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La Crosse Technology WS-9210U Instruction Manual

Wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled temperature station
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Wireless 433 MHz
Radio-controlled Temperature Station
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  • Page 1 WS-9210U Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Temperature Station Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Programming Sequence Function Keys 12/24 Hour Time Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) Setting Day, Date and Year Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast Features...

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/Additional Equipment

    INVENTORY OF CONTENTS The weather station (Figure 1). One TX6U remote temperature sensor with mounting bracket Three each, ½” Philips screws. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. Time LCD Date LCD Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD Figure 1 *LCD = Liquid Crystal Display ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for indoor weather station.

  • Page 4: About Wwvb

    ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the weather station.

  • Page 5: Quick Set-Up Guide

    QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. Have the indoor weather station and remote temperature sensor 3 to 5 apart. Batteries should be out of both units. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the indoor weather station.

  • Page 6: Detailed Set-Up Guide

    DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR Remove the mounting bracket. The bracket snaps on and off easily. Remove the battery cover, by sliding the cover down. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problems make sure they do not spring free).

  • Page 7: Program Mode

    PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds are allowed to pass or either the IN or the OUT button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program mode during the programming of sections III through IX, you can advance to step 3 of the next program setting.

  • Page 8: Time Zone Setting

    Press and release the “CH” button to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the 12/24-hour setting and to advance to Time Zone Setting. IV. TIME ZONE SETTING The default time zone is EST, “Zo -5” (Eastern Standard Time), to change this setting: Press and hold the “SET”...

  • Page 9: Time Setting (Wwvb & Manual)

    Note: Some locations (Arizona and parts of Indiana) do not follow Daylight Saving Time and should select “DST 0.” Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and advance to the Time setting mode. VI. TIME There are two methods by which the time can be set: A) Automatically via WWVB reception or B) Manually.

  • Page 10: Setting Day, Date And Year

    Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the minutes and to advance to the Day, Date, and Year setting mode. Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time during PM hours. If the time is not within the PM hours, nothing will be displayed. Be sure to set the time to the correct AM/PM time to ensure automatic reception at optimal times.

  • Page 11: Selecting °F Or °C

    VIII. SELECTING °F OR °C Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds, or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. Press and release the “SET” button 9 times to reach the °F or °C setting mode. “°F”...

  • Page 12: Indoor Temperature

    FEATURES OF THE WS-9210U WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time reception) I. INDOOR TEMPERATURE The current indoor temperature is displayed in the INDOOR LCD and is updated every 10 seconds. II. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE The outdoor temperature is viewed in the OUTDOOR LCD. The outdoor temperature is updated every five minutes.

  • Page 13: Minimum & Maximum Records

    III. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS The WS-9210U keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM temperature and the time and date of their occurrence—for both the indoor and outdoor modes. A. VIEWING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS Press the “IN” button once. “MIN” appears above the indoor temperature in the INDOOR LCD indicating that the minimum temperature and the time and date of occurrence are displayed.

  • Page 14: Additional Remote Temperature Sensor

    Either the ((1)) or the ((2)) icon will flash during the snooze mode. V. ADDING OUTDOOR REMOTE CONTROL SENDERS (OPTIONAL) The WS-9210U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors. The remote temperature sensor model(s) that you choose will come with...
  • Page 15 Follow these instructions for a complete guide to setting up. Following are some brief instructions for the basic set-up of remote temperature sensor units with the WS-9210U. These extra remote temperature sensors can be purchased through the same dealer as this unit, or by contacting La Crosse Technology directly.

  • Page 16: Mounting

    the “OUT” button for 5 seconds, the records for the selected remote temperature sensor unit will be reset. MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the indoor weather station and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours.
  • Page 17 Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape. Adhere the tape to the designated area on the back of the mounting bracket. Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape. Position the remote temperature sensor in the desired location, ensuring that the indoor temperature station can receive the signal.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    3) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing buttons. 4) If there are still problems, contact La Crosse Technology. Problem: Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct). Solution: Be sure correct time zone and daylight saving time is selected.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Remote Temperature Sensor: WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product.
  • Page 20 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. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
  • Page 21 We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged. La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020...

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