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V30 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 

V30 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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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 interpret the Rain Readings?

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How do I reset the Rain Readings?

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How Often does my Rain 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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Summary of Contents for V30

Page 1: ...UP 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 6 WEATHER STATION READINGS 7...

Page 2: ...ation 16 Accuweather Daily Forecast 16 Accuweather Hourly Forecast 16 Accuweather HI LO Temperatures 17 Accuweather Wind Direction 17 Custom Data Streams 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 How do I change batterie...

Page 3: ...iOS with cellular or Wi Fi service Android Requirements Mobile device with Android OS with cellular or Wi Fi service GET YOUR STATION READY Ensure your station s Wi Fi Indicator is flashing If it is...

Page 4: ...t 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 OTH...

Page 5: ...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 form the sensor...

Page 6: ...ach sensor outside Position you station six feet from other electronics and wireless devices If you suspect RF radio frequency interference simply move your weather station a few feet WHAT IS DISTANCE...

Page 7: ...ot read Rain sensors Purchase Extra Sensors For additional sensors to read to your station or to the app visit the PARTS TAB at http bit ly V30 Note Not all sensors will read to the station Be sure to...

Page 8: ...evice and Location Name page enter Device Name and select a location or enter a Location Name for your sensor Select DONE Repeat steps 1 5 for any additional sensors you wish to add HOW DO I INTERPRET...

Page 9: ...story 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...

Page 10: ...r the value was reset The total rainfall can show years worth of data Note As time passes without rain the 1 hour 24 hour and 7 day rain totals will count down to zero HOW DO I RESET THE RAIN READINGS...

Page 11: ...perature or Humidity every 45 seconds Any change of 0 5 C or Hum 2 RH will cause the sensor to send a reading If there is no change in temperature or humidity the sensor will transmit every 3 minutes...

Page 12: ...ssure number setting Note Weekday sets automatically as Year Month and Date are set Full Program Menu 1 Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings BEEP SOUND ON will show Press and release th...

Page 13: ...NNECT or LOST WIFI SEE APP TO CONNECT appears at start up is a prompt to connect to the La Crosse View app LOST WIFI again refers to your station searching for a WIFI connection to connect to the La C...

Page 14: ...o enter dimmer set mode AUTO DIM OFF will show 2 Press the or buttons 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...

Page 15: ...FORECAST 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 abou...

Page 16: ...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 Pres...

Page 17: ...ther Information Wind Speed o Wind Direction o Wind Gust o UV Index o Visibility o Dew Point o Percentage of Clouds oSunrise Time o Sunset Time o Hours of Sunlight o Moon Rise Time o Moon Set Time o T...

Page 18: ...ix numbers on the barcode of that sensor These sensors will remain locked to your station until you manually delete them The barcodes are also important identifiers for the La Crosse View app if you c...

Page 19: ...nsor ID Hold the PLUS button for 3 seconds and your station will search for your individual sensor If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted great If you do not regain connection bring the...

Page 20: ...he 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 yo...

Page 21: ...our station Check that the cups spin freely Something may be preventing movement Are your wind cups unbroken After a storm it is good to check this WIND DASHES WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR WIND READINGS D...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...ease wait 2 4 hours for it to reconnect on its own Please be patience these stations can reconnect on after many hours out RF radio frequency communication is not always 100 on Certain temporary condi...

Page 24: ...Write down the Total Rain reading or reset the Rain Total to 0 00 With rain sensor mounted slowly pour water into the funnel to tip the rocker of the rain sensor 10 times Wait at least 2 minutes for a...

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