AcuRite 01512, 01531 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Professional Weather Center

model 01512 / 01531

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3

Features & Benets: Display.... 4

Back of Display...................... 6

Setup .................................... 7

5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7

Display Setup ........................ 8

Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9

Backlight Settings ................... 9

Placement Guidelines ............10

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

5-in-1 Sensor Installation........11

Using the Weather Center .....12

Rainfall Tracking ...................13

Weather Ticker .....................14

Troubleshooting ....................15

Care & Maintenance............. 17

Calibration ...........................17

Specications........................19

FCC Information ...................19

Customer Support ................ 20

Warranty............................. 20

(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety

and retain it for future reference.

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. Display with Tabletop Stand

2. 5-in-1 Sensor

3. Sensor Mounting Bracket

4. Mounting Hardware

5. Power Adapter

6. Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

to receive 1 year

warranty protection

www.AcuRite.com

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

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Features & Benets

5-in-1 SENSOR

1. Rainfall Collector Funnel

2. Solar Cell Panel

Converts sunlight into power to run internal aspirating fan.

Internal Aspirating Fan

(not shown)

Draws ambient air into sensor to reduce solar radiation heating, resulting in more accurate

temperature measurement.

3. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match display’s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.

4. Battery Compartment

5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors

(internal)

6. Mounting Point

7. Wind Speed Anemometer

8. Wind Direction Vane

9. Mounting Bracket

10. Mounting Hardware

includes anchors & screws.

Qty Diameter Length

5 #4 3/4” 1 #4 1/2” 1 #6 1/2”

11. Debris Filter

Pre-installed to prevent debris from

entering the rain gauge.

Features & Benets

Display Unit

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1. Previous 2 Wind Directions

2. Current Wind Speed

3. Current Wind Direction

4. Current Indoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction

temperature is trending.

5. Display Low Battery Indicator

6. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from the last 60

minutes.

7. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending.

8. Wind Speed Alert Indicator

Activates when wind speed is over

50 mph.

9. Clock

10. Rainfall Alert Indicator

Indicates rainfall of more than 1” (25 mm) of rain in 2 hours or less.

11. AUTO DIM Indicator

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 9).

12. Current Rainfall Total

Accumulates data during rainfall.

13. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from your 5-in-1 sensor to generate your personal forecast.

14. Storm Alert Indicator

Activates when barometric

pressure drops.

15. Month/Year/All-Time Rainfall

16. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates direction

pressure is trending.

17. RAINFALL Button

Press to change the RAINFALL data being displayed (Month, Year, All-Time).

18. TButton

For setup preferences.

19. SET Button

For setup preferences.

20. V Button

For setup preferences.

21. SELECT Button

Press to change the WEATHER SELECT category data being displayed.

22. Weather Ticker

23. Heat Index/ Wind Chill Alert Indicator

Activates when heat index rises

over 90ºF (32ºC) or when wind

chill drops below -17ºF (-27ºC).

24. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast self-calibration is complete.

25. WEATHER SELECT

Displays heat index, dew point, wind chill, feels like, days with rain this month, and days since last recorded rainfall.

26. Date

27. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending.

28. Average Wind Speed

Average of all speeds over the past

2 minutes.

29. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength

30. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

31. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction

temperature is trending.

Back of Display Unit

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

2. Button

Dimmer control while using power adapter. Activates momentary backlight while on battery power.

3. Plug-in for Power Adapter

4. Removable Tabletop Stand

5. CLEAR ALL/RESET Button

Press to clear record currently being

viewed. Press AND HOLD for more than 10 seconds for full reset to factory defaults.

6. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match 5-in-1 sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.

7. Power Adapter

8. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

SETUP

5-in-1 Sensor Setup

Set the A-B-C Switch

•

Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. Set the A-B-C switch to A, B or C. You must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display in order for the units to synchronize.

Install or Replace Batteries

•

Batteries MUST be installed for this product to operate. AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not

recommended.

The 5-in-1 sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions. Cold temperatures can

cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use lithium batteries in

the 5-in-1 sensor for temperatures

below -4ºF / -20ºC.

1. Slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 4 x AA batteries into the

battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Remove Rain Gauge Stabilizer

•

Locate and remove the rain gauge stabilizer (plastic tab) taped into

the bottom of the sensor. The rain

gauge will not function until this is

removed.

A-B-C Switch

Set to match

•

display

•

A B C

Install Batteries

4 AA Batteries

Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

Display Unit Setup

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

Set the A-B-C Switch

The A-B-C switch is located inside

• •

the battery compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However, you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize.

A B C

Plug Power Adapter into

Electrical Outlet

Install or Replace Batteries

(optional)

•

Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

Install Backup

Batteries

6 AA Batteries (optional)

Plug in Power

Adapter

IMPORTANT: Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of

a power outage. Power adapter is the recommended primary power source to enjoy the full functionality of this product.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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.

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

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