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V22V2 FAQS 

 

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CONTENTS 

V22V2 FAQS

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Contents

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General Information

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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: 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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READINGS: How do I interpret the current Wind Readings?

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How do I interpret the Wind History Readings?

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How do I reset the Wind History Readings?

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How do I interpret the Rain Readings?

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How do I reset the Rain Readings?

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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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What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature?

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Where does the HI | LO reading next to the  Feels Like Temperature come from?

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TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time?

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How do I manually set the time?

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Why do “SEE APP TO CONNECT” or “LOST WIFI” show on my station?

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BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight?

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Can I operate My station on battery power only?

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BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean?

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WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week?

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Summary of Contents for V22V2

Page 1: ... my station 5 What is Distance Resistance Interference 5 READINGS How do I interpret the current Wind Readings 5 How do I interpret the Wind History Readings 6 How do I reset the Wind History Readings 6 How do I interpret the Rain Readings 6 How do I reset the Rain Readings 7 How do I view my HI and LO Temperature Humidity Readings 7 How do I reset the Temperature Humidity Readings 7 What is Feels...

Page 2: ...hy am I going through batteries quickly 14 How do I change between Fahrenheit and Celsius 14 Why are my wind cups not spinning 14 Can I replace my wind cups 15 WIND READING 0 00 Why do I only see 0 00 for wind speed 15 WIND DASHES Why are there dashes for wind readings 15 WIND INTERMITTANT Why do my wind readings come and go 15 WIND ACCURACY Why is my wind speed inaccurate 16 RAIN DASHES Why are t...

Page 3: ...OWER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS STATION LTV W1 2 C batteries LTV R3 2 AA batteries LTV TH2 2 AA batteries V22V2 5 volt power cord required and 3 AA batteries for optional 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 0 3A 50 60Hz and may work in other...

Page 4: ...nsects think of rain gauges as personal hotels placing the sensor 3 6 feet above ground may deter the insects Be sure your rain sensor is not sitting in a depression that would prevent rain from draining from the sensor properly Your rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic cleaning of leaves or other debris that may clog the funnel Install the Rain sensor on a level platform that is...

Page 5: ...nal path from your station to each sensor as a straight line Consider the distance the station is from other electronics in the home Resistance Each obstacle walls windows vegetation stucco concrete and large metal objects will reduce the effective signal range by about one half Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range Interference Consider electro...

Page 6: ... year January 1 through December 31st HOW DO I RESET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS Your wind speed history readings are reset individually 1 Press and release the WIND button to view the history reading you wish to reset 2 Hold the MINUS button for 5 seconds to reset that value to current wind speed 3 Press and release the LIGHT button to exit HOW DO I INTERPRET THE RAIN READINGS You have the option t...

Page 7: ...s to reset that rain value to zero 3 Press and release the LIGHT button to exit HOW DO I VIEW MY HI AND LO TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY READINGS Your high and low temperature and humidity readings are recorded with time and date of occurrence Each time a new high or low reading is recorded that reading with time and date of occurrence will show To view your HI LO records simply press and release the TEMP ...

Page 8: ... your station No button press is necessary Standalone station The daily HI LO temperature comes from your thermo hygro sensor when you operate as a standalone station Connected to the La Crosse View app When you connect to the La Crosse View app The daily HI LO reading will come from the Weather Service as a forecasted HI and LO TIME DOES THIS STATION HAVE ATOMIC TIME Standalone station When opera...

Page 9: ...st the date 8 Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to select Fahrenheit or Celsius TEMP FAHRENHEIT will show Press and release the PLUS or MINUS button to select Celsius C 9 Press and release the SET button to confirm and SEE APP TO CONNECT will show This is a reminder to connect to the La Crosse View app This is not required when operating as a standalone station There is no actua...

Page 10: ...will appear near your INDOOR humidity reading when you need to change batteries in your station See how to change batteries under troubleshooting WEEKDAY HOW DO I CORRECT THE DAY OF THE WEEK The day of the week will set when the Year Month and Date are set If your day of the week is incorrect yet the month and date are correct please go the program menu and check the YEAR setting DOES THIS STATION...

Page 11: ...y The longer the Station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be Connected Station When your station is connected to the La Crosse View app you will see an additional 8 forecast icons from the Weather Service Your forecast will update multiple times per day The forecast icons predict weather conditions for the next 3 6 hours Additional forecast icons when connected Wi...

Page 12: ...teries no other action is needed The batteries in the station only maintain time date in the event of a power outage BAR CODE WHAT ARE THE BARCODES AND ID NUMBERS ON MY SENSORS AND ON MY STATION Did you know that your sensors will lock into your station This ensures that the sensor readings are from your sensor and not a neighbors When you press and release your SENSOR button you will see your sta...

Page 13: ...el well through 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 When you have good batteries and in a good location hold the SENSOR button for three seconds to search for yo...

Page 14: ... loses connection to the station for any reason the station will show dashes after 30 minutes The station will search for 5 minutes every hour to reconnect with sensor Be sure you have good batteries Manually search for your sensor by holding the SENSOR button for three seconds Try this Bring your sensor within 10 feet of your station and make sure it is connected to the station After 15 minutes m...

Page 15: ...is always to check that my batteries are good If it has been working and now is not low batteries are the most common connection problem Next check your distance resistance and interference If everything was working previously at the same location this is likely not the issue However sometimes there is new growth on trees or bushes that causes another barrier Radio Frequency RF signal does not tra...

Page 16: ...et or more above the highest point on the roof to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately A 50 foot clearance in all directions is best It is helpful to send pictures of the sensor mounting if you need to contact customer support RAIN DASHES WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR RAIN READINGS Dashes indicate the connection is lost between your station and the rain sensor My first thought is always to che...

Page 17: ...AINFALL READING LOW Low rain readings indicate the rain sensor and station are connected Check that the rocker tips freely Check the funnel and the inside of the rain sensor for insect nests or debris that may cause loss of rocker motion Be sure to mount the rain sensor level Complete a Tip Test Write down the Total Rain reading or reset the Rain Total to 0 00 With the rain sensor mounted slowly p...

Page 18: ...toring when you are connected via your mobile device For support and guidance of your La Crosse View app please visit 1 Android users http www lacrossetechnology com support lacrosseviewandroid 2 iOS users http www lacrossetechnology com support lacrosseviewios WHERE DO I FIND THE LA CROSSE VIEW APP Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View app on your mobile dev...

Page 19: ... Make sure your mobile device is connected to your router s separate 2 4GHz Wi Fi network and that you have correctly entered your Wi Fi password For more troubleshooting tips and support visit www lacrossetechnology com lacrosseviewsupport ARE THERE OTHER CONNECTION OPTIONS WPS Option If you followed the instrucftions in the app and cannot connect your station to the app you can try connecting vi...

Page 20: ...ur app MESSAGES WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THESE MESSAGES ON MY STATION Your station has built in connection status messages for your convenience ALL OK CONNECTED Your station is connected to the app LOST WIFI Your station has lost connection with your Wi Fi network o Check your power cord connection power cord required to connect o When trying to reestablish your station s Wi Fi connection be sure yo...

Page 21: ...ur sensor image and ID number 3 Name the sensors and provide location 4 Enjoy Allow a few minutes for readings to appear ADD SENSOR HOW CAN I ADD SENSOR TO MY LA CROSSE VIEW APP Check for compatible sensor to purchase at www lacrossetechnology com V22V2 Note The number of sensors you can add will be limited by the memory of your mobile device and the speed of your Wi Fi network connection Open you...

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