Operating Manual for Weather Forecaster
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1. Mount in a sheltered place Avoid direct rain and sunshine DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES DO NOT MIX ALKALINE STANDARD OR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTER The outdoor thermo hygro transmitter uses 2 x AAA IEC LR3 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below i Remove the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see battery compartment marking 3 Replace the battery cover on the unit Note When changing batteries in any of the units all units need to be reset by following the set up procedures This is due to a random security code assigned by the transmitter at start up This code must be received and stored by the weather station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to the transmitter The outdoor temperature and humidity data should be displayed on the weather station If this does not happen after 2 minutes the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1 4 In order to ensure sufficient 915 MHz transmission however the distance between the Weather Station and the transmitter should not be more than 330 feet 100 meters see notes on Positioning and 915 MHz Reception Note When changing batteries in the units ensure the batteries do not spring free from the contacts Always wait at least 15 minutes after removing2. 16 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 17
3. format in 12h or 24h display 1 12h or 24h will flash default 12h 2 Press the key to select the 12h or 24h display mode 3 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Manual time setting Note When 12h mode display is selected the calendar format will be Month Day display When 24h mode display is selected the calendar format will be Day Month display MANUAL TIME SETTING To set the time PN 15 Hour flashing Minutes flashing The hour digit will flash Use the key to set the hour Press again the SET key to set the minutes The minute digits will flash 4 Use the key to set the minutes 5 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Calendar setting CALENDAR SETTING N ng Date and month iN ai The date default of the weather station is 1 1 2011 To set the calendar 1 The year will flash 2 Use the key to set the year between year 2011 2039 WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS The weather icons in the second section of LCD can be displayed in any of the following combinations Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather If the icons do not change then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the Weather station to register However
4. the batteries before reinserting otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur FUNCTION KEYS Weather Station The Weather Station has 3 easy to use function keys 1 key on the front and 2 keys on the back L MIN MAX key key SET key SET key Press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes manual time setting and calendar key Increase change toggle all values in manual set mode MIN MAX key e Press shortly to toggle between indoor and outdoor MAX MIN temperature and current temperature 4 LCD SCREEN The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time calendar weather forecast moon phase indoor data and outdoor data Low battery indicator weather station Time go in 247 Calendar gies DH Weather Weather tendency forecast icon indicator Moon es Indoor Ind 1___ relative ee humidity ee in RH in Se n o mt Low battery Outdoor__ our indicator temperature Uj fez transmitter in C F Outdoor relative Outdoor data signal humidity in RH reception indicator When the signal is successfully received by the weather station the outdoor transmission icon will be switched on If not successful the icon will not be shown on LCD The user can then easily see whether the last reception was successful icon on or not icon off MANUAL SETTINGS The following manual settings can be changed when
5. D section shows the outdoor temperature and humidity and the reception indicator 2 Avoid placing the transmitters onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames 3 Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the 915MHz signal frequency may prevent correct signal transmission or reception 4 Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915MHz signal frequency can also cause interference Note When the 915MHz signal is received correctly do not re open the battery cover of either the transmitter or weather station as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset Should this happen reset all units see Set up above otherwise transmission problems may occur The transmission range is around 330 feet 100 meters from the thermo hygro transmitter to the weather station in open space However this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors all system units have to be reset see Set up above POSITIONING THE WEATHER STATION The weather station provides the option of table standing or wall mounting the unit Before wall mounting please check that the outdoor data can be received from the desired locations To wall mount A Fix a screw not supplied into the desired wall leaving the head extended out by about 5mm 2 Place the weather station
6. Transmission range up to 260 feet 79 2 meters open space Power consumption alkaline batteries recommended Weather station 2x AAA IEC LR3 1 5V Thermo hygro transmitter 2x AAA IEC LR3 1 5V Battery life up to 24 months Dimensions L x W x H Weather station 3 72 x 0 78 x 6 18 94 6 x 20 x 157mm Thermo hygro transmitter 1 41 x 0 62 x 4 03 36 x 16 x 102 6mm 13 repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center 6 units used for other than home use 7 applications and uses that this product was not intended or 8 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exc
7. WS 9060U IT WEATHER STATION Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this state of the art weather station as an example of innovative design and quality piece of engineering Provides time calendar weather forecast moon phase indoor and outdoor temperature indoor and outdoor relative humidity This unit will never keep you guessing on current and future weather conditions Operation of this product is simple and straightforward By reading this operating manual the user will receive a better understanding of the Weather Station together with the optimum benefit of all its features FEATURES The Weather Station LCD __ Display Function key Hanging hole Battery compartment Function keys T Stand 12 24 hour time display Calendar display year shows only in set mode Display 8 Moon phases throughout the year Weather forecasting with weather tendency indicator TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The weather station uses 2 x AAA IEC LR3 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below fa i ey L Insert finger or other solid i HES object in the space at the bottom center of the battery compartment and lift up to remove the cover 2 Insert batteries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace compartment cover BATTERY CHANGE It
8. ase check the following points i The distance of the weather station or transmitters should be at least 5 to 6 5 feet 1 5 2 meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets 10 Foldout table stand e aa The foldout table stand is located on Le J the backside Pull the stand out from ae the bottom center edge of the weather ae oT station below the battery alk compartment Once the foldout table Std stand is extended place the weather i station in an appropriate location POSITIONING THE THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTER Mount in a sheltered place Avoid direct rain and sunshine The thermo hygro transmitter can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mount using the bracket which doubles as a stand or wall mount base To wall mount Al Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors 2 Clip the transmitter onto the bracket Note Before permanently fixing the thermo hygro to the wall base pace all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature and humidity readings are receivable In event that the signal is not received relocate the thermo hygro transmitter or the weather station slightly as this may help the signal reception CARE AND MAINTENANCE Extreme temperatures vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the units and give inaccurate forecasts and readings When cleanin
9. 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 FCC ID OMO TX45U TH IT transmitter FCC DISCLAIMER RF Exposure mobile The internal external antennas used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Statement according to FCC part 15 19 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 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications
10. g the display and casings use a soft damp cloth only Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings 12 Do not submerge the units in water Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type Do not make any repair attempts to the units Return it to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate their guarantee Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce their accuracy SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range Indoor 14 2 F to 139 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 9 9 C to 59 9 C with 0 1 C resolution OF L displayed if outside this range Outdoor 39 8 F to 139 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 39 9 C to 59 9 C with 0 1 C resolution OF L displayed if outside this range Indoor humidity range 20 to 95 with 1 resolution Display if temperature is OF L display 19 if lt 20 and 96 if gt 95 Outdoor humidity range 1 to 99 with 1 resolution Display if outside temperature is OF L display 1 if lt 1 and 99 if gt 99 Data checking intervals Indoor temperature every 16 seconds Indoor humidity every 64 seconds Outdoor temperature and humidity every 4 seconds
11. if the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better with sunny icon or worse with rainy icon since the icons are already at their extremes The icons displayed forecasts 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 Note After setting up readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12 24 hours This will allow sufficient time for the Weather station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast 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 Weather station has been designed for use In areas that experience sudden changes in weather for example from sunny to rain the Weather station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time for example mostly sunny If the weather station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point for example from the gro
12. inal warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the carrier 3 damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative surface 4 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of 14 Product Registration www lacrossetechnology com support register php Contact Support 1 608 782 1610 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
13. is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum accuracy of these units Please participate in the preservation of the environment Return used batteries to an authorized depot SET UP 1 First insert the batteries in the transmitter see To install and replace batteries in the thermo hygro transmitter above Keep 5 10 feet from the display for 15 minutes during set up 2 Within 2 minutes of powering up the transmitter insert the batteries in the Temperature Station see To install and replace batteries in the weather station above Once the batteries are in place all segments of the LCD will light up briefly Following the indoor temperature humidity and the time as 12 00 will be displayed If this information is not displayed on the LCD after 60 seconds remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them Once the indoor data is displayed user may proceed to the next step 3 After the batteries are inserted the weather station will start receiving data signal from the transmitter 3 Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN MAX records Temperature display in C F Indoor and outdoor humidity display Humidity data display as RH Low battery indicator Table standing or wall mounting Thermo Hygro Transmitter Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to weather station by 915MHz e Wall mount bracket
14. lusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you Contact info for warranty or technical support La Crosse Technology 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Product Info and Support www lacrossetechnology com 9060 15 WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology Ltd provides a 1 year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology Ltd or La Crosse Technology Ltd s authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology Ltd Replacement parts and products assume the remaining orig
15. onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside Gently pull the weather station down to lock the screw into place 11 Low battery o Cn tun our indicator Outdoor Ti is temperature transmitter in C F Outdoor relative Outdoor data Z humidity in RH reception indicator TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE MIN MAX DATA VIEW THE MIN MAX DATA Press the MIN MAX key several times to view the MIN MAX indoor temperature and MIN MAX outdoor temperature sequentially RESET THE MIN MAX DATA Press and hold MIN MAX key for 3 seconds to reset all the indoor and outdoor temperature to current temperatures alow BATTERY INDICATOR Low battery indicator is displayed on the LCD by the time when the batteries require changing in the display The low battery indicator is displayed in the outdoor temperature area when the batteries in the transmitter require changing ABOUT THE THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTER The temperature may affect the range of the thermo hygro transmitter At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased Please bear this in mind when positioning the transmitters Also the batteries may be reduced in power for the thermo hygro transmitter CHECKING FOR 915MHz RECEPTION If the outdoor temperature and humidity data are not being received within two minutes after set up or outdoor display always show in the outdoor section of the Weather station during normal operation ple
16. pressing the SET key for 12 24 time display setting Manual time setting Calendar setting F C temperature display setting 12 24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING wmf ih Bed 3 Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the month setting The month will flash 4 Use the key to set the month 5 Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the date setting mode The date will flash 6 Use the key to set the date 7 Confirm all calendar settings with the SET key and OF C temperature display setting F C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING of tein The default temperature display is set to F degree Fahrenheit To select C degree Celsius 43 The F or C will flash 2 Use the key to toggle between C and F 3 Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen confirm with the SET key and exit the setting mode TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE To exit the manual setting mode anytime during the manual setting wait for automatic timeout The mode will return to normal time display MOON PHASES SYMBOL The moon icon of the weather station will also display all 8 moon phases throughout the year according to the set calendar A bar segment above the moon phase will indicate current moon phase Bar segment moon phase indicator Waxing First Waxing Full Waning Last Waning New Crescent Quarter Gibbous Moon Gibbous Quarter Crescent Moon To set the time
17. und floor to the upper floors of a house discard the weather forecast for the next 12 24 hours By doing this the Weather Station will not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR Working together with the weather icons is the weather tendency indicators located on the left and right sides of the weather icons When the indicator points upwards it means that the air pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve but when indicator points downwards the air pressure is dropping and the weather is expected to become worse Taking this into account one can see how the weather has changed and is expected to change For example if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and sun icons then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny the sun icon only Therefore the next change in the weather will be cloud with rain icons since the indicator is pointing downwards Note Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD INDOOR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY DATA The indoor temperature and humidity data are automatically updated and displayed on the fourth section of the LCD Indoor Indoor q J 5 m relative temperature humidity n CPF l 5 a in RH OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY DATA The last LC
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