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La Crosse Technology Weather Station Instruction Manual

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868MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art weather station as an example of
excellent design and innovative measuring technique. Featuring time, date, calendar,
weather forecast, wind direction, wind gust and wind speed, rainfall, indoor/outdoor
temperature and outdoor humidity, air pressure and various alarm settings for
different weather conditions, this weather station will provide you with various weather
information and weather forecast. Pages after pages, you will discover that the
operation of your weather station is really simple !
« 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 Pages after pages, you will discover that the operation of your weather station is really simple ! «...
  • Page 2 FEATURES: The Multifunctional Weather Station Foldout stand I Hanging hole Battery compartment cover Function keys Foldout stand II • Time display (manual setting) • 12/24 hour time display • Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year) • Time alarm function •...
  • Page 3 • 24-hour and total rainfall displayed in mm or inch • Display Max / Min value of outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, Dew point, Wind chill, and Relative pressure, with time & date of recording • Display max wind speed, max gust and max 24h rainfall with time &...
  • Page 4 The Thermo-hygroTransmitter • Remote transmission of the outdoor temperature and humidity to the Weather Station at 868 MHz • Showerproof casing • Wall mounting case (to be mounted in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine) The Wind sensor •...
  • Page 5 Cable connection between the wind sensor and the thermo-hygro transmitter Note: When putting the Weather Station into operation, it is important to perform in close proximity (e.g. on a table) a complete wiring and set-up of the system. This step is...
  • Page 6 & How to install and replace batteries into the Rain sensor below). Then insert the batteries into the Weather Station (see “How to install and replace the batteries into the Weather Station” below). Once the batteries are installed, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly and a short signal tone will be heard.
  • Page 7 After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen mounting or standing locations.
  • Page 8 HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE WEATHER STATION The Weather Station works with 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Remove the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 9 HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES INTO THE RAIN SENSOR Press to unlock Unlock the main cover from the rain sensor base and remove the cover. Remove the battery cover at the top of the rain sensor. Insert 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries into the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity.

  • Page 10: Battery Change

    This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter and rain sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Station in the first 90 seconds of power being supplied to it. BATTERY CHANGE: It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units.

  • Page 11: Function Keys

    Note: The stored History record will not be kept after the battery change is done on the weather station. FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Station: The Weather Station has 5 easy-to-use function keys. Set key + key HISTORY key ALARM key MIN/MAX key SET key •...
  • Page 12 Mode1: "Wind speed + outdoor temp + rel. pressure" Mode 2: "Gust + Dew Point temp + rainfall" (Mode 2 displayed will be shown for 30 seconds. Then it will return to normal display automatically.) • In normal display mode, press and hold to switch on/ off the Buzzer •...

  • Page 13: Lcd Screen

    • Confirm particular alarm setting • Press to exit the manual setting mode • Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing • Press to exit max/ min record display mode MIN/MAX key • Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data •...
  • Page 14 Station Low battery indicator Time alarm icon Time display Calendar or Indoor temp display BUZZER OFF Buzzer off icon Wind direction display and wind speed/ gust in Beaufort scale Wind speed Hi/ Lo alarm icon Wind Chill in °C or °F Wind speed or Gust* in km/h, mph or m/s Outdoor temperature /...
  • Page 15 #When the signal from the transmitter/ or Rain sensor is successfully received by the Weather Station, this 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”...

  • Page 16: Manual Setting

    Mode 2 : Wind Gust, Dew Point temperature and Rainfall reading are shown. Wind gust icon GUST Dew point icon DEW POINT Rainfall icon In Mode 2, this reception icon is showing the condition of the reception of the signal from Rain sensor MANUAL SETTING: The following manual settings can be changed once the SET key is pressed and hold...

  • Page 17: Lcd Contrast Setting

    • Storm warning threshold value • Alarm On/ Off setting LCD CONTRAST SETTING Digit flashing The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from "LCD 1" to "LCD8" (default setting is LCD 5): Press the SET key, the contrast level digit will start flashing. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to adjust the level of contrast.

  • Page 18: 12/24 Hour Time Display Setting

    Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the hour. Press the SET key to switch to the minutes. The minute digit will start flashing. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the minute. Confirm the time with the SET key and enter the 12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING.

  • Page 19: C/°F Temperature Unit Setting

    The date default of the Weather Station is 1. 1. of year 2005. The date can be set manually by proceeding as follows. The year digit starts flashing. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to set the year. The range runs from "00" (2000) to "99"...

  • Page 20: Wind Speed Unit Setting

    WIND SPEED UNIT SETTING Flashing The wind speed unit can be set as km/h (kilometre per hour), mph (mile per hour) or m/s (metre per second). The default unit is km/h. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between the unit “km/h”, “mph” or “m/s” Confirm with the SET key and enter the RAINFALL UNIT SETTING.

  • Page 21: Relative Air Pressure Unit Setting

    RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING Flashing The relative air pressure can be set as hPa of inHg. The default unit is hPa. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between the unit “hPa" or “inHg” Confirm the unit with the SET key and enter the RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING.
  • Page 22 The current relative pressure value will start flashing Use the + or MIN/MAX key to increase or decrease the value. Keep holding the key will allow the value to increase faster. Confirm with the SET key and enter the WEATHER TENDENCY THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING.

  • Page 23: Storm Warning Threshold Value Setting

    The threshold value will start flashing Use the + or MIN/MAX key to select the value. Confirm with the SET key and enter the STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING. STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING You may also define a switching threshold value for the Storm warning display at a decrease of air pressure from 3 hPa to 9 hPa over 6 hours (Default 5 hPa).

  • Page 24: To Exit The Manual Setting Mode

    The digit "AOF" will start flashing. Use the + key to switch On or Off the alarm. ("AOF" = OFF; "AON" = On) Confirm with the SET key and the normal display mode will be shown. Flashing Note: In case a storm warning alarm is activated, the downward weather tendency arrow will be flashing.

  • Page 25: Time Alarm Setting

    TIME ALARM SETTING The alarm time can be set by the use of the ALARM and SET key. Press the ALARM key once. The “ALARM” icon and time digits are shown at the top right of the LCD. Alarm time digit Alarm-On icon Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds.

  • Page 26: Weather Alarm Operations

    Note: The alarm ringing duration is 2 minutes. To stop the alarm, press any key during the alarm ringing. WEATHER ALARM OPERATIONS The Weather alarms are settable for when certain weather conditions are met according to your requirements. For example, you can set the thresholds for the outdoor temperature to +40°C (high) and -10°C (low), whilst only enabling the high alarm and disabling the low alarm (i.e.
  • Page 27 The Weather Station can be set to alert when a specific weather condition is reached. The following Weather Alarm settings can be adjusted in the ALARM setting mode. • High outdoor temperature alarm • Low outdoor temperature alarm • High outdoor humidity alarm •...
  • Page 28 High alarm icon Alarm-On icon Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will start flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the high outdoor temp alarm value. (Keep holding the key will allow the value to increase faster.) Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting.
  • Page 29 And the buzzer will ring for 2 minutes. User then may press any key to stop the ring. User may quit the alarm setting and return to the normal display mode by pressing the HISTORY key. HIGH AND LOW OUTDOOR HUMIDITY ALARM SETTING Note: The High and Low outdoor humidity alarm can be set On/ Off independently according to your needs.
  • Page 30 Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will start flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the low outdoor humidity alarm value. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press the SET key to switch on or off the alarm.
  • Page 31 Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the icon ((( ))) means that the alarm is switched on.) Press the ALARM key once to return to the normal display mode. In case the wind speed exceeds the condition for high wind speed alarm, the value will be flashing, along with the corresponding high alarm icon ("HI AL").

  • Page 32: Weather Forecast And Weather Tendency

    pressed to stop the alarm or buzzer has been switched off, to indicate that the current weather condition is out of the pre-set limit(s) WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY: The weather forecast icons (Weather girl): One of the 15 different weather icons (featured by Weather girl with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of LCD, which indicate the different forecast weather condition due to air pressure level (Sunny, Sunny + Cloudy or Cloudy + Rainy) and the current outdoor temperature (Temperature value detected by Transmitter channel...
  • Page 33 ≥ 78.8°F 66.2 to 78.6°F 50 to 66°F 32 to 49.8°F < 32°F (≥ 26°C) (19 to 25.9°C) (10 to 18.9°C) (0 to 9.9°C) (< 0°C) Sunny Cloudy ≥ 78.8°F 66.2 to 78.6°F 50 to 66°F 32 to 49.8°F < 32°F (≥...
  • Page 34 75% due to the varying areas the Weather Station has been designed for use in. In areas that experience sudden changes in weather (for example from sunny to rain), the 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 35: The Weather Tendency Indicator

    30 seconds. By doing this, the Weather Station will not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude. Again, disregard weather forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours as this will allow time for operation at a constant altitude.
  • Page 36 Depending on programming conditions, display of the history of air pressure in form of a graph consisting of vertical bars. The bar graph of the electronic barometer shows the air pressure history of the past 12 hours in five 3-hour steps. Air pressure Air pressure changes in inHg...

  • Page 37: Wind Direction And Wind Speed Measurement

    Note: For accurate barometric pressure trend, the Weather Station should operate at the same altitude. For example, it should not be moved. Should the unit be moved, for instance from the ground to the second floor of the house, the readings for the next 12-24 hours shall be discarded.

  • Page 38: Rainfall Measurement

    Text showing Wind speed/ Gust in Beaufort scale Pointer indicates the currently detected wind direction HIAL This alarm symbol indicates that the alarm is set On Wind speed or Gust will Wind chill be shown RAINFALL MEASUREMENT The total rainfall and 24 hour rainfall measurement is displayed in the fourth section of the LCD, in the unit of mm or inch.
  • Page 39 VIEWING THE HISTORY DATA The weather station can store up to 140 sets of weather data which are recorded automatically at 3-hour intervals after the weather station is powered up, at the nearest time of 0:00, 03:00, 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00. For instance, if user has manually set the time as 14:52 after installing batteries, the first history record will be made at the coming 15:00 automatically.
  • Page 40 In order to acquire the correct time of recording of the history records, you shall manually set the current time as soon as installing batteries to the weather station. Afterwards, you should avoid changing the pre-set time as it will also alter the recorded "time of recording"...
  • Page 41 HISTORY icon When viewing History records, press MIN/ MAX to view older records. (Press MIN/MAX and + key to view "Previous" and "Next" record respectively. The records are made at 3-hour intervals) Note: • The stored history records will not be retained after battery change or whenever battery is removed.
  • Page 42 VIEWING THE MAXIMUM/ MINIMUM WEATHER DATA The weather station will record the maximum and minimum value of the various weather data with time and date of recording automatically. The following stored maximum and minimum weather data can be viewed by pressing the MIN/MAX key in normal display mode.
  • Page 43 Min dew point temperature DATE DEW POINT MIN Dew Point temp MIN icon Max dew point temperature Min outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording...
  • Page 44 Max outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording MAX outdoor humidity value MAX icon...
  • Page 45 Min Wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording MIN wind chill value MIN icon Max Wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording Min Relative pressure with the date and time of recording...
  • Page 46 Max Relative pressure with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording MAX relative pressure value MAX icon...
  • Page 47 Maximum wind speed Time and date or recording MAX wind speed value MAX icon...
  • Page 48 Maximum Gust Time and date or recording GUST MAX Gust value MAX icon...
  • Page 49 Max 24 hour rainfall The 24 rainfall value is counted from this time and date 24 hour rainfall icon 24 hour rainfall amount RESET THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM WEATHER DATA To reset the aforementioned maximum or minimum weather data 1. to 13., you shall need to reset each of the data independently.
  • Page 50 Press the + key once, then the stored value will be reset to the current value and current time. Press the ALARM key to return to normal display mode. Total rainfall amount The total rainfall measurement is displayed in the fourth section of the LCD, in the unit of mm or inch.
  • Page 51 To reset the rainfall reading, press the + key once when the Rainfall value and "Reset" icon is shown. Then the total rainfall amount will be reset to 0, and the time updated to current time. Note: After power up, the time and date and total rainfall is displayed as "- - -". After time is adjusted manually, the set time will be shown.

  • Page 52: Low Battery Indicator

    OFF" icon will no longer be shown. Then the alarm will sound normally. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR The low battery indicator of the weather station and the transmitter will be displayed at the top and bottom portion of the LCD respectively when the battery power is low. It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum accuracy of the system.
  • Page 53 When the 868 MHz signal is received, do not re-open the battery compartment cover of either the transmitter/ rain sensor or Weather Station, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see Setting up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur.
  • Page 54 Signals from the sensors can be received by the base station at points of mounting The Weather Station The Weather Station has been designed to be hung onto wall or free standing with the two kinds of foldout stand. To wall mount Choose a sheltered place.
  • Page 55 The Thermo-hygro Sensor Rain Cover Main Unit Wall Bracket An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall, plug in the thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied screw and ensure that the cables from the wind and rain sensors are...
  • Page 56 The Wind Sensor Wind vane Vertical mast Wind fan Horizontal panel Firstly, check that the wind-fan and the wind-vane can rotate freely before fixing the unit. For correct and accurate readings it is important to mount the sensor so that the front (marked E) is pointing in East-West direction.
  • Page 57 The Rain Sensor Horizontal panel For best results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 1 meter above the ground and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings. When securing into place, check that rain excess will not collect and store at the base of the unit but can flow out between the base and the mounting surface (test by pouring clean water).

  • Page 58: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. • 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.
  • Page 59 Air pressure checking interval : every 15 seconds Transmission range : up to 100 meters in open space Power: Weather Station : 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Thermo-hygro transmitter : 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Rain sensor : 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V...

  • Page 60: Liability Disclaimer

    Battery life approximately 12 months (Alkaline batteries recommended) Dimensions (L x W x H): Weather Station : 165.4 x 31.8 x 141.9 mm Thermo-hygro transmitter : 57.3 x 62 x 157 mm Wind sensor : 250 x 145.9 x 276.2 mm Rain sensor : 144 x 54.6 x 88 mm...
  • Page 61 • This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information. • The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. • This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. •...

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