Summary of Contents for La Crosse Technology TX10U
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TX10U Rain Sensor The TX10U rain sensor is used in conjunction with the TX15U wind sensor and TX8U temperature/ humidity sensor to gather and transmit information to the wireless weather station. The TX15U wind sensor measures the wind speed and direction and sends the information to the TX8U temperature/ humidity sensor.
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SETTING UP BATTERY INSTALLATION The first step to powering up the weather station is to insert the connector (RJ11) at the end of the wire attached to the wind speed sensor to the remote temperature/humidity sensor. Please ensure when doing this that the connector is inserted with the proper orientation.
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RAINFALL SENSOR (optional) The optional Rain Sensor does not need batteries to operate. Simply insert the telephone plug (RJ-11) of the rain sensor into the receptacle on the remote temperature/humidity sensor. Sensor sockets Battery Compartment Important: To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity if inserting any batteries.
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press any buttons after start up until all sensor information has been displayed and the radio controlled time has set. Doing so may interrupt communication between the sensors and display or interrupt the WWVB time reception. Pull away the rain cover of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind sensor, rain sensor and the base station) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain...
source for all of this weather station’s memory values using time and date information. MOUNTING THE RAIN SENSOR Funnel portion Base portion For accurate results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 2-3ft above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings.
station after about 2 minutes delay i.e. when the reading interval is reached. MAINTENANCE AND CARE Extreme temperatures, vibrations, 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.
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determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The 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.
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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.
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