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La Crosse Technology CA87092 Instructional Manual

Manual is about: Wind Speed Weather Station

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    Model: ca87092 instructional manual dc: 100317 table of contents wind speed weather station for online video support: http://bit.Ly/327-1414w_quicktips button location ............................................ Initial setup and assembly ......................... Button functions ....................

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    Initial setup and assembly - tx141w sensor outdoor sensor tx141w 3 “aaa” batteries back view aaa aaa aaa c c 1. Twist battery cover left to remove from sensor. Twist left power the weather station: 1. Insert ac adapter into the outlet and into the weather station 2. Insert three aaa batteries into t...

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    C c 2. Install two “c” batteries according to polarity. 3. The red led light will flash when transmitting . 4. Replace the battery cover 5. Insert pole into bottom of sensor and secure with two screws. Do not over tighten screws turn right to tighten connect connect the sensor to the base screws int...

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    6. Align the square opening on the pole over the square of the mounting bracket. 7. Turn the knob to tighten the bracket to the pole . Note: you can attach to a different pole (1.2 inches, 3.1 cm diameter) into the sensor, instead of using the mounting bracket. Screw until tight. Do not over tighten...

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    Alerts • hold alerts button to enter alerts settings • or to adjust value • press alerts to confirm alert activation • press alerts button to toggle between alerts • press to arm alerts • press to disarm alerts • press alerts to confirm button functions light hi-low-off (down) • press to view channe...

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    A b d e f sensor reception icon - feels like, heat index and dew point - current speed (30 second average) - top speed reading (past 60 minutes) - color wind speed graph (based on current speed) - wind cup icon (spins with wind speed) - wind speed unit (mph or kmh) wind speed alert - - a b c d e g h...

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    • hold the time set button to enter settings menu. • move through settings with the time set button. • the and buttons will adjust settings. • exit at anytime with the light button. Settings: i a b d e f h c forecast icon forecast trend indicator - - - - outdoor humidity humidity trend icon - - outd...

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    1. Beep on (default) or off 2. Atomic on (default) or off 3. Select time zone (est default) cst mst time zone atlantic eastern central mountain pacific alaska hawaiian ast est pst akt hat 4. Select dst on (default) or off 5. Choose 12 (default) or 24 hour time 6. Set hours 7. Set minutes 8. Set year...

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    Color wind speed graph the wind speed graph with color sections is based on current wind speed. One segment will flash indicating current wind speed. Orange red color 0 - 14 15 - 19 20 - 24 over 25 blue yellow speed the wind cup icon will spin at varying speeds according to the current speed. Top wi...

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    Setting alert value and arming individual alerts are separate functions. Set alert value: 1. Hold the alerts button for 3 seconds to enter alert set mode. 2. The high wind speed alert value will blink in set mode. 3. Press the or buttons to adjust the values. 4. Press the alerts button to confirm an...

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    Press the heat/dew button repeatedly to toggle between feels like, heat index and dew point temperatures. Arm/disarm alerts: 1. Press and release the alerts button to select an alert. Hi and lo will flash. 2. Press the button to arm the alert. 3. Press the button to disarm the alert. 4. The hi or lo...

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    Forecast information intelligent weather forecast: note: snowy icon will appear in place of rainy and stormy icons when the outdoor temperature is below 32°f. Sunny partly sunny cloudy rainy stormy snowy forecast tendency indicators (up, right and down arrows) rising pressure steady pressure falling...

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    The wind station will accommodate up to two additional thermo-hygro sensors (tx141th-bch ) on channels 2 and 3. Note: the tx141w sensor must be on channel 1. Press the button to view sensors on other channels. Setup additional sensors to the wind station: 1. Remove the battery cover from all the sen...

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    Position wind sensor • for the most accurate wind speed readings, mount the tx141w sensor as the highest object for 50 feet in all directions. • cups should be on the top of the sensor. Mount vertically. • the maximum wireless transmission range to the wind station is over 300 feet (91 meters) in op...

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    Position optional add on sensors • mount the outdoor sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred. • the maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors. • be sure ...

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    Add on sensor(s): 1. Slide battery cover down and lift off sensor. 2. Remove old batteries and install fresh “aa” batteries. 3. Hold the button on the weather station for 5 seconds to search for the sensor. Tx141w sensor mounted: 1. Grab the vented portion of the sensor and turn counter clockwise. 2...

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    Care and maintenance • do not mix old and new batteries • do not mix alkaline, standard, lithium or rechargeable batteries • always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. • replace all batteries of a set at the same time. • clean the battery contacts and a...

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    Indoor • temperature range: 32°f to 122°f (0°c to 50°c) • humidity range: 10% - 99% (rh) outdoor • temperature range: -40°f to 140°f (-40°c to 60°c) • humidity range 10% - 99% (rh) • wind speed range: 0 - 99 mph (0-159 kmh) power • wind station primary ac power: 5-volt ac power adapter • ac6 adapter...

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    Fcc statement caution! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate...