Acu-Rite Weather Radio 2005 User's Manual
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1. s Product Facts Precision Forecast Geographic Batteries 5 x AA not included Region Selections Lithium Batteries Recommended in caer oe if temperatures are elow gt E Measurement Ranges Outdoor Temperature 40 F to 158 F 40 C 70 C Outdoor Humidity 1 to 99 Indoor Temperature 32 F to 122 F OPC 50 C Indoor Humidity 1 to 99 Wireless Range 330 ft 100m MAX SSS eee Limited One Year Warranty MADE IN CHINA f www AcuRite com Patent numbers 90 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 US 7 637 141 B2 ACURITE is a registered trademark of i Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 T PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE PRESS THE geo BUTTON LOCATED WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove battteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended perid of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the TO SELECT YOUR GEOGRAPHIC device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used REGION batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries2. To allow for more than one weather station and wireless sensor network to be used in close proximity the display unit and the wireless sensor have a small switch labeled A B C within the battery compartments This switch selects one of 3 wireless modes to use and both switches MUST be set in matching positions either A B or C for wireless communication to take place successfully Installing Batteries Wireless Sensor Remove the battery a compartment cover cr ew Install 2 fresh AA batteries as shown here NOTICE Cm A B C BATTERIES MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THE mm SENSOR TO OPERATE SWITCH SELECTION MUST MATCH DISPLAY UNIT SWITCH SELECTION gt Installing Batteries Display Console Remove the battery compartment cover Install 3 fresh AA batteries as shown here reset SWITCH SELECTION MUST MATCH WIRELESS SENSOR SWITCH SELECTION WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON CELL BATTERY IF SWALLOWED IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IN JUST 2 HOURS lt SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMIDIATELY IF INGESTED lt POISON POISON About the Self Setting Intelli Time Clock Your new weather station is equipped with Intelli Time technology Intelli Time technology has a built in calendar that tells it the exact day and hour to change for Daylight Saving Time DST All you need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences Then the
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4. time frame of a few days for each region selection to see which region selection provides the best forecast for you Forecast Calibration Mode To access the forecast calibration mode press AND HOLD the w and 4 buttons together for at least 5 seconds NOTE After 20 seconds of inactivity the display will save your adjustments and automatically exit calibration mode and return to normal operation Press the w button to remove moisture to the forecast Press the a button to add moisture to the forecast Note that the forecast graphics will change accordingly Calibrating the forecast may take some trial and error Press the SET button to confirm your calibration changes and exit Note that all calibration changes will be lost if you reset the display unit or remove the batteries adding moisture 4 A no calibration a actual sensor reading 0 removing moisture www AcuRite com O 877 221 1252 IMPORTANT NOTICE YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT REGISTRATION To receive product updates and information Go to www AcuRite com Register a Product Have questions about product setup or operation We re here to help 24 7 Support www acurite com gt Product Setup amp Demo Videos gt Register your Product gt Product Manuals gt Support Forum Frequently Asked Questions gt Submit Feedback amp Ideas REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
5. 100 meters Placement of Display Console Place the display console in a dry area free of dirt and dust To help ensure an accurate indoor temperature measurement place the display console out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents in your home The integrated display kickstand allows for placement of the display console on a table top or other flat surface Adjustable for the best viewing angle Placement of Sensor The wireless sensor MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe outdoor temperatures The wireless sensor must be placed less than 330 feet 100 meters from the display console The wireless sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use However to extend the life of the product place the wireless sensor in an area protected from direct weather elements To ensure an accurate outdoor temperature measurement be sure the wireless sensor is placed out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources There are 2 placement options for the wireless sensor You may hang it using one of the two integrated Bate holes or use string not included to hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch Precision Future Forecast Initial Learning Mode The Precision Forecast will not display predicted high or low temperatures for the first few hours after powering on During this initial Learning Mode the weather station will observe changes in weather patterns to increase the for
6. alkaline standard DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals 12 13
7. clock will automatically spring forward and fall back for Daylight Saving Time DST PRODUCT REGISTRATION To receive product updates and information Go to www AcuRite com Quick Setup Display Console After installing batteries the Intelli Time clock and calendar will automatically set to the correct time all you need to do is select your time zone PRESS THE zone BUTTON LOCATED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO SELECT YOUR TIME ZONE T TIMEZONE Oy n Next select your Geographic Region according to the map below Precision Forecasting analyzes outdoor temperature outdoor humidity pressure changes and your geographic region to generate the most accurate weather forecast for your exact location PRESS THE geo BUTTON LOCATED IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT Z Learning Mode Indicator NOTE The weather station will not display predicted high or low temperatures for the first few hours after powering on or resetting During this initial Learning Tt Mode the weather station will observe changes in the was 7 7 weather patterns to increase the forecasting accuracy FORECAST TIP if you are are on the border of two geographic regions choose the region that most fits your geographic region and weather type You may want to try both regions try for a minimum time frame of a few days for each region selection to see which region selection provides the b
8. ecast accuracy Precision Forecast Display The Precision Forecast display area gives you the predicted weather forecast for the next 4 hour 4 to 8 hour and 8 to 12 hour time periods morning noon amp night Each time period will also display the predicted high and low temperatures The weather station is always analyzing the available data and constantly updates the forecast icons and highs lows as time goes on This will help you to plan ahead for the next 12 hours of weather at any given time The weather forecast icon will display one of 18 different weather conditions The moon will show as a simplified Moon Phase instead of the sun when the forecast time period occurs overnight Below is an example of three of the forecast icons O LO Ga A Thy Md Stormy Windy Cloudy Clear Please visit AcuRite com for the complete list of forecast icon definitions Weather History The upper display of the weather station features a high and low history records display for outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity Press the history button lt lt to display today s recorded highs and lows the all time recorded highs and lows or push the history button again to auto cycle today AND all time records display The cycle icon will appear on the display when auto cycle mode is enabled Reset Low Records To manually reset the low records being displayed press and hold the adjust down w button while vie
9. ed operation 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 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 Weath er Statio n e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna del 02005 e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver mode e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 Instruction Manual Patent numbers 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 US 7 637 141 B2 02005 INST 060512 Introducti
10. erence Parts List model 02005 1 Display console 2 Wireless outdoor sensor 3 Instruction manual Display Console Features geographic current dene ah O region date display outdoor ro a A selection temperature amp relative current humidity TUE Ga OS 0 6 indoor temperature bath coc A AF y aA amp relative wireless wy su ILI JU humidity sensor ____ UT DOOR Ill INDOOR feast T 5 today f 56 g 7 i today 56 daily l ICQATO 4 39 tL 39 Lt 66 4 33 all time forecasted vahe ge A anm high amp low T high s uc C i 5 records g 46 Qe 43 uD temperature yg 00744 yar 43 forecasted 12 Hour Forecast Display low temperature setup buttons records button display kickstand fold out for tabletop placement A B C Wireless fi Selection Switch Time Zone O Precision Forecast Selection Button Geographic Region Selection Button Reset Button Battery Choice amp Temperature Range Extended periods of cold temperatures below 4 F 20 C can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly This will cause the outdoor wireless sensor to stop transmitting readings Use lithium batteries in these low temperature conditions to ensure continued operation for wireless sensors placed outdoors 70 C 158 F LITHIUM 40 F 40 c BATTERIES BATTERIE aN RE 70 C 1580F A B C Wireless Selection
11. est forecast for you 4 3 Manual Setup Display Console Press the SET button to enter manual setup mode The time zone will begin blinking To adjust the currently selected flashing preference item press and ise the 4 or v buttons yve your adjustments press and release the SET button again to 2 on to adjusting the next preference The preference set order is us allows TIME ZONE PST MST CST EST AST HAST AKST AUTO DST Automatically adjust time on DST dates CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR DATE CALENDAR YEAR UNITS TEMPERATURE F or C You will automatically exit SET MODE if no entries are made for 30 seconds You may enter basic setup mode again at any time by pressing and releasing the SET button Now that setup is complete you must choose a location to place the wireless sensor and the display console The wireless sensor MUST be placed less than 330 feet 100 meters away from the display console This wireless forecaster uses radio frequency for communication which is susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large metallic items or thick walls Always place both units at least 3 feet 91 m away from appliances TV microwave radios etc or objects that may interfere with the wireless communication large metal surfaces thick stone walls etc Slzy 91 m _ Dawn an ry APART 330 feet maximum
12. on The AcuRite Weather Station with wireless outdoor sensor collects outside weather data and sends it to the Display Console via wireless radio frequency This weather station has been designed to be easy to install and use Precision Forecasting predicts the probability of precipitation amount of cloud cover and high low temperatures Precision Forecasting technology introduces the newest methodology in weather prediction modeling by combining a region specific Geo Zone forecasting algorithm with current weather observations taken at the source from your AcuRite sensor to develop a location specific future forecast The sleek display console houses a liquid crystal display LCD which will calculate and display all the weather data received from the wireless sensor outside The display console features a pressure sensor for measuring barometric pressure a temperature sensor for measuring indoor temperature and a humidity sensor for measuring indoor humidity The Display Console is powered with three AA alkaline batteries not included The wireless outdoor sensor is completely wireless and contains a temperature sensor for measuring outdoor temperature and a humidity sensor for measuring outdoor humidity The wireless outdoor sensor is powered with two AA alkaline or lithium batteries not included Please read through this manual to learn more about the AcuRite Weather Station Keep this manual for future ref
13. rease the accuracy of the forecast As with any weather forecast 100 accuracy is not possible However if the forecast seems wildly inaccurate make certain that your geographic region is selected properly The geographic region selection can drastically affect the accuracy of the forecast See FORECAST CALIBRATION to learn how you may improve the accuracy of the forecasting feature NOTICE The display may fail to start properly due to static s discharge Press the reset button located on the back of the display reset unit to reset the entire unit Please note that all of the date and time information will need to be entered manually after a reset www AcuRite com O 877 221 1252 FORECAST CALIBRATION This weather device forecast allows for calibration If you feel that the forecast could be dialed in to be more accurate you may calibrate the forecast to be less or more wet Essentially calibrating the forecast will either reduce or increase how much moisture is present within the forecast software algorithm For example if you feel the forecast is showing rain too often you may want to remove 10 of the moisture from the forecast equation To calibrate the weather forecast you must enter into the calibration mode TIP if you are are on the border of two geographic regions choose the region that most fits your geographic region and weather type You may want to try both regions try for a minimum
14. wing the low records Reset High Records To manually reset the high records being displayed press and hold the adjust up 4 button while viewing the records z 50 today i 56 T 7 today S6 a J39 J9 66 35 T HIGH record 4 LOW record TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution s Bad Wireless Sensor Reception if no bars Display Console Screen Not Working Precision Forecast displaying for highs lows Relocate the display console and or the wireless sensor Both units must be within 330 feet 100 meters from each other Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet 91 m from other electronic appliances and devices that may interfere with the wireless communication such as TV s microwaves computers etc NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for the display console to re synchronize with the sensor when batteries are replaced Use lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C Make sure the A B C switch selection in the battery compartments of the display unit and sensor match Batteries may need replacing Check that batteries are correctly installed Reset the display unit and wireless sensor The Precision 12 hour Forecast will not display predicted high or low temperatures for the first few hours after powering on or resetting During this initial learning mode the weather forecast will observe changes to learn your weather patterns and inc
15. www AcuRite com O 877 221 1252 ACORT E DESIGNED TO WORK FOR YOU LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Chaney Instrument Company warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defects if properly installed and operated for a period of one year from date of purchase REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE ITEMS Any product which under normal use and service is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney and at its sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney In all cases transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which shall have received normal wear and tear been damaged tampered abused improperly installed damaged in shipping or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CHANEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR
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