La Crosse Technology TX13U User Manual

Battery compartment

Socket for

Socket for

PC COM

TX13U Temperature/ Humidity Sensor

Battery

Battery Cover

Thermo

-

Hygro Sensor

Sensor

Sensor sockets

The TX13U temperature/ humidity sensor is used in conjunction with
the TX12U wind sensor and TX11U rain sensor to gather and transmit
information to the WS-3610 series wireless weather station. The
TX13U temperature/ humidity sensor measures the temperature and
humidity of the location it is mounted. This sensor then transmits all
outdoor weather information from the three outdoor sensors to the
display indoors.

INVENTORY OF CONTENTS

1. TX13U temp/ humidity sensor

2. Mounting hardware

3. Instruction manual and warranty card

SETTING UP

First, choose to use the adaptor (included in this set) or batteries for
operation. Both these methods allow for operation using wireless
433MHz transmission or cable connection between the base station
and the sensors and setting up for both methods is as follows:

Base Station:

Adaptor

Thermo-Hygro

Sensor

Port

SETTING UP USING BATTERIES:

sockets

Compartment

Important: To avoid operating problems, please take note of

battery polarity if inserting any batteries. Also do not
press any buttons after start up until all sensor
information has been displayed and the radio
controlled time has set. Doing so may interrupt
communication between the sensors and display or
interrupt the WWVB time reception.

1) Pull away the rain cover of the thermo-hygro
sensor to reveal the three sockets (for the wind
sensor, rain sensor and the base station)

2) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain
sensors to the corresponding sockets of the
thermo-hygro sensor by clicking them into place

3) Open the battery cover of the thermo-hygro
sensor located below the three sockets and insert
2 x C, IEC LR14, 1.5V batteries and close the
cover

4) Open the base station’s battery cover located at
the back of the unit and insert 3 x AA, IEC LR6,

1.5V batteries into the battery compartment and
close the battery cover

SETTING UP USING THE AC ADAPTOR:

1) Power up all the sensors as described in setting up using
batteries above

2) Using the AC adaptor (included), plug it into the mains
outlet and power up the base station by inserting the
adaptor jack into the DC 6.0V socket located on the side of

Every time the thermo-hygro sensor is powered up (for example after
a change of batteries), a random security code is transmitted and this
code must be synchronized with the base station to receive weather
data.

When the base station is powered up, a short beep will sound and all
LCD segments will light up for about 5 seconds before it enters into a
15 minute learning mode to learn the sensors security code. After the
learning mode (or by pressing the MIN/MAX key at anytime), the base
station will start the WWVB radio controlled time reception.

the base station

NOTE FOR WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME:

The time and date display is based on the signal provided by the
highly accurate government operated atomic clock in Ft. Collins,
Colorado. This radio-controlled clock does not only provide for the
weather station’s time and date display but also functions as the time
and date source for all of this weather station’s memory and history
values using time and date information.

MOUNTING THE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR

Rain Cover

Wall Bracket

Main Unit

An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the
outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the
sensor from direct sunlight and other extreme weather conditions.

To wall mount, use the 2 screws to affix the wall bracket to the desired
wall, plug in the thermo-hygro sensor to the bracket and secure both
parts by the use of the supplied screw and ensure that the cables from
the wind and rain sensors are correctly plugged in otherwise data
transmission errors could occur.

NOTE: For best 433 MHz reception mount the thermo-hygro
sensor on an outside wall near the location of the base station.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

1. Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock should be avoided
to prevent damage to the units

2. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
solvents or scouring agents, they may mark the displays and
casings

3. Do not submerge in water.

4. Do not subject the units to unnecessary heat or cold by placing
them in the oven or freezer.

5. Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair
the unit. Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.

SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature Range -40 °F to 139.8 °F (show “OFL” if

outside range)
Resolution 0.2°F
Relative Humidity Range 1% to 99%
Resolution 1%
Transmission Distance in

100ft max
Open Field
Measuring interval using
433 MHz wireless data
transmission

128 s (at Wind Factor < 6.2 mph, no

Wind Gust display) or 32 s (at Wind

Factor ≥ 6.2 mph, Wind Gust

display); 10 Min.

(if the Base Station

does not receive any data after 5
successive attempts all outdoor
displays except the rain amount
revert to “---“)

Measuring Interval

every 32 s or 128 s

(outdoor data)
Power source 2 x C, IEC LR14, 1.5V alkaline

batteries (or can draw power from
the adapter if used)

Battery life using 433MHz approximately 2.5 months (alkaline

batteries recommended)

Dimensions 5.35” x 2.87” x 2.81”

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

1. The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility
for any incorrect readings and any consequences occurring
should an inaccurate reading take place.

2. This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public
information.

3. The specifications of this product may change without prior
notice

4. This product is not a toy. Keep out of children’s reach.

5. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written
consent of the manufacturer.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this
product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid
only on products purchased and used in North America and only to
the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service,
the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem
determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be
performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center.
The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as
proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse
Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our
option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or
reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the
limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and
products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must
be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and
products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days,
whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses
for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If
necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is
examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the
repairs or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges
incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La
Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd will pay reasonable return shipping charges to the
owner of the product.

Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in
material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1)
damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including

the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage
occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier);
(3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative
surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions
contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the
performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an
authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6)
units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this
product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a
signal due to any source of interference. This warranty covers only
actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of
installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or
adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or
performance variations resulting from installation-related
circumstances.

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER
SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR
MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO
BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC
INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF
CHILDREN’S REACH.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of
limitation may not apply to you.

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

190 Main Street

La Crescent, MN 55947

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail:

[e-mail]

(warranty work)

[e-mail]

(information on other products)

web:

www.lacrossetechnology.com

FCC DISCLAIMER
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any
form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic,
mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the
publisher.

This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The
information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections
made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes
or printing errors, or their consequences.
All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.