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Wrong Channel:
The channel number is displayed in the lower right corner of
your unit above the humidity reading. Use the CH/+ key to move this to Channel
1. If this is set at Channel 2 or 3, you may be getting no signal at all. Or, because
of the popularity of our Weather Stations, it is possible for your unit to pick up a
signal from a neighbor’s sensor.
If you are on Channel 1 and you believe the temperature is still inaccurate, bring
the transmitter indoors and let it set for a couple hours to reach room temperature.
Compare this reading with the reading on your display. A temperature difference
of +/- two degrees is considered normal. Therefore, if your sensor is reading two
degrees high and your display is reading two degrees low, you may experience a
4-degree difference between La Crosse Technology units. All electronics have
similar tolerances within their products.
Distance:
It may also be that the distance between the transmitter and the
receiver is too great or has too many obstacles between the units to allow the
signal to reach the transmitter. Please refer to Temperature Reading Problem 1
regarding sensor placement.
Worn out:
Also, your transmitter may be defective or worn out due to age or
weather conditions. If you continue to have problems, please call for technical
support.
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Outdoor Temperature Displays as OFL
Batteries
: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries for both the sensor and the
base station.
If the display shows OFL, your batteries may be weak or dead. Follow the “Proper
Restart” instructions. If you continue to have problems, please call for technical
support.
Outdoor Readings are Totally Blank
If only the Outdoor Readings portions of the indoor unit are totally blank (not
showing dashes or OFL), this may a problem with the indoor unit or the batteries.
Remove all batteries from all units and follow the directions in the Proper Restart
section above, using fresh batteries. If the problem continues, contact Customer
Support for further instructions.
Indoor Readings
Indoor Temperature/Humidity Displays as --.- (dashes) or is missing
Batteries:
Be sure you have good alkaline batteries for both the sensor and the
base station. This is almost always a power issue.
Indoor Temperature/Humidity is Blank
If only the Indoor Readings portion of the indoor unit is totally blank (not showing
dashes or OFL), this may a problem with the indoor unit or the batteries. Remove
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all batteries from all units and follow the directions in the Proper Restart section
above, using fresh alkaline batteries. If the problem continues, contact Customer
Support for further instructions.
Indoor Temperature/Humidity Displays as OFL
Batteries:
Be sure you have good alkaline batteries for both the sensor and the
base station. This is almost always a power issue.
Minimum and Maximum Records
Viewing the Indoor Minimum and Maximum Records
Press and release the MIN/MAX button to view the indoor and outdoor Min and
Max temperatures.
Resetting the Minimum and Maximum Records
To reset the indoor MIN and MAX temperatures press and hold the MIN/MAX
button for 5 seconds. The temperature and humidity will then reset to the current
values.
Viewing the Outdoor Minimum and Maximum Records from a Different
Sensor
Press the CH/+ button to view records from up to three different sensors. Select
the channel then the MIN/MAX button.
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Time and Date Information
Time is Not Accurate
Scratch Guard
If you have not yet installed the batteries or plugged in the weather station and it
shows a time, remove the scratch-guard from the LCD panel.
WWVB Signal
This weather station receives a signal from Ft. Collins, Colorado (WWVB) to set it
to atomic time. Make sure that the RCC/WWVB feature is set to ON. This is
indicated by a “WWVB” above the minute. If WWVB is not displayed, the feature
is OFF. To turn it on, enter the programming mode by pressing and holding SET
key until the unit flashes. A WWBV tower icon will also be flashing.
Press SET key three additional times until RCC and the on/off indicator are
flashing. Press the CH/+ key to turn this feature ON. Press SNOOZE to return to
normal display.
Sometimes, due to adverse weather or atmospheric conditions, you will not be
able to receive a signal immediately and may have to wait overnight for the signal.
The best way to get a signal is to put your weather station in a window with the
front or back facing Colorado until you see the tower icon appear.
