La Crosse Technology Alerts TX60U-IT Manual

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TX60U-IT Hot Tub Kit
D111.103.150.E1.BP.HT
TX60U-IT temperature and humidity sensor measures:
(A) TX60U-IT Ambient air temperature and humidity (Channel 1) sensor
(B) Probe temperature (Channel 2): **Use the optional 6 Ft. detachable
threaded wet temperature probe to measure water, soil, air, etc.
(C, D, E) Hardware clamps, tee adapter and threaded stainless steel probe:
Install the tee adapter with threaded probe to existing pipes to measure water
temperature on Channel 2 traveling through pipes*.
(A)
LCD
Button
(B)
**External detachable threaded stainless steel wet probe
(Additional Wet and Dry probes are also sold separately)
(C) Hardware clamps
The sensor sends the temperature and humidity measurements to a La Crosse
Alerts™ Internet Gateway ( included) with a wireless range of over 200 Ft.
(60.96 m). The Gateway uses your high-speed Internet connection to upload
the temperature and humidity measurements to your included
www.lacrossealerts.com account. Once set up, you can login to your account
and view your temperature and humidity sensor(s) with an Internet-connected
mobile device, tablet or computer with a web browser.
MONITORING OPTIONS
Note: The sensor case is weather resistant, not water proof. The sensor case
cannot get wet, and may be affected by high humidity conditions. **The optional
Wet probe is designed to measure wet environments like a pool or aquarium.
 Humidity monitoring*:
o
Pianos and other musical instruments
o
Greenhouses
o
Reptile terrariums
o
Cigar storage/humidors
o
Allergies (dust mites & mold)
o
Laundry rooms and basements at
rental properties or vacation homes
 Storage conditions (temperature and humidity)*:
o
R.V. storage
o
Warehouses
o
Long-term storage
 Temperature monitoring using optional detachable Wet probe*:
o
Pools, spas hot tubs
o
Aquariums, terrariums and other pet care
o
Bird baths
o
Home beer brewing
 Temperature monitoring using optional detachable Dry probe*:
o
Refrigerators, freezers, laundry rooms and
basements at rental properties or vacation homes
o
Food service
o
Computers/ server rooms
o
Soil temperature using probe:
o
Farms
o
Gardens
o
Greenhouses
* Disclaimers: La Crosse Technology, LTD. ("La Crosse") provides various alert
and monitoring services to aid users. (1) Service providers may charge users
for alert services. Standard messaging and data rates apply and will be billed to
the customer's wireless account. Customers may be unable to receive text
messaging or data service in some areas due to unavailability of service. (2) La
Crosse shall not be liable for accuracy, usefulness or availability of data
transmitted via the service. Users are solely responsible for damages to
This socket is ONLY
for the external probe.
DO NOT insert
power plug into it.
(E) Threaded wet
stainless steel probe
(D) Tee adapter With 6 foot probe wire
persons or property by service use. (3) La Crosse shall not be liable for any
damages or warranty issues that may incur from altering property (plumbing) to
accommodate the temperature monitoring hardware. Users are solely
responsible for damages to persons or property by use of the hardware
installation kit.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1. TX60U-IT Wireless temperature and humidity sensor
2. Mounting hardware
3. Instruction manual
4. Activation key card (IMPORTANT for set up. Do not throw away)
5. Internet Gateway, AC adapter and LAN cable
6. 6 ft. Temperature Probe wire with threaded stainless steel probe
7. Hardware clamps (2)
8. Tee Adapter
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (NOT INCLUDED)

Two fresh AAA, IEC LR03, 1.5V Alkaline batteries

Browser with high speed Internet

Network router - Note: If your router has no available LAN ports, use a
network switch to add ports to your network.

Aluminum tape
OPTIONAL CHANNEL 2 PROBE (Wet Probe or Dry Probe)
If the optional probe for the temperature and humidity sensor is unplugged, the
LCD on the temperature and humidity sensor will display "nC" for the
CHANNEL 2 reading. **A wet or dry probe can be plugged into the sensor at
any time without resetting the units.
ACTIVATION
See the Activation Card in the package for setup instructions and the Activation
Key. The Activation Key is necessary to activate your sensor and Gateway.
Please keep your Activation Card for reference.
Create an account and activate devices using a computer or tablet:
www.lacrossealerts.com
If you have lost your Activation Card with the
Activation Key, please contact customer support for
assistance:
Support:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/alerts
Phone: (608) 785-7920
1 YEAR OF ENHANCED SERVICE WITH ALERTS AND 4 YEARS OF BASIC
SERVICE ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ACTIVATION KEY
Once the Gateway and sensor is activated on your www.lacrossealerts.com
account, you can monitor your sensors online and set up custom e-mail and
text message alerts*.
MEASUREMENT LOG DOWNLOAD
Once the sensor is activated and building a measurement log, you can
download the data as a comma separated values (CSV) file. You must use an
application such as Microsoft Excel® or Google Docs® that supports comma
separated values (CSV) formatted files to view the table data.
IMPORTANT SETUP & OPERATION NOTES

The sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. Please avoid a
location with direct sun, as that will cause incorrect readings.

Fog and mist will not harm the sensor but direct rain must be avoided.
Note: Exposing the sensor case to extreme humidity may temporarily
disrupt data. The sensor case reads humidity, but should not be
submerged in water. **Attach a 6 ft. wet probe to measure water
temperature.

The sensor has a wireless range of 200 feet (60.96 m). Keep in mind that
the 200 ft. range equates to open air with no obstructions, and that radio
waves DO NOT curve around objects. Actual transmission range will vary
depending on what is in the path of the signal. Each obstruction (roof,
walls, floors, ceilings, thick trees, etc.) will effectively cut signal range in
half.
Metal siding, stucco, and some types of glass can reduce signal range by
as much as ¾ or more, compared to the ½ reduction typical of most
obstructions. It is possible to receive a signal through these materials,
however maximum range will be reduced due to their tendency to absorb
or reflect a much larger portion of the sensor's signal.

The sensor measures and updates the temperature and humidity on the
LCD every 6 seconds. Note: The new measurement is reported to your
account at intervals that you select using your online account.