La Crosse Technology WD-3103U Owner's Manual

La Crosse Technology WD-3103U Owner's Manual

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Version 3 - 12/22/2011
WD-3103U
4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION
Owner's Manual
WEATHER DIRECT®
Presented by La Crosse Technology®
La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
www.weatherdirect.com
2817 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone 608-785-7935
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  • Page 1 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 WD-3103U 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2817 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935 Page 1 of 24...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Table of Contents Table of Contents ..........................2 Congratulations..........................4 Quality Forecasts ..........................4 Weather Direct® is Green ....................... 4 Included in the Box .......................... 4 915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology ................... 5 Features ............................5 What You Need to Get Started: .......................
  • Page 3 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4) ..............16 Set Mode 4 - View Device ID .................... 16 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days ................17 Four Additional Forecast Locations ................... 17 Severe Weather Alerts ........................
  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Temperature sensor. Since the Weather Direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity. Included in the Box The WD-3103U 4 Day Wireless Forecast Station is a complete Weather Direct® system that includes: WD-3103U Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and •...
  • Page 5: 915 Mhz Wireless Sensor Technology

    This product offers: INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY®. INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors: follow your climatic...
  • Page 6: What You Need To Get Started

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 What You Need to Get Started: High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will • work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (Contact your Internet service •...
  • Page 7: Set Up Your Wd-3103 Display

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Set Up Your WD-3103 Display: NOTE: The Quick Set-Up Card that is included in the box contains additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct® system without reading this entire manual.
  • Page 8 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Next you need to complete one screen of basic personal information. Tips on doing so: User Name: Make this an easy to remember name variation or descriptive phrase. Use the underscore _ where any spaces would be. If the name chosen has already been taken, you will get a red error message.
  • Page 9: Register Standard Gateway

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Register Standard Gateway On the “Select Your Gateway Type” box select the picture that matches the gateway in your package. Most users purchase a standard gateway. Notice the “My Weather Direct” summary on the left. This panel will gradually fill with gateway(s) and display(s) as you build your weather direct system.
  • Page 10 Version 3 - 12/22/2011 WARNING: Match display models on the 4 numeric digits, as any other characters on the picture label are less important. If in doubt, the model number is printed on the back of the device just below the “ONLINE SUPPORT” entry (usually on the battery cover). You need the last 4 digits from the www.weatherdirect.com/3103 entry as the web site does not use the...
  • Page 11: Tx50 Outdoor Temperature Sensor

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 TX50 Outdoor Temperature Sensor Once the forecast is showing on the WD-3103U display, insert Batteries into the outdoor sensor and place 5-10 feet from the display for 15 minutes. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature.
  • Page 12: Gateway Installation

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 the temperature of the air leaving the attic will not affect the weather data collected by the Outdoor Sensor. We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to the wall with the supplied screws. Gently snap the Sensor onto the holding pegs on the mounting plate after the plate is screwed to the wall.
  • Page 13: Time Setting On Wireless Display

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www.weatherdirect.com for your Wireless Display is intended to set the time for your physical location so the clock on your Wireless Display is accurate. This time is independent of your selected forecast locations.
  • Page 14: Mode" Key

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night. You'll know if the weather during the morning commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day.
  • Page 15: Set Alarm Time

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Set Alarm Time Press and Hold the “ALM” Key until the hours digit flashes to set the alarm time. • Alarm will sound once every 24 hours while active. Press the “+” Key to change the hour. “PM” will indicate a PM time, while no icon •...
  • Page 16: Changing Settings On Your Wireless Display

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display Press and hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode. Press the “SET” Key to toggle through the four SET modes. If you wait for 5 seconds without pressing a key, the Wireless Display will exit the SET mode and return to normal operation.
  • Page 17: Free Trial Of Expansion Options For 14 Days

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Press the “SET” Key until “SEC 1” appears at the top The first part of the Device ID will appear at the bottom Press the ‘+” Key to view second part of the Device ID under “SEC 2” Press the “SET”...
  • Page 18: Types Of Severe Weather Alerts

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Craft Flash Flood High Wind Special Marine Flood Hurricane Force Storm Freeze Ice Storm Tornado Frost Lake Effect Snow...
  • Page 19: Forecast Icons Explained

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM”...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Troubleshooting Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting. Weather Direct devices will generally recover from most anomalies on their own within 24 hours. If your Weather Direct device does not recover on it's own, you may need to power cycle the gateway: Unplug your Gateway for 10 seconds and then plug it back in.
  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Care and Maintenance Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause • damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property •...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Version 3 - 12/22/2011 Specifications Temperature Range Indoor Range: 14.1° F to 100° F Outdoor Range: -39.8° F to +139.8° F Update Interval: Every 4.5 seconds Battery Life Wireless Display (without Severe Weather Alerts Activated): Up to 3 Years Wireless Display (with Severe Weather Alerts Activated): Up to 2 Years Wireless Outdoor Sensor: Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display: 6.10”...
  • Page 23: Fcc Statements

    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.
  • Page 24 (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.

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