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Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benets: 5-in-1 ....... 3

Features & Benets: Display .... 4

Back of Display ...................... 6

Setup .................................... 7

5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7

Display Setup ........................ 8

Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9

Backlight Settings ................... 9

Placement Guidelines ............10

5-in-1 Sensor Installation ........ 11

Using the Weather Center .....12

Rainfall Tracking ...................13

Weather Ticker .....................14

Troubleshooting ....................15

Care & Maintenance ............. 17

Calibration ...........................17

Specications ........................19

FCC Information ...................19

Customer Support ................ 20

Warranty............................. 20

Professional Weather Center

model 01512 / 01531

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Instruction Manual Professional Weather Center model 01512 / 01531 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions............ 2 Package Contents................... 2 Product Registration................ 2 Features & Benefits: 5-in-1........ 3 Features & Benefits: Display..... 4 Back of Display....................... 6 Setup..................................... 7 5-in-1 Sensor Setup................. 7 Display Setup......................... 8 Set the Time, Date & Units....... 9 Backlight Settings....................
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Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove. Package Contents 1. Display with Tabletop Stand 2. 5-in-1 Sensor 3. Sensor Mounting Bracket 4. Mounting Hardware 5. Power Adapter 6.
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Features & Benefits 7 1 2 9 11 3 4 5 8 6 10 5-in-1 SENSOR 5. T emperature & Humidity Sensors 1. R ainfall Collector Funnel (internal) 2. Solar Cell Panel Converts sunlight into power to run internal aspirating fan. 6. Mounting Point (not shown) Draws ambient air into sensor to reduce solar radiation heating, resulting in more accurate temperature measurement. 8. Wind Direction Vane 7. W ind Speed Anemometer Internal Aspirating Fan 9. Mounting Bracket 10.
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Features & Benefits Display Unit 1 2 3 1 4 31 30 29 28 5 6 27 7 8 9 10 11 12 26 25 24 13 14 23 15 16 22 21 20 19 4 18 17
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1. 2. 3. 4. Previous 2 Wind Directions Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Current Indoor Temperature 19. SET Button For setup preferences. 20. Button For setup preferences. 21. SELECT Button Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending. Press to change the WEATHER SELECT category data being displayed. 5. Display Low Battery Indicator 6. Peak Wind Speed 22. Weather TickerTM 23. Heat Index/ Wind Chill Alert Indicator Highest speed from the last 60 minutes. 7.
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Back of Display Unit 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT 1. Integrated Hang Hole For easy wall mounting. 2. Button Dimmer control while using power adapter. Activates momentary backlight while on battery power. 6. A-B-C Switch 3. Plug-in for Power Adapter ID code that must match 5-in-1 sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize. 4. Removable Tabletop Stand 5. CLEAR ALL/RESET Button Press to clear record currently being 7. viewed.
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SETUP 5-in-1 Sensor Setup 1 Set the A-B-C Switch Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. Set the A-B-C switch to A, B or C. You must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display in order for the units to synchronize. 2 Install or Replace Batteries Batteries MUST be installed for this product to operate. AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
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Display Unit Setup AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended. 1 Set the A-B-C Switch The A-B-C switch is located inside the battery compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However, you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize.
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Set the Time, Date & Units Press the “ SE T ” button, located on the front of the display, to enter SET MODE. Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “ T“ or “V “ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust). To save your adjustments, press and release the “ SE T ” button again to adjust the next preference.
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Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement of both the display and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and performance of this product. Display Placement Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents. Display stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.
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5-in-1 Sensor Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the ground, in an open area. Higher is better for wind measurements - The National Weather Service recommends 33 feet high! MOUNTING OPTIONS The included mounting bracket it designed to screw directly onto wooden posts or surfaces that are 2x4 or larger. The sensor can also be mounted directly to common 3/4” steel pipe (available at hardware stores and home centers).
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OPERATION Using the Professional Weather Center Learning Mode Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude. After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction.
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Rainfall Tracking This weather station features enhanced tracking of historical rainfall data. Rain accumulation data is recorded for today, over all-time, by year, by month, and by rainfall event. Press the “RAINFALL” button to review rainfall records. The on the display while historical data is being viewed.
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Weather Ticker ™ The Weather Ticker automatically flashes your real-time weather information and alerts as text in the lower part of the display screen. The possible WEATHER TICKER messages are as follows: HEAT INDEX-XX WINDCHILL-XX DEW POINT-XX IT FEELS LIKE XX OUTSIDE 7 DAY HIGH TEMP. XX- MM/DD 7 DAY LOW TEMP. XX- MM/DD 30 DAY HIGH TEMP. XX- MM/DD 30 DAY LOW TEMP. XX- MM/DD ALL TIME HIGH TEMP. XXX...RECORDED MM/DD/YY ALL TIME LOW TEMP. XXX...RECORDED MM/DD/YY 24 HOUR TEMP.
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Troubleshooting Problem No outdoor sensor reception no bars Outdoor temperature is flashing or showing dashes Inaccurate forecast Possible Solution •R elocate the display and/or the 5-in-1 sensor. The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other. •M ake sure both units are placed at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc).
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Inaccurate temperature or humidity •M ake sure both the display and 5-in-1 sensor are placed away from any heat sources or vents (see page 10). •M ake sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources (see page 10). •M ake sure 5-in-1 sensor is mounted at least 5 ft off of the ground. • Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity (see page 17).
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Care & Maintenance Display Care Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air. 5-in-1 Sensor Care Clean the Sensor Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives that will mar the polished surfaces of the rain collection funnel or the solar cell. Scratches will result in decreased performance and reliability.
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*To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press and HOLD the “SET” button for at least 10 seconds. The display indicates the current pressure mode selected,“AUTO” or “MANUAL”. After 20 seconds of inactivity, the display will save the adjustments and exit calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged.
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Specifications TEMPERATURE RANGE HUMIDITY RANGE WIND SPEED WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS RAINFALL MEASUREMENT Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC Outdoor: 1% to 99% Indoor: 1% to 99% 0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph 16 points 0.01 inches (0.25 mm) and up WIRELESS RANGE 330ft / 100m depending on home construction materials OPERATING FREQUENCY POWER 433 MHz Display: 4.
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Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-inclass service. For assistance, please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways: (877) 221-1252 Visit us at www.AcuRite.
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