La Crosse Technology WS 550 US User Manual
TouchScreen
Wireless Weather Station
WS 550 US
Operating Instructions
La Crosse Technology
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Contents
1. General aspects and functioning, Quick Overview ...................................................4
2. Preparatory work ....................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Preparing the weather station .......................................................................................8
Connecting to the mains ................................................................................................ 8
Inserting batteries ........................................................................................................ 9
Installing/Mounting ........................................................................................................ 9
Start-up ......................................................................................................................13
2.2. Combi-sensor TX 550 US ............................................................................................13
3. Operations ................................................................................................................ 1
3.1. Log in/delete external sensors .....................................................................................16
3.2. Operations ................................................................................................................. 18
3.3. Configuration ..............................................................................................................20
3.3.1. "SENSOR" menu, Login/ Delete sensors ...................................................................... 20
3.3.2. "TIME/DATE" menu, Set the time and date ..................................................................20
3.3.3. "UNITS" menu, Set the display units............................................................................21
3.3.4. "POSITION" menu, Set position ................................................................................... 22
3.3.5. "TIMEZONE" menu, Set time zone ............................................................................... 23
3.3.6. "LIGHTING” menu, time setting for the background lighting and .....................................
regulating the brightness of the lightening ................................................................... 23
3.3.7. "SYSTEM" menu, System settings ............................................................................... 24
"BEEP", Activate/ deactivate beep ............................................................................... 24
"DST", Activate/ deactivate the daylight saving time switching ....................................25
"INTERVALL", Set the recording interval for the datalogger ..........................................25
"ALTITUDE", Adjust the location height above sea level ...............................................25
"RAIN CAL", Enter the comparison value for the rain sensor ........................................26
"SUN CAL", Configure brightness threshold value for duration of sunshine ..................26
3.3.8. "CLEANING" menu, Cleaning mode ............................................................................. 27
3.3.9. "LIVE MODE" menu, call up the current weather data flow ......................................... 28
3.4. Other Functions and Displays ...................................................................................... 29
Display moon phases .................................................................................................. 29
Oscar Outlook .............................................................................................................29
Weather forecast .........................................................................................................29
Wind symbol display ...................................................................................................29
Immediate Rain Display ...............................................................................................30
Comfort Indicator ........................................................................................................30
History ........................................................................................................................30
Data memory ............................................................................................................. 30
Data transfer to the combi-sensor "WAIT FOR TRANSMISSION" ...................................30
Temperature trend display ...........................................................................................30
Sensor Status Display .................................................................................................31
Warning against turbulent weather .............................................................................. 31
Frost warning .............................................................................................................. 31
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4. Changing the batteries ............................................................................................31
5. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 32
6. Range ........................................................................................................................34
7. Instructions for Maintenance and Care ..................................................................34
7.1. Cleaning the rain quantity sensor ................................................................................35
7.2. Setting the rain sensor ................................................................................................ 36
8. Technical specifications ..........................................................................................37
10. Appendix ..................................................................................................................39
11. Proper use, exclusion of warranty,
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................40
12. Wireless Technology BidCoS ...................................................................................41
13. FCC Information ........................................................................................................42
Appendix A: Menu Overview WS 550 US ................................................................. 43
Appendix B: Table of latitude/longitude of US counties ..........................................44
Appendix C: Table of time zone difference from UTC ..............................................62
1. English Edition 3/2007
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1. General aspects and Function
The TouchScreen Wireless Weather Station WS 550 US is a high-quality, highly
comfortable universal weather measurement system that can record, process
and display data from a maximum of 8 (currently not available) additional wireless
temperature and humidity sensors as well as a combi-sensor up to a distance of
400 ft. (outdoor range).
The combination sensor TX 550 US belonging to the weather station is meant for
outdoor use and captures the following:
Temperature, humidity, direction of wind, wind velocity, set in of rain, rain quantity
and duration of sunshine.
The weather sensors for inside temperature, indoor humidity and air pressure are
already located inside the weather station; hence no external sensor is required for
these measurements.
The operating concept is the most excellent feature of the weather station. It does
not have any traditional operating elements; it is operated only with the help of a
highly sensitive TouchScreen and simple menu structures. Even the weather sensors can be easily logged into the system.
Weather data from the combi-sensor can be queried in real time; in “live mode”
touching the respective display field triggers a data query (bi-directional wireless
technology). Hence, the latest data is always available. Further, the combi-sensor
can also be prompted in "live mode" to send its measurement data for 20 seconds
at 2 seconds intervals. You can track in real time the wind direction and the wind
velocity for 20 seconds. The display can be illuminated permanently or with time
controls; thus the display is legible under almost all light conditions. The glass foot
and the transparent design frame of the device are also illuminated.
As the weather station has a large internal memory it is best suited for observation
over long periods - a total of 3000 records can be stored in the internal memory.
Please read this Operating Instructions manual carefully and in full to avoid
functional disturbances and wrong operations. Please store this manual
for future reference.
Please follow the assembling and calibration instructions for the measurement recorders.
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Overview of the display and operating options of WS 550 US:
Display the inside temperature and humidity
- Switch to displaying the dewpoint
- Save the minimum and maximum temperature with time/date of occurrence
- Save the minimum and maximum humidity with time/date of occurrence
- Comfort zone indicator
- Graphical trend display of the last 24 h (only for temperature)
Display’s outdoor temperature/humidity from Combi Sensor.
- Can be switched: Display the dewpoint or wind-chill temperature
- Save the minimum and maximum temperature with time/date of occurrence
- Save the minimum and maximum humidity with time/date of occurrence
- Graphical trend display of the last 24 h (only for temperature)
- Frost warning (in “Oscar Outlook” display)
Display the wind velocity with wind direction and fluctuation range
- Units for selection: : km/h, m/s, mph
- Save the maximum wind intensity with time/date
- Display wind direction with fluctuation range as wind rose and in numeric format
- Wind-sack symbol for prominent signaling of various wind intensities
Display the rainfall quantity in mm, inch or l/m2 for:
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Total quantity since the last reset / last hour / current hour / last 24 h / current 24 h
(storage for hour: always at xx:30 hours; storage for day: always at 7:30 a. m.)
- Save the maximum quantity per hour and per day
- Additional display when it starts raining (Immediate rain display)
Display the air pressure progress/ air pressure trend display:
- Graphical display of the progress in the last 24 h
- Display the air pressure trend in 5 stages: heavily increasing, increasing, uniform,
decreasing, heavily decreasing
Display symbols of the weather forecast: rainy, cloudy, bright, sunny
Weather display "Oscar Outlook"
Similar to the almost forgotten weather "house" where a person came out of the
door with an umbrella if the weather was bad and wore light clothes if it was good,
WS 550 US has "Oscar Outlook".
The behavior of this character is based on various weather factors; hence it is immediately possible to know the type of clothing one would need outdoors.
Not only the current measured values for outside temperature, humidity, wind and
rain are evaluated for this display.
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The weather forecast also plays an equally important role. So "Oscar Outlook" has
different displays and clothing depending on the weather situation.
You will find a detailed description of the evaluation criteria in chapter 3.4 of this
Operating Instructions manual.
Display the sunrise and sunset time
- Calculation can be done in the latitude range of -60° to +60˚ N depending on the
location data that is to be entered.
Moon phase display
- Display the current moon phase: New moon, waxing moon, waning moon
Display the total duration of sunshine or of the current day
- Save the minimum and maximum duration per day with time/date of occurrence
- Sun symbol if there is sunshine
Data logging function
- Data logger can collect maximum 3000 records at programmable intervals; these
can then be read via an USB interface using "WeatherProfessional" software.
- If the data logger memory is full, the system displays a timely message prompting
you to download the data.
Miscellaneous
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Very simple set up menu
- An acknowledgement beep can be switched on / off as required
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Depending on the need, the device can be installed on the table or mounted on the
wall
- Switching time of the display lighting can be programmed
All important weather information appears simultaneously on the display so that it
is not necessary to operate the device to capture the data.
Multiple basic units can be operated simultaneously; hence the data of the sensors
can be simultaneously displayed at multiple locations.
The external sensor system of WS 550 US works exclusively on wireless data
transfer. You can thus install or mount the sensors at a maximum distance of 400 ft.
(depending on the local conditions, see section "Range") from the base station.
2. Preparatory work
2. Preparatory work
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Quick overview of the display fields
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1. Current indoor temperature with temperature trend
2. Displays the current direction of the wind (main wind direction)
3. Display the fluctuation range when wind direction is changing
4. Displays the speed of the wind
5. Current humidity of the selected outdoor sensor
6. Current temperature of the selected outdoor sensor with temperature trend and recep
tion display
Displays the currently selected outdoor sensor (no display if you select TX 550 US)
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8. Moon phase display
9. Displays the weather forecast (sunny, bright, cloudy, rainy)
10. Animated multiple weather display "Oscar Outlook"
11. Displays speed of wind (mild, medium, strong)
12. Warning against turbulent weather
13. Frost warning
14. Menu bar
15. Trend display for air pressure: strongly increasing, slightly increasing, constant, slightly
decreasing, heavily decreasing; for further details please refer concept definitions
16. History display, always with reference to the current value, also see 26.
17. Display the current air pressure
18. Time and Date display
19. Displays the sunrise and sunset time
20. Displays duration of sunshine
21. Sun symbol if the sun is currently shining, otherwise cloud symbol
22. Display the rain quantity
23. Display of set in of rain
24. Current indoor humidity level
25. Comfort zone indicator for displaying comfortable / uncomfortable climate
26. Symbol is displayed for the weather factor whose history is currently being displayed
(indoor or outdoor temperature); if this symbol is not displayed, then the air pressure
history is displayed
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2.1. Preparing the weather station
The weather station is exclusively operated via the plug-in mains adapter that is
delivered. Battery operations are possible with 4 AA cells (1.5 V, alkaline type) in an
emergency mode. The functions of the weather station are then available only in a
restricted manner (e. g. no background lighting, no live mode available).
The following image shows the rear of the station with battery comportment, correct
insertion of the batteries, assembling points for foot support and hanging.
Connecting to the mains
Eyelet for wall mounting
USB port
DC-power socket
Connection for
standing lights
Screw threading
Locks
for foot support
for foot support
Battery compartment
4 x LR6/AA-cells/Mignon
Cover of the battery compartment
First insert the round DC-plug of the AC adapter into the DC-power socket on the
rear side of the device and then the AC adapter in a mains socket.
Any batteries that have been inserted will get switched off.
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Inserting batteries
Remove the cover of the battery compartment and insert four 1.5 V AA-cells, (alkaline type LR6) according to the correct poles into the battery compartment. Close
the battery compartment again.
PC-connection
To connect the station to a PC, use the USB cable to connect the mini USB jack to
the USB port of WS 550 US. The plug at the other end of the cable is connected
to the USB port of a PC (also see chapter 9.)
Installing / Mounting
Depending on the requirement, the weather station can be mounted on a vertical
surface (such as a wall) using a hanging eye or installed on an horizontal surface
using a table-stand.
The table-stands are mounted using the Allen screws and Allen key according to
the following description:
Start-up
(base station)
1. Remove the cover of the foot support:
first lock it in at the top, then fold it fully down-
ward and then remove it.
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2. Lock in the foot support in the locking nose of the glass foot and place
it on the two screw domes.
3. Screw the enclosed Allen key and 2
Allen screws on the glass foot.
Please note that the lighting cable of
the device foot is guided in from the
side as shown in the picture so that
it does not get crushed.
4. Place the weather station at the
locking nose of the foot support
and tilt it on the foot support till the
screw dome neatly grips into the
corresponding intakes of the weather
station.
Note!
Do not let go of the weather station
till both the Allen screws have been
fixed in (see next step)!
Please do not press the display
when you hold the weather station.
Hold the weather station only at the
frame!
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5. Screw the foot support on to
the weather station using the
enclosed Allen key and 2 Allen
screws.
6. The cables are thus connected,
inserted into the foot support
and guided. Please note that
the cable lies exactly in the
center as shown so that it will
not prevent the lid from subsequently locking in.
Note!
The cable for lighting the sup-
port foot and the USB cable can
only be inserted in one direction!
Do not insert it using force!
Stow away excessive cable in
a chamber of the support.
7. Now place the cover for the foot
support:
Insert it flat into the support in-
take (also see 1.), fold it upward
and lock it in.
Note!
The cover should fold up easily
without any resistance; otherwise, it means the cover has
not been placed properly or the
cable is not laid correctly in the
guide!
You can see the correct guiding
of the cable.
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8. At the end, the cover is inserted
in the corresponding locks of the
cable shaft (see detailed picture
above), tilted upward and locked
in at the top (see lower picture).
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- After connecting the plug-in AC adapter, the system will run a short test of all
display segments in the display (all segments will be displayed).
- You will then hear a short beep and the version number of the weather station
will be displayed.
- Finally, the inside temperature and the humidity as well as the air pressure will be
displayed. The corresponding sensors are directly built in the base station.
- Now the external sensors need to be started up.
2.2. Combi-sensor TX 550 US
The combi-sensor is delivered as single parts and needs to be assembled before
start-up (for further information please refer to the TX 550 US operating instruc-
tions).
- Remove the wind meter and base of the wind meter (small white cylinder), the
combi-sensor and the mounting pipes from the packaging.
- Mount the weather cock according to the following description:
- Put together the pipes of the insertion mast. The sensor-holder is mounted on the
Conical
side below
1. Mount the base of the wind meter on the
free end of the pipe of the combi-sensor
holder as shown in the diagram
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2.
Put cable through the foot
of the windcock
3. Insert the foot into the pipe and rotate
it in such a way that it can be locked in
the respective holes in the pipe using
the two screws
4. Insert the plug into the socket of the wind
meter
5. Push up the base and then lock it by
turning it to the right
pipe-end that is marked with a sticker.
- Install the fully mounted sensor within the possible transmitter radius (max. 400 ft.
free field; take into account the dampening due to building walls, etc.) so that
it stands in open space - the rain can thus fall directly into the rain sensor and
the wind measurement is not hampered by adjacent buildings or trees - 50 ft.
clearence.
A sunny location is possible because the temperature sensor is located in a shaded
and ventilated part of the housing.
- Bury the pressed end of the mast deep into the soil so that it stands securely
(approx. 15 inch depending on the condition of the soil). If the combi-sensor tilts
and falls, it can cause injury to persons and damage to vehicles and other objects.
Please note that the manufacturer is not responsible for injury or damage.
- Once the sensor is mounted, begin start up, and point the peak of the wind meter
towards the North to align the sensor. Lock, if required, the wind meter in this
position on the casing with the help of an adhesive tape.
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- Open the sensor housing by rotating it towards the left and pulling down the casing (see picture below).
- Use a pointed object to press the key above the battery compartment and insert
three AA Alkaline batteries according to the polarity marking in the battery compartment. Release the switch and then remove any adhesive tape that you may
used to secure the wind meter.
- Bring the respective receiving station in the receiving mode according to the
instructions of the corresponding Operating Instructions (also see chapter 3.1).
- Use a pointed object again to press the switch on the sensor. The receiving station should now register the data from the sensor.
- Close the casing again by pushing it upward and turning it to the right till it locks
in.
Remove
Turn to the left,
remove downward
Mount:
Mount,
turn to the right
Key
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+
+
–
–
+
Bottom
Insert batteries, position of the key
The fully mounted TX 550 US
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3. Operations
The wireless sensor data is not shown on the display immediately after installing
the wireless sensors and starting up the base device. As each sensor has an internal individual serial number, which is automaticly logged into the base station
during start up.
The advantage here is that data is individually recorded only for those sensors that
are logged in and not for other sensors, say of neighboring systems, and also not
after a restart.
Please note!
If no input field is touched on entering data in the menu row for approx. 5 seconds,
then the device automatically goes back to the main menu (after including/saving any
settings that have been done). Hence wait for the main menu to be displayed after
you have entered data. You can thus quit each menu after making the settings.
Only touch the respective input fields slightly - do not press them! Do not press or
hit using any object!
The values can be set faster if you touch a setting field for a longer time; the values
are then forwarded faster and you do not have to keep touching the setup fields.
3.1. Log in/delete external sensors
A total of 9 external sensors of the types TX 550 US (1x), ASH 550-US, ASH 550-I US
and S 550 IA-US can be logged in. (Note: The ASH 550-US, ASH 550-I US and
S 550 IA-US are not currently available for purchase.)
The memory slots 1..8 are reserved for ASH 550-US (I) and S 550 IA-US.
The memory slot 9 has been reserved for the combi-sensor TX 550 US.
For unique sensor assignment in case of multiple sensors of types ASH 550-US (I),
or S 500 IA-US we recommend that you first remove the batteries from all the
sensors.
Logging in
- Touch the "CFG" field in the menu row.
You will see:
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NEXT CLEANING ENTER
- Touch the "NEXT" field, the display is:
NEXT SENSOR ENTER
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- Touch the "ENTER" field, the display is:
SENSOR NO 1 ADD DEL
- Repeatedly touch the "SENSOR" field and select the memory slot where you want
to store the particular sensor. Please note that TX 550 US can only be stored in
slot 9.
- Then select "ADD"; the display is (for e.g. for sensor 9: TX 550 US):
SENSOR NO 9 - - SYNC ADD DEL
- The particular sensor is now taught to the system. Insert the batteries in the
respective sensor and press its key to teach. Please also read chapter 2.2 for
starting up TX 550 US and the operating instructions of the other sensor types.
The TX 550 US data is then displayed automatically (after max. 6 minutes) in the
corresponding fields of the display - that of the remaining sensors after selecting
the memory slot ("sensor" field) in the "OUTDOOR" display field.
Marking the populated memory slots
Memory slots that have already been populated are marked as "USED" behind
the memory slot number.
However, this does not indicate whether the respective sensor is actually active.
You can identify it only from the missing or outdated data when you select the
sensor and from the active reception indicator in the "OUTDOOR" field.
Deleting a sensor assignment
The serial number of a sensor can be deleted from the sensor memory, if re-
quired.
- First proceed according to the instructions given under "Logging in"; select the
desired sensor and then select the "DEL" option instead of the "ADD" option.
- The "USED" lettering of the sensor number is deleted and the memory slot is thus
released again for logging in a sensor.
Tip for initial senor set-up
To ensure proper set-up, please have the sensors and the receiving station 3 to 5 feet
apart. Note: The distance should not be less than 3 feet (1 m) apart.
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3.2. Operations
As all important data is displayed simultaneously in the display, operations are basically restricted to selecting other sensors or some other weather data by slightly
touching the corresponding display field.
The display is divided into display field and menu row. In the normal mode (device
is in the main menu):
MAX RESET CFG
MIN
are accessible by touching the respective fields of the display for the following
functions:
INDOOR: Switching between temperature and dewpoint display
("DEWPOINT")
OUTDOOR: Switching between temperature and dewpoint display
("DEWPOINT") and windchill display
HUMIDITY: No function
SENSOR: Switching between the exter
nal sensors:
1...8: Additional sensors not available
for purchase.
No display: TX 550-US
RAIN: Switching between total rain quantity since the last reset
("total"), current hour ("current 1h"), last hour ("1h"), current day ("current 24h") and last day ("24h").
(Storage
for hour: always at xx:30 hours; storage for day: always at
7:30 a. m.)
SUNSHINE DURATION: Switch between the sunshine duration of the current day
("h/day") and total sunshine duration since the last reset
("h")
TIME/DATE: No Function
WIND: Switch the numeric display between wind velocity in
km/h, m/s, mph and wind direction in degrees
AIR PRESSURE: Switch the air pressure display between the pressure
measured on site ("absolute") and the pressure scaled
down to sea level ("relative")
HISTORY: Switch the trend display of the last 24 hours between air
pressure, inside temperature and outside temperature (of
the displayed sensors), also see point 26 on page 7
Weather icon: No function
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Main Menu Functions
MIN: Call up the minimum values
After touching the ”MIN” area, the minimum values of the respective data
are displayed. When you touch the corresponding field (temperature, air
pressure, etc.), the corresponding time-stamp (date, time) of the occurrence of the extreme value are displayed.
You will go to the main menu and normal data display if your press "MIN"
again.
MAX: Call up the maximum values
After touching the "MAX" area, the maximum values of the respective data
are displayed. When you touch the corresponding field (temperature, air
pressure, etc.), the corresponding time-stamp (date, time) of the occurrence of the extreme value are displayed.
You will go to the main menu and normal data display if your press "MAX"
again.
RESET: Reset certain values
This menu has three sub-menus for resetting the cumulated sunshine dura-
tion ("SUN"), rain quantity ("RAIN") or MIN-MAX-memory ("MIN-MAX"):
Activate "RESET". The first RESET menu is displayed:
RESET RAIN OK
Repeatedly activate the "RESET" area and select the desired option and
then confirm by touching "OK". The corresponding data is now deleted
and the system automatically returns to the main menu and normal data
display.
However, if you do not want to delete data, then wait till the device returns
to the main menu. No data will be deleted.
CFG: Calling up the Configuration Menu
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3.3. Configuration
The weather station is delivered in such a state that its basic functions (except moon
phase, sunrise, sunset, date, time, min./max. display) are ready to use without doing
any settings. However, another configuration would be needed to use the additional
functions and the time-related functions.
- Touch "CFG" field to open the configuration menu.
- Repeatedly touch "NEXT" to go to the respective next main menu point of the
configuration menu. You will find in the appendix a quick reference guide to access the different menus.
3.3.1. "SENSOR" menu, Login/ Delete sensors
see 3.1.
3.3.2. "TIME/DATE" menu, Set the time and date
- Select "TIME/DATE" menu:
NEXT TIME/DATE ENTER
- Touch the "ENTER" field, the display is:
TIME 24H
- Touch the "24H" area to select between time display in 12 and 24 hour format.
- Touch the "TIME" field, the display is:
YEAR + 2006 -
- Touch the "+" or "-" areas to set the year.
- Touch the "YEAR" field, the display is:
MONTH + 07 -
- Touch the "+" or "-" areas to set the month.
- Touch the "MONTH" field, the display is:
DAY + 01 -
- Touch the "+" or "-" fields till today's date (system date) is set.
- Touch the "DAY" field, the display is:
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