Manual - La Crosse Technology
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1. 6 0 ommo Install Batteries in the TX14TH Transmitter _ hk Slide the battery cover down then lift off the back of the TX14TH transmitter Note Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1 Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter Observe the correct polarity see marking inside battery compartment Keep transmitter 5 10 ft from the forecast station during setup After 15 minutes if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station move the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the forecast station Sor oy LCD Screen The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time calendar weather forecast indoor data and outdoor data Animated Color Forecast Icons Current Time Alarm amp All forecast icons shown together for illustration Atomic Reception icon TIME ALARM 7Z ou Calendar F Fa Outdoor AY Indoor Temperature AUTO Temperature amp Humidity P uy gt Uo amp Humidity In Out Heat Index In Out Dew Point Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 4 Function Buttons ALARM RCC C F 0 MIN MAX HEAT DEW CH LIGHT HI LO Button Press and Release Functions Hold 3 5 seconds SET Move through program menu Confirm Enter program menu set time setting date etc ALARM View Alarm Alarm set Activate De2. 2010 2039 Press the SET button again to confirm and to enter the month setting The month will flash Press and release the RCC or C F button to set the month oe Press the SET button again to confirm and enter the date setting The date will flash Press and release the RCC or C F button to set the date Confirm all calendar settings with the SET button to confirm and exit the program menu oS oe oe a s Note The day of the week will set automatically once the year month and date are set Fahrenheit Celsius 1 Press and release the C F button once to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius F Oumar co the UY l ee Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 6 Hold the ALARM button for 5 seconds to enter the alarm time set mode 1 The alarm hour digit will flash TIMEALARM 77 Press and release the RCC or C F button to select the hour 3 Press and release the SET button to set the minutes The minute digits will flash Press and release the RCC or C F button to select the minutes Confirm with the SET button and exit The alarm icon S will show above the minutes indicating the alarm is active The alarm icon amp will flash when the alarm is sounding AD pe Deactivate Alarm 1 Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time 2 Press and release the ALARM button to deactivate the Alarm The amp alarm icon will disappear ind
3. HEAT DEW CH LIGHT HI LO i a want pa HOLD ON OFF www lacrossetechnology com 308 146 h by Sr ice Batteries 1 2 Remove battery cover Slide tab to the right and pull out to remove battery cover Install three fresh AA batteries according to the polarity markings Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Lithium Standard or Rechargeable Batteries NOTE If the forecast station does not display indoor temperature after 60 seconds remove adapter and batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before repeating the setup process Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 3 Install Batteries in the TX142TH Transmitter NOTE This forecast station will come with one TX142TH transmitter OR one TX14TH transmitter Both transmitters work interchangeably 1 Slide the battery cover down then lift off the front of the TX142TH transmitter LO LA CROSSES TECHNOLOGY Note Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover p 2 Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1 3 Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter Observe the correct polarity See marking inside battery compartment 4 Keep transmitter 5 10 ft from the forecast station during setup 5 After 15 minutes if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station move the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the forecast station Wotmme
4. to search for the outdoor transmitter again e End of Transmission Range Move the transmitter closer to the forecast station Avoid obstructions in the signal path Keep transmitter and forecast station away from electronics Position the Forecast Station hk The forecast station has a wide base to sit on a desk or table 2 Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones gaming systems televisions microwaves routers etc 3 Place within range of the outdoor transmitter 4 The maximum transmitting range in open air is 200 feet 60 meters Obstacles such as walls windows stucco concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range 5 For best WWVB reception orientate the forecast station with the front of the back facing Ft Collins Colorado Specifications Temperature Range 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Humidity Range 19 97 RH Interval About every 30 seconds Outdoor Temperature Range 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C Alkaline Batteries 20 F to 140 F 28 8 C to 60 C Lithium Batteries 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 60 C i Temperatures below 20 F 28 8 C require Lithium batteries in the NOTE outdoor sensor Humidity Range 19 97 RH Distance Over 200 ft 60 meters RF 433MHz open air Interval About every 50 seconds Primary Power 5 volt AC power adapter included Optional Battery Backup Optional 3 AAA IEC LR3 batteries not included TX142TH TX14
5. 10 00 Each attempt will be at least 2 minutes and the most will be 10 minutes lf there is no signal or too much interference the receiver will only be on for 2 minutes e If the signal is good it may catch a signal in ABOUT 2 3 minutes e lf the signal is marginal it will try to catch a signal for up to 10 minutes IMPORTANT When operating on a c power the backlight and USB charge port will turn off while the forecast station searches for the WWVB signal to avoid interference Both features will return after the 2 10 minute search which occurs during the late night or early morning hours Note In case the forecast station is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time may be manually set Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 10 Manual Signal Search In normal mode hold the RCC button until the reception icon appears to force a search of the WWVB signal The WWVB icon will flash during the search If this icon disappears after the 2 minute search the radio time signal is not available at the moment e Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of 6 feet 2 meters e Within ferro concrete rooms basements superstructures the received signal is naturally weakened In extreme cases please place the unit close to a window and or point its front or back towards the Fort Collins Colorado transmitter e During night
6. Indoor and Outdoor data The word MAX will appear next to the indoor and outdoor temperature e MIN From a normal display press and release the MIN MAX button twice to view minimum temperature and humidity values for Indoor or Outdoor data The word MIN will appear next to the indoor and outdoor temperature Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 8 Reset Min Max Hold the MIN MAX button for 5 seconds to manually reset each indoor and outdoor minimum and maximum value The forecast station automatically resets the min max temperatures at midnight 12 00 AM Note If you are using multiple transmitters connected to the forecast station all channels will reset at the same time Heat Index Heat Index combines the effects of heat and humidity It is the apparent temperature of how hot it feels to a human being When relative humidity increases the air feels warmer than it actually is because your body is less able to cool effectively by evaporation of perspiration In Out Heat Index o L HEAT INDEX a View Heat Index From a normal display press the HEAT DEW button once and the Heat Index will show instead of the ambient temperature The words Heat Index will show near the indoor and outdoor temperatures Note Heat index will be the same number as the temperature until the temperature is above 80 degrees F 26 7 C Dew Point Temperature Dew point is the saturation point of the air or the t
7. LA CROSSE Model 308 146 308 146W TECHNOLOGY Instruction Manual The Wireless Color Forecast Station features atomic time weather forecast indoor and outdoor temperature humidity as well as heat index and dew point on a stylish colorful and easy to read display lt has a USB charging port to charge your smartphone or other device Transmission range of over 200 feet 60 meters in open air from transmitter to forecast station Wireless Color Forecast Station Five ao i Forecast gt Icons exis cre es 3 ino ei s Time e J eee be F Time a Alarm a Month f Swe z sya N p 5 Date a te Ss Er Weekday gt id He r E A TAA T T it one ete LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY Ne LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY Outdoor Temperature F 2C NOTE This forecast station is sold Indoor Temperature 2F 2C Humidity RH with one TX142TH sensor or one Humidity RH Channel Indicator TX14TH sensor Either sensor may be used interchangeably Get Support www lacrossetechnology com 308 146 INITIAL SETUP Step 1 Insert the included 5 volt AC power adapter into forecast station and then into wall outlet Step 2 Insert 3 new AA batteries not included into the forecast station Observe the correct polarity Step 3 Insert 2 new AA batteries not included into the outdoor transmitter Observe the correct polarity The red LED will flash when transmitting Do Not Mix Old and N
8. ST O f 1 EST will flash 2 Press and release the RCC or C F button to select a different Time Zone 3 Confirm with the SET button and move to Daylight Saving Indicator Daylight Saving Time Indicator DST will default to the ON position as most of the country observes the DST change This should be in the ON position all year long If you live in an area does not observe the DST change switch this to the OFF position 1 DST and ON will flash 2 Press and release the RCC or C F button to turn DST to OFF 3 Confirm with the SET button and move to 12 24 hour time format 12 hour or 24 hour Time Format The Time may be displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format Default is 12 hour time Note When in 12 hour format AM or PM will show in front of the hour 1 12H will flash 2 Press and release the RCC or C F button to select 24 hour time 3 Confirm with the SET button and move to Set Time Set Time To set the time manually The hour digit will flash Press and release the RCC or C F button to select the hour PM I Press and release the SET button to set the minutes The minute s digit will flash I Press and release the RCC or C F button to select the minutes Confirm with the SET button and move to Set Calendar rD REW N a Set Calendar To set the calendar The year will flash Press and release the RCC or C F button to set the year between year
9. Set the first outdoor transmitter to Channel 1 and insert 2 AA batteries LA GROSSE Set the second outdoor transmitter to Channel 2 and insert 2 AA batteries rerun cr Set the third outdoor transmitter to Channel 3 and insert 2 AA batteries O Press and hold CH button on the forecast station until a beep sounds The forecast station will search for all outdoor transmitters Press the TX button on each outdoor transmitter to transmit RF signal When RF connection is established the respective temperature amp humidity for each of the selected channels numbers will appear on the main unit 8 Allow the transmitters and the forecast station to stay 5 10 feet apart for 15 minutes to establish a solid connection 9 Install the battery covers on each sensor 10 After 15 minutes place the remote transmitters in appropriate locations see position the outdoor transmitter 11 Press and release the CH button to view channel 1 2 or 3 on the forecast station when multiple transmitters are used Note You cannot change channels if only one transmitter is connected ore On ND qfaatuw 3 15v_ O OLAaumaivh Channel Scroll 1 Press and release the CH button until the word AUTO appears in the outdoor data area The forecast station will automatically rotate through the channels for all connected transmitters 2 Press and release the CH button to lock the forecast station into one channel Then view channels individua
10. TH Transmitter 2 AA IEC LR6 batteries not included USB Charge Port Output 1A Battery Life Forecast Station Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC adapter for Battery Backup primary power on Battery life is over 12 months when using reputable battery brands TX142TH TX141H Transmitter for both Alkaline and Lithium batteries Dimensions Forecast Station 6 3 L x 2 75 W x 4 25 H 160 x 70 x 108 mm TX142TH Transmitter 2 4 L x 1 3 W x 3 78 H 64 x 36 x 101mm Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 12 Warranty Information La Crosse Technology Ltd provides a 1 year limited time warranty from date of purchase on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials amp workmanship View full warranty details online at www lacrossetechnology com warranty_info pdf For warranty work technical support or other information contact La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Contact Support 1 608 782 1610 Product Registration www lacrossetechnology com support register Protected under U S Patents 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 Online Product Support www lacrossetechnology com 308 146 FCC Statement This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 the device must accept any interference received including inte
11. activate Alarm RCC 1 step forward setup Search for WWVB signal Fast advance setup C F Select temperature in C F Fast backward set 1 step backward setup MIN MAX 1 time MAX values Resets all MIN MAX values 2 times MIN values HEAT DEW 1 time Heat Index 2 times Dew Point CH Switch channels Search for remote transmitter when using multiple transmitters LIGHT HI LO Dim backlight for night time Turn continuous backlight HOLD ON OFF ON or OFF a c adapter LIGHT SNOOZE top Activates backlight when using only batteries Trigger snooze alarm Program Menu The SET button will move through the items in the program menu The RCC or C F button will change these values WWYVB reception ON or OFF Time Zone Seven Time Zones e Daylight Saving Indicator e 12 24 hour time format e Manual time set Hour Minutes e Calendar set Year Month Date WWVB Reception ON OFF The WWVB time reception defaults to ON To turn the WWVB reception OFF Hold the SET button for 5 seconds WWVB and ON will flash Press and release the RCC or C F button to turn this OFF Confirm with the SET button and move to the Time Zone EoD Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 5 Time Zone TIME ZONE AST Atlantic EST Eastern S ST KT Alaska AT Hawaiian This forecast station offers seven time zones listed in letter format default is E
12. at least 6 feet from the ground to avoid damage and ensure accurate readings The transmitter is water resistant not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will become submerged in water or subject to standing water or snow transmitting range in open air is over 200 feet 60 meters from outdoor transmitter to forecast station Option 1 e Install one mounting screw not included into a wall leaving approximately Ye of an inch 12 7mm extended e Place the transmitter onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside e Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place Option 2 e Insert the mounting screw not included through the front of the transmitter and into the wall e Tighten the screw to snug do not over tighten To achieve a true temperature humidity reading mount where direct sunlight cannot reach the outdoor transmitter Mount the outdoor transmitter on a North facing wall or in any well shaded area Under an eave or deck rail work well The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200 feet 60 meters Obstacles such as walls windows stucco concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range Place the transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to improve signal transmission Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 11 Outdoor Temperature Humidity Flashing e Low battery icon present Change batteries in the transmitter and then hold the CH button until the station beeps
13. emperature to which the air has to be cooled in order to create condensation The higher the dew points the higher the moisture content of the air at a given temperature Dew Point Temperature is the absolute measure of the moisture in the air at a given temperature Relative humidity is the relative measure of moisture in the air at a certain temperature In Out Dew Point View Dew Point From a normal display press the HEAT DEW button twice and the Dew Point temperature will show instead of the ambient temperature The words Dew Point will show near the indoor and outdoor temperatures Note Dew Point is lower than the actual temperature Low Battery Icon e When this icon ld appears in the indoor IN data reading section replace the batteries in the forecast Station e When this icon id appears in the outdoor OUT data readings section replace the batteries in the outdoor transmitter Use Multiple Outdoor Transmitters The forecast station will accommodate up to three remote outdoor transmitters TX142TH or TX14TH The channel selection button allows you to easily see the temperature in various locations outdoors baby s room greenhouse basement etc Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 9 To connect multiple remote transmitters to the forecast station 1 Remove the battery cover from all the transmitters Leave battery covers off until all transmitters are received by the forecast station
14. ew Batteries e Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries RESTART e lf the outdoor temperature is not displayed after 3 minutes unplug the AC adapter and remove batteries from the forecast station amp transmitter for 15 minutes e Return to Step 1 above ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while the station searches for the atomic signal After the initial search this station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 1 Table of Contents Wireless Color Forecast Station Initial Setup Table of Contents Features Power the Forecast Station A C Power Adapter Batteries Install Batteries in the TX142TH Transmitter Install Batteries in the TX14TH Transmitter LCD Screen Function Buttons Program Menu WWVB ON OFF Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Indicator 12 hour or 24 hour Time Format Set Time Set Calendar Fahrenheit Celsius Alarm Set Deactivate Alarm Snooze Alarm USB Charge Port Backlight A C Power Adapter Batteries Weather Forecast Icon Min Max Temperature Data View Min Max Reset Min Max Heat Index Dew Point Temperature Low Battery Icon Use Multiple Outdoor Transmitters Channel Scroll WWVB Radio controlled Time WWVB Reception Icon Manual Signal Search Care and Maintenance Position the Outdoor Transmitter Outdoor Temperature Humidity Flashes Position the Forecast Stat
15. f the backlight is not on continuously hold the HOLD ON OFF button until the station beeps The backlight should show 1 HIGH The backlight defaults to HIGH brightness when the a c adapter is in use 2 LO Press and release the LIGHT HI LO button to dim the brightness of the backlight 3 Press and release the LIGHT HI LO button again to return to full strength HIGH Note When the Adapter is NOT in use the High Low backlight feature is not available Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 7 1 OFF Hold the HOLD ON OFF button for 5 seconds until the station beeps to turn the backlight off to sleep 2 ON Hold the HOLD ON OFF button again until the station beeps to turn the backlight on Note When the backlight is off press any button to activate the backlight for 8 seconds and then it will turn off again Battery Power Press and release the SNOOZE LIGHT button and the backlight will show for 8 seconds when operating on batteries only Weather Forecast Icons The forecast station unit predicts weather condition for the next 12 hours based on the change of atmospheric pressure As weather conditions cannot be 100 correctly forecasted we cannot be responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast PARTLY CLOUDY CLOUDY STORMY INTELLIGENT WEATHER FORECAST This station learns Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for barometric calibration This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your locati
16. icating the alarm is no longer active Snooze 1 When the alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT button to trigger snooze alarm for 10 minutes The snooze icon Zz will flash when the snooze feature is active l 2 To stop alarm for one day press ALARM button while in snooze mode The alarm icon amp will remain solid Note When the alarm sounds it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely USB Charge Port Charge a smart phone camera or other devices when the forecast station is plugged into a power outlet with the included 5V AC adapter Note This is a power output charging port It does not supply power to the forecast station e Connect your external device s USB charging cable not included to the USB charging port e Charging times will vary e USB Power Output 1A maximum current Charge 1A devices or devices that are self regulating Note Some USB cables are for data transfer only and cannot be used for charging Make sure that the USB cable you use will charge your device Most USB cables included with mobile devices will work for charging ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while the station searches for the atomic signal After the initial search this station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight Backlight A C Adapter The backlight can show continuously when operating the forecast station with the 5 volt a c adapter I
17. ion Specifications Indoor Outdoor Humidity Power Requirements Battery Life Dimensions Warranty Information FCC Statement Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support ODDD O 00 0 0 ONNNNNDODOOOATAFKHRAWWAWNH Atomic time and date auto sets 12 24 hour time with snooze alarm and alarm icon Charge devices with USB charging port Calendar display month day date Heat index and dew point Forecast sunny partly sunny cloudy rainy and stormy 12 hour forecast based on changing barometric pressure IN OUT temperature F C IN OUT humidity RH MIN MAX records 24 hour readings Time zone selection Atlantic Time AST Eastern Time EST Central Time CST Mountain Time MST Pacific Time PST Alaskan Time AKT and Hawaiian Time HAT Light up the forecast station with a press of a button using battery power OR continuous light using the AC adapter with ON OFF option LCD light dimmer for nighttime use Low battery icon for forecast station and sensor Sits on desktop or tabletop 3 AA Alkaline batteries not included OR optional 5 0V AC adapter included Power the Forecast Station The forecast station can be powered by the 5 volt a c adapter or batteries A C Power Adapter Insert enclosed 5 volt a c power adapter into a wall outlet then into the forecast station SS oO a a a a ox Se LA CROSSE Model No 308 146 TECHNOLOGY Made in China MIN MAX
18. lly with a press of the CH button WWVB Radio controlled Time The NIST radio station WWVB is located in Ft Collins and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz The signal can be received up to 2 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the forecast station However due to the nature of the Earth s lonosphere reception is very limited during daylight hours The forecast station will search for a signal every night when reception is best The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the NIST Atomic Clock in Boulder Colorado A team of atomic physicists continually measures every second of every day to an accuracy of ten billionths of a second a day These physicists have created an international standard measuring a second as 9 192 631 770 vibrations of a Cesium 133 atom in a vacuum This atomic clock regulates the WWVB transmitter WWVB Reception Icon G The WWVB time reception icon with full signal strength will appear on screen in front of the E date when the reception of time is successful The tower icon will show solid when the forecast station has received the WWVB signal No tower icon is shown The forecast station was unable to receive a signal at this time Reposition the forecast station for better signal reception or try again at bedtime The forecast station will start searching at UTC 07 00 and if no reception on the first attempt they will try again at 08 00 09 00 and
19. on As the forecast station builds memory it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy The longer the forecast station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be The icons forecast the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily Sunny or rainy as each icon indicates For example if the current weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed it does not mean that the product is faulty because it is not raining It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy Common to weather forecasting absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75 due to the varying areas the forecast station has been designed for use In areas that experience sudden changes in weather for example from sunny to rain the forecast station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time for example mostly sunny MIN MAX Temperature Data This forecast station features daily minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight 12 00 AM The forecast station automatically resets the min max temperatures at midnight 12 00 AM View Min Max e MAX From a normal display press and release the MIN MAX button once to view maximum temperature and humidity values for
20. rference that may cause undesired operation NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT 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 Model 308 146 308146W www lacrossetechnology com support 13
21. time the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible in most cases A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation below 1 second Note In case the forecast station is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time and date can be manually set see program menu Care and Maintenance Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Lithium Standard or Rechargeable Batteries Do not expose the forecast station to extreme temperatures vibration or shock Keep dry Clean forecast station with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents or scouring agents The forecast station is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children The forecast station is not to be used for medical purpose or for public information but is determined for home use only e The specifications of this forecast station may change without prior notice e Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing will void the warranty e Ifthe forecast station does not work properly change the batteries and or check the a c cord connection Position the Outdoor Transmitter Once the forecast station shows the outdoor temperature humidity place it and the transmitter in the desired locations and wait approximately 1 hour before permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that there is proper reception The transmitter should be mounted vertically in a shaded protected area
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