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Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 

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WD-3210  

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 

Summary of Contents for WD-3210

Page 1: ...age 1 of 25 WD 3210 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: ...ces 9 Features 9 Time Setting on Wireless Display 10 Wireless Outdoor Sensor 10 Wireless Display Operation 12 MODE Key 12 ALARM Key 13 Turn Alarm ON OFF 13 Set Alarm Time 13 SNOOZE Key 13 Alarm Snooze 13 Change the Display Mode 14 View Outdoor Temperature 14 Key 14 Toggle Between Time Date Temperature 14 View Outdoor Temperature 14 Manually Request a Weather Direct Data Update 14 SET Key 15 When A...

Page 3: ... Weather Alerts 18 Types of Severe Weather Alerts 19 Forecast Icons Explained 20 Care and Maintenance 21 Battery Replacement 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 22 Temperature Range 22 Battery Life 22 Dimensions 22 Weather Direct Update Rate 22 Weather Direct Wireless Range 22 Power Requirements 22 Liability Disclaimer 23 FCC Statements 23 Warranty Information 24 ...

Page 4: ...casts go beyond backyard measurements by using Internet enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed throughout North America The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct network is available to you 24 h...

Page 5: ...e feeds from the Internet Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air TX 50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor Mounting Plate Measures the outdoor temperature where you are and sends temperature data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air 4 Screws and drywall anchors for mounting the Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor and ...

Page 6: ...variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries 3 C Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries Visit www weatherdirect com and click Register to Start After you have registered and selected a forecast ...

Page 7: ...ns additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct system without reading this entire manual Open www weatherdirect com in a web browser and click REGISTER at the top of the page Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete registration process Hardware Installation NOTE Hardware installation is only intended...

Page 8: ...he bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not water proof To ensure maximum Sensor life mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves Placement on the North side of your home will provide the most accurate readings Mount it ab...

Page 9: ...ul Douglas 2 Radar maps 3 Video and photo uploads 4 And Much more For a list of places to choose from as forecast locations www weatherdirect com places 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 4 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons Specific...

Page 10: ...y will ONLY display the time from the Time Zone for Wireless Display Clock set on the web site NOT the time at the forecast locations There is only one Time Zone available per Wireless 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 p...

Page 11: ...tteries 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 bottom of the LCD ...

Page 12: ...ptively 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 Forecasts help to make sure that you pack a blanket or a rain coat if needed Work 2nd or 3rd shift Receive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the mo...

Page 13: ...D Press the ALARM Key again to turn the alarm OFF The Alarm icon will disappear from the LCD Press the ALARM Key when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm for 24 Hours Set Alarm Time Press and Hold the ALARM Key until the hours digit flashes to set the alarm time Alarm will sound once every 24 hours while active Press the Key to change the hour PM will indicate a PM time while no icon next to t...

Page 14: ... the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wireless outdoor sensor Pressing the Key will also cycle through the date seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the LCD 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 you...

Page 15: ... Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode 2 LCD and number 0 7 will flash near the top SET LCD CONTRAST will scroll across the bottom 3 Press the Key to update the LCD Contrast settings Lightest Contrast 0 Darkest Contrast 7 4 Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 2 Enable Acoustic Weather Warnings ON OFF NOTE This SET mode is only available whe...

Page 16: ... of the Device ID will appear at the bottom 15 Press the Key to view second part of the Device ID under SEC 2 16 Press the SET Key to exit SET mode 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 bee...

Page 17: ...own 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 included forecast location selected you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Expansion Options FREE for 14 Days NO CREDIT CARD OR PAYMENT REQUIRED 14 Days of FREE...

Page 18: ...r events you want to receive Even be alerted via e mail or SMS text message when you are away from your Wireless Display Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover one forecast location You can add up to 5 total alert locations if you also have the Add 4 Locations Expansion Option active Severe Weather Alerts are available for any of our 40 000 places to cho...

Page 19: ... Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Heat Tropical Storm Statement Blowing Snow Heavy Snow Urban And Small Stream Flood Dense Fog Hurricane Statement Urban Flood Freezing Drizzle Lake Effect Snow Wind Fre...

Page 20: ...ght 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 Expansion Option NOTE Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and MEDIUM conditions generally use the HEAVY icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day ...

Page 21: ...s are adequately protected against moisture and rain Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display The liquid crystals can be harmful to user s health Do not make any repair attempts to the unit Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee Never touch the exposed electronic ci...

Page 22: ...p to 2 Years Wireless Outdoor Sensor Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display 9 31 L x 1 34 W x 10 85 H Wireless Gateway 6 63 L x 1 W x 1 56 H Wireless Outdoor Sensor 1 5 L x 83 W x 5 05 H Weather Direct Update Rate Every 6 Hours Weather Direct Wireless Range Up to 330 Feet open air Power Requirements NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between...

Page 23: ...uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not oc...

Page 24: ...ranty or if a product is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 da...

Page 25: ...of the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 5 30 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Fax 608 796 1020 For information on other La Crosse Technology products e mail sales lacrossetechnology com All rights reserved This handbook must not be rep...

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