La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-AL weather station
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1. WS 8117U IT ATOMIC CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE AND MOON PHASE Instruction Manual This product offers INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state of the art l gt new wireless transmission technology a LULA exclusively designed and developed by LA INSTANT TRANSMISSION CROSSE TECHNOLOGY INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update every 4 seconds of all your outdoor data measured from the transmitters follow your climatic variations in real time FEATURES ATOMIC CLOCK Hanging holes LCD1 7 j S display FY Function keys LCD2 D 4 display THU ii Foldable stand Battery cover WWVB Radio controlled time with manual time setting 12 24 hour time display Time display hour minute second Alarm setting with snooze function Calendar display Weekday display 4 languages to choose from English French Spanish and German Time zone setting Daylight savings time ON OFF option DST C or F temperature display selectable Indoor temperature display Outdoor temperature display via 915MHz transmission Wall mount or freestanding Current moon phase display OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR Ec Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to the atomic clock by 915 MHz signals Wall mounting case Holder H TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE ATOMIC CLOCK2. Problem appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD Solution 1 Remove the batteries of both units for one minute then reinsert them again Make sure the batteries are new and fresh 2 Move the atomic clock closer to the sensor or place the sensor closer to the atomic clock Make sure the clock is at a receivable range from the sensor 3 Move the units to another location Interferences from other electrical devices operating on the same signal frequency 915MHz may prevent correct signal transmission and reception Problem OF L appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD Solution 1 Wait until the current surrounding temperature cools down or increases Current temperature is outside of the measuring range of the sensor The 13 outdoor temperature will be displayed again once the current surrounding temperature is within the range of the sensor MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Extreme temperatures vibration and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units Clean displays and units with a soft damp cloth Do not use solvents or scouring agents they may mark the displays and casings Do not submerge in water Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage Opening the casings invalidates the warranty Do not try to repair the unit Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs Do not make any repairs to the un
3. The atomic clock uses 2 x AA 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the bottom center of the battery compartment and lift up to remove the cover 2 Insert batteries observing the correct polarity see marking inside battery compartment 3 Replace compartment cover DO NOT SET THE CLOCK TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The sensor uses 2 x AA 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Remove the cover 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see marking inside battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover on the unit Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units Avoid using rechargeable batteries SETTING UP Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units Avoid using rechargeable batteries NOTE Do not set the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed 1 Place batteries in the outdoor sensor first then into the atomic clock DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES 2 Once the batteries are in place all segments of the LCD will light up briefly Following the indoor temperature date weekday and the time as 12 00 will be displayed If they are not shown in LCD after 60 seconds remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them Once the indoor data is displayed user may proceed
4. atomic clock will automatically switch back to normal display mode ALARM SETTING To enter into the alarm setting mode 1 Hold the ALM key for 4 seconds The hour digits start flashing Press and release the key to set the hour Press and release the ALM key to set the minutes The minute digits start flashing Press and release the key to set the minutes Press and release again the ALM key to exit the Alarm setting mode or wait for 15 seconds automatic timeout TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM 9 PM r Alarm icon l tual 2 ON The alarm will be automatically ON when the alarm time is set To deactivate the alarm OFF press and release once the ALM key in normal mode display The alarm icon will disappear the alarm is now off SNOOZE SETTING The snooze can only be activated during alarm time for a snooze duration of 10 minutes by pressing the SNZ key on the back of the clock OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The temperature is measured and transmitted to the atomic clock every 4 seconds The atomic clock will update the outdoor temperature display every 4 seconds The range of the outdoor temperature sensor may be affected by the temperature At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased Please bear this in mind when positioning the sensor Also the batteries may be reduced in power during periods of extreme cold temperatures 915MHz RECEPTION CHECK FOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The atomic clock wi
5. be displayed if set to GMT 0 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the DST Setting DST SETTING daylight saving time 1 The ON digit will start flashing on LCD1 Set the DST ON or OFF by pressing the key 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the Language Setting Note The DST default is ON meaning that the WWVB will automatically change the time according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall For areas that do not recognize DST changes Arizona and parts of Indiana turn the DST OFF LANGUAGE SETTING The weekdays can be displayed in LCD1 with the pre set languages US English French Spanish and German US F E d 1 Set the desired language for the weekday display in LCD1 by use of the key 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the mode Manual Time Setting MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time can be manually set The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock Note In 12 hours mode the time will be displayed with an additional PM for the time from 12 00 noon until 11 59 The hour digits will start flashing on LCD1 Set the desired hours by pressing and releasing the key followed by pressing the SET key Now the minute digits will start flashing Set the desired minutes by pressing and releasing the key If the key is held the units will increase
6. by 5 5 Press and release the SET key to move to the Year Setting Note The unit will still try and receive the signal every day despite it being manually set When it does receive the signal it will change the manually set time into the received time During reception attempts the WWVB tower icon will flash If reception has been unsuccessful then the WWVB tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted the next hour RON gt WWYVEB reception occurs daily at 12 00 am and 06 00 am If the reception is not successful at 12 00 am then the next reception takes place the next hour and so on until 06 00am or until the reception is successful If the reception is not successful at 06 00 am then the next attempt will take place the next day at 12 00 am The other times WWVB reception takes place are upon setup and after manual time set exiting mode Reception is generally not possible during daylight hours due to the interference of the sun YEAR SETTING The year can be selected sequentially from 2001 to 2029 and will then start over again default setting 2006 Only the last 2 digits of the year will be visible on LCD2 1 The year digits will start flashing on LCD2 Select the desired year by use of the key 2 Press and release the SET key to switch to the Month Setting MONTH SETTING 1 The month digits on LCD2 will start flashing Set the desired month by use of the key 2 Press and release the SE
7. time PM g vo INDOOR ourcoor Low battery indicator atomic clock Alarm icon F CG Indoor temperature z E Outdoor temperature display iZ jH T THU arm Weekday Date Low IPS indicato sensor MANUAL SETTINGS Note If the atomic clock has already successfully received the WWVB time signal and displays the correct time and date then the Manual settings can be skipped After completion of the above described procedures in Setting up the manual setting modes can be entered by pressing and holding the SET key for 3 seconds The following settings can now be programmed Time zone setting DST ON OFF Language display setting Manual time setting Year setting Month setting Date setting Weekday setting 12 24 hour time display setting C or F setting TIME ZONE SETTING After entering the manual setting mode as described above the time zone can be set between the 12 to 12 hour or Greenwich Mean Time GMT UG in LCD2 To do this Te Oe 1 The time zone LCD2 will start flashing Default setting 5h Select the desired time zone by pressing and releasing the key Note The time zones from 4 to 10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbreviations e 4ATL Atlantic time e 5 EST Eastern time default time zone 6 CST Central time 7 MST Mountain time 8 PST Pacific time 9 ALA Alaska time 10 HAW Hawaii time e GMT will
8. to the next step 3 After the batteries are inserted the atomic clock will start receiving data signal from the sensor The outdoor temperature should then be displayed on the atomic clock If this does not happen after 2 minutes the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1 and the signal reception icon is no longer shown Note In the event of changing batteries of the unit ensure that the batteries do not spring free from the contacts Always wait at least 10 minutes after removing the batteries before reinserting otherwise start up and transmission problems may occur FUNCTION KEYS The atomic clock has four easy to use keys SET key To enter into the set mode for the following functions time zone DST ON OFF daylight saving time language hour minute year month day weekday 12 24 hour C or F temperature display key To toggle between the second temperature or weekday display To change any values in manual set mode ALM key To enter into the alarm set mode To display the alarm time in normal mode display To set the alarm ON OFF SNZ key To activate the snooze function during alarm To exit the setting modes ATOMIC CLOCK LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS The atomic clock s LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted all the segments will light up briefly before displaying the information for time date indoor and outdoor temperatures Radio kas a icon WWVB
9. PERATURES There are 4 possible display modes to view the day seconds and temperatures The month amp date weekday indoor temperature outdoor temperature is the default To change the display 1 Press the key The display should now show the month amp date weekday seconds outdoor temperature 2 Press the key a second time and the display will show the month amp date weekday indoor temperature seconds 3 Press the key a third time and the display will show the month amp date seconds indoor temperature outdoor temperature 4 Press the key a fourth time and the display will return to the normal display WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST radio station WWVB is located in Ft Collins Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz The signal can be received up to 2 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the atomic clock However due to the nature of the Earth s lonosphere reception is very limited during daylight hours The atomic clock will search for a signal every night when reception is best The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the NIST atomic clock in Boulder Colorado A team of atomic physicists continually measures every second of every day to an accuracy of ten billionths of a second a day These physicists have created an international standard measuring a second as 9 192 631 770 vibrations of a Cesium 133 atom in a vacuum This atomic clock regulate
10. T key to move to the mode Date Setting DATE SETTING 1 The digits for the date will start flashing on LCD2 Default setting 1 Set the desired date by use of the key Note The date can only be set in conjunction with the selected month For example it is not possible to set the date 30 if the month of February is selected 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the Weekday Setting WEEKDAY SETTING 1 The weekday symbols will be displayed on LCD2 in the pre set language and flashing Set the desired weekday by use of the key 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the mode 12 24 Hours Time Display Setting 12 24 HOURS TIME DISPLAY SETTING 1 The 12h or 24h will start flashing in LCD1 Default setting 12h Select the desired time display mode by use of the key 2 Press and release the SET key to enter the C F Temperature Setting C OR F TEMPERATURE SETTING 1 The characters C or F will start flashing on LCD1 Default setting F By use of the key select C for temperature display in degrees Celsius or F for degrees Fahrenheit 2 Press and release the SET key to exit the setting mode and switch back to the normal display mode EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES To return to the normal display mode from anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the SNZ key anytime If no keys are pressed for at least 15 seconds in setting mode the
11. ckside Pull the stand out from Y the bottom center edge of the atomic clock below the battery compartment f Once the foldout table stand is extended place the atomic clock in an f appropriate location 4 11 WALL MOUNTING 1 Using a straightedge horizontally space at 4 inch 100mm three screw positions on a wall 2 Install three mounting screws not included into a wall within transmission range leaving approximately 3 16 of an inch 5mm extended from the wall 3 Place the atomic clock onto the screws using the hanging holes on the backside Gently pull the atomic clock down to lock the screws into place Note Always ensure that the atomic clock locks onto the screws before releasing POSITIONING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The remote temperature sensor can be mounted in two ways with the use of screws or using the adhesive tape MOUNTING WITH SCREWS 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the remote temperature sensor i 2 Place the mounting bracket over the desired location 3 Through the three screw holes of the bracket mark the mounting surface i with a pencil 4 Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface Ensure that the screws are flush with the bracket 5 Insert the remote temperature sensor into the bracket a MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE 1 1 With a nonabrasive solution clean and dry the back of the mounting edl bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secu
12. e original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology Ltd or La Crosse Technology Ltd s authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will repair or replace this product at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology Ltd Replacement parts and products assume the remaining 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 your 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 Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage occurring du
13. g Large Waxing Crescent Crescent Gibbous Gibbous O FullMoon Large Waning Small Waning Last Quarter Large Waning Small Waning Gibbous Gibbous Crescent Crescent 10 POSITIONING Before permanently mounting ensure that the atomic clock is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location Also extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the atomic clock and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate temperatures readings for the next 12 to 24 hours These changes will require a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable data To achieve a true temperature reading avoid mounting where direct sunlight can reach the outdoor temperature sensor It is recommended to mount the outdoor temperature sensor on a North facing wall or in any well shaded area The maximum transmitting range is 330 feet 100 meters obstacles such as walls concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range Place both units in their desired location and wait approximately 10 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper reception The outdoor temperature sensor is not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will become submerged in water or be directly in the rain POSITIONING THE ATOMIC CLOCK There are two possible ways to mount the atomic clock use of the foldout table stands or wall mounting FOLDOUT TABLE STAND f The foldout table stand leg is located on the ba
14. its Please return it to the original point of purchase Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate the warranty SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range Indoor 14 1 F to 103 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 9 9 C to 39 9 C with 0 1 C resolution OF L displayed if outside this range Outdoor 39 9 F to 139 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 39 8 C to 59 9 C with 0 1 C resolution OF L displayed if outside this range Temperature checking interval Indoor every 20 seconds Outdoor every 4 seconds Transmission distance maximum 330 feet 100 meters in open field Power source Alkaline batteries recommended Atomic clock 2xXAA 1 5V batteries Sensor 2x AA 1 5V batteries Battery life about 24 months Dimensions L x W x H Atomic clock 12 20 x 1 18 x 8 03 310 x 30 x 204mm Sensor 5 05 x 1 50 x 0 83 128 3 x 38 2 x 21 2 mm 14 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 Th
15. ll receive the temperature data within 3 minutes If the temperature data is not being received 3 minutes after setting up the display shows then please check the following points 1 The distance of the atomic clock or outdoor temperature sensor should be at least 6 feet 2 meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets 2 Avoid placing the receiver onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames aRwN 3 Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency 915MHz may prevent correct signal transmission and reception 4 Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915MHz signal frequency can also cause interference Note When the 915 MHZ signal is received correctly do not re open the battery cover of either the outdoor temperature sensor or atomic clock as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset Should this happen accidentally then reset all units see Setting up above otherwise transmission problems may occur The maximum transmission range is 330 feet 100 meters from the outdoor temperature sensor to the atomic clock in open space However this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors all system units have to be reset see Setting up CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE DAY SECONDS AND TEM
16. or information contact La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blvd South La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 782 1610 Fax 608 796 1020 e mail support lacrossetechnology com warranty work sales lacrossetechnology com information on other products web www lacrossetechnology com Questions Instructions Please visit www lacrossetechnology com 8117it 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 16 FCC ID OMOTX29U sensor RF Exposure mobile The internal external antennas used for this mobile sensor must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or sensor Statement according to FCC part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired ope
17. ration Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 17
18. re hold The mounting surface should be smooth and flat Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape Adhere the tape to the designated area on the back of the mounting bracket 4 Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape Sr 12 5 Position the remote temperature sensor in the desired location ensuring that the atomic clock can receive the signal Note Mounting with adhesive tape is not recommended as a permanent mounting solution Only use the adhesive tape during set up process TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The LCD is faint Solution 1 Replace the batteries Problem No reception of WWVB signal Solution 1 It may help reception to face the front of the atomic clock in the general direction of Ft Collins Colorado 2 Wait overnight for signal 3 Be sure the atomic clock is at least 6 feet 2 meters from any electrical devices i e TV sets computers or other radio controlled clocks 4 Remove batteries for five minutes reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing any keys Problem Hour is incorrect minute and date are correct Solution 1 Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time are selected Problem OF L appears in the indoor temperature section of the LCD Solution 1 Move the atomic clock to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding temperature Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring range
19. ring shipment claims must be presented to the carrier 3 damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative surface 4 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of 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 15 LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For warranty work technical support
20. s the WWVB transmitter Once the outdoor temperature is displayed on the atomic clock the WWVB tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the top center of the LCD This indicates that the clock has detected a radio signal and is trying to receive it When the time code is received the WWVB tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed If the tower icon flashes but does not set the time or the WWVB tower does not appear at all then please take note of the following Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is a minimum of 6 feet 2 meters Within ferro concrete rooms basements superstructures the received signal is naturally weakened In extreme cases please place the unit close to a window and or point its front or back towards the Fort Collins Colorado transmitter During nighttime the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible in most cases A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation below 1 second Note In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time can be manually set please refer to notes on Manual time setting MOON PHASE The Moon Phases and their corresponding dates appear in LCD 2 There are 12 visible Moon Phases that will show in the LCD 2 O O O9 6 New Moon Small Waxing Large Waxing First Quarter Small Waxin
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