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La Crosse WS-9020U Instruction Manual

Manual is about: 915MHZ INTELLIGENT WEATHER STATION

Summary of WS-9020U

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    1 ws-9020u 915mhz intelligent weather station instruction manual features intelligent weather station • immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors (note: 4 second may vary while updating) • wwvb radio-controlled time with manual setting option • wwvb recep...

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    2 • 12/24 hour time display • time zone option ±12 hours • calendar display (weekday, date, month, year) • weather forecasting with 4 weather icons and weather tendency indicator • temperature display in °f/ºc • humidity display as rh% • indoor temperature and humidity display with min/max and time/...

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    3 in this time the intelligent weather station and remote temperature/humidity sensor will begin to communicate with each other and the display will show the temperature/humidity, outdoor temperature/humidity. If the intelligent weather station does not display all information after the 15 minutes, ...

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    4 • if a button is pressed before the intelligent weather station receives the signal from the remote temperature/humidity sensor, you will need to follow the battery installation procedure again. To complete the set up of your new wireless intelligent weather station after the 5 minutes have passed...

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    5 a random security code is assigned by the sensor at start-up, and this code must be received and stored by the intelligent weather station in the first few minutes of power being supplied to it. Battery change: it is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure op...

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    6 function keys intelligent weather station: the intelligent weather station has 5 easy to use function keys on the right side of the unit. Set key • press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes: lcd contrast, 12/24 hour time display, time zone, daylight saving time on/off, manual time setti...

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    7 max/+ key • display max indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity records with time of recording • increase all values in manual setting modes • increase the weather alarm values • turn weather alarm off when sounding • reset max/min record min/- key • display min indoor and outdoor temperature an...

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    8 lcd screen the lcd screen is split into 6 sections displaying the information for outdoor data, indoor data, time and date, weather forecast, air pressure and air pressure history, weather information display. *when the signal from the remote temperature/humidity sensor is successfully received by...

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    9 manual settings the following manual settings can be changed when pressing and holding the set key for approximately 4 seconds: • lcd contrast setting • 12/24 hour time display • time zone setting • daylight time saving on/off • manual time setting • calendar setting • wwvb time reception on/off s...

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    10 the time zone can be set ±12 hour. The default time zone is set to eastern time zone (“est”). To set a different time zone: 1. The current time zone value starts flashing. 2. Use the max/+ or min/- key to set the time zone. The max/+ key increases the value and the min/- key decreases the value i...

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    11 the manually set time into the received time. During reception attempts the wwvb tower icon will flash. If reception has been unsuccessful, then the wwvb tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted the following hour. Calendar setting: the date default of the intelligent weat...

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    12 6. Press and release the set key to confirm selection and to enter the ºf/ºc temperature unit setting. Note: if the wwvb time reception function is turned off manually, the clock will not perform any reception of the wwvb time as long as the wwvb off function is activated. The wwvb reception icon...

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    13 digit flashing be manually set to another value within the range of 28.35 to 30.72 inhg (960 – 1040 hpa) for a better reference. 1. The current relative pressure value will start flashing 2. Use the max/+ or min/- key to increase or decrease the value. Keep holding the key allows the value to adv...

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    14 2. Press and release the set key to confirm selection and exit the manual settings. To exit the manual setting mode to exit the manual setting anytime during the manual setting modes, press the ch key anytime or wait for an automatic timeout. The mode will return to normal time display. Outdoor t...

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    15 2. Max or min indoor temperature data with time and date of recordings. Data will flash 3. Max or min indoor humidity data with time and date of recordings. Data will flash 4. Return to current indoor and outdoor data. Adding sensors (optional) the ws-9020u is able to receive signals from 3 remot...

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    16 important: transmission problems will arise if the setting for multiple sensors is not followed as described above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units and start again the set-up from step 1. To view min/max indoor and outdoor records: to tog...

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    17 displayed. If the max outdoor temperature data is displayed and the min/- key is pressed, min outdoor data will be displayed. While min/max data is displayed, the channel can be changed by pressing the ch key. To reset the min/max values to current values: to reset individual indoor and outdoor m...

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    18 to set the low outdoor temperature alarm (default off): 1. Press and hold the alarm key for about 3 seconds to enter the alarm setting mode. 2. Press the max/+ or min/- key to set the alarm on or off. 3. Press the set key to enter the alarm value setting (alarm value flashing) 4. Use the max/+ or...

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    19 note: • the outdoor temperature alarm is only applicable to channel 1. • the alarm icon “ “ (outdoor high alarm) or “ “ (outdoor low alarm) will be shown in normal display when the weather alarm is set on. When the alarming outdoor temperature is reached, the alarm will sound. The weather alarm i...

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    20 sunny cloudy with sunny intervals cloudy rainy weather data hysteresis temperature 2°f humidity 3% rh air pressure 0.03 inhg weather forecast and weather tendency: weather forecasting icons: there are 4 weather icons in the fourth section of lcd which can be displayed in any of the following comb...

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    21 examples of changing weather icons: note: after initial set up of the intelligent weather station with the setting of the relative value, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the intelligent weather station to collect a...

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    22 air pressure the fifth section of the lcd shows the relative air pressure and the air pressure history. The reference relative air pressure can be set between 28.35 to 30.72 inhg (960 to 1040hpa). See “relative pressure value setting” in manual setting. Bar graph display you may select to display...

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    23 at every full hour the current air pressure is used as a basis for the display of a new graph bar. The existing graph is then moved one bar to the left. Note: for accurate barometric pressure trend, the intelligent weather station should operate at the same altitude. For example, it should not be...

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    24 detailed information shown in the weather display: language selected english german french italian spanish forecast period 6 hours vorhersageda uer 6 stunden period prevision 6 heures durata prev. 6 ore periodo prev. 6 horas timeframe for weather forecast 12 hours 24 hours 36 hours 48 hours 12 st...

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    25 probability of tempest tempest index 80% gewitter index 80% orage index 80% indice temporal 80% indice tormenta 80% probability of strong winds strong wind index 80% starkwind index 80% vent fort index 80% indice vento forte 80% indice viento forte 80% probability of storm storm index 75% sturm i...

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    26 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 pos...

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    27 to wall mount choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature and humidity values can be received from the desired locations. To wall mount: 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out...

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    28 care and maintenance • extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the units 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...

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    29 battery life cycle : approximately 12 months alkaline batteries are recommended dimensions (h x l x w) intelligent weather station : 6.88” x 4.72” x 1.22” / 175 x 120 x 31 mm remote temperature/humidity sensor : 6.39” x 1.69” x 0.90” / 160 x 43 x 23mm warranty information la crosse technology, lt...

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    30 alterations by someone other than an authorized la crosse technology, ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This warra...

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    31 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. Fcc id: omo-t...