La Crosse Technology 01PC WS2010 PC Interface User Manual users manual

La Crosse Technology Ltd. WS2010 PC Interface users manual

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Page 1 of 4Instruction Summary: WS2010PC Professional Wireless Weather Computer CenterTable of Contents1.0 Set Up (Page 1)1.1. Installing Batteries and Magnets1.2. Test Mode1.3. Calibration Setting1.4. Return to Normal Operation2.0 Mounting Instructions (Page 2)2.1. Location of Sensors2.2. Rain Gauge Mounting2.3. Wind Sensor Mounting2.4. Outdoor Temperature & HumiditySensor Mounting2.5. Indoor Temperature, Humidity &Pressure Sensor Mounting2.6. Receiver Mounting3.0 General Operation (Page 3)3.1. Current Information3.2. Indoor Temperature & Humidity3.3. Outdoor Temperature & Humidity3.4. Air Pressure3.5. Rainfall3.6. Wind Speed and Direction3.7. Display Illustration4.0 Minimum and Maximum (Page 4)4.1. Viewing All Minimum & Maximums4.2. Displayed Description4.3. Outdoor Sensor Selection4.4. Dewpoint and Windchill4.5. Individual Minimum & Maximums4.6. Resetting Minimum & Maximums5.0 Alarm Function (Page 4)5.1. Alarm Description5.2. Programming Alarms5.3. Alarm Occurrence1.0 Set Up1.1. Installing Batteries and Magnets:1.1.1. IMPORTANT: Set up sensors first. Install batteries into receiver only when all sensors have been operatingfor at least ten minutes. Failure to do this may result in poor reception. If this occurs, remove batteries andmagnets for at least one minute and follow set up instructions.1.1.2. Plug the PC Interface into the computer1.1.3. Install the program by inserting the CD and following instructions (if program does not automatically run,double-click D:/Setup.exe)1.2. Test Mode: After installing batteries and magnets in the sensors and receiver, they will go into test mode. Duringthis time, no buttons should be pressed.1.2.1. The display on your computer will cycle through the indoor temperature, humidity and pressure, outdoortemperature and humidity, rainfall amount, and wind speed/direction. At first, the cycle will last for only a fewseconds on each display. During this time, it is recommended that you place the sensors in desired locationsto assure reception.1.2.2. After several successful cycles, the receiver will display each reading for one minute. Once all data has beenreceived, usually after ten minutes, you may end the test mode. It will automatically end after 30 minutes.1.3. Calibration (To be done after the completion of the test mode—approximately 10 minutes.)1.3.1. Select File Calibr. to enter the calibration mode. (“Calibration” is displayed)1.3.2. “0000” is displayed under the air pressure display1.3.2.1. Choose the unit of measurement; inHg or hPa (millibars)1.3.2.2. Set the height (in meters) above sea level. The WS2010PC shows absolute pressure. To measurerelative pressure, the height above sea level needs to be set. Multiply feet by .305 to get meters.1.3.3. “370” is displayed under the rainfall display1.3.3.1. This is the “Rain-volume-measurement”. This normally doesn’t need to be adjusted. See instructionmanual (4.2) for directions.1.3.3.2. Choose the unit of measurement--inches or mm.1.3.4. Time & Date Setting:1.3.4.1. Set the time and date1.3.5. A “7” is displayed in the indoor temperature, wind speed and rainfall displays1.3.5.1. These should always be set to “7” unless there happens to be two WS2010PC in operation near oneanother (i.e. a neighbor has a WS2010PC). If this is the case, please call La Crosse Technology fordirections. If the number is not “7”, information from that sensor will not be displayed.1.3.5.2. Select °F to °C.1.4. Normal Operation: Press the Store key to return to normal operation. If no button is pressed for one minute, thedisplay will return to the normal operating mode. The Weather Station is now operational. If any problemsoccur, see section 6 of the instruction manual.
Page 2 of 42.0 Mounting InstructionsMounting hardware is included: (4) u-bolts; (8) 2¼” screws; (8) 1¼” screws; (2) 9/16” screws; (2) 5/16” machine screws; (2)5/16” sheet metal screws; (8) washers; (8) wall spacers for 2¼” screws (beige); (8) wall spacers for 1¼” screws (green).2.1. Location of Sensors2.1.1. It is easiest to locate sensors while the receiver and sensors are in the test mode. Mount only after goodreception is achieved in desired location. Be sure the receiver can pick up thesignals from different locations if desired.2.2. Rain Gauge Mounting2.2.1. Locate away from anything that could interfere with the collection of rain. Keepaway from buildings, downspouts, trees, and sprinklers. The solar sensorshould receive as much light as possible.2.2.2. It is important to mount the rain gauge level to achieve accuracy.2.2.2.1. One method of leveling the sensor is as follows: Position sensor indesired location. Take off cover. Fill the “T”-shaped depression in thebase with water. The rain gauge is level when all three water levels areequal. Be sure to replace cover correctly with magnets facing each other.2.2.3. The rain sensor can be permanently mounted to wood (i.e. a deck railing or piece of 2”x6” board) using screwholes and included (8) 1¼” screws. If necessary, drill ¼” holes, tap in green spacers, and insert screws.2.3. Wind Sensor Mounting2.3.1. Ideally should be mounted on a 1¼” maston rooftop or mounted on a wall.2.3.2. The solar sensor must face due south toregister the correct direction. Mount windsensor away from obstacles that willblock the wind. The 14” aluminum postmust also be completely horizontal.2.3.3. Attach the included 14” aluminum post tothe wind sensor using included (2) 9/16”screws. Attach mounting bracket to other end of post using the included (2) 5/16” sheet metal screws.2.3.4. Attach assembly to mast using u-bolts or to wall using included 2¼” screws. If necessary, use beige spacersfor wall mounting with screws.2.3.5. The solar cell must be facing dew south for proper reading of wind direction.2.4. Outdoor Temperature & Humidity Sensor Mounting2.4.1. Can be mounted on a mast or a wall. It should be out of direct sunlight; under a roof gable is ideal.2.4.2. The mounting bracket is the same as the one for the wind sensor. Use (2) u-bolts for mounting on a mast or(4) 2¼” screws (use beige spacers if necessary) for wall mounting.2.4.3. Mount the bracket on vertical surface then attach sensor using (2) 5/16” machine screws. The rain cap must beon the top of the sensor.2.5. Indoor Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Sensor Mounting2.5.1. Can be mounted on a wall or simply placed on a shelf.2.5.2. This sensor transmits the temperature, humidity, and the pressure.2.5.3. Do not place the sensor in direct sunlight or high humidity location (bathroom), or expose to water.2.5.4. The indoor sensor can be hung by the mounting hole located on the back or placed on a stable surface.2.5.5. Since this sensor’s data is continually displayed, it is ideal to locate it in the main living area.2.6. Receiver Mounting2.6.1. This can be placed anywhere reception is good. It is not necessary to keep the receiver plugged in to thecomputer. The receiver will store data until it is loaded. It can remain attached to the computer.
Page 3 of 41. Indoor temperature2. Temperature measurement3. Indoor humidity4. Selected temperature sensor5. Temperature measurement6. Indication of sensor number7. Humidity of selected sensor8. Low battery indication9. Pressure indication10. Pressure unit (inHg or hPa)11. Rainfall unit (inches or mm)12. Rainfall rate13. Period of rainfall rate (1-hour, 24-hours, total)14. Pressure trend indicator15. Pressure history of past 24 hours16. Weather forecast symbol17. Indicates minimum readings displayed18. Indicates maximum readings displayed19. Date20. Time21. Wind speed units (mph, km/h, knots, or Beaufort)22. Wind speed indicator or direction in °23. Wind rose of direction in 5° increments3.0 General Operation3.1. Once the program is started, you can view all information by selecting View-Weather Display3.2. Current information is displayed simultaneously in normal operation.3.2.1. Indoor temperature, humidity, outdoor temperature, humidity, pressure, pressure trend, 24-hour pressurehistory bar chart, rainfall rate, forecast icon, wind speed and direction, time and date.3.3. Indoor temperature and humidity are displayed in the upper left.3.4. Outdoor temperature and humidity are displayed n the upper right.3.4.1. Press Outd. key once to view dewpoint, twice to view wind chill, three times to view normal temperature3.4.2. If you have more than one outdoor sensor (note that additional sensors are available for indoor as well, butwill be displayed in the “outdoor” display), press the Sensor key to cycle through (up to eight).3.5. Air pressure information is displayed on the right side3.5.1. Current air pressure is displayed under the outdoor humidity3.5.2. Pressure trend indicator is in lower left corner ( quickly rising, steadily rising, èsteady, steadily falling,ê quickly falling)3.5.3. The 24-hour history bar chart is to the left of the trend indicator. This indicates graphically the history of thepressure for the past 24 hours. Current pressure (“0h”) is always shown with five bars. The other bars will bemore or less depending on the past pressure. Fewer bars indicates the pressure was lower, more barsindicates the pressure was higher. Each bar represents a change of 2 millibars (hPa).3.5.4. The weather forecast icon is to the left of the bar chart. It will indicate rainy, cloudy, partly cloudy or sunny.This forecast is based on the pressure trend. Rising pressure generally indicates fair weather. Fallingpressure generally indicates cloudy or rainy weather. The amount of pressure change and the period it occursin determines the forecast. Actual weather is based on many other variables; thus, a forecast by pressuretrend is about 75% accurate.3.6. Rainfall rate is displayed in the center of the LCD.3.6.1. Pressing the Rain key cycles through the totals of rain for last hour, last 24 hours, or total since last reset.3.6.2. To view the time and date of the last reset, press the Reset key briefly. The time and date will display in thelower left corner. It will display for five seconds, then display the current time and date.3.6.3. To reset the total accumulated rainfall, press and hold the Reset key for four seconds. There will be anaudible beep and the screen will blink once. The total rainfall amount is now “0.0”. The 24-hour and last hourtotals cannot be reset.3.7. Wind speed and direction is on the left side of the LCD.3.7.1. The average wind direction between transmissions is displayed as arrows on the wind rose.3.7.2. In the middle of the wind rose is the wind speed or direction. Pressing the Wind key cycles through themeasurement options. MphèKnots èm/s èèkm/h BeaufortèDirection in 5° increments.3.7 Display
Page 4 of 44.0 Minimum and maximum options.4.1. Press the Min/Max key once to view all minimum values, and twice to view all the maximum values.4.2. Minimum and maximum values are stored for indoor temperature, indoor humidity, outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity,and pressure. Rainfall and wind speed maximums are also stored. If the wind or rain maximums do not display, press theRain or Wind key.4.3. Press the Sensor key to scroll through all outdoor temperature/humidity sensors (if available).4.4. Press the Outd. key to switch between outdoor temperature, dewpoint, and windchill.4.5. Press the or key to scroll through each individual value and view the time and date of occurrence.4.5.1. The order is as follows for pressing the key (the ç key reverses the order):4.5.1.1. Indoor temperature4.5.1.2. Indoor humidity4.5.1.3. Outdoor temperature. Press the Sensor key to select another sensor, if available. Press the Outd. key to viewdewpoint and windchill.4.5.1.4. Outdoor humidity4.5.1.5. Wind speed (maximum only). Press the Wind key to change unit of measurement.4.5.1.6. Rainfall amount (maximum only). Press the Rain key to switch to 1-hour or 24-hours.4.5.1.7. Air pressure4.5.1.8. All values.4.5.2. Corresponding time and date are displayed for individual minimum values.4.5.3. To switch between minimum and maximum values, press the Min/Max key at any time.4.5.4. To exit, press the çor key until all values are displayed, then press the Min/Max key.4.5.5. If no button is pressed for one minute, the display will return to the normal operating mode.4.6. Minimum & Maximum Reset: To reset minimum and/or maximum values, press and hold the Reset key for three seconds.A tone will beep and the display will show “- - -“. If this is done while viewing all minimum (or maximum) values, all minimum(or maximum) values will be reset. If this is done while viewing an individual value, only that value will be reset.5.0 Alarm Function5.1. Alarm Description: The alarm function on the WS2010 enables the user to set up to 39 alarms (if the maximum of ninetemperature/humidity sensors are used) to sound when a chosen value rises above the set maximum or below the setminimum. (For example, set the alarm to sound when the temperature falls below freezing.)5.1.1. The alarm can be set for each temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed (maximum only) values.5.2. Alarm Programming Mode: Press the and ç keys simultaneously to enter the alarm programming mode.5.2.1. “Program Mode” will be displayed below the temperature display5.2.2. The minimum alarm values are displayed. To view the maximum values, press the Min/Max key.5.2.3. Press the ç or key to view each value. Use the – or + key to increase or decrease the set value. To advance morerapidly, press the Fast key at the same time as the – or + key.5.2.4. The following is the order by pressing the key (the ç key reverses the order):5.2.4.1. Indoor temperature.5.2.4.2. Indoor humidity.5.2.4.3. Outdoor temperature. Press the Sensor key to select the desired sensor, if available.5.2.4.4. Outdoor humidity. Press the Sensor key to select the desired sensor, if available.5.2.4.5. Wind speed (maximum only). The measurement unit (mph, km/h, etc.) cannot be changed from the alarmprogramming mode; it must be changed from the normal operating mode (see section 3.6.2).5.2.4.6. Air pressure. The measurement unit can only be changed in the calibration mode (section 1.3.2.1).5.2.4.7. All alarm values are displayed.5.2.4.8. To store set alarm values, press the Store key or wait for one minute. The alarm is automatically active.5.2.5. To reset press and hold the Reset key for three seconds. An audible tone will beep and the display will display “- - -“. Ifthis is done while viewing all minimum or maximum alarm values, all corresponding values will be reset. If this is donewhile viewing an individual alarm value, only that value will be reset.5.3. Alarm Occurrence: When a value rises above or falls lower than a set value, the receiver will beep five times twice.5.3.1. The receiver will only display “AL” in the lower left corner and the value of the alarm (i.e. “32° F”)5.3.2. To deactivate the alarm, press the Alarm key. The display returns to the normal operating mode.5.3.2.1. The alarm will sound again if another value rises above or falls below the set alarm value.5.3.2.2. To view which values are above or below the alarm values (if any), press the Alarm key. Press the Alarm key toreturn to the normal operating mode.

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