Crosse Technology WS-1612 Instruction Manual

PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER WS-1612 Operation Manual

9 obstructions and that radio waves DO NOT curve around objects. Actual transmission range will vary depending on what is in the path of the signal

10 • After batteries are installed, there will be synchronization between Weather Center and the sensor. At this time, the signal reception icon wil

11 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity (see the marking in the battery compartment). 3

12 Note: In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because

13 FUNCTION KEYS: Weather Center: The Weather Center has 5 easy-to-use function keys. SET key • Press to enter manual setting modes: LCD

14 + key • Press to change the calendar display to the preset alarm time, date, weekday + date or seconds in the time display • Press to adjust (in

15 Note: The LED backlight will be on and last for 15 seconds for every simple key-press. The LED will keep lighting when the key is "pressed

16 Outdoor temperature in °F or ºCWind direction display and wind speed in Beaufort scale Calendar display Weather tenden

17 MANUAL SETTING: The following manual settings can be changed once the SET key is pressed: • LCD contrast setting • Manual time setting • 12/24 ho

18 MANUAL TIME SETTING: You then may manually set the time of the clock by following the steps below: 1. The hour digit will start flashing

1 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 ope

19 Year "Date. Month." (for 24h time display)"Month. Date." (for 12h time display)2. Confirm with the SET key and enter the CALE

20 °F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING The temperature display can be selected to show temperature data in °F or °C. (default °F) 1. The temperatu

21 RAINFALL UNIT SETTING The total rainfall unit can be set as inch or mm. The default unit is inch. 1. Use the + or MIN/MAX key to toggle be

22 RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING Note: The default reference pressure value of the barometer is 29.91inHg when batteries are first inse

23 Note: This feature is useful for those who live at elevations above sea level, but want their air pressure display to be based on sea level eleva

24 STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING You may also define a switching sensitivity value for the storm warning display at a decrease of air pressu

25 Alarm-On icon Note: In case a storm warning alarm is activated, the downward weather tendency arrow will be flashing. (Also see WEATHER TENDENCY

26 4. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the minute of the alarm time. Press the ALARM key to confirm. Wait for about 30 seconds and the display will

27 The Weather Center can be set to alert when a specific weather condition is reached. The following Weather Alarm settings can

28 Default alarm values: Low 32°F Temperature High 104°F Low 45% Relative Humidity High 70% Wind speed High 62.0mph HIGH AND LOW OUTDOOR TEMPERA

2 PROFESSIONAL WEATHER CENTER Instruction Manual Congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art Professional Weather Center as an example of

29 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will start flashing. Press the + or MIN/MAX key to set the high outdoor

30 HIGH AND LOW OUTDOOR HUMIDITY ALARM SETTING Note: The High and Low outdoor humidity alarm can be set On/Off independently according to your need

31 6. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. Press the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. (The showing of the

32 4. Press the ALARM key once to return to the normal display mode. In case the wind speed exceeds the condition for high wind speed alarm, the va

33 WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS: Weather forecasting icons is displayed in any of the following combinations at t

34 However, if the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or wor

35 WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR Working together with the weather icons is the weather tendency indicators (arrow located on the left and right sides

36 The horizontal axis represents the last 12 hours air pressure recording (-12, -9, -6, -3 and 0 hour). The bars are plotted at each of

37 same altitude. For example, it should not be moved. Should the unit be moved, for instance from the ground to the second floor of the house, the

38 RAINFALL MEASUREMENT The total rainfall measurement is displayed in the fourth section of the LCD, in the unit of mm or inch. (see VIEWING THE MI

3 FEATURES: Weather Center • Time display (manual setting) • 12/24 hour time display • Calendar display (weekday, date, month, year

39 Afterwards, you should avoid changing the pre-set time as it will also alter the recorded "time of recording" of each history record, w

40 2. Press MIN/ MAX to view older records. (Press MIN/MAX and + key to view "Previous" and "Next" record respectively. The reco

41 1. Min outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording 2. Max outdoor temperature with the date and time of recording

42 4. Max outdoor humidity with the date and time of recording MAX iconMAX outdoor humidity value Time and date or record

43 5. Min Wind chill temperature with the date and time of recording 6. Max wind chill temperature with the date and time of re

44 8. Max relative pressure with the date and time of recording MAX icon MAX relative pressure valueTime and date or reco

45 9. Maximum wind speed RESET THE MIN/MAX WEATHER DATA To reset the aforementioned MIN/MAX weather data 1. to 9., you shall need

46 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds, then the "RESET" icon will appear at the bottom part of the LCD. 3. Press the + key

47 To reset the rainfall reading, press the + key once when the Rainfall value and "Reset" icon is shown. Then the total rainfall amount w

48 To re-enable the buzzer: 1. When the BUZZER OFF icon is shown on LCD, press the SET key shortly and the BUZZER OFF icon will disappear.

4 • MIN/MAX value of outdoor temperature and humidity display with time & date of recording • Low/High outdoor temperature and humidity alarm •

49 OUTDOOR SENSOR 915 MHz RECEPTION The outdoor temperature, humidity, wind data and rainfall are transmitted from the thermo-hygro sensor about ev

50 reset all units (see Setting up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur. • During normal operation, after the outdoor display shows &quo

51 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm. 2. Hang the Weather Center onto the screw.

52 An ideal mounting place for the thermo-hygro sensor would be the outer wall beneath the extension of a roof, as this will protect the sensor from

53 Firstly, check that the wind-fan and the wind-vane can rotate freely before fixing the unit. For correct and accurate readings it is important t

54 After mounting the rain sensor, connect the cable to the thermo-hygro sensor at the corresponding socket so power supply can be received and data

55 SPECIFICATIONS: Temperature measuring range: Outdoor : -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution -40ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution (“

56 Dimensions (L x W x H) Weather Center : 6.09" x 1.27" x 8.86" (154.6 x 32.2 x 225.1 mm) Thermo-hygro Sensor : 2.25" x 2.4

57 • This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. • No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the m

58 Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only. Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warran

5 Wind Sensor • Connected to the thermo-hygro sensor by cable • Can be installed onto a mast or a horizontal panel Rain Sensor • Connected

59 For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1

60 This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next i

6 Cable connection between the wind sensor and the thermo-hygro sensor Cable connection between the rain sensor and the thermo-hygro sensor Wireless

7 important to test all components for correct function before placing and mounting them at their final destinations (See Positioning below) 1. Unw

8 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