Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Programming Sequence 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...
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.
NOTE: Fog and mist will not harm your remote temperature sensor but direct rain must be avoided. To complete the set up of your indoor weather station after the 10 minutes have passed please follow the steps on pages 8 and 9.
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding upwards. Be sure battery cover is on securely. B. INDOOR WEATHER STATION 1. Remove the battery cover. To do this, insert a solid object in the space provided at the...
If you do leave the program setting (or want to program a specific setting) follow each instructional step to program that setting. I. PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE The sequence for programming the indoor weather station and the default (factory) settings are: 1. 12/24 hour time setting 2. Time Zone 3.
II. FUNCTION KEYS The function keys are operated by pressing the top or bottom of the key corresponding to the operation that you want to perform. II. 12 OR 24 HOUR TIME SETTING 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12 h”...
4. Select your appropriate time zone “CH” button. selection of the Time Zone, abbreviations for the time zones found in North America will flash across the top of the TIME LCD. Observe the chart below, corresponding abbreviations, time zones, and codes. Note: There are more time zones represented by numbers than there are represented by 3 letter abbreviations.
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. The WWVB tower icon (appearing in the TIME...
Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the hour setting and to advance to the minute setting mode. The minute digits should be flashing. Press and release the "CH” button to change the minutes—increasing the minutes by increments of 1 with each press of the “CH” button. Press and release the “SET”...
5. The numeric-month will be flashing in the DATE LCD. Press and release the “CH” button to select to the current month. 6. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the numeric- month, and to enter the numeric-day setting mode. 7.
VIII. SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 10 more times to reach the LCD contrast setting mode. 3.
I. BACK LIGHT The WS-7076U 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.
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IV. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS The WS-7076U keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM temperature and the time and date of their occurrence—for both the indoor and outdoor modes. A. VIEWING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS 1. Press the “IN” button once. “MIN” appears in the upper...
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C. RESETTING THE MIMIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS 1. All the indoor records (minimum and maximum) will be reset after the “IN” button is pressed and held for 5 seconds. 2. All the outdoor records (minimum and maximum) will be reset after the “OUT” button is pressed and held for 5 seconds.
VI. ADDING OUTDOOR REMOTE CONTROL SENDERS (OPTIONAL) The WS-7076U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors. The remote temperature sensor model(s) that you choose will come with their own set of instructions.
4. In sequential order, install batteries (follow the same battery installation procedures seen in section I. A) of the Detailed Set-Up Guide). 5. Install batteries into the indoor weather station. 6. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and operating instructions.
WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the indoor 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.
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1) With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat. 2) Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape.
Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure indoor 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.
Indoor Weather Station: Remote Temperature Sensor: Battery life cycle: Recommended battery type: Dimensions (L x W x H) Indoor Weather Station (without stand): Remote Temperature Sensor: 32°F to 139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution. (0°C to 59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution) “OFL” displayed if outside this range -21.8°F to 157.2°F with 0.2°F...
Before sending the indoor weather station in for repairs, contact La Crosse Technology. The indoor 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 indoor weather stations inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.
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For warranty work, technical support, or information contact La Crosse Technology 190Main Street La Crescent, MN 55947 Phone: 507.895.7095 Fax: 507.895.8000 e-mail support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) Website www.lacrossetechnology.com 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.
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