La Crosse Technology WS-7038U User's Manual
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1. DAILY is selected the graph will display the rainfall history for the past 6 days The information that is displayed in column 0 the right column is renewed daily at midnight and the information contained in the columns is shifted to the left If WEEKLY is selected the graph will display the rainfall history for the past 6 weeks The information that is displayed in column 0 is renewed every Monday at midnight and the information contained in the columns is shifted to the left If MONTHLY is selected the graph will display the rainfall history for the past 6 months The information displayed in column 0 is renewed on the first day of every month at midnight The information contained in the columns is shifted to the left ID NUMERICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE BAR GRAPH The bar graph displays the columns sequentially from 0 to 6 until all columns are showing Then they are hidden again and the sequential display is repeated It is possible to read each column one at a time simultaneously displaying the numeric measurement for that column above the bar graph For example the weekly rainfall total from 3 weeks ago may be viewed Also the numeric data from each column will correspond to the preveouly selected history DAILY WEEKLY or MONTHLY To view individual totals from the last six periods 1 Hold down the HISTORY button for 2 seconds The numeric data from column2. Solution 1 Remove batteries and follow instructions in section III under Features amp Operations Problem Rainfall amount is not correct Solution 1 Manually change the rain multiplicator number to 105 following instructions in section II under Features amp Operations Note For any questions not answered contact La Crosse Technology with the contact information found at the end of this instructional manual 12 SPECIFICATIONS Recommended operating temperature Rain Monitor 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Rainfall Transmitter 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Rainfall Totals For the previous 6 days 6 weeks 6 months plus current day week or month Data Check Intervals Receiver checking interval Every 5 minutes Rainfall Transmitter checking interval Every minute if no rain immediately when rain begins Transmission frequency 433 92 MHz Maximum transmission range 80 feet 25m Power supplies Alkaline battery recommended Rain monitor 2 x AAA IEC LR3 1 5V batteries Rainfall Transmitter 2 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V batteries Dimensions L x W x H Rain monitor without stand 3 54 x 0 86 x 4 13in 90 x 22 x 105mm Rainfall Transmitter 5 19in diameter x 7 20in high 132mm diameter x 183mm high 13 WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1 year warranty on this weather sta
3. 0 should appear at the top of the LCD screen with the RAINFALL icon displayed above the data 2 Press the HISTORY button again column 1 will be highlighted and the numeric data will be displayed above the bar graph 3 Continue to press the HISTOR Y button until the data from each column 0 through 6 has been displayed 4 Pressing the HISTORY button once more after viewing the data from column 6 will exit this mode teturning to normal operation HID MANUAL RESET OF THE RAIN MULTIPLICATOR Note The rain multiplicator is the amount of rain needed to tip the teeter totter bucket inside the rain gauge The multiplicator is preset to a value of 105 0 0105 inches per tip this number produces the most accurate rainfall measurement There is no need to manually set this number unless it has been changed 1 Remove the batteries and wait 30 seconds This will reset the 1 hour rainfall total but the bar graph and other totals will remain 2 Checking the polarity install batteries 3 During the brief 2 seconds that the LCD screen lights up hold down the HISTORY button until 105 appears in the LCD the 5 will be flashing 4 Ifthe multiplicator is not 105 use the HISTORY button to to change the last digit to a 5 Press the RAIN SET button to confirm and shift to the middle digit 5 Press the HISTORY button to change the middle digit and press the RAIN SET button to confirm and shi
4. 3 16 of an inch Smm extended from the wall Figure 4 3 Place the Rain Monitor onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside Gently pull the Rain Monitor down to lock the screw into place MAINTENANCE amp CARE e Extreme temperatures vibrations and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units e Clean displays and units with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents or scouring agents they may mark and damage the displays and casings e Do not submerge in water e Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage Replace with new batteries only and of recommended size e Opening the casings invalidates the warranty Do not try to repair the units Contact La Crosse Technology for Repairs 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The LCD is faint Solution 1 Replace batteries Problem OFL appears in LCD Solution 1 Follow Reset directions Total rainfall accumulation has exceeded 999 99in Problem Appears in LCD rain monitor has lost signal from gauge Solution 1 Follow reset directions 2 Distance the Rain Monitor or Rainfall Transmitter at least 6 feet 2m away from interfering sources on a 433 MHz signal computers TV sets headphones speakers etc 3 Move receiver away from metal window frames 4 Neighbors using 433 MHz devices can interfere also Problem Need to reset the bar graph EEPROM Rain Monitor memory
5. until the Rain Monitor has received signals from the Rainfall Transmitter 5 Mount the units ensuring they are sending and receiving signals DETAILED SET UP GUIDE I BATTERY INSTALLATION Note Batteries will fit tightly To avoid start up problems make sure that the batteries do not spring free A RAINFALL TRANSMITTER 1 Battery compartment Battery cover Remove the flat head screw and battery cover located on the underside of the base Observe the correct polarity and install two AA batteries Make sure the rubber weather seal is in place and replace the battery cover and screw Pe Separate the base by turning 4 esters the rainfall collector in a otter counter clockwise direction gt Remove the tape from the teeter totter Replace the L gt cover B RAIN MONITOR En Remove the battery cover on the backside of the unit Observe the correct polarity and install 2 AAA batteries Replace the battery cover Note After the batteries have been installed the entire LCD Liquid Crystal Display will light up briefly then the default bo mmg settings will be initiated be mmo Battery Cover attery Compartment PROGRAM MODE After the batteries have been installed the minute digits of the time display will flash signaling that the program mode has been automatically entered If no buttons are pressed the digits will stop flashing after 50 sec
6. ET button 6 more times until the numerical digits flash under the TOTAL heading Press the HISTORY button to reset the total rain amount Press the RAIN SET button to confirm and to exit the program mode Note The total rain amount will constantly accumulate unless the Rain Monitor is reset or the batteries are changed FEATURES amp OPERATIONS I BAR GRAPH The bar graph displays the rainfall history As indicated by the appearance of the word HISTORY at the left central area of the LCD screen The horizontal axis measures the past time periods with 0 representing the current day week or month and 6 representing the oldest information 6 days ago 6 weeks ago or 6 months ago The graph reads from right to left The vertical axis measures the rainfall in inches The normal default measurement scale is 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 1 2 3 4 5 10 inches If within any selected time period 1 day 1 week 1 month rainfall exceeds 20 inches the measurement scale automatically changes to 0 1 2 3 4 5 10 20 30 40 50 100 inches The bar graph will display the rainfall history either by day week or month To select which to display 1 Press the HISTORY button The DAILY icon will shift and become the WEEKLY icon appearing across the central position of the LCD 2 Press the HISTORY button to toggle through the WEEKLY MONTHLY and DAILY icons If
7. Mode nor during the numeric display of the bar chart Reception is also interupted when a button is pressed and will continue when the button is released The transmission range is approximately 80 feet 25m in open space The surrounding environment and interference levels influence this transmission range VI ICONS A FLASHING RAIN CLOUD A flashing rain cloud appears in the upper right hand corner of the LCD screen when the Rainfall Transmitter is accumulating rain and transmitting data B SATELLITE ICON The satellite icon appears above the right column of the bar graph when the Rain Monitor is searching for a signal from the Rainfall Transmitter MOUNTING Note Before permanently mounting ensure that the Rain Monitor is able to receive signals from the Rainfall Transmitter at their desired location Obstacles such as walls concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range Place units in their desired location and wait approximately 15 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception I THE TXSU RAINFALL TRANSMITTER The Rainfall Transmitter can be mounted in two ways e simply placing it in a desired location or e mounting it to a surface with the provided screws Ensure that the Rainfall Transmitter is completely horizontal and stable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 separating it from the base There are two cylindrical holes in the base to guide gaor A the moun
8. WS 7038U Wireless 433 MHz Miniature Rain Monitor Instruction Manual SS RAIN MO 433MHz FALL TOTAL HISTORY MONTHLY LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents Additional Equipment 3 Quick Set Up Guide 3 Detailed Set Up Guide Battery Installation 4 Program Mode Function Buttons 5 Time Setting 5 Date Setting 5 Weekday Setting 6 Rain Alarm Setting 6 Resetting Total Rain Amount 6 Features amp Operations Bar Graph 7 Numerical Representation of the Bar Graph 8 Manual Reset of Rain Multiplicator 8 Complete Resetting of Precipitation Data 9 Reception Requirements 9 Icons 9 Mounting 10 11 Maintenance amp Care 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Warranty Information 14 16 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1 WS 7038U Wireless Rain Monitor with table stand Figure 1 2 TX5U Wireless Rainfall Transmitter includes a base rainfall collector and two mounting screws Figure 2 3 Instruction manual and warranty card Figure 1 Figure 2 2 RAN or SS trnetion uttons ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT not included 1 Two fresh 1 5V AAA batteries 2 Two fresh 1 5V AA batteries 3 Flathead screwdriver QUICK SET UP GUIDE 1 Insert two AA batteries into the Rainfall Transmitter 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the Rain Monitor 3 Program settings 4 Wait 15 minutes or
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10. ft to the first digit Repeat process for the first digit 6 Press the RAIN SET button to exit the Rain Multiplicator mode and to enter the normal mode Follow Program Mode for set up proceedures IV COMPLETE RESETTING OF PRECIPITATION DATA Note The rain data held by the bar chart and other rain totals excluding the 1 hour total will be stored and displayed again even after the batteries have been removed Therefore it is necessary to apply the following instructions to reset the bar chart and other totals if desired 1 Enter the Rain Multiplicator mode as instructed in steps 1 through 3 of the Manual Reset of the Rain Multiplicator section above 2 After setting the rain multiplicator while the left digit is flashing press the RAIN SET button for 8 seconds This will clear data and reset it to 0 V RECEPTION REQUIRMENTS The Rain Monitor receives data from the Rainfall Transmitter every 5 minutes while the Rainfall Transmitter transmits data every 1 minute Data is transmitted immediately after rain has been detected If 3 transmission attempts are made and no data is received will be displayed in the LCD If this is the case reset the Rain Monitor A RESETTING 1 Remove batteries from the Rain Monitor and Rain Gauge 2 Wait 30 seconds or start up and transmission problems may arise then reinstall the batteries 3 Follow Programming instruction The Rain Monitor cannot receive data in the Programming
11. onds To enter the programming mode when not automatically entered hold down the RAIN SET button for 2 seconds the minute digits will flash The Program Mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each function separately or you can follow the instructions entirely to program the Rain Monitor Complete programming is usually done for the initial set up and will require you to skip step 1 of programming sections II through VI I FUNCTION BUTTONS There are 2 function buttons located on the front of the Rain Monitor and under the LCD screen The function buttons are labeled RAIN SET and HISTORY See Figure 1 ID TIME SETTING 1 2 3 4 5 Hold down the RAIN SET button for 2 seconds or until the minute digits flash Press the HISTORY button to adjust the minutes Press the RAIN SET button to confirm the minutes and to shift to set the hour The hour digits should now be flashing Press the HJSTORY button to adjust the hour Note An A a m ora P p m will appear to the right of the time display set the time accordingly Press the RAIN SET button to confirm the hour setting and to advance to set the date HI DATE SETTING 1 Hold down the RAIN SET button for 2 seconds press the RAIN SET button 2 more times until the first digit of the date the month flashes default is IEY Press the HISTORY button to adjust the month Press the RAIN SET button to confirm the m
12. onth and to shift to set the date Press the HISTORY button to adjust the date Press the RAIN SET button to confirm the date and to advance to set the weekday IV WEEKDAY SETTING Note The weekday is not represented alphabetically it is represented numerically with 1 equal to Monday and 2 equal to Tuesday etc 1 2 3 Hold down the RAIN SET button for 2 seconds press the RAIN SET button 4 more times until the weekday digit flashes default is 1 Press the HISTORY button to adjust the weekday Press the RAIN SET button to confirm the weekday digit and to advance to set the Rain Alarm V RAIN ALARM SETTING Note When the Rain Alarm is activated the alarm will sound when rain is detected The alarm will sound for approximately 150 seconds before automatically turning off The alarm can also be turned off manually by pressing any button If there is a break of no rain between two rain periods the break must exceed 80 minutes for the alarm to sound 1 2 3 Hold down the RAIN SET button for 2 seconds press the RAIN SET button 5 more times until the default ALOFF flashes Press the HISTORY button to adjust the alarm setting ALOFF or AL ON Press the RAIN SET button to confirm the alarm setting and to advance to Resetting the Total Rain Amount VI RESETTING THE TOTAL RAIN AMOUNT 1 2 3 Hold down the RAIN SET button for 2 seconds press the RAIN S
13. ting screws Place the base over a desired gt mounting surface With a pencil mark the mounting SS surface through the cylindrical holes Where marked start the screws Place the base over mounting surface Install screws through the cylindrical holes and into the started holes on the mounting surface Secure the screws ensuring that no part of the base can lift off the mounting surface Remove the manufacture tape from the teeter totter on the base If this is not done there will be no way to measure rainfall and no measurement will display on the Weather Center Place the rainfall collector onto the base Place the 3 tabs on the rainfall collector into the tab slots on the base and turn counter clockwise Rotate the rainfall collector 10 ID THE WIRELESS RAIN MONITOR The Rain Monitor can also be mounted in two ways e with the table stand or e on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw not included A USING THE TABLE STAND 1 The Rain Monitor comes with the table stand already mounted If you wish to use the table stand all that is required is to place the Rain Monitor in an appropriate location B WALL MOUNTING 1 Remove the table stand To do this pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward Figure 3 2 Fix a screw not included into the desired wall leaving approximately
14. tion Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty Before sending the Weather Station in for repairs contact La Crosse Technology The Weather Station will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use unauthorized repairs faulty batteries or the Weather Stations inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS WEATHER STATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDRE 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 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 190 Main Street La Crescent MN 55947 Phone 507 895 7095 Fax 507 895 8000 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 proc
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