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V21v3 FAQS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Contents .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 3
BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ............................................................................................... 3
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station ................................................................................................................................... 3
What are the power requirements for this station? ...................................................................................................... 3
POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries?? ......................................................................................... 3
SETUP: How do I setup my station? ............................................................................................................................... 3
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors? ................................................................................................. 4
Where to I place my station? ........................................................................................................................................... 4
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .............................................................................................................. 5
READINGS: How do I interpret the current Wind Readings? ...................................................................................... 5
How do I interpret the Wind History Readings? ............................................................................................................ 6
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................. 6
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ............................................................................... 6
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................................. 7
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? .......................................................................................................... 7
Where does the HI | LO reading next to the Feels Like Temperature come from? ................................................ 7
How do I Set Alerts? .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
How do I Disarm alerts? ................................................................................................................................................... 8
What happens when an alert sounds? ............................................................................................................................ 8
TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? .................................................................................................................. 9
How do I manually set the time? ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Why do "SEE APP TO CONNECT" or "LOST WIFI" show on my station? ................................................................ 10
BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight? ........................................................................................................ 10

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting of your station. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS V21v3 FAQS ..................................1 Contents ....................................1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................3 BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ....................3 HARDWARE: Sensors and Station ...........................
  • Page 2 Can I operate My station on battery power only? ....................... 10 BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean? ......................11 WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week? ....................11 Does this station have 12 hour and 24 hour time options? ..................11 Why does the station show different color trees? .......................

  • Page 3: General Information

    LTV-W1 or LTV-W2: 2-C batteries LTV-TH1: 2-AA batteries V21v3: 5 volt power cord (required) and 3-AA batteries for optional backup of your time and date. Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required. POWER INPUT: WILL THIS STATION WORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES?? •...

  • Page 4: Mounting: Where Do I Mount/Position My Sensors

    2. Install power cord into wall outlet, and into the station. Install batteries in the station if you wish. 3. Let sensors and station sit within 10 feet of each other for several minutes to lock the sensor signals to the display. Once the sensors are connected, you can choose to connect to the La Crosse View™...

  • Page 5: What Is Distance | Resistance | Interference

    Your station is designed for flexible placement on a desk or countertop, or to position on the wall. • Position within reach of an outlet that is always active. Some outlets in living rooms and in bedrooms may only be active when the light switch is on. •...

  • Page 6: How Do I Interpret The Wind History Readings

    1HR wind speed. Connected Station: When station is synced to the La Crosse View™ App, the 24HR wind speed will forecast Wind Direction. HOW DO I INTERPRET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS? In addition to the one hour history which is constantly shown on the station, you can view wind speed history at 24 hours, 7 days, current month, and current year.

  • Page 7: How Do I Reset The Temperature/Humidity Readings

    • Indoor LO Temperature • Indoor HI Humidity • Indoor LO Humidity • Feels Like HI • Feels Like LO • Dew Point Note: Dew Point does not have a time/date of occurrence. HOW DO I RESET THE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY READINGS? Your temperature and humidity readings are reset individually.

  • Page 8: How Do I Set Alerts

    • Connected to the La Crosse View™ app: When you connect to the La Crosse View™ app. The daily HI | LO reading will come from AccuWeather, as a forecasted HI and LO. HOW DO I SET ALERTS? Programmable Temperature and Humidity alerts keep you on top of changing conditions. Alert Setting Order: •...

  • Page 9: Time: Does This Station Have Atomic Time

    • When armed alert value is reached, the station will beep 5 times each minute, until out of alert range. • The flashing alert icon will indicate the type of alert HI or LO. • Press any button to stop the alert from sounding. •...

  • Page 10: Why Do "See App To Connect" Or "Lost Wifi" Show On My Station

    2. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to select 12/24 hour time format. 12/24 TIME FORMAT will show. Press and release the PLUS or MINUS button if you want 24 hour time format. 3. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the hour. 12: and SET HOUR will show.

  • Page 11: Battery: What Do The Battery Icons Mean

    • No, the power cord is required for your sensors to update. • When you operate as a connected station, the power cord is required to maintain Wi-Fi connection and sensor updates. BATTERY: WHAT DO THE BATTERY ICONS MEAN? • A battery icon will appear near your WIND reading when you need to change batteries your wind sensor.

  • Page 12: Forecast Icons: What Do The Forecast Icons Mean

    FORECAST ICONS: WHAT DO THE FORECAST ICONS MEAN? Standalone Station: When operating as a standalone station, the forecast icons predict weather conditions over the next 12-hours based on the change of atmospheric pressure with about 70-75% accuracy. As weather conditions cannot be 100% correctly forecasted we are not responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    HI | LO Temperature: Forecast of daytime maximum temperature and overnight ⋅ minimum temperature. Data Stream items: Probability of Hail: Chance of Hail within 25 miles. ⋅ Probability of Damaging Thunderstorms: Chance of Thunderstorms within 25 miles. ⋅ Probability of Tornado: Chance of Thunderstorms within 25 miles. ⋅...

  • Page 14: How Do I Delete Sensor Id Numbers

    HOW DO I DELETE SENSOR ID NUMBERS? In the rare event you need to replace your sensor, you will first need to delete the old sensor ID from your station. 1. Remove batteries from your old sensor. 2. Press and release the SENSOR button to view your sensor ID number. 3.

  • Page 15: Why Don't My Temperature/Humidity Readings On My Station Match The Weather Report

    • When you have good batteries, and in a good location, hold the SENSOR button for three seconds to search for your sensors. If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great. If you do not regain connection, bring the sensor within 10 feet of the station and search again.

  • Page 16: Why Am I Going Through Batteries Quickly

    • RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in some environments (e.g. moister climates). • If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please be patient – these stations can reconnect on, after many hours out. •...

  • Page 17: Can I Replace My Wind Cups

    • A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best. • Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat them. • Cups are replaceable. CAN I REPLACE MY WIND CUPS? Occasionally, a bad storm with hail or debris that will damage your wind cups. These are easily replaced.

  • Page 18: Wind Intermittant: Why Do My Wind Readings Come And Go

    WIND INTERMITTANT: WHY DO MY WIND READINGS COME AND GO? • RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in some environments (e.g. moister climates). • If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please be patient –...

  • Page 19: Where Do I Find The La Crosse View™ App

    o Android users: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/lacrosseviewandroid o iOS users: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/lacrosseviewios WHERE DO I FIND THE LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP? • Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View™ app on your mobile device. HOW DO I CONNECT? Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Network before you connect to your station.

  • Page 20: What Are The Requirements To Connect

    • Your La Crosse View™ app will walk you through creating an account and connecting your station to the • Internet. Once connected, your time, date, and local forecast information will update instantly on your station’s screen. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT? The La Crosse View™...

  • Page 21: Can I Move My Station To A New House

    Your station has built in connection status messages for your convenience. “ALL OK CONNECTED”- Your station is connected to the app. “LOST WIFI” – Your station has lost connection with your Wi-Fi network. • Check your power cord connection (power cord required to connect). •...

  • Page 22: Add Sensor: How Can I Add Sensor To My La Crosse View™ App

    ADD SENSOR: HOW CAN I ADD SENSOR TO MY LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP? Check for compatible sensor to purchase at www.lacrossetechnology.com/V21V3 Note: The number of sensors you can add will be limited by the memory of your mobile device and the speed of your Wi-Fi network connection.

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