La Crosse Technology 308A-146 weather station
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1. www lacrossetechnology com 308a 146 Contact Support 1 608 782 1610 Product Registration www lacrossetechnology com support register FCC DISCLAIMER 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 the device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 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 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 Printed2. for 15 minutes to establish a good connection Within 3 minutes the station will beep and the outdoor temperature should be displayed on the Forecast Station If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after 3 minutes remove power from the transmitter and the Forecast Station for 60 seconds and start again from step 1 For optimum 433 MHz transmission the outdoor transmitter should be placed a distance of no more than 200 feet 60 meters open air from the Forecast Station Do Not Old and New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Standard Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries POWER THE FORECAST STATION The clock can be powered by the 5 volt a c adapter or batteries A C power adapter e Insert enclosed 5 volt a c power adapter into a wall outlet then into the Forecast Station Battery Compartment 5 Volt a c adapter Batteries 1 Remove battery cover Slide tab to the right and pull out to remove battery cover 2 Install three fresh AA batteries according to the polarity markings Not Old and New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Lithium Standard or Rechargeable Batteries If the Forecast Station does not show indoor temperature after 60 seconds remove adapter and batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before repeating the setup process INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER 1 Slide the battery cover down then lift off the back of the transmitter Note Be careful not to break the tab
3. 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 original 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 the La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only The 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 the
4. to dim the brightness of the backlight 3 Press and release the LIGHT HI LO button again to return to full strength HIGH Note When the Adapter is NOT in use the High Low backlight feature is not available 1 OFF Hold the HOLD ON OFF button for 5 seconds until the station beeps to turn the backlight off to sleep 2 ON Hold the HOLD ON OFF button again until the station beeps to turn the backlight on Note When the backlight is off press any button to activate the backlight for 8 seconds and then it will turn off again Battery power Press and release the SNOOZE LIGHT button and the backlight will show for 8 seconds when operating on batteries only WEATHER FORECAST ICONS The Forecast Station predicts weather condition for the next 12 hours based on the change of atmospheric pressure As weather conditions cannot be 100 correctly forecasted we cannot be responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast _ SUNNY PARTLY CLOUDY CLOUDY RAINY STORMY THIS STATION LEARNS Please allow 3 4 weeks for barometer calibration to generate an accurate forecast IMPORTANT As the forecast station builds memory it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy The longer the forecast station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be The icons forecast the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy
5. C F button once to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius ALARM SET Hold the ALARM button for 5 seconds to enter the alarm time set mode 1 The alarm hour digit will flash TIME ALARM 2 Press and release the or C F button to select the hour 3 Press and release the SET button to set the minutes The minute ae digits will flash 4 Press and release the C F button to select the minutes 5 Confirm with the SET button and exit 6 The alarm icon will show above the minutes indicating the alarm is active 7 The alarm icon will flash when the alarm is sounding DEACTIVATE ALARM 1 Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time 2 Press and release the ALARM button to deactivate the Alarm The alarm icon will disappear indicating the alarm is no longer active SNOOZE 1 When the alarm sounds press the SNOOZE LIGHT button to trigger snooze alarm for 10 minutes The snooze icon Zz will flash when the snooze feature is active 2 Tostop alarm for one day press ALARM button while in snooze mode The alarm icon amp will remain solid Note When the alarm sounds it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely BACKLIGHT A C adapter The backlight is on continuously when operating the Forecast Station with the 5 volt a c adapter 1 HIGH The backlight is defaulted to HI brightness when the a c adapter is in use 2 LO Press and release the LIGHT HI LO button
6. LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY lt Wireless Color Forecast Station FORECAST STATION OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY TRANSMITTER TX14TH Model 308A 146 FEATURES INITIAL SETUP INTRODUCTION POWER THE FORECAST STATION The Wireless Color Forecast Station features manual set time weather forecast indoor and outdoor A C ADAPTER temperature humidity as well as heat index and dew point on a stylish colorful and easy to read display BATTERIES INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER THIS STATION LEARNS FUNCTION BUTTONS Please allow 3 4 weeks for barometer calibration to generate an accurate forecast PROGRAM MENU 12 OR 24 HOUR TIME FORMAT Wireless Color Forecast Station SET TIME SET CALENDAR Snooze Light button FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS ALARM SET DEACTIVATE ALARM SNOOZE BACKLIGHT A C ADAPTER BATTERIES WEATHER FORECAST ICONS LCD SCREEN Forecast icons MIN MAX TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY DATA Sunny Partly Sunny VIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS OW aja Cloudy RESET Rainy HEAT INDEX Stormy DEW POINT All icons are 6 OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE HUMIIDTY FLASHES shown in this illustration LOW BATTERY ICON USE MULTIPLE TRANSMITTERS CHANNEL SCROLL O OTHER FORECAST STATION ICONS Oitidoar readings CARE AND MAINTENANCE Temperature Humidity POSITION OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER Humidity Heat Index POSITION FORECAST STATI
7. ON Dew Point SPECIFICATIONS Dew Point MIN MAX ACCURACY MIN MAX INDOOR TEMPERATURE INDOOR HUMIDITY OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY TRANSMITTER TX14TH OUTDOOR HUMIDITY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE WARRANTY FCC FEATURES 12 24 hour time with snooze alarm and alarm icon Calendar display month day date Heat index and dew point Color forecast sunny partly sunny cloudy rainy and stormy 12 hour forecast based on changing barometric pressure IN OUT temperature F C IN OUT humidity RH MIN MAX records 24 hour readings Light up the Forecast Station with a press of a button using battery power OR continuous light using the AC adapter with ON OFF option LCD light dimmer for nighttime use Low battery icon for Forecast Station and sensor Sits on desktop or tabletop Alkaline batteries not included OR optional 5 0V AC adapter included INITIAL SET UP 1 Insert A C adapter into the wall outlet then into the Forecast Station or insert 3 AA batteries not included into the Forecast Station see Power the Forecast Station The Forecast Station will light up and show indoor temperature humidity and channel 1 Insert 2 fresh AA batteries into the transmitter observing the correct polarity see Install Batteries in the Outdoor Transmitter Note The CH switch is set to Channel 1 by default Confirm channel 1 is selected Keep the transmitter 5 10 feet from the Forecast Station
8. 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 t simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy 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 Forecast Station has been designed for use In areas that experience sudden changes in weather for example from sunny to rain the Forecast Station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time for example mostly sunny LCD SCREEN The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time calendar weather forecast indoor data and outdoor data Animated Color Forecast Icons Current Time Alarm All forecast icons shown together for illustration TIME ALARM 22 4 103 Outdoor Indoor Temperature wan Temperature amp Humidity 17 amp Humidity MIN MAX TEMPERATURE HUMIDTY DATA This Forecast Station features daily minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight 12 00 AM The clock automatically resets the min max temperatures at midnight 12 00 AM VIEW MIN MAX MAX From a normal display press and release the MIN MAX button once to view maximum temperature and humidit
9. e is over 24 months when using reputable battery brands for both Alkaline and Lithium batteries Forecast Station Battery Backup Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC adapter for primary power Dimensions Forecast Station 5 9 L x 2 36 W x 5 9 H 150 x 60 x 150mm TX14TH Transmitter 2 5 L x 1 42 W x 3 98 H 64 x 36 x 101mm ACCURACY Indoor Temperature e Operating temperature range 32 F to 122 F 0C to 50 e Accuracy 2 degrees Fahrenheit 32 F to 122 F 0 to 50C Resolution 0 1 degree F When above 122 F 50C the temperature sensor should continue to read the correct temperature as long as the LCD Forecast Station continues to function When below 32 F 0C the temperature sensor should continue to read correctly as long as the LCD Forecast Station continues to function Indoor Humidity Operating Temperature Range 32F to 120F 0 to 50C Operating humidity range 1 RH to 99 Accuracy 5 RH 77 F 25 C 30 RH to 80 RH Accuracy 8 RH 77 F 25 C 20 RH to29 RH amp 80 RH to 95 RH Accuracy 12 RH 77 F 25 C 1 RH to 19 RH amp 96 RH to 99 RH Resolution 1 RH Outdoor Temperature e Operating temperature range 40 F to 140F 40C to 60C Accuracy 2 degrees Fahrenheit 32 F to 122 F 0 to 50C Accuracy 4 degrees Fahrenheit 40 F to32 F 40C to 0 amp 122 F to140 F 50C to 60C Resolution 1 degree F When above 140 F 60C the temperature s
10. ensor should continue to read the correct temperature as long as the LCD Forecast Station continues to function When below 40F 40C the temperature sensor should Forecast Station continue to read correctly as long as the LCD Forecast Station continues to function Outdoor Humidity e Operating humidity range 1 RH to 99 Accuracy 5 RH 77 F 25 C 20 RH to 90 RH Accuracy 8 RH 77 F 25 C 20 RH to 30 RH amp 80 RH to 95 RH Accuracy 12 RH 77 F 25 C 1 RH to 19 RH amp 96 RH to 99 RH e Resolution 1 RH Barometric Pressure Measure range 23 62 inHg to 32 48 inHg 800mb to 1100mb Resolution 1mb e Measuring time interval every 12 minutes 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
11. higher the moisture content of the air at a given temperature Dew Point Temperature is the absolute measure of the moisture in the air at a given temperature Relative humidity is the relative measure of moisture in the air at a certain temperature Note Dew Point is lower than the actual temperature In Out Dew Point View Dew Point From a normal display press the HEAT DEW button twice and the Dew Point temperature will show indoor outdoor instead of the ambient temperature The words Dew Point will show near the indoor and outdoor temperatures OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY FLASHING Low battery icon present Change batteries in the transmitter and then hold the CH button until the station beeps to search for the outdoor transmitter again End of Transmission Range Move the transmitter closer to the Forecast Station Avoid obstructions in the signal path Keep transmitter and Forecast Station away from electronics USE MULTIPLE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTERS The Forecast Station will accommodate up to three remote outdoor transmitters TX14TH The channel selection button allows you to easily see the temperature in various locations 7N outdoors baby s room greenhouse basement etc _ A LS y To connect multiple remote transmitters to the Forecast Station 1 Remove the battery cover from all the transmitters Leave battery covers off until all transmitters are received by the Forecast Station Set
12. ical purpose or for public information but is determined for home use only The specifications of this Forecast Station may change without prior notice Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing will void the warranty If the Forecast Station does not work properly change the batteries and or check the a c cord connection POSITION THE OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER The remote temperature transmitter should be mounted vertically to avoid damage WALL MOUNT Choose a location for the transmitter that is within range of the Forecast Station and under an overhang for accuracy Install one mounting screw not included into a wall leaving approximately 72 inch 12 7mm extended Place the transmitter onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place Va ad a a a NOTE Always ensure that the transmitter locks onto the screw before releasing To achieve a true temperature humidity reading mount where direct sunlight cannot reach the outdoor transmitter Mount the outdoor transmitter on a North facing wall or in any well shaded area Under an eave or deck rail work well The maximum transmitting range in open air is 200 feet 60 meters Obstacles such as walls windows stucco concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range Place the transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to improve signal transmission Place both units in their desired locatio
13. n and wait approximately 1 hour before permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that there is proper reception The outdoor temperature humidity transmitter is water resistant not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will become submerged in water or subject to standing water or snow POSITION THE FORECAST STATION 1 The Forecast Station has a wide base to sit on a desk or table Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones gaming systems televisions microwaves routers etc Place within range of the outdoor transmitter The maximum transmitting range in open air is 200 feet 60 meters Obstacles such as walls windows stucco concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range SPECIFICATIONS Indoor Temperature Range 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 Humidity Range 1 99 RH Interval Every 30 seconds Outdoor Temperature Range 40 F to 140 F 40 C to 50 C Use Alkaline batteries in outdoor sensor 20 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Switch to Lithium batteries in outdoor sensor if temperature drops below 20 F 28 8 C Humidity Range 1 99 RH Distance 200 ft 60 meters RF 433MHz open air Interval Every 50 seconds Power Forecast Station 5 volt a c power adapter included Optional 3 AA IEC LR6 batteries not included TX14TH Transmitter 2 AA IEC LR6 batteries included Battery Life TX14TH Transmitter Battery Life Battery lif
14. owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of 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 the State Some States do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you Protected under U S Patents 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 For warranty work technical support or information contact La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 The complete instruction manual is available at
15. re Humidity Dew Point Heat Index Outdoor Channel indicator The number 1 2 or 3 for will display next to this icon indicating O which transmitter the Forecast Station is reading Press and release the CH button to view other channels when using multiple sensors AUTO When this word appears the outdoor temperature humidity readings will automatically switch between channels when using multiple sensors Press and release the CH button to display only one channel Zz Snooze icon e Will flash when snooze feature has been activated Solid when alarm is on Does not display when alarm is deactivated Shows when time alarm is on Does not display when time alarm is deactivated id Low Battery e When this icon appears the Indoor reading section the batteries the Forecast Station need to be replaced When this icon 2 appears in the Outdoor readings section replace the batteries in the outdoor transmitter It is recommended to replace the batteries every 12 months to ensure optimum accuracy of this unit 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Lithium Standard or Rechargeable Batteries Do not expose the Forecast Station to extreme temperatures vibration or shock Keep dry Clean Forecast Station with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents or scouring agents The Forecast Station is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children The Forecast Station is not to be used for med
16. s on the battery cover Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1 Insert two fresh AA batteries into the transmitter Observe the correct polarity see marking inside battery compartment Keep transmitter 5 10 ft from the Forecast Station during setup After 15 minutes if the outdoor temperature shows on the Forecast Station you can move the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the Forecast Station FUNCTION BUTTONS SET ALARM MIN MAX HEAT DEW LIGHT HI LO O Button Press and Release Functions Hold 3 5 seconds Move through program menu Confirm Enter program menu set time setting date etc View Alarm Activate Deactivate Alarm Alarm set 1 step forward setup Fast advance setup Select temperature in F 1 step backward setup FaSt backward 1 time MAX values MIN MAX 2 times MIN values 1 time Heat Index HEAT DEW 2 times Dew Point Resets all MIN MAX values CH Switch channels when using multiple transmitters LIGHT HI LO HOLD ON OFF Dim backlight for night time Turn continuous backlight ON or OFF a c adapter Activates backlight when using only LIGHT SNOOZE top batteries Trigger snooze alarm PROGRAM MENU The SET button will moves through the items in the program menu The or C F button will change these values 12 24 hour time format Manual time set Hour Minu
17. tes Calendar set Year Month Date 12 OR 24 HOUR TIME FORMAT The Time may be displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format Default is 12 hour time Note When in 12 hour format AM or PM will show in front of the hour 1 12H will flash 2 Press and release the or C F button to select 24 hour time 3 Confirm with the SET button and move to Set Time SET TIME To set the time manually 1 The hour digit will flash 2 Press and release the or C F button to select the hour Press and release the SET button to set the minutes The minute s digit will flash Press and release the or C F button to select the minutes Confirm with the SET button and move to Set Calendar SET CALENDAR The date default of the Forecast Station is 1 1 2010 To set the calendar The year will flash Press and release the or C F button to set the year between year 2010 2039 Press the SET button again to confirm and to enter the month setting The month will flash Press and release the or C F button to set the month Press the SET button again to confirm and enter date setting The date will flash Press and release the or C F button to set the date Confirm all calendar settings with the SET button to confirm and exit the program menu Cea Se SS Note The day of the week will set automatically once the year month and date are set FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS 1 Press and release the
18. the first outdoor transmitter to Channel 1 and insert 2 AA batteries Set the second outdoor transmitter to Channel 2 and insert 2 AA batteries Set the third outdoor transmitter to Channel 3 and insert 2 AA batteries Press and hold CH button on Forecast Station until a beep sounds The Forecast Station will search for all outdoor transmitters Press the TX button on the back of each outdoor transmitter to transmit RF signal When RF connection is established the respective temperature amp humidity for each of the selected channels will appear on the main unit Allow the transmitters and the Forecast Station to stay 5 10 feet apart for 15 minutes to establish a solid connection 9 Install the battery covers on each sensor 10 After 15 minutes place the remote transmitters in appropriate locations see position the outdoor transmitter Press and release the CH button to view channel 1 2 or 3 on the Forecast Station when multiple transmitters are used Note You cannot change channels if only one transmitter is connected CHANNEL SCROLL Press and release the CH button until you see the word AUTO appear in the outdoor data area The Forecast Station will automatically rotate through the channels for all connected transmitters Press and release the CH button to lock the Forecast Station into one channel Then view channels individually with a press of the CH button OTHER FORECAST STATION ICONS D Indoor readings Temperatu
19. y values for Indoor and Outdoor data The word MAX will appear next to the indoor and outdoor temperature MIN From a normal display press and release the MIN MAX button twice to view minimum temperature and humidity values for Indoor or Outdoor data The word MIN will appear next to the indoor and outdoor temperature RESET MIN MAX Hold the MIN MAX button for 5 seconds to reset all indoor and outdoor minimum and maximum values The clock automatically resets the min max temperatures at midnight 12 00 AM Note If you are using multiple transmitters connected to the clock all channels will reset at the same time HEAT INDEX Heat Index combines the effects of heat and humidity It is the apparent temperature of how hot it feels to a human being When relative humidity increases the air feels warmer than it actually is because your body is less able to cool effectively by evaporation of perspiration Note Heat index will be the same number as the temperature until the temperature is above 80 degrees F 26 7 C In Out Heat Index View Heat Index From a normal display press the HEAT DEW button once and the Heat Index will show indoor outdoor instead of the ambient temperature The words Heat Index will show near the indoor and outdoor temperatures DEW POINT Dew point is the saturation point of the air or the temperature to which the air has to be cooled in order to create condensation The higher the dew points the
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