La Crosse Technology 308-1414MB Manual

STEP 1: Power Up

Insert batteries (in any order):

• 2-AA batteries into thermo-hygro sensor
• 5 volt power cord (required) into 308-1414MB station

*3-AAA batteries for optional backup of your time and date

STEP 2: Mounting Basics

Wait until your sensor information should be displayed on your station. Here are a few quick tips for mounting your sensor:

• Keep out of direct sunlight & ensure the sensor is well-ventilated.
• We recommend mounting under a deck or eave facing north.
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the sensor and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically to drain moisture.
• The maximum wireless transmission range is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors.

STEP 3: Set Time, Date, etc.

You can manually adjust your station's settings:

1. Hold the TIME SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu.
2. Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust the flashing values. Hold to adjust quickly.
3. Press and release the TIME SET button to confirm and move to the next item.

Settings Menu

Settings order:

1. WWVB ON/OFF
2. Time Zone
3. DST ON/OFF
4. 12H/24H
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date hour time setting.
10. Fahrenheit/Celsius

Note: When WWVB OFF is selected, the menu will move directly to 12/24

Note: The weekday will set automatically as the year, month, and date are set.

To begin: Hold the TIME SET button 2 seconds, then release, to enter the settings menu.

Use the ARROW buttons to adjust values. Press the TIME SET button to confirm and move to next item.

Your Weather Station Features

1. Alerts (HI-LO-OFF)
2. MIN/MAX | Low Battery
3. Trend Arrow
4. Indoor Temp
5. Mold Risk
6. MIN/MAX
7. Indoor Humidity
8. Trend Arrow

1. Forecast Symbols
2. Forecast Trend
3. AM/PM
4. Atomic Time
5. Atomic Tower | DST
6. Alarm/Snooze
7. Weekday
8. Month/Date

1. Alerts (HI-LO-OFF)
2. MIN/MAX | Low Battery
3. Sensor Strength
4. Remote Temperature
5. Trend Arrow
6. Mold Risk
7. MIN/MAX
8. Remote Humidity
9. Trend Arrow

WWVB Atomic Time

• From normal time display, press and release the TIME SET button to search for the WWVB time signal.
• Please be sure you have selected your time zone from the list in the Settings menu. When the Atomic time signal is received, the station will set to the time zone selected. Default is Eastern Time.
• For information about WWVB visit:http://bit.ly/AtomicTime

Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF)

• When operating with the power cable, the backlight is adjustable: HI-LOW-OFF.
• Press and release SNOOZE/LIGHT to adjust backlight.
• When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on briefly when the SNOOZE/LIGHT button is pressed.

Alarm Time

The alarm will be active when alarm time is set.

1. Hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds to enter alarm settings.
2. The HOUR will show.
3. Press the ARROW buttons to adjust.
4. Press ALARM to confirm and move to the minutes
5. The MINUTES will show.
6. Press the ARROW buttons to adjust.
7. Press ALARM to confirm and exit settings.

Deactivate/Activate Alarm

• The alarm is active when set.
• Press and release the ALARM button to view alarm time. Then press and release the ALARM button to deactivate or activate the alarm.
• The alarm icon (bell) will show when active.

Snooze

• When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The snooze iconZz will flash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the alarm for 24 hours.

Set Temperature Alerts

Tip: Setting the alerts is one step. Arming the alerts is a separate step (see below)

• Hold the ALERTS button for 3 seconds until the remote HI alert value flashes.
• Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust the value. Hold to adjust quickly.
• Press and release the ALERTS button to confirm and move to the next alert.

Alert order:

1. Remote HI
2. Remote LO
3. Indoor HI
4. Indoor LO

Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts

1. Press and release the ALERTS button so the remote HI alert temperature shows and the word HI flashes.

• Press UP ARROW to arm
• Press DOWN ARROW to disarm

2. Press and release the ALERTS button to confirm and move to the remote LO, indoor HI and indoor LO alerts.
3. A bell appears above and alert when armed.
4. If no alerts are active, OFF will show.

MIN/MAX Temperature Records

All MIN/MAX temperature/humidity records will reset automatically at 12:00 (midnight).

• Press and release the DOWN ARROW to view indoor/remote minimum readings.
• Press and release the UP ARROW to view indoor/remote maximum readings.

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

Temperature/Humidity Trend Arrows

• The temperature (2°F / 1°C) trend indicators update every 30 minutes.
• The humidity (3% RH) trend indicators update every 30 minutes or less.
• 3 hrs. increments which changes on every ½ hour e.g.: At 3:00 — compares to 12:00 data; at 3:30 — compares to 12:30, etc.

Rising: Trend is rising over past 3 hours
Steady: No change
Falling: Trend is falling over past 3 hours.

Sensor Search

• Hold the HEAT/DEW button for 3 seconds to search for the remote temperature/humidity sensor.
• The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is received, or for 3 minutes if no signal available.
  

Heat Index | Dew Point | Mold Risk

• Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view remote Heat Index.
• Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view remote Dew Point.
• Press the HEAT/DEW button a third time to view indoor and remote Mold Risk (0, LOW, MED, HI)

Forecast

1. The weather station offers these 6 forecast icons based on barometric pressure.
2. When the forecast would normally be Rain or T-Storm and the outdoor temperature is below 32°F, the forecast will show Snow.
3. Wind indicators will show on T-Storm and Snow forecast.

Forecast Trend Arrows

Rising: Weather will improve
Steady: No change
Falling: Weather will worsen

Intelligent Weather Forecast:

• This station learns. Please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration.
• This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.

Low Battery

• Battery by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the sensor.
• Battery by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the weather station.

Restart

When the outdoor readings show dashes:

• Bring the sensor in the house at least five feet from the forecast station.
• Remove batteries from the sensor, as well as, the batteries and AC adapter from the forecast station.
• Press any button 20 times.
• After 15 minutes insert batteries into the sensor and station and re-connect the adapter.
• Wait 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. Place sensor outside in shaded location.

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Care and Maintenance

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium, or Rechargeable Batteries.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment when it is not used for an extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.

Warranty and Support

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.

Before returning a product, please contact our friendly customer support with questions or visit our online help:

Phone: 1-608-782-1610

Online Product Support and Registration: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

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