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La Crosse Technology WS-8015TWC Instruction Manual

Wireless 433 mhz weather station with sun/moon time
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Wireless 433 MHz
Weather Station with Sun/Moon Time
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  • Page 1 WS-8015TWC Wireless 433 MHz Weather Station with Sun/Moon Time Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Topic Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment Quick Set Up Guide About WWVB Detailed Set Up Guide Battery Installation Start Up Sequence Explanation of LCD Information Function Key Layout Program Mode Time, 12/24 Hour Mode and Date Setting City Location Setting U.S.

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/ Additional Equipment

    INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. WS-8015U—indoor weather station 2. TX4U—remote thermo/hygro (temperature/humidity) sensor Figure 1. 3. Instruction manual and warranty card ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Five fresh AA 1.5V alkaline batteries. 2. One wall-mounting screw (optional) ABOUT WWVB (radio-controlled time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) radio station, WWVB, is located in Ft.

  • Page 4: Quick Set Up Guide

    Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather station and remote thermo/hygro sensor 3 to 5 apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first then into the indoor weather station.

  • Page 5: Detailed Set Up Guide

    Battery Installation Batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems, make sure that the batteries do not spring free. Also be sure to insert alkaline batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then the indoor weather station. Initial set up should be done with the remote thermo/hygro sensor and indoor weather station in the same room.

  • Page 6: Start Up Sequence

    A. Initial Start 1. Immediately after the batteries have been installed, the indoor weather station will sound a “beep”, and the LCD will completely light up for a brief moment. 2. All information will then appear in normal mode, with “12:00” as the default time and “1.1”...

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Lcd Information

    conduct a search every night at midnight and correct to the accurate time and date (Daylight Saving Time is automatic). If the signal has been received in the past 24 hours, the reception indicator will be displayed. III. Explanation of LCD Information A.

  • Page 8: Function Key Layout

    A. The below picture shows the eight function keys used in programming and operation of your indoor weather station Program Mode The program mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each function separately, or you can follow the instructions entirely to program the indoor weather center.

  • Page 9: Time, 12/24 Hour Mode And Date Setting

    The WWVB signal will override any manual set time and date information. The time will be based on the time zone selected. 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second. 2. The hour is now flashing. 3. Press and release the “+” or “–“ button to select the current hour. Note: In 12h mode “PM”...

  • Page 10: City Location Setting

    The list of the cities available is listed after this section. 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 6 times. 3. The country location will flash (USA default/factory setting). 4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the country (USA=United States, CAN=Canada, MEX=Mexico).
  • Page 11 The following list of city locations is entered in the database. Due the limited memory, 245 cities are listed. Every attempt has been made to provide a location close to all parts of North America. The choices were based first on state capitals, then nearby locations based on population and difference of latitude and longitude.
  • Page 12 Indiana Minnesota EVV Evansville Albert Lea HUF Terre Haute Bemidji Indianapolis DLH Duluth SBN South Bend GPO Grand Portage Kansas International Falls DDC Dodge City STP St. Paul Wichita Missouri KCK Kansas City Jefferson City OH1 Wakeeney MKC Kansas City TOP Topeka MPH Memphis Kentucky...
  • Page 13 Oklahoma Texas (cont.) Boise City DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth LAW Lawton El Paso OKC Oklahoma City HOU Houston Tulsa LRD Laredo Oregon ODO Odessa BNO Burns San Antonio EUG Eugene Utah MFR Medford Saline PDX Portland SGU St. George Salem Salt Lake City Pennsylvania TSN Thompson CXY Harrisburg...

  • Page 14: Time Zone Setting

    Code City Code Edmonton Calgary Vancouver Winnipeg Fredericton Halifax Mexico City Listings Code City Code Chihuahua Durango E. Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Settings 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 9 times. 3.
  • Page 15 F. Weather measurement units (°F/°C, inHg/hPa) 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 11 times. 3. The selected temperature units will now flash (°F default/factory setting). 4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select °F (Fahrenheit) or °C (Celsius).

  • Page 16: Lcd Contrast

    setting. This can be set to 0.09, 0.12, 0.15, 0.18, 0.21, 0.24, or 0.27 inHg (from 3 to 9 hPa). This setting will determine how much of a drop in air pressure over six hours will sound the storm warning alarm.

  • Page 17: Features And Operation

    A. Sunrise/set and Moonrise/set Calculation The indoor weather station will calculate the sunrise/set moonrise/set each day based on the location entered through the programming mode. To view another location and/or date without affecting the programmed city location and date, follow section A.2 in Features and Operations. 1.
  • Page 18 setting. n. The month is now flashing (the current month). o. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the month desired. p. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the date setting. q. The date is now flashing (the current date). Press and release the “+”...

  • Page 19: Moon Phase

    1. There are 12 moon phases shown on the indoor weather station; the black portion signifies the portion of the moon visible in the sky. Thus, when the moon icon is all black, it is a full moon. The indoor weather station is programmed with all moon phases from the year 2000 until 2099.
  • Page 20 The indoor weather station automatically stores the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature and humidity. The minimum and maximum values are updated automatically when a new minimum or maximum is recorded, or until manually reset. The outdoor (remote) minimum and maximum temperature values are displayed below the outdoor temperature display.

  • Page 21: Remote Temperature Alarm

    operating instructions. 2. Viewing and Operating with Multiple Remote Sensors To view the temperature of a different remote sensor press and release the “CHANNEL” button. A shift from one “boxed” number to the next should be observed in the OUTDOOR LCD.

  • Page 22: Comfort Indicator

    display mode (or the display will timeout after fifteen seconds and return to the normal mode automatically). 3. Canceling the Temperature Alarm While Sounding While the alarm is sounding, press any key to mute the alarm. The temperature will flash as long as the value is above the set value.

  • Page 23: Weather Tendency Arrows

    There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed at various times in the center of the indoor weather station. 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 24: Storm Warning Alarm

    Storm Warning Alarm 1. An alarm can be set to warn of a drop in air pressure. 2. Please follow the programming instructions in section F of the Detailed Set Up Guide to activate this alarm 3. When the air pressure drops by the level set, an alarm will sound (if the alarm is activted).
  • Page 25 bar graph. If the bars are rising (higher on the right than the left) then the air pressure has a rising trend, and the weather should improve. b. If the bars are dropping (lower on the right than the left) then the air pressure has a falling trend, and the weather should worsen.

  • Page 26: Mounting

    Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive signals from the transmitters and WWVB signal at the desired location. To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting the remote thermo/hygro sensor (or any sensor) where direct sunlight can reach the remote sensor.
  • Page 27 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. b. Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape. Press firmly onto the designated area on the back of the mounting bracket.

  • Page 28: Maintenance And Care

    A. Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. B. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings. C. Do not submerge in water. D.
  • Page 29 Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Set the LCD contrast to a higher level. 2) Replace batteries. Problem: No outdoor temperature/humidity is displayed. Solution: 1) Remove all batteries, reinsert into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then into the indoor weather station. 2) Place remote thermo/hygro sensor closer to the indoor weather station.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Radio-controlled Time Signal Indoor weather station recommended operating temperature LCD contrast Sunrise/set, Moonrise/set, and moon phase dates available Temperature measuring range Indoor Outdoor Relative humidity range Indoor/Outdoor Air pressure Absolute hPa/inHg Relative hPa (adjustable) Relative inHg (adjustable) Sensitivity setting hPa Air pressure history Data checking intervals Indoor temperature...
  • Page 31 Power supply Weather Center: Thermo Hygro Transmitter: Dimensions (L x W x H) Indoor weather station Remote thermo/hygro sensor 3 x AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries. 2 x AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries. 7.75 x10.00 x 1.00 inches (196 x 254 x 25mm) 1.56 x 0.78 x 4.29 inches (40 x 20 x 110 mm)

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this indoor weather station. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. 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.
  • Page 33 FCC ID: OMO-01TX (transmitter), OMO-01RX (receiver) 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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