La Crosse 308A-146 Quick Setup Manual
INTRODUCTION:
The Wireless Color Forecast Station features manual set time, weather forecast,
indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity as well as heat index and dew point, on a
stylish, colorful, and easy to read display.
THIS STATION LEARNS!
Please allow 3-4 weeks for barometer calibration to generate an accurate
forecast.
WIRELESS COLOR FORECAST STATION:
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP:
STEP 1: (optional battery operation)
Remove battery cover from the Forecast Station: Slide tab to right and pull out to
remove the cover.
Insert 3 NEW AA batteries (not included)
into the back of the Forecast Station.
Observe the correct polarity (see marking
inside the battery compartment). Do NOT
mix old and new batteries.
The Forecast Station will light up and
show, indoor temperature, humidity and
channel 1.
STEP 2:
Insert the 5-volt a/c power adapter into
the designated area on the back of the
Forecast Station.
Plug the a/c power adapter into a wall
outlet for continuous backlight display (ON/OFF), and dimmer feature.
Note: Backlight will illuminate for 8 seconds when using only battery power with a
press/release of the SNOOZE/LIGHT button.
STEP 3:
Keep the transmitter within 10 feet of the Forecast Station.
Remove battery cover from transmitter: Slide the battery
cover down and lift off the back.
Insert 2 NEW AA batteries (not included) into the
transmitter. Observe the correct polarity.
The CH switch is set to Channel 1 by default. Confirm
channel 1 is selected.
Within 3 minutes the Forecast Station will beep and then display readings in the
Outdoor temperature area on the LCD.
Note: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures below - 20°F / -28.8°C).
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
If the Forecast Station does not display the outdoor temperature after 3 minutes,
remove the a/c power adapter and all batteries from both units and start the setup
process again.
If the outdoor temperature does not show up after a second attempt, please slide
open the battery cover of the outdoor transmitter to reveal the TX button push
down on the TX button for 3 seconds to send a wireless signal to the Forecast
Station.
Hold the CH button for 3-5 seconds so the Forecast Station will search for the
transmitter.
For optimal 433 MHz signal reception, the outdoor transmitter should be placed
within 200 feet (60 meters) from the indoor Forecast Station.
POSITIONING THE WIRELESS OUTDOOR TEMP/HUMIDITY TRANSMITTER
Once the Forecast Station displays the outdoor temperature, place it and the
transmitter in the desired locations and wait approximately 1-hour before
permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that there is proper reception. The
transmitter should be mounted vertically, in a shaded, protected area, at least 6 feet
from the ground to avoid damage and ensure accurate readings. The transmitter is
water resistant, not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it will become
submerged in water or subject to standing water or snow.
WALL MOUNT
Choose a shaded location (under an overhang) for the transmitter
that is within the confirmed wireless reception range of the
Forecast Station for accuracy.
Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall leaving
approximately ½ of an inch (12.7mm) extended.
Place the hanging hole (on the back of the transmitter) onto the
mounting screw and gently slide the transmitter down onto the
mounting screw to secure it into place.
IMPORTANT: For true temperature and humidity readings, mount the transmitter
out of direct sunlight on a North-facing wall or in any other well shaded area like
under an eave or deck rail. The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200feet (60 meters). Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large
metal objects can reduce the range. Place the transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to
improve signal transmission.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS:
Button Press and Release Functions Hold 3-5 seconds
SET
Move through program menu
Confirm setting.
Enter program menu,
set time, date, etc.
ALARM
View Alarm
Activate/Deactivate Alarm
Alarm set
+(PLUS) 1 step forward (setup) Fast advance (setup)
-/°C/°F
Select temperature in °C/°F
1 step backward (setup)
Fast backward (set)
MIN/MAX
1-time MAX values
2-times MIN values
Resets all MIN / MAX
values
HEAT/DEW
1-time Heat Index
2-times Dew Point
CH
Switch channels
(multiple transmitters)
Search for remote
transmitter
LIGHT HI/LO
HOLD ON/OFF Dim backlight for night time.
Turn continuous
backlight ON or OFF
(a/c adapter)
LIGHT/SNOOZE
(top)
Activates backlight when using
only batteries.
Trigger snooze alarm
PROGRAM MENU: The SET button will move through the program menu. To
change a value use the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F buttons.
12/24 HOUR TIME: Hold the SET button for 3-5 seconds. 12H will flash. Press
and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to select 24H. Confirm with the SET
button and move to the next item.
HOUR: The hour will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct hour. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
MINUTES: The minutes will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F
button to select the correct minutes. Confirm with the SET button and move to the
next item.
YEAR: The year will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct year. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
MONTH: The month will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct month. Confirm with the SET button and move to the next item.
DATE: The date will flash. Press and release the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to
select the correct date. Confirm with the SET button and exit the program menu
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS: Press and release the -/°C/°F button once to switch from
Fahrenheit to Celsius.
AUTO (channel scroll) - AUTO will appear in the outdoor temperature/humidity
area when multiple transmitters are received and the Forecast Station is set to scroll
through the channels automatically.
Press and release the CH button repeatedly until AUTO is displayed. The
Forecast Station will rotate through all available channels.
Press and release the CH button once to display only one channel continually.
The Forecast Station can receive up to 3 outdoor transmitters. Extra TX14TH
transmitters may be found online or at your retailer to monitor remote temperature
and humidity of up to 3 locations within a 200 Ft wireless range of the display.
Note: When only one transmitter is connected, you cannot see other channels.
BACKLIGHT:
A/C adapter: The backlight is on continuously when operating the Forecast Station
with the 5-volt a/c adapter.
HIGH: The backlight is defaulted to HI when the Adapter is in use.
LO: Press and release the LIGHT HI/LO button to dim the backlight. Press and
release again to return to full strength.
Note: When the Adapter is NOT in use, the High/Lo light feature is not available.
OFF: Hold the HOLD ON/OFF button for 5 seconds, until the station beeps, to
turn the backlight off, to sleep.
ON: Hold the HOLD ON/OFF button again until the station beeps, to turn the
backlight on.
Note: When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the backlight for 8
seconds.
Battery power: Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button and the backlight
will show for 8 seconds, when operating on batteries only.
ALARM SET:
ALARM HOUR: Press and hold ALARM button to enter alarm time setting mode.
The Alarm Hour will flash. Use the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F button to set the Hour.
Press and release the ALARM button.
ALARM MINUTE: The Alarm Minutes will fla sh. Use the + (PLUS) or -/°C/°F
button to set the Minutes. Press and release the ALARM button to exit.
ALARM ACTIVATION :
Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time.
Press and release the ALARM button repeatedly to activate or deactivate the
Alarm. The alarm icon appears when alarm is activated.
SNOOZE:
When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to trigger snooze alarm for 9
minutes. The snooze icon Zz will flash when the snooze feature is active.
To stop alarm for one day, press AL button, while in snooze mode. The alarm icon
will remain solid.
Note: When the alarm sounds, it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off
completely.
MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY DATA: The Forecast Station shows daily
minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight (12:00 AM).
The station automatically resets the min/max temperatures at midnight (12:00 AM).
View MAX data: Press and release the MIN/MAX button once to view maximum
temperature and humidity values for indoor and outdoor data.
View MIN data: Press and release the MIN/MAX button twice to view minimum
temperature and humidity values for indoor or outdoor data.
Reset MIN/MAX data: Hold the MIN/MAX button for 5 seconds to reset all
min/max values.
Wireless Color Forecast Station
Model: 308
A
-146 | Quick Setup Guide
TIME
DATE
WEEKDAY
INDOOR
Readings
FORECAST
ICONS:
Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Rainy
Stormy
OUTDOOR
Readings
LIGHT/SNOOZE
HEAT INDEX: Heat Index combines the effects of heat and humidity. It is the
apparent temperature of how hot it feels to a human being.
Note: Heat index will be the same number as the outdoor temperature until that
temperature is above 80 degrees ° F (26.7° C).
View Heat Index: From a normal display press the HEAT/DEW button once and
Heat Index (indoor & outdoor) will show instead of the ambient temperature.
DEW POINT: Dew point is the saturation point of the air, or the temperature to
which the air has to be cooled in order to create condensation.
Note: Dew Point generally is lower than the temperature.
View Dew Point: From a normal display press the HEAT/DEW button twice and
Dew Point (indoor & outdoor) will show instead of the ambient temperature.
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS:
The Forecast Station predicts weather condition of the next 12-hours based on the
change of atmospheric pressure with 70-75% accuracy.
Note: As weather conditions cannot be 100% correctly forecasted we are not
responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast.
The icons displayed Forecast the Weather in terms of getting better or worse and
not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the current
weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean that the product
is faulty because it is not raining. It simply means that the air pressure has dropped
and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy.
THIS STATION LEARNS!
Please allow 3-4 weeks for barometer calibration to generate an accurate
forecast.
IMPORTANT: As the weather station builds memory, it will compare the current
average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy.
The longer the station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons
will be.
LOW BATTERY:
When this icon
appears in the indoor (IN) reading section, replace the batteries
in the Forecast Station.
When this icon appears in the outdoor (OUT) readings section, replace the
batteries in the outdoor transmitter.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
Do not expose the Forecast Station to extreme temperatures, vibration or shock.
Keep Forecast Station dry.
Clean Forecast Station with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring
agents.
The Forecast Station is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
The Forecast Station is not to be used for medical purpose or for public
information, but is determined for home use only.
The specifications of this Forecast Station may change without prior notice.
Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing will void the warranty.
If the Forecast Station does not work properly, change the batteries and/or check
the a/c cord connection.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Indoor:
Temperature Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range: 1%-99% (RH)
Interval: About every 30 seconds
Outdoor:
Range: temperature, dew point, heat index
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Alkaline Batteries: -20°F to 140°F (-28.8°C to 60°C)
Lithium Batteries: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Temperatures below - 20°F (-28.8°C)
require Lithium batteries in the outdoor transmitter.
Humidity Range: 1%-99% (RH)
Distance: Over 200 ft. (60 meters) RF 433MHz (open air)
Interval: About every 50 seconds
Power:
Wireless Color Forecast Station: 5-volt a/c power adapter (included)
Optional 3-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
TX14TH Transmitter: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included).
Battery Life:
TX14TH Transmitter
Battery Life: Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable
battery brands for both Alkaline and Lithium batteries
Wireless Color Forecast Station
Battery Backup: Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC
adapter for primary power
Dimensions:
Wireless Color Forecast Station:
5.9” L x 2.36” W x 5.9” H (150 x 60 x 150mm)
TX14TH Transmitter: 2.5” L x 1.42” W x 3.98” H (64 x 36 x 101mm)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product
against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on
products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of
this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse
Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty
service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service
center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of
purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized
service center.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no
charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to
be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts
and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be
returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume
the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered
by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a
product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the
repairs or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in
getting the La Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd
authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return
shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.
The La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and
workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by
accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and
necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be
presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or
decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained
in the owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or
alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd
authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications
and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a
signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects
within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from
a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installationrelated circumstances.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR
PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF
CHILDREN’S REACH.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
specific to the State. Some States do not allow the exclusion of consequential or
incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2817 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
The complete instruction manual is available at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/308a-146
Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738
6,076,044
6,597,990
Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610
Product Registration:
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FCC Disclaimer:
This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
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