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Mounting the Rain Sensor 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For accurate results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a hori-
zontal surface about 2-3ft above the ground and in an open area away from 
trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced causing inaccurate 
readings. 
 
When securing into place, check that rain excess will not collect and store at 
the base of the unit but can flow out between the base and the mounting 
surface (test by pouring clean water). 
 
After mounting the rain sensor, connect the cable to the thermo-hygro sensor 
at the corresponding socket so power supply can be received and data be 
transmitted to the base station 
 
The rain sensor is now operable. For testing purposes, very slowly pour a 
small amount of clean water into the rain sensor funnel. The water will act as 
rainfall and will be received and displayed at the base station after about 2 
minutes delay i.e. when the reading interval is reached (to clear this testing 
data on the base station, refer to the section “

MIN/MAX Mode

” below). 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mounting the thermo-hygro Sensor 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall 
beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from direct 
sunlight and other extreme weather conditions. 
 
To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall, 
plug in the thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the 
use of the supplied screw and ensure that the cables from the wind and rain 
sensors are correctly plugged in otherwise data transmission errors could 
occur. 
 

NOTE: For best 433 MHz reception mount the thermo-hygro sensor on an 
outside wall near the location of the base station.

 

 

10. 

Resetting & factory settings: 

 
As previously mentioned, in the event of a power reset to the sensor (for ex-
ample a change of batteries), the base station has to synchronize to the sen-
sor again otherwise no weather data will be received.  To do this, simply press 
and hold the PLUS (+) key for 2 seconds and a short beep will sound to syn-
chronize the base station to the sensor.  When the units are synchronized, the 
data will be received again and the base station will return to normal operation 
mode.  
 

Rain Cover 

Wall Bracket 

Main Unit 

Base portion 

Funnel portion 

 

Summary of Contents for WS-2315AL

Page 1: ...ique features 2 Intended Use Weather Station The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area and receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors 1 Thermo Hygro Sensor 2 Wind Sensor 3 Rain Sensor The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest weather information on the base station s LCD The outdoor thermo hygro sensor is the main data comm...

Page 2: ...s of Wind sensor The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind direction and sends the data to thermo hygro sensor which in turn transmits the data to the base station Operating power is taken from the thermo hygro sensor using a 32ft cable connection Features of Rain sensor The rain sensor measures the rainfall and sends the data to thermo hygro sensor which in turn transmits the data to the base ...

Page 3: ...to fix main unit to the mast holder Rain Sensor Main unit base and funnel 32ft cable already at tached to the main unit Heavy weather PC software CD Rom format English version only 6 5ft PC cable for PC connection optional use included 5 Setting up First choose to use the adaptor included in this set or batteries for operation Both these methods allow for operation using wireless 433MHz transmissi...

Page 4: ...ime the thermo hygro sensor is powered up for example after a change of batteries a random security code is transmitted and this code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather data When the base station is powered up a short beep will sound and all LCD segments will light up for about 5 seconds before it enters into a 15 minute learning mode to learn the sensors security code A...

Page 5: ...a by simply disconnecting or connecting the cable from the base station to the sensor When the base station detects no cable connection to the sensors the base station will automatically change to using 433 MHz for reception of the weather data from the sensors The data receiving intervals are as follows Using cable connection data is updated every 8 seconds Using wireless 433 MHz data is updated ...

Page 6: ...TE The WWVB receiver is located in the base station Base Station With two foldable legs at the back of the unit the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes also at the back of the unit It is important to check that the 433MHz if using wireless connection and the WWVB radio controlled time signal can be received before permanentl...

Page 7: ...g the thermo hygro Sensor An ideal mounting place for the thermo hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions To wall mount use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall plug in the thermo hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied scr...

Page 8: ...86ºF high Outdoor temperature alarm 32ºF low 104ºF high Indoor humidity alarm 35 RH low 65 RH high Outdoor humidity alarm 45 RH low 70 RH high Wind chill alarm 50ºF low 86ºF high Dew point alarm 32ºF low 68ºF high Rainfall 24h alarm 1 96 inches Rainfall 1h alarm 0 03 inches Wind Speed 1 0 mph low 62 mph high Wind direction alarm None set Note All alarm default values are deactivated at the start u...

Page 9: ... the one value given by various newspapers TV and radio broad casting stations in their daily weather forecasts for their respective locations users can set the relative air pressure of the weather station to this value to represent readings your their area see Basic Programming Modes below Weather Data LCD Section 2 Indoor temperature and humidity are displayed simultaneously in this section Use ...

Page 10: ...tal WIND key To toggle between the following settings Wind speed Wind direction Wind direction display in degrees ALARM key In normal mode to enter the alarm programming mode In alarm programming mode to select the following setting modes Time alarm setting Indoor temperature alarm high low Outdoor temperature alarm high low Indoor humidity alarm high low Outdoor humidity alarm high low Outdoor wi...

Page 11: ...me If reception has been successful the received time and date will over write the manually set time and date and no further reception is at tempted until the following day 14 MIN MAX Programming Modes MIN MAX display Mode The MIN MAX Mode provides the user with information about the MIN MAX values of all weather data together with the time and date at which these values were recorded Entering eac...

Page 12: ...MI NUS keys 4 Press ALARM key to confirm followed by the MIN MAX key to return to the normal display mode Indoor temperature high alarm and low alarm setting 1 Press the ALARM key to enter the normal time alarm 2 Press the ALARM key again to enter indoor temperature high alarm set mode 3 Press and hold the SET key to enter the indoor temperature high setting values digits will start flashing and s...

Page 13: ...normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to toggle to the wind chill low alarm set mode 5 Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind chill low setting values digits will start flashing and set the desired wind chill low by using the PLUS or MINUS keys 6 Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to ano...

Page 14: ... mode Storm warning alarm setting Unlike the other weather alarms the storm warning alarm is set by entering the main manual setting mode as follows 1 Press the SET key to enter the manual setting mode 2 Continue to press the SET key until the Storm warning icon flashes ten dency arrow flashing downwards with the pressure values flashing 3 Set the desired inHg pressure value 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 in...

Page 15: ...ctivated It has to drop to below 75 2 F with a pre set hysteresis of 1 8 F so that the alarm can be produced again Hysteresis values for the various weather data types are given in the following table Weather data Hysteresis Temperature 1 8 F Humidity 3 RH Air pressure 0 0295 inHg Rainfall 24h 0 1968 inch Rainfall 1h 0 01968 inch Wind 3 1 mph 16 Auto memory for stored values The base station has a...

Page 16: ...s Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause explosion risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes 19 Problems and interference with operation Problem cause Remedy Distance between sensors and receiver too long Reduce distance between sensors and receiver to receive signal High shielding materials between the units thick walls steel concrete isolating aluminum foil and etc...

Page 17: ...ing water This may bear the danger of water entering the unit s inner parts and cause damages Do not immerse the base station in water Should there be damage to this product please do not attempt to make any repairs Please take this unit to a qualified technician Opening or improper handling of the units will invalidate any guarantee 22 Specifications Outdoor data Transmission Distance in Open Fie...

Page 18: ...vered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need or 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 La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address onl...

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