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- Page 1 WS 2810U Wireless Professional Weather Center Operations Manual (A) Wireless Professional Weather Center (B) Wireless Thermo-Hygro (C) Wireless Rain Gauge (D) Wireless Wind Sensor (E) USB Transceiver with P.C. Software Revision: 29...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................2 INTRODUCTION......................5 Inventory of Contents ...................... 6 Features: ......................... 7 Wireles display......................7 Thermo-hygro Sensor ....................7 Wind Sensor ........................ 7 Rain Sensor ......................... 8 Setting up: ........................8 Mounting the sensors and placement of the wireless display:......... 8 Wind sensor ......................... - Page 3 The following Weather Alarms can be adjusted in ALARM setting mode:....20 Default weather alarm values:..................20 Pressure alarms ......................20 indoor temperature alarms ..................21 indoor humidity alarms ....................21 outdoor temperature alarms..................22 outdoor humidity alarms..................... 22 Wind gust alarm ......................23 Wind Direction alarm....................
- Page 4 Rain sensor ......................32 Liability Disclaimer......................32 WARRANTY INFORMATION..................32 P a g e...
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Page 5: Introduction
Heavy Weather Pro software allows you to use a PC to monitor and record weather data received from your La Crosse Technology® wireless weather station via a proprietary USB device that was provided with your 2800 series weather station. -
Page 6: Inventory Of Contents
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete: Wind Sensor Rain Sensor Thermo- Wireless Hygro Display Transceiver Sensor wireless Mast holder Base sensor, interface for Rain Right angle funnel top protection Detachable adaptor cover and cover stand... -
Page 7: Features
FEATURES: WIRELES DISPLAY Time display in 12/24 hour time format Automatic time and date (PC time) update from USB transceiver if connected Calendar display (date, month, year) Weather forecast with 3 weather icons (sunny, cloudy, and rainy) with weather tendency indicator Temperature display in °F/°C: from-39.8°F to 139.8°F Humidity display in RH%: from 1% to 99% Dew point display in °F/°C: from-39.8°F to 139.8°F... -
Page 8: Rain Sensor
RAIN SENSOR Self-emptying bucket Transmission range: over 200 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) SETTING UP: 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. -
Page 9: Wind Sensor
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 200 feet. Keep in mind that the 200 foot range equates to an open air scenario with no obstructions. -
Page 10: Rain Sensor
The wind sensor must be installed with the front of the sensor (the solar panel) facing true South, or the reported wind direction will not be accurate. Mount within the 200 foot wireless range of the thermo-hygro sensor and on the same side of the house. The roof may or may not be an ideal mounting location. -
Page 11: Function Keys
FUNCTION KEYS: SET KEY Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode, where the following can be changed: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Calendar setting, ºF/ ºC temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather tendency threshold setting, Storm warning threshold setting and Storm Alarm On/ Off setting, Wind direction display type, Factory reset... -
Page 12: Min/Max Key
Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing Press to exit max/ min record display mode MIN/MAX KEY Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing LCD SCREEN When the signal from the transmitter is successfully received by the Weather Station, icon will be switched on. -
Page 13: Mode 2 Display
MODE 2 DISPLAY: Pressure history graph displays 72 hour history Dew point displayed in the outdoor section Wind gust displayed in the wind section MANUAL SETTINGS: Press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode. If you wait 30 seconds without pressing any keys while in SET mode, the display will automatically return to Mode 1 display. -
Page 14: Manual Time Setting
MANUAL TIME SETTING: The time will be updated automatically with the time from the computer when the display is synchronized with the USB transceiver and connected to the Heavy Weather Pro software. The time can also be set manually by following the steps below. 1. -
Page 15: F/°C Temperature Unit Setting
ARROW key to set the month. 5. Press the SET key to confirm the month and enter the date setting mode. The date digit will start flashing. 6. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to set the date. 7. -
Page 16: Relative Pressure Reference Value Setting
The relative air pressure can be set as inHg or hPa. The default unit is inHg. 1. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to toggle between the unit “inHg" or “hPa” 2. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING. -
Page 17: Weather Tendency Sensitivity Level Setting
WEATHER TENDENCY SENSITIVITY LEVEL SETTING Set the switching sensitivity value, .06, .09, or .12 inHg (2,3 or4 hPa) for the change in the display of weather icons. This represents the "sensitivity" of the weather forecast (the smaller the value selected, the more sensitive the weather forecast). The default value is 0.09 inHg. -
Page 18: Wind Direction Display Type Setting
Note: If a storm warning alarm is activated, the downward weather tendency arrow will be flashing. (See WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR below) WIND DIRECTION DISPLAY TYPE SETTING The wind direction can be displayed using either compass directions or degree measurements (default setting is compass directions). 1. -
Page 19: To Exit The Manual Setting Mode
from "127" When the timer displays "dOnE", you must remove the batteries from the display for 10 minutes. While the batteries are out of the display, also remove the batteries from the thermo-hygro sensor. 4. After waiting for 10 minutes, insert the batteries into the thermo-hygro sensor, making sure to align the "+"... -
Page 20: The Following Weather Alarms Can Be Adjusted In Alarm Setting Mode
THE FOLLOWING WEATHER ALARMS CAN BE ADJUSTED IN ALARM SETTING MODE: High and Low pressure alarms High and Low indoor temperature alarms High and Low indoor humidity alarms High and Low outdoor temperature alarms High and Low outdoor humidity alarms High wind gust alarm Wind direction alarm High rainfall amount in 24 hour period alarm... -
Page 21: Indoor Temperature Alarms
value. Hold the arrow key in to change the value faster. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The ((( ))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. -
Page 22: Outdoor Temperature Alarms
3. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to set the high indoor humidity alarm value. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The ((( ))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. -
Page 23: Wind Gust Alarm
2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will start flashing. 3. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to set the high outdoor humidity alarm value. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. -
Page 24: Hysteresis
3. Press the UP ARROW key or DOWN ARROW key to move the wind direction alarm pointer. 4. Press the SET key to set a wind direction alarm value. A pointer icon will appear inside of the compass circle to indicate an alarm setting for that wind direction. 5. - Page 25 Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. (Every time a new average pressure value has been obtained (once per minute), this value is compared with an internal reference value.
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Page 26: Weather Tendency Indicator
If the Weather Center is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), discard the weather forecast for the next 48-60 hours, as the Weather Center may mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude. -
Page 27: Wind Direction And Wind Speed Measurement
The bars are plotted at each of the seven steps and give the trend over the recorded period. The scale on the right compares the result. The "0" in the middle of this scale determines the current air pressure. The vertical axis represents the air pressure changes in inHg (+0.12, +0.06, 0, -0.06, - 0.12. -
Page 28: Viewing The Min/Max Weather Data
To view the 24-hour rainfall or the Total rainfall reading: 1. Press DOWN ARROW key consecutively to toggle between the 1 hour, 24-hour, week, month and total rainfall reading. VIEWING THE MIN/MAX WEATHER DATA The weather station will record the maximum and minimum value of the various weather data with time and date of recording automatically. -
Page 29: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conducting materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives. -
Page 30: Outdoor Humidity
1% to 99% with 1% resolution (“- -” displayed if < 1%, "99" displayed if 99%) OUTDOOR HUMIDITY 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (“- -” displayed if < 1%, "99" displayed if 99%) WIND SPEED/ GUST 0 to 111.62 mph (0 to 49.9 m/s) (displays "OF.L"... -
Page 31: Transmission Range
8.86 inHg to 32.46 inHg: measured every 15 seconds TRANSMISSION RANGE up to 330 feet (100 meters) in open space POWER CONSUMPTION WEATHER CENTER 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V RAIN SENSOR 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V WIND SENSOR Powered by Thermo-hygro sensor... -
Page 32: Wind Sensor
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. 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. - Page 33 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.
- Page 34 FCC STATEMENT 1. 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 operation. 2.