La Crosse Technology C84428 Users Manual

PROFESSIONAL

Remote Monitoring Weather Station

Instructional Manual

Models: C84428 & LTV-D1

DC: 060617

1. Simple Easy Setup

Insert (in any order):

• 2-AA batteries into Thermo-hygro sensor

• 2-AA batteries into Rain sensor

• 2-C batteries into Wind speed sensor

• 2-AAA batteries into LTV-D1 bonus station

• 5 volt power cord (required) into C84228 station 3-AA batteries optional backup for time and date*

For detailed sensor setup and mounting instructions, see

page 6.

Note: Press and release the SENSOR button to conﬁrm sensor ID’s on station match bar codes on your sensors.

*Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.

2. Select Your Station Use

Option 1: Connected with

• Beneﬁts: o Remotely monitor your home’s data from anywhere* at any time using this station’s built-in wireless Wi-Fi technology o Automatically receive time, date, and NWS forecast information o Set mobile alerts to keep loved ones safe o Easily share data with friends & family o Unlock new Data Stream technology o And so much more…

• Continue with La Crosse View instructions on Page 3

Option 2: Standalone Station

• Beneﬁts: o View all local sensor data right on your bright easy to read LCD display o No phone or Wi-Fi needed

• Continue with these instructions on Page 13

*Anywhere you have an Internet connection

La Crosse View

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Table of Contents

Easy Connection to La Crosse View

Wi-Fi Network Requirements

Beneﬁts of your La Crosse View App

NWS Expanded Forecasts

Extra Weather Information

Select your Own Data Streams

Wi-Fi Indicator

Your Station has Status Messages

Detailed Sensor Setup and Mounting

Wind Speed Readings

Wind Speed History

Reset Wind Speed History

Rainfall Readings

Reset Rainfall Readings

HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Readings

Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Readings

Feels Like Temperature

Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows

Seasonal Changes in Trees

Backlight (5 levels)

Low Battery Icons

Sensor Update Interval

Sensor Search | Sensor ID

Delete Sensor ID

Add-on Sensors (sold separately)

Settings Menu C84228

Factory Restart C84428

Your LTV-D1 Bonus Station

Settings Menu LTV-D1

View Indoor or Outdoor Data LTV-D1

Search for Sensor LTV-D1

Restart LTV-D1

Help Us, Help You

Let’s Be Social!

Speciﬁcations

Care and Maintenance

Warranty and Support

FCC Statement

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Easy Connection to

La Crosse View

Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere.

• Simply download your

La Crosse View

app and follow the on-screen instructions.

Wi-Fi Network Requirements

In order for your station to connect to your WiFi, it will need to meet the following requirements:

• Your Wi-Fi network broadcasts at 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n).

• Your network name and password do not exceed 45 characters

• Your network upload speed is greater than 1Mbps.

• Power cord is required for Wi-Fi connection.

IOS Requirements:

Mobile device with iOS 9.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service

Android Requirements:

Mobile device with Android OS 5.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service

Tips:

• For your security, this app will only work on protected WiFi networks.

• Open public networks that require a browser sign in, should not be used.

• The Wi-Fi for your mobile device must be on the same network as your weather station. Check the Wi-Fi setting on your mobile device.

• During setup, your weather station and mobile device must be in close proximity.

• 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 RAIN 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 all sensors.

Note: in the event of a power outage, or your station being unplugged temporarily, your station should reconnect to your existing Wi-

Fi network.

Note: Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required

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Beneﬁts of Your La Crosse View

NWS Expanded Forecasts

1. NWS will show in front of the word forecast

2. NWS chance of precipitation will be shown.

3. Your station will show additional weather icons based on NWS weather forecasts.

Standard Icons:

• Sunny • Partly Sunny • Clouds • Rain • T-Storm • Snow

Extra Weather Information

1. NWS Daily HI | LO temperature Note: When not using the App, the daily HI | LO will come from your outdoor sensor.

2. The words “NWS Wind Direction” will show, and the blue circle will change to indicate wind direction.

3. Time and Date will update from the NIST. Note: NIST time will over rule manual set time and date. You can

choose to turn this feature o within La Crosse View.

Additional Icons:

• Windy

• Light Rain

• Severe T-Storm

• Light Snow

• Wintry Mix

• Blizzard

• Fog

• Ice

RAIN

NWS FORECAST

NWS

WIND DIRECTION

FORE CASTNWS

WIND SPEED

FEELS LIKE

TOP SPEED

1 HR

MPH

Select Your Own Data Streams

Use the Smartbox in the La Crosse View app to select up to 4 data items to stream on the station.

• NWS data items

• Your current sensor data

• Time/Date

• Personal message

• Add-on sensors (sold separately)

1. Open the La Crosse View app and select your station.

2. Scroll down to the Smartbox section and press the blue icon.

3. Follow instruction on app to add” Device Data Feed” and select your Smartbox feeds.

Allow a few minutes for all the data to show on your station.

Wi-Fi Indicator

RAIN

1 HOUR

FORE CASTNWS

NWS FORECAST

NWS

WIND DIRECTION

WIND SPEED

FEELS LIKE

TOP SPEED

1 HR

OUTDOOR

MPH

INDOOR

• 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.

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Your Station has Status Messages

Your station has built in status messages.

• Press and release of the SET button to view.

Note: Only one relevant status message will display.

“ALL OK CONNECTED”

• Your station is connected, there are no problems.

“LOST WIFI”

• Check your power cord connection. (must use power cord to connect)

• Check your router connection (use 2.4GHz)

• Check your network connection.

• Press the + and - buttons together for 3 seconds to search for Wi-Fi

RAIN

1 HOUR

RAIN

1 HOUR

FORE CASTNWS

FORE CAST

FORE CASTNWS

NWS FORECAST

NWS

WIND DIRECTION

NWS FORECAST

WIND SPEED

FEELS LIKE

TOP SPEED

1 HR

FEELS LIKE

TOP SPEED

1 HR

FEELS LIKE

OUTDOOR

MPH

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

MPH

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

“NO CONNECT APP SERVER”

• Check your connection to the La Crosse View app.

• Is there an update to install?

• The WiFi router connection is working.

“NO NIST SERVER”

• This indicates an error on the NIST server.

• The NIST will resolve this.

• Very rare to have this error.

• Time will update from your weather station.

“NO NWS SERVER”

• This indicates and error on the NWS server.

• The NWS will resolve this.

• Very rare to have this error.

RAIN

1 HOUR

RAIN

1 HOUR

RAIN

1 HOUR

FORE CASTNWS

FORE CAST

MPH

TOP SPEED

WIND SPEED

1 HR

FEELS LIKE

TOP SPEED

1 HR

FEELS LIKE

TOP SPEED

1 HR

MPH

NWS

WIND DIRECTION

NWS FORECAST

NWS

WIND DIRECTION

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

INDOOR

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Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting

1. Turn the vented portion of your wind sensor counter clockwise.

2. Install fresh “C” batteries.

3. Carefully align and turn vented portion clockwise to tighten.

4. There is a blue LED light on the sensor that will ﬂash when transmitting.

Mounting:

• Position in an open area that will have the least amount of interference with wind speed.

• Mount your sensor vertically with the wind cups on top.

• The maximum wireless transmission range to the wind station is over 330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or trees.

1. Insert mounting pole into your sensor.

2. Tighten screws

3. Insert bottom of pole into mounting bracket

4. Tighten knob to secure

5. Use screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket to attach.

6. The sensor can be mounted from the bottom or side.

Alternatively:

1. Insert your own mounting pole into the sensor.

2. Tighten screws

LED Light

Wind Speed sensor

LTV-W2

2-C

1. Flip open both side tabs on your rain sensor and lift o the top portion.

2. Pull up on the battery cover and remove.

3. Install 2-AA batteries according to polarity.

4. Firmly seat the battery cover so it locks onto your rain sensor.

5. Place the top portion on the sensor and lock the tabs.

Mounting:

1. Mount in an open area for a more accurate rain count.

2. Install the Rain sensor on a level platform that is stationary. The rain sensor should be wider than the platform to allow rain to empty.

3. Insert one, two, or three mounting screws through the holes in the base of your rain sensor.

4. Mount your rain sensor at least 6 ft in the air and have a direct line of sight to the display.

5. Your rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic cleaning of debris or insects.

6. The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station is over 330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or ﬂoors.

7. For video instruction, please visit: http://bit.ly/Rain_SensorMounting

1. Slide the battery cover o the front of your sensor.

2. Install 2-AA batteries according to polarity and replace battery cover.

Mounting:

1. Use the hole at the top to hang your sensor from the back using a nail. Or, insert one mounting screw through the front of your sensor.

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

3. The maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station is over 330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or ﬂoors.

4. Be sure your sensor is mounted vertically, to allow moisture to drain out properly.

5. For video instruction, please visit: http://bit.ly/TH_SensorMounting

LED Light

Rain sensor

LTV-R2

2-AA

Thermo-hygro

sensor

LTV-TH2

2-AA

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