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La Crosse WS-9096U Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Sun/Moon Weather Station

Summary of WS-9096U

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    Ws-9096u wireless 433 mhz radio-controlled sun/moon weather station instruction manual.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 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 (...

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    3 inventory of contents 1. The indoor weather station (figure 1). 2. One tx7u remote temperature/humidity 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) 1...

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    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 ...

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    5 quick set-up guide hint: use good quality alkaline batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather station and remote temperature/humidity 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/hu...

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    6 detailed set-up guide i. Battery installation a. Remote temperature/humidity sensor 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Observing the correct polarity install 2 aa batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problems make sure they do not spring free). 3. Replace the battery cover. Be...

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    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 ...

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    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...

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    9 sunset time moon icon/moon phases icon moonset time weather tendency indicator time date display indoor relative humidity in rh% sun icon city location light time reception icon (for wwvb time) alarm icon moonrise time sunrise time b. Lcd screen the lcd screen is split into 5 sections displaying t...

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    10 lcd contrast setting 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. 2. Press and release the plus (+) or minus (-) button to view all levels of contrast. 3. Select the d...

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    11 flashing time zone setting 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 (-)...

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    12 digits flashing tower icon flashing flashing wwvb on/off setting 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 t...

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    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 rele...

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    14 calendar setting 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 can also be set manually. 1. The year starts flashing in the lcd. ...

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    15 digit flashing snooze setting 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...

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

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    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....

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    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 “s...

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    19 weather forecast and weather tendency: weather forecasting icons: 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...

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    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 exam...

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    21 will also be shown if more than one remote temperature/humidity sensor has been used. Toggling and resetting the outdoor recordings: 1. To toggle between the outdoor current, maximum and minimum temperature/humidity data and the times they were recorded press and release the “max/min r” button: •...

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    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...

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    23 the remote temperature/humidity sensor the remote temperature/humidity sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the screws supplied. The remote temperature/humidity sensor can be mounted in three ways: • mounting with screws • mounting with adhesive tape • using the br...

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    24 4. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. Ensure that the screws are flush with the bracket. 5. Insert the remote temperature/humidity sensor into the bracket. Mounting with adhesive tape 1. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting su...

  • Page 25: City Listing

    25 b. Wall mounting 1. Remove the table stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward. 2. Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall. 3. Place the indoor weather station onto the screw using the han...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 0.1°f resolution. (-29.9 °c to 69.9°c with 0.1 °c resolution) “of” displayed if outside this range...

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    29 dimensions (l x w x h) indoor weather station (without stand): 4.01” x 1.50” x 6.75” (102 x 36 x 172mm) remote temp/humidity sensor: 1.69” x 0.90” x 6.29” (43 x 23 x 160 mm) warranty information la crosse technology, ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing def...

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    30 used for medical purposes or for public information. This product is not a toy. Keep out of children’s reach. 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 therefor...