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CA80550 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 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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TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time?

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Summary of Contents for CA80550

Page 1: ... MOUNTING 4 SETUP How do I setup my station 4 MOUNTING Where do I mount position my sensors 4 Where to I place my station 5 What is Distance Resistance Interference 6 WEATHER STATION READINGS 6 What is this EXTRA SENSOR Area 6 How do I add extra sensors to my station 7 How do I delete extra sensors from my station 7 How do I add extra sensors to my app 7 How do I interpret the Current Wind Reading...

Page 2: ...I LO Temperatures 15 Accuweather Wind Direction 15 Custom Data Streams 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 How do I change batteries in my sensors without losing data 16 BAR CODE What are the barcodes and ID Numbers on my sensors on my station 16 How do I delete sensor ID numbers 17 FACTORY RESET How do I factory reset my station 17 DASHES TEMP HUMIDITY Why does my Thermo Hygro sensor show dashes on the station...

Page 3: ... STATION READY Ensure your station s Wi Fi Indicator is flashing If it is not press and hold the PLUS and MINUS buttons down together until it begins flashing This tells you that your station is ready to connect CHECK YOUR NETWORK Connect your mobile device phone or tablet to your router s 2 4GHz Wi Fi network For more Wi Fi info visit www lacrossetechnology com router_info DOWNLOAD Visit the App ...

Page 4: ...d 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 work in other countries As a standalone station you can use your station anywhere SETUP AND MOUNTING SETUP HOW DO I SETUP MY STATION Your station is a fully function...

Page 5: ...k rail Avoid placing near a metal roof that will cause it to read high on sunny days Avoid other sources of heat such as soffit vents and window or door frames For accurate humidity readings avoid placement near vegetation and lakes or other bodies of water when possible Place your sensor in a well vented area Trapped moisture will cause inaccurate readings Maximum transmission distance from your ...

Page 6: ...ows 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 electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your station Simple relocation of the sensors or the station may correct an interference issue Windows can reflect the r...

Page 7: ...e TX button to force a signal 3 Allow up to 3 minutes to view sensor and ID on station Note Once sensor is found the search will stop Sensor ID and type will show for 3 seconds then return to normal display 4 Scan sensor bar code ID so it will read in the La Crosse View app 5 Added sensors will be available for display in Extra Sensor area of station HOW DO I DELETE EXTRA SENSORS FROM MY STATION 1...

Page 8: ...nt year Press and release the WIND button to toggle through the Wind Speed History times 1 Hour Top Speed Updates each hour and shows the highest wind speed in the past 60 minutes 24 Hour Wind Speed Shows the top speed in the past 24 hours from the last record This is a rolling 24 hour period and not a set midnight to midnight reading This means it updates each hour to show you the past 24 hours 7...

Page 9: ...t every 3 minutes to preserve battery life 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 button Viewing order Outdoor HI Tempe...

Page 10: ...at 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 temperature will remain the same as the outdoor temperature regardless of humidity or wind speed TIME DOES THIS STATION HAVE ATOMIC TIME Standalone station When operating as a standalone station th...

Page 11: ...d release the PLUS or MINUS button to adjust the year 6 Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the month JANUARY and SET MONTH will show Press and release the PLUS or MINUS button to adjust the month 7 Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the date 01 and SET DATE will show Press and release the PLUS or MINUS button to adjust the date 8 Press and release the SET ...

Page 12: ... WIFI o Check your power cord connection power cord required to connect o When trying to reestablish your station s Wi Fi connection be sure your mobile device is on the same 2 4GHz network you want your station to use o Enter your Wi Fi password again o Check your network connection o Hold the and buttons together for 3 seconds to search for Wi Fi NO WEATHER SERVICE o Wi Fi and App are fine o Wea...

Page 13: ...Y POWER ONLY No the power cord is required for your sensors to update When you operate as a connected station the power cord is required to maintain Wi Fi connection and sensor updates BATTERY WHAT DO THE BATTERY ICONS MEAN A battery icon will appear near your WIND reading when you need to change batteries in your wind sensor A battery icon will appear near your RAIN reading when you need to chang...

Page 14: ...metric pressure based on its location over time to generate an accurate personal forecast Please allow 7 10 days for barometer calibration Note As the Station builds memory it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy The longer the Station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be CONNECTED FORECAST FEATURES...

Page 15: ...URLY button on the side of your station to scroll through 12 hours of future forecasts You ll see hourly changes in o Changing Forecast Icons o Hourly Chance of Precipitation o Hourly Temperature o Hourly Wind Direction Internet Indicator will show in the Forecast and HI LO areas and next to Wind Direction WAIT FOR WEATHER will show if the station is currently updating Wait a few minutes and try a...

Page 16: ...eries does not lose data or require you to power down your station If you have a low battery icon on your station you need to replace the batteries in the sensor or in the station as indicated Simply install fresh batteries into your sensor then press and release the SENSOR button until you see your sensor ID Hold the PLUS button for 3 seconds and your station will search for your individual senso...

Page 17: ...ecords will be removed so write down anything you want to keep To factory reset your station 1 Hold the RAIN and LIGHT buttons together for 5 seconds 2 When your station resets it will look for all sensors Allow at least ten minutes to reacquire the sensors Note If operating connected you will need to reconnect to Wi Fi from the app DASHES TEMP HUMIDITY WHY DOES MY THERMO HYGRO SENSOR SHOW DASHES ...

Page 18: ...or reads correctly when next to your station then try a different location outside Look for heat sources such as sunlight door or window frames or reflected heat that may cause inaccurate readings Press and release the SENSOR button to view the sensor ID number Compare to the barcode on your sensor to be sure they match If your temperature is reading low and location is not an issue you may have a...

Page 19: ...e note the date and voltage again This is helpful in determining the problem Check for leaking batteries which may damage the sensor 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...

Page 20: ...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 good location press and release the SENSOR button until you see your sensor 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 ...

Page 21: ...ecording from the sensor multiple times Check that the cups turn freely Check for obstructions that prevent clear wind flow to the cups Check mounting In most cases the wind sensor needs to be 6 feet or more above the highest point on the roof in order 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 mountin...

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