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C79790 FAQS 

 

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FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station.  

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CONTENTS 

C79790 FAQS

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CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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La Crosse View App: How do I connect?

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BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries?

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HARDWARE: Sensors and Station

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What are the power requirements for this station?

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POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries??

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SETUP AND MOUNTING

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SETUP: How do I setup my station?

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MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors?

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Where to I place my station?

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What is Distance | Resistance | Interference?

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WEATHER STATION READINGS

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What is this EXTRA SENSOR Area?

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How do I add extra sensors to my station?

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How do I delete extra sensors from my station?

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How do I add extra sensors to my app?

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How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings?

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Help me understand the Wind History Readings.

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Wind Speed Alert

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How do I reset the Wind History Readings?

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How Often does my Wind Sensor Update?

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How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings?

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How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings?

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How Often does my Temp/Humidty Sensor Update?

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What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature?

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Summary of Contents for C79790

Page 1: ...ETUP AND MOUNTING 4 SETUP How do I setup my station 4 MOUNTING Where do I mount position my sensors 5 Where to I place my station 6 What is Distance Resistance Interference 7 WEATHER STATION READINGS...

Page 2: ...tion 16 Accuweather Daily Forecast 16 Accuweather Hourly Forecast 16 Accuweather HI LO Temperatures 17 Custom Data Streams 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 BAR CODE What are the barcodes and ID Numbers on my sen...

Page 3: ...La Crosse View app onto your mobile device LAUNCH FOLLOW Open the La Crosse View app and follow the on screen instructions GET YOUR STATION READY Ensure your station s Wi Fi Indicator is flashing If...

Page 4: ...tery C79790 5 volt power cord required and CR2032 batteries for backup of your time and date Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi Fi data Power cord is required POWER INPUT WILL THIS ST...

Page 5: ...obstruct wind readings Make sure all screws on the Mounting Bracket Winds Cups Wind Vane and Battery Compartment are securely fastened The sensor should be mounted with the Wind Cups on top Mast The h...

Page 6: ...on the sides 3 Use the Hand Screw to attach the Mast to either the Adjustable Base or Pole Adapter Ensure the sensor is level facing south and securely fastened at all mounting points Basic Installati...

Page 7: ...io frequency signal Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference Transmitting antennas from ham radios emergency dispatch centers airports military bases etc may cause interference...

Page 8: ...hes 3 Sensor will no longer show in the Extra Sensor area HOW DO I ADD EXTRA SENSORS TO MY APP Open your La Crosse View app to add sensors Watch the video for adding devices to the La Crosse View app...

Page 9: ...This means it updates each hour to show you the past 24 hours 7 Days Shows the top speed in the past 7 days from the last record This is a rolling 7 day period not a Monday through Sunday record Updat...

Page 10: ...perate accurately at temperatures down to 40F However the solar panel needs to be exposed to maximum sunlight and clear of snow to maintain the internal super capacitor charge for severe cold weather...

Page 11: ...Like Temperature shows Wind Chill When the temperature is below 50 F and generally a 5 mph sustained wind speed the Feels like Temperature is showing Wind Chill Feels Like temperature shows Heat Index...

Page 12: ...move to 12 24 hour time 12 24 HOUR FORMAT will show 12HR flashes Press the or button to turn select 24 hour time format 3 Press SET to confirm and move to the hour HOUR will show The hour flashes Pre...

Page 13: ...s awaiting a password These statements should only flash for a few minutes then disappear They may show again for a few minutes if you restart the station or press and release the SET button When conn...

Page 14: ...HT button to select start time Hour for dimmer AUTO DIM START TIME and the hour will flash 4 Press the or buttons to change the hour for the dimmer to be low light level 5 Press the LIGHT button to se...

Page 15: ...al display hold the WIND TEMP buttons together for 2 seconds to view the station Firmware Version for 3 seconds followed by the WI FI Module Version for 3 seconds 2 Press the LIGHT button at any time...

Page 16: ...MPORTANT There may be small discrepancies between data displayed on your station and data shown through other AccuWeather services such as their website and or mobile app This is common as there are d...

Page 17: ...n Wind Gust UV Index Visibility Dew Point Percentage of Clouds Sunrise Time Sunset Time Hours of Sunlight Moon Rise Time Moon Set Time Temperature Humidity and more Text Messages Enter up to 20 charac...

Page 18: ...begin searching for the new sensor 5 Install batteries in your new sensor and allow up to three minutes for your new sensor readings and ID to appear on your station FACTORY RESET HOW DO I FACTORY RE...

Page 19: ...n for 5 seconds while viewing ID to delete ID WTH123 To add a separate LTV TH2 sensor After deleting the TH sensor built into the Wind Sensor ID WTH123 press the SENSOR button on the station to view I...

Page 20: ...sources of interference HOW DO I CHANGE BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS On your sensor open the battery cover and press the F C button This will change the temperature display on the sensor only On you...

Page 21: ...ly adding a new wireless electronic device to the home will cross the signal path for the sensor If this occurs try moving your station a few feet or turning the station 90 degrees for a better angle...

Page 22: ...oss of signal in that hour move the wind sensor just outside Continue moving the wind sensor back to its original location If you lose connection look for sources of interference WIND ACCURACY WHY IS...

Page 23: ...23 P a g e The App updates data every 60 90 seconds Since Wind Speed changes frequently this is the common difference you may notice between your station and your app...

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