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Page 1: Weather Center
WS-2811U-IT Wireless Professional Weather Center Operations Manual Revision: 10... -
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-2811U-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: Rain 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 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. MOUNTING THE SENSORS AND PLACEMENT OF THE WIRELESS DISPLAY: IMPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes.
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Page 9: Wind Sensor
WIND SENSOR The wind sensor must be installed with the front of the sensor (the solar panel) facing true South, or the reported wind direction will not be accurate. Mount within the 200-foot wireless range of the thermo-hygro sensor and on the same side of the house. The roof may or may not be an ideal mounting location. -
Page 10: Function Keys
FUNCTION KEYS: SET KEY Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode, where the following can be changed: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Date setting, °F/°C temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather tendency threshold setting, Storm warning threshold setting, Storm Alarm On/ Off setting, Wind direction display type, and Factory reset ... -
Page 11: Mode 1 Display
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: Pressure history graph displays 24 hour history ... -
Page 12: Manual Settings
MANUAL SETTINGS: 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.
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Page 16: Weather Alarm Operations
Press the MIN/MAX key or the ALARM key to exit SET mode, or Simply wait 30 seconds until the SET mode times out and returns to the Mode 1 display. To reset the display to the factory defaults, follow the procedure below. WARNING: A factory reset will erase the connection between the display and the thermo-hygro sensor and require the all sensor connections to be re-established. -
Page 17: Default Weather Alarm Values
Press the ALARM key to enter ALARM mode. Subsequent presses of the ALARM key will advance to the next weather alarm section. Note: Weather alarms can also be set from the Heavy Weather Pro software. Consult the Heavy Weather Pro Software User’s Guide for instructions. THE FOLLOWING WEATHER ALARMS CAN BE ADJUSTED IN ALARM SETTING MODE: ... -
Page 18: Indoor Temperature Alarms
6. Press the ALARM key once. The Low Pressure alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The pressure digit will flash. 8. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the low-pressure alarm value. -
Page 19: Outdoor Temperature Alarms
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALARMS 1. The high outdoor temperature alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will flash. 3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the high outdoor temp alarm value. -
Page 20: Wind Direction Alarm
WIND DIRECTION ALARM Multiple wind direction alarms can be set simultaneously if desired. 1. The wind direction alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The wind direction arrow on the outside of the compass circle will flash with the corresponding compass direction or degrees reading displayed in the center of the compass. -
Page 21: Hysteresis
HYSTERESIS To compensate for fluctuation of the weather data, which may cause the weather alarm to ring constantly if the measured reading is close to the alarm level, a Weather data Hysteresis hysteresis function has been implemented for each weather alarm. -
Page 22: Weather Tendency Indicator
If the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes. The displayed icon forecasts the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. -
Page 23: Air Pressure History Graph
AIR PRESSURE HISTORY GRAPH The LCD shows the relative air pressure value and the air pressure history on a bar graph. Press the SET key to toggle between Mode1 and Mode2 of the display. Mode 1: The bar graph displays the air pressure history of the past 24 hours in seven steps. -
Page 24: Rainfall Measurement
Mode 2 displays the following wind data: Wind direction Wind chill in F or C Wind gust in mph, km/h, bft, knots or m/s RAINFALL MEASUREMENT The 1hour, 24-hour, week, month or total rainfall measurement is displayed on the LCD, in the unit of inch or mm. -
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
To reset the rainfall reading, press the ▲UP ARROW key. The total rainfall amount will be reset to 0, and the time is updated to current time. Note: Until the first rainfall total reset is performed, the time and date of the total rainfall are displayed as "- - -.--.----". -
Page 26: Outdoor Temperature/Dew Point
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE / DEW POINT -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution -9.9°C to +59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) OUTDOOR HUMIDITY 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (“- -” displayed if < 1%, "99" displayed if 99%) WIND SPEED/ GUST 0 to 111.8 mph with resolution of 0.22 mph 0 to 180 km/h with resolution of 0.36 km/h... -
Page 27: Outdoor Data Reception
OUTDOOR DATA RECEPTION Temperature and humidity data every 13 seconds Wind data every 17 seconds Rain data every 19 seconds AIR PRESSURE 8.86 inHg to 32.46 inHg 300 hPa to 1099 hPa Relative pressure pre-set range: 27.17 to 31.90 inHg (919 to 1080 hPa) measured every 15 seconds TRANSMISSION RANGE Thermo-hygro: 200 feet in open space... -
Page 28: Liability Disclaimer
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment. Please contact the local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection. -
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 For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Customer Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support For more information: www.lacrossetechnology.com/2811 P a g e | 31...