The ACURITE
®
professional wireless weather station comes complete with the following
items:
1. Main unit with foot stand for desktop use
2. Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer & mounting bracket
3. Wireless Wind speed sensor & mounting bracket
4. Instruction Manual
5. Quick Start Guide
6. Mounting screws & wall anchors
OVERVIEW OF FEATURES
WEATHER STATION MAIN UNIT:
The main unit measures the indoor environment temperature and humidity and receives
weather and time data from the two outdoor wireless sensors. The following sensors send
data back to the main unit:
1. Wireless Thermo-Hygrometer/Atomic Clock Sensor
2. Wireless Wind Sensor
The wireless weather station receives the wireless sensor data a number of times each
minute, updating you with the latest and most accurate weather information on the large,
easy-to-read LCD display, using icons and trend indicators. Enjoy using the weather station
either on the wall, using the hanging slot by fastening with a nail or provided screw, or on a
desktop, using the included snap-on foot stand.
The professional wireless weather station is composed of the following features:
• Displays the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) WWVB Radio Controlled
time and date
•
Weather data, with programmable alarms for certain weather conditions, and records all minimum
and maximum values
• Indoor/outdoor temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius (user selectable)
• Indoor/outdoor relative humidity
• Air pressure reading in Hg or hPa
• Weather forecast with weather icons and trend indicators
• Wind speed and wind direction display with LCD compass
• Wind chill temperature display
• Heat index temperature display
• Dew point temperature display
• Time, temperature and storm alarms
• Buttons for use: MAX (+), MIN (-), DISPLAY (daily record), CLEAR, SET-UP
(on/off/record), ALARM, CHANNEL (off/wave), SNOOZE (alarm off)
NIST WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED ATOMIC SIGNAL DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology government operated WWVB atomic
radio signal, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is the most accurate radio signal, used by
television, radio and military for the most split-second time and date information. The time
and date display on this weather station is based on the signal provided by the atomic clock
in Colorado.
WIRELESS THERMO-HYGROMETER ATOMIC CLOCK SENSOR:
The thermo-hygrometer atomic clock sensor measures the outdoor temperature and relative
humidity. It also includes the radio controlled atomic clock transmitter, which receives data
from the atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado, and then sends the received data back to the
main unit display. The data is sent by a 433MHz radio controlled wireless transmission.
Transmission can be received up to 100 feet away in an unobstructed open area.
WIRELESS WIND SPEED SENSOR:
The wind sensor measures wind speed and wind
direction and transmits this information to the main unit display. The data is sent by a
433MHz radio controlled wireless transmission. Transmission can be received up to 100 feet
away in an open area.
GETTING STARTED
MOUNTING AND PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS:
The wireless transmission distance from the thermo-hygrometer sensor and wind speed sensor
to the main unit in open space under ideal conditions is 100ft. Although the signal transmission
may travel through solid surfaces or objects, try to place the wireless sensors and main unit in a
location with minimal obstructions. The following points should be avoided if possible.
• High density of large trees.
• High radio frequency areas.
• Low-E Glass.
• Thick concrete, stone or brick.
• The main unit, thermo-hygrometer and wind speed sensors should not be mounted to
metal surfaces as this can reduce range of transmission.
• Prior to drilling mounting holes or permanently affixing any of the units, please ensure
the main unit con receive the signal from the remote sensors in the desired location.
• For best reception of the signal from the atomic clock in Fort Collins, Colorado, place the
sensor in a location with a direction towards Colorado.
• The WWVB signal will be obtained easiest in the nighttime hours when the signal is the
strongest.
TOOLS NEEDED:
• Philips type screwdriver: for optional surface mounting of the wireless sensor / brackets.
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
MAIN UNIT:
The included foot mount can be attached to
the bottom of the main unit for easy placement
on any flat surface. Alternatively, the main
unit can be wall mounted in the desired
location by using the hang hole on the back of
the unit.
WIRELESS THERMO-HYGROMEMTER SENSOR:
The best place to mount the thermo-
hygrometer sensor is in a location out of direct
sunlight and protected by extreme weather
conditions, such as under the extension of the
home roof, under a covered patio or deck.
Mount the bracket that the thermo-
hygrometer sensor will set in at about eye level
by using the four included screws. Once the
bracket has been properly affixed in the
desired location, place the sensor in the
bracket holder. The thermo-hygrometer
wireless sensor may also be mounted on a
pole; which is outlined in the section
“OPTIONAL POLE MOUNTING.”
Mount With
Arrow Pointing Up
