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Page 1: Weather Center
WS-2812U-IT Wireless Professional Weather Center Operations Manual Revision: 5... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………….……………...2 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………….………….5 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………..…6 FEATURES……………………………………………………………………………….………………..7 Wireless display……………………………………………………………….………………...7 Thermo-hygro sensor………………………………………………………….…………….…7 Wind sensor……………………………………………………………………………………...8 Rain Sensor………………………………………………………………………….………...…8 SET UP………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT OF THE SENSORS AND WIRELESS DISPLAY…………………..…9 Wind sensor…………………………………………………………………………………….10 Rain sensor………………………………………………………………………………..……10 Thermo-hygro sensor………………………………………………………………...……….11 Display and Heavy Weather Pro PC software…………………………………..………11 FUNCTION KEYS…………………………………………………………………………………….…..11 SET key…………………………………………………………………………..………………11 ▲UP ARROW key……………………………………………………………………………...12... -
Page 3: Introduction
The following Weather Alarms can be adjusted in ALARM set mode…………..…20 Default Weather Alarm values………………………………………………………..……20 Pressure Alarms………………………………………………………………………….…….21 Indoor Temperature Alarms……………………………………………………………..….21 Indoor Humidity Alarms……………………………………………………………….……..22 Outdoor Temperature Alarms……………………………………………………….……..22 Outdoor Humidity Alarms……………………………………………………………….…..23 Wind Gust Alarm……………………………………………………………………….……..23 Wind Direction Alarm…………………………………………………………………….… 24 24-hour Rainfall Alarm…………………………………………………………………….….24 HYSTERESIS……………………………………………………………………………………….………25 WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATORS……………………….………..25 Weather Forecast Icons……………………………………………………………………..25 Weather Tendency Indicator………………………………………………………………26... - Page 4 Heavy Weather Pro software allows you to use a PC to monitor and record weather data received from the La Crosse Technology® wireless weather station via a proprietary USB device that was provided with the 2800 series weather station.
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Page 5: Inventory Of Contents
Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete: Wind Sensor Rain Sensor Thermo-Hygro Wireless Display USB Transceiver TX63U-IT TX58UN-IT Sensor WS-2812U-IT USBTRX-10 TX59UN-1-IT USB wireless Mast holder Base sensor, Airflow cover Right angle interface for funnel top ... -
Page 6: Features
FEATURES: WIRELESS DISPLAY Time display in 12/24 hour time format Automatic time and date (PC time) update from USB transceiver if connected; otherwise, user must manually set Calendar display (date, month, year) Weather forecast with 3 weather icons (sunny, cloudy, and rainy) with weather tendency indicator ... -
Page 7: Wind Sensor
WIND SENSOR 100% solar-powered with built-in rechargeable alkaline power cell (not replaceable). High-efficient solar panels maintain operation throughout all seasons Transmission range: 200 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) RAIN SENSOR Self-emptying bucket Requires 2-AA alkaline batteries (not included) ... - Page 8 then 4 minutes for the rain sensor. If not successful within 4 minutes, the thermo-hygro sensor will stop looking for the other sensors. 5. Setup troubleshooting: If the sensor data fails to display for any of the outdoor sensors within 10 minutes, (“- - -“ is displayed), remove the batteries from all units for 1 minute and start the Setup procedure again at Step 1.
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Page 9: Wind Sensor
If the sensor wireless icons drop from the display as you move them into their intended locations, the sensors may be too far from the wireless display. Try moving the wireless display or the sensors closer and wait a few minutes to see if the wireless icons display again. -
Page 10: Function Keys
Position the display station to receive data from the thermo-hygro sensor and send data to the USBTRX-10, which plugs into the computer and downloads information to the Heavy Weather Pro PC software. Read the Release Notes to verify the correct software version and download the free Heavy Weather Pro PC software at: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/software.php The Software User’s Guide is found in the ?|Help menu item in the software after installation. -
Page 11: Min/Max Key
Stop the weather alarm when ringing MIN/MAX KEY Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data Stop the weather alarm when ringing MODE 1 DISPLAY: Press the SET key to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2 display: ... -
Page 12: Manual Settings
MANUAL SETTING: Press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode. The display will automatically return to Mode 1 display in 30 seconds if a key is not pressed. While in SET mode, each press of the SET key will advance to the next SET mode item: 1. - Page 13 12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING: The time can be set as 12-hour or 24-hour format. To change the time display: 1. The "12h" or "24h" digits will flash. 2. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle the value. 3.
- Page 14 1. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle between the unit “inch” or “mm” 2. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING The relative air pressure can be set as inHg (inches of mercury) or hPa (hectopascal).
- Page 15 STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING A storm warning is displayed by flashing of the down weather tendency arrow when the air pressure decreases a specified amount over six hours. The sensitivity value for the storm warning display can be set between .09 inHg to .27 inHg (3hPa to 9hPa). The default value is 0.15 inHg.
- Page 16 FACTORY RESET PROCEDURE WARNING: Performing a factory reset will erase all MIN/MAX values and weather data stored in the display's internal memory and return the weather units settings back to the factory defaults. If you have not yet uploaded the data to the Heavy Weather Pro software, the data will be lost. If you do not wish to reset the display to factory defaults, either: ...
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Page 17: Weather Alarm Operations
WEATHER ALARM OPERATIONS The Weather alarms can be set when certain weather conditions are met according to the requirements. For example, you can set the thresholds for the outdoor temperature to +104°F (high) and 14°F (low), while enabling the high alarm and disabling the low alarm (i.e. temperatures <14°F won’t trigger alarm, but temperatures >+104°F will). -
Page 18: Pressure Alarms
(In or Out) High PRESSURE ALARMS 1. In the normal display mode, press the ALARM key once. The high-pressure alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The pressure digit will flash. 3. -
Page 19: Indoor Humidity Alarms
INDOOR HUMIDITY ALARMS 1. The high indoor humidity alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will flash. 3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the high indoor humidity alarm value. -
Page 20: Outdoor Humidity Alarms
OUTDOOR HUMIDITY ALARMS 1. The high outdoor humidity alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will flash. 3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the high outdoor humidity alarm value. -
Page 21: 24-Hour Rainfall Alarm
7. Press the SET key to confirm the next wind direction value. A pointer icon will appear inside of the compass circle to indicate an alarm setting for that wind direction. You can set as many wind direction alarms as you desire. 8. -
Page 22: Weather Forecast Icons
WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS: Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. Every time a new average pressure value has been obtained (once per minute), this value is compared with an internal reference value. -
Page 23: Weather Tendency Indicator
weather forecast for the next 48-60 hours, as the Weather Center may mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude. WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR Working together with the weather icons is the weather tendency indicators (arrows located on the left and right sides of the weather icons). -
Page 24: Wind Direction And Wind Speed Measurement
Note: For accurate barometric pressure trend, the Weather Center should operate at the same altitude. Should the unit be moved, for instance from the ground to the second floor of the house, the readings for the next 48-60 hours shall be discarded. Note: The bar graph will scroll right to left regularly to prevent LCD burnout. -
Page 25: Reset The Min/Max Weather Data
3. MIN/MAX outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording 4. MIN/MAX dew point temperature with the date and time of recording 5. MIN/MAX outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording 6. MAX wind gust with the date and time of recording 7. -
Page 26: Specifications
Do not make any repair attempts to the unit. Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee. Never touch the exposed electronic circuit of the device as there is a danger of electric shock should it become exposed. -
Page 27: Wind Chill
0 to 12 bft 0 to 97.1 knots with resolution of 0.19 knots 0 to 50 m/s with resolution of 0.1 m/s (displays "OF.L" when > 111.62 mph; 49.9 m/s) WIND CHILL -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution -40ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1°C resolution (displays "OF.L"... -
Page 28: Power Consumption
POWER CONSUMPTION WEATHER CENTER 3 x C size batteries (IEC LR14, 1.5V) THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER 2 x C size batteries (IEC LR14, 1.5V) RAIN SENSOR 2 x AA size batteries (IEC LR6, 1.5V) WIND SENSOR Solar powered BATTERY LIFE Approximately 24 months (Alkaline batteries recommended) LIABILITY DISCLAIMER ... -
Page 29: Fcc Statement
FCC STATEMENT Statement according to FCC part 15.19: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 30: Warranty
La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. - Page 31 La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Customer Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support For more information: www.lacrossetechnology.com/2812 P a g e | 31...