La Crosse WS-9620U-IT Manual

Summary of WS-9620U-IT

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    1 contents language page ______________________________________________________________________ english 1 french 74 spanish.

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    2 table of contents topic page inventory of contents features setting up battery installation function keys lcd screen and settings wwvb radio controlled time manual settings weather forecast and tendency display of indoor temperature and humidity reading display of outdoor temperature and humidity ...

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    3 lcd display inventory of contents 1. Wireless weather station 2. Wireless thermo-hygro sensor (tx27u) and mounting bracket. 3. Instruction manual and warranty card. Additional equipment (not included) 1. 1 philips screwdriver. 2. 2 fresh “aaa” iec lr3, 1.5v alkaline batteries. 3. 1 fresh cr2032, 3...

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    4 • wwvb radio controlled time with manual setting options • time reception on/off • 12/24 hour time display • hour and minute display • time zone option ±12 hours • wireless transmission at 915 mhz • signal reception intervals of 16-seconds • weather forecasting with 15 easy-to-read icons featuring...

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    5 happen after 15 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1. 4. In order to ensure sufficient 915 mhz transmission there should be a distance of no more than 330 feet (100 meters) between the final position of the weather station and the sensor (see notes o...

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    6 note: after the three sensors have been set up, user may need to check the readings displayed on the weather station against those being shown on the sensor displays, in order to recognize which channel each sensor is displayed. If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency (915...

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    7 the outdoor thermo-hygro sensor • remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to weather station by 915 mhz • lcd alternates between temperature and humidity readings. • water-resistant casing • wall mounting case • mount in a sheltered location. Avoid direct rain and sunlight battery ...

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    8 note: in the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the weather station in the first 3 minutes of p...

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    9 • press to reset the minimum or maximum temperature and humidity records of the indoor or the currently selected outdoor channel (will reset all records to current level) min/ max • to toggle between the minimum/maximum outdoor temperature and minimum/ maximum indoor temperature and humidity data ...

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    10 *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) the user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of t...

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    11 continuously throughout the united states at 60 khz. The signal can be received up to 2,000 miles away through the internal antenna in the wireless weather station. However, due to the nature of the earth’s ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The wireless weather station ...

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    12 lcd contrast setting the lcd contrast can be set to 8 different levels 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 to select the level of contrast desired. 2. Press the set key to confirm a...

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    13 1. The digit “dst on” will start flashing on the lcd. 2. Use the + key to turn on or off the daylight saving time function. 3. Confirm with the set key and enter the “time reception on/off setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ch key. Time reception on/off setting in area where recept...

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    14 12/24 hour time display setting 1. After setting time reception on/off, press the set key, “12h” or “24h” flashes in the lcd. (default 12 h) 2. Press the + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode. 3. Press the set again to confirm and to enter the “manual time setting” or exit the setting m...

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    15 calendar setting the date default of the weather station is january 1 st , 2006 (01.01.06), after initial set- up. The date is only used for recording of min/max values and only show during set- up. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, i...

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    16 °f/°c temperature unit setting the default temperature reading is set to °f (degree fahrenheit). To select °c (degree celsius): 1. The “°f/ °c” will be flashing, use the + key to toggle between “°f” and “°c”. 2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the set key and enter...

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    17 weather forecast and tendency: the weather forecast icons (oscar outlook): one of the 15 different weather icons (featuring oscar outlook with different clothing suggestions) is displayed in the centre of lcd, which indicates the different forecast weather condition due to air pressure level (sun...

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    18 note: after setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 48- 60 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the weather station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast. Common to weather forecasting, abso...

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    19 the weather tendency indicator working together with the weather icons are the weather tendency indicators (the upward and downward arrows located near oscar outlook). When the indicator points upwards, the air-pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve, but when indicator poin...

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    20 display of outdoor temperature and humidity reading: the last lcd section shows the outdoor temperature and a channel number under the temperature will also show if more than one sensor has been used. Display of indoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max but...

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    21 2. Press the min/ max button once more to display the date of recording of this temperature reading. 3. Then press the min/max button one more time, the minimum indoor temperature and humidity will be shown in the bottom section of lcd. Also the time of recording this temperature will be displaye...

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    22 6. By pressing the min/max button one more time, the date of recording this temperature will be shown. 7. Press one more time the min/ max button to advance to the indoor min/ max display resetting the outdoor minimum /maximum records note: • it is required to reset the min/ max records of differ...

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    23 2. Press the min/ max button once. The "max" icon will be displayed. 3. Press the set button; this will reset the outdoor maximum temperature and humidity record to the current value. 4. Press min/ max button twice more to show the minimum data. The "min" icon will be displayed. 5. Press the set ...

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    24 mounting positioning the weather station: the weather station has been designed to be hung onto a 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 and humidity values can be received from...

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    25 to wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. 2. Clip the remote thermo-hygro 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 r...

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    26 specifications: temperature measuring range: indoor : 14.1°f to +139.8°f with 0.2°f resolution (-9.9ºc to +59.9ºc with 0.1ºc resolution, “of.L” displayed if outside this range) outdoor : -39.8°f to +139.8°f with 0.2°f resolution (-39.9ºc to +59.9ºc with 0.1ºc resolution, “of.L” displayed if outsi...

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    27 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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    28 claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. La crosse technology, ltd will not assume liability for incidental, consequential, punitive, or other similar damages associated with the operation or malfunction of this p...

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    29 all rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher. This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this hand...