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La Crosse Technology WS-7078UF Instruction Manual

Wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled weather station
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  • Page 1 WS-7078UF Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Function Keys 12/24 hour Time Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) Setting Day, Date, and Year Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast Features...

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents/Additional Equipment

    INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The indoor weather station (Figure 1). 2. One TX4U remote thermo/hygro sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 3. Three each, ½” Philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. Time LCD Date LCD Forecast LCD Indoor LCD...

  • Page 4: About Wwvb

    ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the weather station.

  • Page 5: Quick Set-Up Guide

    QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather station and remote thermo/hygro sensor 3 to 5 apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first then into the indoor weather station.

  • Page 6: Detailed Set-Up Guide

    DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE BATTERY INSTALLATION A. Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor 1. Pull the cylindrical rain cover off the remote thermo/hygro sensor. 2. Remove the battery cover (located on the backside of the remote thermo/hygro sensor, above the mounting post and bracket). 3.

  • Page 7: Program Mode

    FUNCTION KEYS The Secondary Buttons are located directly below the Primary Buttons, and behind the La Crosse Technology shield on the face of the unit. To access the Secondary Buttons: place a solid object in the slot (above the shield) and gently pull out and down.

  • Page 8: 12/24 Hour Time Setting

    A. 12 or 24 Hour Time Setting 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “CH” button to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time. 3.

  • Page 9: Daylight Saving Time Setting

    Note: There are more time zones represented by numbers than there are represented by 3 letter abbreviations. If you live in North America you need only be concerned with the ones in the chart above. 5. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm your selection and advance to the Daylight Saving Time setting.

  • Page 10: Time Setting (Wwvb & Manual)

    D. Time There are two methods by which the time can be set: 1. Automatically via WWVB reception, or 2. Manually. 1. WWVB (Remote Control Time) This method requires you to do nothing, except wait for the signal to be received and to select a time zone. Reception usually takes approximately 6-10 minutes during optimal conditions.

  • Page 11: Setting Day, Date, And Year

    increasing the minutes by increments of 1 with each press of the “CH” button. g. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the minutes and to advance to the Day, Date, and Year setting mode. Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time during PM hours.

  • Page 12: Selecting °F Or °C

    12. The default-year will be flashing. 13. Press and release the “CH” button to set the current year. 14. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and to advance to the °F or °C setting mode. F. Selecting °F or °C 1.

  • Page 13: Weather Forecast Icons

    The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate. The weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time. The WS-7078UF averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast, creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24 hours after the unit has been set-up, reset, or moved from one altitude to another (i.e.
  • Page 14 There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the FORECAST LCD: Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds).

  • Page 15: Indoor Temperature, Humidity, & Comfort

    VI—Adding Remote Thermo/hygro Sensors). IV. Minimum and Maximum Temperature Records The WS-7078UF keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM temperature and the time and date of their occurrence, for both the indoor and outdoor modes.
  • Page 16 temperature (along with the humidity measured at that time) and the time and date of occurrence are displayed. The maximum records will display for 20 seconds. 5. While “MAX” is still displayed press and release the “IN” button again to return to the current data display. . B.

  • Page 17: Alarm (Setting, Snoozing, & Stopping)

    A. Setting the Alarm (Alarms 1 and 2) Note: There are two alarms that can be set. Each alarm will sound for a complete duration of 2 minutes. 1. Press and hold the “AL1” button for 5 seconds or until the alarm-time display flashes in the DATE LCD.

  • Page 18: Additional Remote Thermo/Hygro Sensors

    VI. Adding Remote Thermo/hygro Sensors (OPTIONAL) The WS-7078UF is able to receive signals from as many as 3 different remote thermo/hygro sensors. The remote sensor model(s) that you choose will come with their own set of instructions, follow these instructions for a complete guide to setting up.

  • Page 19: (Set-Up, Viewing, & Operation) Mounting

    B. Viewing and Operating with Multiple Thermo/hygro Sensors 1. To view the temperature of a different remote 2. To view the Minimum/Maximum temperature of a 3. Pressing and releasing the “OUT” button once will 4. To reset the Minimum/Maximum readings it is necessary MOUNTING thermo/hygro sensor press and release the “CH”...
  • Page 20 Note: Before permanently mounting ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the indoor weather station. Changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    8. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the remote thermo/hygro 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 22 3) Remove batteries for five 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) Solution: Be sure correct time zone and daylight saving time are selected.

  • Page 23: Maintenance & Care

    • Do not submerge in water. • Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. • Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the unit. Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range: Indoor: Outdoor: Relative humidity measuring range: Indoor Temperature checking interval: Indoor Humidity checking interval: Outdoor Temperature and Humidity checking interval (Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor): Outdoor Temperature and humidity reception (Indoor Weather Station): Transmission Range: Power Supply: Indoor Weather Station: Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor: Battery life cycle: Recommended battery type:...

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    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 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 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610...

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