Acu-Rite 1025 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Professional Weather Center

model 01025

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CONTENTS

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

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

Product Registration…......……2

Features & Benefits: 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

Set Language.......................10

Sensor & Display Placement...11

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

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

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

PC Connect Overview...........13

PC Connect USB Modes........13

PC Connect Software............14

Using the Weather Center.....15

Weather Ticker.....................16

Programmable Alarms..........18

Troubleshooting…………....…19

Care & Maintenance............22

Calibration..........................22

Specifications......................24

FCC Information...................24

Customer Support…...….......25

Warranty…………........…….25

Printed in China

01025 INST 012413

©2013 Chaney Instrument Co. All rights reserved. AcuRite and Acu-Link are registered trademarks of the Chaney Instrument Co., Lake Geneva, WI 53147. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2 and other patents applied for.

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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 film 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 filter for rain collector

6. Power adapter

7. USB cable

6. Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

to receive 1-year

warranty protection

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PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Features & Benefits

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 readings.

3. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match displayʼs

A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.

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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 and screws.

11. Debris filter

Snaps into rain collector to filter out twigs, leaves, etc.

Features & Benefits

Display Unit

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37 36

35 34

33 32 31

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28 27

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12 13

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DISPLAY UNIT

1. Previous 2 Wind Directions

2. Current Wind Direction

3. Touch Activated Backlight

Momentary during battery power, always on/off for power adapter.

4. Current Wind Speed

5. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending.

6. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On Indicator

7. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending.

8. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On Indicator

9. Current Rainfall

Accumulates data during rainfall.

10. Rainfall Alarm On Indicator

11. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

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

12. All-Time Rainfall

13. Current Month Total Rainfall

14. Date

15. Clock

16. Selectable Category

17. Record Highs

Shown for current category selected on the display (16).

18. Record Lows

Shown for current category selected on the display (16).

19. Weather Ticker

20. All-Time Records Button

Press for all-time low and date recorded for current category selected on display (16). Press twice for all-time high and date recorded.

21. Activate Weather Ticker Message

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22. Up/Down to Select Category

(shown in 16) & Adjust Settings

23. Weather Ticker Manual Cycle

Press to advance through messages.

24. Settings Button

25. Alarm On/Off Button

Activate alarm; press and hold to adjust alarm values.

26. Deactivate Weather Ticker Message

27. Indicates Deactivated Weather Ticker Message

During ticker customization mode.

28. Indicates Active Weather Ticker Message

During ticker customization mode.

29. Programmable Alarm Settings

30. Alarm On/Off Indicator

for Selectable Category (16).

31. Low Battery Indicator

32. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength

33. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast self-calibration is complete.

34. Weather Select Button

Press to change the Weather Select category data being displayed.

35. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates direction pressure is trending.

36. Weather Select (top to bottom)

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

37. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator

38. Average Wind Speed

of all speeds from past 2 minutes.

39. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator

40. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

SETUP

5-in-1 Sensor Setup

Back of Display Unit

1 2 3

1. Install or Replace Batteries

Batteries MUST be installed for this product to operate. AcuRite

recommends high quality alkaline or

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

3. Replace the battery cover.

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

2. 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.

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.

3. 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.

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. Plugin for Power Adapter

2. Plugin for USB Cable

3. Integrated Hang Hole

for easy wall mounting

4. MAC ADDRESS

12-digit unique ID required for online connectivity functions.

5. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match 5-in-1

sensorʼs A-B-C switch to ensure units

synchronize.

6. Battery Compartment

7. Clear Today

Clears data recorded since 12:00am.

8. Clear All

Clears all data recorded.

9. Reset

Full reset to factory defaults.

10. Power Adapter

11. USB Cable for PC Connection

12. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

A-B-C Switch

set to match display unit

A B C

Install Batteries

4 AA batteries

Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

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