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- Page 1 Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 WD-2511U 2 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology ® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935 Page 1 of 25...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ... 2 Congratulations ... 4 Quality Forecasts ... 4 Weather Direct® is Green ... 4 Included in the Box ... 5 915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology ... 5 What You Need to Get Started: ... 6 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ... - Page 3 Severe Weather Alerts ... 18 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: ... 19 Forecast Icons Explained ... 20 Care and Maintenance ... 21 Battery Low Icons ... 21 Battery Replacement ... 22 Troubleshooting ... 22 Specifications ... 22 Temperature Range ... 22 Battery Life ...
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Page 4: Congratulations
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers. -
Page 5: Included In The Box
This product offers: INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY®. INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors: follow your climatic... -
Page 6: What You Need To Get Started
What You Need to Get Started: • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. However, you can use Weather Direct® Lite with a Dial-Up connection using your computer’s USB port –... -
Page 7: Important Message
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included). -
Page 8: Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options
Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display. Press the “+” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature. -
Page 9: Online Resources
If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway. NOTE: Network cables usually have length limitations. -
Page 10: Features
Features • Free Forecasts for Over 40,000 Locations in the United States and Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More. • Automatically Updates Itself via the Gateway • 2 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons •... -
Page 11: Wireless Outdoor Sensor
Display. The Daylight Saving Time (DST) checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at www.weatherdirect.com is selected by default because most locations observe DST. If you are in a location that does not observe DST, please make sure to uncheck this box. Wireless Outdoor Sensor The Wireless Outdoor Sensor sends temperature data to your Wireless Display, accurate to within a tenth of one degree. -
Page 12: Mode" Key
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 LCD Has 2 Day Forecasts Starting with “ TODAY”. Both Days Have a Sky Condition Icon with Daily HI and LO Temperature Battery Display Date, Seconds, Compartment Alarm or Indoor Temperature Icon Time Function Keys Scrolling Text Display: Scrolls Location, Outdoor Temperature, Weather Data “MODE”... -
Page 13: Alarm" Key
1. MORNING Forecast from 6:00 AM - 11:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 2. AFTERNOON Forecast from 12:00 PM - 5:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 3. EVENING Forecast from 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 4. NIGHT Forecast from 12:00 AM –... -
Page 14: Key
Toggle Between Time, Date & Temperature • The “+” Key cycles through the date, seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the LCD View Outdoor Temperature • Press the “+” key to view the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wireless outdoor sensor. -
Page 15: Set Mode 1 - Set Lcd Contrast (0-7)
5 seconds without pressing a key, the Wireless Display will exit the SET mode and return to normal operation. 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”... -
Page 16: Set Mode 4 - View Device Id
Set Mode 4 - View Device ID NOTE: Device ID is a reference item for customer service only. You may press the “SET” Key again to exit SET mode if you are not asked to provide this number by customer service. Press the “SET”... -
Page 17: Free Trial Of Expansion Options For 14 Days
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Hold both the “SET” and “ALARM” Keys down together for about 6 seconds; you will hear a double beep. This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory state. 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! -
Page 18: Severe Weather Alerts
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Severe Weather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service. This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events. Choose which types of severe weather events you want to receive. -
Page 19: Types Of Severe Weather Alerts
Types of Severe Weather Alerts: Blizzard Coastal Flood Excessive Heat Flash Flood Flood Freeze Frost Gale Heavy Rain Coastal Flood Excessive Heat Flash Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Blowing Snow Dense Fog Freezing Drizzle Freezing Fog Freezing Rain Frost Warnings Heavy Rainfall Heavy Snow... -
Page 20: Forecast Icons Explained
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. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option. -
Page 21: 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 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 22: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in the specifications below. Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. -
Page 23: Liability Disclaimer
Wireless Display: 3 “AA” Batteries Alkaline or Rechargeable (not included) Wireless Gateway: Included AC Adapter & LAN Cable Wireless Temperature Sensor: 2 “AA” Alkaline Batteries (not included) Liability Disclaimer • The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. -
Page 24: 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 25 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.