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Operation Manual 

1. Introduction 

 

Professional Remote Weather Station 

Thank you for purchasing this Professional Remote Weather Station.  
Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an asset of 
great value for your personal use in the home or office.  Please read this 
instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand the correct operation of your 
weather station and benefit from its unique features. 

 

Table of Contents 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      

Page 

 

 

1. Introduction. ................................................................................... 2 

2. 

Intended Use  

2. Intended 

use. ................................................................................. 2 

 

Weather Station. ............................................................................ 2 

Weather Station 

System requirements for PC use................................................... 2 

The base station measures the indoor environment of its surrounding area and 
receives weather data from the following three outdoor sensors: 

Features of the base station. ......................................................... 3 
Features of the thermo-hygro sensor. ........................................... 3 

1) Thermo-Hygro 

Sensor 

Features of the wind sensor .......................................................... 3 

2) Wind 

Sensor 

Features of the rain sensor............................................................ 3 

3) Rain 

Sensor 

3. Safety 

Notes .................................................................................. 4 

 

4. Packaged 

contents ........................................................................ 5 

The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest weather 
information on the base station’s LCD.  The outdoor thermo-hygro sensor is 
the main data communication unit since both the wind and rain sensors are 
connected to the thermo-hygro sensor for operating power and rely on it to 
communicate to the base station.  Weather data sent from the thermo-hygro 
sensor can be done by wireless 433MHz transmission (up to 100ft in open 
space) or by cable connection. 

5. Setting 

up....................................................................................... 6 

6. 

Operation using cable connection or wireless 433MHz................. 9 

7. LCD 

overview .............................................................................. 10 

8. Function 

test ................................................................................ 11 

9.  

Mounting ...................................................................................... 12 

10.  Resetting & factory settings......................................................... 14 
11.  

Function description .................................................................... 16 

 

12. Operation 

keys ............................................................................ 19 

Using the enclosed 6.5ft computer cable and CD-ROM, you can install the 
Heavy Weather software to your PC and access the latest weather information 
from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of recorded weather data received by 
the base station.  Recorded data can be used to generate statistics and charts 
onto your spreadsheets (175 sets of data is stored in the base even if the PC 
is switched OFF).  The software itself does not set any limits as to how many 
data sets can be transferred to PC. 

13.  Basic programming modes.......................................................... 21 
14.  MIN/MAX programming modes ................................................... 22 
15.  Alarm programming modes ......................................................... 23 
16.  Auto-memory for stored values ................................................... 30 
17. Accessories: 

extensions cables................................................... 30 

18. Changing 

batteries ...................................................................... 31 

19.  

Problems and interference with operation ................................... 32 

 

20.  

Transmission range ..................................................................... 33 

This weather station is designed to work easily with your PC, simply connect 
and disconnect the PC cable at any time. 

21.  Cleaning and maintenance.......................................................... 33 
22.  

Specifications .............................................................................. 34 

 

23. Warranty 

Information ................................................................... 36

 

System Requirements for PC use: 

 

The minimum system requirement for use of this “Heavy Weather” software is:  

This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a 
safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and 
operation. 

Operating system: Windows 98 or above 
Processor: Pentium 166 MHz or above 
RAM: 32MB of RAM or above 

 

Hard disk: 20MB free space 

Please see www.heavyweather.info for a complete IM, FAQ and 
downloads of the most current software. 

CD-ROM drive 
 

 
 

For full details on operation and installation of the “Heavy Weather” software 
refer to the PC manual in PDF format on the CD-ROM. 

Summary of Contents for WS-2315

Page 1: ...Function test 11 9 Mounting 12 10 Resetting factory settings 14 11 Function description 16 12 Operation keys 19 Using the enclosed 6 5ft computer cable and CD ROM you can install the Heavy Weather software to your PC and access the latest weather information from your PC and upload up to 175 sets of recorded weather data received by the base station Recorded data can be used to generate statistics...

Page 2: ...unit Wind chill temperature display Inserting batteries in an incorrect polarity will cause damage to this product Dew point temperature display Weather forecast display by weather icons sunny cloudy rainy This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children Weather tendency indicator Do not dispose of new or used batteries in a fire as they may explosion or release dangerous chemicals Stor...

Page 3: ...ction cover 32ft cable optional connection to the base station included Wall mounting screws Plastic anchors for screws Wind Sensor Main unit with wind vane 32ft cable already attached to the main unit Mast holder 2 x U bolts for mast holder 4 x Washers 4 x Nuts 1 x screw to fix main unit to the mast holder Rain Sensor Main unit base and funnel 32ft cable already attached to the main unit Heavy we...

Page 4: ...e is transmitted and this code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather data When the base station is powered up a short beep will sound and all LCD segments will light up for about 5 seconds before it enters into a 15 minute learning mode to learn the sensors security code After the learning mode or by pressing the MIN MAX key at anytime the base station will start the WWVB r...

Page 5: ... failure A loss of power would desynchronize the base station and the sensor and no weather data will be received To synchronize the units so that the weather data can be received press and hold the PLUS key for 2 seconds However in general batteries that will not be used for long periods should be removed to avoid leakage 15 24h 1h or total hour display 16 Humidity display as RH 17 Rainfall units...

Page 6: ...played in the respective weather sections of the LCD In this case check that all cables are correctly inserted into the correct sockets and or check the batteries in the outdoor thermo hygro sensor and press and hold the PLUS key for 2 seconds and a short beep will sound to synchronize the base station to the sensors otherwise no weather data will be received Mounting the Wind Sensor onto a mast W...

Page 7: ...section MIN MAX Mode below An ideal mounting place for the thermo hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof as this will protect the sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions To wall mount use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired wall plug in the thermo hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both parts by the use of the supplied sc...

Page 8: ...ure threshold 0 09 inHg LCD contrast level 5 1 8 levels Rainfall per impulse 0 0204 inches Storm alarm 0 09 inHg Relative air pressure alarm 28 34 inHg low 30 71 inHg high Indoor temperature alarm 50ºF low 86ºF high Outdoor temperature alarm 32ºF low 104ºF high Indoor humidity alarm 35 RH low 65 RH high Outdoor humidity alarm 45 RH low 70 RH high Wind chill alarm 50ºF low 86ºF high Dew point alarm...

Page 9: ...wpoint below freezing the fallout will become frost or snow Air Pressure LCD Section 1 The air pressure reading is displayed here Press the PRESSURE key to toggle between relative and absolute air pressure displays Windchill has been introduced for battle planning during World War II It represents not the real measured but the temperature a person feels in open area under the influence of wind and...

Page 10: ...al WIND key To toggle between the following settings Wind speed Wind direction Wind direction display in degrees ALARM key In normal mode to enter the alarm programming mode In alarm programming mode to select the following setting modes Time alarm setting Indoor temperature alarm high low Outdoor temperature alarm high low Indoor humidity alarm high low Outdoor humidity alarm high low Outdoor win...

Page 11: ...re max or min with time and date 9 Air pressure display in hPa or inHg default setting inHg Outdoor humidity max or min with time and date 10 Relative air pressure setting from 27 10 inHg 31 90 inHg default 29 98 inHg Outdoor wind chill max or min with time and date 11 Weather forecast sensitivity setting 6 9 12 inHg default setting 9 inHg 12 Storm warning sensitivity setting 9 12 15 18 21 24 29 i...

Page 12: ...e digits will start flashing and set the desired indoor temperature low by using the PLUS or MINUS keys 2 Indoor temperature high alarm and low alarm 3 Outdoor temperature high alarm and low alarm 4 Indoor humidity high alarm and low alarm 6 Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN MAX key to return the normal display mode or press the ALARM once more to toggle to another alarm setting mode 5 ...

Page 13: ... and press the MIN MAX key to return to the normal display mode or press the ALARM key once more to toggle to the wind chill low alarm set mode 5 Press and hold the SET key to enter the wind chill low setting values digits will start flashing and set the desired wind chill low by using the PLUS or MINUS keys 6 Press ALARM key to confirm and press the MIN MAX key to return the normal display mode o...

Page 14: ...ng mode Storm warning alarm setting Unlike the other weather alarms the storm warning alarm is set by entering the main manual setting mode as follows 1 Press the SET key to enter the manual setting mode 2 Continue to press the SET key until the Storm warning icon flashes tendency arrow flashing downwards with the pressure values flashing 3 Set the desired inHg pressure value 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 i...

Page 15: ...old LCD contrast Alarm time Weather Alarm thresholds State of alarms enabled disabled Rainfall total value and reset time date 17 Accessories adding cable extensions For your convenience additional telephone cables to increase the connection distance between each of the units may be purchased from any reputable hardware store Simply add these to the current cables to extend your cable connection d...

Page 16: ...e connected extension heads away from rain moisture and other extreme weather conditions as exposure can cause short circuits and damage to this item 18 Changing batteries Battery change only in the thermo hygro sensor 1 Open the battery cover 2 Remove the old batteries and insert with new ones of the recommended type and replace the cover Once the sensor is powered up press and hold the PLUS key ...

Page 17: ...Resolution Letter format 21 Cleaning and Maintenance Using 433MHz wireless data transmission Clean the housing and screen of the base station only with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Measuring interval thermo hygro sensor 32 sec if wind factor 22 36 mph or 128sec if wind factor Ensure that the rain sensor does not collect leaves or other dirt by checking the funnel for blockage...

Page 18: ... covered by this warranty Before sending the Weather Station in for repairs contact La Crosse Technology The Weather Station will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from improper use unauthorized repairs faulty batteries or the Weather Stations inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY...

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