Acu-Rite 2027 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. HIGH records Press the lt button to cycle through the all time high and low recorded values one record is shown at a time for outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity Located in the top right corner of the screen a date and time stamp are shown for when each value was recorded You will automatically exit all time records if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds To manually clear an all time LOW record press and hold the W button for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the record To manually clear an all time HIGH record press and hold the 4 button for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the record Troubleshooting If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars Relocate the display unit and or the outdoor sensor The units must be within 330 ft 100 m of each other Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet 9 No outdoor sensor m away from electronics that may interfere with the reception wireless communication such as TVs microwaves computers etc no bars Use standard alkaline batteries or lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor to synchronize after batteries are replaced Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batter2. 15 of 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 operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not arent approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 equip ment 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 rash 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 the 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 technicia
3. the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display unit 2 Outdoor sensor 3 Power adapter A Instruction Manual IMPORTANT warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION to receive year ae warranty protection nee www AcuRite com pRegister a Product SUPPORT Features amp Benefits _ OUTDOOR SENSOR 1 Integrated Hanger For easy placement 5 2 Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being sent to the display unit 3 Battery Compartment 4 A B C Switch ID code that must match display s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 5 Battery Compartment Cover Features amp Benefits 19 2 fa FORECA WK T h f 17 1615 0 20 13 14 ST Fa Hie tw 13 12 33 11 lt 99 10 MOON 567 8 9 1 2 aw 38 92 77 3 0 A 00 IPREISURE DISPLAY UNIT 1 Current Outdoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates the direction the temperature is trending 2 Low High Temperature Records Lowest and highest outdoor temperature recorded since midnight 3 Current Outdoor Humidity Arrow icon indicates the direction the humidity is trending 4 Low High Humidity Records Lowest and highest outdoor humidity recorded since midnight 5 Sensor Low Battery Indicator 6 Learning Mode Icon Disappears after weather forecast self calibration is complete 7 Auto or Ma
4. ANC LJ gt 2 IT Instruction Manual Weather Station model 02027 AUTO DIM Son 10 20 13 lt OUTDOOR W Forecast indoor 7 11 uM 7 IU j i j j iw bA 13 EF 73 high PRESSURE 100 ow 39 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions 2 Placement Guidelines 8 Package Contents 2 Using the Weather Station 9 Product Registration 2 Troubleshooting 04 10 Features amp Benefits Sensor 2 amp Maintenance 12 Features amp Benefits Display 3 Calibration 12 5 Replace Intelli Time battery 13 5 14 Display Setup 6 Information 14 Intelli Time 7 Customer 15 Set the Time Date amp Units 15 Backlight 7 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ACUDIeITE Congratulations on your new AcuRite product To ensure the best possible product performance please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate
5. ants that all products it manufactures to abused improperly installed damaged in shipping or repaired be of good material and workmanship and to or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney be free of defects when properly installed and The above described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other operated fora period of one year from the date warranties express or implied and all other warranties are of purchase hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty We recommend that you visit us at a a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special consequential or incidental damages www AcuRite com for the fastest Wy to register hanes tort or by from any breach of this your product However product registration warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation does not eliminate the need to retain your of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation original proof of purchase in order to obtain or exclusion may not apply to you Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent permitted by law By acceptance of any of Chaney s products Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it manufactures the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising warranty benefits to be of good material and workmanship and to be fr
6. 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 Intelli Times Clock Intelli Time products are pre programmed with the correct time and date Intelli Time technology instructs the time and date to set themselves All you need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences The clock will then automatically set itself and change for Daylight Saving Time Set the Time Date amp Units Press the amp button located on the back of the display unit to enter SET MODE Once in set mode the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display To adjust the currently selected flashing item press and release the or buttons press and HOLD to fast adjust To save your adjustments press and release the 3 button again to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows TIME ZONE PST MST CST EST AST HAST AKST DST Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR DATE CALENDAR YEAR TEMPERATURE UNITS F or C PRESSURE UNITS inHg or hPa If you live in an area that observes DST DST should be set to ON even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds Ente
7. ds The display indicates the current pressure mode selected AUTO or MANUAL After 20 seconds of inactivity the display will save the adjustments and exit calibration mode Note Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged 12 Replace Intelli Time Battery Intelli Time technology is powered by a pre installed coin cell battery that stores the time and date settings The battery has a shelf life of several years To replace the Intelli Time battery 1 Locate the coin cell battery compartment door on the back of the display unit inside the battery compartment Unscrew and remove the compartment cover 2 Insert 1 x CR2032 coin cell battery into the battery compartment as shown Install battery with positive terminal facing OUT 3 Screw in the battery cover WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON CELL BATTERY IF SWALLOWED IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IN JUST 2 HOURS gt lt SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF INGESTED gt lt POISON POISON 13 Specifications TEMPERATURE RANGE 1 99 RH relative humidity WIRELESS RANGE 300 100m depending on hone natok Display 5v power adapter 3 x AA alkaline batteries optional Sensor 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries DATA REPORTING Outdoor Data 16 second updates Indoor Data 60 second updates FCC Information This device complies with part
8. ee of from their use or misuse No person firm or corporation is defects when properly installed and operated for a period of authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection one year from the date of purchase Remedy for breach of this with the sale of its products Furthermore no person firm or warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this item s Any product which under normal use and service is paragraph and the preceding paragraph unless done in writing proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney This warranty YEAR from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other and at its sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney rights which vary from state to state 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 For in warranty claims Chaney Instrument Co 965 Wells St Lake Geneva WI 53147 15 AC UDIT E Weather Temperature Weather Kitchen Clocks Stations amp Humidity Alert Radio Thermometers amp Timers Its more than accurate It S ACUO RITE AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments designed to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan
9. ensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 9 Integrated Hang Hole for easy wall mounting 10 Battery Compartment Cover not shown Set the A B C Switch The A B C switch is located inside the battery compartment It can be set to A B or C However you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize 2 Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature Install Batteries 2 AA batteries LITHIUM BATTERIES ALKALINE BATTERIES conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly Use lithium batteries in the sensor for temperatures below 4 F 20 C 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover Take note of the A B C switch setting inside the battery compartment for display unit setup 2 Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover A B C Switch set to match display unit 40 F 40 c 158 F ar hd 070 158 F Display Unit Setup Oo Set the A B C Switch 2 Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries Locate the A B C switch inside into the batter
10. g the integrated hang holes or hanger or by using string not included to hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch The best location is 4 to 8 feet above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air to circulate around the sensor Important Placement Guidelines e To ensure accurate temperature measurement place units out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents e Display unit and outdoor sensor must be within 330 ft 100 of each other e To maximize wireless range place units away from large metallic items thick walls metal surfaces or other objects that may limit wireless communication To prevent wireless interference place both units at least 3 ft 9 away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc 1 0 PAR Lauman APART 100 meters Setup is Complete The sensor will now synchronize with the display unit It may take a few minutes for synchronization to complete Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly OPERATION Using the Weather Station Learning Mode Self Calibrating Forecasting uses a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period called Learning Mode to determine your altitude After 14 days the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen At this point the self calibrated pressure is tuned in to yo
11. ies may need to be replaced Reset display by pressing the RESET button located on the back of the display unit Date and time will need to be entered after a reset Display screen not working Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an indication of wireless interference 1 Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and remove at least one battery from each Make sure the A B C switch on both units match Reinstall the battery in the outdoor sensor Reinstall the battery in the display unit Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection Outdoor temperature is flashing or showing dashes Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours not current conditions Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display unit Learning Mode must complete before forecast and pressure will be accurate Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days Battery removal or resetting the display unit will restart Learning Mode After 14 days forecast should be fairly accurate however Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days Inaccurate forecast Make sure both the display unit and sensor are Inaccurate placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat temperature sources or vents see page 8 or humidity Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources see page 8 If your AcuRite product does not operate pro
12. n 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 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 14 Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best in class service For assistance please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways O 877 221 1252 info chaney inst com 24 7 support at www AcuRite com gt Installation Videos gt Register your Product gt Instruction Manuals gt Support User Forum gt Replacement Parts gt Submit Feedback amp Ideas IMPORTANT service PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online SUPPORT to receive year warranty protection ene www AcRite com pRegister a Product Limited One Year Warranty At AcuRite we proudly uphold our commitment warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear to quality technology Chaney Instrument Co and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered warr
13. nual Pressure Mode Indicates pressure mode preference Auto Pressure Mode Pressure will self calibrate over a 14 day Learning Mode Manual Pressure Mode Indicates raw pressure value no adjustment for sea level can be calibrated 8 Barometric Pressure Arrow icon indicates the direction the pressure is trending 9 Moon Phase 10 Low High Humidity Records Lowest and highest indoor humidity recorded since midnight 11 Current Indoor Humidity Arrow icon indicates the direction the humidity is trending 12 Low High Temperature Records Lowest and highest indoor temperature recorded since midnight 13 Current Indoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates the direction the temperature is trending 14 Date 15 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast Self Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from the outdoor sensor to generate your personal forecast 16 Display Low Battery Indicator 17 Intelli Time Clock Automatically updates itself for Daylight Saving Time 18 Momentary Backlight Button 19 Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength Features amp Benefits BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT All Time Records Button Press to access all time high and low records Adjust Up Button for setup preferences Setup Mode Button for setup preferences Adjust Down Button for setup preferences Battery Compartment 6 Reset Button Full reset to factory defaults 7 Plug in for Power Adapter 8 A B C Switch ID code that must match s
14. perly after trying the troubleshooting steps visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance Care amp Maintenance Display Unit Care Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives Keep away from dust dirt and moisture Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air Outdoor Sensor Care Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives Calibration The indoor outdoor temperature and humidity readings and barometric pressure can be calibrated on the display unit to improve accuracy Calibration can improve accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors impact the data accuracy 1 To access calibration mode press AND HOLD the 1 and W buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds 2 To adjust the currently selected flashing item press and release the a W buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual reading 3 To save your adjustments press and release the 81 button to adjust the next preference The gt lt icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated values The preference set order is as follows OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OUTDOOR HUMIDITY INDOOR TEMPERATURE INDOOR HUMIDITY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa press AND HOLD the 4 button for at least 10 secon
15. r setup mode at any time by pressing the 45 button Display Backlight Settings This weather station s color display features three different lighting settings High 100 brightness Medium 60 brightness and Low 30 brightness Using battery power alone the backlight is available momentarily for 10 seconds by pressing the BACKLIGHT button When display is powered with the power adapter backlight remains on at 100 brightness Press BACKLIGHT button once to dim to 60 brightness press again to dim to 30 press a 3rd time to enter AUTO DIM mode AUTO DIM MODE Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day amp year MARCH 11 NOVEMBER 4 6 00 a m 9 00 p m 100 brightness 9 01 p m 5 59 a m 30 brightness NOVEMBER 5 MARCH 10 Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions Proper placement of both the display unit and outdoor sensor are critical to the accuracy and performance of this product Display Unit Placement Place the display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust Display unit stands upright for tabletop use or is wall mountable Outdoor Sensor Placement Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions Sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use however to extend its life place the sensor in an area protected from direct weather elements Hang the sensor usin
16. ur location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction Weather Forecast AcuRite s patented Self Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location STORM SNOW LIGHT RAIN PARTLY DEVELOPING LIKELY LIKELY CLOUDY J TE 5 4 wa EESE Flashing View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather This weather station displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the pressure is trending FALLING STEADY or RISING Moon Phase Track the phases of the moon conveyed muses simple lunar phase icons 0000 0 060 WAXING 1ST FULL 3RD WANING CRESCENT QUARTER QUARTER CRESCENT High amp Low Records Today s high and low records are displayed for indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity Today s records automatically clear at 12 00am midnight every day To manually clear all of today s LOW recorded values press and hold the Nw button for 2 seconds Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the 9 LOW records To manually clear all of today s HIGH recorded values press and hold the button 2 seconds Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the
17. y compartment the battery compartment Set as shown Follow the polarity the A B C switch to A B or C diagram in the battery You must select the same letter compartment choices for both the display unit 3 Replace the battery cover and the sensor in order for the units to synchronize 3 Plug in Power Adapter For the best performance plug in the power adapter as the main power source for this product Install or Replace Backup Batteries optional 1 Remove the battery compartment cover Q A B C Switch set to match sensor Om Plog in Power Adapter O Install Batteries 3 AA batteries IMPORTANT Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of a power outage Power adapter is recommended as the poma power source to enjoy the full functionality of this product 7 PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not 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
18. your day with confidence www AcuRite com Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copy rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 02027 INST 091613
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