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  • Page 1

    WS-7014U-IT Wireless 915 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 Quick Set-Up Guide 4 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery installation 5 Program Mode Program Sequence and Default Settings 6 Function Keys 6 Setting the LCD Contrast 7 Setting the Time Zone 7-8 Daylight Saving Time Setting 8 Radio-controlled Time Setting 9 12/24-hour[...]

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    3 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The Wireless Weather Station/ (Figure 1). 2. One remote temperature sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 2). 3. Three each, ½” Philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. ADDITIONA L EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Two fresh AA 1.5V Alkaline batteries for the Wireless W[...]

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    4 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 Weather Station. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The Weather Station will search for a signal every night w hen reception is best[...]

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    5 DETAILED SET-UP G UIDE I. BATTERY INSTA LLATION (When one temperature sensor is being used) 1. First, insert the batteries to the temperature sensor (see “ A . Remote Temperature Sensor ” below). 2. Within 2 minutes of powering up the sensor, insert the batteries to the Weather Station (see “ B. Wireless Weather Station” below). Once the [...]

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    6 • If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency (915MHz) for 45 seconds, the frequency is changed to 920MHz and the learning is tried another 45 seconds. If still not successful the reception is tried for 45 se conds on 910MHz. This will also be done for re- synchronization. PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds is all[...]

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    7 Note: There are 8 LCD contrast levels to choose from—“Lcd 0” is the lightest, and “Lcd 7” is the darkest. 3. Press and release the IN button to select the level you desire. 4. Press and release the SET button to confirm and advance to the Time Zone setting. IV. TIME ZONE SETTING 1. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 2. “LCD?[...]

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    8 “DST 0” indicates that the feature is off and the WWVB will not change times automatically. “DST 1” indica tes that the feature is on and the WWVB will change times automatically. Note: Some locations (Arizona and parts of Indiana) do not follow Daylight Saving Time, and should select “DST 0.” 6. Press and release the SET button to co[...]

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    9 conducts a WWVB search every night between these hours, and overrides any manually set time. The WWVB tower icon (appearing in the TIME LCD) will flash when a signal-search is in progress and a signal is being received, and will remain steady when the signal has been received. If the WWVB time has not been received after 10 minutes of battery ins[...]

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    10 XI. SELECTING ° F OR ° C 1. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 2. “LCD” will show in the time LCD and the number setting will flash. 3. Press and release the SET button nine times. 4. Either ” ° F” or “ ° C” will flash in the time LCD. 5. Press and release the IN button to select the temperature format. 6. Press and rel[...]

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    11 FEAT URES OF THE WS-7014U-IT I. WEAT HER FORECAST The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate and is for the next 12 to 24 hours. The weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time. The WS-7014U-IT averages pas t air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast—creating a necessity to disreg[...]

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    12 should be viewed as a generalization of the expected weather change (for example a “sunny” icon indicates the weather is expected to improve). The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure. The icons change in order, from “sunny” to “partly sunny” to “cloudy ” or the reverse. It will not change from “s[...]

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    13 2. Press the IN button again (once while “MIN” is still displayed, twice otherwise). “MAX” appears above the indoor temperature and the LCD will flash, indicating that the maximum temperature (along with the humidity measured at that time) and the time and date of occurrence are displayed. 3. While “MAX” is still displayed press the [...]

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    14 LCD after 60 seconds, remove the batteri es and wait for at least 60 seconds before reinserting them. 4. The outdoor temperature 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 un[...]

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    15 reach the remote temperature sensor or Wi reless Weather Station. While the remote temperature sensor is weather proof, av oid submersion in water or snow. We recommend that you mount the remote temperature sensor on an outside North-facing wall. The sending range is 330ft—obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce t[...]

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    16 The Wireless Weather Station comes with the table stand already mounted. If you w ish to use the table-stand all that is required is to place the Wireless Weather Station in an appropriate location. B. WALL MOUNTING 1) Remove the table-stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward. 2) Fix a screw (not included) into [...]

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    17 harder to compare different ranges with different curves. Under non-laboratory conditions, it is difficult to compensate for the above factors and obtain an accurate comparison. MAINTENA NCE A ND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a [...]

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    18 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 o[...]

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    19 support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) web: www.lacrosse te chnology.com Questions? Instructions? Please visit: www.lacrosse tec hnology.com/7014it All rights reserved. This handbook must not be repr oduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electro[...]