La Crosse Technology 724-1710 User Manual
Model: 724-1710
Instruction Manual
DC: 122014
Wireless Rain Station
La Crosse Technology®, the world leader in atomic time and weather instruments, introduces a
Wireless Rain Station featuring a self-emptying rain bucket, outdoor temperature and
customizable rain alerts. Records rain history up to 365 days.
Quick Setup
Step 1: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the TX17T Temperature sensor.
Observe the correct polarity.
Step 2: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the TX17R Rain sensor.
Observe the correct polarity. (See instructions on page 3).
Step 3: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the 724-1710 rain station.
Observe the correct polarity.
Restart: If dashes are displayed for outdoor temperature or rain after 3 minutes, remove the
batteries from both sensors and the rain station, then press any button 20 times. After 15
minutes, start again at step 1.
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Table of Contents
Quick Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Install batteries in the Rain Station and Sensors .................................................................................... 3
Sensor Mounting and Placement ............................................................................................................. 4
Rain Station Placement ............................................................................................................................ 5
Buttons ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
SETTINGS Button (Time) ............................................................................................................................ 5
SNOOZE Button (Alarm) ............................................................................................................................. 5
ALERT Button (Rain) ................................................................................................................................... 5
RAIN Button (History) .................................................................................................................................. 5
▲ Button (Daily History, Clear) .................................................................................................................... 5
▼ Button (TX Search) ................................................................................................................................. 5
LCD Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Set 12/24, Calendar, Time, Language, °F/°C, Rain Unit of Measure .............................................. 7
12/24 Hour Time Format ............................................................................................................................. 7
Set Calendar (Year, Month, Date)................................................................................................................ 7
Set Time (Hour, Minutes) ............................................................................................................................. 7
Language for Weekday Display ................................................................................................................... 7
Fahrenheit/Celsius ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Rainfall Unit of Measure (inches/millimeters) ............................................................................................... 8
Set Time Alarm .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Disarm Time Alarm ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Alarm Snooze ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Rain Readings ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Clear Current Rainfall Readings ................................................................ .............................................. 9
Rainfall Daily History Records (up to 365 days) ................................................................................... 10
History Records One Day at a Time .......................................................................................................... 10
History Records Date Search ................................................................ .................................................... 10
Clear Rainfall Daily History Records ..................................................................................................... 11
Rainfall Alert (24 hour) ............................................................................................................................ 11
Arm/Disarm 24 hour Rainfall Alert ......................................................................................................... 11
Search for Rainfall Sensor ..................................................................................................................... 11
Search for Temperature Sensor ............................................................................................................. 12
Low Battery Icons ................................................................................................................................... 12
Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................ ............................ 13
Warranty Information .............................................................................................................................. 13
FCC Statement ........................................................................................................................................ 14
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Inside View
Assembled
Blue Tabs
Battery
Compartment
Features
Rain Readings: current, 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, and total since setup.
Rainfall amount (in/mm)
Animated cylinder graph corresponds with rain readings
Signal strength icon for sensor transmission
12/24 hour time (manual setting)
Calendar: day/month/date
Indoor temperature (°F/°C)
Outdoor temperature (°F/°C)
Time alarm with snooze
Low battery icon for station
Low battery icon for sensors
Customizable rain alerts (with icon)
Saves up to 365 days of rainfall records
Day display (English/Spanish/French)
Install batteries in the Rain Station and Sensors
Rain Sensor TX17R:
1. Press the white tabs on each end of the rain sensor and lift
off funnel portion.
2. The battery compartment is under the rocker. Firmly
squeeze all four blue tabs and lift battery compartment off
of base and turn upside down.
3. Insert 2 “AA” Alkaline batteries into the TX17R rain sensor.
4. Position the battery compartment over base and press down so all four blue tabs lock in
place.
5. Match the UP arrow on the front of the blue base and the DOWN arrow on the front of the
white funnel portion.
Note: It is important to match up the arrows as the rocker is offset by the antenna; the
funnel needs to center over the rocker.
6. Press the funnel portion onto the base until the white tabs lock back into place.
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TX17T Temperature Sensor:
1. Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the TX17T outdoor
temperature sensor. Observe the correct polarity.
2. The red LED will flash during transmission.
724-1710 Rain Station:
1. Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the 724-1710 Rain monitor.
Observe the correct polarity.
2. Leave the rain monitor and sensors sit 5 -10 feet apart for 15 minutes
to lock in both sensors.
3. Both the temperature and the rain sensor should appear on the rain
station in the first minute.
4. Do not press buttons during the first 15 minutes.
5. You can tip the rocker of the rain sensor to simulate rain and receive a
reading to the rain station.
Sensor Mounting and Placement
Rain Sensor TX17R
Mount in an open area for a more accurate rain count.
Install the Rain sensor on a level platform that is stationary.
Insert two mounting screws (not included) through the holes in the
base of the rain sensor.
Ideally, the Rain sensor should be mounted at least 6 ft in the air
and have a direct line of sight to the display.
The rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic cleaning of
debris or insects.
The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station is over 300 feet (91 meters) in
open air, not including walls or floors.
Temperature Sensor TX17T
Mount the Outdoor Sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well shaded area. Under an eave
or deck rail is preferred.
The maximum wireless transmission range to the rainstation is over 300 feet (91 meters) in
open air, not including walls or floors.
Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically.
Place the transmitter at least six feet in the air to improve signal transmission.
Option 1:
Install one mounting screw (included) into a wall leaving approximately ½ of an
inch (12.7mm) extended.
Place the transmitter onto the screw, using the hanging hole on the backside.
Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place.
Option 2:
Insert the mounting screw through the front of the transmitter and into the wall.
Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
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Rain Station Placement
Front Buttons
Back Buttons
Place the rain station at least six feet from radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets.
Do not have wireless devices in the signal path between the sensors and the rain station.
Buttons
SETTINGS Button (Time)
Normal Mode: Hold to enter settings mode.
Settings Mode: Press to confirm a setting and move to next item.
SNOOZE Button (Alarm)
Normal Mode: Press to view Alarm time.
Alarm Mode: Hold to set Alarm time.
Press to arm/disarm alarm.
Alarm Ringing: Press to arm snooze feature for 10 minutes.
Snooze Mode: Press to exit snooze mode.
ALERT Button (Rain)
Normal Mode: Hold to enter rain alert mode.
Press to view rain alert
Alerts Mode: Press to arm/disarm rain alert
RAIN Button (History)
Normal Mode: Hold to enter settings mode.
Settings Mode: Press to confirm a setting and move to next item.
▲ Button (Daily History, Clear)
Normal Mode: Hold to enter settings mode.
Settings Mode: Press to confirm a setting and move to next item.
▼ Button (TX Search)
Normal Mode: Hold to enter settings mode.
Settings Mode: Press to confirm a setting and move to next item.
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