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La Crosse WS-9625U-IT Instruction Manual

Manual is about: 915 MHzWIRELESS WEATHER STATION

Summary of WS-9625U-IT

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    Ws-9625u-it 915 mhz wireless weather station instruction manual.

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    1 table of contents topic page inventory of contents 4 features 5 setting up 8 battery installation 14 function keys 17 lcd screen and settings 20 atomic time - wwvb radio controlled time 23 manual settings 24 weather forecast and tendency 37 display of indoor temperature and humidity reading 43 dis...

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    2 display of indoor minimum and maximum records 45 display of outdoor minimum and maximum records 48 daily min and max outdoor temperature display 51 915 mhz reception 52 mounting 54 care and maintenance 58 specifications 59 warranty 61.

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    3 this product offers: instant transmission is the state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by la crosse technology. Instant transmission offers you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors: follow your...

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    4 inventory of contents 1. Wireless weather station 2. Wireless thermo-hygro sensor (tx21u-it) and mounting bracket. 3. Instruction manual and warranty card. 4. 4 fresh “aa” iec lr6, 1.5v alkaline batteries..

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

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    6 • atomic auto-set time (wwvb radio controlled time) or manual time setting options • atomic auto-set time reception on/off setting • 12/24 hour display • daylight time saving on/off • hour, minute and second display • time zone option ±12 hours • wireless transmission at 915 mhz • signal reception...

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    7 • indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity display with min/max recording • all min/max outdoor recordings show date and time received and all min/max recordings can be reset • daily outdoor minimum and maximum temperature display • can receive up to three sensors • lcd contrast setting • low b...

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    8 the outdoor thermo-hygro sensor • remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to weather station by 915 mhz • shower proof casing • wall mounting case • mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine.

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    9 setting up: when one sensor is to be used 1. First, insert the batteries into the thermo-hygro sensor. (see “install and replace batteries in the thermo-hygro sensor “). 2. Immediately after and within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into weather station (see “install and replace batteries in the...

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    10 4. In order to ensure sufficient 915 mhz transmission however, this should under good conditions be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the weather station and the sensor (see notes on “mounting” and “915 mhz reception”). When more than one sensor is to be used 1. Use...

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    11 displayed on the weather station. Also, the signal reception icon will be displayed. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1. 5. Insert the batteries to the second sensor as soon as the outdoor temperature readings from ...

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    12 sensor is successfully received. If this is not happen, user shall restart the setting up from step 1. Note: user shall insert the batteries into the third sensor within 30 seconds of reception of the second sensor. 8. In order to ensure sufficient 915 mhz transmission there should be no more tha...

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    13 important: 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 start again the set-up from step 1. 9. Once the remote temperature has been received...

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    14 also updated with the received time. (please refer also to notes on “atomic time - wwvb radio controlled time” and “manual time setting”) battery installation install and replace batteries in the weather station the weather station uses 2 x aa, iec lr6, 1.5v batteries. To install and replace the ...

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    15 install and replace batteries in the thermo-hygro sensor the sensor uses 2 x aa alkaline batteries. To install and replace the batteries: 1. Remove the protective rain cover. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Observing the correct polarity, install 2 “aa” alkaline batteries—make sure they do not sp...

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    16 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...

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    17 function keys: weather station: the weather station has four easy to use function keys. Set key min/ max key + key ch key.

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    18 set key (setting): • to enter the set mode for the following functions: lcd contrast, time zone, daylight saving time on/ off, time reception on/off, 12/24 hour display, manual time, year, month, day, °f/°c, and weather forecast sensitivity settings. • press to reset the minimum or maximum temper...

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    19 ch key • to toggle between the outdoor sensors 1, 2 and 3 (if more than 1 sensor is used) • to exit from the manual setting mode.

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    20 lcd screen and settings: indoor relative humidity % weather tendency icon displays "date" or "second" weather forecast icon (oscar outlook) time outdoor temperature outdoor reception signal* sensor identification (channel no.) indoor temperature low battery indicator daily outdoor min temp radio ...

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    21 *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, the short blinking of th...

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    22 section 2 - indoor temperature and indoor humidity • display the current indoor temperature and humidity. Section 3 - weather icon (featuring oscar outlook forecaster) • the weather is displayed in form of 15 weather icons (featuring oscar outlook forecaster) which change in appearance depending ...

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    23 section 5 – daily min and max temperature • display the daily minimum and maximum temperature of the currently selected outdoor channel. Atomic time function - wwvb radio controlled time the nist (national institute of standards and technology—time and frequency division) wwvb radio station is lo...

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    24 measuring a second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a cesium-133 atom in a vacuum. For more detail, visit http://www.Boulder.Nist.Gov/timefreq.Htm. To listen to the nist time, call (303)499- 7111. This number will connect you to an automated time, announced at the top of the minute in “coordinated ...

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    25 • time reception on/off setting • 12/24-hour setting • manual time setting • calendar setting • °f/ °c setting • weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting press the set key to advance to the setting mode: lcd contrast setting flashing.

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    26 the lcd contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users’ 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 and enter the “time zo...

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    27 the time zone default is "est -5". To set a different time zone: 1. The current time zone value starts flashing. 2. Use the + key to set the time zone. The range runs from -5, -6, -7 …-12, 12, 11, 10… 0, -1, -2, -3, -4 hr, in consecutive 1-hour intervals. (the u.S. Time zones are: -5hr(est), -6hr...

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    28 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 flashing flashing (t...

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    29 in area where reception of the atomic time (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). 1. The digit “on” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the lcd. 2. Use the + key to turn...

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    30 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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    31 when 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be month and date display. 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 norma...

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    32 to set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display section. 2. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press set key to go to the minute setting. 3. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to just the minutes. 4. Confirm with the set key and enter the “calendar settin...

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    33 calendar setting year "date. Month." (for 24h time display) "month. Date." (for 12h time display).

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    34 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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    35 °f/°c temperature unit setting the default temperature reading is set to °f (degrees fahrenheit). To select °c (degrees 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 ent...

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    36 weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting for locations with rapid changes of weather conditions, the threshold can be set to a different level for faster display of changing weather conditions. Sensitivity level (flashing).

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    37 1. Using the + key to set the weather sensitivity level. There are 3 levels of setting: 2, 3 and 4. The value corresponds to the change of air pressure in (hpa) before the weather icon will switch to another state. Level 2 is the most sensitive setting, level 4 is the slowest recording setting (d...

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    38 ≥ 78.8°f (26 °c) 66.2 to 78.6 °f (19 to 25.9 °c) 50 to 66 °f (10 to 18.9 °c) 32 to 49.8 °f (0 to 9.9 °c) °f (0°c) sunny.

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    39 ≥ 78.8°f (26 °c) 66.2 to 78.6 °f (19 to 25.9 °c) 50 to 66 °f (10 to 18.9 °c) 32 to 49.8 °f (0 to 9.9 °c) °f (0°c) sunny + cloudy.

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    40 ≥ 78.8°f (26 °c) 66.2 to 78.6 °f (19 to 25.9 °c ) 50 to 66 °f (10 to 18.9 °c) 32 to 49.8 °f (0 to 9.9 °c) °f (0°c) cloudy + rainy.

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    41 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, absol...

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    42 mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude. Again, disregard weather forecasts for the next 48 to 60 hours as this will allow time for operation at a constant altitude. The weather tendency indicator working together ...

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    43 note: once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the lcd. Display of indoor temperature and humidity reading: the indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the lcd. Indoor temperat...

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    44 display of outdoor temperature and humidity reading: the outdoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the fourth section of the lcd. Outdoor temperature in °f outdoor humidity %rh outdoor icon sensor identification no. (shown when more than one sensor is used).

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    45 display of outdoor minimum and maximum records: 1. In normal display mode, press the ch button to select the desired channel. The channel id will be displayed near the outdoor temperature reading. 2. Press the min/max button once, the max temperature and humidity of the selected channel will be d...

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    46 max icon outdoor icon time and date of recording the max temperature channel no. Max temperature max humidity.

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    47 3. By pressing min/max button once more, the min temperature and humidity of the selected channel will be shown. Also the time and date of recording this data will be displayed. 4. Press one more time the min/ max button to advance to the indoor min/max temperature and humidity display. Resetting...

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    48 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 once more to show the minimum data. The "min" icon will be displayed. 5. Press the set b...

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    49 2. Then press the min/max button one more time, the minimum indoor temperature and humidity will be shown at the bottom section of lcd. Also the time and date of recording the data will be displayed: indoor icon time and date of recording the min data min temperature min icon min humidity.

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    50 3. Press one more time the min/ max button to go back to the normal display. Resetting the indoor minimum /maximum records 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max button three times to advance to the indoor max display. 2. Press the set key once, this will reset the currently shown indoor m...

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    51 daily minimum and maximum outdoor temperature display this weather station will display the daily minimum and maximum outdoor temperature for each outdoor channel, at the bottom of the lcd, in normal display. Channel no. Max daily temp of the channel min daily temp of the channel.

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    52 to view the daily minimum and maximum temperature of another channel, user shall press the ch key 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 day. 915 mhz reception the we...

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    53 3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency (915mhz) may prevent correct signal transmission and reception. 4. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915mhz signal frequency can also cause interference. Note: when the 915mh...

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    54 mounting positioning the weather station: the weather station may be hung onto wall easily 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 desired locations. 1...

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    55 free standing with the foldout stand, the weather station can be placed onto any flat surface..

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    56 positioning the thermo-hygro 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..

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    57 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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    58 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...

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    59 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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    60 indoor temperature checking interval : every 15 seconds indoor humidity checking interval : every 20 seconds outdoor data reception : every 4 seconds power supply: weather station : 2 x aa, iec, lr6, 1.5v thermo-hygro sensor : 2 x aa, iec, lr6, 1.5v battery life cycle (alkaline batteries recommen...

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    61 warranty 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 the original p...

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    62 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. La crosse technology, ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this war...

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    63 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 warranty covers only...

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    64 the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: la crosse technology, ltd 2817 losey blvd. S. La crosse, wi 54601 phone: 608.782.1610 fax: 608.796.1020 customer support online: www.Lacrossetechnology.Com/support question? Instr...

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    65 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...