WEATHER DIRECT Internet-Powered Weather Station WD-2511U Owner's Manual
Summary of Internet-Powered Weather Station WD-2511U
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 1 of 25 wd-2511u 2 day internet powered weather station owner’s manual weather direct® presented by la crosse technology ® la crosse technology, ltd. Www.Weatherdirect.Com 2809 losey blvd. S. La crosse, wi 54601 phone 608-785-7935.
Page 2: Table of Contents
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 2 of 25 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 congratulations .......................................................................................
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 3 of 25 severe weather alerts .................................................................................................................. 18 types of severe weather alerts: .......................................................................................... ...
Page 4: Congratulations
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 4 of 25 congratulations you have just purchased the world’s first internet-powered weather station. Weather direct® uses the power of the internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it de...
Page 5: Included In The Box
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 5 of 25 the gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the wireless display and temperature sensor. Since the weather direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity. Included in the box the wd-2511u 2 day wireles...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 6 of 25 what you need to get started: • high-speed internet connection – cable, dsl or other broadband internet service will work. Note: if you only have a dial-up internet connection, weather direct® will not work. However, you can use weather direct® lite with a dial-u...
Page 7: Important Message:
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 7 of 25 important message: please do not insert batteries into the wireless display or the outdoor sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the gateway to an available lan port on your network router with the lan cable (included) and then power up the gateway with the a...
Page 8: Gateway Installation
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 8 of 25 wireless outdoor sensor installation options note: move the wireless outdoor sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the wireless display. Press the “+” key on your wireless display...
Page 9: Online Resources
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 9 of 25 if you require a longer lan cable to mount the gateway in a desired location, any standard category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with you...
Page 10: Features
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 10 of 25 features • free forecasts for over 40,000 locations in the united states and canada, including your hometown, golf courses, parks sports venues and more. • automatically updates itself via the gateway • 2 day forecast with daily sky condition icons • specific fo...
Page 11: Wireless Outdoor Sensor
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 11 of 25 display. The daylight saving time (dst) checkbox on your wireless display settings at www.Weatherdirect.Com is selected by default because most locations observe dst. If you are in a location that does not observe dst, please make sure to uncheck this box. Wirel...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 12 of 25 alarm icon lcd has 2 day forecasts starting with “ today”. Both days have a sky condition icon with daily hi and lo temperature 4 function keys time scrolling text display: scrolls location, outdoor temperature, weather data battery compartment display date, sec...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 13 of 25 1. Morning forecast from 6:00 am - 11:59 am with daily hi/lo temperature 2. Afternoon forecast from 12:00 pm - 5:59 pm with daily hi/lo temperature 3. Evening forecast from 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm with daily hi/lo temperature 4. Night forecast from 12:00 am – 5:59 am...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 14 of 25 “+” key toggle between time, date & temperature • the “+” key cycles through the date, seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the lcd view outdoor temperature • press the “+” key to view the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wirele...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 15 of 25 5 seconds without pressing a key, the wireless display will exit the set mode and return to normal operation. The four set modes are: set mode 1 – set lcd contrast (0-7) press and hold the “set” key until the wireless display beeps to enter the set mode “lcd” an...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 16 of 25 set mode 4 - view device id note: device id is a reference item for customer service only. You may press the “set” key again to exit set mode if you are not asked to provide this number by customer service. Press the “set” key until “sec 1” appears at the top th...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 17 of 25 hold both the “set” and “alarm” keys down together for about 6 seconds; you will hear a double beep. This resets the wireless display to the original factory state. Free trial of expansion options for 14 days when you register your wireless display and have the ...
Page 18: Severe Weather Alerts
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 18 of 25 severe weather alerts keep your family safe with severe weather alerts issued by the national weather service. This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events. Choose which types of severe weather events you want to receive. Even be a...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 19 of 25 types of severe weather alerts: warnings blizzard heavy rainfall severe thunderstorm coastal flood heavy snow severe wind excessive heat heavy snowfall small craft flash flood high wind special marine flood hurricane force storm freeze ice storm tornado frost la...
Page 20: Forecast Icons Explained
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 20 of 25 forecast icons explained there are two sets of icons presented on your wireless display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the micro forecast exp...
Page 21: Care and Maintenance
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 21 of 25 care and maintenance • extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. • precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted i...
Page 22: Battery Replacement
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 22 of 25 battery replacement we recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in the specifications below. Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authoriz...
Page 23: Liability Disclaimer
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 23 of 25 wireless display: 3 “aa” batteries alkaline or rechargeable (not included) wireless gateway: included ac adapter & lan cable wireless temperature sensor: 2 “aa” alkaline batteries (not included) liability disclaimer • the manufacturer and supplier cannot accept ...
Page 24: Warranty Information
Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 24 of 25 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 u...
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 page 25 of 25 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 not allow the exclusion of consequential or incident...