Acu-Rite Weather Radio 1525 User's Manual
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1. 7 3 Press the button to confirm hour selection 4 Adjust the minute up or down 38 wv 5 Press the 3 button to confirm minute selection The clock setting procedure is now complete 6 A Adjust the day up or down ni AUR wv 5 Press the 1 button to confirm day selection 6 Adjust the year up or down A ly I vear i v 7 Press the Vi button to confirm year selection The Date setting procedure is now complete SETUP Language Selection The display console is designed for use in either English default or French To set the display to a different language press the 4 button until you see the category read SET LANG Press the Gi button to set the language then press the 4 button to select the desired language Press the button again to confirm your language selection NOTE If the display runs out of power or is reset English will be display language as it is the default language selection Display Features amp trend wine A spee peak A alarm on pool Maria current two wind win current LM directions speed outdoor temperature indicator hi EUR one hou der average Ben weather rainfall select data multi display display area signal current strength ly ate alarm histor functions records display display area area currently selected weather category weather ticker isplay area USB PC Connection opt2. Section 1 Setup Installing Batteries and Powering On Installing the Wireless Multi Sensor Setting Time and Date Language Selection USB PC Connection 0 USB Mode Setup Use I Setting Unit Preferences 00 O A N Section 2 Using the Professional Weather Center 13 Basic Functions 14 Wind Speed amp Direction 15 Temperature amp Humidity 16 Weather Forecast 17 Atmospheric Pressure 18 Rainfall 19 Weather Category History 20 Weather Category Alarms 23 Weather Ticker Functions Section 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 26 Maintenance Tips 27 Troubleshooting 29 Calibrating Your Weather Center 30 Specifications amp Reference Parts List model 01525 1 Display console with table top stand 2 5 in 1 multi sensor 3 5 in 1 multi sensor mounting bracket 4 Snap in debris filter for 5 in 1 rain collector 5 AC power adaptor for display console 6 USB cable Introduction The AcuRite Professional Weather Center with Integrated Multi Sensor collects outside weather data and sends the data via wireless signal to the included Display Console via a low power radio frequency This weather center has been designed to be easy to install and use without compromising any of the professional weather tracking features you want The AcuRite 5 in 1 Multi Sensor is completely wireless and contains a self emptying rain collector for measuring rainfall temperature humidity sensor anemometer and a wind vane The ane
3. a Wireless Range 330 ft 100 m MAX Depending on home construction materials Transmission Interval 18 seconds Patent numbers 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 US 7 637 141 B2 and other patents applied for Acurite and Acu Link are trademarks and My Backyard Weather is a registered trademark of Chaney Instrument Co 965 Wells St e Lake Geneva WI 53147 30 Integrated Multi Sensor Features Vail 7 nu wind speed ate VM aid aire monclet rainfall collector solar l wind direction vane temperature batter Peri point ispl Display Console Features backlight touch control battery w e ug access E AL a and AC SO Ma adaptor USB weather select v ees T Bes port utton Lll E BASIS 8 0 Today x e 43 8899 history records utton alarm function uttons weather ticker uttons 31
4. Comma separated values The display console web bridge mode can also be enabled to stream live data to the internet to the AcuRite weather servers From there you can access your home weather data from any internet connected PC or from your smart phone using the aculink app USB Modes Overview LOGS DATA RUN UNLOAD EXPORT INTERNALLY SOFTWARE TO CONSOLE SENDS DATA VIEW DATA TO ACURITE ONLINE EVERY EXPORFIO DATATO 22 kU ED 12 MINS PC CSV FILE mY iv iy USB MODE pEFAUIT MODE Zo ee viv internal memory is not expandable Requires an always on internet connection for continuous data streaming USB Modes optional USB Mode 1 Display logging ON e Display console logs saves data internally every 12 minutes e Run download software on your PC to export console data into CSV comma separated values data sheet file USB Mode 2 Display logging OFF DEFAULT e Display console DOES NOT log save any internal data if you choose NOT to connect the display console to your PC FOR MODES 3 amp 4 YOU WILL NEED YOUR DEVICE I D M A C NUMBER TO REGISTER FOR ONLINE ACCESS AND APP ACCESS TO YOUR WEATHER DATA THIS NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE DISPLAY CONSOLE USB Mode 3 Web Bridge Mode Display Logging ON e Display console logs saves data internally every 12 minutes e Sends data stream from your PC internet connection in real time in raw format to Acu Rite weath
5. Weather Ticker The WEATHER TICKER is a scrolling text area at the bottom of the main console display This area will automatically display an array of relevant messages like extra weather details and records AUTOMATIC DEFAULT WEATHER TICKER DISPLAY There are default WEATHER TICKER messages that will display on an automatic cycle every day such as MOON PHASE and FORECAST as well as others Below is an overview of the daily default WEATHER TICKER messages e FORECAST a text readout of the 12 24 hour future forecast MOON PHASE the current moon phase e INDOOR COMFORT dry OK or humid e IT FEELS LIKE OUTSIDE this is a calculation based on temperature humidity and wind speed which will tell you how the temperature actually feels like e OUTDOOR TEMP THIS WEEK HIGH __ highest temperature recorded this calendar week e OUTDOOR TEMP THIS WEEK LOW lowest temperature recorded this calendar week e OUTDOOR TEMP THIS MONTH HIGH highest temperature recorded this calendar month e OUTDOOR TEMP THIS MONTH LOW __ lowest temperature recorded this calendar month You may also MANUALLY cycle through all the available weather ticker messages by pressing the C button at any time These messages can be removed or added back into the automatic weather ticker display whenever you wish To learn how to remove or add messages to the WEATHER TICKER see CUSTOMIZING THE WEATHER TICKER WEATHER TICKER
6. Q CYCLE button manually cycles through all currently available weather messages 23 Weather Ticker Extra Messages EXTRA WEATHER TICKER MESSAGES In addition to the automatic general daily messages there are extra automatic messages which provide additional interesting details about the current weather conditions Below is an overview of the extra WEATHER TICKER messages e NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD __ will display when there is a new HIGH temperature record recorded outdoor NEW LOW TEMPERATURE RECORD __ will display when there is a new LOW temperature record recorded outdoor e NEW WIND SPEED RECORD TODAY will display when a new high wind speed record is recorded e CURRENT RAINFALL RATE __ inches per hour will display the rainfall rate inches per hour when the rainfall rate is steady enough and duration is long enough to be calculated e CURRENT RAIN EVENT STARTED will display when the current rainfall event started e NO RAIN RECORDED SINCE will display how many DAYS have elapsed since the last rainfall was recorded by the integrated wireless sensor The WEATHER TICKER will also display diagnostic messages as well such as SENSOR BATTERIES LOW and SENSOR SIGNAL LOST The WEATHER TICKER will also display any WEATHER ALARM messages TICKER SPEED ADJUSTMENT The WEATHER TICKER text scrolling speed can be changed use the UP or DOWN buttons to select TICKER SPEED Press the
7. SET button to adjust the ticker speed to SLOW MEDIUM or FAST 24 Customizing the Weather Ticker The WEATHER TICKER allows for a certain amount of customizing This customizing feature allows you to be in control you may choose which general weather messages will be displayed on the WEATHER TICKER display To take quick stock of what messages are included or removed from the automatic WEATHER TICKER cycle press the C button to go through each available message manually The area to the left of each message will display the X if the message has been removed from the automatic WEATHER TICKER cycle and a if it is included in the automatic WEATHER TICKER TM While manually cycling through the available WEATHER TICKER messages using the C button you may then press the remove button to remove the currently selected message from the automatic message cycle or press the add button to add include the message in the automatic cycle Please note that you MUST be manually using the C button cycling through the messages to mark them to be removed OR added pressing the remove button when in normal automatic cycle mode will not remove messages WEATHER TICKER 9 d o CYCLE button o manually cycles EXAMPLE ress REOR to through all press DE to reno FORECAST standard add include FORECAST f messages back int romali rom automatic ack into aurTomaric ticker message cycle cycle when
8. The alarm will silence but will sound again if the alarm condition still exists later 2 Turn the alarm OFF The only way to permanently silence any potential alarms is to turn the alarm OFF 21 WM Weather Category Alarm Notes RAIN ALARM NOTE The RAIN ALARM can either be set to ON or OFF no numerical value can be set If set to ON the rain alarm will sound as soon as the first amount of rain is recorded STORM ALARM NOTE The STORM ALARM can either be set to ON or OFF no numerical value can be set If set to ON the STORM alarm will sound as soon as a large ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE DROP is observed by the display console A large pressure drop will usually indicate an approaching storm CAUTION the storm alarm feature is NOT intended to be a safety device and should not be considered a warning system Your local weather warning system and the national weather service should be your main source for severe weather warnings and information SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE WEATHER ALARMS OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALARMS AVAILABLE LOW amp HIGH OUTDOOR HUMIDITY ALARMS AVAILABLE LOW amp HIGH WIND SPEED ALARM AVAILABLE HIGH RAIN ALARM AVAILABLE START OF RAIN HEAT INDEX ALARM AVAILABLE HIGH DEW POINT ALARMS AVAILABLE LOW amp HIGH WIND CHILL ALARM AVAILABLE LOW INDOOR TEMP ALARMS AVAILABLE LOW amp HIGH INDOOR HUMIDITY ALARMS AVAILABLE LOW amp HIGH STORM ALARM AVAILABLE LARGE PRESSURE DROP 22
9. alarm value press the ALARM button again to confirm your adjustments A CA CA m i ngg ST VV UL 32 90 TEMP wv A press to adjust the alarm value down or up 20 TURNING ALARMS ON or OFF After you have adjusted and set an alarm value you will note that the alarm is NOT automatically turned on This is done to help prevent false alarms and also allows you to set all your preferred alarm values ahead of time without having to turn them all off when you are finished To turn an alarm ON press the alarm button You will note the OFF will change to ON momentarily and then the alarm value will be displayed This alarm is now ON and the display console will alert you when this value is reached with an audible alarm and an alarm icon indicator on the display es ru T T A LILI LILIS JE RABO REMA ASAN AN CA 0 ress ALARM to urn alarm on or off SILENCE A SOUNDING ALARM When an alarm is sounding the weather category display will automatically change to show the affected category and alarm flashing The affected weather data on the display console will also flash The alarm will sound initially for a few minutes then silence itself The alarm will then sound every few minutes afterwards until one of the following takes place 1 SNOOZE To silence a sounding alarm press any button This will act similar to the SNOOZE function on an alarm clock
10. basic instructions after powering on IMPORTANT set the time and date as soon as possible weather history data is driven by the time and date and will record incorrect time and date information if the time and date are not set correctly 3 Installing the Wireless 5 in 1 Multi Sensor After installing batteries into the Wireless Multi sensor you must choose a location to install the sensor To ensure that your professional weather center performs at its best follow these guidelines to choose a mounting location for the wireless multi sensor INSTALL AWAY FROM HEAT amp HUMIDITY SOURCES DO NOT Place the wireless multi sensor near localized heat sources like heaters air conditioners chimneys and exhaust vents Install the wireless multi sensor away from asphalt or concrete as these surfaces radiate heat from the sun Also avoid installing the sensor near pools spas or other bodies of water as these water sources may affect the accuracy of the humidity e INSTALL AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS DO NOT install the wireless multi sensor where it will be directly sprayed by a sprinkler system this will affect the rainfall measurement accuracy and may force water into the housing e WIND amp RAIN OBSTRUCTIONS DO NOT mount the sensor with obstructions above it as this will ensure proper rainfall measurement Also consider a mounting location that has very little structures around the sensor to ensure proper wind speed and direct
11. graphics This feature will give you a good idea of the more general direction the wind is coming from SEE USING ALARMS HISTORY AND WEATHER TICKER TO EXPLORE MORE ADVANCED WIND FEATURES 14 Temperature amp Humidity The display console features OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY as well as INDOOR TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY Outdoor temperature and humidity data points are shown in the upper right portion of the display Indoor readings are viewable in the weather select display area un gt STEADY ee Ie ST 13 F n ad mi Lenin TREND ofp 33 44 7 RISING P O INDOOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY F OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE The OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE sensor is located within the wireless multi sensor This sensor is fan aspirated which will provide an accurate temperature measurement even in direct sunlight 76 OUTDOOR HUMIDITY The OUTDOOR HUMIDITY sensor is located within the wireless multi sensor This sensor is fan aspirated which will provide an accurate overall humidity measurement lt gt TREND INDICATORS The OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY displays both feature a trend arrow indicator One of the three arrow icons will illuminate indicating if the temperature or humidity is RISING STEADY or FALLING ft INDOOR TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY The INDOOR TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY is viewed in the WEATHER SELECT display The INDOOR sensors are located within
12. 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 Support Forum Frequently Asked Questions Submit Feedback amp Ideas EMAIL TOLL FREE info chaney inst com 8 77 221 1252 7 00 a m 7 00 p m CST 1 Year Warranty D Don t forget Register your product at www acurite com 28 CALIBRATION CALIBRATING THE DISPLAY CONSOLE The integrated wireless sensor is designed and engineered to provide accurate measurements the internal fan aspiration ensures a proper ambient air temperature in most cases If you feel that the placement or other environmental factors are affecting the indoor or outdoor temperature or humidity readings the display console features a calibration feature for the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity This allows you to adjust the temperature or humidity reading up or down to compensate for the affected reading CALIBRATION PROCESS l Select the affected category outdoor temp example shown here 2 Press AND HOLD the DOWN SET and UP buttons at the same time for 15 20 seconds The display console will BEEP and all information on the display will disappear except for the value you are calibrating e You will note the 7 calibrate and the adjust up and down arrows next to the value you are calibrating 3 Press the UP or DOWN arrows to calibrate the disp
13. the display console which is ventilated for accuracy SEE USING ALARMS HISTORY AND WEATHER TICKER TO EXPLORE MORE ADVANCED TEMPERATURE amp HUMIDITY FEATURES 15 Weather Forecast FORECAST 14 day learning mode This weather station has a patented fourteen day learning mode calibration process During this learning mode the weather station will make altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy of the forecast Once the 14 day learning mode process is complete the learning mode icon will disappear and the weather forecast should be ready for superior operation learning mode progress indicator 0 em eX half way 0ne day completed to go ffer 3 days FORECAST future forecast icon The display console features a weather forecast icon which gives you the predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours based on an advanced algorithm that observes the changes in barometric pressure and temperature The FORECAST icon will then predict the future next 12 to 24 hours weather forecast This weather station will provide the most accurate forecast that a single station weather instrument can provide PRODUCT REGISTRATION To receive product updates and information Go to www AcuRite com Register a Product 16 Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure is defined as the pressure at any location on the Earth caused by the weight of the column of
14. viewing manually 25 MAINTENANCE DISPLAY CONSOLE MAINTENANCE Clean with a soft damp cloth do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives as these will damage the finish on the display console Keep away from dust and dirt and moisture dust ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air this will keep the indoor temperature and humidity accurate INTEGRATED WIRELESS SENSOR MAINTENANCE Clean the housing with a damp cloth do not use abrasive cleaners or any materials that will mar the polished surfaces of the rain collection funnel or the solar panel this will result in decreased performance and reliability Occasionally remove the rain collector screen cup and empty it This will filter out seeds and small sticks etc the rain collector screen cup is located within the rain funnel remove from the top gently by squeezing and pulling out Remove any foreign matter on the outside of the housing to allow for free movement of wind vane and anemometer INSECTS in most cases insects will not pose a problem However in some instances insects may cause repeated obstructions to weather measurement by nesting or building homes in or on the integrated wireless sensor In these cases it may help to spray the housing with a commercially available home insect guard repellent product not included to limit the problem Please consult the insect repellent manufacturers instructions and safety information before using BATTERY SA
15. FETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries alkaline standard DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Bad Wireless Sensor Reception I no bars No Wireless Sensor Data no communication Hu n P data N T no bars and flashing is Display Console Screen Not Working USB Connectivity is not working I Cannot Access my Data Online or from the APP Relocate the main unit and or the wireless sensor Both units must be within 330 feet 100m 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 main unit to re synchronize with the sensor when batteries are replaced Use lithium batteries
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17. 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 ye j y 2 am 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 DESIGNED TO WORK FOR YOU 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 INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHETHER AR
18. air above it At sea level atmospheric pressure has an average value of one atmosphere and gradually decreases as altitude increases Also called barometric pressure The weight of the atmosphere that envelopes Earth exerts pressure on all points of the planet s surface Meteorologists use barometers to measure this atmospheric pressure also called barometric pressure At sea level the atmospheric pressure is approximately 1 kilogram per square centimeter 14 7 pounds per square inch which will cause a column of mercury in a mercury barometer to rise 760 millimeters 30 4 inches Variations in the atmospheric pressure greatly affect the weather Low pressure generally brings rain In areas of low air pressure the air is less dense and relatively warm which causes it to rise The expanding and rising air naturally cools and the water vapor in the air condenses forming clouds and the drops that fall as rain In high pressure areas the air is dense and relatively cool which causes it to sink The water vapor in the sinking air doesn t condense resulting in clear skies PRESSURE The display console features a pressure inHg read out just to the AVE right of the forecast ii icon The pressure C 3 13 readout area will also indicate if the pressure is FALLING STEADY or RISING 2 17 wLI Ca RAINFALL EVENT The RAINFALL EVENT display will give you the rainfall total from the current rain event A weather sy
19. amp Rain Gauge O F pi pion aN Alkaline Batteries install lithium batteries for use In temperatures elow 4 F NOTE Make sure to remove the tape and small plastic rain gauge stabilizer installed in the bottom of the sensor housing The rain gauge will not function until this is removed BATTERIES MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THE INTEGRATED SENSOR TO OPERATE The integrated sensor features a solar cell for collecting sunlight and converting it into usable power this feature is intended to EXTEND the life of the batteries you install This sensor REQUIRES batteries be installed to operate and will not function on solar power alone PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS Installing Batteries Display Console ABC SENSOR ABC SWITCH SELECTION o SET ABC SWITCH TO MATCH Remove Battery Compartment over WRITE DOWN YOUR DEVICE I D M A C You will need the device ID number that is printed on the back of the display for OPTIONAL online connectivity SO keep it handy Install Ml n Connect power Alkaline adaptor Batteries The display console will operate under battery power OR AC power alone however it is recommended that batteries be installed to retain records and to ensure continued operation during a power outage Note that the Weather Ticker will display a scrolling welcome message and
20. display consoles memory To clear out the display consoles memory without having to reset the clock and re establish communication press the CLEAR TODAY button This button will clear out any data that was recorded since 12 00 am that day The CLEAR TODAY button is located on the back of the display console within the battery compartment SETUP Setting the Time amp Date After powering on the display console you must set your local time and date It is important to do this as soon as possible as the history functions will utilize the clock and calendar to time stamp records After setting the clock upon initial startup the display should automatically bring you to the SET DATE If SET DATE is not currently displayed press the up or down buttons until SET DATE and data of interest is displayed The default selected weather category on the display should be SET CLOCK after initial power on If SET CLOCK is not currently ome displayed press the up or down buttons until SET CLOCK is SS ull Ic 34 PM 2 93 displayed n MMY AA nr ATL Ee NNM AM SS Tul IC UU ie 0 v 2 A LET 1 Press the 2 button to set the date ri rbv 2 Adjust the month up or down LLL A ly v 2 A tel v 1 Press the i button to set the clock 3 Press the Vi button to confirm month selection 2 Adjust the hour up or down note the AM and PM indicators A 4 l Ic PM v
21. er servers automatic ae download software on your PC to export console data into CSV ile USB Mode 4 Web Bridge Mode Display Logging OFF e Display console DOES NOT log save any internal data e Sends data stream from your PC internet connection in real time in raw format to Acu Rite weather servers automatic Setting USB Mode To set the USB mode you need to first select SET USB MODE in the center display area by pressing the up or down buttons Press the Q6 button to enter into USB set mode SET USJ MOTE UO Press the up or down buttons to browse through the 4 different USB modes Press the i button to confirm your selection SETUP Setting Unit preferences CHANGING UNITS The Professional Wireless Weather Center comes pre set from the factory in standard units mph F etc You may wish to change to metric units kph C etc To change the units you need to first select SET UNITS in the center display area by pressing the up or down buttons 1 Press the 4 button to adjust the unit preference 2 Press the up or down buttons to select either STAND for standard or METRIC for metric units 3 Press the Qi button to confirm your desired selection A You will now see WIND MPH press the up or down buttons to select either MPH KPH or KNOTS for wind speed unit of measurement OY A 5 Press the amp button again to confirm your desired selec
22. in sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C If wireless reception is bad no bars see Bad Reception section above The wireless ID setting on each unit must match for all units to communicate properly See Set Wireless ID on the next page Batteries may need replacing Check that AC adaptor is fully inserted if running off AC power only Check that the USB cable is securely connected to the display console AND to your PC USB port Confirm that the correct mode is selected Check that the USB cable is securely connected to the display console AND to your PC USB port Confirm that USB mode 3 or 4 is selected Make Certain that the display console is powered on Confirm your display console DEVICE I D M A C number is entered into your online account correctly at www acu link com 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Set Wireless I D This wireless thermometer uses long range 433mhz radio frequency for communication In the event that you have reception problems due to interference both the main unit and the wireless sensor have a selectable wireless ID The ID switches are located within the battery compartments of the display console and the integrated wireless sensor Both wireless ID switches must match You may choose A B or C but both the main unit and the wireless sensor ID s must match for successful synchronization IMPORTANT NOTICE Have questions about product setup
23. ion measurements e INSTALLATION HEIGHT DO Mount the wireless multi sensor at least 5 feet off the ground higher is better for accurate wind measurements in an open area NO FURTHER than 300 feet 100 meters from the Display console A typical installation would involve mounting the bracket to a secured length of 2x4 or 4x4 wood not included e LEVEL INSTALLATION DO Install the wireless multi sensor as level as possible to ensure accurate rain and wind measurements Use the bubble level on the top to ensure a level installation e SOLAR CELL ORIENTATION DO Install the sensor onto the mounting bracket with the solar cell facing SOUTH This is important to ensure that the cell receives as much sun as possible and also orients the wind direction properly SETUP NO OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE OR AROUND Install the wireless multi sensor with the solar cell facing south to properly orient the wind direction vane Choose an open location with no obstructions above or around the sensor for 1 5 meters accurate rain and wind from measurement ground Secure the included sensor mounting bracket to a post or pole not included utilizing the included hardware TO CLEAR DATA COLLECTED DURING INSTALLATION During the process of installation internal sensors were likely triggered resulting in erroneous rainfall and wind measurements When installation is complete you may want to clear out the erroneous data from the
24. ional The display console gives you the option to connect the display to your PC for expanded functionality and features The integrated USB port for is located next to the power adaptor port within the battery compartment 1 Go to www ocvurite com ond click on the My RBockvord Weather link and follow the on screen instructions for installing software for your USB connected wecther station display console www AcuRite com Connect USB cable to disploy console NO 3 Connect USB coble to vour PC OO00000000 PC CONNECT REQUIREMENTS A PC running Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 with an available USB port A high speed internet connection is required to use some of the advanced features of the USB connect Acu Link system 9 USB Connectivity optional Once you have installed the software from the website and connected the USB cable to your PC you must choose a USB mode to take advantage of the USB connectivity The display console has 512kb of internal memory which is enough space to log save about 2 weeks worth of weather data When the internal memory is nearing capacity the weather ticker will display a message informing you to download the internal memory to your PC soon This is done using the download application available from www acurite com The download to your PC will export the logged data from the display console onto your PC as a simplified data view CSV file
25. lay console reading up or down from the actual reading 4 Press the SET button to confirm your calibration adjustment Note that the calibration icon will stay illuminated next to all calibrated values This is done so that you know that the value has been calibrated ri rr mnnag LL ALILI P NS Tomo IF gt ILLI 7 a D i L wv A Bm c ve the calibration icon will stay illuminated after press and HOLD all three buttons value is calibrated for 15 20 seconds to calibrate 29 SPECIFICATIONS Product Facts 01525 Batteries IO x AA included Lithium Batteries Recommended below 4 F AC Power 4 5 v adaptor included Measurement Ranges Outdoor Temperature 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Outdoor Humidity 1 to 99 Outdoor temperature and humidity sensors are internally fan aspirated to provide accurate readings even in sunlight Wind Speed 0 to 99mph 0 to 159 kph Wind Direction Indicators 16 points Rainfall 0 to 99 99 in Indoor Temperature 32 F to 122 F C to 50 C Indoor Humidity 16 to 98 Backlight Yes Backlight is momentary when weather center display unit is on battery power always on or off when utilizing AC power adaptor included Calibration Yes The temperature and humidity readings on the weather center display may be calibrated Rainfall can be manually calibrated on the 5 in 1 wireless sensor Basic tools required M
26. lost completely and cannot be re acquired the weather ticker will display SENSOR SIGNAL LOST CHECK BATTERIES AND PLACEMENT See troubleshooting for more information 13 Wind Speed amp Direction The display console features WIND SPEED PEAK AVERAGE CURRENT WIND SPEED CURRENT WIND DIRECTION and WIND DIRECTION RECENT HISTORY INDICATORS All of the wind data points are displayed in the center and upper left portion of the display NNUS need n w XN 7 Sy ce S 7 S NW NE i oe w v UJ 7 X e Sa RON i pS t cU f 33 p gt E SW SE At e A L a hy 4 rp S Su Biitti CTi amp WIND SPEED PEAK The WIND SPEED PEAK will display the highest wind speed recorded in the previous 60 minutes WIND SPEED AVERAGE The WIND SPEED AVERAGE will display the average of all the wind speed numbers recorded in the previous 2 minutes CURRENT WIND SPEED The CURRENT wind speed will display the currently recorded wind speed and is updated every 18 seconds CURRENT WIND DIRECTION The CURRENT WIND DIRECTION rosette graphic will display the currently recorded direction that the wind is coming from this is updated every 18 seconds The current wind directions is represented by the FULL ARROW graphic _ RECENT HISTORY WIND DIRECTION The RECENT HISTORY WIND DIRECTION is the memory of the last two wind direction readings The last two readings are represented by the PARTIAL ARROW bump
27. mometer measures wind speed and the wind vane measures wind direction The Integrated Multi Sensor is battery powered and features a solar panel for running an internal aspirating fan The internal fan will assist in drawing ambient air through to reduce the heating effects of solar radiation resulting in a more accurate air temperature measurement The sleek display console houses a liquid crystal display LCD which will calculate and display all the weather data received from the Integrated Multi Sensor outside The Display Console can be powered via AC power utilizing the included AC adaptor or it can be powered with batteries The Display Console has professional weather features such as alarms for high and low conditions daily all time record highs and lows and an area for displaying a multitude of extra weather information the Weather Ticker The display console also features a USB connection to send your weather data to your PC Please read through this manual to learn more about the AcuRite Professional Weather Center Keep this manual for future reference Please DO NOT return product to the retail store For technical assistance and product return information please call Customer Care 877 221 1252 Mon Fri 7 00 A M to 7 00 P M CST SETUP Installing Batteries 5 in 1 Multi Sensor SET ABC SWITCH TO MATCH DISPLAY CONSOLE ABC SWITCH SELECTION Q Remove Bai Compart o he Tape over
28. stem may come into your area very slowly and may rain over many hours or days without many breaks The rainfall event total accounts for this and will continue to display the total until the rain event is over EZ E RAINFALL MONTH TOTAL The MONTH display will give you the rainfall total from the current calendar month x CO RAINFALL TOTAL The TOTAL display will give you the rainfall total recorded since the display console and wireless multi sensor were powered on I GS Event Total ee Li E L inch lau e Month Total EN EMCO Ee CO All Time Total RAINFALL RATE The RAINFALL RATE display will calculate how many inches of rain would accumulate in a one hour time period based on the current rainfall rate ae lt eNMop 33 press the selection arrow to change the weather select display Rainfall Rate Shown 1 33 inches per hour Weather Category History Fundions HISTORY MODE Each weather category example OUTDOOR TEMP category shown below will display today s LOW and or HIGH record by default To view the all time low record for the currently selected weather category press the HISTORY MODE e button The display will show the all time low record as well as the month date and year the record was set The history display will return to default after 15 seconds of no button activity To view the all time high record for the currently selected weather category press
29. terference that may cause undesired 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 engpuraged 7 try E interference by ue or more of the following measures e neorient or retocate tne receiving antenna e Increase the separation Ee equipment and the receiver Professional Weather Center e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the model 01525 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 01525 INST 102411 Contents 1 Introduction About the Professional Weather Center
30. the HISTORY MODE amp 3 BUTTON AGAIN The display will show the all time high record as well as the month date and year the record was set The history display will return to default after 15 seconds of no button activity 2 38 em J le 8 20 3 ALL TIME currently selected weather category OTHER HISTORY RECORDS ARE DISPLAYED AUTOMATICALLY IN THE WEATHER TICKER DISPLAY WHEN RELEVANT SEE WEATHER TICKER SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS A c2 Li 19 Weather Category Alarm Functions WEATHER ALARMS Each weather category example OUTDOOR TEMP category shown below features alarm options The alarm options are displayed to the left of the currently selected weather category Alarms are all set to OFF by default upon powering on the display console NOTE Some weather categories will only have either low alarm OR high alarm options For example WIND SPEED only has a HIGH wind speed alarm In these cases only the relevant alarms for the selected weather category may be set ALARM VALUE ADJUST MODE To adjust an alarm value for the currently selected weather category press AND HOLD the ALARM button for the alarm you wish to set Note the adjust ADJ indicator X X ni iT nnn D 4 UT BLILIFS Je x osu TEH wv ip ress and HOLD ALARM o enter into adjust mode To adjust the alarm value press the down or up buttons When you are finished making adjustments to the
31. tion and exit SET UNITS menu 12 Basic Functions The Professional Wireless Weather Center was designed to give you the most often used information at a glance The following is an overview of basic functions for everyday use WEATHER SELECT The Weather Select area of the display features heat index dew point wind chill calculations as well as indoor temperature and humidity Rainfall rate inches per hour can also be viewed in the weather select area To change the Weather Select category press the selection arrow button just to the left of the weather select display area i Heat Index Sr gD Pei C LJ S Dew Point DE PRE Wind Chill MO Indoor Conditions press the selection arrow to change the weather select display T Rainfall Rate in hr WIRELESS SIGNAL RECEPTION ICON The display console features a SENSOR signal reception icon to the left of the clock display area If there are a low number of bars present you may experience no temperature display or inaccuracy Occasionally due to intermittent physical obstructions such as vehicle traffic etc or other environmental interference the signal may be lost If the sensor batteries are low the signal will be lost as well After a signal loss the display console will automatically begin to search for the wireless multi sensor and attempt to re acquire the wireless signal In the event that the signal is
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