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- Page 1 WS-9016TWC Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Sun/Moon Weather Station Instruction Manual...
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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 LCD Screen Manual Settings Sequence LCD Contrast Setting City Location Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time (DST) Setting WWVB On/Off Setting 12/24 Hour Setting Manual Time Setting Calendar Setting... -
Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/Additional Equipment
1. The indoor weather station (Figure 1). 2. One TX6U remote temperature sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 2). 3. Three each, ½” Philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. Time LCD Sun/moon Indoor LCD Forecast LCD Outdoor LCD Figure 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 temperature sensor 3 to 5 feet apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the indoor weather station. -
Page 6: Detailed Set-Up Guide
I. Battery Installation A. Remote Temperature Sensor 1. Remove the mounting bracket. snaps on and off easily. 2. Remove the battery cover, by sliding the cover down. 3. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problems make sure they do not spring free). -
Page 7: Program Mode
Programming Note: If 30 seconds are allowed to pass or either the IN or the OUT button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. A. - Page 8 • Decrease value in all setting modes • Decrease the digits • Stop the alarm during alarm ringing 4. SUN/MOON button • Enter the sun/moon setting mode • Start the sun/moon time calculation of the selected city • Stop the alarm during alarm ringing 5.
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Page 9: Lcd Screen
The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time and date, sun/moon data, indoor data, weather forecast and outdoor data. Time reception icon (for WWVB time) Alarm icon Moonrise time City location light Sun icon Sunrise time Indoor relative humidity in RH% Outdoor transmitter... -
Page 10: Lcd Contrast Setting
The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from LCD 0 to LCD7 (the default setting is LCD 5): 1. Press and hold the “SET” button until the digit starts flashing in the LCD. 2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to view all levels of contrast. -
Page 11: Time Zone Setting
The default (factory set) time zone of the indoor weather station is EST –5 (the default time zone for the default city, Washington D.C.). To set a different time zone: 1. The current time zone value starts flashing on the LCD. 2. -
Page 12: Wwvb On/Off Setting
Digits flashing Tower icon flashing In areas where reception of the WWVB time is not possible the WWVB time reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (the default setting is ON). 1. -
Page 13: Manual Time Setting
Manual Time Setting In case the indoor weather station cannot detect the WWVB signal (for example due to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. Minutes flashing Hour flashing 1. -
Page 14: Calendar Setting
Date Month Year (For 24H Display) Month Date Year (For 12H Display) The default (factory set) date of the indoor weather station is 1. 1. in the year 2001. Once the radio-controlled time signal is received the date is automatically updated. If the signals are not received the date can also be set manually. -
Page 15: Snooze Setting
The snooze time can be set from OFF to a maximum time of 30 minutes. The default (factory) setting is OFF. 1. The digits “OFF” will start flashing in the LCD. 2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the snooze time. Each pressing of the button will increase or decrease the snooze time by 5 minutes. -
Page 16: Weather Forecast Icon Sensitivity Setting
For locations with rapid changes of weather conditions, the weather icons can be set to a different level for faster display of weather conditions. 1. The current sensitivity value will start flashing. 2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the weather sensitivity level. -
Page 17: Sunrise/Set - Moonrise/Set Information
7. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and exit the Alarm setting. Note: The maximum alarm ring duration is 3 or deactivated by pressing the “ALARM ON/OFF” button. The alarm icon will be displayed on the LCD if the setting is activated. Snooze Setting and Stopping The Alarm The snooze function can be reset when the alarm is ringing by pressing the “MAX/MIN R”... -
Page 18: Moon Phase Symbols
display will return after 3 minutes to normal mode. The “CH” button can also be used to return immediately to the normal display mode. If only a specific data is changed, e.g. only a different city is selected, the “SUN/MOON” button can be pressed to start the calculation. Note: Due to topographic variation of the landscape (hills, valleys) there might be small differences between the sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset time displayed and the actual sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset time. -
Page 19: Weather Forecast And Tendency
WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY: WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS: Note: The weather forecast icons of this indoor weather station are a prediction of what the weather is going to do in the next 12 to 20 hours. These are not indications of the current weather. Weather icons in the fourth section of LCD can be displayed in any of the following combinations: Sunny... -
Page 20: Outdoor Temperature
weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the indoor weather station has been designed for use in. In areas that experience sudden changes in weather (for example from sunny to rain), the indoor weather station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for example mostly sunny). -
Page 21: Adding Remote Temperature Sensors
the minimum or maximum reading. A number beside the temperature will also be shown if more than one remote temperature sensor has been used. TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE OUTDOOR RECORDINGS: 1. To toggle between the outdoor current, maximum and minimum temperature data and the times they were recorded press and release the “MAX/MIN R”... -
Page 22: Set-Up Of Multiple Remote Temperature Sensors
from all existing units in operation. Then insert batteries into all the remote temperature sensor units in numeric sequence. Second, install batteries into the indoor weather station. Transmission problems will arise if this is not done correctly and if the total time for set-up exceeds 6 minutes. - Page 23 THE REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The remote temperature sensor can be mounted in two ways: • with the use of screws • using the adhesive tape A. MOUNTING WITH SCREWS 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the remote temperature sensor. 2. Place the mounting bracket over the desired location. 3.
- Page 24 THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE STATION The indoor temperature station can be mounted in two ways: • with the table stand • on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw (not included) A. USING THE TABLE STAND The indoor temperature station comes with the table stand already mounted.
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Page 25: City List
City Listing (In order as they appear on left side of unit) Montgomery, Alabama Little Rock, Arkansas Phoenix, Arizona Los Angeles, California San Francisco, California Denver, Colorado Washington D.C. Jacksonville, Florida Miami, Florida Atlanta, Georgia Des Moines, Iowa Boise, Idaho Chicago, Illinois Kansas City, Kansas New Orleans, Louisiana... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting No reception of WWVB time signal Problem: 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 alone without pressing buttons overnight. -
Page 27: 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 28: Specifications
Temperature measuring range: Indoor: Outdoor: Indoor relative humidity measuring range: Indoor temperature checking interval: Indoor humidity checking interval: Outdoor temperature checking interval (Remote Temperature Sensor): Outdoor temperature reception (Indoor Weather Station): Transmission Range: Power Supply: Indoor Weather Station: Remote Temperature Sensor: Battery life cycle: Recommended battery type: Dimensions (L x W x H) -
Page 29: Warranty Information
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 30 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 All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher.