Acu-Rite 1010 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Professional Weather Center

model 01010

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: 5-in-1 ....... 3

Features: Display Unit ............ 4

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

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

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

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

Set the Time & Date ............... 9

Measurement Units ...............10

Placement Guidelines ............ 11

5-in-1 Sensor Installation ........ 12

Using the Weather Center .....13

Programmable Alarms ...........14

Troubleshooting ....................16

Care & Maintenance .............18

Calibration ...........................18

Specications ....................... 20

FCC Information .................. 20

Customer Support ................. 21

Warranty..............................21

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

(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 unit with tabletop stand

2. 5-in-1 sensor

3. Sensor mounting bracket

4. Mounting hardware

5. Snap-in debris lter for rain collector

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 Bracket

7. Wind Speed Anemometer

8. Wind Direction Vane

9. Mounting Bracket

10. Mounting Hardware

Includes anchors and screws.

Qty Diameter Length

4 #4 1” 2 #6 ½”

11. Debris Filter

Snaps into rain collector to lter out twigs, leaves, etc.

Features & Benets

Display Unit

36 34

2 3

6 7

33 32

27 26

25 24

13 14 1615 17 18

1. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

2. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator

3. Average Wind Speed of all speeds from past 2 minutes.

4. Pressure History Graph

Current pressure on right with trend

(Rising, Steady or Falling).

5. Historical Barometric Pressure

Pressure reading 12 hours ago.

6. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator

7. Weather Select

Heat index, dew point, wind chill, indoor temperature / humidity, and rainfall rate (inches of rain per hour)

8. Weather Select Button

Press to change the Weather Select category data being display.

9. Clock

10. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

11. Alarm On/Off Indicator

for Selectable Category (#15)

12. Programmable Alarm Settings

13. Alarm On/Off Button

Activate alarm; press and hold to adjust alarm values.

14. ▼ Button

Press to select Category (shown in #15) and change settings.

15. Selectable Category

16. SET Button

For setup preferences

17. ▲ Button

Press to select Category (shown in #15) and change settings.

18. Records Button

Press for all-time low and date recorded for current category selected on display (#15). Press twice for all-time high and date recorded.

19. Record Lows

Shown for current category selected on the display (#15).

20. Clear Button

Deletes record low (#19) shown.

21. Record Highs

Shown for current category selected on the display (#15).

22. Clear Button

Deletes record high (#21) shown.

23. Date

24. Current Month Total Rainfall

25. All-Time Rainfall

26. Rainfall Alarm On Indicator

27. Current Rainfall

Accumulates data during rainfall.

28. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast self-calibration is complete.

29. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

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

30. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the humidity is trending.

31. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On Indicator

32. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction the temperature is trending.

33. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On Indicator

34. Current Wind Speed

35. Previous 2 Wind Directions

36. Current Wind Direction

37. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

Back of Display Unit

3 4

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. A-B-C Switch

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

2. Clear Today

Clears data recorded since 12:00am.

3. Reset

Full reset to factory defaults.

4. Clear All

Clears all data recorded without

having to reset time and date.

5. Battery Compartment

6. 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 unit 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 unit

A B C

Install Batteries

4 AA Batteries

Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

Display Unit Setup

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

Install or Replace Batteries

Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

Install Batteries

3 AA Batteries

A-B-C Switch

set to match sensor

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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