La Crosse Technology ERF100U Users Manual
Version 1.1 - 11/13/2008
WD-3106UR-B
4 DAY INTERNET POWERED
WEATHER STATION
Owner’s Manual
WEATHER DIRECT® LITE
Presented by La Crosse Technology
La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
www.weatherdirect.com
2809 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone 608-785-7935
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2
Congratulations................................................................................................................................ 4
Quality Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 4
Weather Direct® LITE is Green ....................................................................................................... 4
Included in the Box .......................................................................................................................... 5
915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology ........................................................................................... 5
What You Need to Get Started: ....................................................................................................... 6
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ................................................................................................................ 7
Set Up your WD-3106UR-B ............................................................................................................. 7
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 7
Optional TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options ................................................ 7
To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor: .................................................................................. 7
To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor: ....................................................................................... 8
Wireless USB Transceiver Installation ............................................................................................ 8
Online Resources ............................................................................................................................ 8
Features........................................................................................................................................... 9
Time Setting on Wireless Display .................................................................................................... 9
Optional TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Sensor .................................................................................. 10
Wireless Display Operation ........................................................................................................... 10
“MODE” Key .............................................................................................................................. 11
“ALARM” Key ............................................................................................................................ 12
Turn Alarm ON/OFF .............................................................................................................. 12
Set Alarm Time ..................................................................................................................... 12
“+” Key ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Toggle Between Time, Date & Temperature ........................................................................ 13
View Outdoor Temperature – Only With Optional TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature
Sensor ................................................................................................................................... 13
Manually Request a Weather Direct® LITE Data Update .................................................... 13
“SET” Key .................................................................................................................................. 13
When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active ....................................................... 13
Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display ....................................................................... 14
Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (0-7) .............................................................................. 14
Set Mode 2 – Enable Acoustic Weather Warnings (ON/OFF) ......................................... 14
Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4) .................................................................... 14
Set Mode 4 - View Device ID ............................................................................................ 15
Factory Reset of Wireless Display ................................................................................................. 15
FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days .............................................................................. 16
Four Additional Forecast Locations ........................................................................................... 16
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Add Optional Secure Weather Gateway ....................................................................................... 17
Types of Severe Weather Alerts (Only available with Optional Secure Weather Gateway): 18
Forecast Icons Explained .............................................................................................................. 19
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 20
Battery Low Icons .......................................................................................................................... 20
Battery Replacement ..................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 21
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 21
Temperature Range .............................................................................................................. 21
Battery Life ............................................................................................................................ 21
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 21
Weather Direct® LITE Update Rate ..................................................................................... 21
Weather Direct® LITE Wireless Range ................................................................................ 21
Power Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 22
Liability Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 22
FCC Statements ............................................................................................................................ 23
Warranty Information ..................................................................................................................... 24
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Congratulations
You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station.
Weather Direct® LITE uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and
other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the
information it delivers.
We understand that no one likes having to read a manual, so we’ve tried to make
this a fun and rewarding read. After all, Weather Direct® LITE is all about you.
It’s like having your own personal assistant to tell you the weather how, when
and where you want it. Knowing how Weather Direct® LITE works will allow you
to get the most out of this innovative new system.
Weather Direct® LITE - Not Just Another Weather Station. Weather Direct® LITE
is the complete weather experience.
Quality Forecasts
Weather Direct® LITE provides the most accurate forecast information available,
customized to your exact location! Our forecasts go beyond backyard
measurements by using Internet-enabled weather data provided by official
National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations
widely distributed throughout North America.
The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local
forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct® network is
available to you 24 hours a day! We provide the most detailed, customized, upto-date weather forecasts available on any medium. Weather Direct® LITE
allows you to pinpoint your exact location to ensure that you receive precision
weather forecasts customized for you!
Weather Direct® LITE is Green
We are doing our part to keep our planet healthy by eliminating our paper
manuals, saving trees in the process. Not only are we reducing the amount of
paper, but we are also trying to help you save space in your desk drawer, file
cabinet or box in the basement where all these pesky manuals end up. Now you
can print only the pages from this manual that you need… or not print any at all if
you find what you are looking for online.
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Included in the Box
The WD-3106UR-B 4 Day Wireless Forecast Station is a complete Weather
Direct® LITE system that includes:
x WD-3106UR-B Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast
information, time, date and other custom data from the Internet. Also
receives and displays wireless outdoor temperature, from your
backyard using the included Wireless Outdoor Sensor.
x Wireless USB Transceiver – Provides your Weather Direct® LITE
System with weather data and other customizable feeds from the
Internet. Sends data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of
up to 100 feet (open air).
x Weather Club Information Card
915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology
This product offers:
INSTANT TRANSMISSIONis the state-of-the-art new
wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed
and developed by LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY®.
INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers you an immediate
update (every 4 seconds!) of all your outdoor data
measured from the sensors: follow your climatic
variations in real-time!
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What You Need to Get Started:
x Internet connection – dial-up, cable, DSL or other Internet service will
work.
x Valid e-mail address – required to make sure you can retrieve your
password and receive other information about your user profile.
x When Optional TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor is
used: 2 “AA” Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor
NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended in the Wireless Outdoor
Sensor due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types.
Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.
x 3 “AA” Alkaline or Rechargeable batteries for the Wireless Display
x Visit
x After you have registered and selected a forecast location and Time
x A reasonably current Windows, Macintosh, or Linux PC with internet
x The browser must be configured with Java Script enabled. Most
www.weatherdirect.com and click “Register” to Start
Zone for your Wireless Display, the forecast data will show up on the
display within 60 seconds.
browser installed is required for initial set up and configuration changes
and weather updates.
browsers allow JavaScript as a standard feature. If you have turned
off support for JavaScript in your browser, please allow JavaScript to
run again to register or configure your Device.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor
until instructed to do so.
Set Up your WD-3106UR-B
Open www.weatherdirect.com in a web browser and click “REGISTER” at the top
of the page. Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete
registration process.
Hardware Installation
NOTE: Hardware installation is only intended to be performed after you have
registered your Wireless USB Transceiver and Wireless Display and have
confirmed successful reception of weather data.
Optional TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options
OPTIONAL: TX-50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor – Measures the
outdoor temperature where you are and sends temperature data to your Wireless
Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet (open air). See
www.weatherdirect.com
NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for
10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the
Wireless Display. Press the “+” Key on your Wireless Display to show the
outdoor temperature. If the display shows - -,-F for the outdoor temperature, the
signal cannot reach the Wireless Display. Find a closer location to mount the
Wireless Outdoor Sensor and wait 10 minutes to check the Wireless Display
again for reception.
DO NOT mount the Wireless Outdoor Sensor in a permanent fashion until
you are sure the signal is being received by the Wireless Display.
To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor:
We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to a surface
with the supplied screws. The Sensor can be positioned on a flat
surface by securing the stand to the bottom by gently pushing the
for details on how to add this sensor to your system.
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bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place
in the grooves on the Sensor.
To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor:
The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant, but not water proof. To
ensure maximum Sensor life, mount it in a covered place out of the
elements like under the eaves. Placement on the North side of your
home will provide the most accurate readings. Mount it about 18”
down from the eaves for optimum performance. This ensures that the
weather data collected by the Outdoor Sensor will not be affected by
the temperature of the air leaving the attic.
We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to the wall with the
supplied screws. Gently snap the Sensor onto the holding pegs on the mounting
plate after the plate is screwed to the wall. When the holding pegs are securely
locked into the slots on the Sensor, you will hear a “Click”.
Wireless USB Transceiver Installation
The Wireless USB Transceiver sends weather forecasts to your Wireless Display
over a maximum 100 ft. range. Walls and other obstructions between the
Wireless USB Transceiver and Wireless Display will affect the range. The
Wireless Signal Icon will indicate the signal strength to let you know if your
Wireless USB Transceiver and Wireless Display are within range.
Online Resources
These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct® LITE experience:
x Help –
x FREE Membership Included to the Weather Club, at
www.theweatherclub.com
x For a list of places to choose from as forecast locations -
www.weatherdirect.com/places
www.weatherdirect.com/help
featuring:
Online weather forecasts by Meteorologist Paul Douglas
Radar maps
Video and photo uploads
And Much more!
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