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  • Page 1 WS- 1910TWC-IT WEATHER CENTER Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Topic Page Inventory of contents Features Setting up Function keys LCD screen Manual settings Weather forecast and weather tendency Wind speed measurement Rainfall measurement Viewing history data Viewing the MIN/MAX weather data Outdoor transmission 915 MHz reception Positioning Care and maintenance Specifications...

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents

    WS-1910U-IT WEATHER CENTER 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 gust and wind speed, indoor/outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity, air pressure and rainfall (optional), this weather station will provide you with various weather information and weather forecast.

  • Page 4: Features

    FEATURES: The Weather Station Hanging hole Battery compartment cover Function keys Stand Time display (manual setting) 12/24 hour time display Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year) Weather forecast icons and weather tendency indicator Indoor temperature display in °C/ºF Outdoor temperature display in °C/ºF Outdoor Humidity display as RH% Dew point displayed in °C or °F Wind chill displayed in °C of °F...
  • Page 5 Manual reset of outdoor temperature/ humidity, pressure and wind chill data LCD contrast selectable Low battery indicator Storage of 140 sets of history weather data recorded in 3-hour intervals Wireless transmission at 915 MHz Transmission range up to 330 feet/100 meters The TX31U-IT Thermo-hygro Transmitter Remote transmission of the outdoor temperature and humidity to the Weather Center at 915 MHz (open air)
  • Page 6 SET UP: OPTIONAL Wireless transmission at 915 MHz – Rain sensor to weather station Weather center Wireless transmission at Rain sensor (optional) 915 MHz - thermo- hygro transmitter to weather station Wind sensor Thermo-hygro transmitter Cable connection between the wind sensor and the thermo-hygro transmitter NOTE: When first operating the Weather Station, it is important to...
  • Page 7 plugging the connector head into the socket of the Thermo-hygro sensor. Be sure the cord “clicks” into place. Next, insert the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor and Rain sensor (optional - purchased separately) See “How to install and replace the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor“...
  • Page 8 Radio interferences created by cordless phones, PC screens; radios or TV sets can in some cases entirely cut off radio communication. Please consider this when choosing standing or mounting locations. NOTE: After batteries are installed in the transmitter, install the batteries in the weather center to receive the signal from the transmitters as soon as possible.

  • Page 9: Setting Up

    HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE THERMO- HYGRO TRANSMITTER The outdoor Thermo-hygro transmitter works with 2 x AA IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Remove the airflow cover of the transmitter. Remove the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 10 HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES INTO THE RAIN SENSOR (OPTIONAL; SOLD SEPERATELY) Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 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 11: Function Keys

    FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Station: The Weather Station has 4 easy-to-use function keys. MIN/MAX key SET key + key HISTORY key SET key Press and hold to enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Calendar setting, ºC/ ºF temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather tendency threshold, Storm threshold setting Press to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2:...

  • Page 12: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN The LCD screen is split into 3 sections displaying the following information: Time and date/ indoor temp/ second Wind data, outdoor temperature and humidity, dew point, weather forecast icon and tendency indicator Air pressure history, relative air pressure, rainfall data (optional) Calendar / indoor temperature / seconds Time display...
  • Page 13 Mode 1: Wind speed, outdoor temperature, relative air pressure are shown. Wind speed icon Outdoor temp icon Rel. Air Pressure icon In Mode 1, this reception icon is showing the condition of the reception of the signal from Thermo-hygro transmitter Mode 2: Wind gust, dew point, and rainfall (optional) reading are shown.

  • Page 14: Manual Settings

    MANUAL SETTINGS: The following manual settings can be changed once the SET key is pressed and held for about 3 seconds: LCD contrast setting Manual time setting 12/24 hour time display Calendar setting °C/ °F temperature unit setting Wind speed unit Rainfall unit setting Air pressure unit setting Relative pressure reference value setting...

  • Page 15: Calendar Setting

    The hour digit will start flashing. 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 minutes (holding of the key will forward the digit by 5).
  • Page 16 Confirm all calendar settings with the SET key and enter the °C/°F TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING. °C/°F TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING Flashing The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °F or °C. (Default °F) The temperature unit is flashing Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle between “°F”...
  • Page 17 RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING Flashing The relative air pressure can be set as hPa of inHg. The default unit is inHg. 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 18 WEATHER TENDENCY THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING Flashing You may select a definite switching sensitivity value, .06, .09, or .12 inHg (2-4 hPa) for the change in the display of weather icons. This represents the "sensitivity" of the weather forecast (the smaller the value selected, the more sensitive the weather forecast). The default value is 0.09 inHg (3 hPa).

  • Page 19: Weather Forecast And Weather Tendency

    STORM ALARM ON/ OFF SETTING Note: the storm alarm ON/OFF setting is not available on this model. Skip and exit this setting by pressing the SET key. TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE To exit the manual setting anytime during the manual setting modes, press the HISTORY key anytime or wait for the automatic timeout.

  • Page 20: Weather Tendency Indicator

    it is not raining. It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy. NOTE: After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 48-60 hours.
  • Page 21 AIR PRESSURE HISTORY (ELECTRONIC BAROMETER WITH BAROMETRIC PRESSURE TREND) The bottom section of the LCD also shows the relative air pressure value and the air pressure history. The bar graph of the electronic barometer shows the air pressure history of the past 12 hours in five 3-hour steps.

  • Page 22: Wind Speed Measurement

    WIND SPEED MEASUREMENT In normal display mode, the second section of the LCD shows the following wind data. Wind chill in F or C Wind Speed in km/h, mph or m/s Gust in km/h, mph or m/s (displayed when in Mode 2, by pressing the SET key shortly) Wind speed or Gust will Wind chill...
  • Page 23 VIEW 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 24 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 25 MAX outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording MIN dew point temperature Time and date or recording MIN Dew Point temp MIN icon MAX dew point temperature MIN outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording MIN outdoor humidity value...
  • Page 26 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 MAX Relative pressure with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording...
  • Page 27 MAX wind speed with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording MAX wind speed value MAX icon MAX Gust with the date and time of recording Time and date or recording MAX Gust value MAX icon...
  • Page 28 MAX 24 hour rainfall (optional) with the date and time of recording The 24h rainfall value is counted from this time and date 24h rainfall 24 hour amount rainfall icon RESET MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM WEATHER DATA To reset the maximum or minimum weather data 1 to 13, you will need to reset each of the data independently.

  • Page 29: Low Battery Indicator

    The total rainfall value is counted from this time and date Total rainfall icon Total rainfall amount To reset the rainfall reading: Press the + key once when the Rainfall value and Reset icon are shown. Then the total rainfall amount will be reset to 0, and the time updated to current time.
  • Page 30 OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER 915 MHz RECEPTION CHECK The outdoor temperature, humidity, wind data are transmitted from thermo-hygro transmitter every 4.5 seconds; the rainfall data are transmitted from the rain sensor (optional) every 6.25 seconds. The receiver will be synchronized to the thermo-hygro transmitter and rain sensor (optional) then.

  • Page 31: Positioning

    Signals from the sensors can be received by the base station at points of mounting La Crosse Technology Sensor Extension Cable You can purchase a La Crosse Technology Extension Cable if you require additional length to properly mount your sensor. The extension cable is 32 feet in length and comes with the appropriate connecter attached.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Check that the wind-cups can rotate freely before fixing the unit. For correct and accurate readings, it is important to mount the sensor with the cups on the bottom. The wind sensor should now be mounted using the screw or cable tie provided onto a solid wall/ panel mast or mast to allow the wind to travel around the sensor unhindered from all directions (ideal mast size should be from diameter 0.62”...

  • Page 34: 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 35 Wind speed/ gust: 0 to 111.8 mph (0 to 180km/h; 0 to 50 m/s) (Displays "OF.L" when > 111.8 mph; 180 km/h; 50m/s) Wind chill/ dew point: -40°F to +139.8° F with 0.2° F resolution -40ºC to +59.9º C with 0.1º C resolution (“OF.L”...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    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 37 LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.

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