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Set the Time, Date & Units
The display will automatically enter SET MODE after the unit has powered on.
Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the
display.
"
" buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).
To save your adjustments, press and release the "set " button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
AUTO DST CHANGE (YES, NO)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (°F or °C)
WIND SPEED UNITS (mph, km/h, knots)
RAINFALL UNITS (inches or mm)
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
*If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving Time, DST should be set
to YES, even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time.
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the "
Display Backlight Settings
This weather stationʼs color display features three different lighting settings:
High (100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (15%) brightness.
Using battery power alone, the backlight is available momentarily for 10
seconds by pressing the " " button.
When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at
100% brightness. Press the " " button once to dim to 60% brightness. Press
again to dim to 15%. Press a 3rd time to enter "AUTO DIM" mode. The " "
icon appears to the left of the time to indicate that auto-dim mode is ON.
Pressing and holding the " " button for 5 seconds will disable the
NOTE:
backlight. Once any button is pressed, the backlight will return to your selected
setting.
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day.
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness
9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 15% brightness
" or
" button.
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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and
performance of this unit.
Display Placement
Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display
stands u pright for tabletop use and is wall-mountable.
Important Placement Guidelines
• To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place units out of direct sunlight
and away from any heat sources or vents.
• Display and sensor(s) must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
• To maximize wireless range, place units away from large metallic items, thick
walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that may limit wireless communication.
• To prevent wireless interference, place units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from
electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).
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