La Crosse Technology TX28U Thermo-hygro Transmitter User Manual WS 9020U InstrManual
La Crosse Technology Ltd. Thermo-hygro Transmitter WS 9020U InstrManual
Manual
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WS-9020U
915MHZ
INTELLIGENT WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
FEATURES:
The Intelligent Interlligent weather station
INSTANT TRANSMISSION is the state-
of-the-art 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!
This product offers:
Hanging hole
Battery
compartment
LCD
Display
Function Keys Removable Stand
Weather
information
text
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• WWVB Radio-controlled time with manual setting option
• WWVB reception ON/OFF (user selectable)
• 12/24 hour time display
• Time zone option ±12 hours
• Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year)
• Weather forecasting with 4 weather icons and weather tendency
indicator
• Temperature display in °F/ºC
• Humidity display as RH%
• Indoor temperature and humidity display with MIN/MAX and
time/date of recording
• Outdoor temperature and humidity display with MIN/MAX and
time/date of recording
• Low/High outdoor temperature alarm
• Relative air pressure unit in hPa or inHg
• Air pressure tendency indicator for last 12h (bar graph format)
• “Intelligent” weather information display
• Can receive up to 3 transmitters
• LCD contrast selectable
• Low battery indicator
• Display in 5 languages selectable: English, German, French, Italian
and Spanish
• Wall mounting or table standing
The Remote Temperature/Humidity Sensor
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and
humidity to the intelligent weather station by 915
MHz signal
• Weather resistant casing
• Wall mounting case
• Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and
sunshine
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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE
Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid
rechargeable batteries.
1. Have the intelligent weather station and remote
temperature/humidity sensor 3 to 5 feet apart.
2. Batteries should be out of both the intelligent weather station and
remote temperature/humidity sensor units for 10 minutes.
3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature/humidity
sensor first then into the intelligent weather station.
4. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES.
In this time the intelligent weather station and remote
temperature/humidity sensor will start to talk to each other and the
display will show the temperature/humidity, outdoor
temperature/humidity. If the intelligent weather station does not display
all information after the 5 minutes please retry the set up as stated
above. After all information has been displayed for 5 minutes you can
place your sensors outdoors and set your time.
Important Notes on Set-up and Operation
• The remote temperature/humidity sensor should be placed in a
dry, shaded area.
• Fog and mist will not harm your remote temperature/humidity
sensor but direct rain must be avoided.
• 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 can have up to 30 feet of
resistance and an interior wall can have up to 20 feet of
resistance. Your distance plus resistance should not exceed 330
ft. in a straight line.
• The remote temperature/humidity sensor transmits a signal every
4 seconds. After the batteries have been installed, the intelligent
weather station will search for the signal for a duration of 45
seconds. If there is no temperature or humidity 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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• If a button is pressed before the intelligent weather station
receives the signal from the remote temperature/humidity sensor,
you will need to follow the battery installation procedure again.
To complete the set up of your new wireless intelligent weather station
after the 5 minutes have passed please follow the steps that follow in
the “Manual settings”.
Note:
If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency of 915MHz
for 45 seconds, the frequency is changed to 920MHz and the learning is
tried for another 45 seconds. If it is still not successful the reception is
tried for 45 seconds on 910MHz. This will also be done during re-
synchronization.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE
INTELLIGENT WEATHER STATION
The intelligent weather station uses 3
AA (alkaline recommended) batteries.
When the batteries need to be
replaced the low battery symbol will
appear on the LCD. To install and
replace the batteries, please follow the
steps below:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert batteries observing the
correct polarity (see battery
compartment marking).
3. Replace battery cover.
HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE
REMOTE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR
The remote temperature/humidity sensor uses 2 x AA
IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the
batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Remove the battery cover at the front side with a
small screwdriver.
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2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see battery
compartment marking).
3. Replace the battery cover on the unit.
Note:
When changing the 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 intelligent weather station in the first
few minutes of power being supplied to it.
BATTERY CHANGE:
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual
basis to ensure optimum accuracy of these units.
Please participate in the preservation of the environment.
Return used batteries to an authorized facility.
ABOUT 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 and date 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 Intelligent
weather station. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere,
reception is very limited during daylight hours. The intelligent 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. For more information on the atomic clock and WWVB
please see the NIST website at
http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/wwvb.htm.
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FUNCTION KEYS:
Intelligent weather station:
The intelligent weather station has 5 easy to use function keys on the
right side of the unit.
SET key
• Press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes: LCD
contrast, 12/24 hour time display, time zone, Daylight time saving
ON/OFF, manual time setting, calendar, WWVB ON/OFF, ºF/ºC
temperature unit, pressure unit, relative pressure setting and
language display
• Confirm key inside weather alarm setting mode
• Reset individual MIN/MAX temperature/humidity record
SET key
MAX/+ key
CH key
MIN/- key
A
LARM ke
y
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• Stop the alarm during weather alarm ringing
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CH key (Channel key)
• Select channel 1, 2, or 3 (if more than 1 transmitter is used)
• Exit setting mode
• Re-detect new transmitters signal for all channels
• Stop the alarm during weather alarm ringing
MAX/+ key
• Display MAX indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
records with time of recording
• Increase all values in manual setting modes
• Increase the weather alarm values
• Stop the alarm during weather alarm ringing
• Reset max/min record
MIN/- key
• Display MIN indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity records
with time of recording
• Decrease all values in manual setting modes
• Decrease the weather alarm values
• Stop the alarm during weather alarm ringing
• Reset max/min record
ALARM key
• Enter the weather alarm time setting mode
• Set next weather alarm in weather alarm setting mode
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A
ir pressure
history bar
graph
LCD SCREEN
The LCD screen is split into 6 sections displaying the information for
outdoor data, indoor data, time and date, weather forecast, air pressure
and air pressure history, weather information display.
Outdoor
temperature
in °F or ºC
Indoor relative
humidity in
RH%
A
ir pressure
tendency
indicator
Indoor Temperature
in °F or ºC
Outdoor
transmitter
identification
number
Calendar
display
WWVB reception icon
(for WWVB time)
Weather
forecast icon
Relative air
pressure
display in
hPa or inHg
Weather display information in English,
German, French, Italian and Spnish
Time
display
Outdoor relative
humidity in
RH%
Signal reception
icon*
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*When the signal is successfully received by the weather station, this
signal reception will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not
be shown in LCD) So the user can easily see whether the last reception
is successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short
blinking of the icon shows that a reception is being done now.
MANUAL SETTINGS:
The following manual settings can be changed when pressing and
holding the SET key for approximately 4 seconds:
• LCD contrast setting
• 12/24 hour time display
• Time zone setting
• Daylight time saving ON/OFF
• Manual time setting
• Calendar setting
• WWVB time reception ON/OFF setting
• °F/°C temperature unit setting
• Air pressure unit setting
• Relative pressure value setting
• Language display setting
LCD CONTRAST SETTING
The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from LCD 1 to LCD8
(default setting is LCD 5):
1. Press and hold the SET key for around 4 seconds until the digit
start flashing.
2. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to view all levels of contrast.
3. Select the desired LCD contrast. Confirm with the SET key and
enter in the 12/24 Time Display setting.
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING:
Last digit flashing
Digit flashing
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The time display can be set to view time as 12/24 hour format. The
default time display mode is “12h”. To set to “24h” time display:
1. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to toggle the value.
2. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Time Zone setting.
TIME ZONE SETTING
The time zone can be set ±12 hour. The default time zone is set to
Eastern Time zone (“EST”). To set a different time zone:
1. The current time zone value starts flashing.
2. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the time zone. The MAX/+ key
increases the value and the MIN/- key decreases the value in
consecutive 1 hour intervals.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Daylight time saving
On/Off setting.
DAYLIGHT TIME SAVING ON/ OFF SETTING
User may selection On/Off to the function of daylight time saving
function.
1. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to turn OFF the daylight time saving
function.
3. Confirm the setting with the SET key and enter the Manual Time
setting.
MANUAL TIME SETTING:
In case the intelligent 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.
Digit flashing
Flashing
Digit flashing
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1. The hour digit will start flashing.
2. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the hour.
3. Press again the SET key to switch to the minutes. The minute
digits start flashing.
4. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the minutes.
5. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Calendar setting.
Note:
The unit will still try to receive the signal between 0:00 and 6:00 am
every day despite it being manually set, if 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.
CALENDAR SETTING:
The date default of the intelligent weather station is 1. 1. in the year
2005. Once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is
automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date
can also be set manually.
1. The year starts flashing.
Minutes
flashing
Hour
flashing
Year
"Date. Month." (for 24h time display)
"Month. Date." (for 12h time display)
Weekday
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2. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the year. The range runs from
2005 to 2030.
3. Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the month
setting. The month starts flashing.
4. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the month.
5. Press the SET key again to confirm and to enter the date setting
mode. The date starts flashing.
6. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the date.
7. Confirm all calendar settings with the SET key and enter the
WWVB Time Reception ON/OFF setting.
WWVB TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
In area 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. (Default setting is ON).
4. The digit “ON” will start flashing on the LCD.
5. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to turn OFF the time reception
function.
6. Confirm with the SET key and enter the ºF/ºC Temperature Unit
setting.
Note:
If the WWVB time reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock
will not perform any reception of the WWVB time as long as the WWVB
OFF function is activated.
The WWVB reception icon will not be displayed on the LCD.
°F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING
Flashing
Flashing
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Digit flashing
The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in
°F or °C. (default °F)
1. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to toggle between “°F” or “°C”.
2. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Air Pressure Unit
setting.
RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING
The relative air pressure unit can be set in inHg or hPa unit. (default unit
is inHg).
1. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to toggle between “inHg”, “hPa” or
“mmHg”
2. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Relative Pressure Value
setting.
Note:
The default reference pressure value of the barometer is 29.91 inHg
(1013 hPa). For an exact measurement it is necessary to first adjust
the barometer to your local relative air pressure (related to
elevation above sea level). Ask for the present atmospheric pressure
of your home area (Local weather service, calibrated instruments in
public buildings, airport).
RELATIVE PRESSURE VALUE SETTING
The default relative pressure value is 29.91 inHg (1013 hPa). This
corresponds to the average air pressure. Pressure below this is referred
to as low-pressure area (weather to become worse), pressure above as
high-pressure area (weather to improve). The relative air pressure can
be manually set to another value within the range of 28.35 to 30.72 inHg
(960 – 1040 hPa) for a better reference.
Flashing
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1. The current relative pressure value will start flashing
2. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to increase or decrease the value.
Keep holding the key allows the value to advance faster.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Language display
setting.
Note:
This calibration facility is useful for those users living at various
elevations above sea level, but wanting their air pressure display based
on sea level elevation.
LANGUAGE DISPLAY SETTING:
The language for the calendar and “Intelligent” weather information
display can be set to view in German (D), French (F), Italian (I), Spanish
(S) & English (E) Default setting is English. To set another language:
1. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the desired language.
2. Confirm with the SET key and exit the Manual settings.
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TO EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODE
To exit the manual setting anytime during the manual setting modes,
press the CH key anytime or wait for automatic timeout. The mode will
return to normal time display.
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY:
The first LCD section can show the outdoor temperature, the reception
indicator, the minimum or maximum reading. A number in the bottom
part will also be shown if more than one transmitter has been used.
INDOOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND INDOOR
TEMPERATURE:
The indoor temperature and humidity data are automatically updated
and displayed in the second section of the LCD.
TOGGLING BETWEEN MIN/MAX INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
RECORDINGS:
To toggle between the current, minimum and maximum data and the
times they were recorded, press the MIN/- key for viewing the minimum
values, and press the MAX/+ key for viewing the maximum values
(shown in MIN or Max displays).
When pressing the MIN/- or the MAX/+ key, the MIN and the MAX data
will be displayed as following sequences:
Indoor relative
humidity in %
Indoor temperature
in °F or ºC
Outdoor temperature
in °F or °C
Transmitter identification number (only if there
is more than one transmitter)
Outdoor reception signal
Outdoor humidity
display in RH%
MIN/MAX icon
Outdoor temperature
alarm icon
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1. MAX or MIN outdoor temperature data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash
1. MAX or MIN outdoor humidity data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash
2. MAX or MIN indoor temperature data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash
3. MAX or MIN indoor humidity data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash
4. Return to current indoor and outdoor data.
ADDING SENSORS (OPTIONAL)
The WS-9020U is able to receive signals from 3 remote themo-hygro
sensors (TX28U-IT). These extra transmitters can be purchased
through the same dealer as this unit
TO SET-UP OF MULTIPLE SENSORS
1. Remove all the batteries from the receiver and sensor(s) and wait
60 seconds. During these 60 seconds, press any button 20 times
to discharge any excess power.
2. Insert the batteries to the first Thermo-hygro sensor.
3. Within 2 minutes of powering up the first sensor, insert the
batteries to the Weather Station. Once the batteries are in place,
all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following the
indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, time as 12:00, calendar,
weather icons 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 and humidity from the first sensor
(channel 1) should then be displayed on the Weather station. If
this does not happen and the signal reception icon is not shown,
after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both
units and reset from step 1.
5. Insert the batteries to the second sensor as soon as the outdoor
temperature and humidity readings from the first sensor are
displayed on the Weather station.
NOTE: You must insert the batteries into the second sensor
within 45 seconds of reception of the first sensor.
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6. The outdoor temperature and humidity from the second sensor
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 sensor 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 sensor
will be displayed and the channel icon will shift back to "1" once
the third sensor is successfully received. If this is not happen, user
shall restart the setting up from step 1.
NOTE: You must insert the batteries into the third sensor
within 45 seconds of reception of the second sensor.
IMPORTANT: Transmission problems will arise if the setting for
multiple sensors is not followed 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.
TO VIEW MIN/MAX INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECORDS:
To toggle between the current, minimum and maximum data and the
times they were recorded, press the MIN/- key for viewing the minimum
values, and press the MAX/+ key for viewing the maximum values
(shown in MIN or Max displays).
When pressing the MIN/- or the MAX/+ key, the MIN and the MAX data
will be displayed as following sequences:
1. MAX or MIN outdoor temperature data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash.
2. MAX or MIN outdoor humidity data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash.
Max icon
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3. MAX or MIN indoor temperature data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash.
4. MAX or MIN indoor humidity data with time and date of
recordings. Data will flash.
5. Return to current indoor and outdoor data.
TO VIEW THE MIN/MAX DATA FROM DIFFERENT
TRANSMITTERS
When more than 1 transmitter used
1. To toggle between transmitters, press the CH key:
Once to show transmitter 2
Twice to show transmitter 3
Three times to return to transmitter 1
2. While the outdoor MIN/MAX humidity and temperature date is
being displayed, press the CH key. The display will toggle
between the different channels MIN/MAX data.
Note:
For example, when the MIN outdoor temperature data is displayed and
the MAX/+ key is pressed, MAX data outdoor temperature will be
displayed. If the MAX outdoor temperature data is displayed and the
MIN/- key is pressed, MIN outdoor data will be displayed.
While MIN/MAX data is displayed, the channel can be changed by
pressing the CH key.
TO RESET THE MIN/MAX VALUES TO CURRENT VALUES:
To reset individual indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX values to current
values:
1. Press the MAX/+, MIN/- and CH key to select the desired
MIN/MAX value.
2. Press the SET key to reset the selected value to current value
Note:
To reset all indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX values to current values,
press and hold the MAX/+ or MIN/- key for 3 seconds.
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OUTDOOR CHANNEL RE-LEARN MODE
In case the temperature data in a particular outdoor channel often
shows “--.-“ due to low battery level or false reset of a transmitter, that
transmitter can be set up again.
To re-learn ALL channels:
Press and hold the CH key for 3 seconds (outdoor reception signal will
show next to channel display).
WEATHER ALARM SETTING
The intelligent weather station can be set to alert when a specific
weather condition is reach.
The following Weather Alarm settings can be changed when
pressing and holding the ALARM key for approximately 4 seconds:
• LOW outdoor temperature alarm
• HIGH outdoor temperature alarm
Default alarm values:
Low 32ºF Temperature
alarm High 86ºF
LOW OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALARM SETTING
Note:
The outdoor temperature alarm can only be set for channel 1
transmitter.
To set the LOW outdoor temperature alarm (default OFF):
1. Press and hold the ALARM key for about 3 seconds to enter the
alarm setting mode.
The On/ Off
icon is flashing
Weather alarm
indicator
alarm icon
(low alarm) alarm value
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2. Press the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the alarm ON or OFF.
3. Press the SET key to enter the alarm value setting (alarm value
flashing)
4. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the alarm value.
5. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the HIGH outdoor
temperature alarm setting.
HIGH OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALARM SETTING
1. The On/ Off icon is flashing. Press the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to
activate the alarm ON/OFF.
2. Press the SET key to enter the alarm value setting (alarm value
flashing)
3. Use the MAX/+ or MIN/- key to set the alarm value.
4. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the HIGH outdoor
temperature alarm setting.
Note:
• The outdoor temperature alarm is only applicable to Channel 1.
• The alarm icon “ “ (outdoor high alarm) or “ “ (outdoor
low alarm) will be shown in normal display when the weather alarm
is set ON.
When the alarming outdoor temperature is reached, the alarm will
sound. The weather alarm indicator , high or low alarm icon and the
The On/ Off
icon is flashing
Weather alarm
indicator
alarm icon
(high alarm)
alarm value
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temperature reading will be flashing on LCD. The alarm will sound for
120 seconds if no one stops the alarm.
User may press any key to stop the buzzer ringing. Then the weather
alarm indicator, alarm icon and the temperature reading will be still
flashing but the sound is stopped.
If the alarm key is not pressed, the weather alarm indicator will keep
flashing, indicating that alarming tem,perature has been reached before.
User may presses the Alarm key once to switch off the weather alarm
indicator.
WEATHER ALARM OPERATIONS
WEATHER ALARMS
The Weather alarms are settable for when certain weather conditions
are met according to the users requirements. For example, the user can
set the thresholds for the outdoor temperature to +104°F (+40ºC) (high)
and +14ºF
(-10°C) (low), whilst only enabling the high alarm and disabling the low
alarm (i.e. temperatures < +14ºF (-10°C) won’t trigger alarm, but
temperatures > +104ºF (+40°C) will).
Alarm setting Minimum Maximum
Outdoor Temperature -40°F (40ºC) +139.8°F (59.9ºC)
HYSTERESIS
To compensate for fluctuation of the measured data, which may cause
the weather alarm to sound constantly if the measured reading is close
to user set level, a hysteresis function has been implemented for each
weather alarm. For example, if the high temperature alarm is set to
+77°F (+25°C) and the current value moves to +77°F (+25°C), the alarm
will be activated (if it has been enabled). Now when the temperature
drops to +76.8°F (+24.9°C) or below and thereafter again increases to
beyond +78°F (+25°C), the data will be blinking, but no alarm will be
activated. It has to drop to below +75.2°F (+24°C) (with a pre-set
hysteresis of 2ºF (1°C)) so that the alarm can be produced again.
Hysteresis values for the various weather data types are given in the
following table:
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Sunny Cloudy with
sunny
intervals
Cloudy Rainy
Weather data Hysteresis
Temperature 2°F
Humidity 3% RH
Air pressure 0.03 inHg
WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY:
WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS:
There are 4 weather icons in the fourth section of LCD which can be
displayed in any of the following combinations:
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 intelligent weather
station to register. However, if the icon displayed is a sun or rainy, 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. It
simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is
expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy.
The change of weather forecast icon is in accord to the relationship
between current relative pressure and the pressure change since last
three hours.
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If the weather is changing, both old weather icon and new weather icon
will be shown with weather tendency indicator (animated arrows). If the
weather has not changed within 6 hours, only the new weather icon in
the middle display will be shown.
Examples of changing weather icons:
Note:
After initial set up of the intelligent weather station with the setting of the
relative value, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for
the next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the intelligent
weather station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and
therefore result in a more accurate forecast.
If the intelligent 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), set again the
relative air pressure value, and discard the weather forecast for the next
12-24 hours. By doing this, the intelligent 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 of altitude.
AIR PRESSURE TENDENCY INDICATOR
The air pressure tendency indicators are located on the left side of the
air pressure display, below the weather icons, and they work
independently from the weather forecast icons. The air pressure
tendency indicator pointing upward or downward directions is displayed
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based on comparing the difference of the air pressure recorded during a
full hour time frame.
Note:
• An upward air pressure tendency indicator means that there is an
increase in air pressure within the past 4 hours.
• A downard air pressure tendency indicator means that there is an
decrease in air pressure within the past 4 hours.
AIR PRESSURE
The fifth section of the sections of the LCD show the relative air
pressure and the air pressure history.
The reference relative air pressure can be set between 28.35 to 30.72
inHg (960 to 1040hPa). See “Relative pressure value setting” in
manual setting.
BAR GRAPH DISPLAY
Depending on programming conditions, display of the history of air
pressure in form of a graph consisting of vertical bars.
AIR PRESSURE HISTORY
The bar graph of the electronic barometer shows the air pressure
history of the past 12 hours in 7 steps.
-12 h -9h -6h -3h -2h -1h 0h
4.5hPa
3hPa
1.5hPa
0hPa
-1.5hPa
-3hPa
-4.5hPa
A
ir pressure over the last 12 hours
A
ir pressure
changes in hPa
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The horizontal axis represents the last 12 hours air pressure recording
(-12, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, and 0 hour, from right to left). The bars are
plotted at each of the 7 steps and give the trend over the recorded
period. The scale on the right compares the result. The ″0″ in the middle
of this scale determines the current air pressure.
The vertical axis represents the air pressure changes in hPa (4.5, 3, 1.5,
“0” represents the current air pressure). Each change (±1.5, ±3, ±4.5;
the other values are not shown on the vertical axis but can be
determined) shows in inches of mercury (hPa), how high or low the past
air pressure was as compared to the current one. If the bars are rising it
indicates that the weather is getting better due to an increase in air
pressure. If the bars go down it indicates a drop of the air pressure and
the weather is expected to get worse from the present time ″0″.
At every full hour the current air pressure is used as a basis for the
display of a new graph bar. The existing graph is then moved one bar to
the left.
Note:
For accurate barometric pressure trend, the intelligent weather station
should operate at the same altitude. For example, it should not be move
from the ground to the second floor of the house. Should the unit be
moved to a new location, discard readings for the next 12 – 36 hours.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
The low battery indicator will be displayed in the LCD when the battery
power of the intelligent weather station is low. It is recommended to
replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum
accuracy of the intelligent weather station.
Note: After battery change, both the intelligent weather station and the
transmitter(s) need to be reset (see note ”Setting up”)
WEATHER INFORMATIONDISPLAY
The weather information display located at the last section of the LCD
will display the weather forecast based on data received from channel 1
and the air pressure.
The intelligent weather station will automatically display the following
information:
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• Maximum temperature of the day
• Minimum temperature of the day
• Probability of the weather forecast
• Time frame for the weather forecast
• Probability of snowfall
• Probability of fog
• Probability of glazed frost
• Probability of tempest
• Probability of strong wind
• Probability of storm
• Forecast for lowest night temperature
English
German French
Italian Spanish
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DETAILED INFORMATION SHOWN IN THE WEATHER DISPLAY:
Language selected
English German French Italian Spanish
Forecast
period
6 hours
Vorhersageda
uer
6 Stunden
Period
prevision
6 heures
Durata prev.
6 ore Periodo prev.
6 horas
Timeframe for
weather
forecast
12 hours
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
12 Stunden
24 Stunden
36 Stunden
48 Stunden
12 heures
24 heures
36 heures
48 heures
12 ore
24 ore
36 ore
48 ore
12 horas
24 horas
36 horas
46 horas
Forecast
Index 65% Prognose
Index 65% Prévision
Index 65% Indice
Previsione
65%
Indice
Prevision 65%
Probability of
weather
forecast
Index 70%
Index 75%
Index 80%
Index 85%
Index 70%
Index 75%
Index 80%
Index 85%
Index 70%
Index 75%
Index 80%
Index 85%
Indice 70%
Indice 75%
Indice 80%
Indice 85%
Indice 70%
Indice 75%
Indice 80%
Indice 85%
Maximum
temperature
of the day
MaxTemp
xx.xºF
Today xx :xx
MaxTemp
xx.xºF
Heute xx :xx
MaxTemp
xx.xºF
Du Jour xx :xx
TempMax
xx.xºF
Oggi xx :xx
TempMax
xx.xºF
Hoy xx : xx
Minimum
temperature
of the day
MinTemp
xx.xºF
Today xx :xx
MinTemp
xx.xºF
Heute xx :xx
MinTemp
xx.xºF
Du Jour xx :xx
TempMin
xx.xºF
Oggi xx :xx
TempMin
xx.xºF
Hoy xx :xx
Snowfall
Index 65% Schnee
Index 65% Neige
Index 65% Indice
Neve 65% Indice
Nieve 65%
Probability of
snowfall
Index 75% Index 75% Index 75% Neve 75% Nieve 75%
Fog
Index 80% Nebel
Index 80% Brouillard
Index 80% Indice
Nebbia 80% Indice
Niebla 80%
Probability of
fog
ndex 85% Index 85% Index 85% Indice 85% Indice 85%
Probability of
glazed frost Glazed frost
Index 75% Rauhreif
Index 75% Givre
Index 75% Indice
Brina 75% Indice
Escarcha 75%
Probability of
tempest Tempest
Index 80% Gewitter
Index 80% Orage
Index 80% Indice
Temporal 80% Indice
Tormenta 80%
Probability of
strong winds Strong wind
Index 80% Starkwind
Index 80% Vent Fort
Index 80% Indice
Vento forte
80%
Indice viento
Forte 80%
Probability of
storm Storm
Index 75% Sturm
Index 75% Tempête
Index 75% Indice
Tempesta 75% Indice
Tempestad
75%
Forecast
lowest night
temperature
Forecast
lowest
Nighttemp xxºF
Min Erwartete
Nachttemp
xxºF
Prevision temp
Min nuit xxºF Previsione
temp
Min notte xxºF
Prevision temp
Min noche
xxºF
Note:
• The forecast period, forecast index and today maximum/minimum
temperature will always be shown on the LCD.
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• The Forcast lowest night temperature will be displayed between
8:00 pm to 6:00 am
• Other information will be show when a specific weather event
happened that has been calculated by the unique algorithm of the
intelligent weather station.
REMOTE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY SENSOR / 915MHZ
RECEPTION CHECK
The outdoor temperature and humidity is measured and transmitted
about every 4 seconds.
The transmission range of the remote temperature/humidity sensor may
be affected by the ambient temperature. At cold temperatures the
transmitting distance may be decreased. Please bear this in mind when
placing the transmitter.
To install the remote temperature/humidity sensor outside, choose
a shady and dry place. Before fixing the remote
temperature/humidity sensor with the enclosed screws, wait for 30
minutes to see if the indoor display is able to scan the signal from
this location. Obstacles (walls, windows, trees) and interfering
radio waves (PC, mobile phone, TV) can impede the reception or
limit the range (about 330 feet (100 meters) in open space)
considerably. Should interference occur, choose another location
for the remote temperature/humidity sensor and/or the intelligent
weather station.
If the outdoor temperature and humidity data are not being received
within 2 minute after setting up (or the outdoor display show “--.-“ in the
outdoor section of the intelligent weather station after
failed attempts during normal operation). Please check the following
points:
1. The distance of the intelligent weather station or remote
temperature/humidity sensor should be at least 3 to 6 feet (1.5 to
2 meters) away from any interfering sources such as computer
monitors or TV sets.
2. Avoid positioning the intelligent weather station onto or in the
immediate proximity of metal doors or window frames.
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3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers
operating on the same signal frequency (915MHz) may prevent
correct signal transmission and reception.
3. Neighbors using electrical devices operating on the 915MHz
signal frequency can also cause interference.
4. “Visibility” of the intelligent weather station and remote
temperature/humidity sensor (e.g. through a window) increases
the range.
Note:
When the 915MHz signal is received, do not re-open the battery cover
of either the remote temperature/humidity sensor or the intelligent
weather station, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and
force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units
(see Setting up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur.
If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all
system units have to be reset (see Setting up).
POSITIONING THE INTELLIGENT WEATHER STATION:
The intelligent weather station has been designed to be hang on a wall
or free standing.
For Free standing:
Simply attached the stand to the bottom of the unit and
place onto a flat surface.
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To wall mount
Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine.
Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature and
humidity values can be received from the desired locations.
To wall mount: 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall,
leaving the head extended out the by about 0.2”
(5mm).
2. Fold the stand of the intelligent weather station
by pushing inward and hang it onto the screw.
Remember to ensure that it locks into place
before releasing.
POSITIONING THE REMOTE TEMPERATURE / HUMIDITY
SENSOR:
The remote temperature/humidity sensor can be placed onto any flat
surface or wall mounted using the bracket which doubles as a stand or
wall mount base.
To wall mount:
1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and
plastic anchors.
Table stand/wall
mount bracket
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2. Clip the remote temperature/humidity sensor onto the bracket.
Note:
Before permanently fixing the remote temperature/humidity sensor wall
base, pace all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor
temperature and humidity readings are receivable. In event that the
signal is not received, relocate the remote temperature/humidity sensor
or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
• Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as
these may cause damage to the units and give inaccurate forecasts
and readings.
• When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only.
Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD
and casings.
• Do not submerge the units in water.
• Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and
damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type.
• Do make any repair attempts to the units. Return it to their original
point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and
tampering with the units may invalidate their guarantee.
• Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature
changes, this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings
and thereby reduce their accuracy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature measuring range:
Indoor : +40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution
-40ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution
(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)
Outdoor : -39.8°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution
-39.9ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution
(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)
Relative humidity measuring range:
Indoor : 1% to 99% with 1% resolution
(“- -” displayed when value < 1%; "99%"
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displayed if value ≥ 99%)
Outdoor : 1% to 99% with 1% resolution
(“1%” displayed when value ≤ 1%; "99%" is
played if value ≥ 99%)
Indoor temperature checking interval : every 20 seconds
Indoor humidity checking interval : every 20 seconds
Outdoor temperature reception : every 4 seconds
Outdoor humidity reception : every 4 seconds
Transmitter checking interval : every 4 seconds
Air pressure checking interval : every 20 seconds
Transmission range : up to 300 feet (100 meters)
(open space)
Power supply:
Intelligent Weather Station : 3 x AA batteries
Remote temperature/humidity sensor : 2 x AA batteries
Battery life cycle : approximately 12 months
Alkaline batteries are recommended
Dimensions (H x L x W)
Intelligent Weather Station : 6.88” x 4.72” x 1.22” / 175 x 120 x 31
mm
Remote temperature/humidity sensor : 6.39” x 1.69” x 0.90” / 160 x 43
x 23mm
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
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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
reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product.
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
USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S
REACH.
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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, Ltd
190 Main Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
Phone: 507.895.7095
Fax: 507.895.2820
e-mail:
support@lacrossetechnology.com
(warranty work)
sales@lacrossetechnology.com
(information on other products)
web:
www.lacrossetechnology.com
Questions? Instructions? Please visit:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/9020
All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form,
even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic,
mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the
publisher.
This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The
information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made
in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or
printing errors, or their consequences.
All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.
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FCC ID: OMO-TX28U
FCC DISCLAIMER
RFExposure mobil:
The internal / external antennas used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."
Statement according to FCC part 15.19:
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, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Statement according to FCC part 15.21:
Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Statement according to FCC part 15.105:
NOTE: 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