La Crosse Technology C84343 Users Manual
Wireless Essential Weather Station
Welcome!
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Congratulations on your new Wireless Essential Weather Station and welcome to
the La Crosse Technology family! This product was designed with you in mind
by our hometown team of weather enthusiasts based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Instructional Manual
Models: C84343
DC: 061917
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Table of Contents
Step 1: Power Up
3
Step 2: Station Options
3
Step 3: Mounting Basics
4
Introducing La Crosse View™
5
Wi-Fi Network Requirements
5
La Crosse View™ Oers Expanded Forecasts
6
from National Weather Service (NWS)
New Data Stream Technology
7
Simple Status Messages
8
Your Station’s Features - Standalone or
9
Connected
Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting
10
14
Daily HI | LO Temperatures
14
Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows
15
Sensor Search | Sensor ID
15
Delete Your Sensor ID
16
Seasonal Changes in Foliage
16
Backlight Brightness
16
Low Battery Icons
17
Settings Menu C84343
17
Factory Reset C84343
18
Help Us, Help You
18
Let’s Be Social
Alerts: Temperature | Humidity
11
Arm | Disarm Your Alerts
12
Alert Sounds
13
HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records
13
Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records
13
18
Specifications
19
Care and Maintenance
19
Warranty and Support
19
FCC Statement
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Step 1. Power UP
Insert the included batteries (in any order):
• 2-AA batteries into Thermo-hygro sensor
• 5 volt power cord (required) into C84343 station
3-AA batteries optional backup for time and date*
Note: Press and release the SENSOR button on the station to confirm sensor ID’s on station
match bar code on your Thermo-Hygro sensor.
If they do not match, you may have picked up a neighbors sensor.
See Delete Sensor on page 15.
*Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.
STEP 2: STATION OPTIONS
OPTION 1
CONNECT WITH LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP
The easiest and fastest way to setup your station!
Enjoy all of the standalone station features along with the
enhanced feature set from La Crosse View™ app!
Not Interested in Connecting to La Crosse View™? No Problem!
These enhanced features are optional & your weather station will
function as a standalone unit without connecting to the app.
OPTION 2
STANDALONE STATION NOT CONNECTED
Full Weather Station Features
Monitor your backyard temperature, and humidity information
on the easy-to-read LCD display.
Click here to go to your standalone station’s features!
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WHAT’S NEXT? STEP 2 CONTINUED...
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
CONNECT TO LA CROSSE VIEW™
DOWNLOAD
Visit the App Store or Google Play Store
to download the free La Crosse View™
app on your mobile device.
CHECK YOUR NETWORK
Confirm that your mobile device is
connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network
before you connect your station
LAUNCH
Open the app on your iOS or
Android device.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
The La Crosse View™ app will
walk you through creating an
account and automatically sets
your time & local forecast.
STANDALONE STATION
STATION SETUP
To enter the setup menu, hold the
SET button.
Press and release the - or + buttons
to make adjustments.
Push the SET button to confirm.
SETUP ORDER
1
Beep
(ON/OFF)
4
Minutes
7
Date
*Note: This prompt is a reminder that the app is
necessary to connect (optional).
2
12/24 Hour
Time Format
5
Year
8
Temperature
(°F/°C)
3
Hour
6
Month
9
Connection
Prompt*
Make Sure Your Station is
CAN I CONNECT LATER?
Ready to Connect
Of course! You can always connect
When connecting to the app, ensure the
Wi-Fi Indicator icon is blinking. If it is not,
perform a Wi-Fi search by pressing &
holding the + & - buttons together.
your station to the app. See the full
manual for more details.
STEP 3: MOUNTING BASICS
At this time, all of your sensor information should be displayed on your station.
Here is a quick tip for mounting your sensor:
THERMO-HYGRO
Keep out of direct sunlight & ensure the
sensor is well-ventilated.
We recommend mounting under a
deck or eave facing north.
For detailed sensor setup and mounting instructions, see page 10.
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INTRODUCING
Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere.
TAKE YOUR STATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
ON-THE-GO
HOME MONITORING
Check Current Indoor/Outdoor
Readings, View History Charts,
and More
ENHANCED
DISPLAY FEATURES
Receive Local National Weather
Service (NWS) such as Forecast &
Precipitation on Your Color Display
Use Your Own Photos and Receive
Free Push Notifications on the New,
FRIENDS & FAMILY
SHARED ACCOUNTS
No Need to Share Logins or
Download the App & Monitor
SUPERIOR
APP EXPERIENCE
Easy-to-Navigate App
Passwords!
Invite Friends & Family to
Your Home’s Data
Wi-Fi Network Requirements
In order for your station to connect to your Wi-Fi, it will need to meet the following requirements:
• Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Network before you connect your station.
• Weather station power cord use is required for Wi-Fi connection.
IOS Requirements:
Mobile device with iOS 8.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service
Android Requirements:
Mobile device with Android OS 4.1 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service
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Tips:
• Do not use public Wi-Fi networks.
• Your weather station and mobile device must be within 10 feet of each other during setup.
• Hold the PLUS and MINUS buttons together for 3 seconds to have your station search for your Wi-Fi.
• If you change your Wi-Fi network, hold the ALERTS and LIGHT buttons together for 5 seconds to complete a
factory restart. This will reset the Wi-Fi settings so you can connect to your new network.
Note: Your station may take up to 3 minutes to reacquire you sensor.
Note: in the event of a power outage, or your station being unplugged temporarily,
your station should automatically reconnect to your existing Wi-Fi network.
Note: Weather station power cord use is required.
Batteries operation only, will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data.
Wi-Fi Indicator:
Solid: indicates that your Wi-Fi connection is good.
Flashing: Searching for connection
Not displayed: Not Connected
One, two or three bars: Wi-Fi signal strength.
La Crosse View™ Oers:
Expanded Forecasts from National Weather Service (NWS)
NWS (National Weather Service) Daily HI | LO temperature
Note: When not using the App, the daily HI | LO will come from your outdoor sensor.
NWS Chance of Precipitation
The letters NWS will show in the forecast area
NWS Additional Forecast Icons
Standard Icons: • Sunny • Partly Sunny • Clouds • Rain • T-Storm • Snow
Additional Icons: • Windy • Light Rain • Severe T-Storm • Light Snow • Wintry Mix • Blizzard • Fog • Ice
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