La Crosse Technology WS-2210, WS-7015 User Manual

Tips for installing and using La Crosse Technology’s Professional Wireless Weather Stations

Models WS-2010, WS-2210, WS-7015

Setting Up

1. Insert magnets in the outdoor sensors (three)
a. Be sure to make note of the colored magnet for the

rain gauge, and put bucket together properly.

b. Be sure to firmly press the magnet in (about 1/8” will

be out of the opening)

2. Insert two AA batteries into the indoor sensor. This
sensor measures temperature, humidity, and air pressure
and transmits it to the display/receiver.

3. Wait ten minutes, then insert four AA batteries into
display/receiver and wait for ten minutes without pressing
buttons to allow full set up.

4. Calibrate and set the time and date (NOTE: the time and
date needs to be set for proper operation)
a. Press the Í, Î, and Calbr. Buttons at the same

time. “0000” inHg (altitude) is displayed.

b. Press the + to increase the altitude setting. Please

note the altitude adjustment is in meters. If you know
your altitude in feet, multiply this by 0.305 to get
meters. If you do not know your altitude, watch the
local weather to find the air pressure, and adjust the
altitude until the air pressure matches. You may press
the “Unit” key to switch between inHg and hPa.
Press the Í key once.

c. “1.45 in” is displayed in the rain section. This is the

rain multiplicator; each tip of the rain bucket
represents 0.0145 inches of rain. This can be
adjusted, but it is not recommended. You may press
the “Unit” key to switch between inches and
millimeters for rain measurement. Press the Í key.

d. The time and date are displayed in the lower left

hand corner. Press the corresponding keys to advance
the time or date. “Wind” for hour, “Rain” for minute,
“Alarm” for month, “Sensor” for day. Press the Í
key once.

e. Three “7’s” are displayed; in indoor temperature,

wind, and rainfall. This is the addressing for those
sensors, and must be set to 7’s. If not, press the
appropriate key to advance to the correct number
(indoor, wind, or rain). You may press the “Unit”
key to switch between °F or °C. Press the “Store”
key to end calibration mode.

Mounting Sensors

1. The outdoor temperature and humidity sensor should
be mounted in the shade with enough reflected light to
power the solar panel; placement on the East side of a
house with two or three hours of cool morning sun works
very well. While not much light is required, enough light
to power a solar-powered calculator is needed.
Insufficient light can result in “--.-“ to be displayed in the
temperature section. In this case, moving the sensor is
required.

2. The wind sensor should be mounted in the open,
preferably on a roof. The solar panel needs to face due
South for a reference point for direction. The mast it is
mounted on needs to be stable and not subject to
vibrations.

3. The rainfall sensor should be mounted in the open on a
horizontal surface. Leaves and other debris may collect in
the bucket and should be cleaned once in a while.

4. The indoor sensor should be mounted in a location
where main indoor temperature measurement is desired.
Keep away from sources of heat and cool.

5. The transmission signal travels in a straight line from
the sensor to the display/receiver. Any obstacles in this
path may cause interference and limit the range. A typical
wall will decrease the signal range about thirty feet (300
feet is the rated range in free space).

Operating Tips

1. Minimum and maximum values are stored for all data
(no minimum rain or wind). Press the “Min/Max” key
once to view minimum values. Press the “Min/Max” key
again to view maximum values. While viewing all
minimum or maximum data, press the Í or Î keys to
scroll through each value with the corresponding time and
date of occurrence. To exit this mode, view all minimum
or maximum values and press the “Min/Max” key to exit.

2. Alarms can be set for all values (except rain). Press the

Í and Î keys to enter the programming mode. Press the
Í or Î keys to scroll through each value and press the +

or – to adjust the value. Press the “Min/Max” key to
toggle between minimum alarm and maximum alarm.
When a minimum alarm is set, any value received below
that will sound the alarm; press the “Alarm” key to shut
off the alarm.

3. Rainfall can be viewed as total (cumulative until reset),
1h (1 hour total updated at the bottom of the hour), or 24h
(24 hour total from 7 am to 7 am). For example, at 3:45
pm on Wednesday, you will see the total rainfall since the
last reset, the 1 hour total from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm., and
the total from 7 am Tuesday to 7 am Wednesday.

4. Wind readings are continuously monitored, and
transmitted once every three minutes. The value
displayed is the maximum wind recorded during that
three minute period, along with the average wind
direction, represented by arrows around the compass.
Wind units may be changed by pressing the “Wind” key.

5. Solar panels are integrated in three of the four sensors.
These sensors also include a Lithium button cell battery
that will recharge during the day and power the unit at
night. The battery is expected to last seven to ten years.
Occasionally the display/receiver can lose transmission
from a sensor and display “--.-“. This may be due to
outside interference (cordless phones, wireless
headphones, etc.) or not enough sunlight. Such losses of
signals should be very infrequent, and will return
automatically through an automatic search at 8 am and 6
pm. If the loss of communication is consistent, it may
require moving the sensor.

6. The forecast and weather trend is based on the
changing air pressure over time. When air pressure falls,
worsening conditions are expected. When air pressure
rises, the weather is expected to clear up. The symbols are
relative to current weather; thus, a sunny icon may not
indicate the forecast of sunny weather, but rather clearing
conditions. The forecast is for 6 to 12 hours in the future,
and is about 75% accurate overall. Areas that are not
affected as much by the air pressure change may find the
forecast accuracy to be less than 75%.

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Optional accessories are available for your unit WS-2010,
WS-2210, or WS-7015. These are available through your
retailer or by contacting La Crosse Technology directly.

1. A total of nine temperature and humidity may be
received; two are included. The indoor sensor included
will always be displayed on the left side of the display.
All other temperature and humidity sensors will be
displayed on the right side, along with a number.
“Addressing” an additional sensor will be necessary for it
to be viewed as the desired number. The sensors that are
included and most additional sensors are addressed from
the factory and do not need addressing.

2. WS2010-20 indoor temperature, humidity, and pressure
sensor is included, and no more may be added.

3. WS2010-25 outdoor temperature and humidity (solar­powered) is included, and may be ordered as an addition.

4. WS2010-22 indoor temperature and humidity (battery
operated) looks the same as the WS2010-20. This is not
included and available as an addition.

5. WS2010-28 weatherproof temperature probe (battery
operated). Used for measuring water or soil temperature
(includes a 10 foot cable with thermometer on the end).

6. WS2010-11, WS2210-11, WS7015-11 additional
display. Unlimited numbers of displays can be used off
the same set of sensors. No addressing is needed, just
insert the batteries and calibrate.

7. WS2010-12 signal repeater. This receives all the sensors’
data and repeats them. The transmission range is
essentially doubled. Also useful for collecting the data
from a roof-mounted wind sensor and re-transmitting it
through one wall instead of through several floors.

8. WS2010-13 PC interface. This collects and stores all the
data from the sensors, and is downloaded to a computer
through a serial port via the included software. History,
charts, graphs, and current data can be displayed. All
information can be exported as an ASCII file for use in
other programs such as Excel. Third party software is
available to design and update web pages with this
information.

For questions or warranty work, please contact us:

La Crosse Technology

1116 South Oak Street

La Crescent, MN 55947

[phone]

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www.lacrossetechnology.com

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warranty on this
weather station. Contact La Crosse Technology immediately
upon discovery of any defects covered by this warranty.

Before sending the Weather Station in for repairs, contact
La Crosse Technology. The Weather Station will be repaired
or replaced with the same or similar model.

This warranty does not cover any defects resulting from
improper use, use other than home or office (i.e. on a boat)
unauthorized repairs, faulty batteries, or the Weather Stations
inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT ASSUME
LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR
MALFUNCTION OF THIS WEATHER STATION. 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.

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, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Freq. 433.92 MHz

La Crosse Technology

Made in China

WS-2010, WS-2210, WS-7015

FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver)

OMO-01TX (transmitter)

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