La Crosse Wireless Weather Station Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Contents Language Page ___________________________________________________________________ English French 35 37 Spanish...
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents Features Setting Up Battery Installation Function keys LCD Screen and Settings Atomic time -WWVB Radio Controlled Time Manual Settings Weather Forecast and Tendency Display of Indoor Temperature and Humidity Reading Display of Outdoor Temperature Reading Display of Outdoor Minimum and Maximum records Display of Indoor Minimum and Maximum records Ice Alarm...
Page 3: Inventory Of Contents
INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-of- This product offers: the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY. INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the transmitters: follow your climatic variations...
Page 4 FEATURES: The Weather Station Hanging hole Battery compartment Display cover Function Keys Ice Alarm Key Foldout Stand • Atomic time function (WWVB Radio controlled time) with manual setting options • Daylight Saving Time ON/OFF • Hour and minute display • Calendar display •...
Page 5 Oscar Outlook Forecaster • Temperature display in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) selectable • Indoor and Outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording • All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset • Low battery indicator • Wall hanging or free standing The Outdoor Temperature Sensor •...
Page 6 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the Weather Station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the Weather Station.
Page 7 Remove the cover at the back of the Weather Station. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking). Replace compartment cover. INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The temperature sensor uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline battery.
Page 8 sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to it BATTERY CHANGE: It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units (Battery life see Specifications below).
Page 9 SET key (Manual Setting): • Press to enter the set mode for the following functions: Time zone, Daylight saving time ON/OFF, Manual time, Year, Month, Date, Weekday and °C/°F settings. MIN/ MAX key • To toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and maximum/ minimum indoor temperature data •...
Page 10 LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS: Transmitter low battery icon Outdoor Temperature Ice alarm icon Outdoor signal reception icon* Min / Max icon Weather Forecast icon (Oscar Outlook) Receiver low battery icon Indoor humidity %RH Indoor Temperature Time reception icon Time display Display "Calendar"...
Page 11 2,000 miles away through the internal antenna in the Weather Station. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The wireless weather station will search for a signal every night when reception is best.
Page 12 After the top of the minute, a tone will sound for every second. It is possible that your wireless weather station may not be exactly on the second due to the variance in the quartz. However, the clock will adjust the quartz timing over the course of several days to be very accurate;...
Page 13 TIME ZONE SETTING: flashing The time zone default of the Weather station is -5 hr. To change to another time zone: Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). Using the + key, set the time zone. The range runs between 0 to -12 hr, in consecutive 1hour intervals.
Page 14 MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the Weather Station is not able to detect the Atomic time (WWVB) signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) To set the clock: The hour digits start flashing in the time display section.
Page 15 weekday The date default of the Weather Station is 1. 1. of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. To do this: Using the + key, set the year required.
Page 16 Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the SET to exit the setting mode. WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY: The Weather Forecast Icons (Oscar Outlook): One of the 8 different weather icons (featuring Oscar Outlook with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of LCD, which indicates the different forecast weather condition due to the current outdoor temperature (temperature value detected by outdoor sensor): 69.8 to 78.7 °F...
Page 17 DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY READING: The indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the LCD. Indoor Relative Humidity % Indoor Temperature in °F DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE READING: The first LCD section shows the outdoor temperature. Outdoor Temperature in °F DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS:...
Page 18 Press the MIN/MAX button once more, the outdoor max temperature and the time of recording this temperature will be displayed. Press the MIN/ MAX button once more to advance to the indoor MIN/ MAX display. DISPLAY OF INDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS: In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX key three times, the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD.
Page 19 RESETTING THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX button to advance to the MIN/MAX records display. Press and hold the MIN/MAX key for about 2 seconds, this will reset all the indoor and outdoor MIN and MAX temperature records to the current temperature and time.
Page 20 915 MHz RECEPTION The Weather Station should receive the temperature data within 5 minutes after set-up. If the temperature data is not received 5 minutes after setting up (not successfully continuously, the outdoor display shows “- - -” ), please check the following points: The distance of the Weather Station or sensor should be at least 5 to 6.5 feet away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.
Page 21 To wall mount Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm.
Page 22 POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR: The sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the sensor. To wall mount: 1.
Page 23 CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. • When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings.
Page 24 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...
Page 25 All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
Page 26 State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610...
Page 27 This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.
Page 28 Contents Language Page ___________________________________________________________________ English French Spanish...
Page 29: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents Features Setting Up Battery Installation Function Keys LCD Screen and Settings Atomic Time -WWVB Radio Controlled Time Manual Settings Display of Indoor Temperature Reading Display of Outdoor Temperature Reading Display of Indoor Minimum and Maximum records Display of Outdoor Minimum and Maximum records Daily Indoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature display Daily Outdoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature display...
Page 30: Inventory Of Contents
INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-of-the-art new This product offers: wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY. INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors: follow your...
Page 31: Features
FEATURES: The Temperature Station Hanging hole Battery compartment Display cover Function Keys Foldout Stand...
Page 32 • Atomic Time function (WWVB Radio controlled time) or manual time setting options • Atomic Time reception On/Off • Daylight Saving Time ON/OFF • Hour and minute display • Calendar display Time zone option ±12 hours • • Wireless transmission at 915 MHz •...
Page 33: Setting Up
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Temperature Station by 915 MHz • Water-resistant casing • Wall mounting case (Mount in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine) SETTING UP: When one Sensor is used First, insert the batteries into the temperature sensor. (see “Install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor“).
Page 34 after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the Temperature Station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the Temperature Station.
Page 35 Temperature Station. Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following time as 12:00 and the indoor temperature will be displayed. If they are not shown in LCD after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them.
Page 36 Station and the sensor (see notes on “Mounting” and “915 MHz Reception”). Note: • Transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is not followed as described above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units and follow the set-up from step 1.
Page 37: Battery Installation
• Daily WWVB reception is attempted at full hour between 12:00 am to 6:00 am. If the reception is successful, there will no reception attempt until the following day. When this is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the received time.
Page 38 TEMPERATURE SENSOR The temperature sensor uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).
Page 39: Function Keys
Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. FUNCTION KEYS: Temperature Station: The Temperature Station has four easy to use function keys. SET key + key CH/- key MIN/ MAX key...
Page 40 SET key (Manual Setting): • Press and hold to enter the setting mode for the following settings: LCD contrast, Time zone, Daylight saving time ON/OFF, Atomic Time Reception (RCC) ON/OFF, 12/24 hr format, Manual time, Year, Month, Day and °C/°F settings. •...
Page 41: Lcd Screen And Settings
LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS: Time reception icon Time display "Weekday + Day" or Day + Month" or "Second" display Indoor Temperature Receiver low battery icon Daily indoor max Daily indoor temp min temp Channel No. Outdoor (Outdoor Sensor ID) Temperature Outdoor signal Sensor low battery reception icon*...
Page 42 *When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the temperature station, this icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is currently taking place.
Page 43: Atomic Time -Wwvb Radio Controlled Time
Earth’s Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The wireless weather station will search for a signal every night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station receives the time data from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.
Page 44: Manual Settings
Wireless Temperature Station may not be exactly on the second due to the variance in the quartz. However, the clock will adjust the quartz timing over the course of several days to be very accurate; under 0.10 seconds per day. MANUAL SETTINGS: The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode: •...
Page 45 LCD CONTRAST SETTING flashing The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels (0 to 7) to suit the user’s needs (default LCD contrast setting is LCD 4). To set the desired contrast level: The above display will be seen. Press the + key or CH/- key to select the level of contrast desired.
Page 46 The time zone default of the Temperature Station is -5 hr. To change to another time zone: Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). Using the + key or CH/- key, set the time zone. The range runs between -12 to +12 hour.
Page 47 TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING flashing In area where reception of the WWVB time is not possible, the time reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON). The digit “ON” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the LCD. Use the + key or CH/- key to turn OFF the time reception function.
Page 48 12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING flashing After setting time reception ON/OFF, press the SET key, “12 h” or “24 h” flashes in the LCD. (default 12 h) Press the + key or CH/- to select the “12 h” or “24 h” display mode. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting”...
Page 49 MANUAL TIME SETTING In case the Temperature Station is not able to detect the Atomic time (WWVB) signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. Hours (flashing) Minutes (flashing) To set the clock: The hour digits start flashing in the time display section.
Page 50 CALENDAR SETTING Year "Date. Month." (for 24h time display) "Month. Date." (for 12h time display) weekday The date default of the temperature station is 1. 1. of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually.
Page 51 Press the SET key to enter the month setting mode. The month digit will be flashing. Press the + key or CH/- key to set the month and then press the SET key to go to the day setting. The day digit will be flashing. Press the + key or CH/- key to set the day. Confirm with SET key and enter the “°F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING”...
Page 52: Display Of Indoor Temperature Reading
Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the SET key to exit the setting mode. DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE READING: The indoor temperature is measured and displayed on the second section of the LCD. Indoor Icon Indoor Temperature in °F...
Page 53: Display Of Outdoor Temperature Reading
DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE READING: The bottom LCD section shows the outdoor temperature. Outdoor icon Outdoor Temperature in °F DISPLAY OF INDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS: In normal display mode, press the MIN/MAX key once, the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD. Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed.
Page 54 Time and date of record Indoor icon Minimum indoor temp recorded Then press the MIN/MAX button one more time, the maximum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD. Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. Press three more time the MIN/ MAX button to go back to the normal display.
Page 55: Display Of Outdoor Minimum And Maximum Records
RESETTING THE INDOOR MINIMUM /MAXIMUM RECORDS In normal display mode, press the MIN/ MAX button once to advance to the indoor MIN temp display. Press the SET key once, this will reset the currently shown indoor minimum data recorded to the current time, date and temperature. Then press the MIN/MAX button once more to advance to the indoor MAX temp display.
Page 56 Time and date of record Outdoor icon Outdoor Channel No. Maximum outdoor temp recorded Press one more time the MIN/ MAX button to return to the normal display mode. RESETTING THE OUTDOOR MINIMUM /MAXIMUM RECORDS...
Page 57 Note: • It is required to reset the outdoor MIN/MAX records of different channels separately. • The outdoor minimum and maximum records are to be reset separately. In normal display mode, press the CH/- button to select a channel. The channel Identification No.
Page 58: Daily Indoor Minimum And Maximum Temperature Display
DAILY INDOOR MIN AND MAX TEMPERATURE DISPLAY This temperature station shows the daily minimum and maximum indoor temperature in normal display. Min daily Max daily indoor temp indoor temp Note: The daily minimum temperature record is reset automatically at 8:00 pm and the daily maximum temperature is reset automatically at 8:00 am every day.
Page 59: 915 Mhz Reception
Channel No. Min daily temp Max daily temp of the channel of the channel To view the daily MIN and MAX temperature of another channel, user shall press the CH key to shift to various channel display. Note: The daily minimum temperature record is reset automatically at 8:00 pm and the daily maximum temperature is reset automatically at 8:00 am every day.
Page 60 The distance of the Temperature Station or sensor should be at least 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters) away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets. Avoid positioning the Temperature Station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames.
Page 61: Mounting
MOUNTING POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE STATION: The Temperature Station has been designed to be hung onto wall or free standing. To wall mount Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm.
Page 62 Free standing With the stand, the Temperature Station can be placed onto any flat surface. POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR: The sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the sensor.
Page 63: Care And Maintenance
To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. 2. Clip the sensor onto the bracket. Note: Before permanently fixing the sensor wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable.
Page 64: 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. • Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes, this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce their accuracy.
Page 65: Warranty
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 66 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. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
Page 67 LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.
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