Acu-Rite 06018RM Weather Radio User Manual
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1. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY INDOOR TEMPERATURE INDOOR HUMIDITY WIND SPEED INTERVAL 30 60 90 120 150 or 180 minutes 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 SET button for at least 10 seconds The display indicates the current pressure mode selected AUTO or MANUAL After 10 seconds of inactivity the display will save the adjustments and exit calibration mode Note Calibration preferences vill be erased if the display is reset or if batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged TEMPERATURE RANGE Outdoor 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Indoor 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C HUMIDITY RANGE Outdoor 1 to 99 Indoor 1 to 99 WIND SPEED 0 to 99 mph 0 to 159 kph WIRELESS RANGE 330 ft 100 m depending on home construction materials OPERATING FREQUENCY 433 mhz POWER Display 5V 100mA power adapter 6 x AA alkaline batteries Sensor 4 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries DATA REPORTING Wind Speed 18 second updates Outdoor temperature amp humidity 18 second updates Indoor temperature amp humidity 60 second updates If your AcuRite product does not operate properly visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance For more information visit our Knowledge Base at http www AcuRite com kbase FCC Information Tis device complie2. ACUP ARITE Instruction Manual Display for 3 in 1 Weather Sensor model 06018RM Package Contents 1 Display unit with tabletop stand 2 Power adapter 3 Instruction Manual This product requires an AcuRite 3 in 1 Weather Sensor model 06008RM sold separately to be operational IMPORTANT 5 csve warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection www AcuRite com Register a Product Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Features amp Benefits 234567 Display Unit BB RUBN m DISPLAY UNIT 1 Current Outdoor Temperature Arrow icon indicales direction temperature is trending 2 Sensor Low Battery Indicator Average Wind Speed Average of cll speeds over last 30 minutes or calibrated 30 minute interval Backlight Button Current Wind Speed Wind Gust kon Peak Wind Speed Highest speed from last 30 minutes or calibrated 30 minute interval 8 Current Indoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending 9 Display Low Battery Indicator 10 Current Indoor Humidity Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending 3 Clock 12 Date 13 REPLAY and LIVE Icons REPLAY indicates historical data is being displayed LIVE icon is shown exiting REPLAY function 14 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast Self Calibrating Forecasting pul
3. H 10 OPERATION Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions Proper placement of both the display unit and the sensor are critical fo the accuracy and performance of this product Display Unit Placement Place the display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust To ensure accurate temperature measurement place out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents Display unit stands upright for tabletop use or is wall mountable Important Placement Guidelines Display unit and sensor must be within 330 feet 100 m of each other MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE Place units away from large metallic items thick walls metal surfaces or other objects that may limit wireless communication PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE Place both units at least 3 feet 9 m away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc Using The Weather Center Learning Mode Self Calibrating Forecasting use 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 your location and the unit is ready for supe rior weather prediction Weather Forecast AcuRite s patented Self Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24
4. ather Select category shown press the SELECT button on the front of the display When outdoor indoor temperature or humidity is chosen the display cycles through the category s records in this order 24 Hour Change amount the data has changed since 24 hours ago Today s HIGH Today s LOW Month s HIGH Month s LOW All Time HIGH All Time LOW When Wind Speed is chosen the display cycles through the following records Today s HIGH Month s HIGH All Time HIGH To dear a record view one of the values listed above and press the CLEAR RECORD RESET button located on the back of the unit in the battery compartment Dashes display to confirm the record hos been cleared REPLAY Historical Data This weather station stores historical data that can be viewed in Replay Mode Data is recorded for the past 48 hours in 30 minute intervals on the hour and half hour Historical data is shown with a time and date stamp Press the REPLAY button to enter Replay Mode The REPLAY icon and options will be shown on the display below the time REPLAY MODE OPTIONS Press the SET IL button to view 48 hour historical data First data is shown that was recorded 48 hours ago and then the display cycles through the historical data in 30 minute intervals up to the current time To exit Replay Mode and view live data press the REPLAY button Press the lt lt button to view historical data in 30 minute intervals pre
5. he 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 SET button again to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR DATE CALENDAR YEAR TEMPERATURE UNITS F or C WIND UNITS MPH or KM H PRESSURE UNITS inHg or hPa You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the SET 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 button When display is powered with the power adapter backlight remains on at 100 brightness Press button once to dim to 60 brightness press again to dim to 30 press a 3rd fime to enter AUTO DIM mode AUTO DIM appears above time and date 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 0 brightness 00 p m 100 brightness 29 a m 30 brightness 9 a m NOVEMBER 5 MARC
6. hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location STORMY SNOW SNOW RAIN RAIN MOSTLY amp WINDY LIKELY MIX LIKELY LIKELY CLOUDY VI Ed Hil UU Ifloshing stormy flashing rain snow View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons 6 Multi Variable History Chart The multi variable history chart lets you monitor the change in conditions over the ast 12 hour time period 12 6 3 2 1 0 The chart automatically toggles tween barometric pressure outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity readings Wind Speed The Wind Speed area of the display features the CURRENT speed as well as the LOW AVERAGE and PEAK wind speeds PEAK AVERAGE and LOW wind speeds are based on the past 30 minute time frame by default The time frame can be adjusted during the calibration process page 15 Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather This weather center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the ressure is trending FALLING STEADY or RISING The multi variable history chart lets you monitor the change in pressure over time Weather Select displays data including wind chill dew point heat index as well as 24 hour change cod tigh law recorde for oukdose sndcor temperckures humidity and wind speed To change the We
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8. ls data from the outdoor sensor to generate your personal forecast 15 Multi Variable History Chart Displays the past 12 hours of data for pressure temperature and humidity 16 REPLAY Button For displaying historical data 17 Button For setup preferences 18 SET Button For setup preferences Nowe 19 Button For setup preferences 20 SELECT Button Press to change the Weather Select 23 category being displayed 21 Barometric Pressure Arrow icon indicates di is trending 22 Learning Mode Icon Disappears after weather forecast self calibration is complete 23 Weather Select Displays heat index dew point or wind chil daily monthly al ime high amp low records indoor outdoor temperatures and humidity and high for wind speed 24 AUTO DIM Indicator fion pressure 26 Low Wind Speed Lowest speed from past 30 minutes or calibrated 30 minute interval 27 Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT 28 Integrated Hang Hole For easy wall mounting 29 Plugin for Power Adapter 30 Battery Compartment 31 A B C Switch ID code that must match sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 32 CLEAR RECORD RESET Button Press to clear record currently being viewed Press and HOLD for full reset to factory defaults 33 Battery Compartment Cover 34 Power adapter Display Unit Setup O Set the A B C Switch Q Install or Replace Batteries Locate the A B C
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10. ponsible for any ro or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifeations ould vi the user author to operate the equipment This device complies wiih Industry Canada icence etempt RSS standard Operation is subject to the following two confio I Tris device may not cause interterence and 2 Tis device must acep any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 10 Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best in closs service For assistance please have the model number of this product available and contact vs in any of the following ways 877 221 1252 info chaney inst com 24 7 support at www AcuRite com gt Installation Videos gt Instruction Manuals gt Replacement Parts IMPORTANT PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive year warranty protection www AcuRite com gt Register your Product gt Support User Forum gt Submit Feedback amp Ideas PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE Tumasa Register a Product Limited One Year Warranty At AcuRite we proudly uphold our commitment to quality technology Chaney Instrument Co warrants hat all products it manufactures to be of deed mati and workman end obe fres of ts when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase We recommend that you visi
11. s with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject tothe following two candor 1 This device may NOT cause harm interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications lo this unit ot expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user autor to oper ate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class E gil device pursuant to Part 15 he FOC rules These mite are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instalation This equipment generates uses and can radiate Fadia ifequency energy and i ot installed and used n accordance with the instructions may cause Ramli interference to rada communications However there Es no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation IE this equipment does cause harm interference to radio r television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to ry to correct the interference by ane or mere of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna inesse the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect he equipment into an ta on a circ diferent from that to which the receher is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced rdi technician for help NGIE The manufacturer sot res
12. switch inside the 1 Remove the battery battery compartment Set the A B C compartment cover switch to A B or C You must select 2 Insert x AA alkaline batteries the same letter choices for both the into the battery compartment display unit and the sensor in order hown Follow the polori for the units to synchronize pea prieta d diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover g Power Adapter into Electric Outlet A B C Switch set to match sensor Batteries 6 AA Batteries IMPORTANT Batteries are a backup power source 3o preserve records in he event ol a power ouloge Power adaplar i recommended os fre primery power source to enjoy he fll functionality ofthis product PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFETY Cente batery contacts and abs hs of fe dv prir o batery alan lemon bares from pent which iso o e dr Prong remove deod baneris om the device Dips of ed bateries propi Ol beso b same or equivalent ye as recommended ore o be sd DO NOT pra sd bres 0 NOT dispose of bateries h fre ninin pa ended DO NO sis Q ond new kawin w types di hatere oe ddr DO NOT rud DO NOT eg ron rarae bes DO NOT short rci the supply minas Set the Time Date amp Units Press the SET button located on the front of the display unit to enter SET MODE Once in set mode t
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14. vious to the current LIVE data e While viewing historical data press the b gt button to advance the data shown by a 30 minute interval You will automatically exit Replay Mode if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds To manually exit Replay Mode at any time press the REPLAY button The display may show or lash the LIVE icon to confirm you are exiting Replay Mode and returning to the current LIVE data view 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 Calibration The indoor outdoor temperature and humidity readings wind speed interval 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 SET and buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds 2 To adjust the currently selected Rashing item press and release the or x buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual reading 3 To save your adjustments press and release the SET button to adjust the next preference The se icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated values The preference set order is as follows OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
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