AcuRite 00256 User manual

Instruction Manual

Portable Anemometer

model 00256

CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benets................. 3

Setup .................................... 4

Using the Anemometer ........... 5

Altitude & Elevation................ 5

Placement Guidelines ............. 6

Troubleshooting ..................... 6

Specications......................... 6

FCC Information .................... 6

Customer Support .................. 7

Warranty............................... 7

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Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective lm that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this
product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.

Package Contents

1. Anemometer

2. Instruction Manual

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Features & Benets

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1. Inspection Light

Automatically turns off after
15 minutes.

2. Wind Speed Anemometer

Features extendable design
(shown).

3. Button

Press to enable/disable
inspection light.

4. Current Wind Speed

5. Indicator

Indicates inspection light is on.

6. Average Wind Speed

Average of all speeds over the
past minute.

7. Indicator

Indicates an alarm is set for PEAK

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wind speed.

8. Altitude

Displays current altitude, change in

altitude, and elevation gains and
losses since unit was powered on
(see page 5).

9. Integrated Hanger

10. Tripod Mount

For compatible tripods with

1/4” 20 thread tting (not

included).

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11. T and V Buttons

For setup preferences and
cycling through available modes.
Activates momentary backlight for
10 seconds.

12. Low Battery Indicator

13. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from the past
minute.

14. / ENTER Button

For setup preferences. Activates
momentary backlight for
10 seconds.

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used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used

batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire,

as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge

non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

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WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment that will not be

buttons are pressed within 1 hour, the anemometer will automatically power off.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

Alternatively, access the “POWER” screen using the “

Press and release the “ ” button to power on the anemometer.

Press and HOLD the “ ” button for 3 seconds to power off the anemometer.

press and release the “ ” button.

If there is no wind speed reading, no change in altitude greater than 5 feet, or no

G G G

Power ON/OFF

3. Replace the battery compartment cover and screw.

2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow

the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

Install or Replace Batteries

1. Unscrew and remove the battery compartment cover.

SETUP

4

T

“ or “

V

“ button, and then

batteries

2

Install Batteries

3 AAA alkaline

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Battery Cover

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:,

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Remove

OPERATION

Using the Anemometer

Press and release the “T“ or “V“ buttons to navigate through the anemometer

sub-menus. Press and release the “ENTER” button to enter or conrm the selection in

each menu.
To return to normal viewing mode, press and release the “ENTER” button while viewing

the “EXIT” screen.

1. Altitude Calibration

Access the “CAL?” sub-menu to adjust the altitude
readings. Due to normal uctuations in pressure,

this unit must be calibrated to your current known
altitude each time it is powered on.

2. RESET

Access the “RESET” sub-menu to revert the
anemometer back to factory defaults.

3. ALARM

Access the “ALARM” sub-menu to set and edit

peak wind speed alarm value. Press and release
any button to silence a sounding alarm.

4. SETUP

Access the “SETUP” sub-menu to select
measurement units.

• Temperature (F or C)

• Wind Speed (mph, km/h, knots, meters
per second, feet per minute)

• Altimeter (ft. or m)

Menu

CAL?

RESET

ALARM

SETUP

EXIT

Display Modes

While in normal viewing mode, using the “T“ or “V“ button to view the following
additional readings:

• Current Wind Speed

• Peak Wind Speed

• Current Altitude

• Current Temperature

• Current Humidity

• High & Low Temperature/Humidity

(since the unit was last powered on)

• Wind Chill

• Heat Index

Altitude and Elevation

This device features an altimeter to display the current altitude (distance above sea level). It
also displays the change in altitude and elevation gain or loss since the unit was powered

on. The display cycles through altitude and elevation data in the following order:

CURRENT ALTITUDE: Distance above sea level
CHANGE IN ALTITUDE: Overall change in elevation since unit was powered on
ELEVATION GAIN (ELV G): Increase in elevation since unit was powered on
ELEVATION LOSS (ELV L): Decrease in elevation since unit was powered on

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Placement Guidelines

For the most accurate reading, extend the anemometer using the built-in extension

arm. Extending the anemometer helps prevent surrounding objects from impacting the

accuracy of the wind speed reading.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries

Display screen

not working

may need to be replaced.

• Display may need to be reset. See page 5 for

instructions on how to reset the unit.

Specications

TEMPERATURE RANGE

HUMIDITY RANGE

WIND SPEED RANGE

POWER

DATA REPORTING

-40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC

1% to 99%
0 to 60 mph; 0 to 97 km/h; 0 to 52 knots; 0 to 27 m/s;

0 to 1990 ft/min

3 x AAA alkaline batteries
Temperature: 30 second updates
Humidity: 30 second updates
Wind: 1 second updates
Altitude: 5 second updates

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and

2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

rules.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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State of Wisconsin.
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This Return, Refund, and Warranty Policy applies only to

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original purchase price paid for the product.
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