WEATHER DIRECT WD-2512UR-B Owner's Manual

2 day internet powered weather station
Hide thumbs Also See for WD-2512UR-B:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Version 3 - 12/22/2011
WD-2512UR-B
2 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION
Owner's Manual
WEATHER DIRECT®
Presented by La Crosse Technology®
La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
www.weatherdirect.com
2817 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone 608-785-7935
Page 1 of 26

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for WEATHER DIRECT WD-2512UR-B

  • Page 1 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 WD-2512UR-B 2 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2817 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935 Page 1 of 26...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........................2 Congratulations..........................4 Quality Forecasts ..........................4 Weather Direct® LITE is Green ....................... 4 Included in the Box .......................... 4 Features ............................5 What You Need to Get Started: ....................... 5 Set Up Your WD-2512 Display: .......................
  • Page 3 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor: ................20 To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor: ..................20 Troubleshooting ..........................22 Factory Reset of Wireless Display ....................22 Care and Maintenance ........................22 Battery Low Icons .......................... 23 Battery Replacement ........................
  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Included in the Box The WD-2512UR-B 2 Day Wireless Forecast Station is a complete Weather Direct® LITE system that includes: WD-2512UR-B Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date •...
  • Page 5: Features

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Features Free Forecasts for Over 60,000 Locations in the United States and Canada, Including • Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More. Automatically Updates Itself via the Wireless USB Transceiver • 2 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons •...
  • Page 6: Set Up Your Wd-2512 Display

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Set Up Your WD-2512 Display: Do not install batteries into the wireless display until instructed to do so. NOTE: The Quick Set-Up Card that is included in the box contains additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct®Lite system without reading this entire manual.
  • Page 7 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Next you need to complete one screen of basic personal information. Tips on doing so: User Name: Make this an easy to remember name variation or descriptive phrase. Use the underscore _ where any spaces would be. If the name chosen has already been taken, you will get a red error message.
  • Page 8: Register Usb Gateway

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Register USB Gateway In addition to a PC to configure your display options, to use the USB gateway and receive the forecast data available on your device, your PC must have a USB port available. This must be a powered USB port (e.g.
  • Page 9 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Please follow the directions on the screen to register the gateway. A few tips: Download the software • and install, as directed. When you are • instructed to do so, insert the USB gateway in your USB port. Proof-read the serial number prompted after •...
  • Page 10 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 If these numbers do not match, use the number in the Welcome screen. If the rare case that an unmatched number occurs, please contact Customer Support. There are actually several ways to press the “Gateway Button” when directed to do so: Clicking OK on the Welcome •...
  • Page 11: Register A Device

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Do not keep pressing the Gateway button when the “Register Gateway” screen goes away. You should see a small “success” message with the prompts to register your device next behind it. Follow the directions on the screen to register the device.
  • Page 12: Online Resources

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Non-Audio Units After batteries are inserted in a non-audio unit, it should scroll the words “Press Gateway Button” in the lower window of the LCD. If it does not, press and hold both the SET+ALARM keys until you hear two beeps, then it is reset and the “Press Gateway Button” message should scroll.
  • Page 13: Time Setting On Wireless Display

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www.weatherdirect.com for your Wireless Display is intended to set the time for your physical location so the clock on your Wireless Display is accurate. This time is independent of your selected forecast locations.
  • Page 14: Mode" Key

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night. You'll know if the weather during the morning commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day.
  • Page 15: Set Alarm Time

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Set Alarm Time Press and Hold the “ALM” Key until the hours digit flashes to set the alarm time. • Alarm will sound once every 24 hours while active. Press the “+” Key to change the hour. “PM” will indicate a PM time, while no icon •...
  • Page 16: Set Mode 1 - Set Lcd Contrast (0-7)

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 The Four SET modes are: Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (0-7) Press and Hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode “LCD” and number (0-7) will flash near the top. “SET LCD CONTRAST” will scroll across the bottom Press the “+”...
  • Page 17: Free Trial Of Expansion Options For 14 Days

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days When you register your Wireless Display and have the included forecast location selected, you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Expansion Options FREE for 14 Days! NO CREDIT CARD OR PAYMENT REQUIRED! 14 Days of FREE Expansion Options, including: 4 Additional Forecast Locations on your Wireless Display...
  • Page 18: Types Of Severe Weather Alerts

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Craft Flash Flood High Wind Special Marine Flood Hurricane Force Storm Freeze Ice Storm Tornado Frost Lake Effect Snow...
  • Page 19: Forecast Icons Explained

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM”...
  • Page 20: Optional Tx50 Outdoor Temperature Sensor

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Optional TX50 Outdoor Temperature Sensor Once the forecast is showing on the WD-2512URB display, insert Batteries into the optional outdoor sensor and place 5-10 feet from the display for 15 minutes. Press the “+” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature.
  • Page 21 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Mount it about 18” down from the eaves for optimum performance. This ensures that the temperature of the air leaving the attic will not affect the weather data collected by the Outdoor Sensor. We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to the wall with the supplied screws. Gently snap the Sensor onto the holding pegs on the mounting plate after the plate is screwed to the wall.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Troubleshooting Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting. Weather Direct devices will generally recover from most anomalies on their own within 24 hours. If your Weather Direct device does not recover on its own: Right click on the USB ERF Gateway icon (Blue Square with sun) in the lower right hand corner of your screen.
  • Page 23: Battery Low Icons

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 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. The batteries shall be taken out from the unit before the product is to be stored for a long period of time.
  • Page 24: Dimensions

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Optional Wireless Outdoor Sensor: Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display: 5.18” L x 1.13” W x 5.56” H Wireless USB Transceiver: 3.22" L x .36" W x .89" H Optional Wireless Outdoor Sensor: 1.5" L x .83" W x 5.05" H Weather Direct®...
  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    La Crosse 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 26 La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.785.7935 Fax: 608.796.1020 For information on other La Crosse Technology® products, e-mail: sales@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.

Table of Contents