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Version 1.8 - 9/23/2008

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WD-2513U

2 DAY INTERNET POWERED

WEATHER STATION

Owner’s Manual

WEATHER DIRECT®

Presented by La Crosse Technology

La Crosse Technology, Ltd.

www.weatherdirect.com

2809 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone 608-785-7935

Summary of Contents for WD-2513U

Page 1: ...ge 1 of 25 WD 2513U 2 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner s Manual WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 ...

Page 2: ...ime Setting on Wireless Display 10 Wireless Outdoor Sensor 11 Wireless Display Operation 11 MODE Key 12 ALARM Key 13 Turn Alarm ON OFF 13 Set Alarm Time 13 Key 14 Toggle Between Time Date Temperature 14 View Outdoor Temperature 14 Manually Request a Weather Direct Data Update 14 SET Key 14 When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active 14 Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display 15 Set Mode 1 S...

Page 3: ...ained 20 Care and Maintenance 21 Battery Low Icons 21 Battery Replacement 22 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 22 Temperature Range 22 Battery Life 22 Dimensions 22 Weather Direct Update Rate 22 Weather Direct Wireless Range 22 Power Requirements 22 Liability Disclaimer 23 FCC Statements 23 Warranty Information 24 ...

Page 4: ...asts go beyond backyard measurements by using Internet enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed throughout North America The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct network is available to you 24 ho...

Page 5: ... feeds from the Internet Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air TX 50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor Mounting Plate Measures the outdoor temperature where you are and sends temperature data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air 4 Screws and drywall anchors for mounting the Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor and t...

Page 6: ...r information about your user profile 2 AA Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended in the Wireless Outdoor Sensor due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries 3 AA Alkaline or Rechargeable batteries for the Wireless Display Visit www weatherdirect com and click Register to Start...

Page 7: ...ns additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct system without reading this entire manual Open www weatherdirect com in a web browser and click REGISTER at the top of the page Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete registration process Hardware Installation NOTE Hardware installation is only intended...

Page 8: ...ottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not water proof To ensure maximum Sensor life mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves Placement on the North side of your home will provide the most accurate readings Mount it about ...

Page 9: ... forecasts to your Wireless Display over a maximum 330 ft range Walls and other obstructions between the Gateway and Wireless Display will affect the range The Wireless Signal Icon will indicate the signal strength to let you know if your Gateway and Wireless Display are within range Online Resources These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct experience Help www weatherdirect com help FREE...

Page 10: ...or Temperature Monitor Your Outdoor Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online Weather Club For more details please visit www theweatherclub com Time Alarm Time and Date Set Automatically Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www weatherdirect com for...

Page 11: ...r 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit Press the Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time The outdoor temperature will scroll on the bottom of the LCD Because the key is used to toggle between time date and temperature when you press the key to view the outdoor temperature you also swit...

Page 12: ...g commute will be different from the weather during the rest of the day You ll know to bring your umbrella to work on a deceptively beautiful sunny morning because Micro Forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon on your way home Going to the game today The Afternoon and Evening forecasts are a lifesaver Micro Forecasts help to make sure that you pack a blanket or a rain coat if ...

Page 13: ...he night forecast etc 7 ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when you are only interested in the weather for the day rather than forecasts for morning afternoon evening or night ALARM Key Turn Alarm ON OFF Press the ALARM Key to turn the alarm ON The Alarm icon will appear on the LCD Press the ALARM Key again to turn the alarm OFF The Alarm icon will disappear from the LCD Press the ALARM Key wh...

Page 14: ...inutes Every 6 hours after that your Gateway will send weather data to update your Wireless Display After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update After adding an Expansion Option to your Wireless Display it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update If you do not want to wait for your Wi...

Page 15: ... next option Set Mode 2 Enable Acoustic Weather Warnings ON OFF NOTE This SET mode is only available when the Severe Weather Alerts Expansion Option is active In addition to the scrolling text of the Severe Weather Alerts an Acoustic Weather Warning provides a beep to notify you of a weather condition You can turn this beep off to silence this warning so only the text of the warning is displayed T...

Page 16: ...on Options that are Lifetime Upgrades are still active on your Wireless Display even if you delete it from your user account on www weatherdirect com or perform a Factory Reset The selection of locations and other custom settings will need to be performed again if the Wireless Display is re registered WARNING The Factory Reset procedure will erase any registration and setup information from your W...

Page 17: ...including 1 4 Additional Forecast Locations on your Wireless Display Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct Wireless Display includes weather information for one location But what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you In addition to your standard location the Four Additional Locations Expansion Option allows you to monitor four more forecast ...

Page 18: ...r Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover one forecast location You can add up to 5 total alert locations if you also have the Add 4 Locations Expansion Option active Severe Weather Alerts are available for any of our 40 000 places to choose from if you have the 40 000 Places Expansion Option active Weather Direct is not liable for any incidents that may occur as a resu...

Page 19: ... Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Heat Tropical Storm Statement Blowing Snow Heavy Snow Urban And Small Stream Flood Dense Fog Hurricane Statement Urban Flood Freezing Drizzle Lake Effect Snow Wind Fre...

Page 20: ...Display one for day and one for night A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons NOTE Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and MEDIUM conditions generally use the HEAVY icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day ...

Page 21: ...re and rain Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display The liquid crystals can be harmful to user s health Do not make any repair attempts to the unit Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee Never touch the exposed electronic circuit of the device as there is a danger ...

Page 22: ...Range 39 8 F to 139 8 F 39 8 C to 59 8 C Update Interval Every 4 5 seconds Battery Life Wireless Display without Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 2 Years Wireless Display with Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 15 Months Wireless Outdoor Sensor Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display 5 25 L x 1 125 W x 5 625 H Wireless Gateway 6 63 L x 1 W x 1 56 H Wireless Outdoor Sensor 1 5 L x 83 W x ...

Page 23: ...pment 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter...

Page 24: ...ranty or if a product is examined which is not in need of 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 Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 da...

Page 25: ...of the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 5 30 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Fax 608 796 1020 For information on other La Crosse Technology products e mail sales lacrossetechnology com All rights reserved This handbook must not be rep...

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