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La Crosse Technology WS-7078TWC Instruction Manual

Wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled weather station
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  • Page 1 WS-7078TWC Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Function Keys 12/24 hour Time Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) Setting Day, Date, and Year Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast Features...

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/Additional Equipment

    2. One TX4U remote thermo/hygro sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 3. Three each, ½” Philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. Time LCD Date LCD Forecast LCD Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1.

  • Page 4: About Wwvb

    ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the weather station.

  • Page 5: Quick Set-Up Guide

    Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather station and remote thermo/hygro sensor 3 to 5 apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first then into the indoor weather station.

  • Page 6: Detailed Set-Up Guide

    BATTERY INSTALLATION A. Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor 1. Pull the cylindrical rain cover off the remote thermo/hygro sensor. 2. Remove the battery cover (located on the backside of the remote thermo/hygro sensor, above the mounting post and bracket). 3. Press the arrow and slide the battery cover off. 4.

  • Page 7: Program Mode

    Programming Note: If 30 seconds is allowed to pass, or either the “IN” or the “OUT” buttons are pressed during programming modes the unit will confirm/set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program sequence during the programming of sections “A”...

  • Page 8: 12/24 Hour Time Setting

    1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “CH” button to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time. 3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the 12/24-hour time setting and to advance to Time Zone Setting.

  • Page 9: Daylight Saving Time Setting

    there are represented by 3 letter abbreviations. If you live in North America you need only be concerned with the ones in the chart above. 5. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm your selection and advance to the Daylight Saving Time setting. C.

  • Page 10: Time Setting (Wwvb & Manual)

    There are two methods by which the time can be set: 1. Automatically via WWVB reception, or 2. Manually. 1. WWVB (Remote Control Time) This method requires you to do nothing, except wait for the signal to be received and to select a time zone. Reception usually takes approximately 6-10 minutes during optimal conditions.

  • Page 11: Setting Day, Date, And Year

    press of the “CH” button. g. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the minutes and to advance to the Day, Date, and Year setting mode. Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time during PM hours.

  • Page 12: Selecting °F Or °C

    13. Press and release the “CH” button to set the current year. 14. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and to advance to the °F or °C setting mode. F. Selecting °F or °C 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds, or until “12h” or “24h”...

  • Page 13: Weather Forecast Icons

    WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time reception) Weather Tendency Arrow I. Weather Forecast The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate. The weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time. The WS-7078UF averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast, creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24 hours after the unit has been set-up, reset, or moved from one altitude to another (i.e.
  • Page 14 A. Weather Icons There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the FORECAST LCD: Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds).

  • Page 15: Indoor Temperature, Humidity, & Comfort

    The current indoor temperature (viewed on the left) and relative humidity (viewed on the right) are displayed in the INDOOR LCD. The comfort level indicator is located at the center of the INDOOR LCD. The comfort level indicator will display a happy face icon when the temperature is between 68°F and 79°F (20°C and 25.9°C), and the humidity is between 45% and 64%.
  • Page 16 “MIN” is still displayed, twice otherwise). 4. “MAX” will appear in the upper-center location of the flashing INDOOR LCD, indicating that the maximum temperature (along with the humidity measured at that time) and the time and date of occurrence are displayed. The maximum records will display for 20 seconds.

  • Page 17: Alarm (Setting, Snoozing, & Stopping)

    V. Alarm Function A. Setting the Alarm (Alarms 1 and 2) Note: There are two alarms that can be set. Each alarm will sound for a complete duration of 2 minutes. 1. Press and hold the “AL1” button for 5 seconds or until the alarm-time display flashes in the DATE LCD.

  • Page 18: Additional Remote Thermo/Hygro Sensors

    B. Snoozing and Stopping the Alarm 1. The snooze function is activated by pressing any one of the following buttons: “SET”, “IN”, “OUT” or “SNZ”. 2. To turn the alarm off completely, press any of the following buttons: “CH”, “AL1”, “AL2” or “DATE”. 3.
  • Page 19 6. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and operating instructions. B. Viewing and Operating with Multiple Thermo/hygro Sensors 1. To view the temperature of a different remote thermo/hygro sensor press and release the “CH” button. A shift from one “boxed” number to the next should be observed in the OUTDOOR LCD.

  • Page 20: (Set-Up, Viewing, & Operation) Mounting

    MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the indoor weather station. Changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours.

  • Page 21: Wall Mounting

    be flush with the bracket. 8. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the remote thermo/hygro sensor) into the receptor of the mounting bracket. B. Mounting With Adhesive Tape 1. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure indoor weather station is at least 6 feet from any electrical devices, such as televisions, computers, or other radio-controlled clocks. 3) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing buttons.

  • Page 23: Maintenance & Care

    • Extreme temperatures, vibration, 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.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Temperature measuring range: Indoor: Outdoor: Relative humidity measuring range: Indoor Temperature checking interval: Indoor Humidity checking interval: Outdoor Temperature and Humidity checking interval (Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor): Outdoor Temperature and humidity reception (Indoor Weather Station): Transmission Range: Power Supply: Indoor Weather Station: Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor: Battery life cycle: Recommended battery type:...

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    (40 x 20 x 110 mm). WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this indoor weather station. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. Before sending the indoor weather station in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology.
  • Page 26 La Crosse Technology 1116 South Oak Street La Crescent, MN 55947 Phone: 507.895.7095 Fax: 507.895.8000 support@lacrossetechnology.com sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) www.lacrossetechnology.com FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver), OMO-01TX (transmitter) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1.

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