions L x W x H Liability Disclaimer e The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place e This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information e The specifications of this product may change without prior notice e This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1 year warranty on this anemometer Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty Before sending the anemometer in for repairs contact La Crosse Technology The anemometer will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model during the warranty period This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use unauthoriz
3. Operating Manual Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this pocket sized anemometer This innovative product provides wind speed wind chill and temperature information for any outdoor activity The operation of this product is simple and straightforward and by reading this operating manual users will receive the optimum benefits of all its features The Anemometer Impeller key MODE key _L Gb f J5a J Battery iea S S cover Features Wind speed measure in mph Km h m s or Knots Wind speed in Beaufort wind scale bar graph Wind chill display Temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius LCD backlight Auto power OFF Neck band included Weather resistant casing Setting up 1 First use a large coin to open the battery cover at the back of the anemometer as indicated above 2 Checking the correct polarization insert 1 x 3V CR2032 lithium cell Battery compartment positive pole up into the battery compartment and Q replace the cover JJ 3 When the battery is inserted Lithium Banary gover all the segments of the LCD cell and backlight will light up CR2032 briefly Your anemometer is now operational Note After inserting the battery test the anemometer by blowing directly at the Impeller for about 30 seconds The reading on the LCD should change If this does not happen remove the battery wait for 30 seconds and re insert the battery
4. ed repairs or faulty batteries LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS ANEMOMETER THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDRENS REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For warranty work technical support or information contact La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 782 1610 Fax 608 796 1020 e mail support lacrossetechnology com warranty work sales lacrossetechnology com information on other products web www lacrossetechnology com All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors or their consequences All trademarks and patents are acknowledged
5. or current speed measurement setting Average time for current speed measurement setting The current wind speed can be measured in average wind speed in a time interval of 2 10 seconds 1 Following from the C and F Setting press key to set the desired average time The range runs from 2 to 10 seconds 2 Once the desired average time has been chosen press the MODE key to confirm and back to the normal mode LCD backlight The LCD backlight is automatically switched ON when any one of the 2 function keys are pressed and held down for 2 seconds The backlight will be switched on for approximately 8 seconds before automatically switching OFF Battery change It is recommended to replace the battery in the unit on an annual basis to ensure optimum accuracy of this unit i Please help in the preservation of the environment Return used batteries to an authorized depot Maintenance e Avoid placing anemometer in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may damage and inaccurate readings e Avoid exposure to sudden changes in temperature such as direct sunlight extreme cold and wet or moist conditions e When cleaning the display and casing use a soft damp cloth only Do not use solvents or souring agents as they may mark the LCD and casing e Do not make or attempts to make any repairs to the anemometer Return it to its original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering
6. will toggle between temperature and wind chill Note When the temperature is outside the range from 29 C to 59 C there will be no wind chill measurement Wind chill The anemometer calculates automatically wind chill which can provide useful information for preparing outdoor activities in cold weather Wind chill provides an indication of how cold it feels given the combined effects of the actual air temperature and the wind speed Power ON OFF Press and hold down the MODE key for 4 seconds to switch the unit ON or OFF Note The anemometer is automatically switched OFF when no key is pressed in 34 minutes Manual setting Note Before entering the manual setting mode switch off the anemometer Press and hold down the MODE key for about 6 seconds the speed unit will start flashing on the right side of the LCD when the manual setting mode is entered Measurement scale setting 1 After entering the manual setting mode press key to set the measurement scale in Km h Kilometers per hour mph miles per hour m s meters per seconds or Kts Knots 2 Nowpress the MODE key to confirm and enter the C and F setting C and F setting 1 Following from the measurement scale Setting C will be flashing use the key to toggle C and F 2 Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen press the MODE key to confirm and enter the Average time f
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