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C84343 FAQS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries?

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HARDWARE: Sensor and Station

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What are the power requirements for this station?

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Power Cord Input: Will this station work in other countries?

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SETUP: How do I setup my station?

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MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensor?

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Where to I place my station?

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What is Distance | Resistance | Interference?

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How do I Set Alerts?

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How do I Disarm alerts?

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What happens when an alert sounds?

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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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What is Heat Index and Dew Point Temperature?

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Where does the HI | LO reading next to the come from?

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TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time?

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How do I manually set the time?

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Why do “SEE APP TO CONNECT” or “LOST WIFI” show on my station?

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BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight?

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Can I operate My station on battery power only?

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BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean?

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WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week?

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Does this station have 12 hour and 24 hour time options?

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Why does the station show different color trees?

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Summary of Contents for C84343

Page 1: ... my sensor 4 Where to I place my station 4 What is Distance Resistance Interference 4 How do I Set Alerts 5 How do I Disarm alerts 6 What happens when an alert sounds 6 How do I view my HI and LO Temperature Humidity Readings 6 How do I reset the Temperature Humidity Readings 7 What is Heat Index and Dew Point Temperature 7 Where does the HI LO reading next to the come from 7 TIME Does this statio...

Page 2: ...oes my thermo hygro sensor read inccurately 13 What does a reading of HI or LO mean 13 TEMP INTERMITTANT Why does my temp humidity reading come and go 14 Why am I going through batteries quickly 14 How do I change between Fahrenheit and Celsius 14 GET CONNECTED Your La Crosse View App 14 Where do I find the La Crosse View App 15 How do I connect 15 What are the requirements to connect 15 What are ...

Page 3: ...n only will not update sensor or Wi Fi data Power cord is required POWER CORD INPUT WILL THIS STATION WORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES Your power cord input is 100 240V 0 3A 50 60Hz and may work in other countries if the proper plug adapter is used not included Note There is no guarantee this station will worn in another country As a standalone station you can use this anywhere Note As a standalone station...

Page 4: ...os hygro sensor to your station in open air is 400 feet 121 92meters Insert the mounting screw through the front of the transmitter and into the wall Tighten the screw to snug do not over tighten WHERE TO I PLACE MY STATION Your station is designed for flexible placement on a desk or countertop or to position on the wall Position within reach of an outlet that is always active Some outlets in livi...

Page 5: ...rference Electrical wires utilities cables etc may create interference if too close HOW DO I SET ALERTS Programmable Temperature and Humidity alerts keep you on top of changing conditions Alert Setting Order Outdoor LOW Temperature Outdoor HIGH Temperature Outdoor LOW Humidity Outdoor HIGH Humidity Indoor LOW Temperature Indoor HIGH Temperature Indoor LOW Humidity Indoor HIGH Humidity To set alert...

Page 6: ...e of alert HI or LO Press any button to stop the alert from sounding The alert icon will continue flashing while alert value is in alert range Disarm the alert to stop the alert entirely 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 readi...

Page 7: ...n continually on your station No button press is necessary Standalone station The daily HI LO temperature comes from your thermo hygro sensor when you operate as a standalone station Connected to the La Crosse View app When you connect to the La Crosse View app The daily HI LO reading will come from the NWS as a forecasted HI and LO The words NWS Forecast will show above the temperature TIME DOES ...

Page 8: ...e 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 button to confirm and move to select Fahrenheit or Celsius TEMP FAHRENHEIT w...

Page 9: ...DO THE BATTERY ICONS MEAN A battery icon will appear near your OUTDOOR temperature reading when you need to change batteries in your thermo hygro sensor A battery icon will appear near your INDOOR humidity reading when you need to change batteries in your station See how to change batteries under troubleshooting WEEKDAY HOW DO I CORRECT THE DAY OF THE WEEK The day of the week will set when the Yea...

Page 10: ... location over time to generate an accurate personal forecast Please allow 7 10 days for barometer calibration IMPORTANT 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 Station When your station is connected t...

Page 11: ... hour period Wind Direction Forecasted sustained wind direction for the indicated hour Wind Speed Forecasted sustained wind speed for the indicated hour Wind Gust Maximum 3 second wind speed in knots forecast to occur within a 2 minute interval Wind gust forecasts are valid at the top of the indicated hour Note All NWS wind reads are at a height of 32 8 feet 10 meters TROUBLESHOOTING HOW DO I CHAN...

Page 12: ... for 5 seconds to delete your old sensor ID Dashes will show for the ID number 4 Your station will automatically begin searching for the new sensor 5 Install batteries in your new sensor and allow up to three minutes for your new sensor readings and ID to appear on your station FACTORY RESET HOW DO I FACTORY RESET MY STATION A factory reset will delete all sensor ID numbers and if connected remove...

Page 13: ...l reporting station can be miles away so readings will differ TEMP ACCURACY WHY DOES MY THERMO HYGRO SENSOR READ INCCURATELY The thermo hygro sensor reads the environment If your sensor reads high during the day but not at night it is a mounting problem Side by side test Bring the thermo hygro sensor in the house and place it next to your station for 2 hours Compare indoor and outdoor temperature ...

Page 14: ...l between the sensor and the station for 1 hour If there is no loss of signal in that hour move the sensor just outside Continue moving the sensor back to its original location If you lose connection look for sources of interference WHY AM I GOING THROUGH BATTERIES QUICKLY Test a new set of batteries Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the batteries When the batteries fail pleas...

Page 15: ...i Indicator icon is blinking o Solid Indicates that you are connected to Wi Fi o Flashing Searching for Wi Fi Network o Not displayed Not Connected If it is not blinking perform a Wi Fi search by pressing holding the buttons together Note Station power cord use is required Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi Fi data to the station Launch the app Open the app on your iOS or Android ...

Page 16: ...ternet connection Set alerts view graphs share your home s weather data with family and friends who have a free La Crosse View app account Personalize your app with your own photos and receive push notifications Expanded forecast icons from the National Weather Service NWS NWS Wind Direction New Data Stream Technology allows you to stream up to three items to your station o National Weather Servic...

Page 17: ...r station to a new location You will simply need to connect to the new Wi Fi If you change your Wi Fi network simply go into the La Crosse View app select your station and then choose Connect Wi Fi from the app menu Here you will just need to enter your new Wi Fi network s login information Note If switching to a new Wi Fi network your station may take up to 3 minutes to reacquire all sensor infor...

Page 18: ...ite you to try the easy to use sharing features found in La Crosse View Share device data with the touch of a button use the links below to learn how o Android users http www lacrossetechnology com support lacrosseviewandroid o iOS users http www lacrossetechnology com support lacrosseviewios Our focus moving forward will be on our own La Crosse View app as we have the ability to make custom updat...

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