La Crosse Technology WS-1610TWC-IT User Manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610

TWC

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IT

Quick Set up Manual

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Quick Set Up Manual – Professional Weather Center

Using 915MHz wireless transmission of weather data, this unique weather station can
be powered using batteries for all your weather needs in the home or office.

Carefully open and check that the following contents are complete:

Item: Consisting of: Fittings: Illustration:
Base

Station

1) Main unit

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Thermo­Hygro
Sensor

Wind
Sensor

1) Main unit

2) Rain
protection
cover

1) Main unit with

wind vane

2) 32ft cable

(already
attached the
main unit)

3) Mast holder

1) Wall mounting
screws

2) Plastic
anchors for
screws

3) 2 x cable ties

1) 1 x U-bolts for
mast holder

2) 2 x Washers

3) 2 x Nuts

4)

2 x cable ties

Rain
Sensor

1) Base and
funnel

2) 32ft cable
(already
attached the
main unit)

1) 2 x Screws
and Plastic
anchors

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Setting Up:

Important: Operating power is supplied to both the wind and rain sensors by the

thermo-hygro sensor

Thermo-Hygro Sensor

Setting up using batteries:

1) Sensors: Pull and remove the protective rain cover of the Thermo-Hygro
Sensor to reveal 2 socket ports and the battery cover. Insert the cables of the

wind and rain sensors in the correctly marked sockets. Slide open the battery

Sockets for wind
and rain sensor

Weather center

Battery compartment

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compartment and checking the correct polarity insert 2 x AA IEC, LR6 1.5V
batteries and replace the cover and rain cover

2) Base Station: Now open the battery cover at the back of the unit and checking
the correct polarity insert 3 x AA IEC, LR6 1.5V batteries and replace the battery
cover

Performing a function test and Setting time manually:

1. After powering up the units, the base station has to synchronize to the sensors
before the weather data can be received.

2. Afterwards, the W eather Station will start receiving data from the transmitter.
The outdoor temperature, humidity, windchill and wind speed should then be
displayed on the Weather Station. If this does not happen after 30 seconds, the
batteries will need to be removed from both units. You will have to start again
from the beginning.

3. You may then check all cables for correct connection and all components for
correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane,
tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw, etc.

4. Time and date shall be manually set.

5. After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to
the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is
finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be
ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen
mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the 915
MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing the
mounting locations.

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Note:

•

Should any outdoor data not be received from the sensors (when “- - -“ is
displayed), check all cables are correctly installed. Then user shall remove the
batteries from all units and redo the set-up procedures after about 5 minutes.

•

Wind speeds that read zero does not mean reception failure, it simply means
that there was no wind at the time of reading the data.

Mounting the units:

Users must take their surroundings into consideration before deciding which method
is best suited for them. Connection by cable is advantageous in that data from the
sensors to the base station is interference free. Using 915MHz wireless transmission
gives users little restriction on placement as that all units can be positioned virtually
anywhere to within a 330 ft radius of the base station. You must decide which method
is best suited to you. For cable connecting, please ensure that the cable included in
this set meets with your distance requirements (see accessories in the main user
manual for adding extension cables).

Important: Ensure all signals can be received and/or all cable distances meet with
your requirements at the point of fixing particularly before you start drilling any
mounting holes.

Wind sensor

Secure the main unit to the shaft of the mast holder using the single screw provided
with the front of the sensor (marked E) facing in the East-West direction otherwise

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wind direction will not be accurate. Now fix the entire unit to a suitable mast using the
U-bolt, washers and nuts found in this set.

Note: For best results mount the wind sensor onto a mast to allow the wind to freely
travel from all directions to enable an accurate reading (ideal mast size should be

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from Ø

/8” to 11/4”). Ensure that the cable of the wind sensor meets your distance

requirements

Rain sensor

The rain sensor should be mounted horizontally about 2-3ft off from the ground in an
open area away from trees or other coverings to allow rain to fall naturally for an
accurate reading.

Note: For best results ensure the base is horizontal to allow maximum drainage of
any collected rain

Thermo-hygro Sensor

To wall mount the thermo-hygro sensor, fix the wall holder onto the desired wall (2
screws are supplied), plug the sensor firmly into the wall holder and then carefully
replace the rain cover back over the thermo-hygro sensor.

Note: After mounting the units, should the weather data not be received, user may
need to remove the batteries from all units and redo the set-up procedures after about
5 minutes.

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WARRANTY

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

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.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

(information on other products)

www.lacrossetechnology.com

For more information, please visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

e-mail:

(warranty work)

web:

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

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

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Ce poste météo unique, qui utilise la transmission sans fil 915MHz des données
météo, peut être alimenté par piles pour remplir tous vos besoins chez vous ou au
bureau.

Ouvrir et vérifier soigneusement que l’ensemble comprend toutes les parties
suivantes:

Article: Consiste en: Accessoires: Illustration:
Poste de

base

1) Appareil
principal

Montage rapide – Centre Météo Professionnel

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Capteur
thermo­hygro

Capteur
vent

Capteur
pluie

1) Appareil

principal

2) Capuchon

anti-pluie

1) Appareil
principal avec
girouette

2) Câble de 32 ft
(déjà fixé à
l’appareil
principal)

3) Support
poteau

1) Base et
entonnoir

2) Câble de 32ft

(déjà fixé à
l’appareil
principal)

1) Vis
d’installation
murale

2) Chevilles en
plastique pour
les vis

3) 2 x frettes de
câblage

1) 1 x Boulons en
U pour support
poteau

2) 2 x Rondelles

3) 2 x Boulons

4) 2 x frettes de
câblage

1) 2 x Vis et
chevilles

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Montage:

Important: Les capteurs vent et pluie sont alimentés par le capteur thermo-hygro.

Capteur thermo-hygro

Montage avec les piles:

1) Capteurs: Tirer et enlever le capuchon anti-pluie du capteur thermo­hygro pour révéler deux prises et le couvercle des piles. Insérer les

câbles des capteurs vent et pluie dans les prises conformément aux

Prises pour
capteur vent et
pluie

Poste de base

Logement des piles

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indications. Ouvrir le couvercle du logement en le faisant coulisser et
installer 2 piles AA/R6 1,5V en respectant les polarités. Remettre le
couvercle en place.

2) Poste de base: Ensuite ouvrir le couvercle des piles au dos de l’appareil
et installer 3 piles AA/R6 1,5V en respectant les polarités. Remettre le
couvercle en place.

Effectuer un test et règler l’heure manuellement:

1. Après que les piles sont en place dans les appareils, le poste de base doit
synchroniser les capteurs avant de recevoir les données météo.

2. Ensuite, le poste météo commence à recevoir les données de l’émetteur. La
température extérieure, l’humidité, le facteur vent et la vitesse du vent devraient
s’afficher sur le poste météo. S’ils ne s’affichent pas dans les 30 secondes,
retirer les piles des deux appareils et recommencer à partir du début.

3. Il est conseillé de vérifier la bonne connexion de tous les câbles et de s’assurer
que tous les éléments fonctionnent correctement : tourner manuellement la
jauge vent, bouger la girouette, incliner le capteur pluie pour entendre le
balancier interne, etc.

4. Règler manuellement l’heure et la date.

5. Quand on s’est assuré que le poste météo fonctionne correctement en ce qui
concerne les points ci-dessus, le montage initial est terminé et il est possible de
mettre les différents éléments du système en place. Cependant, il faut s’assurer
que tous les éléments fonctionnenrt correctement aux lieux dans lesquels ils
doivent être installés. Par exemple, si des problèmes de transmission radio 915

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MHz apparaissent, il est souvent facile de les règler en changeant légèrement
les appareils de place.

Note:

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En cas de non-réception des données extérieures des capteurs (quand “- - ­“ s’affiche), vérifier que tous les câbles sont installés correctement. Ensuite,
retirer les piles de tous les appareils et recommencer la procédure de montage
5 minutes plus tard.

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Une vitesse de vent affichant zéro n’indique pas une mauvaise réception. Ceci
indique simplement qu’il n’y a pas de vent au moment de la lecture des
données.

Mise en place des appareils:

Prendre l’environnement en considération avant de décider quelle méthode convient
le mieux . La connexion par câble est avantageuse en ce sens que les données sont
transmises des capteurs au poste de base sans aucune interférence. L’uilisation de la
transmission sans fil 915MHz permet de placer les appareils pratiquement n’importe
où dans un rayon de 330ft (110m) du poste de base. C’est à l’utilisateur de décider
quelle méthode lui convient le mieux. Pour la connexion par câble, s’assurer que le
câble de 10 m inclus avec l’appareil convient à la distance prévue (se reporter aux
accessoires dans le mode d’emploi principal pour ajouter des prolongateurs).

Important: S’assurer de la bonne réception de tous les signaux et/ou que la distance
câblée est adéquate avant de percer des trous pour fixer les appareils en place.

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Capteur vent

Fixer l’appareil principal à la tige du support de poteau à l’aide de la vis fournie sur le
devant du capteur (marqué E) en l’installant face à la direction Est-Ouest, sinon la
direction du vent ne sera pas précise. Fixer ensuite tout l’appareil sur un poteau
adéquat à l’aide du boulon en U, des rondelles et des boulons fournis avec l’appareil.

Note: Pour de meilleurs résultats, fixer le capteur vent sur un poteau pour permettre
au vent de circuler librement de toutes les directions et permettre des relevés précis
(la taille idéale du poteau est entre Ø
câble du capteur vent est d’une longueur adéquate.

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/8” (16 mm) et 11/4” (33 mm)). S’assurer que le

Capteur pluie

Le capteur pluie devrait être installé horizontalement à 2-3ft (60-90cm) du sol dans un
lieu dégagé à l’écart des arbres ou autres couvertures pour permettre à la pluie de
tomber naturellement et obtenir des relevés précis.

Note: Pour de meilleurs résultats, s’assurer que la base est horizontale pour
permettre un écoulement maximum de la pluie collectée.

Capteur thermo-hygro

Pour fixer le capteur thermo-hygro sur un mur, fixer le support mural à l’endroit désiré
(2 vis sont fournies); connecter solidement le capteur au support mural et remettre
soigneusement le capuchon en place sur le capteur thermo-hygro.

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Note: En cas de non-réception des données après que les appareils ont été mis en
place, retirer les piles de tous les appareils et recommencer la procédure de montage
après 5 minutes environ.

GARANTIE

Pour toute intervention sous garantie, support technique ou information, veuillez contacter

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

(interventions sous garantie)

[e-mail]

(informations sur les autres produits)

www.lacrossetechnology.com

Pour d'ample informations, visiter:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

e-mail :

site web :

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

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PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610TWC-IT

Operation Manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610TWC-IT

Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Topic Page

Features 3

Setting up 6

Function keys 12
LCD Screen 14

Manual Setting 16

Time alarm setting 24
Weather alarm operations 25

Hysteresis 31

Weather forecast and weather tendency 32
Wind direction and wind speed measurement 36

Rainfall measurement 37

Viewing history data 37
Viewing the min/ max weather data 39

Switch On/ Off buzzer 46

Outdoor transmission 915 MHz reception 48
Positioning 49

Care and Maintenance 53

Specification 54
Warranty Info 56

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PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

is the

transmission technology, exclusively

immediate update (every 4 seconds!)

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art Professional Weather Center as an
example of excellent design and innovative technology. Featuring time, date,
calendar, weather forecast, wind direction and speed, rainfall, outdoor temperature
and outdoor humidity, air pressure and various alarm settings for different weather
conditions, this Weather Center will provide you with extensive weather information
and forecast.

This product offers:

INSTANT TRANSMISSION

state-of-the-art new wireless

designed and developed by LA
CROSSE TECHNOLOGY. INSTANT

TRANSMISSION

of all your outdoor data measured
from the transmitters: follow your
climatic variations in real-time!

offers you an

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FEATURES:

Weather Center

LCD

•

Time display (manual setting)

•

12/24 hour time display

•

Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year)

•

Time alarm function

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Weather forecasting function with 3 weather icons and weather tendency

Function keys

indicator

•

Outdoor temperature display in ºF/°C

•

Outdoor Humidity display as RH%

•

MIN/MAX value of outdoor temperature and humidity display with time & date
of recording

Foldout stand II

Foldout stand I

Hanging hole

Battery compartment
cover

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Low/High outdoor temperature and humidity alarm

•

Relative air pressure displayed in inHg or hPa

•

Air pressure tendency indicator for the past 12 hours (bargraph format)

•

LCD contrast selectable

•

Low battery indicator

•

Wind direction displayed in 16 steps

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Wind speed displayed in mph, km/h, or m/s, and Beaufort scale

•

Wind chill displayed in °F of °C

•

Max wind speed displayed with time & date of recording

•

High alarm function for wind speed

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Manual reset of outdoor temperature/ humidity, pressure and wind chill data

•

Total rainfall displayed in mm or inch

•

Storm warning alarm

•

Buzzer on/off selectable

•

Storage of 200 sets of history weather data recorded in 3-hour intervals

•

Wireless transmission at 915 MHz

•

Transmission range up to 330 feet (100 meters)

Thermo-hygro Sensor

•

Remote transmission of the outdoor temperature and humidity
to the Weather Center at 915 MHz

•

Weather-resistant casing

•

Wall mounting case (to be mounted in a sheltered place. Avoid
direct rain and sunshine)

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Wind Sensor

Rain Sensor

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Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable

•

Can be installed onto a mast or a horizontal panel

•

Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable

•

To be mounted onto a horizontal panel

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SETTING UP:

Cable connection between

Cable connection between

W

ireless transmission at

hygro

to the Weather

Center

Rain sensor

915 MHz - thermo-

Note:

When putting the Weather Center into operation, it is important to perform in close
proximity (e.g. on a table) a complete wiring and set-up of the system. This step is

sensor

Weather Center

Wind sensor

the rain sensor and the
thermo-hygro sensor

the wind sensor and the
thermo-hygro sensor

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important to test all components for correct function before placing and mounting
them at their final destinations (See Positioning below)

1. Unwind the cables of the Rain and the Wind sensors. Connect the Rain and
the Wind sensors to the Thermo-hygro sensor by plugging the connector heads
of the two sensors into the appropriate sockets of the Thermo-hygro sensor.

Sockets for wind
and rain sensor

2. First insert the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor (see “How to install
and replace the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor“ below).

3. Then insert the batteries into the W eather Center (see “How to install and
replace the batteries into the Weather Center” below). Once the batteries
are installed, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly and a short signal
tone will be heard. It will then display the time as 12:00, the date as 1.1.05, the
weather icons, and air pressure value. "- - -" will be shown for outdoor data.

4. Afterwards, the Weather Center will start receiving data from the transmitter.
The outdoor temperature, humidity wind chill and wind speed should then be

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displayed on the Weather Center. If this does not happen after 30 seconds, the
batteries will need to be removed from both units. You will have to start again
from step 1.

5. You may then check all cables for correct connection and all components for
correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane,
tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw, etc
(See Positioning below).

6. Time and date shall be manually set (See Manual Setting below).

7. After the Weather Center has been checked for correct function with regard to
the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is
finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be
ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen
mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the
915 MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing
the mounting locations.

Note:

The radio communication between the receiver and the transmitter in the open field
reaches distances of max 330 feet, provided there are no interfering obstacles such
as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, etc.

8. Radio interferences created by PC screens, radios or TV sets can in some
cases entirely cut off radio communication. Please take this into consideration
when choosing standing or mounting locations.

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Note :

•

After batteries are installed in the transmitter, install the batteries in the weather
center to receive the signal from the transmitter as soon as possible. If the
weather center is powered more than 5 hours after the transmitter is powered,
the weather center will never receive signal successfully from this transmitter.
In this case, user will need to reinstall the batteries from the transmitter to redo
set-up procedure.

•

After batteries are installed, there will be synchronization between weather
center and the transmitter. At this time, the signal reception icon will be
blinking. When the signal is successfully received by the weather center, the
icon will be switched on. (If it is not successful, the icon will not be shown in
LCD) So the user can easily see whether the last reception was successful
(icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon
shows that a reception is in progress.

Transmitter signal
reception icon

•

If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency (915MHz) for 14
seconds, the frequency is changed to 920MHz and the learning is tried another

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14 seconds. If still not successful the reception is tried for 14 seconds on
910MHz. This will also be done for re-synchronization.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE WEATHER
CENTER

The Weather Center works with 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When the batteries
need to be replaced, the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD.
To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery compartment
cover.

2. Insert the batteries observing the
correct polarity (see the marking in
the battery compartment).

3. Replace the battery cover.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE THERMO-HYGRO
SENSOR

The outdoor Thermo-hygro sensor works with 2 x “AA”, IEC LR6 1.5V batteries. To
install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

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1. Uninstall the rain cover of the transmitter.

2. Remover the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see
the marking in the battery compartment).

4. Replace the battery cover and the rain cover onto the
unit.

Note:

In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by
following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is
assigned by the thermo-hygro sensor at start-up and this code must be received and
stored by the Weather Center in the first 30 seconds of power being supplied to it.

BATTERY CHANGE:

It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units every 24 months to ensure
optimum accuracy of these units.

Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return
used batteries to an authorized depot.

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