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La Crosse Technology WS-8010U Instruction Manual

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Wireless 433 MHz
Giant Radio Controlled Weather Center
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  • Page 1 WS-8010U Wireless 433 MHz Giant Radio Controlled Weather Center Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/ Additional Equipment Quick Set-up Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Function Keys/Buttons LCD Contrast Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Language Setting 12/24 hour Time Setting Selecting °F or °C World Time Setting World/Local Time Display Setting Graphic Time Display Options/Settings...

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/ Additional Equipment

    INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. WS-8010U—Giant Radio Controlled Weather Center. 2. TX4U—Remote Thermo-Hygro (temperature-humidity) includes: mounting bracket/receptor, rain cover, and two mounting screws. 3. Instruction manual and warranty card. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Three fresh 1.5V C batteries. 2. Two fresh 1.5V AA batteries.
  • Page 4 arrow, sliding the battery cover off. 3. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (avoid start-up problems—make sure they do not spring free). 4. Replace the battery cover, and place the rain cover snugly onto the sensor. B.

  • Page 5: Program Mode

    PROGRAM MODE Indicates world time is shown WWVB Tower Icon Time display (indicates time reception) Indoor temperature Indoor humidity display display Tendency Forecast arrow icons Outdoor humidity Outdoor display temperature display Minute dots Satellite icon (indicates Date/Rain display Hour outdoor transmission) Triangle The Program Mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each function separately, or you can follow the instructions entirely to program the Weather Center...

  • Page 6: Lcd Contrast Setting

    SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST 1. Press the SET button, the default setting “LCD 5” will flash in the DATE DISPLAY. 2. There are 8 LCD contrast levels to choose from—“LCD 0” is the lightest and “LCD 7” is the darkest. 3.

  • Page 7: 12/24 Hour Time Setting

    English French Italian Dutch Danish Spanish Japanese German 4. Press the SET button to confirm, and to advance to the 12/24 hour setting mode. 12/24 HOUR SELECTION 1. Press the SET button five times to enter the 12/24 hour selection mode. 2.

  • Page 8: World/Local Time Display Setting

    WORLD/LOCAL TIME DISPLAY Note: The World and Local Time can be displayed in three different ways. The Local Time can be the constant time shown, the World Time can be the constant time shown, or the World/Local Time can be displayed so that they show intermittently.

  • Page 9: Time And Date Settings

    1. Press the SET button nine times to enter the Graphic Time Display Options setting mode. 2. The default setting “1” will flash in the DATE DISPLAY. 3. To shift to other Graphic Time Display Options, press the + button. The flashing option number in the DATE DISPLAY will shift from 1 through to 4 (depending on how many times the + button is pressed).

  • Page 10: Features

    The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate, basing the weather forecast solely upon the change of air-pressure over time. The WS-8010U averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast— creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24 hours after the Weather Center has been set-up, reset, or moved from one altitude to another (i.e.

  • Page 11: Additional Sensors (Set-Up & Selection)

    A TX4U will monitor temperature and humidity (it is the same model that comes with the WS-8010U), a TX3U will monitor temperature only, and the TX3UP monitors temperature via a 10 foot probe for use in pools, spas, etc.

  • Page 12: Date/Rainfall Display

    4. In sequential order, install batteries into the sensors (follow the same battery installation procedures seen in section I. A). 5. Install batteries into the Weather Center. 6. Follow the Programming Mode instructions to program and set-up the Weather Center. B.

  • Page 13: Rain Gauge Set-Up

    #2. RAIN GAUGE SET-UP (optional) The WS-8010U has the optional feature of adding the TX5U Rain Gauge, which can be purchased through the same dealer as the WS-8010U or by contacting La Crosse Technology directly. The rain gauge will measure rain as Total Rain in inches, or as 24-hour Rainfall in inches.
  • Page 14 4. Press key #3 while the MINIMUM outdoor temperature is still displayed. “MAX” is now flashing to the right of where the forecast icon was, the MAXIMUM outdoor temperature and humidity, the time and the date of occurrence are all shown in the LCD. 5.

  • Page 15: Mounting

    MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting ensure that the Weather Center is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the Weather Center, and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours.
  • Page 16 6. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the sensor) into the receptor of the mounting bracket. B. MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE 1. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    3) Remove batteries for 5 minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing buttons. 4) If there are still problems, contact La Crosse Technology. Problem: Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct).

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.

  • Page 19: Warranty Information

    (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination.
  • Page 20 FCC ID: OMO-01TX (sensor), OMO-01RX (receiver) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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