Lacrosse BBB86088 Instruction Manual

Atomic Digital Wall Clock with

Indoor/Outdoor Temperature

Model: BBB86088
Instruction Manual

DC: 103017

Welcome to the La Crosse Technology® family!

We hope you enjoy your new Atomic Clock.

Table of Contents

Let’s Get Started

2

Basic Settings

3

Fahrenheit | Celsius

4

LCD Features

5

Daylight Saving Time Indicator

5

Atomic Time - WWVB Signal

6

Time Alarm

6

Activate | Deactivate Alarm

7

Snooze

7

Sensor Reception and Search

7

Temperature Trend Arrows

8

Position TX141-Bv2 Sensor

8

Low Battery

8

Let’s Get Social

9

Care and Maintenance

9

Warranty and Support

9

Specifications

10

FCC Statement

11

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Lets Get Started

1. Insert 2 AA batteries into
your sensor.

∙The red LED light will flash
when your sensor transmits.

∙The TX button lets you
manually transmit a signal.

AA

AA

LED

TX Button

2. Insert 2 AA batteries into

Wall Hang

your clock.

3. Configure basic settings.

4. After 5 minutes, place
your sensor outside in a
shaded location.

AA

Pullout Stand

AA

∙ Mount your clock on the wall with the 3 holes on the back, or
use the pullout stand to place your clock on a desk or
counter.

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Basic Settings

1. Hold the °F/°C button 3 seconds to enter settings mode.

2. Press the + or - button to adjust the flashing values, hold to
adjust quickly.

3. Press the °F/°C button to confirm adjustments and move to
the next item.

4. Press the SNOOZE button at any time to exit.

Settings menu order:

• Language (English, Español, Francais)

• Beep ON/OFF

• Atomic ON/OFF

• DST ON/OFF

• Time Zone

• 12/24 Hour Format

• Hour

• Minutes

• Year

• Month

• Date

Note: When Español or Francais

are selected, the settings
menu will continue in the

language selected.

Time Zones

Zone AST - Atlantic
Zone EST - Eastern
Zone CST - Central
Zone MST - Mountain
Zone PST - Pacific
Zone AKT - Alaska
Zone HAT - Hawaii

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Language Beep ON | OFF Atomic ON | OFF

DST ON | OFF

DST

Hour

AM

Year

Time Zone 12/24 Hour Format

AM

Minutes

Month Date

Fahrenheit | Celsius

Press and release the °F/°C button to select Fahrenheit or
Celsius temperature display.

Fahrenheit Celsius

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LCD Features

AM | PM

Alarm Bell

DST Indicator

Atomic Time

Sensor Reception

Low Battery

Fahrenheit | Celsius

Temperature Trend

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Indicator

The letters DST will show when your clock has received the
atomic time signal and Daylight Saving Time is being
observed.

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Atomic Time -WWVB Signal

• Your clock will search for the atomic signal at UTC 7:00, 8:00,
9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.

• If there is no WWVB signal reception, your clock will search
every 2 hours until the WWVB time is received.

• The atomic time signal icon (tower) will flash while searching,
and be solid when connected.

• Hold the MINUS button for 3 seconds to manually search for
the WWVB atomic time signal.

• For information about WWVB visit: http://bit.ly/AtomicTime

Time Alarm

1. Hold the ALARM button 3 seconds to enter alarm mode.

2. Press the + or - button to adjust the flashing values, hold to
adjust quickly.

3. Press the ALARM button to confirm adjustments and move
to the next item.

4. Press the SNOOZE button at any time to exit.

AM

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Activate | Deactivate Alarm

• The alarm is active when set. From normal time display,
press and release the ALARM button to deactivate or
activate the alarm.

• Alarm icon (bell) will show then active.

Snooze

• When your alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to
silence alarm for 10 minutes. The alarm bell will flash.

• Press any button except SNOOZE to silence the alarm
for 24 hours.

Sensor Reception & Search

• If the signal is lost, your clock will display the LAST DATA
recorded from the sensor for 10 minutes.

• After that 10 minutes if the signal does not come back
dashes will show for outdoor temperature.

• After 30 minutes, your clock will automatically search
for the sensor.

• Hold the PLUS button for 3 seconds to manually search for
your outdoor sensor.

• The sensor reception icon will flash while searching.

• The icon will be solid when the sensor is connected.

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Temperature Trend Arrows

• The trend arrows indicate changes in your
temperature (2°F, 1°C) over the past hour.

• They update every 15 minutes and compare
data from exactly one hour prior.

Position TX141-Bv2 Sensor

• Mount your sensor with the hole at the top:
Either hang it from the back using a nail, or
insert one mounting screw through the front.

• Mount your sensor on a north-facing wall or
in any shaded area. Under an eave or deck
rail is preferred.

• The maximum wireless transmission range
to your clock is over 330 feet (100 meters)
in open air, not including walls or floors.

• Be sure the sensor is mounted vertically, to
allow moisture to drain out properly.

• Watch sensor mounting video:
http://bit.ly/TH_SensorMounting

Low Battery

• When the low battery icon appears by the time, replace
the batteries in your clock.

• When the low battery icon appears by the outdoor
temperature, replace the batteries in your sensor.

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Let’s Get Social

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Ask questions, watch detailed setup videos, and provide
feedback on our social media channels!

Care and Maintenance

• Do not mix old and new batteries

• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries

• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable
for intended use.

• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.

• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to
battery installation.

• Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity ( + and - ).

• Remove batteries from equipment when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.

• Promptly remove expired batteries.

Warranty and Support

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty
(from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing
defects in materials & workmanship.

Before returning a product, please contact our friendly customer
support or visit our online help:
Phone: [phone]
Online: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

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Specifications

Temperature

Indoor Range:

Outdoor Range:

Transmission Range:

Update Interval:

Clock:

TX141-Bv2 Sensor:

Battery Life: Over 12 months

Clock:

TX141-Bv2 Sensor:

32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
300 feet (91 meters) open air
Every 51 seconds

Power

2 AA LR6, IEC batteries
2 AA LR6, IEC batteries
Batteries not included

Dimensions

11.02” L x 1.10” W x 8.54” H
(28.00 L x 2.80 W x 21.70 H cm)

1.57” L x 0.82” W x 5.11” H
(3.98 L x 2.08 W x 12.98 H cm)

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