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CA80550 FAQS .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 3
La Crosse View App: How do I connect? ......................................................................................................................... 3
BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ................................................................................................... 3
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 4
What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 4
POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries?? ............................................................................................. 4
SETUP AND MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................... 4
SETUP: How do I setup my station? .................................................................................................................................. 4
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors? .................................................................................................... 4
Where to I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................. 5
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 6
WEATHER STATION READINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 6
What is this EXTRA SENSOR Area? .................................................................................................................................. 6
How do I add extra sensors to my station? ...................................................................................................................... 7
How do I delete extra sensors from my station? ............................................................................................................. 7
How do I add extra sensors to my app? ........................................................................................................................... 7
How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings? .............................................................................................................. 8
Help me understand the Wind History Readings............................................................................................................. 8
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 9
How Often does my Wind Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................................... 9
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................... 9
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? .................................................................................................... 9
How Often does my Temp/Humidty Sensor Update? ................................................................................................... 10
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? .......................................................................................................... 10
TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? ................................................................................................................... 10

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CA80550 FAQS .................................. 1 CONTENTS ..................................1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................3 La Crosse View App: How do I connect? ......................... 3 BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ....................3 HARDWARE: Sensors and Station............................. 4 What are the power requirements for this station? ......................4 POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries?? .....................
  • Page 2 How do I manually set the time? ............................. 10 WEATHER STATION MESSAGES ............................ 11 Why does “LOST WIFI”, Etc., show on my station? ......................11 OTHER WEATHER STATION FEATURES ........................12 BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight? ......................12 What is Auto Dim? ................................

  • Page 3: General Information

    Connect your mobile device (phone or tablet) to your router’s 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. For more Wi-Fi info visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/router_info DOWNLOAD Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View™ app onto your mobile device. LAUNCH & FOLLOW Open the La Crosse View™ app and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 4: Hardware: Sensors And Station

    3. Let sensors and station sit within 10 feet of each other for several minutes to lock the sensor signals to the display. Once the sensors are connected, you can choose to connect to the La Crosse View™ app or continue to use as a standalone station. You can always connect later if you choose.

  • Page 5: Where To I Place My Station

    LTV-W1: • Place your wind sensor two times higher than any large object within 50 feet. Wind does not pass through hard objects, it is distorted by them. If your sensor is too close you will measure the air turbulence and not actual wind speed. •...

  • Page 6: What Is Distance | Resistance | Interference

    Explanation: The Extra Sensor area is a place to show up to 4 additional, compatible, sensors on the station itself. These sensors may also be scanned to your La Crosse View App. So, if you want extra Temperature/Humidity sensors, or add a Rain sensor, you can display them here.

  • Page 7: How Do I Add Extra Sensors To My Station

    Note: Once sensor is found the search will stop. Sensor, ID, and type will show for 3 seconds then return to normal display. 4. Scan sensor bar code ID so it will read in the La Crosse View app. 5. Added sensors will be available for display in Extra Sensor area of station.

  • Page 8: How Do I Interpret The Current Wind Readings

    • 1 Hr Top Speed – is the highest wind speed reading in the past hour. Note: When you are connected to the La Crosse View App, the 1 Hr Top Speed will be replaced with Wind Direction. HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE WIND HISTORY READINGS.

  • Page 9: How Do I Reset The Wind History Readings

    HOW DO I RESET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS? Your wind speed history readings are reset individually. 1. Press and release the WIND button to view the history reading you wish to reset. 2. Hold the MINUS (-) button for 5 seconds to reset that value to current wind speed. 3.

  • Page 10: How Often Does My Temp/Humidty Sensor Update

    • Connected to the La Crosse View™ app: When operating as a connected station the time and date will update from the Internet. Your station checks with the View Weather Server at least 4 times per day.

  • Page 11: Weather Station Messages

    • Beep ON/OFF • 12H/24H Time • Hour • Minutes • Year • Month • Date • Temperature Fahrenheit/Celsius • Pressure: InHg / hPa • Pressure number setting Note: Weekday sets automatically as Year, Month and Date are set. Full Program Menu: 1.

  • Page 12: Other Weather Station Features

    • SEE APP TO CONNECT appears at start up is a prompt to connect to the La Crosse View™ app. • LOST WIFI again refers to your station searching for a WIFI connection to connect to the La Crosse View™ app. You station has found a Wi-Fi service and is awaiting a password.

  • Page 13: Can I Operate My Station On Battery Power Only

    You can set your backlight to automatically dim to level 1 at a set hour for sleeping, then automatically return to full brightness when you wake. Set Auto Dim (Hour only): 1. Hold the LIGHT button 2 seconds to enter dimmer set mode. AUTO DIM OFF will show. 2.

  • Page 14: Forecast Icons: What Do The Forecast Icons Mean

    CONNECTED FORECAST FEATURES ADVANCED FORECAST ICONS & CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION Connected Station: When your station is connected to the La Crosse View™ app you will see an additional 8 forecast icons from AccuWeather. Your forecast will update multiple times per day.

  • Page 15: Accuweather Daily Forecast

    IMPORTANT: There may be small discrepancies between data displayed on your station and data shown through other AccuWeather services, such as their website and/or mobile app. This is common, as there are differences in the timing in which forecast data is fetched by these items. Our connected weather stations will receive forecast updates at least 4 times daily.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    To select Data Stream items: 1. Open the La Crosse View™ app and swipe until you find your station’s device page. 2. Scroll down to the Data Stream section and press the blue stream icon in the upper right.

  • Page 17: How Do I Delete Sensor Id Numbers

    • The barcodes are also important identifiers for the La Crosse View™ app if you choose to connect. HOW DO I DELETE SENSOR ID NUMBERS? In the rare event you need to replace your sensor, you will first need to delete the old sensor ID from your station.

  • Page 18: Report

    • When you have good batteries, and good location, press and release the SENSOR button until you see your sensor ID. Hold the PLUS (+) button for 3 seconds and your station will search for your individual sensor. • If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great. If you do not regain connection, bring the sensor within 10 feet of the station and search again.

  • Page 19: Why Am I Going Through Batteries Quickly

    If a miss happens: • If sensor loses connection to the station for any reason, the station will show dashes after 30 minutes. • The station will search for 5 minutes every hour to reconnect with sensor. • Be sure you have good batteries. Manually search for your sensor. Try this: •...
  • Page 20 2. Remove cups 3. Install new cups 4. Tighten screw Note: The screw in the wind cups will fit on the flat side of the metal stem on the sensor. WIND READING 0.00: WHY DO I ONLY SEE 0.00 FOR WIND SPEED? The 0.00 means your wind sensor is connected to your station.
  • Page 21 • After 15 minutes move the wind sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor and the station for 1 hour. • If there is no loss of signal in that hour, move the wind sensor just outside. •...

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