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La Crosse Technology WS-2800-IT Quick Setup Manual
La Crosse Technology WS-2800-IT Quick Setup Manual

La Crosse Technology WS-2800-IT Quick Setup Manual

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Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete:
Wind Sensor
Mast holder
Right angle adaptor
1 x U-bolts
2 Washers + 2 Nuts
Plastic Reset Rod
IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. The "+" markings on the batteries must line up with the
diagrams inside the battery compartments. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the units. During the
setup process, place the wireless display and the outdoor sensors on a
use Alkaline Batteries for the Wireless Display and Thermo-hygro
1.
It is important to allow sufficient light to reach the solar panel while activating the wind sensor.
Make sure the lights are on in the setup room and the solar panel is facing a 60W light bulb or
brighter - do not cover with hands or other objects. Remove the black protective foil on the solar
panel and use the provided plastic reset rod to gently press the reset button once in the hole on the
bottom of the sensor.
2.
To active the solar rain sensor. First, twist open the funnel cover of the rain sensor, then remove
the securing tape from the seesaw and
seesaw to reset and activate the rain sensor. Put back the funnel cover to the rain sensor. The
solar rain sensor should then be placed under a bright environment in order to charge up the
rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT: Completely reset the rain sensor:
a.
Unscrew the battery cover on bottom of the rain sensor and remove the
rechargeable batteries.
b.
Completely cover the solar panel to block any light source.
c.
Wait 20s, then re-insert the 2 x AA rechargeable batteries and re-screw
the battery compartment back.
d.
Wait 2s, and uncover the solar panel.
e.
Swing the seesaw and put the rain cover top back.
f.
Place the solar rain sensor under bright environment to charge-up the
rechargeable batteries.
3.
Insert two "C" size batteries into the thermo-hygro sensor with the correct
polarity.
4.
Insert three "C" size batteries into the wireless display with the correct polarity.
NOTE: Every time the wireless display receives data from the sensors, the
wireless icons
will blink once and then return to solid if the last transmission
was successful. A wind speed or rainfall amount that reads "0" does not mean
reception failure, it means that there was no wind or rain at the time of the last measurement. The thermo-hygro sensor syncs with
the wind and rain sensors and sends all outdoor sensor data to the display. The thermo-hygro sensor tries
the wind sensor and for the rain sensor.
sensors.
5.
Setup troubleshooting: If the sensor data fails to display for any of the outdoor sensors within 10 minutes, ("- - -" is displayed),
remove the batteries from
completely reset the solar rain sensor (see Step 2: Important).
Pressure History Graph
Barometric Pressure
Forecast Icon and Weather
Quick Set Up Manual - WS-2800-IT Professional Weather Station
Rain Sensor
• Base sensor, funnel top
cover and battery cover
(pre-assembled)
the black protective cover
If not successful within
all units (except for the Wind Sensor)
Wind Direction
Wind Speed
Tendency Arrows
Time and Date
Wind Chill
Thermo-Hygro Sensor
Rain protection cover
Wall mount adapter
Mounting screws
Plastic anchors for
screws
Setting up:
surface with 1-3 meters
sensor, rechargeable batteries may not work.
from the solar panel. Swing the
7
minutes, the thermo-hygro sensor will stop looking for the other
for 1 minute and start the Setup procedure again at Step 1
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Wireless Display
Detachable
stand
between the sensors and the display.
Press Reset Button on
Bottom of the Wind Sensor
(Solar Panel Must Face Light)
Cover
completely the
Solar Panel
for 7 minutes to sync to
Indoor Temperature
Indoor Humidity
Outdoor Temperature
Outdoor Humidity
Rainfall Amount
USB Transceiver
USB wireless
interface for
PC
Only
Unscrew Battery
Cover on Bottom on
the Rain Sensor
Top view
Seesaw
and

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Summary of Contents for La Crosse Technology WS-2800-IT

  • Page 1 Quick Set Up Manual - WS-2800-IT Professional Weather Station Download the complete owner's manual and the free PC software at: www.lacrossetechnology.fr Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete: Wind Sensor Rain Sensor Thermo-Hygro Sensor Wireless Display USB Transceiver •...
  • Page 2 Mounting the sensors and placement of the wireless display: IMPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes. The outdoor sensors have a wireless range of meters. Keep in mind that the 50 meters range equates to an open air scenario with no obstructions.