La Crosse TX60U-IT Setup Instructions
TX60U-IT
Wireless 915 MHz
Temperature and Humidity Sensor with Wet Probe
www.weatherdirect.com
TX60U-IT sensor measures:
(A) Ambient air temperature and humidity (Channel 1)
(B) Probe temperature (Channel 2):Use the included 6 Ft. detachable,
waterproof temperature probe to measure water, soil, or even the conditions
inside of a refrigerator or aquarium.
The TX60U-IT sensor sends the collected outdoor temperature and humidity
measurements to your existing Weather Direct® Gateway (not included) with a
wireless range over 200 Ft. (60.96 m). The Weather Direct® Gateway uses your
high-speed internet connection to upload the temperature and humidity
measurement log to your included
www.weatherdirect.com
account. Login to
your account and view your temperature and humidity measurement log
anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
PACKAGE LIST OF CONTENTS
1.
One TX60U-IT wireless temperature & humidity sensor
2.
Weather Direct® Gateway
3. AC
Adapter
4. LAN
cable
5. Mounting
hardware
6. Instruction
manual
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (NOT INCLUDED)
Two fresh AAA, IEC LR03, 1.5V Alkaline batteries
PC with high speed internet to configure the TX60U-IT sensor
IMPORTANT SETUP & OPERATION NOTES
The TX60U-IT sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. Please
avoid a location with direct sun, as that will cause incorrect readings.
Fog and mist will not harm the TX60U-IT sensor but direct rain must be
avoided. Note: Exposing the TX60U-IT sensor case to extreme humidity
may temporarily disrupt data. The sensor case reads humidity, but should
not be ‘submerged’ in water. The included 6 ft. probe can be used for
measuring water temperature.
The TX60U-IT sensor has a wireless range of 200 feet (60.96 m). Keep
in mind that the 200 ft range equates to open air with no obstructions, and
that radio waves DO NOT curve around objects. Actual transmission
range will vary depending on what is in the path of the signal. Each
obstruction (roof, walls, floors, ceilings, thick trees, etc.) will effectively cut
signal range in half.
Example: If the TX60U-IT Sensor, with a 200 feet (60.96 m) range, is
mounted on an exterior wall, the signal must then pass through one
exterior wall, one interior wall, and across the 10 feet (3 m) width of the
room between the 2 walls to reach the Weather Direct® Gateway. The
first wall will reduce the range to 100 feet (30.48 m), and the second wall
will reduce the range to 50 feet (15.24 m). Factoring in the 10 foot room,
this leaves a maximum of 40 feet (12.2 m) of remaining signal range.
This allowance is typically enough for a frame wall with non-metallic
siding; however certain materials can reduce range even further. Metal
siding, stucco, and some types of glass can reduce signal range by as
much as ¾ or more, compared to the ½ reduction typical of most
obstructions. It is possible to receive a signal through these materials,
however maximum range will be much less due to their tendency to
absorb or reflect a much larger portion of the sensor’s signal.
The TX60U-IT sensor measures and updates the temperature and
humidity on the LCD every 6 seconds. Note: The new measurement is
reported to the computer at intervals that you select using your online
account. Your online account will be updated with the new measurements
based on the time interval that you select.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
WEATHER DIRECT
®
ACCOUNT
To register your TX60 and gateway, you must have a Weather Direct® account.
If you already have an account with us, you can skip ahead to the GATEWAY
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS.
If you do not have a Weather Direct® account, you must sign up for one at
www.weatherdirect.com
. The account is free of charge, and will allow you setup
any number of gateway and Weather Direct® products from your one login.
Once you have completed the online Weather Direct® account setup, you will
then need to register your Weather Direct® Gateway. If you already have a
Weather Direct® Gateway registered to your account, you can skip to the
section named TX60 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS.
If you do not have a Gateway registered to your account, follow the GATEWAY
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS immediately below.
GATEWAY SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router
with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC
Adapter (included).
*Your network router may look different than the diagram. Locate an available
port on your router and plug in the included LAN cable. If you do not have a
router, please visit
www.weatherdirect.com/router
.
Step 2: Place the TX60 sensor 3 to 10 feet away from the Gateway during
registration. (Registration may fail if the TX60 is too close or too far from the
Gateway.)
Step 3: Log into your Weather Direct® account at
www.weatherdirect.com
and
click “REGISTER” (top of page).
Step 4: Follow the instructions online to register the Gateway. The website will
confirm registration.
TX60 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
After successful online Weather Direct® Gateway registration, you will use the
following steps to "connect" both devices:
Step 1: Please make sure the TX60U-IT
sensor is 3 to 10 feet away from the
Gateway during the registration process.
Registration may fail if the device is too
close or too far from the Gateway.
Step 2: Install batteries into the TX60U-IT
sensor. (See “Battery Installation”)
Step 3: Press and release the button on the
TX60U-IT Sensor.
Step 4: Press and release the button on the
Weather Direct® Gateway.
Step 5: Wait approximately 10 seconds for the two devices to make a
connection. The LED on the TX60U-IT sensor will turn ON to signal that it is
trying to connect to the Gateway.
Step 6: The LED on the TX60U-IT Wireless sensor will turn OFF once the
device is successfully connected to the Gateway.
Note: You may need to repeat Steps 3 and 4. Wait at least 10-20 seconds before repeating.
Step 7: The channel number for connection will briefly display on the TX60U-IT
LCD and the LED will light up for approximately 5 seconds. Then, the LCD will
alternate the measurement values for channel 1 and 2:
o
CHANNEL 1: Measurement received by the internal temperature and
humidity sensor within the sensor body.
o
CHANNEL 2: Measurement received by the optional external temperature
probe. "nC" will be displayed if no probe is attached.
Note: If registration fails, the LCD on the TX60U-IT will display “1” and LED will
continue to blink in sets of three. If this happens, please return to Step 3 to
restart the setup process.
(B)
(A)
Optional
external probe
This socket is ONLY
for the external probe.
DO NOT insert
power plug into it.
LCD
Button