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La Crosse Technology Weather Station Instruction Manual

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WEATHER STATION
Instruction manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this innovative 868 MHz Weather Station which displays the weather
forecast, time, indoor temperature, relative air pressure and up to three outdoor temperature readings. To
enjoy the full benefits of this innovative product, please read this operating manual.
« Instant Transmission+» is the up and coming state-of-the-art new wireless
transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE
TECHNOLOGY.
"IT +" offers you an immediate update of all your outdoor data measured from
the transmitters: follow your climatic variations in real-time!
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  • Page 1 Instruction manual INTRODUCTION: Congratulations on purchasing this innovative 868 MHz Weather Station which displays the weather forecast, time, indoor temperature, relative air pressure and up to three outdoor temperature readings. To enjoy the full benefits of this innovative product, please read this operating manual.
  • Page 2 The Weather Station Hanging hole Display Battery compartment Function keys Stand FEATURES: • DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting option • Time reception ON/OFF (user selectable) • 12/24 hour time display • Time zone option ±12 hours • Weekday and day calendar display (year and month in setting mode)
  • Page 3 • Table standing or wall mounting The Outdoor Temperature Transmitter • Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Weather Station by 868 MHz • Shower proof casing • Wall mounting case • Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine...

  • Page 4: To Install And Replace Batteries In The Weather Station

    TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION The Weather Station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the bottom c enter of the battery compartment and lift up to remove the cover.

  • Page 5: Battery Change

    In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to BATTERY CHANGE: It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units (Battery life See Specifications below).
  • Page 6 In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission however, this should under good conditions be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the Weather station and the transmitter (see notes on “Positioning” and “868 MHz Reception”).
  • Page 7 The outdoor data from the second transmitter and the "channel 2" icon should then be displayed on the Weather station. If this does not happen after 2 minute, the batteries will need to be removed from all the units and reset from step 1.

  • Page 8: Dcf Radio Controlled Time

    Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units and start again the set-up from step 1. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather station, the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started. This takes typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions.

  • Page 9: Function Keys

    (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled Weather Station receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time in summer or wintertime. The quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic location. In normal cases, there should be no reception problems within a 1500km radius of Frankfurt.
  • Page 10 SET key • Press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, time zone, time reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, manual time setting, calendar, temperature °C/°F, pressure hPa / inHg, relative pressure value, and weather icon sensitivity setting •...

  • Page 11: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN: The LCD screen is split into 4 sections displaying the information for time/calendar, indoor temperature and humidity, weather forecast/ air pressure and outdoor temperature. Time reception icon (for DCF time) Calendar display Low battery indicator Time Comfort indicator ic Indoor temperature oor r elative...

  • Page 12: Manual Settings

    *When the signal from the transmitter is successfully received by the Temperature Station, this signal reception icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown on the LCD). User can therefore easily see whether the last reception was successful (“ON” icon) or not (“OFF” icon). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is being done at that time.

  • Page 13: Lcd Contrast Setting

    Select the desired LCD contrast. Confirm with the SET key and enter in the Time Zone setting. TIME ZONE SETTING: Digit flashing The time zone default of the Weather Station is “0”. To set a different time zone: The current time zone value starts flashing.

  • Page 14: Time Reception On/Off Setting

    Use the OUT/+ key to set the time zone. The range runs from 0 to -12 and then runs from +12 back to 0 in consecutive 1-hour intervals. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Time reception ON/OFF setting. TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING: Digit flashing In area where reception of the DCF time is not possible, the DCF time reception function can be turn OFF.

  • Page 15: Manual Time Setting

    If the Time Reception function is turn OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of the DCF time as long as the Time Reception OFF function is activated. The time reception icon and the “DCF” icon will not be displayed on the LCD. 12/24-HOUR FORMAT SETTING: Digit flashing The time display can be selected to show hours in 12-hour or 24-hour settings.
  • Page 16 In case the Weather Station cannot detect the DCF-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. Minute flashing Hour Flashing The hour digit will start flashing.

  • Page 17: Calendar Setting

    Year flashing The date default of the Weather station is 1. 1. in the year 2004. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually.
  • Page 18 Digit flashing The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °C or °F (Default °C). Use the OUT/+ key to toggle between “°C” or “°F”. Confirm with the SET key and enter the hPa / inHg setting. PRESSURE UNIT SETTING (hPa/ inHg): The pressure display can be selected to show relative air pressure in hPa or inHg (default is “hPa”).
  • Page 19 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Relative air pressure value setting. Note: Units of weather icon sensitivity and air pressure history are not affected. They are always expressed in hPa. RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE VALUE SETTING The default relative pressure value is 1013 hPa (29.92 inHg). This can be manually set to another value within the range of 960 –...
  • Page 20 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Weather forecast icon sensitivity setting. WEATHER FORECASTING ICON SENSITIVITY SETTING: Digit flashing For locations with rapid changes of weather conditions, the weather icons sensitivity can be set to a different level for faster display of weather conditions. The current sensitivity value will start flashing.

  • Page 21: To Exit The Manual Setting Mode

    TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE To exit the manual setting mode anytime during the manual setting, press the CH key or wait for automatic timeout. The mode will return to normal time display. INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND INDOOR TEMPERATURE: The indoor temperature and humidity data, the indoor comfort indicator are automatically updated and displayed on the second section of the LCD.
  • Page 22 THE COMFORT LEVEL INDICATOR: Comfortable A happy face icon “☺” indicating a temperature level between 20°C and 25.9°C and relative humidity reading between 45% and 65%. Uncomfortable A sad face icon “ ” indicating any value outside the comfortable range. TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE INDOOR READINGS: Press the IN key to toggle between the indoor current, indoor MAX/MIN temperature and indoor humidity data.
  • Page 23 Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the Weather station has been designed for use. In areas that experience sudden changes in weather (for example from sunny...

  • Page 24: Weather Tendency Indicator

    Weather Station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for example mostly sunny). If the Weather station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), discard the weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours.

  • Page 25: Outdoor Temperature

    “0h“. Note: For accurate barometric pressure trends, the Weather Station should operate at the same altitude for example, it should not be moved from the ground to the second floor of the house. Should the unit be moved to a new location, discard readings for the next 12-24 hours.

  • Page 26: Toggling And Resetting The Outdoor Data

    The fourth LCD section shows the outdoor temperature, the reception indicator, the transmitter identification number and the MIN/MAX outdoor data. MAX icon Outdoor temperature in °C/ °F Outdoor transmitter identification number TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE OUTDOOR DATA Press the OUT/+ key to toggle between the outdoor current, outdoor MAX temperature, and outdoor min temperature and the times (for temperature data only): Press once to show the MAX outdoor temperature data with the recorded time and date.

  • Page 27: About The Outdoor Transmitter

    If the outdoor temperature data is not being received within three minutes after setting up (or outdoor display show “- -. -” in the outdoor section of the Weather station after 3 failed attempts during normal operation), please check the following points: The distance of the Weather station or transmitters should be at least 2 meters away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
  • Page 28 The transmission range is around 100 meters from the Temperature transmitter to the Weather Station (in open space). However, this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels. If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be reset (see “Setting up”...
  • Page 29 Free standing With the foldout stand, the weather station can be placed onto any flat surface.
  • Page 30 POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: The Transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The Transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the Transmitter. To wall mount: Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors.

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    Note: Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the transmitters or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: •...

  • Page 32: Liability Disclaimer

    Outdoor temperature checking interval : Every 4 seconds Transmission range up to 100 meters (open space) Power consumption: (alkaline batteries recommended) Weather Station 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Transmitter 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Dimensions (L x W x H):...
  • Page 33 • Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection. • All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled. User shall take an active part in the reuse, recycling and recovery of the electrical and electronic waste. •...
  • Page 34 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Summary of the Declaration of Conformity : We hereby declare that this wireless transmission device does comply with the essential requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

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