La cross technology WS-9096U, WS-9096U User Manual

WS-9096U

Wireless 433 MHz

Radio-controlled

Sun/Moon Weather Station

Instruction Manual

Topic Page

Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment 3
About WWVB 4
Quick Set-Up Guide 5

Detailed Set-Up Guide

Battery Installation 6

Program Mode

Function Keys 7-8
LCD Screen 9
Manual Settings Sequence 9
LCD Contrast Setting 10
City Location Setting 10
Time Zone Setting 11
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Setting 11
WWVB On/Off Setting 12
12/24 Hour Setting 12
Manual Time Setting 13
Calendar Setting 14
Snooze Setting 15
ºF/ºC Setting 15
Weather Forecast Icon Sensitivity Setting 16
Features
Alarm Setting 16-17
Sunrise/set – Moonrise/set Information 17-18
Moon Phase Symbols 18
Indoor Temperature and Humidity 18
Weather Forecast and Tendency 19-20
Outdoor Temperature and Humidity 20-21
Adding Remote Temperature/Humidity Sensors 21-22
Set-up of Multiple Remote Temp/Humidity Sensors 22
Mounting 22-24
City List 25
Troubleshooting 26
Maintenance & Care 27
Specifications 28
Warranty Information 29-30

Table Of Contents

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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS

1. The indoor weather station (Figure 1).

2. One TX7U remote temperature/humidity sensor with mounting bracket
(Figure 2).

3. Three each, ½” Philips screws.

4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape.

5. Instruction manual and warranty card.

Time LCD

Sun/moon
LCD

Indoor LCD

Forecast LCD

Outdoor LCD

Figure 1

Battery
compartment

Figure 2

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included)

1. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for indoor weather station.

2. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for remoter temperature sensor.

3. One, Philips screwdriver for mounting.

Hanging hole

Battery
compartment

Removable
stand

Mounting
Bracket

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ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time)

The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency

Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Co llins, 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
station. However, due to the nature of the earth’s ionosphere, reception is very
limited during daylight hours. The weather station will search for a signal every
night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the
NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. A team of atomic physicists is
continually measuring every second, of every day, to an 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.

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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE

Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries.

1. Have the indoor weather station and remote temperature/humidity

sensor 3 to 5 feet apart.

2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes.

3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature/humidity sensor first

then into the indoor weather station.
(All remote temperature/humidity sensors must be started before the

indoor weather station)

4. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES.

In this time the indoor weather station and remote temperature/humidity sensor will
start to talk to each other and the indoor weather station will show both the indoor
temperature and an outdoor temperature. If the indoor weather station does not
display both temperatures after the 10 minutes please retry the set up as stated above.
After both indoor and outdoor temperatures are displayed for 10 minutes you can
place your remote temperature/humidity sensor outdoors and set your time.

The remote temperature/humidity sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. The
remote temperature/humidity sensor has a range of 330 feet. Any walls that the
signal will have to pass through will reduce distance. An outdoor wall or window
will have 20 to 30 feet of resistance and an interior wall will have 10 to 20 feet of
resistance. Your distance plus resistance should not exceed 330 ft. in a straight line.

NOTE: Fog and mist will not harm your remote temperature sensor but direct rain
must be avoided.

To complete the set up of your indoor weather station after the 10 minutes have
passed please follow the steps starting on page 6.

The remote temperature/humidity sensor transmits a signal every 3

Note:

minutes; after the batteries have been installed, the indoor weather station
will search for the signal for a duration of 5 minutes. If there is no
temperature reading in the OUTDOOR LCD after 5 minutes, make sure the
units are within range of each other or repeat the battery installation
procedure.

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DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE
I. Battery Installation

A. Remote Temperature/Humidity Sensor

1. Remove the battery

cover.

Battery
compartment

2. Observing the correct

polarity install 2 AA
batteries. The batteries
will fit tightly (to avoid
start-up problems
make sure they do not
spring free).

3. Replace the battery

cover. Be sure battery cover is on securely.

B. Indoor Weather Station

1. Remove the battery cover. To do this,

insert a solid object in the space provided
at the lower-central position of the battery
cover, then push up and pull out on the
battery cover.

2. Observe the correct polarity, and install 2

AA batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Immediately after the batteries have been installed, each LCD

Note:

(Liquid Crystal Display) will flash and a tone will sound. Within a few
seconds the indoor temperature, indoor relative humidity and the weather
icons (sun and clouds) will be displayed. If not, then remove batteries for
10 seconds and reinstall. If the outdoor temperature/humidity is not
displayed within four minutes, remove batteries from both units, wait 10
seconds, and reinstall. The time will show -:-- and start searching for the
signal. If it successfully receives the time signal (usually at night), it will
display the correct time (default is Eastern).

Battery cover

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II. Program Mode

A

A

Programming Note:

If 30 seconds are allowed to pass or either the IN or the OUT
button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information
entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings.

A. Function Keys

Weather Station:

The weather station has 8 easy to use function buttons; 6 behind the right
front panel of the weather station and 2 on the front:

34 preset city name
for Sun/moon data

SET button

PLUS (+) button

MINUS (-) button
SUN/MOON button

LARM SET button
LARM ON/OFF button

MAX/MIN R
button

CHANNEL button

1. SET button

• Enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, city location, time

zone, DST ON/OFF, WWVB ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display,
manual time setting, calendar, snooze function, temperature °C or
°F, and weather icon sensitivity setting

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

2. PLUS (+) button

• Increase value in all setting modes

• Increase the digits

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

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3. MINUS (-) button

• Decrease value in all setting modes

• Decrease the digits

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

4. SUN/MOON button

• Enter the sun/moon setting mode

• Start the sun/moon time calculation of the selected city

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

5. ALARM SET button

• Enter the alarm setting mode

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

6. ALARM ON/OFF button

• Activate/de-activate the alarm time

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

7. CHANNEL button

• Toggle between the outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than

one transmitter is used)

• Pressed together with “MAX/MIN R” button for 3 sec allows

temperature/humidity channel reset

• Exit any set mode anytime during setting and to return to the

normal display mode

• Stop the alarm during alarm ringing

8. MAX/MIN R button (Max/min Reset)

• Press shortly to toggle between maximum, minimum and current

temperature/humidity value for selected outdoor
temperature/humidity channel.

• Press and hold for 4 seconds to reset the maximum and minimum

records for selected temperature/humidity channel.

• Press to activate snooze function during alarm if snooze time is

valid in setting mode.

• Stop the alarm if snooze time is off in setting mode

• Pressed together with the “CHANNEL” button allows

temperature/humidity channel reset

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B. LCD Screen

The LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for time
and date, sun/moon data, indoor data, weather forecast and outdoor data.

Time reception icon
(for WWVB time)

larm icon

City location light

Moonrise time

Sun icon

Sunrise time

Indoor relative
humidity in RH%

Outdoor transmitter
identification number
Outdoor data signal
reception indicator

Outdoor relative
humidity in RH%

C. Manual Setting Sequence

The following manual settings can be changed when pressing the “SET”
button:

• LCD contrast setting

• City location setting

• Time zone setting

• DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting

• WWVB ON/OFF setting

• 12/24-Hour setting

• Manual time setting

• Calendar setting

• Snooze setting

• °C/°F setting

• Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting

Time

Date display

Moon icon/Moon
phases icon

Moonset time

Sunset time

Indoor temperature in
°C or ºF

Weather tendency
indicator

Weather forecast icon

Outdoor Temperature in
°F or ºC

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LCD Contrast Setting

Last digit flashing

The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from LCD 0 to LCD7
(the default setting is LCD 5):

1. Press and hold the “SET” button until the digit starts flashing in the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to view all levels of

contrast.

3. Select the desired LCD contrast.

4. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter in the City location

setting.

City Location Setting

Flashing

Open the left side panel on the Weather station to see the 45 preset city names list.
Any city can be selected in order to view the sun/moon data (the default city is
Washington D.C.). To select a city:

1. Open the left panel on the weather station. List of cities are displayed.

2. Use the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) to select a city.

3. A small dot displayed on the left side of the LCD will light up next to the city

name.

4. When a city is selected the city’s time zone will be displayed on the 4-time zone

map located on the right side of the LCD.

5. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter in the Time zone

setting.

For a list of cities please see page 25 please.

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Time Zone Setting

The default (factory set) time zone of the indoor weather station is EST –5 (the
default time zone for the default city, Washington D.C.). To set a different time
zone:

1. The current time zone value starts flashing on the LCD.

2. Press and release PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the time zone.

3. The range runs from 0 to +12 and then runs from -12 back to 0 in consecutive 1-

hour intervals.

4. The LCD also displays a US time zone map and highlights the selected time

zone for –5hr(EST), -6hr(CST), -7hr(MST) and –8hr(PST) zones.

5. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the DST (Daylight

Saving Time) setting.

DST (Daylight Saving Time) Setting

Note: The DST default is “ON”, meaning that the received time will automatically
be adjusted according to Daylight Saving Time in the spring and fall. For areas that
do not recognize DST changes (Arizona and parts of Indiana) turn the DST “OFF”.

1. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to turn OFF the DST

function.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the WWVB ON/OFF

setting.

Flashing

Flashing

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WWVB ON/OFF Setting

Tower icon
flashing

Digits
flashing

In areas where reception of the WWVB time is not possible the WWVB time
reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz
clock. (the default setting is ON).

1. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to turn OFF the time

reception function.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the 12/24-HOUR

setting.

Note:
If the WWVB time reception function is turned OFF, the clock will not attempt
any reception of the WWVB time signal as long as the WWVB OFF function is
activated.
The WWVB reception icon will not be displayed on the LCD.

12/24-Hour Setting

Flashing

The hour display can be selected to show the hours in 12-hour or 24-hour format
(the default format is 12-Hour).

1. The digits “12h” will start flashing on the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to toggle between “12H”

or “24H” format.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the Manual time

setting.

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Manual Time Setting

In case the indoor weather station cannot detect the WWVB signal (for example due
to disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock
will then work as a normal Quartz clock.

Hour flashing

Minutes flashing

1. The hour digit will start flashing on the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the hour.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the hour.

4. The minute digits start flashing.

5. Press and release the PLUS (+) button or MINUS (-) button to set the minutes.

6. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the Calendar setting.

Note:

The unit will still try to receive the signal between 12:00 to 6:00 a.m. every day
despite it being manually set and as long as the WWVB reception function has been
set ON. When it does receive the signal it will change the manually set time into the
received time. During reception attempts the WWVB tower icon will flash. If
reception has been unsuccessful, then the WWVB tower icon will not appear but
reception will still be attempted the following hour.

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Calendar Setting

Date Month Year (For 24H Display)
Month Date Year (For 12H Display)

The default (factory set) date of the indoor weather station is 1. 1. in the year 2001.
Once the radio-controlled time signal is received the date is automatically updated.
If the signals are not received the date can also be set manually.

1. The year starts flashing in the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the year.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the year and to enter the month

setting.

4. The month starts flashing.

5. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the month.

6. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the month and to enter the date

setting mode.

7. The date starts flashing.

8. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the date.

9. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the Snooze setting.

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Snooze Setting

Snooze time

The snooze time can be set from OFF to a maximum time of 30 minutes. The
default (factory) setting is OFF.

1. The digits “OFF” will start flashing in the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the snooze time.

Each pressing of the button will increase or decrease the snooze time by 5
minutes. The snooze can also be set OFF when the “OFF” digit is being
displayed.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the Temperature

setting

Note:

If the snooze time has been set “OFF” the snooze function will not be activated.

°F/°C Temperature Setting

Digit flashing

The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °C or °F (the
default setting is °F).

1. The digits “ºF” will start flashing in the LCD.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to toggle between “°C”

and “°F”.

3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and enter the Weather

forecasting icon sensitivity setting.

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Weather Forecast Icon Sensitivity Setting

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Digit flashing

For locations with rapid changes of weather conditions, the weather icons can be set
to a different level for faster display of weather conditions.

1. The current sensitivity value will start flashing.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the weather

sensitivity level.

3. There are 3 levels of setting: 1, 2 and 3; level 1 is the most sensitive setting,

level 3 is the slowest recording setting (the default setting is "2").

4. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and exit the Manual settings.

To Exit The Manual Setting Mode

To exit the manual setting mode anytime during the manual setting modes, press the
“CHANNEL” button anytime or wait for automatic timeout. The mode will return to
the normal time display.

III. FEATURES OF THE WS-9096U

Alarm Setting

Digits flashing

larm icon

The alarm time can be set by pressing the “ALARM SET” button.

1. Press and release the “ALARM SET” button.

2. The alarm hour digits flash.

3. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the alarm hour.

4. Press and release the “SET” button.

5. The minute digits start flashing.

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6. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to set the alarm minute.

7. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and exit the Alarm setting.

Note:

The maximum alarm ring duration is 3 minutes. The alarm setting can be activated
or deactivated by pressing the “ALARM ON/OFF” button. The alarm icon will be
displayed on the LCD if the setting is activated.

Snooze Setting and Stopping the Alarm

The snooze function can be reset when the alarm is ringing by pressing the
“MAX/MIN R” button. However the snooze will only be activated when it is set
other than OFF in the snooze setting. Otherwise the sn ooze function will not be
activated.

To stop the alarm, press any button during alarm ringing.

SUN/MOON DATA AND MOON PHASES

Sun/Moon Data for Selected City

Moon time calculation

Sun time calculation

1. The sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset time for each of the preset cities can

be displayed by pressing the “SUN/MOON” button.

2. Press and release the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to choose any city from the

list.

3. The small dot next to the city name will start flashing.

4. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the city and choose a date

(year/month/day) for sun/moon calculation by pressing and releasing the PLUS
(+) or MINUS (-) button.

5. Press and release the “SET” button after selection of the day to start calculation

of the sun/moon data.

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Note: It will take a few seconds until the sun/moon data will be displayed. The

display will return after 3 minutes to normal mode. The “CH” button can
also be used to return immediately to the normal display mode. If only a
specific data is changed, e.g. only a different city is selected, the
“SUN/MOON” button can be pressed to start the calculation.

Note: Due to topographic variation of the landscape (hills, valleys) there might be

small differences between the sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset time
displayed and the actual sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset time.

Moon Phase Symbols

The moon icon of the weather station will also display all 1 2 moon phases
throughout the year accordingly to the set calendar.

Full Moon

Waning Gibbous

Last Quarter

New Moon

Waxing Crescent

First Quarter

Note: It may happen that there is no moonrise or moonset on a certain date,

consequently “+1” above the moonrise or moonset time will be displayed to
indicate that it will occur at the displayed time the next day.

Indoor Relative Humidity and Indoor Temperature

The indoor temperature and humidity data are automatically updated and displayed
on the third section of the LCD.

Indoor relative
humidity in
RH%

Waning Crescent

Waxing Gibbous

Indoor temperature
in °F or ºC

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WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY:

WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS:

Note: The weather forecast icons of this indoor weather station are a prediction of

what the weather is going to do in the next 12 to 20 hours. These are not
indications of the current weather.

Weather icons in the fourth section of LCD can be displayed in any of the following
combinations:

Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy

For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure the weather icons will
update accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change,
then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow
for the indoor weather station to register. However, if the icon displayed is a sun or
raining cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better (with
sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes.

The icons displayed forecasts the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not
necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the current
weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean that the product is
faulty because it is not raining. This simply means that the air pressure has dropped
and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy.

Note: After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the

next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the indoor weather
station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefo r e result in
a more accurate forecast.

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Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The
weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due
to the varying areas the indoor weather station has been designed for use in. In areas
that experience sudden changes in weather (for example from sunny to rain), the
indoor weather station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the
weather is stagnant most of the time (for example mostly sunny).

If the indoor weather station is moved to another location significantly higher or
lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper
floors of a house), disregard the weather forecast for the next 12-24 hours. By doing
this the indoor weather station will not mistake the new location as being a possible
change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change o f altitude.

WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR

Working together with the weather icons is the weather tendency indicators (located
on the upper left and right side of the weather icons). When the indicator points
upwards, it means that the air-pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to
improve, but when indicator points downwards, the air-pressure is dropping and the
weather is expected to become worse.

Taking this into account one can see how the weather has changed, and is expected
to change. For example, if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud
and sun icons, then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny
(the sun icon only). Therefore, the next change in the weather will be cloud with rain
icons since the indicator is pointing downwards.

Note: Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it

will remain permanently visualized on the LCD.

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY:

Outdoor data signal
reception indicator

Outdoor relative
humidity in RH%

Transmitter identification
number (only if there is
more than one
transmitter)

Outdoor
temperature
in °F or °C

The last LCD section can show the outdoor temperature, humidity, the reception
indicator and the minimum or maximum reading. A number beside the temperature

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will also be shown if more than one remote temperature/humidity sensor has been
used.

TOGGLING AND RESETTING THE OUTDOOR RECORDINGS:

1. To toggle between the outdoor current, maximum and minimum

temperature/humidity data and the times they were recorded press and release
the “MAX/MIN R” button:

• Once to show the maximum outdoor temperature/humidity data with the

recorded time and date.

• Twice to show the minimum outdoor temperature/humidity data with the

recorded time and date.

• Three times to return to the current displayed values.

2. To toggle between transmitters, press and release the “CHANNEL” button:

• Once to show transmitter 2

• Twice to show transmitter 3

• Three times to return to transmitter 1

Note: The transmitter number will only be displayed if there is more than one

transmitter being used.

3. To reset the maximum and minimum outdoor temperature/humidity, and the

time at which they were recorded, press and hold the “MAX/MIN R” button for
4 seconds. This will reset all minimum and maximum data recorded to the
displayed values for the selected remote temperature/humidity sensor.

ADDING OUTDOOR REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSORS (OPTIONAL)

The WS-9096U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature
sensors. The remote temperature sensor model(s) that you choose will come with
their own set of instructions. Follow these instructions for a complete guide to
setting up. Following are some brief instructions for the basic set-up of remote
temperature sensor units with the WS-9096U. These extra remote temperature
sensors can be purchased through the same dealer as this unit, or by contacting La
Crosse Technology directly. A TX6U will monitor temperature o nly, a TX3U will
monitor temperature and display the temperature on its LCD , and the TX3UP will
monitor the temperature via a probe for measuring soil or water temperatures..

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Note: When setting up multiple units it is important to remove the batteries
from all existing units in operation. Then insert batteries into all the
remote temperature sensor units in numeric sequence. Second, install
batteries into the indoor weather station. Transmission problems will arise
if this is not done correctly and if the total time for set-up exceeds 6
minutes.

SET-UP OF MULTIPLE UNITS

1. It is necessary to remove the batteries from all units currently in
operation.

2. Remove the battery covers to all remote temperature sensor units.

3. Place all remote temperature sensor units in a numeric sequential order.

4. In sequential order, install batteries (follow the same battery
installation procedures seen in section I. A) of the Detailed Set-Up
Guide).

5. Install batteries into the indoor weather station.

6. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and operating
instructions.

MOUNTING

Before permanently mounting ensure that the indoor weather station

Note:

is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme
and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the
indoor weather station and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate
weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours. These changes will require
a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable data. To achieve a true
temperature reading, avoid mounting where direct sunlight can reach the
remote temperature sensor. We recommend that you mount the remote
temperature sensor on a North-facing wall. The sending range is 330ft—
obstacles such as walls, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the
range. Place both units in their desired location and wait approximately 10
minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper
reception. The indoor weather station should display a temperature in the
OUTDOOR LCD within 4 minutes of setting up.

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THE REMOTE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR

The remote temperature/humidity sensor is supplied with a holder that may be
attached to a wall with the screws supplied.

The remote temperature/humidity sensor can be mounted in three ways:

• Mounting with screws

• Mounting with adhesive tape

• Using the bracket as a stand

Table stand/wall mount
bracket

MOUNTING WITH SCREWS

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the remote

temperature/humidity sensor.

2. Place the mounting bracket over the desired location.

3. Through the screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting surface

with a pencil.

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4. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. Ensure that

the screws are flush with the bracket.

5. Insert the remote temperature/humidity sensor into the bracket.

MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE

1. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the

mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure
hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat.

2. Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape.

3. Adhere the tape to the designated area on the back of the mounting

bracket.

4. Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape.

5. Position the remote temperature/humidity sensor in the desired

location, ensuring that the indoor weather station can receive the
signal.

MOUNTING USING THE STAND

The mounting bracket can be used as a stand by simply attaching
the bracket to the bottom of the remote temperature/humidity
sensor. Once snapped in place the remote temperature/humidity
sensor can then be placed on a shelf, table or other surface where
the temperature and humidity measurements are desired.

THE INDOOR WEATHER STATION

The indoor weather station can be mounted in two ways:

• with the table stand

• on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw (not included)

A. USING THE TABLE STAND

The indoor weather station comes with the table stand
already mounted. If you wish to use the table-stand all that is
required is to place the indoor weather station in an
appropriate location.

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B. WALL MOUNTING

1. Remove the table stand. To do this, pull down on the

2. Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall leaving

3. Place the indoor weather station onto the screw using the

4. Gently pull the station down to lock the screw into place.

City Listing

Montgomery, Alabama
Little Rock, Arkansas
Phoenix, Arizona
Los Angeles, California
San Francisco, California
Denver, Colorado
Washington D.C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Des Moines, Iowa
Boise, Idaho
Chicago, Illinois
Kansas City, Kansas
New Orleans, Louisiana
Boston, Massachusetts
Portland, Maine
Detroit, Michigan
St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Louis, Missouri
Jackson, Mississippi
Helena, Montana
Raleigh, North Carolina

(In order as they appear on left side of unit)

stand from the rear and rotate forward.

approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the
wall.

hanging hole on the backside.

Bismarck, North Dakota
Omaha, Nebraska
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Las Vegas, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
New York City, New York
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Salem, Oregon
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Columbia, South Carolina
Pierre, South Dakota
Nashville, Tennessee
Dallas, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Salt Lake City, Utah
Roanoke, Virginia
Seattle, Washington
Madison, Wisconsin
Charleston, West Virginia
Casper, Wyoming

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Troubleshooting

Problem:

Solution

Problem:
Solution:

Problem:
Solution:

Problem:
Solution:

Problem:
Solution:

NOTE: For problems not solved, please contact La Crosse Technology.

No reception of WWVB time signal

1) Wait overnight for signal.

2) Be sure indoor weather station is at least 6 feet

:

from any electrical devices, such as televisions,
computers, or other radio-controlled clocks.

3) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and
leave alone without pressing buttons overnight.

4) If there are still problems, contact La Crosse
Technology

Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct)
Be sure correct time zone and daylight saving time

are selected.

The LCD is faint

1) Set the LCD contrast to a higher number

2) Replace batteries

No remote temperature/humidity is displayed

1) Remove all batteries, reinsert into remote
sensor(s) first, then indoor weather station.

2) Place remote sensor(s) closer to indoor weather
station.

3) Be sure all batteries are fresh.

Remote humidity displays “- -“

1) A temperature only sensor is being used and
displayed

2) The humidity is outside the range of 1-99%

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided to prevent
damage to the units.

• Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or
scouring agents. They may mark the displays and casings.

• Do not submerge in water.

• Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and

damage.

• Opening the casings inv alidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the unit.
Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature measuring range:

Indoor:

Outdoor:

Indoor/Outdoor relative
humidity measuring range:

Indoor temperature checking
interval:
Indoor humidity checking
interval:
Outdoor temp/humidity
checking interval (Remote
Temp/humidity Sensor):
Outdoor temp/humidity
reception (Indoor Weather
Station):
Transmission Range: 330 feet (in open space)

Power Supply:

Indoor Weather Station: 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V
Remote Temp/humidity Sensor: 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V
Battery life cycle: Approximately 12 months
Recommended battery type: Alkaline

32°F to 140°F with 0.1°F
resolution. (0°C to 60°C with

0.1°C resolution) “OF”
displayed if outside this range

-21.8°F to 157.8°F with 0.1°F
resolution. (-29.9°C to 69.9°C
with 0.1°C resolution) “OF”
displayed if outside this range

1% to 99% with 1% resolution.
(“- -” displayed if outside this
range.
Every 15 seconds

Every 20 seconds

Every 1 minute

Every 5 minutes

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Dimensions (L x W x H)

Indoor Weather Station
(without stand):
Remote Temp/Humidity
Sensor:

4.01” x 1.50” x 6.75”
(102 x 36 x 172mm)

1.69” x 0.90” x 6.29”
(43 x 23 x 160 mm)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products
purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To
receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem
determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse
Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented
upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s
authorized service center.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as
stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the
limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of
La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement
parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is
longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs
covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is
examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The
owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology, Ltd
product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd
will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.

Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with
the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect
(including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during
shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any
accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions
contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or
alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service
center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not
intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This
warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of
installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related
circumstances.

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE

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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

2809 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

e-mail:

[e-mail]

(warranty work)

[e-mail]

(information on other products)

web:

www.lacrossetechnology.com

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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver), OMO-01TX (transmitter)

Freq. 433.92 MHz

La Crosse Technology

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