La Crosse Technology WS-1913U-IT Quick Setup Manual

Brand: La Crosse Technology

Model: WS-1913U-IT

Category: Weather stations

Type: Quick Setup Manual

La Crosse Technology WS-1913U-IT is a wireless weather station that provides accurate weather data for your home. It features a wind sensor, thermo-hygro sensor, and optional rain gauge to measure wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, and rainfall. The weather station also includes a barometer to measure air pressure and a weather forecast function to predict upcoming weather conditions. You can view all the data on the large LCD display, which also includes a history histogram and minimum/maximum value records.

Wireless Weather and Wind Station

Model WS-1913U-IT | Quick Setup Guide

Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete:

Optional NOT INCLUDED

Wind Sensor

TX55U-IT

Thermo-Hygro Sensor

TX31U-IT

• A

irflow cover

• Wall mount adapter

• Mounting screws

Plastic anchors for screws

•

2 “AA” batteries (not included)

Wireless Weather Station

WS-1913U-IT

• 2 “C

” batteries (not included)

• Stands on desktop

Rain Gauge

TX32U-IT

• M

ast holder

• Right angle adaptor

• 1 x U-bolts

• 2 Washers + 2 Nuts

• S

elf-emptying

• 2 “AAA” batteries

(not included)

Wind Sensor also Protected under

U.S. Patent: 6,761,065; RE42,057

Patents

All items, including Wind Sensor, are Protected under U.S. Patents: 5,978,738;

6,076,044; & 6,597,990

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP

MPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. The "+" markings on the batteries must line up with the diagrams inside the

battery compartments. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the units. During the setup process, place the weather

station and the outdoor sensors on a surface with 5-10 feet between each sensor and the display. Only use Alkaline Batteries, rechargeable batteries may

not work.

EP 1: Complete initial setup on a table with all components within 10 feet of each other.

EP 2:

• Insert the TX55U-IT wind sensor cord into the port of the TX31U-IT thermo-hygro sensor.

• Check that the connector is not inserted upside down.

• It is important that the cord “clicks” into place.

EP 3:

• Insert two "AA" size batteries into TX31U-IT thermo-hygro sensor with correct polarity.

TEP 4: (Only if using OPTIONAL rain gauge)

• Insert two "AAA" size batteries into the TX32U-IT rain gauge with correct polarity.

EP 5:

• Insert two "C" size batteries into the weather station with the correct polarity.

Note: Every time the weather station receives data from the sensors, the wireless icons will blink once and then return

to solid if the last transmission was successful.

• Do not press any other buttons for AT LEAST 30 minutes while the weather station completes its startup sequence.

Note: You may see wind and temperature/humidity readings, but you will generally not see rain data until you tip the

rocker 30 minutes after start up. This is because the weather station will first find the thermo-hygro sensor and spend 15

minutes locking in this code. Then it will actively search for the rain gauge for 15 minutes to lock in its code.

EP 6: Set Time and Date. See “Program Menu” below.

ETUP TROUBLESHOOTING: If the sensor data fails to reach weather station for any of the outdoor sensors within 15 minutes (“- - -“are displayed), remove

the batteries from all units for 1 minute and start the Setup procedure again at Step 1.

PROGRAM MENU

There are four function buttons: SET, +, HISTORY, and MIN/MAX. The SET button will move through the program menu. The PLUS or MIN/MAX button will

change a value. Hold the SET button until the weather station flashes to enter the program menu. Press and release the SET button to move to the next

step. Exit the programming mode at any time by pressing the HISTORY button.

• CONTRAST: Hold the SET button for five seconds. LCD and a number from 0-8 will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to set the contrast. Press

and release the SET button once to confirm and move to the hour.

• HOUR: The Hour will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to set the hour. If using 12-hour Time Mode, be sure to set the hour for AM or PM. Press

and release the SET button once to confirm and move to minutes.

• MINUTES: The Minutes will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to set the minutes. Press and release the SET Button once to confirm and move to

12/24-hour time.

• 12/24-HOUR TIME MODE: Either 12h or 24h will flash on the display. Use PLUS button to change from 12-hour to 24-hour time.

Air pressure

History histogram

• NOTE: When in the 12h mode, there is only a 'PM' display, which appears under the word TIME. During the 'AM' hours, this area will be blank. Press and

release the SET button once to confirm and move to the year.

• YEAR: The Year will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to set the year. Press and release the SET button once to confirm and move to the month.

• MONTH: The Month will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to set the month. Press and release the SET button once to confirm and move to the

date.

• DATE: The numeric day will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to set the date (The weather station will determine the day of the week

automatically). Press and release the SET Button once to confirm and move to Fahrenheit/Celsius.

• FAHRENHEIT OR CELSIUS: A degree symbol will flash, followed by F or C. Use the PLUS button to change to your preference. Press and release the

SET button once to confirm and move to Mph.

• WIND SPEED UNIT OF MEASUREMENT: Mph will flash. Press and release the PLUS or MIN/MAX button to select MPH, KM/h or M/S. Press and release

the SET button to confirm and move to rainfall measurement.

• RAINFALL MEASUREMENT: Inch will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX button to change to MM, if desired. Press and release the SET button once to

confirm and move to relative air pressure unit.

• RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT: InHg (inches of mercury) will flash. This can be set in inHg or hPa (hectopascal). Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX button to

select your choice. Press and release the SET button once to confirm and move to relative pressure number.

• RELATIVE PRESSURE NUMBER: The barometric air pressure (lower part of screen) will flash. Press and release the PLUS button to increase or

MIN/MAX button to decrease to the desired relative air pressure value. Press and release the SET button once to confirm and move to forecast sensitivity.

• FORECAST SENSITIVITY: Two air pressure tendency arrows will appear (lower right portion of screen) and a flashing number will appear in the

'pressure' area. Press and release the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to select the desired forecast sensitivity setting of 0.06, 0.09 or 0.12 inHg.

• The lowest (most sensitive) number is used near the coastline, the highest (least sensitive) number is for the desert, and middle number is for everywhere

else. Press and release the SET button once to confirm and move to storm warning threshold value.

• STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE: The down arrow and a number will flash. Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to select a value from the range

of 0.09 to 0.27. This value is used to trigger a Storm Warning Alarm. Press and release the SET button once to confirm and move to storm warning ON or

OFF.

• STORM WARNING ALARM: Use the PLUS or MIN/MAX buttons to select AOF (Alarm Off) or AON (Alarm On). When the pressure falls by the Storm

Warning Threshold Value you have selected, an alarm (if on) will be triggered. Press and release the SET button once to return to normal display.

Note: When the storm warning threshold is reached you will see the cloud with rain icon and the down arrow will flash. There is not an audible alarm.

WEATHER STATION DISPLAY

*When the signal from the transmitter or rain gauge (optional) is successfully received by the weather station, the icon will be switched on. If not successful,

the icon will not be shown on the LCD. The short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is occurring at that time.

WEATHER STATION MODES

ress and release SET/MODE button to toggle between the weather station of Mode 1 or Mode 2: After 30 Seconds, the LCD will revert back to

Pressure and Wind Speed.

ODE 1: MODE 2:

Wind Speed Wind Gust

Outdoor Temperature Dew Point Temperature

Pressure 24-Hour Rain or Total Rain

RAIN DISPLAY

n MODE 2, press and release the PLUS button and the 24-hour or Total Rain, should appear in the Pressure area. Press and release the PLUS button to

toggle from Pressure, 24-hour Rain and Total Rain. After 30 Seconds the LCD will revert back to Pressure and Wind Speed.

• 24

-HOUR RAIN: The 24-hour rain reflects the rain that has fallen from current time and back 24-hours. This is not a midnight to midnight

measurement. The day is not

a fixed clock time measurement. It is literally an ongoing “last 24 hours” timer.

• TOTAL RAIN: Total rain will remain until you manually reset this value. Total rain reflects the rain from time of weather station set-up until you

anually reset the total rain.

MIN/MAX DATA

he Weather Station will record the Maximum and Minimum value of the various Weather Data with Time and Date of recording automatically. This weather

station will show the minimum and maximum values from setup, until you reset the MIN/MAX temperatures or remove the batteries from the weather station.

If you wish to view a 24-hour MIN/MAX reading, reset the MIN/MAX temperatures at the same time each day.

Wind speed/gust* in

mph, km/h, m/s

Calendar/indoor and

temperature/seconds display:

Press and release the + button

Weather tendency

Indicator

Time display

Outdoor relative

humidity in %RH

Weather forecast

Icon

Relative air pressure / 24 hr.

rainfall / Total rainfall display*

(only if there is a rain sensor

being used)

Wind Chill in

°C or °F

Transmitter signal

reception icon*

Low battery indicator

*(transmitter)

Outdoor temperature/

dew point

in °C or °

MI/MAX icons

HISTORY

icon

Low battery indicator

(rain sensor -

optional)

Low battery indicator

*(weather station)

Cable connection between the wind sensor and

the thermo-hygro transmitter

OPTIONAL

Wireless transmission at

915 MHz–rain gauge to

weather station

ireless transmission

at 915 MHz—thermo-

hygro transmitter to

weather station

ew MIN/MAX data by pressing the MIN/MAX button in normal weather station mode.

eset MIN/MAX Data: Reset each set of minimum and maximum data independently.

• Press MIN/MAX button to show the desired weather data.

• Press and hold the SET/MODE button for about 2 seconds, then the 'RESET' icon will appear at the bottom part of the LCD.

• Press the PLUS button once, then the stored value will be reset to the current value and current time.

• Press the ALARM button to return to normal weather station mode.

otal Rainfall

The TOTAL RAINFALL measurement is displayed in the fourth section of the LCD, in the unit of mm or inch. This is the total rainfall accumulated since last

reset of the Weather Station.

In normal weather station mode, press the MIN/MAX button 14 times to show the Total Rainfall value. The 'RESET' icon will also be shown at the same time.

To Reset the Rainfall reading, press the PLUS button once when the Rainfall value and 'Reset' icon is shown. Then the total rainfall amount will be reset to 0,

and the time updated to current time. The 24 hour rain cannot be reset.

MOUNT SENSORS AND PLACEMENT OF WEATHER STATION

MPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes. The outdoor sensors

have a wireless range of 330 feet. Keep in mind that the 330 foot range equates to an open air scenario with no obstructions. Each obstruction (roof, walls,

floors, ceilings, etc.) will reduce the range.

• The thermo-hygro sensor measures outdoor temperature & humidity and receives the data from the wind sensor, then sends the data to the weather

station. The thermo-hygro sensor must be within the 330 foot wireless range of the weather station

• T

he wind sensor measures wind speed, and wind gust. This information is transmitted to the thermo-hygro sensor by the 32 foot cable, hardwired to t

ind sensor, with a connector head that plugs into the port on the thermo-hygro sensor. The batteries in the thermo-hygro sensor provide power for t

ind sensor.

• The optional wireless rain gauge sends the data directly to the weather station. The rain gauge must be within the 330 foot wireless range of the

ather station

f the sensor wireless icons drop from the weather station as you move them into their intended locations, the sensors may be too far from the weather

station. Try moving the weather station or the sensors closer and wait a few minutes to see if the wireless icons weather station again. If the wireless icons

are still not displayed after re-positioning the sensors or the weather station, remove all batteries for 15 minutes and complete the setup procedure from

step 2.

WIND:

• The Wind sensor should be within 30 feet of the thermo-hygro sensor to allow a secure cable connection with a drip loop. Cups should be on the bottom.

• Carefully thread the Wind Cable through the mast holder and be sure the cable fits in the slot or hole at the end, designed to prevent the cable from

being pinched.

• Straight mast holder: Be sure the mast holder is positioned correctly before locking into the Wind sensor. This is a secure lock that takes time and

patience to undue.

• Elbow mast holder: Double-check that the wind sensor, elbow mast holder and straight mast holder are positioned correctly before locking together.

This is a secure lock that takes time and patience to undue.

• Fasten the wind sensor to a suitable mast using the U-bolt, washers and nuts included.

Note: Mount the wind sensor onto a mast so the wind can reach the sensor unobstructed 50 feet in all directions, for an accurate reading. The ideal mast

is between 0.62" and 1.3” in diameter.

• Do not wrap sensor cable around mast. Secure cable in a straight line down the mast and over to the thermo-hygro sensor.

• Note: Do not over tighten the U-bolts around the mast attached to the mast holder, as that can crack the mast holder.

• Cable: Extra sensor cable should be wound up tightly as it was in the package. Then squeeze the cable together and secure with a tie. Loose coils or

cable wrapped around a pole will create a magnetic field that can interfere with the signal.

• Drip Loop: Allow enough cable to hang below the port on the thermo-hygro sensor and secure to cord. Failure to allow a drip loop may result in water

following the sensor cable into the port of the thermo-hygro sensor, which would ruin two sensors.

• Secure the entire sensor cable from blowing around. Use the hooks designed for holiday lights, twist ties or zip ties. Run the sensor cable in a straight,

level line from the wind sensor to the thermo-hygro sensor. Secure the cable at regular intervals to avoid dragging on the wind sensor or dragging on the

connection to the thermo-hygro sensor.

Roof Mounting: In most cases, at least 6 ft above the peak of the roof (or more) is required for accurate readings. Avoid tall trees or other obstructions that

may block or reflect the wind. A 50 foot clearance in all directions is best.

Ground Mounting: Place at least 6 feet up on a pole in an open area—higher is better. The wind sensor should be the highest item in the immediate area.

An ideal location to mount the wind sensor is away from all obstacles that will block wind activity, such as trees and houses. A 50 foot clearance in all

directions is best.

THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR:

• The Thermo-hygro sensor transmits directly to the indoor weather station, and must be in range of the cable from the wind sensor. When considering the

distance from the weather station (330 feet open air), cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other obstruction in the signal path.

Closer is better. Material such as stucco or metal will absorb a wireless signal. Windows can reflect the signal.

Wind

• Ideally the sensor should be at least 6 feet off the ground (higher is fine) for best signal transmission.

• Place the thermo-hygro sensor in a well-shaded area that is protected from direct sun. The sensor will read high if exposed to the sun.

A good location is under the eaves on the north side of the house. A small roof or box may be constructed for it if you do not have an

overhang.

• The cap on the thermo-hygro sensor is for proper airflow for humidity reading and not rain protection. The thermo-hygro sensor can

withstand rain, snow and temperature extremes. Standing rain and snow may soak into the sensor and cause failure. Take care to

ensure that it will not be exposed to a downpour. Light incidental exposure to water typically will not harm the sensor.

Note: Plug the wind sensor cable into the thermo-hygro sensor before installing batteries.

RAIN GAUGE: The Rain gauge transmits directly to the indoor weather station. When considering the distance from the weather station (330 feet open air),

cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other obstruction in the signal path. Closer is better. Material such as stucco or metal will absorb

a wireless signal. Windows can reflect the signal.

AVOID: Mounting too tight. Do not screw the rain gauge down too tight. That will result in a low or inaccurate reading. Use just 2 screws, snug not tight.

• Install the Rain gauge on a level platform that is stationary. If the gauge isn't level it will read low, and if it isn't stationary wind will cause it to read rain

that isn't falling.

• The Rain sensor should be mounted at least 6 ft. in the air and have a direct line of sight to the weather station.

• Do not place the rain gauge extremely high as the rain gauge should be accessible to allow for periodic cleaning of debris or

insects.

• The Rain Gauge is self-emptying and can be left out all year or stored in the winter. If stored for the winter, remove

the bat

teries to avoid leakage. Be aware of other wireless rain gauges in the area that may cause interference.

SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY

WS-1913U-IT: 5.83" x 5.83" x 2.0"

(192.53 L x 163.83 W x 249.94 H mm)

TX31U-IT: 2.44"L x 2.25"W x 6.18"H

Thermo-Hygro (61.97 L x 57.2 W x 156.97 H mm)

2 “AA” batteries (not included)

TX23U-IT Wind: 7.58"L x 6.45"W x 9.84"H

(148 x 148 x 50.8mm)

2 “C” batteries (not included)

Optional Rain Gauge:

TX32U-IT 5.51"L x 2.75"W x 5.39"H

(139.95L x 69.85 W x 136.91 H mm)

2 “AAA” batteries (not included)

FCC DISCLAIMER

his device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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.

Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing

defects in materials and workmanship.

is 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.

a Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as

stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned 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 ground return shipping charges to the

owner of the product to a USA address only.

our 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 TEC

HNOLOGY, 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.

is warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State.

Some States do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above

exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.

For warranty work, contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2817 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Temperature measuring range:

Indoor: 32° F to +139.8° (0º C to +59.9º C)

(Displays “OF.L” if outside this range)

Outdoor / dew point: -40° F to +139.8°F (-40º C to +59.9º C)

(Displays “OF.L” if outside this range)

elative humidity measuring range:

Outdoor: 1% to 99% with 1% resolution

(Displays “- -” if < 1%, "99" Displays if ≥ 99%)

ind speed/ gust: 0 to 111.8 mph (0 to 180km/h; 0 to 50 m/s)

(Displays "OF.L" when > 111.8 mph; 180 km/h;

50m/s)

ind chill/ dew point:-40°F to +139.8° F (-40ºC to +59.9º C)

(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)

elative pressure range: 27.14 to 31.90 inHg (919 to 1080 hPa)

h rainfall: 0’ to 39.3" (0 to 999.9 mm)

otal rainfall: 0" to 393.7" (0 to 9999 mm)

(Displays "OF.L" when > 9999mm)

utdoor data reception: Every 4.5 seconds (from thermo-hygro

transmitter)

Every 6.25 seconds (from rain gauge-optional)

ir pressure interval: Every 15 seconds

ransmission range: Up to 330 feet (100 meters) in open space

La Crosse Technology WS-1913U-IT Quick Setup Manual

Brand: La Crosse Technology

Model: WS-1913U-IT

Category: Weather stations

Type: Quick Setup Manual

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