La Crosse Technology WS-1610TWC-IT User manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS

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1610

TWC

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IT

Quick Set up Manual

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Quick Set Up Manual – Professional Weather Center

Using 915MHz wireless transmission of weather data, this unique weather station can

be powered using batteries for all your weather needs in the home or office.

Carefully open and check that the following contents are complete:

Item: Consisting of: Fittings: Illustration:

Base

Station

1) Main unit

2

Thermo-

Hygro

Sensor

1) Main unit

2) Rain

protection

cover

1) Wall mounting

screws

2) Plastic

anchors for

screws

3) 2 x cable ties

Wind

Sensor

1) Main unit with

wind vane

2) 32ft cable

(already

attached the

main unit)

3) Mast holder

1) 1 x U-bolts for

mast holder

2) 2 x Washers

3) 2 x Nuts

4)

2 x cable ties

Rain

Sensor

1) Base and

funnel

2) 32ft cable

(already

attached the

main unit)

1) 2 x Screws

and Plastic

anchors

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Setting Up:

Important: Operating power is supplied to both the wind and rain sensors by the

thermo-hygro sensor

Setting up using batteries:

1) Sensors: Pull and remove the protective rain cover of the Thermo-Hygro

Sensor to reveal 2 socket ports and the battery cover. Insert the cables of the

wind and rain sensors in the correctly marked sockets. Slide open the battery

Thermo-Hygro Sensor

Weather center

Battery compartment

Sockets for wind

and rain sensor

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compartment and checking the correct polarity insert 2 x AA IEC, LR6 1.5V

batteries and replace the cover and rain cover

2) Base Station: Now open the battery cover at the back of the unit and checking

the correct polarity insert 3 x AA IEC, LR6 1.5V batteries and replace the battery

cover

Performing a function test and Setting time manually:

1. After powering up the units, the base station has to synchronize to the sensors

before the weather data can be received.

2. Afterwards, the Weather Station will start receiving data from the transmitter.

The outdoor temperature, humidity, windchill and wind speed should then be

displayed on the Weather Station. If this does not happen after 30 seconds, the

batteries will need to be removed from both units. You will have to start again

from the beginning.

3. You may then check all cables for correct connection and all components for

correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane,

tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw, etc.

4. Time and date shall be manually set.

5. After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to

the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is

finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be

ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen

mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the 915

MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing the

mounting locations.

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Note:

•

Should any outdoor data not be received from the sensors (when “- - -“ is

displayed), check all cables are correctly installed. Then user shall remove the

batteries from all units and redo the set-up procedures after about 5 minutes.

•

Wind speeds that read zero does not mean reception failure, it simply means

that there was no wind at the time of reading the data.

Mounting the units:

Users must take their surroundings into consideration before deciding which method

is best suited for them. Connection by cable is advantageous in that data from the

sensors to the base station is interference free. Using 915MHz wireless transmission

gives users little restriction on placement as that all units can be positioned virtually

anywhere to within a 330 ft radius of the base station. You must decide which method

is best suited to you. For cable connecting, please ensure that the cable included in

this set meets with your distance requirements (see accessories in the main user

manual for adding extension cables).

Important: Ensure all signals can be received and/or all cable distances meet with

your requirements at the point of fixing particularly before you start drilling any

mounting holes.

Wind sensor

Secure the main unit to the shaft of the mast holder using the single screw provided

with the front of the sensor (marked E) facing in the East-West direction otherwise

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wind direction will not be accurate. Now fix the entire unit to a suitable mast using the

U-bolt, washers and nuts found in this set.

Note: For best results mount the wind sensor onto a mast to allow the wind to freely

travel from all directions to enable an accurate reading (ideal mast size should be

from Ø

5

/

8

” to 1

1

/

4

”). Ensure that the cable of the wind sensor meets your distance

requirements

Rain sensor

The rain sensor should be mounted horizontally about 2-3ft off from the ground in an

open area away from trees or other coverings to allow rain to fall naturally for an

accurate reading.

Note: For best results ensure the base is horizontal to allow maximum drainage of

any collected rain

Thermo-hygro Sensor

To wall mount the thermo-hygro sensor, fix the wall holder onto the desired wall (2

screws are supplied), plug the sensor firmly into the wall holder and then carefully

replace the rain cover back over the thermo-hygro sensor.

Note: After mounting the units, should the weather data not be received, user may

need to remove the batteries from all units and redo the set-up procedures after about

5 minutes.

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WARRANTY

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

e-mail:

support@lacrossetechnology.com

(warranty work)

sales@lacrossetechnology.com

(information on other products)

web:

www.lacrossetechnology.com

For more information, please visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical procedures without written

permission of the publisher.

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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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Note: En cas de non-réception des données après que les appareils ont été mis en

place, retirer les piles de tous les appareils et recommencer la procédure de montage

après 5 minutes environ.

GARANTIE

Pour toute intervention sous garantie, support technique ou information, veuillez contacter

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. South

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

Springfield / Lacrosse Canada.

1-800-661-6721

5151 Thimens Rd.

Montreal, Quebec

H4R 2C8

e-mail :

support@lacrossetechnology.com

(interventions sous garantie)

sales@lacrossetechnology.com

(informations sur les autres produits)

site web :

www.lacrossetechnology.com

Pour d'ample informations, visiter:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/1610itc

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PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610TWC-IT

Operation Manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

WS-1610TWC-IT

Operation Manual

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Table of Contents

Topic Page

Features 3

Setting up 6

Function keys 12

LCD Screen 14

Manual Setting 16

Time alarm setting 24

Weather alarm operations 25

Hysteresis 31

Weather forecast and weather tendency 32

Wind direction and wind speed measurement 36

Rainfall measurement 37

Viewing history data 37

Viewing the min/ max weather data 39

Switch On/ Off buzzer 46

Outdoor transmission 915 MHz reception 48

Positioning 49

Care and Maintenance 53

Specification 54

Warranty Info 56

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PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art Professional Weather Center as an

example of excellent design and innovative technology. Featuring time, date,

calendar, weather forecast, wind direction and speed, rainfall, outdoor temperature

and outdoor humidity, air pressure and various alarm settings for different weather

conditions, this Weather Center will provide you with extensive weather information

and forecast.

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:

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FEATURES:

Weather Center

•

Time display (manual setting)

•

12/24 hour time display

•

Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year)

•

Time alarm function

•

Weather forecasting function with 3 weather icons and weather tendency

indicator

•

Outdoor temperature display in ºF/°C

•

Outdoor Humidity display as RH%

•

MIN/MAX value of outdoor temperature and humidity display with time & date

of recording

Function keys

LCD

Foldout stand I

Foldout stand II

Battery compartment

cover

Hanging hole

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•

Low/High outdoor temperature and humidity alarm

•

Relative air pressure displayed in inHg or hPa

•

Air pressure tendency indicator for the past 12 hours (bargraph format)

•

LCD contrast selectable

•

Low battery indicator

•

Wind direction displayed in 16 steps

•

Wind speed displayed in mph, km/h, or m/s, and Beaufort scale

•

Wind chill displayed in °F of °C

•

Max wind speed displayed with time & date of recording

•

High alarm function for wind speed

•

Manual reset of outdoor temperature/ humidity, pressure and wind chill data

•

Total rainfall displayed in mm or inch

•

Storm warning alarm

•

Buzzer on/off selectable

•

Storage of 200 sets of history weather data recorded in 3-hour intervals

•

Wireless transmission at 915 MHz

•

Transmission range up to 330 feet (100 meters)

Thermo-hygro Sensor

•

Remote transmission of the outdoor temperature and humidity

to the Weather Center at 915 MHz

•

Weather-resistant casing

•

Wall mounting case (to be mounted in a sheltered place. Avoid

direct rain and sunshine)

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Wind Sensor

•

Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable

•

Can be installed onto a mast or a horizontal panel

Rain Sensor

•

Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable

•

To be mounted onto a horizontal panel

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SETTING UP:

Note:

When putting the Weather Center into operation, it is important to perform in close

proximity (e.g. on a table) a complete wiring and set-up of the system. This step is

Cable connection between

the wind sensor and the

thermo-hygro sensor

Cable connection between

the rain sensor and the

thermo-hygro sensor

W

ireless transmission at

915 MHz - thermo-

hygro

sensor

to the Weather

Center

Weather Center

Wind sensor

Rain sensor

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important to test all components for correct function before placing and mounting

them at their final destinations (See Positioning below)

1. Unwind the cables of the Rain and the Wind sensors. Connect the Rain and

the Wind sensors to the Thermo-hygro sensor by plugging the connector heads

of the two sensors into the appropriate sockets of the Thermo-hygro sensor.

2. First insert the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor (see “How to install

and replace the batteries into the Thermo-hygro sensor“ below).

3. Then insert the batteries into the Weather Center (see “How to install and

replace the batteries into the Weather Center” below). Once the batteries

are installed, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly and a short signal

tone will be heard. It will then display the time as 12:00, the date as 1.1.05, the

weather icons, and air pressure value. "- - -" will be shown for outdoor data.

4. Afterwards, the Weather Center will start receiving data from the transmitter.

The outdoor temperature, humidity wind chill and wind speed should then be

Sockets for wind

and rain sensor

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displayed on the Weather Center. If this does not happen after 30 seconds, the

batteries will need to be removed from both units. You will have to start again

from step 1.

5. You may then check all cables for correct connection and all components for

correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane,

tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw, etc

(See Positioning below).

6. Time and date shall be manually set (See Manual Setting below).

7. After the Weather Center has been checked for correct function with regard to

the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is

finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be

ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen

mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the

915 MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing

the mounting locations.

Note:

The radio communication between the receiver and the transmitter in the open field

reaches distances of max 330 feet, provided there are no interfering obstacles such

as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, etc.

8. Radio interferences created by PC screens, radios or TV sets can in some

cases entirely cut off radio communication. Please take this into consideration

when choosing standing or mounting locations.

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