La cross technology WS-9151U, WS-9151TWC User Manual

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 interf erence received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

WS-9151U

Wireless 433 MHz

Weather Station

Instruction Manual

Contents

Language Page English 2 French 14 Spanish 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic Page

Quick Setup 3 Inventory of Contents 4

Detailed Setup Guide

Battery Installation 5 Setting the Time 6

Features

Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 6 Resetting Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 6 Adding additional remote temperature sensors (optional) 6 Weather Forecast 7 Weather Icons 7 Tendency Arrow 8 Mounting 9 Troubleshooting 9 Maintenance and Care 10 Specifications 11 Warranty Information 11

QUICK SETUP

Hint:

Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid recharge-

able batteries.

1. Ha v e the indoor temperature station and remote temper ature 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 sensor first then into the indoor temperature station. (All remote temperature sensors must be started before the indoor temperature station)

4. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES.

In this time the indoor temperature station and remote temperature sensor will start to talk to each other and the display will show both the indoor temperature and an outdoor temperature. If the indoor temperature 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 sensor outdoors and set your time.

The remote temperature sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. The remote temperature sensor has a range of 80 feet. An y w alls that the signal will ha v e 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 80 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 temperature station

after the 10 minutes have passed please follow the steps in the detailed set up guide on page 5-6.

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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS

1. The indoor weather station (Figure 1)

2. The remote temperature sensor (TX6U) and mounting bracket. (Figure 2)

3. 3 each, 1/2" Philips screws.

4. One strip of double sided adhesive tape.

5. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Holder

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included)

1. 1 Philips screwdriver.

2. 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries.

3. 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries

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DETAILED SETUP GUIDE

Battery Installation

1. Install 2 AA batteries in the remote temperature sensor. Make sure they do not spring free, or start-up problems may occur.

2. Install 2 AA batteries in the indoor weather station. Do

not press any buttons for at least ten minutes.

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Setting the time

1. Press and hold the “SET” key for 4 seconds.

2. The hour will flash.

3. Press and release the “+” key to advance the hour.

4. Press and release the “SET” key.

5. The minute is flashing.

6. Press and release the “+” key to advance the minutes.

7. Press and release the “SET” key to exit programming.

FEATURES

Minimum and Maximum Temperatures

1. Press and release the “MIN/MAX” button, “MAX” appears between the indoor and remote temperatures.

2. The recorded maximum indoor and remote temperature is displayed.

3. Press and release the “MIN/MAX” button.

4. “MIN” appears between the indoor and remote temperatures.

5. The recorded minimum temperature is displayed.

6. Press and release the “MIN/MAX” button to exit min/max mode.

7. To vie w optional additional sensors , press and release the “CH” button while viewing the minimum or maximum temperatures.

Resetting Min and Max Temperatures

To reset both the minimum and maximum temperatures-press and hold the “MIN/MAX” button for 5 seconds.

Adding Additional Remote Temperature Sensors (optional)

The WS-9151U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors. Following are some brief instructions for the basic set-up of remote temperature sensor units

with the WS-9151U. 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 only, a TX3U will monitor temperature and display the temperature on its LCD, and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature of water or soil via a probe. When setting up multiple remote temperature sensors, it is important to remove the batteries from all existing units in operation, then to insert batteries first into all the remote temperature sensors. Second install batteries into the indoor weather station and do not press any buttons for ten min utes. Transmission problems will arise if this is not done correctly.

To view the temperature of a different remote temperature sensor unit, press and release the “CH” button. A shift from one number to the next should be observed in the OUTDOOR LCD.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate. The weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time. The WS-9151U averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast, creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24 hours after the unit has been set-up, reset, or moved from one altitude to another (i.e. from one floor of a building to another floor). In areas where the weather is not affected by the change of air pressure, this feature will be less accurate.

Weather Icons

There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the FORECAST LCD:

Sunny-indicates that the weather is expected to improv e (not that the weather will be sunny).

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Sun with Clouds-indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds).

Clouds with Rain-indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy).

The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure. The icons change in order , from “sunny” to “partly sunny” to “cloudy” or the reverse. It will not change from “sunny” directly to “rain y”, although it is possible f or the change to occur quickly . If the symbols do not change then the weather has not changed, or the change has been slow and gradual.

Weather T endency Arrows

Other possible displays in the FORECAST LCD are 2 weather tendency arrows, one that points up (on the left side of the LCD) and one that points down (on the right side of the LCD). These arrows reflect current changes in the air pressure. An arrow pointing up indicates that the air pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve or remain good. An arrow pointing down indicates that the air pressure is decreasing and the weather is expected to become worse or remain poor. No arrow means the pressure is stable.

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MOUNTING

Note:

To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting in direct sunlight. We recommend that you mount the remote temperature sensor on a North-facing wall. The sending range is 80ft; obstacles such as walls, concrete , and large metal objects will reduce the range. Place both units in their desired location before permanently mounting.

Remote Temperature Sensor

Remove the mounting bracket from the remote temperature sensor. Mount the bracket in the desired location with either screws or adhesive tape. Insert remote temperature sensor into mounting bracket.

Indoor Weather Station

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.

To wall mount the indoor weather station first remove the table stand. Next insert an appropriate screw in your desired location. Using the integrated hanging hole on the back of the unit, slip indoor weather station over the screw and pull down to secure.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE:

For problems not solved, please contact La Crosse Technology via e-mail or phone, or visit our website, www. lacrossetechnology.com

Problem: The LCD is faint Solution: Replace batteries

Problem: No outdoor temperature is displayed. Solution:

1. Remove all batteries, reinsert into remote temperature

sensor first, then into the indoor weather station.

2. Place remote temperature sensor closer to the indoor

weather station.

3. Be sure all batteries are fresh.

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