Acu-Rite 1036 User Manual

Professional Weather Center

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

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

Sensor & Display Placement .. 11

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

Instruction Manual

model 01036

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 ................... 20

Care & Maintenance ............ 23

Calibration .......................... 23

Specications ....................... 25

FCC Information .................. 25

Customer Support ................ 26

Warranty............................. 26

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. Power adapter

7. USB cable

8. 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 4 #4 1” 2 #6 ½”

11. Debris Filter

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

Features & Benets

Display Unit

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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. Display Low Battery Indicator

17. Selectable Category

18. Record Highs

Shown for current category selected on the display (#17).

19. Record Lows Shown for current category selected

on the display (#17).

20. Weather Ticker™

21. All-Time Records Button Press for all-time low and date

recorded for current category selected on display (#17). Press twice for all-time high and date recorded.

22. Activate Weather Ticker Message

23. “▲“/”▼“ to Select Category (#17) & Adjust Settings

24. Weather Ticker Manual Cycle Press to advance through messages.

25. “ “ Button

for setup preferences.

26. Alarm On/Off Button

Activate alarm; press and hold to adjust alarm values.

27. Deactivate Weather Ticker Message

28. Indicates Deactivated Weather Ticker Message During ticker customization mode.

29. Indicates Active Weather Ticker Message

During ticker customization mode.

30. Programmable Alarm Settings

31. Alarm On/Off Indicator

for Selectable Category (#17).

32. Low Battery Indicator

33. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength

34. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast self-calibration is complete.

35. Weather Select Button Press to change the Weather Select

category data being displayed.

36. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates direction pressure is trending.

37. Weather Select (top to bottom)

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

38. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator

39. Average Wind Speed

of all speeds from past 2 minutes.

40. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator

41. Peak Wind Speed Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

Back of Display Unit

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BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. Plug-in for Power Adapter

2. Plug-in for USB Cable

3. Integrated Hang Hole

for easy wall mounting

4. MAC ADDRESS 12 digit unique ID required for

online connectivity functions

5. Backup Battery Compartment

6. A-B-C Switch ID code that must match 5-in-1

sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize

7. Clear Today

Clears data recorded since 12:00am

8. Clear All

Clears all recorded data without

having to reset time and date

9. Reset

Full reset to factory defaults

10. Power Adapter

11. USB Cable for PC Connection

12. 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.

Plug Power Adapter into

Electric Outlet

A-B-C Switch

set to match sensor

A B C

Write Down

MAC ADDRESS

12 digit number

Write Down the MAC ADDRESS

12 digit unique ID needed for online connectivity functions.

Install or Replace Backup 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

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE 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 which is not to be 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.

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.

Set the Time & Date

The clock and calendar are utilized to time stamp history records and other data, so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the display unit.

Set the Time

1. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons until

“SET CLOCK?” is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit.

2. Press the “ ” button to set the clock.

3. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons to adjust the

hour. Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.

4. Press the “ ” button to conrm hour selection.

5. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons to adjust minutes.

6. Press the “ ” button to conrm minute selection.

The clock is now set.

Note: The “ ” stays in Selectable Categories, even after setup.

Set the Date

1. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons until

“SET DATE?” is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit.

2. Press the “ ” button to set the date.

3. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons to adjust the month.

4. Press the “ ” button to conrm month selection.

5. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons to adjust the

day.

6. Press the “ ” button to conrm day selection.

7. Press the “▲“ or “▼“ buttons to adjust the

year.

8. Press the “ ” button to conrm year selection.

The date is now set.

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