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La Crosse Wireless Weather Station Owner's Manual

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    1 contents language page ___________________________________________________________________ english 1 french 35 37 spanish.

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    2 table of contents topic page inventory of contents 3 features 4 setting up 6 battery installation 8 function keys 10 lcd screen and settings 12 atomic time -wwvb radio controlled time 14 manual settings 15 weather forecast and tendency 20 display of indoor temperature and humidity reading 22 displ...

  • Page 3: Inventory Of Contents

    3 inventory of contents 1. Wireless weather station 2. Wireless temperature sensor (tx29u) and mounting bracket. 3. Instruction manual and warranty card. Additional equipment (not included) 1. 2 fresh “aaa” iec lr3, 1.5v alkaline batteries 2. 2 fresh “aa” iec lr6, 1.5v alkaline batteries. This produ...

  • Page 4: Features:

    4 features: the weather station • atomic time function (wwvb radio controlled time) with manual setting options • daylight saving time on/off • hour and minute display • calendar display • time zone option 0 to 12 hours • wireless transmission at 915 mhz • outdoor signal reception intervals at 4-sec...

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    5 oscar outlook forecaster • temperature display in fahrenheit (°f) or celsius (°c) selectable • indoor and outdoor temperature display with min/max recording • all min/max recordings can be reset • low battery indicator • wall hanging or free standing the outdoor temperature sensor • remote transmi...

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    6 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. 3. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the weather station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the weather sta...

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    7 1. Remove the cover at the back of the weather station. 2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace compartment cover. Install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor the temperature sensor uses 2 x aa, iec lr6, 1.5v alkaline battery. To install and replace...

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    8 sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the weather station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to it battery change: it is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units (battery life see specifications belo...

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    9 set key (manual setting): • press to enter the set mode for the following functions: time zone, daylight saving time on/off, manual time, year, month, date, weekday and °c/°f settings. Min/ max key • to toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and maximum/ minimum indoor temperature...

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    10 lcd screen and settings: *when the outdoor signal is successfully received by the weather station, this icon will be switched on. (if not successful, the icon will not be shown in lcd) so user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand,...

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    11 section 1 - outdoor temperature • display the current outdoor temperature. • by pressing the min/ max key, display the stored min/max outdoor temperature, with simultaneous display of min/ max icon. • a signal reception symbol will be shown indicating that outdoor temperature signal is received. ...

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    12 the wwvb radio station receives the time data from the nist atomic clock in boulder, colorado. A team of atomic physicists is continually measuring every second, of every day, to an accuracy of ten billionths of a second per day. These physicists have created an international standard, measuring ...

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    13 time zone setting: the time zone default of the weather station is -5 hr. To change to another time zone: 1. Press and hold the set key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). 2. Using the + key, set the time zone. The range runs between 0 to -12 hr, in consecutive 1hour in...

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    14 manual time setting in case the weather station is not able to detect the atomic time (wwvb) signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. To set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display...

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    15 the date default of the weather station is 1. 1. Of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. To do this: 1. Using the + key, set the year...

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    16 2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the set to exit the setting mode. Weather forecast and tendency: the weather forecast icons (oscar outlook): one of the 8 different weather icons (featuring oscar outlook with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of lcd,...

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    17 display of indoor temperature and humidity reading: the indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the lcd. Display of outdoor temperature reading: the first lcd section shows the outdoor temperature. Display of outdoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In n...

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    18 2. Press the min/max button once more, the outdoor max temperature and the time of recording this temperature will be displayed. 3. Press the min/ max button once more to advance to the indoor min/ max display. Display of indoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In normal display mode, press the mi...

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    19 resetting the indoor and outdoor minimum and maximum records 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max button to advance to the min/max records display. 2. Press and hold the min/max key for about 2 seconds, this will reset all the indoor and outdoor min and max temperature records to the cur...

  • Page 20: Mounting

    20 915 mhz reception the weather station should receive the temperature data within 5 minutes after set-up.If the temperature data is not received 5 minutes after setting up (not successfully continuously, the outdoor display shows “- - -” ), please check the following points: 1. The distance of the...

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    21 to wall mount choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations. 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm. 2. Remove...

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    22 positioning the temperature sensor: the sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the sensor. To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using...

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    23 care and maintenance: • extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. • when cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the lc...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    24 indoor humidity checking interval : every 17 seconds outdoor data reception : approximately every 4 seconds power supply: weather station : 2 x aaa, iec, lr3, 1.5v temperature sensor : 2 x aa, iec, lr6 1.5v battery life cycle (alkaline batteries recommended) weather station : approximately 12 mon...

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    25 during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of la crosse technology, ltd and must be returned to la crosse technology, ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. ...

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    26 this warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your 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...

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    27 this handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged..

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    1 contents language page ___________________________________________________________________ english 1 french 43 spanish.

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    2 table of contents topic page inventory of contents 3 features 4 setting up 6 battery installation 10 function keys 12 lcd screen and settings 14 atomic time -wwvb radio controlled time 16 manual settings 17 display of indoor temperature reading 25 display of outdoor temperature reading 26 display ...

  • Page 30: Inventory Of Contents

    3 inventory of contents 1. Wireless temperature station 2. Wireless temperature sensor (tx29u) and mounting bracket. 3. Instruction manual and warranty card. Additional equipment (not included) 1. 2 fresh “aaa” iec lr3, 1.5v alkaline batteries 2. 2 fresh “aa” iec lr6, 1.5v alkaline batteries. This p...

  • Page 31: Features:

    4 features: the temperature station foldout stand battery compartment cover function keys lcd display hanging hole.

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    5 • atomic time function (wwvb radio controlled time) or manual time setting options • atomic time reception on/off • daylight saving time on/off • hour and minute display • calendar display • time zone option ±12 hours • wireless transmission at 915 mhz • outdoor signal reception intervals at 4-sec...

  • Page 33: Setting Up:

    6 • remote transmission of outdoor temperature to temperature station by 915 mhz • water-resistant casing • wall mounting case (mount in a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine) setting up: when one sensor is used 1. First, insert the batteries into the temperature sensor. (see “install an...

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    7 after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. 3. After inserting the batteries into the sensor, the temperature station will start receiving data from the sensor. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on th...

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    8 temperature station. Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the lcd will light up briefly. Following time as 12:00 and the indoor temperature will be displayed. If they are not shown in lcd after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them. 4...

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    9 station and the sensor (see notes on “mounting” and “915 mhz reception”). Note: • transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is not followed as described above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units and follow the set...

  • Page 37: Battery Installation

    10 • daily wwvb reception is attempted at full hour between 12:00 am to 6:00 am. If the reception is successful, there will no reception attempt until the following day. When this is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the received time. (...

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    11 temperature sensor the temperature sensor uses 2 x aa, iec lr6, 1.5v battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the batt...

  • Page 39: Function Keys:

    12 please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. Function keys: temperature station: the temperature station has four easy to use function keys. Set key min/ max key + key ch/- key.

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    13 set key (manual setting): • press and hold to enter the setting mode for the following settings: lcd contrast, time zone, daylight saving time on/off, atomic time reception (rcc) on/off, 12/24 hr format, manual time, year, month, day and °c/°f settings. • press to reset at the minimum and maximum...

  • Page 41: Lcd Screen And Settings:

    14 lcd screen and settings: indoor temperature time display "weekday + day" or day + month" or "second" display receiver low battery icon outdoor temperature time reception icon outdoor signal reception icon* daily outdoor max temp daily outdoor min temp daily indoor min temp channel no. Sensor low ...

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    15 *when the outdoor signal is successfully received by the temperature station, this icon will be switched on. (if not successful, the icon will not be shown in lcd) so user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking o...

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    16 section 3 - outdoor temperature • display current outdoor temp • display daily maximum and minimum outdoor temperature atomic time - wwvb radio controlled time the nist (national institute of standards and technology—time and frequency division) wwvb radio station is located in ft. Collins, color...

  • Page 44: Manual Settings:

    17 wireless temperature station may not be exactly on the second due to the variance in the quartz. However, the clock will adjust the quartz timing over the course of several days to be very accurate; under 0.10 seconds per day. Manual settings: the following manual settings can be done in the sett...

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    18 lcd contrast setting the lcd contrast can be set to 8 different levels (0 to 7) to suit the user’s needs (default lcd contrast setting is lcd 4). To set the desired contrast level: 1. The above display will be seen. Press the + key or ch/- key to select the level of contrast desired. 2. Press the...

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    19 the time zone default of the temperature station is -5 hr. To change to another time zone: 1. Press and hold the set key for about 3 seconds to enter the time zone setting (flashing). 2. Using the + key or ch/- key, set the time zone. The range runs between -12 to +12 hour. 3. Press the set key t...

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    20 time reception on/off setting in area where reception of the wwvb time is not possible, the time reception function can be turned off. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (default setting is on). 4. The digit “on” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the lcd. 5. Use t...

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    21 12/24 hour time display setting 1. After setting time reception on/off, press the set key, “12 h” or “24 h” flashes in the lcd. (default 12 h) 2. Press the + key or ch/- to select the “12 h” or “24 h” display mode. 3. Press the set again to confirm and to enter the “manual time setting” or exit t...

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    22 manual time setting in case the temperature station is not able to detect the atomic time (wwvb) signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. To set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time dis...

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    23 weekday calendar setting the date default of the temperature station is 1. 1. Of the year 2006 after initial set-up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. To do this: 1. ...

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    24 2. Press the set key to enter the month setting mode. 3. The month digit will be flashing. Press the + key or ch/- key to set the month and then press the set key to go to the day setting. 4. The day digit will be flashing. Press the + key or ch/- key to set the day. 5. Confirm with set key and e...

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    25 2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the set key to exit the setting mode. Display of indoor temperature reading: the indoor temperature is measured and displayed on the second section of the lcd. Indoor temperature in °f indoor icon.

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    26 display of outdoor temperature reading: the bottom lcd section shows the outdoor temperature. Display of indoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In normal display mode, press the min/max key once, the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in lcd. Also the time and date of recording this tempera...

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    27 2. Then press the min/max button one more time, the maximum indoor temperature will be shown in lcd. Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed. 3. Press three more time the min/ max button to go back to the normal display. Minimum indoor temp recorded time and date of...

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    28 resetting the indoor minimum /maximum records 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max button once to advance to the indoor min temp display. 2. Press the set key once, this will reset the currently shown indoor minimum data recorded to the current time, date and temperature. 3. Then press t...

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    29 3. Press one more time the min/ max button to return to the normal display mode. Resetting the outdoor minimum /maximum records time and date of record maximum outdoor temp recorded outdoor channel no. Outdoor icon.

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    30 note: • it is required to reset the outdoor min/max records of different channels separately. • the outdoor minimum and maximum records are to be reset separately. In normal display mode, press the ch/- button to select a channel. The channel identification no. (channel no.) will be displayed nex...

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    31 daily indoor min and max temperature display this temperature station shows the daily minimum and maximum indoor temperature in normal display. Note: the daily minimum temperature record is reset automatically at 8:00 pm and the daily maximum temperature is reset automatically at 8:00 am every da...

  • Page 59: 915 Mhz Reception

    32 to view the daily min and max temperature of another channel, user shall press the ch key to shift to various channel display. Note: the daily minimum temperature record is reset automatically at 8:00 pm and the daily maximum temperature is reset automatically at 8:00 am every day. 915 mhz recept...

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    33 1. The distance of the temperature station or sensor should be at least 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters) away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or tv sets. 2. Avoid positioning the temperature station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames. 3. Using other el...

  • Page 61: Mounting

    34 mounting positioning the temperature station: the temperature station has been designed to be hung onto wall or free standing. To wall mount choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the de...

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    35 free standing with the stand, the temperature station can be placed onto any flat surface. Positioning the temperature sensor: the sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand ...

  • Page 63: Care And Maintenance:

    36 to wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. 2. Clip the sensor onto the bracket. Note: before permanently fixing the sensor wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event ...

  • Page 64: Specifications:

    37 • do not make any repair attempts to the unit. Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee. • do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes, this may lead to rapid change...

  • Page 65: Warranty

    38 battery life (alkaline batteries recommended) temperature station : approximately 12 months temperature sensor : approximately 12 months dimensions (l x w x h) temperature station : 3.74" x 0.74" x 5.35" (95 x 18.8 x 136 mm) temperature sensor : 1.50" x 0.83" x 5.05" (38.2 x 21.2 x 128.3 mm) warr...

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    39 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. All replaced parts and products become the property of la cr...

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    40 receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance v...

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    41 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.Com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.Com (information on other products) web: www.Lacrossetechnology.Com question? Instructions? Please visit: www.Lacrossetechnology.Com/9080 all rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in ...