La Crosse Technology WS-3610-CH, WS-3610-SAL User Manual
Touch Screen Weather Center Model WS-3610
QUICK SET UP GUIDE
1 Shipping Contents
The shipping contents of the WS-3610 Touch Screen Weather Center include a Base
Station (Receiver), a Thermo-Hygro Sensor (433 MHz Transmitter), a Rain Sensor
and a Wind Sensor, the respective Connecting Cables, an AC Adapter and a CDROM with a Package of PC Software for collected Weather Data.
2 Connections
Connect the Rain Sensor and Wind sensor cables to their respectively marked jacks
in the Thermo-Hygro sensor BEFORE powering up the Base Station or the Thermo-
Hygro Sensor.
The Thermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station can be directly connected via cable if
the wireless 433 MHz radio transmission is not desired, and data transmission free of
localized radio interference is an important factor.
(The use of the direct cable connection between the Base Station and Thermo-Hygro
Sensor depends on the finally chosen operating mode (see Item 3 Power Supply).
3 Power Supply
Depending on the type of data transmission from transmitter to receiver the Base
Station and Thermo-Hygro Sensor can be supplied with power in the following
possible combinations:
• With cable connection or 433 MHz radio transmission: Base Station uses batteries, Thermo-Hygro Sensor uses batteries.
• With 433 MHz radio transmission: Base Station uses AC/DC adapter, ThermoHygro Sensor batteries.
• With cable connection: Base Station and Thermo-Hygro Sensor use the AC/DC
adapter.
The last mentioned cable connection eliminates the need for batteries (they may still
be used as backup if there is a power outage) and provides data transmission that is
less prone to interference.
4 To Begin Operation
To begin it is necessary to decide whether to use AC power (adapter included) or
batteries to operate the system. Either method will ensure a connection to the
Thermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station by cable or by a 433 MHz wireless radio
signal.
Note: When first setting up the Weather Center, it is important to temporarily
set up the entire system in close proximity on a table or counter top as it is
intended to be used (wired or wireless). This step serves as a test to ensure
that all components function correctly prior to final installation.
In all cases the Thermo-Hygro sensor must be powered up prior to the Base Station
since the Sensor will send an identification code that must be received and stored by
the Base Station within the first few minutes of operation. It is also important to allow
the Base Station to operate for at least 15 minutes prior to touching any fields on the
display.
5 System Start
After inserting the batteries or connecting the AC adapter, the LCD will display all of
the digital segments for a few seconds.
Immediately after this the Base Station will enter a test mode during which all
measured and received weather data is cycled through, updated and displayed for a
period of approximately 15 minutes.
During this test mode, the unit will not receive the WWVB time signal.
Note: The test mode is designed so that you may check all of the cables for correct
connection and all of the components for proper function.
• To manually test the Wind Sensor: manually turn the wind-gauge, moving the
weather-vane
• To manually test the Rain Sensor: tilt the rain sensor back and forth in order to
hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw
• To manually test the Thermo-Hygro: with both the Base Station and Thermo-
Hygro placed next to each other, compare the INDOOR and OUTDOOR
sections of the LCD to make sure that they both produce the same data.
After completing the test mode, the Touch Screen Weather Center will automatically
switch to the normal display mode in order to perform all other settings. At this point
the Base Station will also automatically start searching for the WWVB time signal.
6 Placement
After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to the
above points and found fit, 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 there appear to be problems with the 433 MHz
radio transmission they can typically be overcome by moving the Thermo-Hygro
Sensor.
7 Setting Up
• All actions and functions of the Weather Center begin by slightly touching, not
pressing, the Touch Screen. The switchable areas appear with a star (٭) symbol
in the bottom section of the LCD. or above for the corresponding values.
• The following selections in the bottom section of the LCD are used to set any
function, value, or unit within any mode: ٭ON٭ or ٭OFF٭, ٭UP٭ or ٭DOWN٭, or
by directly selecting the unit.
• When setting any function, value, or unit, ٭NEXT٭ will advance the screen to the
next menu option; ٭EXIT٭ will exit the menu and return to the normal display
mode.
• Every programming step activated by touching a switchable area on the screen is
acknowledged by an audible beep when the buzzer option is switched to “ON”.
• During any menu operation, if no active area is touched for 20 seconds, the menu
is automatically deactivated and the screen will return to the normal display mode.
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