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- Page 1 TouchScreen Wireless Weather Station WS 550 US Operating Instructions La Crosse Technology...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General aspects and functioning, Quick Overview ... 4 Preparatory work ...8 .. Preparing the weather station ... 8 Connecting to the mains ...8 Inserting batteries ...9 Installing/Mounting ...9 Start-up ... 3 .. Combi-sensor TX 550 US ... 3 Operations ... 6 3.. - Page 3 Safety Instructions ...40 Wireless Technology BidCoS ...41 FCC Information ... 42 Appendix A: Menu Overview WS 550 US ... 43 Appendix B: Table of latitude/longitude of US counties ... 44 Appendix C: Table of time zone difference from UTC ... 62 .
- Page 4 1. General aspects and Function The TouchScreen Wireless Weather Station WS 550 US is a high-quality, highly comfortable universal weather measurement system that can record, process and display data from a maximum of 8 (currently not available) additional wireless temperature and humidity sensors as well as a combi-sensor up to a distance of 400 ft.
- Page 5 Overview of the display and operating options of WS 550 US: Display the inside temperature and humidity - Switch to displaying the dewpoint - Save the minimum and maximum temperature with time/date of occurrence - Save the minimum and maximum humidity with time/date of occurrence...
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Page 6: Preparatory Work
Multiple basic units can be operated simultaneously; hence the data of the sensors can be simultaneously displayed at multiple locations. The external sensor system of WS 550 US works exclusively on wireless data transfer. You can thus install or mount the sensors at a maximum distance of 400 ft. - Page 7 Quick overview of the display fields Current indoor temperature with temperature trend Displays the current direction of the wind (main wind direction) Display the fluctuation range when wind direction is changing Displays the speed of the wind Current humidity of the selected outdoor sensor Current temperature of the selected outdoor sensor with temperature trend and recep- tion display Displays the currently selected outdoor sensor (no display if you select TX 550 US) Moon phase display...
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Page 8: Preparing The Weather Station
2.1. Preparing the weather station The weather station is exclusively operated via the plug-in mains adapter that is delivered. Battery operations are possible with 4 AA cells (1.5 V, alkaline type) in an emergency mode. The functions of the weather station are then available only in a restricted manner (e. -
Page 9: Inserting Batteries
To connect the station to a PC, use the USB cable to connect the mini USB jack to the USB port of WS 550 US. The plug at the other end of the cable is connected to the USB port of a PC (also see chapter 9.) - Page 10 2. Lock in the foot support in the lock- ing nose of the glass foot and place it on the two screw domes. 3. Screw the enclosed Allen key and 2 Allen screws on the glass foot. Please note that the lighting cable of the device foot is guided in from the side as shown in the picture so that it does not get crushed.
- Page 11 5. Screw the foot support on to the weather station using the enclosed Allen key and 2 Allen screws. 6. The cables are thus connected, inserted into the foot support and guided. Please note that the cable lies exactly in the center as shown so that it will not prevent the lid from subse- quently locking in.
- Page 12 8. At the end, the cover is inserted in the corresponding locks of the cable shaft (see detailed picture above), tilted upward and locked in at the top (see lower picture).
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Page 13: Combi-Sensor Tx 550 Us
- After connecting the plug-in AC adapter, the system will run a short test of all display segments in the display (all segments will be displayed). - You will then hear a short beep and the version number of the weather station will be displayed. - Page 14 pipe-end that is marked with a sticker. - Install the fully mounted sensor within the possible transmitter radius (max. 400 ft. free field; take into account the dampening due to building walls, etc.) so that it stands in open space - the rain can thus fall directly into the rain sensor and the wind measurement is not hampered by adjacent buildings or trees - 50 ft.
- Page 15 - Open the sensor housing by rotating it towards the left and pulling down the cas- ing (see picture below). - Use a pointed object to press the key above the battery compartment and insert three AA Alkaline batteries according to the polarity marking in the battery com- partment.
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Page 16: Operations
3. Operations The wireless sensor data is not shown on the display immediately after installing the wireless sensors and starting up the base device. As each sensor has an in- ternal individual serial number, which is automaticly logged into the base station during start up. - Page 17 - Touch the "ENTER" field, the display is: SENSOR NO 1 - Repeatedly touch the "SENSOR" field and select the memory slot where you want to store the particular sensor. Please note that TX 550 US can only be stored in slot 9.
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Page 18: Operations
3.2. Operations As all important data is displayed simultaneously in the display, operations are ba- sically restricted to selecting other sensors or some other weather data by slightly touching the corresponding display field. The display is divided into display field and menu row. In the normal mode (device is in the main menu): MIN MAX are accessible by touching the respective fields of the display for the following... - Page 19 Main Menu Functions MIN: Call up the minimum values After touching the ”MIN” area, the minimum values of the respective data are displayed. When you touch the corresponding field (temperature, air pressure, etc.), the corresponding time-stamp (date, time) of the occur- rence of the extreme value are displayed. You will go to the main menu and normal data display if your press "MIN"...
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Page 20: Configuration
3.3. Configuration The weather station is delivered in such a state that its basic functions (except moon phase, sunrise, sunset, date, time, min./max. display) are ready to use without doing any settings. However, another configuration would be needed to use the additional functions and the time-related functions. - Page 21 WEEKDAY - Touch the "+" or "-" areas to set the day of the week. - Touch the "WEEKDAY" field, the display is: HOUR - Touch the "+" or "-" areas to set the hour. - Touch the "HOUR" field, the display is: MINUTE - Touch the "+"...
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Page 22: Position" Menu, Set Position
3.3.4. "POSITION" menu, Set position The position details of the weather station location are needed to calculate the sunrise and sunset times. You can enter the latitude in a range between –60.0° and +60.0° and the longitude between - 180.0° and + 180.0°. You can determine your position in different ways: The Appendix B contains a table with the coordinates for many US counties. -
Page 23: Timezone" Menu, Set Time Zone
3.3.5. "TIMEZONE" menu, Set time zone The time zone details are required for calculating the sunrise and sunset times. Enter the current difference to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The Appendix C countains a table with the time zone difference from UTC for the - Select the "TIMEZONE" menu: NEXT - Touch the "ENTER"... -
Page 24: System" Menu, System Settings
BRIGHT CTRL - Touch the "ON" field to switch between "Automatic Brightness Control" being active (ON) or deactive (OFF). - Touch the "BRIGHT CTRL" field, the display is: BEGIN - Touch the "+" or "-" fields to set the switching-on time of the lighting (permanent lighting). -
Page 25: Altitude", Adjust The Location Height Above Sea Level
Activate/ deactivate the daylight saving time switching - Select the "SYSTEM" menu and then the "DST" option (via BEEP); the display is: DST - Touch the "ON" field to switch between "daylight saving time switching" being activated (ON) or deactivated (OFF). Set the data recording interval for the data logger The data recording interval for the data logger defines the intervals at which the integrated data logger records are to be recorded. -
Page 26: Rain Cal", Enter The Comparison Value For The Rain Sensor
"SUN CAL“, Configure brightness threshold value for duration of sun- shine The weather station WS 550 US finds out the sunshine duration along with the combi-sensor TX 550 US. The threshold value is set at the base station and transferred to the combi-sensor. The latter performs the data evaluation:... -
Page 27: Cleaning" Menu, Cleaning Mode
The brightness limit can be used to customize the sensor to the local conditions. The threshold value should be defined at the start and end of sunshine so that the current brightness value can be referred to the threshold. - Select the "SYSTEM" menu and then the "SUN CAL" option (via BEEP, DST, INTERVALL, ALTITUDE, RAIN CAL), the display is: SUN CAL - Touch the "ENTER"... -
Page 28: Live Mode" Menu, Call Up The Current Weather Data Flow
3.3.9. "LIVE MODE" menu, call up the current weather data flow In this mode, another key of the combi-sensor can be prompted to send its mea- surement data for 20 seconds at 2 seconds interval. Thus, at the press of a key one has the latest weather data and can thus follow the wind direction and the trend of wind velocity for say 20 seconds. -
Page 29: Other Functions And Displays
3.4. Other Functions and Displays Display moon phases The moon phases are displayed using the following symbols: Waxing Full moon Moon phase may vary from your calendar by 1-2 days. Also keep in mind that the moon display will be blank during a new moon and dark during a full moon. Oscar Outlook Oscar Outlook is an animated figure that simultaneously displays multiple weather factors:... -
Page 30: Immediate Rain Display
Immediate Rain Display - The onset of rain is notified to the base station during the next wireless data transmission and is indicated through a cloud in the "RAIN" field and through the opened umbrella of "Oscar Outlook". Comfort Indicator - The Comfort Indicator ( ture to humidity). -
Page 31: Sensor Status Display
Sensor Status Display - In the outdoor sensor display field ("Outdoor") there is a small reception indicator to indicate the sensor status: · Reception indicator is displayed · Reception indicator is blinking · Reception indicator is missing Warning against turbulent weather - When a low pressure area is suddenly formed, there is a warning symbol in the display field of the weather forecast. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Wireless sensors The batteries in these sensors have a lifetime of max. 2 years (alkaline batteries). They are to be replaced when a 'battery empty' symbol ( you select the corresponding sensor in the "OUTDOOR" display area. Batteries are replaced in TX 550 US according to the instructions in section 2.2.; the instructions for the other sensors are to be found in the respective operating instruction manuals. - Page 33 Inaccurate rain Be sure rain gauge is assembled correctly, with drain holes aligned. Check that sensor assembly is not tipped, but straight into ground. Check rain gauge for debris that may be blocking the funnel, rocker (pointer) or drain hole. Check that the rocker (pointer) is set properly. Is the rain measurement unit correct? Ex: mm, inch or l/m².
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Page 34: Range
6. Range The free-field range for visual contact between transmitter and receiver is 400 ft. (120 m) under optimal conditions. Walls and even steel concrete structures may be penetrated; however, the range is then reduced accordingly. Reduced range can be caused by the following: ·... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Rain Quantity Sensor
7.1. Cleaning the rain quantity sensor - Depending on the location, leaves, dirt, sand and branches blown by the wind get collected in the collection funnel of the rain quantity sensor. Larger parts can block the passage. Sand can also accumulate on the pointer; large deposits of it can hamper the measurement result. -
Page 36: Setting The Rain Sensor
- Insert the rain sensor in its holder. It will also automatically hold the pointer. The rain sensor cable and the magnet of the pointer must be located on the same side. - Now place the collection funnel from the top on to the sensor-holder and lock it in by turning it to the right. -
Page 37: Technical Specifications
8. Technical Specifications Measurement interval for outdoor sensors ...2-3 min Measurement interval for indoor sensor (Temperature, humidity) ... 3 min Interval for measuring air pressure ... 15 min Transmission frequency ...916.5 MHz Outdoor range: ... max. 400 ft. (120 m) Indoor temperature range: ...32 °F to 140 °F (0 °C to 60 °C) Resolution: ... - Page 38 - You will find the program description in the Help menu under ”Manual“. Firmware Update You can update the firmware of the WS 550 US main controller via the USB port of WS 550 US using the software delivered along with the device.
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Page 39: Appendix
10. Appendix Dewpoint - Temperature point that is independent of the interaction between a specific air pressure level, a specific temperature and a certain level of humidity. The humidity in the air starts to condense at this point, the so-called dew; the humidity condenses and precipitates as liquid (mist, vapor). -
Page 40: Proper Use, Exclusion Of Warranty, Safety Instructions
Comfort indicator The symbol of the comfort indicator (the three different "smiles" J K L) reflect the room climate whereby the weather station works according to the following table: Temperature air humidity <64.4 °F 64.4 - 67.8 °F 67.9 - 71.4 °F 71.5 - 75.0 °F 75.1 - 78.6 °F 78.7 - 82.2 °F... -
Page 41: Wireless Technology Bidcos
/ remote monitoring. Bi-directional data transfer of WS 550 US to TX 550 and all additional sensors works according to BidCoS Standard. -
Page 42: Fcc Information
DoC Statement This device, trade name La Crosse, model number WS 550 US complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and... -
Page 43: Appendix A: Menu Overview Ws 550 Us
Appendix A: Menu Overview WS 550 US Main menu RESET RESET RAIN RESET SUN RESET MIN-MAX CLEANING SENSOR LIGHTING LIGHTING BRIGHT CTRL BEGIN TIME/DATE TIME YEAR MONTH WEEKDAY HOUR MINUTE LIVE MODE BEGIN UNITS TEMPERATURE PRESSURE RAIN POSITION LATITUDE LONGITUDE TIMEZONE SYSTEM BEEP INTERVALL ALTITUDE RAIN CAL SUN CAL... -
Page 44: Appendix B: Table Of Latitude/Longitude Of Us Counties
Appendix B: Table of latitude/longitude of US counties. State County Autauga County Baldwin County Barbour County Bibb County Blount County Bullock County Butler County Calhoun County Chambers County Cherokee County Chilton County Choctaw County Clarke County Clay County Cleburne County Coffee County Colbert County Conecuh County Coosa County Covington County Crenshaw County Cullman County... - Page 45 Saline County Scott County Searcy County Sebastian County Sevier County Sharp County Stone County Union County Van Buren County Washington County White County Woodruff County Yell County Alameda County Alpine County Amador County Butte County Calaveras County Colusa County Contra Costa County Del Norte County El Dorado County Fresno County...
- Page 46 Lee County Leon County Levy County Liberty County Madison County Manatee County Marion County Martin County Miami-Dade County Monroe County Nassau County Okaloosa County Okeechobee County Orange County Osceola County Palm Beach County Pasco County Pinellas County Polk County Putnam County St.
- Page 47 Ware County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Webster County Wheeler County White County Whitfield County Wilcox County Wilkes County Wilkinson County Worth County Hawaii County Honolulu County Kalawao County Kauai County Maui County Ada County Adams County Bannock County Bear Lake County Benewah County Bingham County...
- Page 48 Delaware County Dubois County Elkhart County Fayette County Floyd County Fountain County Franklin County Fulton County Gibson County Grant County Greene County Hamilton County Hancock County Harrison County Hendricks County Henry County Howard County Huntington County Jackson County Jasper County Jay County Jefferson County Jennings County...
- Page 49 Brown County Butler County Chase County Chautauqua County Cherokee County Cheyenne County Clark County Clay County Cloud County Coffey County Comanche County Cowley County Crawford County Decatur County Dickinson County Doniphan County Douglas County Edwards County Elk County Ellis County Ellsworth County Finney County Ford County...
- Page 50 Meade County Menifee County Mercer County Metcalfe County Monroe County Montgomery County Morgan County Muhlenberg County Nelson County Nicholas County Ohio County Oldham County Owen County Owsley County Pendleton County Perry County Pike County Powell County Pulaski County Robertson County Rockcastle County Rowan County Russell County...
- Page 51 Emmet County Genesee County Gladwin County Gogebic County Grand Traverse County Gratiot County Hillsdale County Houghton County Huron County Ingham County Ionia County Iosco County Iron County Isabella County Jackson County Kalamazoo County Kalkaska County Kent County Keweenaw County Lake County Lapeer County Leelanau County Lenawee County...
- Page 52 Jones County Kemper County Lafayette County Lamar County Lauderdale County Lawrence County Leake County Lee County Leflore County Lincoln County Lowndes County Madison County Marion County Marshall County Monroe County Montgomery County Neshoba County Newton County Noxubee County Oktibbeha County Panola County Pearl River County Perry County...
- Page 53 Garfield County Glacier County Golden Valley County Granite County Hill County Jefferson County Judith Basin County Lake County Lewis and Clark County Liberty County Lincoln County McCone County Madison County Meagher County Mineral County Missoula County Musselshell County Park County Petroleum County Phillips County Pondera County...
- Page 54 Warren County Bernalillo County Catron County Chaves County Cibola County Colfax County Curry County De Baca County Dona Ana County Eddy County Grant County Guadalupe County Harding County Hidalgo County Lea County Lincoln County Los Alamos County Luna County McKinley County Mora County Otero County Quay County...
- Page 55 Stokes County Surry County Swain County Transylvania County Tyrrell County Union County Vance County Wake County Warren County Washington County Watauga County Wayne County Wilkes County Wilson County Yadkin County Yancey County Adams County Barnes County Benson County Billings County Bottineau County Bowman County Burke County...
- Page 56 Garfield County Garvin County Grady County Grant County Greer County Harmon County Harper County Haskell County Hughes County Jackson County Jefferson County Johnston County Kay County Kingfisher County Kiowa County Latimer County Le Flore County Lincoln County Logan County Love County McClain County McCurtain County McIntosh County...
- Page 57 Edgefield County Fairfield County Florence County Georgetown County Greenville County Greenwood County Hampton County Horry County Jasper County Kershaw County Lancaster County Laurens County Lee County Lexington County McCormick County Marion County Marlboro County Newberry County Oconee County Orangeburg County Pickens County Richland County Saluda County...
- Page 58 Union County Van Buren County Warren County Washington County Wayne County Weakley County White County Williamson County Wilson County Anderson County Andrews County Angelina County Aransas County Archer County Armstrong County Atascosa County Austin County Bailey County Bandera County Bastrop County Baylor County Bee County Bell County...
- Page 59 Morris County Motley County Nacogdoches County Navarro County Newton County Nolan County Nueces County Ochiltree County Oldham County Orange County Palo Pinto County Panola County Parker County Parmer County Pecos County Polk County Potter County Presidio County Rains County Randall County Reagan County Real County Red River County...
- Page 60 Lunenburg County Madison County Mathews County Mecklenburg County Middlesex County Montgomery County Nelson County New Kent County Northampton County Northumberland County Nottoway County Orange County Page County Patrick County Pittsylvania County Powhatan County Prince Edward County Prince George County Prince William County Pulaski County Rappahannock County Richmond County...
- Page 61 Buffalo County Burnett County Calumet County Chippewa County Clark County Columbia County Crawford County Dane County Dodge County Door County Douglas County Dunn County Eau Claire County Florence County Fond du Lac County Forest County Grant County Green County Green Lake County Iowa County Iron County Jackson County...
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Page 62: Appendix C: Table Of Time Zone Difference From Utc
Appendix B: Table of time zone difference from UTC Appendix C: Table of time zone difference from UTC Time Zone Major Cities Atlantic Time San Juan Eastern Time Boston, New York, Washington DC, EST Miami Central Time Minneapolis, New Orleans, Houston, CST Chicago Mountain Time Salt Lake City, Boise, Denver Pacific Time Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, PST Las Vegas... - Page 63 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.
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