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C84428 FAQS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
General Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ................................................................................................... 3
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 3
What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 3
POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries?? ............................................................................................. 3
SETUP: How do I setup my station? .................................................................................................................................. 4
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors? .................................................................................................... 4
Where to I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................. 5
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 5
READINGS: How do I interpret the current Wind Readings? .......................................................................................... 6
How do I interpret the Wind History Readings? ............................................................................................................... 6
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 7
How do I interpret the Rain Readings? ............................................................................................................................. 7
How do I reset the Rain Readings? ................................................................................................................................... 7
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................... 8
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? .................................................................................................... 8
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? ............................................................................................................ 8
Where does the HI | LO reading next to the Feels Like Temperature come from? .................................................... 9
TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? ..................................................................................................................... 9
How do I manually set the time? ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Why do "SEE APP TO CONNECT" or "LOST WIFI" show on my station? .................................................................... 10
BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight? .......................................................................................................... 10
Can I operate My station on battery power only? .......................................................................................................... 11
BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean? ................................................................................................................. 11
WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week? ...................................................................................................... 11

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS C84428 FAQS ..................................1 Contents ....................................1 General Information ................................3 BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ....................3 HARDWARE: Sensors and Station.............................
  • Page 2 Does this station have 12 hour and 24 hour time options? ................... 11 Why does the station show different color trees? ......................11 FORECAST ICONS: What do the forecast icons mean? ....................12 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... 13 How do I change batteries in my sensors without losing data? ................... 13 BAR CODE: What are the barcodes and ID Numbers on my sensors and on my station? ........

  • Page 3: General Information

    LTV-R2: 2-AA batteries LTV-TH2: 2-AA batteries C84428: 5 volt power cord (required) and 3-AA batteries for optional backup of your time and date. Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required. POWER INPUT: WILL THIS STATION WORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES?? •...

  • Page 4: Setup: How Do I Setup My Station

    SETUP: HOW DO I SETUP MY STATION? Your station is a fully functional standalone station. 1. Install batteries into each sensor (any order). 2. Install power cord into wall outlet, and into the station. Install batteries into the station if you wish.

  • Page 5: Where To I Place My Station

    • The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station is over 400 feet (121 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors. LTV-TH2: • Place your thermo-hygro sensor at least 6 feet off the ground. • For accurate temperature readings your sensor needs to be shaded from the sun in a well vented area.

  • Page 6: Readings: How Do I Interpret The Current Wind Readings

    Interference: • Consider electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your station. • Simple relocation of the sensors or the station may correct an interference issue. • Windows can reflect the radio signal. • Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal. •...

  • Page 7: How Do I Reset The Wind History Readings

    HOW DO I RESET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS? Your wind speed history readings are reset individually. 1. Press and release the WIND button to view the history reading you wish to reset. 2. Hold the MINUS button for 5 seconds to reset that value to current wind speed. 3.

  • Page 8: How Do I View My Hi And Lo Temperature/Humidity Readings

    HOW DO I VIEW MY HI AND LO TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY READINGS? Your high and low temperature and humidity readings are recorded with time and date of occurrence. Each time a new high or low reading is recorded, that reading with time and date of occurrence will show.

  • Page 9: Where Does The Hi | Lo Reading Next To The Feels Like Temperature Come From

    WHERE DOES THE HI | LO READING NEXT TO THE FEELS LIKE TEMPERATURE COME FROM? Your station provides a daily HI | LO temperature reading, as well and the historical records with time and date stamp listed above. This is shown continually on your station. No button press is necessary.

  • Page 10: Why Do "See App To Connect" Or "Lost Wifi" Show On My Station

    2. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to select 12/24 hour time format. 12/24 TIME FORMAT will show. Press and release the PLUS or MINUS button if you want 24 hour time format. 3. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the hour. 12: and SET HOUR will show.

  • Page 11: Can I Operate My Station On Battery Power Only

    CAN I OPERATE MY STATION ON BATTERY POWER ONLY? • No, the power cord is required for your sensors to update. • When you operate as a connected station, the power cord is required to maintain Wi-Fi connection and sensor updates. BATTERY: WHAT DO THE BATTERY ICONS MEAN? •...

  • Page 12: Forecast Icons: What Do The Forecast Icons Mean

    Autumn: Sep 21st – Dec 20th Winter: Dec 21st – Mar 19th FORECAST ICONS: WHAT DO THE FORECAST ICONS MEAN? Standalone Station: When operating as a standalone station, the forecast icons predict weather condition over the next 12-hours based on the change of atmospheric pressure with about 70-75% accuracy.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Note: the NWS can update their website at any time. Weather Forecast Icons (Sun, Rain, etc.): Predicting weather in the next 3-6 hours. ⋅ Chance of Precipitation: Forecast for 12 hour period ⋅ HI | LO Temperature: Forecast of daytime maximum temperature and overnight minimum ⋅...

  • Page 14: How Do I Delete Sensor Id Numbers

    • The barcodes are also important identifiers for the La Crosse View™ app if you choose to connect. HOW DO I DELETE SENSOR ID NUMBERS? In the rare event you need to replace your sensor, you will first need to delete the old sensor ID from your station.

  • Page 15: Why Don't My Temperature/Humidity Readings On My Station Match The Weather Report

    • When you have good batteries, and good location, hold the SENSOR button for three seconds to search for your sensors. If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great. If you do not regain connection, bring the sensor within 10 feet of the station and search again.

  • Page 16: Why Am I Going Through Batteries Quickly

    If a miss happens: • If sensor loses connection to the station for any reason, the station will show dashes after 30 minutes. • The station will search for 5 minutes every hour to reconnect with sensor. • Be sure you have good batteries. Manually search for your sensor by holding the SENSOR button for three seconds.

  • Page 17: Wind Reading 0.00: Why Do I Only See 0.00 For Wind Speed

    Replace wind cups: 1. Loosen the screw on side of cups 2. Remove cups 3. Install new cups 4. Tighten screw Note: The screw in the wind cups will fit on the flat side of the metal stem on the sensor. WIND READING 0.00: WHY DO I ONLY SEE 0.00 FOR WIND SPEED? The 0.00 means your wind sensor is connected to your station.

  • Page 18: Wind Accuracy: Why Is My Wind Speed Inaccurate

    Try this: • Bring your wind sensor within 10 feet of your station and make sure it is connected to the station. • After 15 minutes move the wind sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor and the station for 1 hour.

  • Page 19: Rain Low: Why Is My Rainfall Reading Low

    • RF (radio frequency) communication is not always 100% on. Certain temporary conditions can cause it to go out for a time (e.g. 100% humidity). If a miss happens: • If your rain sensor loses connection to your station for any reason, the station will show dashes after 30 minutes.

  • Page 20: How Can I Clean The Rain Sensor

    Write down the Total Rain reading or reset the Rain Total to 0.00. With rain sensor mounted slowly pour water into the funnel to tip the rocker of the rain sensor 10 times. Wait at least 2 minutes for all the rain to collect. Repeat three times. •...

  • Page 21: What Are The Requirements To Connect

    Check your station: • When connecting to the app, ensure the Wi-Fi Indicator icon is blinking. • Solid: Indicates that you are connected to Wi-Fi. • Flashing: Searching for Wi-Fi Network • Not displayed: Not Connected • If it is not blinking, perform a Wi-Fi search by pressing & holding the + & - buttons together. Note: Station power cord use is required.

  • Page 22: Messages: What Is The Meaning Of These Messages On My Station

    7. Set alerts, view graphs, share your home’s weather data with family and friends who have a free La Crosse View™ app account. 8. Personalize your app with your own photos, and receive push notifications. 9. Expanded forecast icons from the National Weather Service (NWS). 10.

  • Page 23: Why Can't I See My Outdoor Sensors In The App

    ADD SENSOR: HOW CAN I ADD SENSOR TO MY LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP? Check for compatible sensor to purchase at www.lacrossetechnology.com/C84428 Note: The number of sensors you can add will be limited by the memory of your mobile device and the speed of your Wi-Fi network connection.
  • Page 24 3. Our focus moving forward will be on our own La Crosse View app, as we have the ability to make custom updates to best suit our customers' needs. So if you have ideas for changes you'd like to see, please just let us know, your opinion truly matters to us. 1.

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