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CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2 

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benefits: 5-in-1 ....... 3

Features & Benefits: Display .... 4

Setup .................................... 7

5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7

Display Setup ........................ 8 

Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9

Backlight Settings ................... 9 

Placement Guidelines ............10

5-in-1 Sensor Installation ........11

Using the Weather Center .....12 

PC Connect...........................13

Weather Underground ..........13

Rainfall Tracking ...................14

Weather Ticker .....................15

Programmable Alarms ...........16 

Troubleshooting ....................17

Care & Maintenance ............ 20

Calibration .......................... 20

Specifications ....................... 22

FCC Information .................. 22

Customer Support ................ 23

Warranty............................. 23

Professional Weather Center

model 01536 / 8900123

IT  FEELS LIKE 46 OUTSIDE

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Page 1: ...tup 7 5 in 1 Sensor Setup 7 Display Setup 8 Set the Time Date Units 9 Backlight Settings 9 Placement Guidelines 10 5 in 1 Sensor Installation 11 Using the Weather Center 12 PC Connect 13 Weather Underground 13 Rainfall Tracking 14 Weather Ticker 15 Programmable Alarms 16 Troubleshooting 17 Care Maintenance 20 Calibration 20 Specifications 22 FCC Information 22 Customer Support 23 Warranty 23 Profe...

Page 2: ...applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display with Tabletop Stand 2 5 in 1 Sensor 3 Sensor Mounting Bracket 4 Mounting Hardware 5 Power Adapter 6 USB Cable 7 4 Alkaline Batteries 8 Instruction Manual PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection www AcuRite com IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED...

Page 3: ...ccurate temperature measurement 3 A B C Switch ID code that must match display s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 4 Battery Compartment 5 Temperature Humidity Sensors internal 6 Mounting Point 7 Wind Speed Anemometer 8 Wind Direction Vane 9 Mounting Bracket 10 Mounting Hardware Includes 5 anchors the following screws Qty Diameter Length 5 4 3 4 1 4 1 2 1 6 1 2 11 Debris Filter Pre installe...

Page 4: ...4 IT FEELS LIKE 46 OUTSIDE Features Benefits Display 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 3 2 4 5 ...

Page 5: ...ces and manually cycling through Weather Ticker messages when display is not connected to additional sensors For manually cycling add on sensor data when display is connected to additional sensors 20 Button For setup preferences 21 Clock 22 Button For setup preferences and manually cycling through Weather Ticker messages when display is not connected to additional sensors For manually cycling add ...

Page 6: ...n 1 sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 7 CLEAR RECORD RESET Button Press and HOLD for 8 seconds to clear all records Press and HOLD for 10 seconds for full reset to factory defaults 8 Power Adapter 9 USB Cable for PC Connection 10 Battery Compartment Cover not shown DEVICE ID 1 2 01536 RX RX DC 4 5V 3x AA AC DC ADAPTER INPUT 100 240AC 50 60Hz OUTPUT 5 0V 250mA CAN RSS Gen CNR Gen MO...

Page 7: ...batteries in the 5 in 1 sensor for temperatures below 4ºF 20ºC 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover Remove Rain Gauge Stabilizer Locate and remove the rain gauge stabilizer plastic tab taped into the bottom of the sensor The rain gauge will not fun...

Page 8: ...allation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explo...

Page 9: ... if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the button Display Backlight Settings This weather station s color display features three different lighting settings High 100 brightness Medium 60 brightness and Low 15 brightness Using battery power alone the backlight is available mo...

Page 10: ...llic items thick walls metal surfaces or other objects that may limit wireless communication PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE Place units at least 3 feet 9 m away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES Position sensor away from heaters air conditioners chimneys exhaust vents asphalt and concrete surfaces that radiate heat LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCE...

Page 11: ...e hardware bag 2 Insert the mounting base into the hole on the bottom of the sensor 3 Make sure the arrows on the top of the sensor are pointed in the proper direction and the bubble level is centered The solar cell should be facing south to properly orient the wind direction 4 Fasten the sensor into the mounting base using the 2 shorter screws included in the hardware bag The 5 in 1 sensor is now...

Page 12: ...ric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather This weather center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the pressure is trending FALLING STEADY or RISING SNOW RAIN MIX LIKELY RAIN LIKELY SNOW LIKELY STORMY WINDY CLOUDY flashing stormy Expand the System The display features built in sensors for measuring temperature and humidit...

Page 13: ...ed in step 1 and follow the on screen instructions to install the software 2 After PC Connect is installed on the computer the initial configuration will begin automatically Select where to save weather data downloaded from the display By default this will create a folder named AcuRite Weather Station in the Documents folder When prompted by the software to plug in the display connect the USB larg...

Page 14: ...ault PREVIOUS MONTHLY TOTALS WITH RAIN up to 12 months prior CURRENT YEAR TOTAL PREVIOUS YEAR TOTAL ALL TIME TOTAL Rainfall History Rainfall Data Displays rainfall recorded TODAY since 12 00am if applicable ALL TIME TOTAL RAINFALL TOTAL RAINFALL FOR MONTH SHOWN CURRENT YEAR TOTAL RAINFALL default If there hasn t been any rainfall today the current week s rainfall Sunday to Saturday is displayed if...

Page 15: ... MM DD ALL TIME HIGH TEMP XXX RECORDED MM DD YY ALL TIME LOW TEMP XXX RECORDED MM DD YY 24 HOUR TEMP CHANGE XX ALL TIME HIGH WIND XX MPH RECORDED MM DD YY 7 DAY AVERAGE WIND XX MPH TODAY S AVERAGE WIND XX MPH MOON NEW MOON WAXING CRESCENT MOON FIRST QUARTER MOON WAXING GIBBOUS MOON FULL MOON WANING GIBBOUS MOON LAST QUARTER MOON WANING CRESCENT INDOOR HUMIDITY OK INDOOR HUMIDITY HIGH INDOOR HUMIDI...

Page 16: ...Press and release the or buttons until ON is flashing on the Weather Ticker screen 5 Press and release the button The current HIGH alarm value will be shown 6 Press and release the or buttons to adjust the alarm s HIGH value 7 Press and release the button The current LOW alarm value will be shown 8 Press and release the or buttons to adjust the alarm s LOW value 9 Press and release the button 10 R...

Page 17: ...teries in display 4 Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for a few minutes to gain a strong connection Outdoor temperature is flashing or showing dashes Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be an indication of wireless interference Make sure the A B C switch in the battery compartments of both the display and sensor are switched to the same letter You may choose A B or C but bot...

Page 18: ...leaves out of the rain collector funnel and debris screen Calibrate the Rain Gauge see page 21 Inaccurate wind readings What is wind reading being compared to Pro weather stations are typically mounted at 30 ft 9 m high or more Make sure to compare data using a sensor positioned at the same mounting height Check location of the sensor Ensure it s mounted a minimum of 5 ft 1 5 m in the air with no ...

Page 19: ...from indoor display Verify that the USB cable is securely connected to the display AND to the PC Verify the display is powered ON Restart the PC Connect software Unplug the USB cable from the PC for 1 minute then plug the cable back in again USB port may be malfunctioning try using a different USB port Add on Sensor not recognized If the display is being used with add on Temperature Humidity Senso...

Page 20: ...s located in the rain collector funnel Remove from the top by gently squeezing and pulling out Clean the Wind Vane Anemometer Remove foreign matter from the outside of the sensor for free movement of the wind vane and anemometer If needed use a small amount of spray lubricant clear silicone or graphite powder on the anemometer for improved movement Calibration The indoor and outdoor temperature an...

Page 21: ...he internal buckets tip and see water drain through the rain gauge 4 A few seconds after each bucket tip the display displays rainfall in approximately 0 01 25 mm or more increments 5 The cup of water should take more than 20 minutes to empty a quicker period will result in inaccurate calibration Try to simulate a normal steady rainfall When cup is empty of water display should register 1 06 27 mm...

Page 22: ...ld void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed...

Page 23: ...LE WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCTS AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE We expressly disclaim all liability for special consequential or incide...

Page 24: ...s AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 01536 INST 052416 It s More than Accurate it s AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments designed to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com Weather Stations Temperature Humidity Weather Alert Radio Kitchen Thermometers Timers C...

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