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La Crosse Technology 328-1415 Faq

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328-1415 FAQS .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 2
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 2
What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 3
SETUP AND MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing Wind Cups if Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SETUP: How do I set up my station? ................................................................................................................................. 3
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors? .................................................................................................... 4
Where do I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................ 6
How do I clean my Cyclone sensor? ................................................................................................................................ 6
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 7
Wind Speed, Direction, Rain .............................................................................................................................................. 8
How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings? .............................................................................................................. 8
Help me understand the Wind History Readings............................................................................................................. 8
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 9
How Often does my Wind Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................................... 9
How do I read the Wind Direction? ................................................................................................................................... 9
How do I view my Rain Readings? .................................................................................................................................... 9
How do I Reset Rain Readings? ...................................................................................................................................... 10
What are the Days Since THE LAST Rain? ..................................................................................................................... 10
How Often does my Rain Sensor Update? .................................................................................................................... 11
What does the Rain Cylinder Graph show? .................................................................................................................... 11
Temperature & Humidity .................................................................................................................................................. 11
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................. 11
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? .................................................................................................. 12
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? .......................................................................................................... 12

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FAQS provide valuable information on your station's setup, positioning, and troubleshooting. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS 328-1415 FAQS ..................................1 CONTENTS ..................................1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................2 HARDWARE: Sensors and Station............................. 2 What are the power requirements for this station? ......................3 SETUP AND MOUNTING ..............................

  • Page 2: General Information

    Factory Reset: How do I factory reset my station? ......................23 GENERAL INFORMATION HARDWARE: SENSORS AND STATION Your 328-1415 station comes with: TX145WSDR (Cyclone) Sensor with Wind Speed, Wind Direction, and Rain TX141TH-Bv4 Temperature/Humidity Sensor Both sensors transmit at 433MHz.

  • Page 3: What Are The Power Requirements For This Station

    TX145WSDR (Cyclone): 3 “AA” batteries TX141TH-Bv4: 2 “AA” batteries. 328-1415: 5-volt power cord (required) and CR2032 batteries for backup of your time and date. Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. A power cord is required. SETUP AND MOUNTING...

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

    Weather Station: Insert the 5V Power Adapter into an outlet, and then plug it into the Power Jack on the back of the station. Next, remove the Insulation Tab from the Station’s Battery Compartment. About 30 seconds after powering the station on, it will automatically enter the Settings Menu.
  • Page 5 3. Secure the Cyclone Sensor to the Mast by 4. Check the Bubble Level to ensure the sensor is tightening the screws on the side. Double check the level. Bubble Level to be sure the sensor remains level. Flexible Installation 2.

  • Page 6: Where Do I Place My Station

    TX141TH-Bv4: • Insert a mounting screw through the hole at the top to securely mount the sensor. It can also hang from the back using a nail. • Mount the sensor vertically in a protected well-shaded area. Keeping it out of direct weather elements such as sunlight, rain, snow, etc.

  • Page 7: What Is Distance | Resistance | Interference

    1. Clear any leaves, insects, or other debris to allow 2. Remove the Rain Funnel by firmly twisting the the Rain Tipper to rock freely. Check that the drain funnel counterclockwise and lifting. vents on the bottom are clear. 4. After cleaning, re-install the Rain Funnel by placing 3.

  • Page 8: Wind Speed, Direction, Rain

    Interference: • Consider electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your station. • Simple relocation of the sensors or the station may correct an interference issue. • Windows can reflect the radio signal. • Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal. •...

  • Page 9: How Do I Reset The Wind History Readings

    HOW DO I RESET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS? Reset Wind Speed Records: 1. Press the WIND button to view individual wind speed readings. 2. Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset the individual value. 3. Wind speed reading will reset to the current wind speed, time, and date. HOW OFTEN DOES MY WIND SENSOR UPDATE? •...

  • Page 10: How Do I Reset Rain Readings

    2. When viewing MONTH, use the PLUS button to toggle through the current month and past 11 months’ rainfall. Note: All other readings will disappear for 5 seconds. Rainfall readings will stay on user selection. • 1 HOUR: Last one-hour rainfall (12 consecutive 5 minutes rainfall accumulated total). Example: current time is 6:49, 1HR rain is accumulated total between 5:50 and 6:49.

  • Page 11: How Often Does My Rain Sensor Update

    HOW OFTEN DOES MY RAIN SENSOR UPDATE? The Rain signal is sent at the same time as the Wind signal. • Your Rain Sensor checks for any change in rainfall every 31 seconds. • Any change of 0.2mm of rain will cause the sensor to send a reading. •...

  • Page 12: How Do I Reset The Temperature/Humidity Readings

    HOW DO I RESET THE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY READINGS? Your temperature and humidity readings are reset individually. 1. Press and release the TEMP button to view the reading you wish to reset. 2. Hold the MINUS (-) button for 5 seconds to reset individual temperature or humidity value to current temperature, humidity, time, and date.

  • Page 13: Does This Station Have Alerts

    DOES THIS STATION HAVE ALERTS? You may set Wind, Rain, Temperature, and Humidity alerts on your station. • Alerts default to be OFF. • The alerts menu is in the order listed below. • When an alert is ON, the alert value flashes to be set. No additional button press is required. •...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting The Sensors

    Deactivate Alerts: Hold the ALERTS button to enter alert settings. Press and release the +/- buttons to deactivate or activate alerts. TROUBLESHOOTING THE SENSORS WHAT DOES A READING OF “HI” OR “LO” MEAN? • If your outdoor temperature reading shows “HI” or “LO,” check that your batteries are good.

  • Page 15: Wind Reading 0.00: Why Do I Only See 0.00 For Wind Speed

    • In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 4-6ft above the highest point on the roof to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately. • A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best. • Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat them. •...

  • Page 16: Why Does My Rain Reading Show "Days Since Last Rain" When It Is Raining

    • Check for obstructions that prevent clear wind flow to the cups. • Check mounting. In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be six feet or more above the highest point on the roof to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately. A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best.

  • Page 17: What Can I Do With My Rain Sensor In The Winter

    Complete a Tip Test: Write down the Total Rain reading or reset the Rain Total to 0.00. With the rain sensor mounted slowly pour water into the funnel to tip the rocker of the rain sensor ten times. Wait at least 2 minutes for all the rain to collect.
  • Page 18 4. – (MINUS) Button: Settings- Press to decrease values during setting. • Hold 2 seconds to quickly adjust values. • Wind, Rain, Temp, History Mode- • Hold 5 seconds to delete individual records. Alerts Mode- • Press to arm or disarm alert. 5.

  • Page 19: Time: Does This Station Have Atomic Time

    10. DECIMAL button Normal Time Display- • Press and release to turn Temperature Decimal ON or OFF. 11. FEELS LIKE button Normal Time Display- • Press to view Feels Like HI/LO Records and current Outdoor Dew Point. 12. RESET button Normal Time Display- •...
  • Page 20 • Atomic ON/OFF • DST: Automatic, All Year, NO • Time Zone • 12HR/24HR TIME ZONES: ATLANTIC • Hour EASTERN CENTRAL • Minute MOUNTAIN • Year PACIFIC ALASKA • Month HAWAII • Date • Month/Date or Date/Month • Fahrenheit/Celsius NOTE: When in 24 hour time format the •...

  • Page 21: Backlight: Does This Station Have A Backlight

    11. Press SET to confirm and move to the date. The DATE will show. The date will flash. Press the + or - button to change the date. 12. Press SET to confirm and select Month/Date or Date/Month display. The MONTH/DATE will show.

  • Page 22: Battery: What Do The Battery Icons Mean

    BATTERY: WHAT DO THE BATTERY ICONS MEAN? • Low battery by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the TH sensor. • Low battery by Wind or Rain, replace batteries in the Cyclone Wind/Rain sensor. • Low Battery by Time, replace batteries in station. DOES THIS STATION HAVE 12-HOUR AND 24-HOUR TIME OPTIONS? •...

  • Page 23: Factory Reset: How Do I Factory Reset My Station

    Note: The “snow” icon appears when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C) and the forecast is rainy or stormy. • Your station calibrates barometric pressure based on its location over time to generate an accurate, personal forecast. Please allow 7-10 days for barometer calibration. Note: As the Station builds memory, it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty-day average pressure for increased accuracy.

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