Summary of WS- 1913
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1 ws- 1913 weather center instruction manual.
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2 table of contents topic page inventory of contents 3 features 4 setting up 6 function keys 11 lcd screen 12 manual settings 14 weather forecast and weather tendency 18 wind speed measurement 21 rainfall measurement 21 viewing history data 22 viewing the min/max weather data 23 outdoor transmission...
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3 ws-1913 weather center instruction manual introduction: congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art weather station as an example of excellent design and innovative measuring technique. Featuring time, date, calendar, weather forecast, wind gust and wind speed, indoor/outdoor temperature a...
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4 features: the weather station • time display (manual setting) • 12/24 hour time display • calendar display (weekday, date, month, year) • weather forecast icons and weather tendency indicator • indoor temperature display in °c/ºf • outdoor temperature display in °c/ºf • outdoor humidity display as...
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5 • low battery indicator • storage of 140 sets of history weather data recorded in 3-hour intervals • wireless transmission at 915 mhz • transmission range up to 330 feet/100 meters the thermo-hygro transmitter • remote transmission of the outdoor temperature and humidity to the weather center at 9...
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6 cable connection between the wind sensor and the thermo-hygro transmitter optional wireless transmission at 915 mhz – rain sensor to weather station wireless transmission at 915 mhz - thermo- hygro transmitter to weather station weather center wind sensor rain sensor (optional) thermo-hygro transm...
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7 thermo-hygro sensor. Be sure the cord “clicks” into place. 2. Next, insert the batteries into the thermo-hygro sensor and rain sensor (optional - purchased separately) see “how to install and replace the batteries into the thermo-hygro sensor“ and “how to install and replace the batteries into the...
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8 9. Radio interferences created by cordless phones, pc screens; radios or tv sets can in some cases entirely cut off radio communication. Please consider this when choosing standing or mounting locations. Note: • after batteries are installed in the transmitter, install the batteries in the weather...
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9 the outdoor thermo-hygro transmitter works with 2 x aa iec lr6, 1.5v batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the airflow cover of the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see...
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10 how to install and replace batteries into the rain sensor (optional; sold seperately) 1. Unlock the main cover from the rain sensor base and remove the cover. 2. Remove the battery cover at the top of the rain sensor. 3. Insert 2 x aaa iec lr3 1.5v batteries into the battery compartment, observin...
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11 function keys: weather station: the weather station has 4 easy-to-use function keys. Set key • press and hold to enter manual setting modes: lcd contrast, manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, calendar setting, ºc/ ºf temperature unit, wind speed unit, rainfall unit, pressure unit, relati...
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12 air pressure history histogram lcd screen the lcd screen is split into 3 sections displaying the following information: 1. Time and date/ indoor temp/ second 2. Wind data, outdoor temperature and humidity, dew point, weather forecast icon and tendency indicator 3. Air pressure history, relative a...
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13 mode 1: wind speed, outdoor temperature, relative air pressure are shown. Mode 2: wind gust, dew point, and rainfall (optional) reading are shown. Note: to view the rainfall data, press the + key after entering mode 2 display. Wind speed icon outdoor temp icon rel. Air pressure icon wind gust ico...
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14 manual settings: the following manual settings can be changed once the set key is pressed and held for about 3 seconds: • lcd contrast setting • manual time setting • 12/24 hour time display • calendar setting • °c/ °f temperature unit setting • wind speed unit • rainfall unit setting • air press...
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15 year "month. Date." (for 12h time display) "date. Month." (for 24h time display) 1. The hour digit will start flashing. 2. Use the + or min/max key to set the hour. 3. Press the set key to switch to the minutes. The minute digit will start flashing. 4. Use the + or min/max key to set the minutes ...
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16 7. Confirm all calendar settings with the set key and enter the °c/°f temperature unit setting. °c/°f temperature unit setting the temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °f or °c. (default °f) 1. The temperature unit is flashing 2. Use the + or min/max key to toggle betwe...
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17 relative air pressure unit setting the relative air pressure can be set as hpa of inhg. The default unit is inhg. 1. Use the + or min/max key to toggle between the unit “hpa" or “inhg” 2. Confirm the unit with the set key and enter the relative pressure reference value setting. Relative pressure ...
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18 weather tendency threshold value setting you may select a definite switching sensitivity value, .06, .09, or .12 inhg (2-4 hpa) for the change in the display of weather icons. This represents the "sensitivity" of the weather forecast (the smaller the value selected, the more sensitive the weather...
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19 1. The threshold value will start flashing. 2. Use the + or min/max key to select the value. 3. Confirm with the set key and enter the storm alarm on/ off setting. Storm alarm on/ off setting note: the storm alarm on/off setting is not available on this model. Skip and exit this setting by pressi...
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20 change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes. The icons displayed forecasts the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the cu...
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21 note: once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the lcd. Air pressure history (electronic barometer with barometric pressure trend) the bottom section of the lcd also shows the relative air pressure value and the air pres...
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22 the ground to the second floor of the house, the readings for the next 48-60 hours shall be discarded.. Wind speed measurement in normal display mode, the second section of the lcd shows the following wind data. • wind chill in °f or °c • wind speed in km/h, mph or m/s • gust in km/h, mph or m/s ...
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23 view the history data the weather station can store up to 140 sets of weather data which are recorded automatically at 3-hour intervals after the weather station is powered up, at the nearest time of 0:00, 03:00, 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00. For instance, if user has manually set ...
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24 3. When viewing history records, press min/ max to view older records. (press min/max and + key to view "previous" and "next" record respectively. The records are made at 3-hour intervals) note: • the stored history records will not be retained after battery change or whenever battery is removed....
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25 2. Max outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording 3. Min dew point temperature 4. Max dew point temperature 5. Min outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording 6. Max outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording min icon min dew point temp time and date or recording m...
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26 7. Min wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording 8. Max wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording 9. Min relative pressure with the date and time of recording 10. Max relative pressure with the date and time of recording min icon min wind chill value time and dat...
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27 11. Max wind speed with the date and time of recording 12. Max gust with the date and time of recording max icon max wind speed value time and date or recording max icon max gust value time and date or recording.
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28 13. Max 24 hour rainfall (optional) with the date and time of recording reset maximum and minimum weather data to reset the maximum or minimum weather data 1 to 13, you will need to reset each of the data independently. 1. Press min/max key to show the desired weather data. For instance, if you w...
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29 to reset the rainfall reading: - press the + key once when the rainfall value and reset icon are shown. - then the total rainfall amount will be reset to 0, and the time updated to current time. Note: after power up, the time and date and total rainfall are displayed as "- - -". After time is adj...
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30 outdoor transmitter 915 mhz reception check the outdoor temperature, humidity, wind data are transmitted from thermo-hygro transmitter every 4.5 seconds; the rainfall data are transmitted from the rain sensor (optional) every 6.25 seconds. The receiver will be synchronized to the thermo-hygro tra...
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31 positioning: prior to permanently mounting any of the units, please ensure the following points are considered: • cable lengths of the units meet with your distance requirements at the point of fixing • signals from the sensors can be received by the base station at points of mounting la crosse t...
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32 an ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. Be sure to mount vertically. To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the des...
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33 the rain sensor (optional) for best results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a horizontal surface about 39.37” (1 meter) above the ground (or higher) and in an open area away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate readings. When securing int...
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34 • 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. • never touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the device, as there is danger of electric shock...
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35 the resolution is changed to 1mm) outdoor data reception: every 4.5 seconds (from thermo-hygro transmitter) every 6.25 seconds (from rain sensor-optional) air pressure checking interval: every 15 seconds transmission range: up to 330 feet (100 meters) in open space power consumption: weather cent...
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36 warranty information la crosse technology, ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in north america and only to th...
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