La Crosse Technology WS-9626U-IT User Manual
915 MHz WIRELESS WEATHER STATION
POSTE MÉTÉO SANS FIL 915 MHz
WS-9626U-IT
Instruction manual
Manuel d'lnstructions
Contents
Language Page
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English 1
French 56
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic
Inventory of Contents
Features
Setting Up
Battery Installation
Function keys
LCD Screen and Settings
Atomic auto-set time - WWVB Radio Controlled Time 20
Manual Settings 21
Weather Forecast and Tendency 31
Display of Indoor Temperature and Humidity Reading 37
Display of Outdoor Temperature Reading 38
Display of Indoor Maximum and Minimum records 39
Display of Outdoor Maximum and Minimum records 40
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Daily Min and Max outdoor temperature display 43
INSTANT TRANSMISSION
is the state
-of-
the-art
915 MHz Reception 44
Mounting 45
Care and maintenance 50
Specifications 51
Warranty 53
This product offers:
new wireless transmission technology, exclusively
designed and developed by LA CROSSE
TECHNOLOGY. INSTANT TRANSMISSION offers
you an immediate update (every 4 seconds!) of all
your outdoor data measured from the transmitters:
follow your climatic variations in real-time!
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS
1.
Wireless Weather Station
2.
Wireless Temperature Sensor (TX29U-IT) and mounting bracket.
3.
Instruction Manual and Warranty Card.
4.
4 Fresh “AA” IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline Batteries.
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LCD
FEATURES:
The Weather station
Display
Function
Keys
Hanging hole
Battery
compartment
cover
Foldout
Stand
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Atomic auto-set time (WWVB Radio controlled time) function with manual setti ng options
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Atomic auto-set time reception ON/OFF setting
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12/24 hour display
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Daylight time saving ON/OFF
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Hour, minute and second display
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Time zone option ±12 hours
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Wireless transmission at 915 MHz
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Signal reception intervals at 4-second
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Display indoor and outdoor temperature (°F or °C) and indoor humidity (% RH)
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Weather forecasting with 15 easy-to-read weather forecast signs featured by
weather man
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Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting
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Temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) selectable
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Indoor and Outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX recording
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All MIN/MAX outdoor recordings show date and time received
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Display Daily Minimum and Maximum Temperature of outdoor channel s
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All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset
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Can take up to three outdoor transmitters
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LCD contrast setting
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Low battery indicator
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Table standing/ Wall mounting
The Outdoor Temperature Transmitter
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Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Weather Station by
915 MHz
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Shower proof casing
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Wall mounting case
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Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine
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SETTING UP:
When one transmitter is to be used
1. First, insert the batteries into the Temperature transmitter. (see “Install a nd replace batteries
in the Temperature transmitter“).
2. Immediately after and within 30 seconds, insert the batteries into Weather station (see “Install
and replace batteries in the Weather station”). Once the batteries are i n place, all segments
of the LCD will light up briefly. Following the time as 12:00 and the "weather man" icon will be
displayed. If these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least
10 seconds before reinserting them.
3. After inserting the batteries into the transmitter, the Weather station will start receiving data
from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be
displayed on the Weather station. If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the batteries will
need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.
4. In order to ensure sufficient 915 MHz transmission however, this should under good conditions
be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the Weather Station and
the transmitter (see notes on “Mounting” and “915 MHz Reception”).
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Note:
The indoor receiver registers the temperature by default in Farenheit (°F), but user can manually
set to Celsius (°C) ONLY after the initial set-up is complete as instructed in the manual. After the
LCD shows the temperature readings from the outdoor transmitter, user may set the
temperature unit to °C (See Manual Settings below).
When more than one transmitter is to be used
1. User shall remove all the batteries from the temperature station and transmitters and wait 60
seconds if setting has been done with one transmitter before.
2. Insert the batteries to the first transmitter.
3. Within 30 seconds of powering up the first transmitter, insert the batteries to the Weather Station.
Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following time as
12:00 and the weather man icon will be displayed. If they are not shown in LCD after 60 seconds,
remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them.
4. The outdoor temperature from the first transmitter (channel 1) should then be displayed on the
Weather station. Also, the signal reception icon will be displayed. If this does not happen after 2
minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.
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5. Insert the batteries to the second transmitter as soon as the outdoor temperature readings from
the first transmitter are displayed on the Weather station.
Note: User shall insert the batteries into the second transmitter wi thin 25 seconds of reception of the
first transmitter.
6. The outdoor temperature from the second transmitter and the "channel 2" icon should then be
displayed on the Weather station. If this does not happen after 2 minute, the batteries will need to
be removed from all the units and reset from step 1.
7. Insert the batteries to the third transmitter as soon as the "channel 2" icon and outdoor data are
displayed on the Weather station. Then within 2 minutes, the channel 3 outdoor data from the
third transmitter will be displayed and the channel icon will shift back to "1" once the third
transmitter is successfully received. If this is not happen, user shall restart the setting up from
step 1.
Note:
User shall insert the batteries into the third transmitter within 25 seconds of reception of the
second transmitter.
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8. In order to ensure sufficient 915 MHz transmission however, this should under good conditions
be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the Weather Station and
the transmitter (see notes on “Mounting” and “915 MHz Reception”).
Note:
If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency (915MHz) for 45 seconds, the frequency
is changed to 920MHz and the learning is tried another 45 seconds. If still not successful the reception
is tried for 45 seconds on 910MHz. This will also be done for re-synchronization.
IMPORTANT:
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Transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is not fol lowed as described
above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units
and start again the set-up from step 1.
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The indoor receiver registers the temperature by default in Farenheit (°F), but user can
manually set to Celsius (°C) ONLY after the initial set-up is complete as instructed in the
manual. After the LCD shows the temperature readings from the three outdoor
transmitters, user may set the temperature unit to °C (See Manual Settings below).
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9. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather station, the
Atomic auto-set time (WWVB time) code reception is automaticall y started. This takes typically
between 3-5 minutes in good conditions.
If after 10 minutes, the Atomic auto-set (WWVB) time has not been received, press the SET key to
manually enter a time initially.
Daily WWVB reception (Atomic auto-set time) is attempted at full hour between 12:00 am to 6:00 am. If
the reception is successful, there will no reception attempt until the following day. When this is
successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also updated with the
received time. (Please refer also to notes on “Atomic auto-set ti me - WWVB Radio controlled Time”
and “Manual Time Setting”)
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION
The Weather station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please
follow the steps below:
1. Remove the cover at the back of the weather station.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE
TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
The Temperature Transmitter uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V battery. To
install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:
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1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the transmitter.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).
3. Replace the battery holder on 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 transmitter at start-up and
this code must be received and stored by the Weather station in the first 3 minutes of power being
supplied to it
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BATTERY CHANGE:
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these
units (Battery life See Specifications below).
Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an
authorised depot.
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FUNCTION KEYS:
ET key
Weather station:
The weather station has four easy to use function keys.
S
SET key (Setting):
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To enter the set mode for the following functions: LCD contrast, Time zone, Daylight saving time
ON/ OFF, Time Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, Manual time, Year, Month, Date, °C/°F,
and Weather forecast sensitivity settings.
+ key
MIN/
MAX key
CH key
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Press to reset the maximum or minimum temperature and humidi ty records of the indoor or the
currently selected outdoor channel (will reset all records to current level)
MIN/ MAX
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To toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and maximum/ minimum indoor
temperature data
+ key
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To toggle between the "date" and "second of time" in the time di splay
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To make adjustment for various settings
CH key
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To toggle between the Outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than 1 transmitter is used)
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To exit from the manual setting mode
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LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS:
Weather
Forecast icon
(Weather boy)
Outdoor
Temperature
door Temperature
F
Low battery
indicator
reception On icon
In
Daily min temp
Time
in °F
in °
Radio controlled time
Displays "date" or "second"
Indoor Relative
Humidity %
Weather
Tendency icon
Outdoor
Reception
Signal*
Transmitter identification
(channel No.)
Daily max temp
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*When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the Weather Station, this icon will be switched on.
(If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So 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 currently taking place.
For better distinctness the LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time and
indoor data, weather forecast, and outdoor data.
Section 1 - TIME AND DATE
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In normal mode, display the radio controlled time and date.
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Display "second" of time when the "+" key is pressed
Section 2 - INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND INDOOR HUMIDITY
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Display the current indoor temperature and humidity.
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Section 3 - WEATHER ICON (FEATURED BY WEATHER MAN)
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Display of the weather to be expected in form of 15 fancy weather symbols (featured by
Weather man) which change their appearance depending on the air pressure development
(past air pressure change) and the current outdoor temperature.
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Display the weather tendency indicator
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A signal reception symbol will be shown indicating that receiver is receiving outdoor data
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Format of the weather man icons refers to the "WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY"
Section 4 - OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
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Display the outdoor temperature of the currently selected channel.
SECTION 5 – DAILY MIN AND MAX TEMPERATURE
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Display the daily maximum and minimum temperature of the currently selected outdoor channel.
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ATOMIC AUTO-SET TIME FUNCTION - WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB
radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and transmits the exact time signal continuously
throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2,000 miles away through the
internal antenna in the weather projection station. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s
Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The wireless weather station will search for
a signal every night when reception is best.
The WWVB radio station receives the time data from the NIST Atomic cl ock in Boulder, Colorado. A
team of atomic physicists is continually measuring every second, of every day, to a n accuracy of ten
billionths of a second per day. These physicists have created an international standard, measuring a
second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a Cesium-133 atom in a vacuum. For more detail, visit
http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq.htm. To listen to the NIST time, call (303)499-7111. This number
will connect you to an automated time, announced at the top of the minute in “Coordinated Universal
Time”, which is also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This time does not follow Daylight Saving
Time changes. After the top of the minute, a tone will sound for every second. It is possible that your
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wireless weather station may not be exactly on the second due to the variance in the quartz. However,
the clock will adjust the quartz timing over the course of several days to be very accurate; under 0.10
seconds per day
MANUAL SETTINGS:
The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode:
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Press the SET key to advance to the setting mode:
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LCD contrast setting
Time zone setting
Daylight saving time setting
Time reception ON/OFF setting
12/24-Hour setting
Manual time setting
Calendar setting
°C/ °F setting
Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting
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LCD CONTRAST SETTING
The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default LCD contrast setting is
LCD 4). To set the desired contrast level:
1. The above display will be seen. Press the + key to select the level of contrast desired.
2. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Zone setting” or exit the setting mode by
pressing the CH key
TIME ZONE SETTING:
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The time zone default is "EST -5". To set a different time zone:
1. The current time zone value starts flashing.
2. Use the + key to set the time zone. The range runs from -5, -6, -7 …-12, 12, 11, 10… 0, -1, -2, -3,
-4 hr, in consecutive 1-hour intervals.
(The U.S. time zones are: -5hr(EST), -6hr(CST), -7hr(MST) and -8hr(PST), -9hr (ALA)
and -10hr (HAW).)
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Daylight Saving Time (DS T) setting.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING ON/ OFF
1. The digit “DST ON” will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the + key to turn On or OFF the daylight saving time function.
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3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Time reception On/Off setting” or exit the setting
mode by pressing the CH key.
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
(time reception icon)
In area where reception of the Atomic auto-set time (WW VB time) is not possible, the time reception
function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON).
1. The digit “ON” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the + key to turn OFF the time reception function.
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3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “12/24-Hour Display setting” or exit the setting mode
by pressing the CH key.
Note:
If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any reception
of the Atomic auto-set time (WWVB time) as long as the Time Reception OFF function is
activated. The Time Reception icon will not be displayed on the LCD.
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING
1. After setting time reception ON/OFF, press the SET key, “12h” or “24h” fl ashes in the LCD.
(default 12 h)
2. Press the + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode.
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3. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the setting mode
by pressing the CH key.
Note:
When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be date and month display. When
12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be month and date display.
MANUAL TIME SETTING
In case the Weather station is not able to detect the Atomic auto-set time (WWVB) signal (disturbances,
transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz
clock.
Hours (flashing)
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Minutes (flashing)
To set the clock:
1. The hour and minute digits start flashing in the time display section.
2. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the mi nute setting.
3. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to just the minutes.
4. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Calendar Setting” or exit the setti ng mode by pressing
the CH key
Note:
The unit will still try to receive the signal at each full hour despite it being manually set. When it does
receive the signal, it will change the manually set time into the received time.
CALENDAR SETTING
Year
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The date default of the Weather station is 1. 1. of the year 2006 after i nitial set-up. Once the radiocontrolled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not
received, the date can also be set manually. To do this:
1. Using the + key, set the year required. The range runs from 2003 to 2029 (default is 2006).
2. Press the SET key to enter the month setting mode.
"Date. Month." (for 24h time display)
"Month. Date." (for 12h time display)
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