La Crosse Technology LTV-R1 Wireless Rain Station User Manual 15 LTV R1 UserMan
La Crosse Technology Ltd. Wireless Rain Station 15 LTV R1 UserMan
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CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................................
LCD Features ......................................................................
LTV-R1 Rain Sensor .............................................................
Quick Startup Instructions ....................................................
Detailed Startup Instructions ................................................
Settings .............................................................................
Current Rainfall Readings .....................................................
Reset Current Rain Readings .................................................
24 Hour Rainfall Alert ..........................................................
Deactivate Alert ..................................................................
Rain Cylinder Graph .............................................................
Rainfall History: by Month ....................................................
Reset History by Month ........................................................
Rainfall History: by Date Range .............................................
Change Batteries ................................................................
Search for Rain Sensor ........................................................
Factory Restart ...................................................................
Replace Sensor ...................................................................
Position Rain Sensor ............................................................
Position Rain Station ............................................................
Visit Us on Social Media .......................................................
Specications .....................................................................
Care and Maintenance .........................................................
Warranty and Support .........................................................
FCC Statement ...................................................................
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LTV-R1 Rain Sensor
Lets identify the parts of the rain sensor.
Base
Funnel
Release Tabs
Funnel
Rocker
Battery
Release Tabs
An extra piece of plastic used for repositioning the battery
compartment correctly. After batteries are installed, make
sure this alignment tab is facing the front of the Base to
lock all four Battery Release Tabs back into place.
Quick Startup Instructions
1. Insert 2 AA batteries into the rain sensor. Observe correct polarity.
Remove the Twist Tie securing the rocker for shipment.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries into the rain station. Observe correct polarity.
3. Optional: Tip the rocker of the rain sensor to simulate rain and
receive a reading on the rain station.
4. Leave 5-10 feet apart for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, with station
and sensor connected, move the rain sensor outside to an open
area. (Position Rain Sensor-- Page 13)
5. Use Setting to program the rain station.
Alignment Tab
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Important: Remove
the twist tie from
below the rocker. The
twist tie secured the
rocker for shipment
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1. Insert 2- AA batteries into the rain sensor according to polarity.
• Press the Funnel Release Tabs on each end and lift off the funnel.
• Pinch the four Battery Released Tabs under the rocker, to access
battery compartment.
Detailed Startup Instructions
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TIME ALARM
2. Insert 2- AA batteries into the rain station according to polarity.
AA
AA
Note: The station will show the
software version number for two
seconds after batteries are installed.
3. Allow sensor and station to sit together for 15 minutes before
placing sensor outside in open area.
4. Set language, time, date etc.
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Important: Remove the twist tie
from below the rocker. The twist tie
secured the rocker for shipment
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Settings
Settings menu order:
1. Language (English, Spanish)
2. Beep ON/OFF
3. Time Format
4. Hour
5. Minute
6. Year
7. Month
8. Date
9. Unit (Inches/Millimeters of Rain)
10. Temperature Fahrenheit/Celsius
To begin:
• Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu.
• Press and release the + or - button to adjust a value.
• Press and release the SET button to conrm and move to next item
and to exit at the end of the settings menu.
Language English | Espanol Beep ON|OFF
Time Format Hour
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Current Rainfall Readings
Press and release the ALERT/RAIN button to toggle Current readings:
NOW:
• Rain from the start of a rain event, until
there is no additional rain accumulation
for 30 minutes.
• Resets to zero after 30 minutes of no
additional rainfall.
ONE HR:
• Rainfall that has accumulated during the
past one hour period.
• Example: If current time is 6:49, 1HR rain
is accumulated total between 5:50 to
6:49.
24HR:
• Rainfall based on past 24 hours of time.
• At each full hour, 1HR is recorded.
• This is a running total.
7 DAYS:
• Rainfall of last 7 consecutive 24HR
readings.
• Updates each day at 12am (midnight).
• Not subject to the calendar.
• Be sure time is set.
MONTH:
• Current Month. Ex: January 1-31.
• Current days rainfall added to month at
12am (midnight).
• Resets the rst day of the month
YEAR:
• Past 12 months rain accumulated total.
• This is a running total.
• Example: If current month is May 2018,
the Year setting will show the total rain
accumulation from June 2017 - May 2018.
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Note: As time passes without rain, the 1 hour, 24 hour, and 7 day rain
totals will count down to zero.
TOTAL:
• Total rainfall since station was powered on
or reset.
Reset Current Rain Readings
• Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds to reset all current rainfall
readings at the same time.
• All current rainfall reading s will be set to 0.00.
• This is useful if you accidentally added a rain reading when
positioning the sensor.
24-Hour Rainfall Alert
1. Hold the ALERT/RAIN button 3 seconds to set 24 hr rain alerts
2. The RAIN ALERT and ON/OFF will appear. Press and release the +
or - button to turn ON/OFF.
3. Press the ALERT/RAIN button to conrm and select the rain alert
value.
4. The rain alert value and SET VALUE will show. Press and release the
+ or - button to adjust the alert value.
5. Press the ALERT/RAIN button to conrm and exit.
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• When armed alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times, once
per minute, until out of alert range.
• The ashing alert icon will indicate alert.
• Press any button to stop the temp alert sound. The alert icon will
ash while value is in alert range.
Deactivate Alert
1. Hold the ALERT/RAIN button 3 seconds to view alert.
2. Use the + or - button to turn alert OFF.
Rain Cylinder Graph
• The cylinder graph is a visual representation of rain readings.
• The graph will change appearance according to rain reading you are
viewing.
• When rainfall exceeds 2 inches, the graph remains at full.
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Rainfall History: by Month
View up to 12 months of past rainfall totals, one month at a time.
1. Press and release the MONTH/HISTORY button to view rainfall
history by the month.
2. Use the + or - button to toggle thru individual months.
The rainfall total for the selected month will display.
3. Press the MONTH/HISTORY button to exit history mode.
• While viewing History by the Month, hold the RESET button for
5 seconds to reset that month’s history to “---”.
Reset History by Month
View rainfall by selected date range.
1. Hold the FIND/DATA button for 3 seconds to select rain history
total.
2. DATE SINCE will display. Use the + or - button to select the
starting month.
3. Press and release the FIND/DATA button to move to starting date.
Use the + or - button to select a starting date.
Rainfall History: by Date Range
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4. Press and release the FIND/DATA button to select ending month and
date.
5. DATE TO will display. Use the + or - button to select a ending
month.
6. Press and release the FIND/DATA button to move to ending date.
Use the + or - button to select a ending date.
7. Press and release the FIND/DATA button to view the total rainfall
(RANGE TOTAL) for the selected date range.
Change Batteries
• It is recommended to change batteries in the rain station and rain
sensor at the same time.
1. Replace batteries in the rain sensor and in the rain station.
2. Press the SENSOR button to view ID then hold the SENSOR button
for 3 seconds to search for rain sensor.
8. Hold the FIND/DATA button for 3 seconds to exit History mode.
Note: If not buttons are press for 20 seconds the station will return to
normal rain display.
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• Press and release the SENSOR button to view the sensor ID for up to
20 seconds.
• While viewing ID, hold the SENSOR button for 3 seconds to search
for the rain sensor.
• The sensor reception icon will animate until the sensor signal is
received, or for 3 minutes, if there is no signal available.
Search for Rain Sensor
• If the station loses connection with the sensor for more than 10
minutes, it will automatically begin searching for the lost sensor for
2 minutes.
• If the station hasn’t received the sensor’s signal after 30 minutes, it
will again perform a search, this time for 3 minutes.”
• If the station still hasn’t received the sensor’s signal after 60
minutes, it will perform another 3 minute search, and then continued
3 minutes searches every 30 minutes after that until the reception is
found.
Factory Restart
A Factory Restart returns the station to its default settings (erases
history) and to “out of the box” condition.
1. Be sure you have fresh batteries in sensor and station.
2. Bring the sensor within 15 feet of the station.
3. Hold the SENSOR and RESET buttons together for 5 seconds to
reset the station.
4. Keep sensor close to station for 15 minutes, to sync properly.
5. After 15 minutes, return the sensor to its outdoor location.
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Position Rain Sensor
1. Mount in an open area for a more accurate rain count.
2. Install the Rain sensor on a level platform that is stationary.
3. Insert one, two, or three mounting screws (not included) through
the holes in the base of the rain sensor.
4. Ideally, the rain sensor should be mounted at least 6 ft in the
air and have a direct line of sight to the display.
5. The rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic
cleaning of debris or insects.
6. The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station is
over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or
oors.
7. For video instruction, please visit:
http://bit.ly/Rain_SensorMounting
In the event your sensor is damaged and needs to be replaced, you
will need to delete the existing sensor’s ID in order to add the replace-
ment sensor.
1. Press the SENSOR button to view sensor ID.
2. Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds to delete the old sensor’s ID.
3. Install batteries in replacement sensor.
4. Press and release the SENSOR button to view sensor area (ID will
show dashes).
5. Hold the SENSOR button 3 seconds to search. When sensor
connects, the new sensor ID and the readings will show.
Note: All rain readings should still be on the station.
Replace Sensor
Position Rain Station
The station has a built-in base that allows it to easily stand on its own.
Perfect for any desk or table.
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Indoor
Temperature Range 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Update Interval About every 48 seconds
Power
Rain Station 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life
Dimensions
Station and Sensor over 12 months when using reputable brands
Rain Station 4.27” L x 1.48” W x 3.88” H
(108 x 38 x 99 mm)
6.00” L x 5.10” W x 4.21” H
(152 x 130 x 107mm)
LTV-R1 Rain Sensor
LTV-R1 Rain Sensor 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Rain
Rain Reading Up to 393.6 inches (9999 mm)
Transmission Range Distance: Over 330ft. (100 meters)
RF 915MHz (open air)
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized changes
or modications to this equipment. Such changes or modications could void the user authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter
All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in part, or duplicated
or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical process without the written permission of
the publisher. This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly
checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any
technical error or printing error, or their consequences.
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FCC Statement
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from date of purchase) on this
product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.
Before returning a product, please contact our friendly customer support with questions or visit our
online help:
Phone: 1-608-782-1610
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Warranty and Support
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium, or Rechargeable Batteries.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment when it is not used for an extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
Care and Maintenance
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