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La Crosse Technology WS-8015U Instruction Manual
Summary of WS-8015U
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Ws-8015u wireless 433 mhz weather station with sun/moon time instruction manual.
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2 table of contents topic page inventory of contents/ additional equipment 3 quick set up guide 4 about wwvb 4 detailed set up guide 5-6 battery installation 5 start up sequence 6 explanation of lcd information 7 function key layout 7 program mode 8-13 time, 12/24 hour mode and date setting 8 city l...
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3 inventory of contents 1. Ws-8015u—indoor weather station 2. Tx4u—remote thermo/hygro (temperature/humidity) sensor 3. Instruction manual and warranty card additional equipment (not included) 1. Five fresh aa 1.5v alkaline batteries. 2. One wall-mounting screw (optional) about wwvb (radio-controlle...
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4 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 t...
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5 detailed set-up guide i. Battery installation batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems, make sure that the batteries do not spring free. Also be sure to insert alkaline batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then the indoor weather station. Initial set up should be done...
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6 ii. Start up sequence a. Initial start 1. Immediately after the batteries have been installed, the indoor weather station will sound a “beep”, and the lcd will completely light up for a brief moment. 2. All information will then appear in normal mode, with “12:00” as the default time and “1.1” as ...
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7 5. Once the time and date are set, the indoor weather station will conduct a search every night at midnight and correct to the accurate time and date (daylight saving time is automatic). If the signal has been received in the past 24 hours, the reception indicator will be displayed. Iii. Explanati...
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8 iv. Function key layout a. The below picture shows the eight function keys used in programming and operation of your indoor weather station v. Program mode 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 p...
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9 b. Time, 12/24 hour mode and date setting the wwvb signal will override any manual set time and date information. The time will be based on the time zone selected. 1. Press and hold the “set” button for 1 second. 2. The hour is now flashing. 3. Press and release the “+” or “–“ button to select the...
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10 c. City location setting the list of the cities available is listed after this section. 1. Press and hold the “set” button for 1 second. 2. Press and release the “set” button 6 times. 3. The country location will flash (usa default/factory setting). 4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to se...
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11 d. City location listing the following list of city locations is entered in the database. Due the limited memory, 245 cities are listed. Every attempt has been made to provide a location close to all parts of north america. The choices were based first on state capitals, then nearby locations bas...
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12 in indiana mn minnesota nd north dakota, cont. Evv evansville ael albert lea gfk grand forks huf terre haute bji bemidji ne nebraska ind indianapolis dlh duluth gri grand island sbn south bend gpo grand portage lnk lincoln ks kansas inl international falls oma omaha ddc dodge city stp st. Paul sn...
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13 ok oklahoma tx texas (cont.) wv west virginia 17k boise city dfw dallas/ft. Worth crw charleston law lawton elp el paso hlg wheeling okc oklahoma city hou houston wy wyoming tul tulsa lrd laredo byg buffalo or oregon odo odessa cpr casper bno burns sat san antonio cys cheyenne eug eugene ut utah ...
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14 canada city listing code city code city code city edm edmonton yel yellowknife cht charlotte town alb calgary ott ottawa mon montreal van vancouver sud sudbury que quebec win winnipeg thu thunder bay reg regina fre fredericton tor toronto whi whitehorse hal halifax mexico city listings code city ...
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15 f. Weather measurement units ( °f/°c, inhg/hpa) 1. Press and hold the “set” button for 1 second. 2. Press and release the “set” button 11 times. 3. The selected temperature units will now flash ( °f default/factory setting). 4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select °f (fahrenheit) or °...
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16 16. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the storm warning setting. This can be set to 0.09, 0.12, 0.15, 0.18, 0.21, 0.24, or 0.27 inhg (from 3 to 9 hpa). This setting will determine how much of a drop in air pressure over six hours will sound the storm warning alarm. 17. Press and re...
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17 features and operations a. Sunrise/set and moonrise/set calculation the indoor weather station will calculate the sunrise/set moonrise/set each day based on the location entered through the programming mode. To view another location and/or date without affecting the programmed city location and d...
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18 m. Press and release the “set” key to advance to the month setting. N. The month is now flashing (the current month). O. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the month desired. P. Press and release the “set” key to advance to the date setting. Q. The date is now flashing (the current da...
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19 b. Moon phase 1. There are 12 moon phases shown on the indoor weather station; the black portion signifies the portion of the moon visible in the sky. Thus, when the moon icon is all black, it is a full moon. The indoor weather station is programmed with all moon phases from the year 2000 until 2...
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20 2. Outdoor minimum and maximum temperature and humidity the indoor weather station automatically stores the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature and humidity. The minimum and maximum values are updated automatically when a new minimum or maximum is recorded, or until manually reset. A. The out...
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21 f. Follow the detailed set-up guide for programming and operating instructions. 2. Viewing and operating with multiple remote sensors a. To view the temperature of a different remote sensor press and release the “channel” button. A shift from one “boxed” number to the next should be observed in t...
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22 g. Press and release the “set” key to return to the normal display mode (or the display will timeout after fifteen seconds and return to the normal mode automatically). 3. Canceling the temperature alarm while sounding a. While the alarm is sounding, press any key to mute the alarm. The temperatu...
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23 1. Weather icons a. There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed at various times in the center of the indoor weather station. I sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Ii sun with clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to ...
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24 when the air pressure stabilizes or begins to rise. I. Storm warning alarm 1. An alarm can be set to warn of a drop in air pressure. 2. Please follow the programming instructions in section f of the detailed set up guide to activate this alarm 3. When the air pressure drops by the level set, an a...
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25 7. Air pressure trends can be determined by simply glancing at the bar graph. A. If the bars are rising (higher on the right than the left) then the air pressure has a rising trend, and the weather should improve. B. If the bars are dropping (lower on the right than the left) then the air pressur...
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26 vii. Mounting note: before permanently mounting, ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive signals from the sensors and wwvb signal at the desired location. To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting the remote thermo/hygro sensor (or any sensor) where direct sunlight c...
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27 2. Mounting with adhesive tape a. 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. B. Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape. C. Press firmly onto the design...
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28 maintenance and care instructions a. Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. B. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings. C. Do not submerge in water. D. Im...
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29 troubleshooting problem: the lcd is faint. Solution: 1) set the lcd contrast to a higher level. 2) replace batteries. Problem: no outdoor temperature/humidity is displayed. Solution: 1) remove all batteries, reinsert into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then into the indoor weather station....
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30 specifications radio-controlled time signal wwvb, 60 khz from ft. Collins, co indoor weather station recommended operating temperature 32 °f to 122°f (0°c to 50°c) lcd contrast 8 levels (1-8) sunrise/set, moonrise/set, and moon phase dates available january 1, 2000 through december 31, 2099 tempe...
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31 power supply weather center: 3 x aa (iec lr6) 1.5v batteries. Thermo hygro sensor: 2 x aa (iec lr6) 1.5v batteries. Dimensions (l x w x h) indoor weather station 7.75 x10.00 x 1.00 inches (196 x 254 x 25mm) remote thermo/hygro sensor 1.56 x 0.78 x 4.29 inches (40 x 20 x 110 mm) warranty informati...
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32 the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. La crosse technology, ltd will not assume liability for incidental, consequenti...
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A. City location listing the following list of city locations is entered in the database. Due the limited memory, 245 cities are listed. Every attempt has been made to provide a location close to all parts of north america. The choices were based first on state capitals, then nearby locations based ...
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2 in indiana mn minnesota nd north dakota, cont. Evv evansville ael albert lea gfk grand forks huf terre haute bji bemidji ne nebraska ind indianapolis dlh duluth gri grand island sbn south bend gpo grand portage lnk lincoln ks kansas inl international falls oma omaha ddc dodge city stp st. Paul sny...
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3 ok oklahoma tx texas (cont.) wv west virginia 17k boise city dfw dallas/ft. Worth crw charleston law lawton elp el paso hlg wheeling okc oklahoma city hou houston wy wyoming tul tulsa lrd laredo byg buffalo or oregon odo odessa cpr casper bno burns sat san antonio cys cheyenne eug eugene ut utah l...
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4 2. Canada city listing code city code city code city edm edmonton yel yellowknife cht charlotte town alb calgary ott ottawa mon montreal van vancouver sud sudbury que quebec win winnipeg thu thunder bay reg regina fre fredericton tor toronto whi whitehorse hal halifax 3. Mexico city listings code ...