1. DL manuals
  2. La Crosse Technology
  3. Weather Station
  4. WS-9016TWC
  5. Instruction Manual

La Crosse Technology WS-9016TWC Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Radio-controlled Sun/Moon Weather Station

Summary of WS-9016TWC

  • Page 1

    Ws-9016twc wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled sun/moon weather station instruction manual.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Topic page inventory of contents/additional equipment 3 about wwvb 4 quick set-up guide 5 detailed set-up guide battery installation 6 program mode function keys 7-8 lcd screen 9 manual settings sequence 9 lcd contrast setting 10 city location setting 10 time zone setting 11 daylight saving time (ds...

  • Page 3

    Inventory of contents 1. The indoor weather station (figure 1). 2. One tx6u remote temperature sensor with mounting bracket (figure 2). 3. Three each, ½” philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. Additional equipment (not included) removable st...

  • Page 4

    4 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 ...

  • Page 5

    5 quick set-up guide hint: use good quality alkaline batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather station and remote temperature sensor 3 to 5 feet apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor firs...

  • Page 6

    Detailed set-up guide i. Battery installation 6 a. Remote temperature sensor 1. Remove the mounting bracket. The bracket snaps on and off easily. 2. Remove the battery cover, by sliding the cover down. 3. Observing the correct polarity install 2 aa batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid...

  • Page 7

    7 ii. Program mode programming note: if 30 seconds are allowed to pass or either the in or the out button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. A. Function keys weather station: the ...

  • Page 8

    8 3. Minus (-) button • decrease value in all setting modes • decrease the digits • stop the alarm during alarm ringing 4. Sun/moon button • enter the sun/moon setting mode • start the sun/moon time calculation of the selected city • stop the alarm during alarm ringing 5. Alarm set button • enter th...

  • Page 9

    B. Lcd screen the lcd screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time and date, sun/moon data, indoor data, weather forecast and outdoor data. Outdoor transmitter identification number outdoor temperature in °c or ºf outdoor data signal reception indicator weather forecast icon i...

  • Page 10

    Lcd contrast setting 10 the lcd contrast can be set within 8 levels, from lcd 0 to lcd7 (the default setting is lcd 5): 1. Press and hold the “set” button until the digit starts flashing in the lcd. Last digit flashing 2. Press and release the plus (+) or minus (-) button to view all levels of contr...

  • Page 11

    Time zone setting 11 flashing the default (factory set) time zone of the indoor weather station is est –5 (the default time zone for the default city, washington d.C.). To set a different time zone: 1. The current time zone value starts flashing on the lcd. 2. Press and release plus (+) or minus (-)...

  • Page 12

    Wwvb on/off setting digits flashing tower icon flashing in areas where reception of the wwvb time is not possible the wwvb time reception function can be turned off. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (the default setting is on). 1. The digit “on” will start flashing on the lcd. 2. P...

  • Page 13

    Manual time setting in case the indoor weather station cannot detect the wwvb signal (for example due to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. 1. The hour digit will start flashing on the lcd. 2. Press and release...

  • Page 14

    Calendar setting date month year (for 24h display) month date year (for 12h display) the default (factory set) date of the indoor weather station is 1. 1. In the year 2001. Once the radio-controlled time signal is received the date is automatically updated. If the signals are not received the date c...

  • Page 15

    Snooze setting 15 digit flashing the snooze time can be set from off to a maximum time of 30 minutes. The default (factory) setting is off. 1. The digits “off” will start flashing in the lcd. 2. Press and release the plus (+) or minus (-) button to set the snooze time. Each pressing of the button wi...

  • Page 16

    Weather forecast icon sensitivity setting 16 iii. For locations with rapid changes of weather conditions, the weather icons can be set to a different level for faster display of weather conditions. Digit flashing 1. The current sensitivity value will start flashing. 2. Press and release the plus (+)...

  • Page 17

    6. Press and release the plus (+) or minus (-) button to set the alarm minute. 7. Press and release the “set” button to confirm and exit the alarm setting. Note: the maximum alarm ring duration is 3 minutes . The alarm setting can be activated or deactivated by pressing the “alarm on/off” button. Th...

  • Page 18

    Note: it will take a few seconds until the sun/moon data will be displayed. The display will return after 3 minutes to normal mode. The “ch” button can also be used to return immediately to the normal display mode. If only a specific data is changed, e.G. Only a different city is selected, the “sun/...

  • Page 19

    Weather forecast and weather tendency: weather forecasting icons: 19 note: the weather forecast icons of this indoor weather station are a prediction of what the weather is going to do in the next 12 to 20 hours. These are not indications of the current weather. Weather icons in the fourth section o...

  • Page 20

    Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the indoor weather station has been designed for use in. In areas that experience sudden changes in weather (for example...

  • Page 21

    21 the last lcd section can show the outdoor temperature, the reception indicator and the minimum or maximum reading. A number beside the temperature will also be shown if more than one remote temperature sensor has been used. Toggling and resetting the outdoor recordings: 1. To toggle between the o...

  • Page 22

    22 note: when setting up multiple units it is important to remove the batteries from all existing units in operation. Then insert batteries into all the remote temperature sensor units in numeric sequence. Second, install batteries into the indoor weather station. Transmission problems will arise if...

  • Page 23

    23 the remote temperature sensor the remote temperature sensor can be mounted in two ways: • with the use of screws • using the adhesive tape a. Mounting with screws 1. Remove the mounting bracket from the remote temperature sensor. 2. Place the mounting bracket over the desired location. 3. Through...

  • Page 24

    24 the indoor temperature station the indoor temperature station can be mounted in two ways: • with the table stand • on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw (not included) a. Using the table stand the indoor temperature station comes with the table stand already mounted. If you wish to use...

  • Page 25

    25 city listing (in order as they appear on left side of unit) montgomery, alabama little rock, arkansas phoenix, arizona los angeles, california san francisco, california denver, colorado washington d.C. Jacksonville, florida miami, florida atlanta, georgia des moines, iowa boise, idaho chicago, il...

  • Page 26

    26 troubleshooting problem: no reception of wwvb time signal solution : 1) wait overnight for signal. 2) be sure indoor weather station is at least 6 feet from any electrical devices, such as televisions, computers, or other radio-controlled clocks. 3) remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and...

  • Page 27

    27 maintenance and care instructions • extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. They may mark the displays and casings. • do not submerge in water. • immedia...

  • Page 28

    28 specifications temperature measuring range: indoor: 32 °f to 140°f with 0.1°f resolution. (0 °c to 60°c with 0.1 °c resolution) “of” displayed if outside this range outdoor: -21.8 °f to 157.8°f with 0.2°f resolution. (-29.9 °c to 69.9°c with 0.1 °c resolution) “of” displayed if outside this range...

  • Page 29

    29 warranty information la crosse technology provides a 1-year warranty on this indoor weather station. Contact la crosse technology immediately upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty. Before sending the indoor weather station in for repairs, contact la crosse technology. The indoor ...

  • Page 30

    30 for warranty work, technical support or information contact: la crosse technology 1116 south oak street la crescent, mn 55947 phone: 507.895.7095 fax: 507.895.8000 e-mail support@lacrossetechnology.Com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.Com (information on other products) website www.Lacros...