1 Radio Controlled Color Weather Station
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1. 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 90 meters 300 ft Obstacles such as walls windows stucco concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range Place the transmitter at least 2 meters 6 ft in the air to improve signal transmission Care and Maintenance e Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries e Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries e Do not expose the weather station to extreme temperatures vibration or shock e Clean weather station with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents or e This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children scouring agents e No part of this manual may be reproduced without written e Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing will void the authorization of the manufacturer warranty e Ifthe unit does not work properly change the batteries and or check the A C cord connection Low Battery e When this low battery icon B appears in the indoor IN reading R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC section replace the batteries in the weather station Summary of the Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that this e When this low battery icon amp appears in the outdoor OUT readings wireless transmission dev2. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to F C Note The Day of the Week will set automatically when the year month and date are set e FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS C F will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN buiton to select Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees Confirm with the TIME SET button and exit SNOOZE LIGHT H LOW OFF If no buttons are pressed in a 20 seconds period set mode will time out and return to live display mode reflecting whatever adjustments were made by user before timed out Alarm Setting e ALARM HOUR Hold ALARM button for three seconds to enter alarm setting mode The alarm hour will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to set the hour Press and release the ALARM button e ALARM MINUTE The alarm minutes will flash Use the UP or DOWN button to set the minutes Press the ALARM button to exit Alarm Activate Deactivate e Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time e Press and release the ALARM button repeatedly to activate hed or deactivate the alarm A e The alarm icon appears when alarm is activated e View MIN data Press and release the DOWN button once to view Snooze minimum temperature and humidity values for indoor or outdoor data e Reset MIN data Hold the DOWN button for five seconds to reset eWhen the alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT button to trigger minimum temperature and humidity values for indoor and outdoor snooze alarm for 10 minutes The snooze icon Zz will
3. flash when the data snooze feature is active e To stop alarm for one day press ALARM button while in snooze mode The alarm icon will remain solid Note The alarm is crescendo sound When the alarm sounds it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely Heat Index combines the effects of heat and humidity This is the apparent temperature of how hot it feels to a human being Note Heat index will be the same number as the temperature until the temperature is above 26 7 C 80 F The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig View Heat Index From a normal display press the HEAT DEW button which has a time deviation of less than one second in one million years once and Heat Index will show instead of the ambient temperature The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt via frequency signal DCF 77 77 5 kHz and has a transmitting range of approximately 1 500 km Your radio controlled Weather Station receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time in summer or Dew point is the saturation point of the air or the temperature to which wintertime The quality of the reception depends greatly on the the air has to be cooled in order to create condensation geographic location In normal cases there should be no reception Note Dew Point generally is lower than the temperature problems within a 1 500km radius a
4. 0 ft from the indoor weather station TIME SET HEAT OEW J aes oam Program Menu Press and hold TIME SET key to enter setting mode Use UP DOWN keys to select desired value e TIME ZONE Time zone will display selected time zone will blink press the UP or DOWN keys to set the desired time zone setting range is 0 12 O 12 Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to language e LANGUAGE Language will show the default is FR Press and release the UP or DOWN button to select the desired language FR IT NE ES DA EN Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to hour format e 12 24 HOUR TIME 12H will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN button to select 24H Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to the hour e HOUR The hour will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN button to select the correct hour Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to the minutes e MINUTES The minutes will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN button to adjust the minutes Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to the year e YEAR The year will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN button to select the correct year Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to the month e MONTH The month will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN button to select the correct month Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to the date eDATE The date will flash Press and release the UP or DOWN button to select the correct date
5. LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY Radio Controlled Color Weather Station Model WS6828 Quick Setup Guide La Crosse Technology introduces a Radio Controlled Color Weather Station that provides precise real time weather data straight from your backyard Monitor forecast and temperature trends and set high low temperature alerts Animated color forecasts react to changing barometric pressure Monitor in out temperature and humidity with daily min max records all on one easy to read display with adjustable brightness Wireless transmission range of over 90 meters 300 ft in open air from transmitter to weather station Radio Controlled Color Weather Station Pe T 1S aoe rs it set Tr INDOOR TEMPERATURE A sr e HUMIDITY OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE i Pi xs EG i TREND TEMP Mif ALERTS O ee UE 4A HUMIDITY Low Hi gh Cg aem Setup Instructions Step by Step STEP 1 e Insert the 5 volt A C power adapter into the designated area on the weather station e Insert the A C power adapter into a wall outlet for continuous backlight ON OFF and dimmer feature STEP 2 optional battery operation e Remove battery cover from the weather station slide tab left and pull out to remove the cover e Insert 3 AAA batteries not included into the back of the weather station Observe the hone correct polarity see marking inside the ya 5 battery compart
6. ast three hours maa Temperature has not changed more than 1 C 2 F in the past Steady three hours Humidity has not changed more than 3 RH in 7 the past three hours y Temperature fell more than 1 C 2 F in the past three hours Falling Humidity fell more than 3 RH in the past three hours A gt Humidity trend indicator v Forecast Trend Indicators The forecast tendency indicators in the lower left corner of the forecast display indicate the rising or falling pressure trend e The up trending arrow indicates the pressure is rising and the weather is improving TENDENCY 4 e The down trending arrow indicates the TE FALLING m pressure is falling and the weather may worsen e The right arrow indicates the pressure is steady Position the Weather Station The weather station is free standing with the fold out base stand or can be wall mounted Wall mounted Fix three screws not included into the desired wall leaving the head extended about 5mm 0 2 inches Hang the weather station onto the screws Ensure that it locks into place before releasing the weather station Serer Free standing Simply pull out the stand from the back a the weather station and place on a flat surface Ee Pi 5 Position e Choose a location 2 meters 6 ft or more from electronics such as cordless phones gaming systems televisions microwaves routers baby monitors etc which can prevent signal rece
7. ice does comply with the essential section replace the batteries in the outdoor transmitter requirements of R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Specifications Indoor Temperature Range 0 C to 50 C 4 32 F to 122 F Accuracy 1 C 2 F Resolution 0 1 C Humidity Range 1 99 RH Resolution 1 RH Outdoor Temperature Range 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F Accuracy 1 C 2 F Resolution 0 1 C Humidity Range 1 99 RH Resolution 1 RH Distance Over 90 meters 300 ft in open air RF 433MHz Power Requirements Weather Station 5 volt A C power adapter included Optional 3 AA IEC LR6 batteries not included Transmitter 2 AA IEC LR6 batteries not included Transmitter Battery Life Battery life is over 1 year when using reputable battery brands for both Alkaline and Lithium batteries Use Alkaline batteries for temps 29 C to 60 C 20 F to 140 F Use Lithium batteries for temps 40 C to 29 C 40 F to 20 F Weather Station Battery Life Over 1 year when using reputable battery brands Dimensions Weather Station 212 x 26 x 140 mm 8 34 L x 1 03 W x 5 48 H Transmitter 40 x 20 x 130 mm 1 57 L x 0 79 W x 5 12 H LIABILITY DISCLAIMERS e The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment e Please contact your local or and regiona
8. klight will show for 10 seconds Note When the adapter is NOT in use the HI LOW OFF light feature is Hold the ALERTS button for five seconds until the weather station not available beeps to select and set temperature alert values MAX MIN Temperature Humidity Data The weather station shows daily minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight 12 00 AM The weather station automatically resets the min max temperatures at midnight 12 00 AM IMPORTANT As the weather station builds memory it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy The longer the weather station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be e View MAX data Press and release the UP button once to view maximum temperature and humidity values for indoor and outdoor data e Reset MAX data Hold the UP button for five seconds to reset maximum temperature and humidity values for indoor and outdoor data e OUTDOOR HIGH alert will flash Press the UP or DOWN button to set the alert value and press the ALERTS button to confirm Then press the ALERTS button again switch to OUTDOOR LOW setting e OUTDOOR LOW alert will flash Press the UP or DOWN button to set the alert value and press the ALERST button to confirm Then press the ALERTS button again switch to INDOOR HIGH setting e INDOOR HIGH alert will flash Press the UP or DOWN button to set the alert value a
9. l authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection e All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled User shall take an active part in the reuse recycling and recovery of the electrical and electronic waste e The unrestricted disposal of electronic waste may do harm on public health and the quality of environment e As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product reading the User manual is highly recommended for the benefit of the user This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points 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 designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature 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
10. ment Wi a u e The weather station will light up and show jy omane indoor temperature humidity and time e Press and release the HI LOW OFF button to illuminate the backlight for 10 seconds when using only battery power e Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries e Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries STEP 3 e Ensure that the transmitter is within 3 meters 10 ft of the weather station e Remove battery cover from transmitter slide the battery cover down and lift off the front e Insert 2 AA batteries not included into the transmitter Observe the correct polarity e Within 3 minutes the weather station will show readings in the Outdoor temperature area on the LCD Note Use Alkaline batteries or Lithium for temperatures below 20 F 28 8 C Troubleshooting elf the weather station does not show the outdoor temperature after three minutes open the battery cover of the outdoor transmitter to reveal the TX button Push down on the TX button for three seconds to send a wireless signal to the weather station e Hold the HEAT DEW button for three seconds so the weather station searches again for the outdoor transmitter elf the outdoor temperature does not show up after a second attempt remove the A C power adapter and all batteries from both units and start the setup process again eFor optimal 433 MHz signal reception the outdoor transmitter should be placed within 90 meters 30
11. nd press the ALERTS button to confirm Then press the ALERTS button again switch to INDOOR LOW setting e INDOOR LOW alert will flash Press the UP or DOWN button to choose the value and press the ALERTS button to confirm and exit Note After selecting temperature alert values use the next step to turn individual alerts ON or OFF Arm Disarm Temperature Alerts e n normal time mode press and release the ALERT button to toggle between TEMP E p a TEMP E ALERTS ALERTS Ea om High Press the UP button to turn the selected alert ON The alert icon amp appears when each alarm is activated e Press the DOWN button to turn the selected alert OFF TEMP 4 A Temperature Alert Sounds ITS ALERTS pour e When temperature alert sounds the corresponding alert icon will flash e The alert beeps once every minute until the temperature is out of alert range l e Press any button to stop alert The alert symbol amp will still show e Turn alert OFF In normal mode hold and release the ALERT button to select the alert to turn off With HI or LO alert selected press the DOWN button to turn that alert OFF Temperature Humidity Trend Indicators The indoor and outdoor temperature trend indicators will update every 30 minutes or less These trends represent temperature changes over the past three hours A Temperature rose more than 1 C 2 F in the past three hours Rising Humidity rose more than 3 RH in the p
12. ption e Place within range of the outdoor transmitters The maximum transmitting range in open air is 90 meters 300 ft Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall This will interfere with signal reception e Obstacles such as walls windows stucco concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range Position the Outdoor Transmitter Once the weather 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 at least 2 meters 6 ft 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 Wireless transmitting range in open air is over 90 meters 300 ft from outdoor transmitter to weather station Option 1 e Install one mounting screw not included into a wall leaving approximately 12 7mm 2 of an inch 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
13. round Frankfurt View Dew Point From a normal display press the HEAT DEW button DCF RECEPTION ICON with full signal strength will appear on twice and Dew Point will show instead of the ambient temperature screen if the reception of DCF signal is successful If the unit received DST summer time signal it will display DST icon Weather Forecast Icons e The tower icon is solid when the weather station has received the DCF signal The weather station predicts weather condition of the next 12 hours e The tower icon will flash when searching for a signal based on the change of atmospheric pressure with 70 75 accuracy e No tower icon displayed The weather station was unable to receive a Note As weather conditions cannot be 100 correctly forecasted we signal at this time are not responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast e Reposition the weather station for better signal reception or try again at bedtime e The weather station will start searching at GMT 01 00 and if no reception on the first attempt it will try again at 02 00 03 00 04 00 and 05 00 Each attempt will be at least 2 minutes and the most will be 10 min If there is no signal or too much interference the receiver will only be on for 2 minutes elf the signal is good it may catch a signal in ABOUT 2 3 minutes If the SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY RAINY STORMY SNOWY signal is marginal it will try to catch a signal for up to 10 minutes e Press and relea
14. se the TIME SET button to start or stop a manual Note The snowy icon appears when the temperature is below 0 C signal search During time searching the backlight is ON 32 F and the forecast is rainy or stormy Note In case the weather station is not able to detect the DCF signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time may be manually set THIS STATION LEARNS The weather station calibrates barometric pressure based on its location over a period of time to generate an accurate personal forecast Please allow 3 to 4 days for barometer calibration The forecast station samples the barometric pressure every twelve minutes These samples are averaged hourly and daily then stored in nonvolatile memory The three hour pressure icon change is based off of the last four average hourly readings Backlight A C adapter The backlight is on continuously when operating the weather station with the 5 volt A C adapter Press and release the HI LOW OFF button to change the backlight brightness e HI Brightest intensity default e LOW Press and release the HI LOW OFF button to dim the backlight e OFF Press and release the HI LOW OFF button again to turn the backlight off for sleep Press again to return to full strength Note When the backlight is OFF press any button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds Battery power only Press and release the HI LOW OFF button and Set Temperature Alert Values the bac
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