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Page 1: ...1 Contents Language Page ___________________________________________________________________ English 1 French 35 37 Spanish ...

Page 2: ...trolled Time 14 Manual Settings 15 Weather Forecast and Tendency 20 Display of Indoor Temperature and Humidity Reading 22 Display of Outdoor Temperature Reading 22 Display of Outdoor Minimum and Maximum records 23 Display of Indoor Minimum and Maximum records 24 Ice Alarm 26 915 MHz Reception 27 Mounting 28 Care and Maintenance 31 Specifications 32 Warranty Information 33 ...

Page 3: ...R3 1 5V Alkaline Batteries 2 2 Fresh AA IEC LR6 1 5V Alkaline Batteries This product offers INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state of the art new wireless transmission technology exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update every 4 seconds of all your outdoor data measured from the transmitters follow your climatic variations in real tim...

Page 4: ...me ON OFF Hour and minute display Calendar display Time zone option 0 to 12 hours Wireless transmission at 915 MHz Outdoor signal reception intervals at 4 second Weather forecasting with 8 easy to read weather forecast icons featuring Foldout Stand Battery compartment cover Function Keys LCD Display Hanging hole Ice Alarm Key ...

Page 5: ... resistant casing Wall mounting case Mount in a sheltered place Avoid direct rain and sunshine SETTING UP 1 First insert the batteries into the temperature sensor see Install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor 2 Immediately after and within 2 minutes insert the batteries into Weather Station see Install and replace batteries in the Weather Station Once the batteries are in place all s...

Page 6: ...uency 915MHz for 22 seconds the frequency is changed to 920MHz and the learning is tried another 22 seconds If still not successful the reception is tried for 22 seconds on 910MHz This will also be done for re synchronization If after 10 minutes the Atomic time WWVB time signal has not been received press the SET key to manually enter a time initially Daily WWVB reception is attempted at full hour...

Page 7: ... LR6 1 5V Alkaline battery To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the sensor 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace the battery holder on the unit Note In the event of changing batteries in any of the units all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures This is because...

Page 8: ...commended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units Battery life see Specifications below Please participate in the preservation of the environment Return used batteries to an authorized depot FUNCTION KEYS Weather Station The Weather Station has four easy to use function keys SET key MIN MAX key key Ice Alarm key ...

Page 9: ...ess to reset at the maximum or minimum temperature records of the indoor and the outdoor channel will reset all records to current level Press to exit the setting mode key To make adjustment for various settings In normal display press to toggle between the display of the calendar and second of time in the time display of LCD Ice Alarm key To activate deactivate the Ice Alarm alarm will be trigger...

Page 10: ...he short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is currently taking place For easy viewing the LCD screen is divided into 3 sections displaying the information for time and indoor data weather forecast and outdoor data Indoor Temperature Display Calendar or Second Time display Weather Forecast icon Oscar Outlook Receiver low battery icon Outdoor Temperature Ice alarm icon Time reception icon ...

Page 11: ...Oscar Outlook icons refers to the WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY Section 3 TIME In normal mode display the time and calendar A signal reception symbol is shown indicating that Atomic time WWVB time signal is received ATOMIC TIME WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology Time and Frequency Division WWVB radio station is located in Ft Collins Colorado and tran...

Page 12: ...nced at the top of the minute in Coordinated Universal Time which is also known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT This time does not follow Daylight Saving Time changes After the top of the minute a tone will sound for every second It is possible that your wireless weather station may not be exactly on the second due to the variance in the quartz However the clock will adjust the quartz timing over the c...

Page 13: ...n 0 to 12 hr in consecutive 1hour intervals 3 Press the SET key to confirm and enter the Daylight Saving time ON OFF setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON OFF SETTING 1 The digit ON DST will start flashing on the LCD 2 Use the key to turn On or OFF the daylight saving time function 3 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Manual Time setting or exit the se...

Page 14: ...key to go to the minute setting 3 The minute will be flashing Press the key to just the minutes 4 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Calendar Setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH key Note The unit will still try to receive the signal at each full hour despite it being manually set When it does receive the signal it will change the manually set time into the received time The tim...

Page 15: ...etting mode 3 The month digit will be flashing Press the key to set the month and then press the SET key to go to the date setting 4 The date digit will be flashing Press the key to set the date 5 Confirm with the SET key and set the weekday 6 Press key to select the weekday MO TU WE etc 7 Confirm with SET key and enter the F C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING or exit the setting mode by pressing the CH k...

Page 16: ... featuring Oscar Outlook with different clothing is displayed in the centre of LCD which indicates the different forecast weather condition due to the current outdoor temperature temperature value detected by outdoor sensor 78 8 F 69 8 to 78 7 F 59 to 69 7 F 50 to 58 9 F 26 C 21 0 to 25 9 C 15 0 to 20 9 C 10 0 to 14 9 C 46 4 to 49 9 F 39 2 to 46 3 F 32 to 39 1 F 32 F 8 0 to 9 9 C 4 0 to 7 9 C 0 to...

Page 17: ...E READING The first LCD section shows the outdoor temperature DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS 1 In normal display mode Press the MIN MAX button once the outdoor MIN temperature and the time of recording this temperature will be displayed Outdoor Temperature in F Indoor Temperature in F Indoor Relative Humidity Minimum icon Min outdoor temperature Outdoor data icon ...

Page 18: ...mal display mode press the MIN MAX key three times the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD Also the time of recording this temperature will be displayed 2 Then press the MIN MAX button one more time the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD Also the time of recording this temperature will be displayed 3 Press the MIN MAX button once more to go back to the normal display Maxim...

Page 19: ... the alarm is switched on and the measured outdoor temperature has dropped below 39 2 F the Ice Alarm will be triggered The alarm will then sound and the Ice Alarm icon will be blinking on the LCD The alarm duration will be about 1 5 minutes HYSTERESIS OF Ice Alarm To compensate for the fluctuation of the measured outdoor temperature which may cause the Ice Alarm to sound constantly if the measure...

Page 20: ...ransmission and reception 4 Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915MHz signal frequency can also cause interference Note When the 915MHz signal is received correctly do not re open the battery cover of either the sensor or Weather Station as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset Should this happen accidentally then reset all units see Setting up ab...

Page 21: ...he desired locations 1 Fix a screw not supplied into the desired wall leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm 2 Remove the stand from the Weather Station by pulling it away from the base and hang the station onto the screw Make sure that it locks into place before releasing Free standing With the stand the Weather Station can be placed onto any flat surface ...

Page 22: ...tom to the sensor To wall mount 1 Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors 2 Clip the sensor onto the bracket Note Before permanently fixing the sensor wall base place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable In event that the signal is not received relocate the sensors or move them slightly as this may help t...

Page 23: ...ir original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce their accuracy SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range Indoor 14 1 F to 139 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 9 9ºC to 59 9ºC with ...

Page 24: ...hip This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service cent...

Page 25: ...ding the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the carrier 3 damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative surface 4 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Tec...

Page 26: ...rosse Technology Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 782 1610 Fax 608 796 1020 e mail support lacrossetechnology com warranty work sales lacrossetechnology com information on other products web www lacrossetechnology com Question Instructions Please visit www lacrossetechnology com 9640 All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicat...

Page 27: ...d printing errors The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors or their consequences All trademarks and patents are acknowledged ...

Page 28: ...1 Contents Language Page ___________________________________________________________________ English 1 French 43 Spanish ...

Page 29: ...l Settings 17 Display of Indoor Temperature Reading 25 Display of Outdoor Temperature Reading 26 Display of Indoor Minimum and Maximum records 26 Display of Outdoor Minimum and Maximum records 28 Daily Indoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature display 31 Daily Outdoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature display 31 915 MHz Reception 32 Mounting 34 Care and Maintenance 36 Specifications 37 Warranty 38 ...

Page 30: ...IEC LR3 1 5V Alkaline Batteries 2 2 Fresh AA IEC LR6 1 5V Alkaline Batteries This product offers INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state of the art new wireless transmission technology exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate update every 4 seconds of all your outdoor data measured from the sensors follow your climatic variations in real tim...

Page 31: ...4 FEATURES The Temperature Station Foldout Stand Battery compartment cover Function Keys LCD Display Hanging hole ...

Page 32: ...door signal reception intervals at 4 second Temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit F or Celsius C selectable Indoor and Outdoor temperature display with MIN MAX recording records can be reset Can receive up to 3 outdoor sensors Daily minimum and maximum indoor temperature display Daily minimum and maximum outdoor temperature display Low battery indicator LCD contrast adjustable Table standing W...

Page 33: ...t the batteries into the temperature sensor see Install and replace batteries in the temperature sensor 2 Immediately after and within 1 minute insert the batteries into Temperature Station see Install and replace batteries in the Temperature Station Once the batteries are in place all segments of the LCD will light up briefly Following the time as 12 00 and the indoor temperature will be displaye...

Page 34: ...final position of the Temperature Station and the sensor see notes on Mounting and 915 MHz Reception 5 Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Temperature Station the WWVB time code reception is automatically started This takes typically between 3 5 minutes in good conditions but may take up to 4 nights 6 If after 10 minutes the WWVB time has not been received press the ...

Page 35: ...30 seconds after inserting battery to the Temperature Station 6 The outdoor temperature from the second sensor and the channel 2 icon should then be displayed on the Temperature Station If this does not happen after 2 minute the batteries will need to be removed from all the units and reset from step 1 7 Insert the batteries into the third sensor immediately after within 30 seconds after inserting...

Page 36: ...l not successful the reception is tried for 45 seconds on 910MHz This will also be done for re synchronization 10 Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Temperature Station the WWVB time code reception is automatically started This takes typically between 3 5 minutes in good conditions IMPORTANT Transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is n...

Page 37: ... Please refer also to notes on Atomic auto set time WWVB Radio controlled Time and Manual Time Setting BATTERY INSTALLATION INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE STATION The Temperature Station uses 2 x AAA IEC LR3 1 5V batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Remove the cover at the back of the Temperature Station 2 Insert batteries observing the c...

Page 38: ... on the unit Note In the event of changing batteries in any of the units all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures This is because a random security code is assigned by the sensor at start up and this code must be received and stored by the Temperature Station in the first 3 minutes of power being supplied to it BATTERY CHANGE It is recommended to replace the batteries in a...

Page 39: ...icipate in the preservation of the environment Return used batteries to an authorized depot FUNCTION KEYS Temperature Station The Temperature Station has four easy to use function keys SET key MIN MAX key key CH key ...

Page 40: ...or and the outdoor channel will reset all records to current level MIN MAX key To toggle between the minimum maximum indoor and outdoor temperature records Press to exit the setting mode key To make a positive adjustment for various settings In normal display press to toggle between the display of the calendar data and second of time in the time display of LCD CH key To make a negative adjustment ...

Page 41: ...y or Day Month or Second display Receiver low battery icon Outdoor Temperature Time reception icon Outdoor signal reception icon Daily outdoor max temp Daily outdoor min temp Daily indoor min temp Channel No Sensor low battery icon Daily indoor max temp Outdoor Sensor ID ...

Page 42: ...ensor No will be shown when more than one outdoor sensor is adopted For better distinctness the LCD screen is split into 3 sections displaying the information for time and date Indoor data and outdoor data Section 1 TIME AND CALENDAR In normal mode display the time and weekday day Press the key once to display the day month twice to display the second of time A signal reception symbol is shown ind...

Page 43: ...arch for a signal every night when reception is best The WWVB radio station receives the time data from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder Colorado A team of atomic physicists is continually measuring every second of every day to an accuracy of ten billionths of a second per day These physicists have created an international standard measuring a second as 9 192 631 770 vibrations of a Cesium 133 ato...

Page 44: ... 10 seconds per day MANUAL SETTINGS The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode LCD Contrast setting Time zone setting Daylight Saving Time ON OFF setting DST Atomic Time reception ON OFF setting RCC 12 24 hour time format setting Manual time setting Calendar setting Year Month Date F C temperature unit setting Press and hold the SET key for about 3 seconds to advance to the sett...

Page 45: ...t LCD contrast setting is LCD 4 To set the desired contrast level 1 The above display will be seen Press the key or CH key to select the level of contrast desired 2 Press the SET key to confirm and enter the Time Zone setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN MAX key TIME ZONE SETTING flashing flashing ...

Page 46: ...tween 12 to 12 hour 3 Press the SET key to confirm and enter the Daylight Saving time ON OFF setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN MAX key DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON OFF SETTING 1 The digit ON DST will start flashing on the LCD 2 Use the key or CH key to turn On or OFF the daylight saving time function 3 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Time reception On Off setting or exit the s...

Page 47: ...ill start flashing on the LCD 5 Use the key or CH key to turn OFF the time reception function 6 Confirm with the SET key and enter the 12 24 Hour Display setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN MAX key Note If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually the clock will not attempt any reception of the WWVB time as long as the Time Reception OFF function is activated The Time Rec...

Page 48: ...or CH to select the 12 h or 24 h display mode 3 Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the Manual Time setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN MAX key Note When 24 h mode display is selected the calendar format will be date and month display When 12 h mode display is selected the calendar format will be month and date display flashing ...

Page 49: ...rmal Quartz clock To set the clock 1 The hour digits start flashing in the time display section 2 Use the key or CH key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the minute setting 3 The minute will be flashing Press the key or CH key to just the minutes 4 Confirm with the SET key and enter the Calendar Setting or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN MAX key Minutes flashing Hours f...

Page 50: ...rolled time signals are received the date is automatically updated However if the signals are not received the date can also be set manually To do this 1 The year is flashing Using the key or CH key set the year required The range runs from 2006 to 2029 default is 2006 Year Date Month for 24h time display Month Date for 12h time display ...

Page 51: ...H key to set the day 5 Confirm with SET key and enter the F C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING or exit the setting mode by pressing the MIN MAX key Note The weekday of calendar will be automatically set after the month and day value is input F C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING The default temperature reading is set to F degree Fahrenheit To select C degree Celsius 1 The F C will be flashing use the key or CH key...

Page 52: ...ture unit has been chosen confirm with the SET key to exit the setting mode DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE READING The indoor temperature is measured and displayed on the second section of the LCD Indoor Temperature in F Indoor Icon ...

Page 53: ...utdoor temperature DISPLAY OF INDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS 1 In normal display mode press the MIN MAX key once the minimum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed Outdoor icon Outdoor Temperature in F ...

Page 54: ...ximum indoor temperature will be shown in LCD Also the time and date of recording this temperature will be displayed 3 Press three more time the MIN MAX button to go back to the normal display Minimum indoor temp recorded Time and date of record Indoor icon ...

Page 55: ...will reset the currently shown indoor maximum data recorded to the current time date and temperature 5 Press the MIN MAX key three more times to return to the normal display Note The indoor minimum and maximum record is to be reset separately DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS 1 In normal display mode Press the MIN MAX button three times the outdoor minimum temperature and the time and...

Page 56: ...Press one more time the MIN MAX button to return to the normal display mode RESETTING THE OUTDOOR MINIMUM MAXIMUM RECORDS Time and date of record Maximum outdoor temp recorded Outdoor Channel No Outdoor icon ...

Page 57: ...layed if more than one sensor is applied 1 In normal display mode press the MIN MAX button three times to advance to the outdoor MIN temp display 2 Press the SET key once this will reset the currently shown outdoor minimum data recorded to the current time date and temperature 3 Press the MIN MAX button one more time to advance to the outdoor MAX temp display 4 Press the SET key once this will res...

Page 58: ... minimum temperature record is reset automatically at 8 00 pm and the daily maximum temperature is reset automatically at 8 00 am every day DAILY OUTDOOR MIN AND MAX TEMPERATURE DISPLAY This temperature station also displays the daily minimum and maximum outdoor temperature for each outdoor channel in normal display Max daily indoor temp Min daily indoor temp ...

Page 59: ...the daily maximum temperature is reset automatically at 8 00 am every day 915 MHz RECEPTION The Temperature Station should receive the temperature data within 5 minutes after set up If the temperature data is not received 5 minutes after setting up not successfully continuously the outdoor display shows please check the following points Channel No Max daily temp of the channel Min daily temp of th...

Page 60: ...erating on the 915MHz signal frequency can also cause interference Note When the 915MHz signal is received correctly do not re open the battery cover of either the sensor or Temperature Station as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset Should this happen accidentally then reset all units see Setting up above otherwise transmission problems may occur The transmissio...

Page 61: ...nshine Before wall mounting please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations 1 Fix a screw not supplied into the desired wall leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm 2 Remove the stand from the Temperature Station by pulling it away from the base and hang the station onto the screw Remember to ensure that it locks into place before releasing ...

Page 62: ...e placed onto any flat surface POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The sensor is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied The sensor can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the sensor ...

Page 63: ...he sensors or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception CARE AND MAINTENANCE Extreme temperatures vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings When cleaning the display and casings use a soft damp cloth only Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings Do not submerge the unit in...

Page 64: ...s and thereby reduce their accuracy SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range Indoor 32 F to 139 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 0ºC to 59 9ºC with 0 1ºC resolution OF L displayed if outside this range Outdoor 39 8 F to 157 8 F with 0 2 F resolution 39 9ºC to 69 9ºC with 0 1ºC resolution OF L displayed if outside this range Indoor temperature checking interval every 15 seconds Outdoor data reception ap...

Page 65: ... materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd ...

Page 66: ...rges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable...

Page 67: ...TIAL PUNITIVE OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidenta...

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