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V50-C78861 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? ................................................................................................... 4
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 4
What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 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? .................................................................................................................. 5
WEATHER STATION READINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 6
What is this EXTRA SENSOR Area? .................................................................................................................................. 6
How do I add extra sensors to my station? ...................................................................................................................... 6
How do I delete extra sensors from my station? ............................................................................................................. 6
How do I add extra sensors to my app? ........................................................................................................................... 6
How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings? .............................................................................................................. 7
Help me understand the Wind History Readings............................................................................................................. 7
Wind Speed Alert ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 8
How Often does my Wind Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................................... 8
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................... 8
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? .................................................................................................... 9
How Often does my Temp/Humidty Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................... 9
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? ............................................................................................................ 9
TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? ..................................................................................................................... 9

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS V50-C78861 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? ....................
  • 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

    Why are the sensor readings on my station different from the sensor readings in the app? ........20 GENERAL INFORMATION LA CROSSE VIEW APP: HOW DO I CONNECT? M O B I L E D E V I C E R E Q U I R E M E N T S iOS Requirements: Mobile device with iOS with cellular or Wi-Fi service Android Requirements:...

  • Page 4: Batteries: What Do I Need To Know About Batteries

    WHAT ARE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS STATION? LTV-WSDTH03 OR LTV-WSDTH04: 3 “AA” batteries V50-C78861: 5 volt power cord (required) and CR2032 batteries for backup of your time and date. Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.

  • Page 5: Where To I Place My Station

    • Use the included mounting bracket or your own mounting pole (no more than 1 inch outer diameter to fit). Secure to the sensor with screws provided. Tighten the screws to snug (do not over tighten). • Solar panel must face South to provide correct Wind Direction. •...

  • Page 6: Weather Station Readings

    WEATHER STATION READINGS WHAT IS THIS EXTRA SENSOR AREA? 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, you can display them here.

  • Page 7: How Do I Interpret The Current Wind Readings

    3. Scan Device ID - Scan the bar code on your sensor or choose “ADD MANUALLY” to type in the number on the bar code. Select “CONTINUE”. 4. On Confirm Device page - Confirm the sensor image and select “YES” 5.

  • Page 8: Wind Speed Alert

    WIND SPEED ALERT Set Wind Alert: 1. Hold the WIND ALERT button 2 seconds to enter alert set mode. WIND SPEED ALERT and the Number will flash. Use the + or – buttons to set. Hold the + or – buttons to scroll quickly. 2.

  • Page 9: How Do I Reset The Temperature/Humidity Readings

    • Feels Like HI • Feels Like LO • Dew Point Note: Dew Point does not have a time/date of occurrence. HOW DO I RESET THE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY READINGS? Your temperature and humidity readings are reset individually. 1. Press and release the TEMP button to view the reading you wish to reset. 2.

  • Page 10: How Do I Manually Set The Time

    HOW DO I MANUALLY SET THE TIME? When operating as a standalone station, you can manually adjust your station’s settings: 1. Hold the SET button 2 seconds to enter settings mode. 2. Press the + or - button to adjust the flashing values. 3.

  • Page 11: Weather Station Messages

    8. Press SET to confirm and move to the temperature unit. TEMP °F FAHRENHEIT will show. ̊ F will flash. Press the + or - button if you prefer °C (Celsius). 9. Press SET to confirm and move to pressure units. BAROMETRIC PRESSURE will show. INHG will flash.

  • Page 12: Other Weather Station Features

    o Weather Forecast, Precipitation and Weather HI/LO temperature will not be displayed. Note: If connection to app is lost: The last readings from the Internet will remain for up to 3 hours to allow connection to reestablish on its own. OTHER WEATHER STATION FEATURES BACKLIGHT: DOES THIS STATION HAVE A BACKLIGHT? Yes, your station has a backlight with 5 levels of intensity.

  • Page 13: Weekday: How Do I Correct The Day Of The Week

    WEEKDAY: HOW DO I CORRECT THE DAY OF THE WEEK? • When operating as a standalone station, the day of the week will set when the Year, Month, and Date are set. If your day of the week is incorrect, yet the month and date are correct, please go the program menu and check the YEAR setting.

  • Page 14: Connected Forecast Features

    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. The forecast icons predict weather condition for the next 12 hours.

  • Page 15: Accuweather Hi/Lo Temperatures

    Internet Indicator will show in the Forecast and HI/LO areas, and next to Wind Direction. WAIT FOR WEATHER will show if the station is currently updating. Wait a few minutes and try again. ACCUWEATHER HI/LO TEMPERATURES Daily AccuWeather HI/LO Temperature predictions will display below the Forecast Icons. The word TODAY will show as well as the Internet Indicator.

  • Page 16: How Do I Delete Sensor Id Numbers

    • The sensor ID on the station should match your first six numbers on the barcode of that sensor. • These sensors will remain locked to your station until you manually delete them. • The barcodes are also important identifiers for the La Crosse View™ app if you choose to connect.

  • Page 17: How To Replace The Th Reading From The Wind Th Sensor Witha Ltv-Th2

    • If this is a common occurrence you can purchase an LTV-TH2 sensor and replace the Temperature/Humidity Reading from the Wind/TH sensor. HOW TO REPLACE THE TH READING FROM THE WIND TH SENSOR WITH A LTV-TH2? The new Wind Speed, Wind Direction Sensor with Temperature/Humidity may cause inaccurate temperature readings in some locations.

  • Page 18: How Do I Change Between Fahrenheit And Celsius

    • Be sure you have good batteries. Manually search for your sensor by holding the TEMP button. Try this: • Bring your sensor within 10 feet of your station and make sure it is connected to the station. • After 15 minutes move the sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor and the station for 1 hour.

  • Page 19: Wind Dashes: Why Are There Dashes For Wind Readings

    WIND DASHES: WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR WIND READINGS? In some cases, under long periods of cold and/or dark conditions, the sensor can get stuck in a low power mode of sorts. To kick it back on, simply remove and reinsert the batteries. However, if this still does not resolve the problem, please try the following steps: 1.

  • Page 20: Wind Accuracy: Why Is My Wind Speed Inaccurate

    If a miss happens: • If your wind 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 wind sensor. Try this: •...

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