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WEATHER DIRECT Weather Direct WD-3105 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION

Summary of Weather Direct WD-3105

  • Page 1

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 1 of 25 wd-3105 4 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 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 2 of 25 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 congratulations .......................................................................................

  • Page 3

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 3 of 25 four additional forecast locations ........................................................................................... 17 severe weather alerts ..................................................................................................................

  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Version 2.6 - 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 2.6 - 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-3105 4 day wireless...

  • Page 6

    Version 2.6 - 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 2.6 - 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 2.6 - 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 “snooze” key on your wireless di...

  • Page 9: Online Resources

    Version 2.6 - 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: Wireless Outdoor Sensor

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 10 of 25 • monitor your outdoor temperature from anywhere in the world on a free membership to the online weather club. For more details, please visit www.Theweatherclub.Com • time alarm with snooze • time and date set automatically • low battery indicator on the lcd and...

  • Page 11: Wireless Display Operation

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 11 of 25 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit. Press the “snooze” key on your wireless display to show the outdoor temperature at any time. The outdoor temperature will scroll on the b...

  • Page 12

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 12 of 25 you'll know to bring your umbrella to work on a deceptively beautiful sunny morning, because micro forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon on your way home. Going to the game today? The afternoon and evening forecasts are a lifesaver! Micro ...

  • Page 13

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 13 of 25 “alm” key turn alarm on/off • press the “alm” key to turn the alarm on. The alarm icon “((•))” will appear on the lcd. • press the “alm” key again to turn the alarm off. The alarm icon “((•))” will disappear from the lcd. • press the “alm” key when the alarm is ...

  • Page 14

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 14 of 25 manually request a weather direct® data update • when you register your wireless display, the weather data is updated within a few minutes. Every 6 hours after that, your gateway will send weather data to update your wireless display. • after changing the foreca...

  • Page 15

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 15 of 25 set mode 2 – enable acoustic weather warnings (on/off) note: this set mode is only available when the severe weather alerts expansion option is active. In addition to the scrolling text of the severe weather alerts, an acoustic weather warning provides a beep to...

  • Page 16

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 16 of 25 factory reset of wireless display note: it is not possible to re-register a previously registered wireless display under a new account until the wireless display has been deleted from the user account on www.Weatherdirect.Com and a factory reset has been perform...

  • Page 17: Severe Weather Alerts

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 17 of 25 four additional forecast locations the standard weather direct® wireless display includes weather information for one location. - but what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you? In addition to your standard location, the four addi...

  • Page 18

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 18 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 19: Forecast Icons Explained

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 19 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. Note: trace precipitation will not display droplets on...

  • Page 20: Care and Maintenance

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 20 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 21: Battery Replacement

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 21 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 22: Power Requirements

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 22 of 25 power requirements note: rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh alkaline batteries. Wireless display: 2 “c” alkaline batteries (not included) wireless gateway: included ...

  • Page 23: Fcc Statements

    Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 page 23 of 25 fcc statements statement according to fcc part 15.21: modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to fcc part 15.105: note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply ...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    Version 2.6 - 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...

  • Page 25

    Version 2.6 - 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 no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidenta...