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C79790 FAQS 

 

We are weather enthusiasts like you and know proper running equipment is important. These 

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 C79790-11

Page 1: ...SETUP 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 7 What is this EXTRA SENSOR Area 7 How do I add extra sensors to my station 8 How do I delete extra sensors from my station 8 How do I add extra sensors to my app 8 How do I interpret the Current Win...

Page 2: ...st 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 sensors on my station 17 How do I delete sensor ID numbers 18 FACTORY RESET How do I factory reset my station 18 Why doesn t the temperature humidity readings on my station match the weather report 18 TEMP ACCURACY Why does my Thermo H...

Page 3: ...pp 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 it is not press and hold the Plus and Minus button down together until it begins flashing This tells you that your station is ready to connect HAVING TROUBLE CONNECTING Make sure your mobile device is connected to you...

Page 4: ...ttery 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 STATION WORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES Your power cord input is 100 240V and may work in other countries if the proper plug adapter is used not included Note There is no guarantee that this power cord will wo...

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 horizontal conduit where the sensor attaches This Piece will connect to either the Adjustable Base orPole Adapter Adjustable Base The main bracket used for mounting onto flat surfaces or with added U ...

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 Installation Options Fence posts poles decks and even mailboxes are all common mounting options due to their convenience Many users prefer these types of locations as the data they provide is accurate from the...

Page 7: ...dio 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 Electrical wires utilities cables etc may create interference if too close WEATHER STATION READINGS WHAT IS THIS EXTRA SENSOR AREA Explanation The Extra Sensor area is a place to show up to 4 additio...

Page 8: ...shes 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 http bit ly LaCrosseView_Support_Vid_10 1 From Main Menu select Devices under Add Edit 2 On Edit Devices page select ADD DEVICE 3 Scan Device ID Scan the bar code on your sensor or choose ADD MANUALL...

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 Updates at midnight each day Month Shows top wind speed for the current month Record is from the first day of the month to the last day of the month When in the middle of the month it will show the readin...

Page 10: ...operate 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 operation To extend operation during low sunlight and extreme cold the transmission interval will be reduced HOW DO I VIEW MY HI AND LO TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY READINGS Your high and low temperature and...

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 When the temperature is above 80 F the Feels like temperature is showing the Heat Index Feels Like temperature shows Current Temperature When temperature is between 51 F and 80 F the Feels like temp...

Page 12: ...y 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 Press the or button to choose the hour 4 Press SET to confirm and move to the minutes The MINUTES will show Minutes flash Press the or button to choose the minutes 5 Press SET to confirm and move to the...

Page 13: ...is 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 connected you will have these and other status messages available with a press of the SET button ALL OK CONNECTED o Station is connected all the way through to your app CHECK APP o The Wi Fi router conne...

Page 14: ...to turn dimmer ON AUTO DIM ON will show 3 Press the LIGHT 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 select start time for dimmer to be on High light level AUTO DIM STOP TIME and the hour will flash 6 Press the or buttons to change the hour for the...

Page 15: ...CAST ICONS MEAN Standalone Station When operating as a standalone station the forecast icons predict weather condition over the next 12 hours based on the change of atmospheric pressure with about 70 75 accuracy As weather conditions cannot be 100 correctly forecasted we are not responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast Forecast Icons for standalone station Sunny Partly Sunny Cloudy...

Page 16: ...s their website and or mobile app This is common as there are differences in the timing in which forecast data is fetched by these items Our connected weather stations will receive forecast updates at least 4 times daily ACCUWEATHER DAILY FORECAST Press the DAILY button on the side of your station to scroll through 7 days of future forecasts Changing Forecast Icons Daily Chance of Precipitation Da...

Page 17: ...unlight Moon Rise Time Moon Set Time Temperature Humidity and more Text Messages Enter up to 20 characters for special events or reminders such as SOCCER TONIGHT ICE CREAM IN FREEZER GREAT JOB MATH TEST or anything you can think of To select Data Stream items 1 Open the La Crosse View app and swipe until you find your station s device page 2 Scroll down to the Data Stream section and press the blu...

Page 18: ... allow up to three minutes for your new sensor readings and ID to appear on your station FACTORY RESET HOW DO I FACTORY RESET MY STATION A factory reset will delete all sensor ID numbers and if connected remove all Wi Fi connections Basically this is a great way to return your station to out of the box condition This is more effective than removing all power for clearing out the station All histor...

Page 19: ... SENSOR button again ID WTH123 THW SENSOR will show 3 Hold the MINUS button 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 ID then press the PLUS button to search Press the TX button on the add on sensor Sensor Icon will show to indicate reading is c...

Page 20: ...e Continue moving the sensor back to its original location If you lose connection look for 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 your station enter the program menu to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display on the station WHY ARE M...

Page 21: ... foliage due to the moisture content Occasionally 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 to receive the sensor signal Press the SENSOR button until you see your sensor ID Hold the PLUS button for 3 seconds and your station will search for you...

Page 22: ...tation After 15 minutes move the wind sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor and the station for 1 hour If there is no loss 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 MY WIND SPEED INACCURATE What are you comparing your wind spee...

Page 23: ... THE APP The reading on your station is the real time reading Your station updates as soon as it receives a new reading from the sensor 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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