La Crosse Technology TX231TH User Manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER STATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1. Introduction……………………………………………………………..…..2

2. Inventory of contents…………………………………………..………….2

2.1 Feature of the base station………………………….…………………2

2.2 Feature of wind sensor…………………………………..……………..3

2.3 Feature of rain sensor……………………………………..……………2

3. Set up guide…………………………………………………………….……2

3.1 Battery install…………………………………………………..…….......2

3.2 Mounting……………………………………………………..……..…….4

4. LCD overview……………………………………………………….……….5

4.1 LCD overview………………………………………………….…………5

4.2 Weather forecast…………………………………………….…..………6

4.3 Weather forecast tendency indicator……………………………….....6

4.4 Storm warning indicator………………………………………..……….6

5. Program modes……………………………………..………………..……..7

5.1 Quick display mode………………………………………………..…….7

5.2 Setting mode…………………………………………….………….……7

5.3 History mode……………………………………….…………….……….7

5.4 Alarm mode…………………………………………………….…………8

5.5 Min/Max mode…………………………………………………………….9

6. Problems and interference with operation………………………..……9

7. Specification……………………………………………………. ………....10

This Operation Manual is part of this product and should be kept in a safe place for future reference. It contains important notes on setup and operation.

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Professional Weather Center Designed for everyday use, the weather station will prove to be an asset of great value for your personal use in the home or office. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly to fully understand the correct operation of your weather station and benefit from its unique features.

2. Inventory of contents

1) Base station

2) WH1 sensor including thermo-hygro sensor, rain sensor, wind sensor, radio controlled time receiver

3) Instruction manual

4) 2 adjustable hoops (to fix the mast to your desired location) The received data is continuously updated to bring you the latest weather information on the base station’s

LCD. The outdoor thermo-hygro sensors is the main data communication unit since both the wind and rain sensors are connected the thermo-hygro sensor for operating power and rely on it to communicate to the base station. Weather and Radio controlled time data sent from the thermo-hygro sensor is transmitted by wireless transmission at 433MHZ frequency.

Additional equipment

(not included)

1. 3 Fresh AA 1.5V LR6 Alkaline batteries.

2. 2 Fresh AA 1.5V LR6 Alkaline batteries.

2.1 Feature of the base station:

 Indoor and outdoor temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius (user selectable)  Indoor and outdoor relative humidity displays  Barometric pressure reading in inHg or hPa, absolute or relative (user selectable)  Detailed display of rainfall data in 1 hour, 24 hours, one week, one month and total since last reset. (u ser

selectable in mm or inch)

 Wind speed in mph, km/h, m/s, knots or Beaufort (user selectable)  Wind chill temperature display  Dew point temperature display  Weather forecast display by weather icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy)  Weather forecast tendency arrow  Storm warning alarm  Display of extensive weather data, in all cases with programmable alarm functions for certain weather

conditions as well as records of all minimum and maximum values along with time and date of their recordings

 LED back light  WWVB radio controlled time and date with manual setting option  12 or 24 hour time display  Perpetual calendar  Time zone setting  Daylight saving time manual setting on/off (met latest DST activating time)  Wall hanging or free standing  Synchronized instant reception

2.2 Features of wind sensor

The wind sensor measures wind speed and sends the data to thermo-hygro sensor, which in turn transmits the data to the base station.

2.3 Feature of rain sensor

The rain sensor measures the rainfall and sends the data to thermo-hygro senso r, which in turn transmits the data to the base station. Operating power is taken from the thermo-hygro sensor by a cable connection

3. Set up Guide

3.1 Battery install

Setting up using batteries:

LED Indicator

Sensor Sockets

Thermo-hygro Sensor

Battery

Battery cover

Compartmen

Note: To avoid operating problems, please take note of battery polarity before/when inserting any Alkaline Batteries (permanent damaged could be introduced by inserting the battery in wrong direction). Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries.

1) Pull away the shower proof casing of the thermo-hygro sensor to reveal the two sockets (for the wind sensor and rain sensor)

2) Connect the attached cables of wind and rain sensors to the corresponding sockets of the thermo-hygro sensor by clicking them into place. Make sure that rain and win d socket s not swa pped wh en pluggin g the phone jacket.

3) Open the base station’s battery cover located at the back of the unit and insert 3 x AA, 1.5V Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment and close the battery cover

4) Open the battery cover of the thermo-hygro sensor located below t he two socket s an d insert 2 x AA, 1.5V Alkaline batteries and close the cover

Every time the thermo-hygro sensor is powered up (for example after a change of batteries), the LED indicator will light up for 4 seconds. The sensor will transmit weather data within the first 24s, and then the sensor will start radio controlled time reception. During the RCC time reception period (maximum 5 minutes), no weather data will be transmitted. The LED indicator will be blinking 5 times once RCC signal were received. The LED indicator will not light again after RCC reception is successful. Regular RF link will be established once RCC reception routine is finished. When the base station is powered up, a short beep will sound and all LCD segments will light up for about 3 seconds before it enters into learning mode to learn the sensors security code. After the learning mode the base station will start the radio controlled time reception.

Note: DO NOT PRESS ANY KEY during the first 10 minutes learning period or be fore radio controlled time is displayed. After both out door weather da ta and radio cont rolled time are displayed you can place your remot e sensor outdoors and set your time (if no RCC reception is possible). If there is no temperature reading in the indoor station, make sure the units are within ra nge of each other or repeat the battery inst all ation procedu re. If a key is pressed before the weather station receives the temperature signal, you will need to follow the battery installation procedure again. Please wait minimum 10seconds before re-insert the battery again

to make a proper reset for both transmitter and receiver.. Note : If a battery change on the transmitter side happened, the base station will be resynchronized to the

transmitter within the next 3 hours. If you want to shorten the receiving data time, the base station has to re-install the battery so that it can have the new security code learnt right way, however the previous data in base station will be lost.

Note for Radio Controlled Time WWVB:

The time and date display is based on the signal provided by the highly accurate government operated atomic clock. WWVB signal reception is on every even hour even the reception is successful. If reception has been successful, the received time and date will overwrite the manually set time and date.

Note:

When batteries require replacement for the base station, the low battery indicator will light up on the LCD.

Please participate in the preservation of the environment by properly disposing of all used-up batteries and accumulators at designated disposal points. Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this may cause explosion, risk of fire or leakage of dangerous chemicals and fumes

3.2 Mounting

1) Base station

With one foldable leg at the back of the unit, the base station can be placed onto any flat surface or wall mounted at the desired location by the hanging holes also at the back of the unit. It is important to check that the radio signal can be received before permanently mounting any of the units

2) Remote sensor

There are two mounting methods available for the transmitter. To mount the transmitter to a pole, follow steps 1, 2, and 3. To mount the transmitter to a flat surface follow steps 1, 2, and 4.

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