La Crosse Technology WS-7014U manual

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    WS-7014U Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment 3 About WWVB 3-4 Quick Set-Up Guide 4-5 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 5-6 Program Mode Function Keys 7 12/24 hour Time Setting 7 Time Zone Setting 7-8 Daylight Saving Time Setting 8-9 Time Setting (WW VB & Manual) 9-10 Setting Day, Date, and Year 10-11 Select[...]

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    3 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The Weather Station (Figure 1). 2. One TX6U Remote Control Sender with mounting bracket (Figure 2). 3. Three each, ½” Philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive t ape. 5. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Two fresh AA 1.5V batteries for weather stat ion. 2. Two fresh A[...]

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    4 QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteri es and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor station and out door remote 3 to 5 apart . 2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 mi nutes. 3. Place the batteries into the outdoor remote first then into the indo or station. (All outdoor rem otes must be starte d before th[...]

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    5 DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. REMOTE CONTROL SENDER 1. Remove the m ounting bracket. The bracket snaps on and off easily. 2. Remove the battery cover, by sliding the cover down. 3. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problem s make sure they do not spring free[...]

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    6 correct time (default tim e-zone is Eastern). You will need to adjust the time zone to m atch your loca l time.[...]

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    7 PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds is allowed to pass, or either the IN or the OUT bu ttons are pressed during progr amming mod es the unit will confirm/set the last in formation en tered—the display will sto p flashing a nd return to normal time-date readi ngs. If you don’t leave the program mode during the programming of secti ons[...]

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    8 3. Select your appropriate time zone using the CH button. During selection of the Time Zone, the 3 letter abbrev iations for the time zones found in North America will flash across the top of the TIME LCD . Observe the chart b elow, showing the corresponding abbreviations, ti me zones, and codes. TIME ZONES GMT 0 Atlantic -4 EST; Eastern -5 CST; [...]

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    9 5. Press and release the SET button to confirm and advance to the Time sett ing mode. V. TIME There are two methods by whi ch the time and dat e can be set: A) Automatically via WWVB reception, or B) Manually. A. WWVB (Remote Control Time) This met hod requires you to do nothing, except wai t for the signal to be received, and to select a time zo[...]

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    10 5. The minute digits shoul d be flashing. Press the CH button to change the minutes—increasing th e minutes by increm ents of 1 with each press of the CH button. 6. Press and release the SET button to confirm the minutes and to advance to the Day, Date, and Year setti ng mode. Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time dur[...]

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    11 7. The numeric-day will be flashing, u se the CH bu tton to set the current day. 8. Press and release the SET button to confirm and to enter the year setting mode. 9. The default-year will be flashing , use the CH to set th e appropriate year. 10. Press and release the SET button to confirm and t o advance to the ° F or ° C setting mode. VII. [...]

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    12 FEATURES OF THE WS-7014U I. WEATHER FORECAST The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate. The weather forecast is based solely upon th e change of air pressure over time. The WS-7014U averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast—creating a necessity to disreg ard all weather forecasting for 12-24 hour[...]

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    13 Sunny —indicates that the weather is expected to im prove (not that the weather will be sun n y). Sun with Clouds —indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with Rain —indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weath er will be rainy). The weather icons[...]

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    14 III. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE The temperature received from the Remote Control Sender is viewed in the OUTDOOR LCD. When there is more than one Remote Control Sender unit in operatio n, a “boxed” n umber will appear to the right of the temperature. Thi s indicates which Rem ote Control Sender unit (1, 2, or 3) is currently displ aying its data i [...]

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    15 1. Press the OUT butt on once. “MIN” appears in the upper- center location of the fl ashing OUTDOOR LCD, indicati ng that the minimum temperature, and the time and date of occurrence are d isplayed. The minimum records will display for 20 seconds. 2. Press the OUT button again (on ce while “MIN” is still displayed, twice ot herwise). “[...]

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    16 Note: When setting up mu ltiple units it is impo rtant to remove the batteries from all existin g units in operation, th en to insert batteries first into all the Remote Control Sender units, and in numeri c sequence. Second install batteries into the In door Temperature Statio n. Transmission prob lems will arise if this is not done correctly a[...]

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    17 MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mount ing ensure that the Indoor Temperat ure Station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperat ure will decrease the accuracy of the Weather Station, and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours[...]

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    18 B. MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE 1) With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat . 2) Remove the protective stri p from one side of the tape. Adhere the tape to the desi gnated area on the back of the mounting bracket . 3[...]

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    20 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For problems not solved, please contact La Crosse Technology. Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure Weather Station is at l east 6 feet from any electrical devices, such as televisions, com puters, or other radio-control led clocks. 3) Remove batteri es for five minute[...]

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    21 MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Extreme tem peratures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a soft, dam p cloth. Do not use solvent s or scouring agents; they m ay mark t he displays and casings. • Do not submerge in wat er. • Immediately rem ove all low powered batter[...]

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    22 SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range: Indoor: 32 ° F to 139.8 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution. (0 ° C to 59.9 ° C with 0.1 ° C resolution). “OFL” displayed if out side this range. Outdoor: -21.8 ° F to 157.2 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution. (-29.9 ° C to 69.9 ° C resolution). “OFL” d isplayed if outside this range. Indoor relati[...]

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    23 WA RRANTY INFORMA TION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-y ear limited w arranty on this product against manufacturing defects in ma terials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original dat e of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To rec[...]

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    24 PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRO DUCT IS NOT A T OY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives y ou specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allo w the exclusion of c onsequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to y ou. For warranty work[...]