La Crosse Technology WS-7076U Instruction Manual
La Crosse Technology WS-7076U Instruction Manual

La Crosse Technology WS-7076U Instruction Manual

Wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled weather station

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WS-7076U
Wireless 433 MHz
Radio-controlled Weather Station
Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for La Crosse Technology WS-7076U

  • Page 1 WS-7076U Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/Additional Equipment

    Date LCD Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD Figure 1 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for indoor weather station. 2. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for remoter temperature sensor. 3. One, Philips screwdriver for mounting. Figure 2 Mounting...
  • 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: 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.
  • Page 6: Detailed Set-Up Guide

    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...
  • Page 7: Program Mode

    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.
  • Page 8: Function Keys

    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”...
  • Page 9: Daylight Saving Time Setting

    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.
  • Page 10: 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. The WWVB tower icon (appearing in the TIME...
  • Page 11: Setting Day, Date And Year

    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”...
  • Page 12: Selecting °F Or °C

    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.
  • Page 13: Setting The Lcd Contrast

    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.
  • Page 14: Back Light

    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.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Additional Remote Temperature Sensor

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

    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.
  • Page 19: Mounting

    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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 23: Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.

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