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La Crosse Technology WS-7026U Instruction Manual

La Crosse Technology WS-7026U Instruction Manual

Wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled weather station
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  • Page 1 WS-7026U Wireless 433 MHz Radio-Controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Function Keys 12/24 Hour Time Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) Setting Day, Date and Year Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast Features...

  • Page 4: About Wwvb

    However, due to the nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The weather station will search for a signal every night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.

  • Page 5: Quick Set-Up Guide

    Note: The Thermo Hygro Transmitter transmits a signal every 3 minutes. After the batteries have been installed, the weather station will search for the signal for a duration of 5 minutes. If there is no temperature reading in the OUTDOOR LCD after 5 minutes, make sure the units are within range of each other or repeat the battery installation procedure.
  • Page 6 1. Remove the battery cover. To do this, insert a solid object in the space provided at the lower-central position of the battery cover, then push up and pull out on the battery cover. 2. Observe the correct polarity and install 2 AA batteries.

  • Page 7: Program Mode

    Programming Note: If 30 seconds is allowed to pass or either the IN or the OUT button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program mode during the programming of sections III through VIII, you can advance to step 3 of the next program setting.

  • Page 8: Daylight Saving Time Setting

    corresponding abbreviations, time zones and codes. TIME ZONES Atlantic EST; Eastern CST; Central MST; Mountain PST; Pacific ALA; Alaska HAW; Hawaii Note: There are more time zones represented by numbers than there are represented by 3 letter abbreviations. If you live in North America you need only be concerned with the ones in the chart above.

  • Page 9: Time Setting (Wwvb & Manual)

    6:00 AM, when there is less atmospheric interference. To keep your time as accurate as possible, the weather station conducts a WWVB search every night between these hours and overrides any manually set time.

  • Page 10: Setting Day, Date And Year

    during PM hours. If the time is not within the PM hours, nothing will be displayed. Be sure to set the time to the correct AM/PM time to ensure automatic reception at optimal times. VI. SETTING THE DAY, DATE, AND YEAR 1.

  • Page 11: Selecting °F Or °C

    1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press the SET button 9 times to reach the °F or °C setting mode. 3. “°F” is the default setting and should be flashing in the DATE LCD.

  • Page 12: Backlight

    Weather Tendency Arrow I. BACKLIGHT The WS-7026U has a backlight that can be activated by pressing any of the eight function buttons. After a button has been pressed, the backlight will come on for five seconds before automatically shutting off.

  • Page 13: Level Indicator

    A. WEATHER ICONS There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the FORECAST LCD: Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds).

  • Page 14: Indoor Temperature, Humidity & Comfort

    OUTDOOR LCD. (This feature is explained in further detail in section VI—Adding Outdoor Thermo Hygro Transmitters). V. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS The WS-7026U keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM temperature, the time and date of their occurrence—for both the indoor and outdoor modes.
  • Page 15 and the unit will automatically return to current data readings. B. VIEWING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS 1. Press the OUT button once. “MIN” appears in the upper- center location of the flashing OUTDOOR LCD, indicating that the minimum temperature, the time and date of occurrence are displayed.

  • Page 16: Additional Remote Control Sending Units

    VII. ADDING OUTDOOR THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTERS (OPTIONAL) The WS-7026U is able to receive signals from as many as 3 different Thermo Hygro Transmitters. The Remote Transmitter model(s) that you choose will come with their own set of instructions—follow these instructions for a complete guide to setting up.
  • Page 17 monitor temperature and humidity, a TX3U will monitor temperature only and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature via a probe for use in pools, spas, etc. Note: When setting up multiple units it is important to remove the batteries from all existing units in operation, then to insert batteries first into all the Remote Transmitter units, and in numeric sequence.

  • Page 18: (Set-Up, Viewing & Operation) Mounting

    Station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the weather station and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours. These changes will require a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable data.
  • Page 19 5. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. The screws should be flush with the bracket. 6. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the transmitter) into the receptor of the mounting bracket. B. MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE 1. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold.
  • Page 20 mounted. If you wish to use the table stand, all that is required is to place the Indoor Temperature Station in an appropriate location. B. WALL MOUNTING 1) Remove the table stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure weather station is at least 6 feet from any electrical devices such as televisions, computers or other radio-controlled clocks. 3) Remove batteries for five minutes. Reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing buttons.

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Care

    • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. They may mark the displays and casings. • Do not submerge in water.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Battery life cycle: Approximately 12 months Recommended battery type: Alkaline Dimensions (L x W x H) Weather Station (without 3.2 x 1.1 x 5.7 in stand): (81 x 30 x 145mm) Thermo Hygro Transmitter: 1.56 x 0.78 x 4.29 inches...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    Before sending the weather station in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology. The weather station will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model. This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use, unauthorized repairs, faulty batteries or the weather stations inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.
  • Page 25 FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver), OMO-01TX (transmitter) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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