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PROFESSIONAL

Remote Monitoring Weather Station

Instructional Manual

Models: C84428 & LTV-D1

DC: 060617

1. Simple Easy Setup

2. Select Your Station Use

Insert (in any order):

• 2-AA batteries into Thermo-hygro sensor

• 2-AA batteries into Rain sensor

• 2-C batteries into Wind speed sensor

• 2-AAA batteries into LTV-D1 bonus station

• 5 volt power cord (required) into C84228 station

3-AA batteries optional backup for time and date*

For detailed sensor setup and mounting instructions, see

page 6.

Note: Press and release the SENSOR button to conﬁrm

sensor ID’s on station match bar codes on your sensors.

*Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi

data. Power cord is required.

Option 1: Connected with

La Crosse View

• Beneﬁts:

o Remotely monitor your home’s data from

anywhere* at any time using this station’s

built-in wireless Wi-Fi technology

o Automatically receive time, date, and NWS

forecast information

o Set mobile alerts to keep loved ones safe

o Easily share data with friends & family

o Unlock new Data Stream technology

o And so much more…

• Continue with La Crosse View instructions on

Page 3

Option 2: Standalone Station

• Beneﬁts:

o View all local sensor data right on your

bright easy to read LCD display

o No phone or Wi-Fi needed

• Continue with these instructions on Page 13

*Anywhere you have an Internet connection

Summary of content (18 pages)

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PROFESSIONAL Remote Monitoring Weather Station Instructional Manual Models: C84428 & LTV-D1 DC: 060617 1. Simple Easy Setup 2.
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Table of Contents 3 Easy Connection to La Crosse View 3 Wi-Fi Network Requirements 4 Benefits of your La Crosse View App 4 NWS Expanded Forecasts 4 Extra Weather Information 4 Select your Own Data Streams 4 Wi-Fi Indicator 5 Your Station has Status Messages 6 Detailed Sensor Setup and Mounting 7 Wind Speed Readings 8 Wind Speed History 8 Reset Wind Speed History 8 Rainfall Readings 9 Reset Rainfall Readings 9 HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Readings 9 Reset HI | LO Temperature/Hu
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Easy Connection to La Crosse View Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere. • Simply download your La Crosse View app and follow the on-screen instructions. Wi-Fi Network Requirements In order for your station to connect to your WiFi, it will need to meet the following requirements: • Your Wi-Fi network broadcasts at 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n). • Your network name and password do not exceed 45 characters • Your network upload speed is greater than 1Mbps. • Power cord is required for Wi-Fi connection.
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Benefits of Your La Crosse View NWS Expanded Forecasts 1. NWS will show in front of the word forecast 2. NWS chance of precipitation will be shown. 3. Your station will show additional weather icons based on NWS weather forecasts. Additional Icons: • Windy • Light Rain • Severe T-Storm • Light Snow • Wintry Mix • Blizzard • Fog • Ice NWS FORE CAST RAIN Standard Icons: • Sunny • Partly Sunny • Clouds • Rain • T-Storm • Snow IN Extra Weather Information NWS FORECAST LO 1.
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Your Station has Status Messages Your station has built in status messages. • Press and release of the SET button to view. NWS NWS FORECAST FORE CAST FEELS LIKE OUTDOOR HI LO WIND SPEED Note: Only one relevant status message will display. MPH TOP SPEED “ALL OK CONNECTED” 1 HR RAIN INDOOR NWS WIND DIRECTION 1 HOUR IN • Your station is connected, there are no problems. “LOST WIFI” • Check your power cord connection. (must use power cord to connect) • Check your router connection (use 2.
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Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting Wind Speed sensor LTV-W2 1. Turn the vented portion of your wind sensor counter clockwise. 2. Install fresh “C” batteries. 3. Carefully align and turn vented portion clockwise to tighten. 4. There is a blue LED light on the sensor that will flash when transmitting. Mounting: • Position in an open area that will have the least amount of interference with wind speed. • Mount your sensor vertically with the wind cups on top.
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C84428 1. Insert the power cord into the wall outlet then into your station. 2.Optional: insert 3 AA batteries into your station to maintain time/date in the event of a power outage. Mounting: 1. Place your station near an outlet. Power cord is required for operation. 2.Use the mounting holes on the back to place your station on a wall. + Power Cord - + - 4.Your station should be withing 80 feet of your wireless router if you choose to use all the remote monitoring options. AA AA + AA - 3.
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Wind Speed History Your station records Wind History. Simply press and release the WIND button to view your wind history. Other readings will disappear temporarily WIND SPEED One Hour: past 60 minute period (default Top Speed record, always shown) MPH TOP SPEED 24 hour: Past 24 hour period, from last record 7 Days: Past 7-day period, from last record Month: Defined by Calendar Month i.e. January 1 - January 31 Year: Defined by Calendar Year i.e. January 1 - December 31 Reset Wind Speed History 1.
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Reset Rainfall Readings 1. Press the RAIN button to view individual rain readings. 2. Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset the individual value. 3. Rainfall reading will reset to 0.00 HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records Your station records HI and LO records with time and date of occurrence. A new HI or LO record will replace the existing record. Press and release the TEMP button to view your HI and LO records.
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Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows Your temperature (2°F / 1°C) and humidity (3%) trend indicators (arrows) update every 15 minutes. The trend reflects changes over the past one hour period. UP ARROW: Temperature/Humidity is rising RIGHT ARROW: Temperature/ Humidity is steady DOWN ARROW: Temperature/Humidity is falling Seasonal Changes in Trees The tree foliage will change seasonally on your weather station. The dates are programmed into the weather station for automatic foliage change.
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Sensor Update Interval Sensor: Rain Change Required for Update 0.007 inch (0.2mm) Updates: every 45 seconds No Change- Sensor Updates: every 3 minutes Wind 0.5 mph (0.8 km) every 31.5 seconds every 3 minutes Temp/Humidity 0.9F (0.5 C) every 50 seconds every 3 minutes. Example: It does not rain everyday. When it is not raining the rain sensor will update every 3 minutes. When it is raining , the rain sensor will updated every 45 seconds.
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Add-on Sensors (sold separately) One benefit of your La Crosse View App is the ability to remote monitor multiple locations in your home by adding compatible sensors. These add-on sensors will read directly to the app. You can conveniently name each sensor and have it read to the smart box on your station. To add a sensor that reads directly to La Crosse View: 1. Bring your add-on sensor close to station. 2. Insert batteries into sensor. 3. Open your La Crosse View app and select ADD DEVICES.
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Settings Menu C84428 When operating as a stand alone station you can manually set your station. Note: When using the La Crosse View app, time and date will be set automatically. 1. Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu. 2. Press and release the + or - buttons to adjust the flashing values. Hold to adjust quickly. 3. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the next item. Note: Press and release the LIGHT button any time to exit settings. Settings menu order: 1.
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Your LTV-D1 Bonus Station • As an added bonus, we have included a LTV-D1 to provide basic temperature and humidity in another room. • Your bonus station receives information from your professional Thermo-hygro sensor Settings Menu LTV-D1 Your Bonus Station does not connect to La Crosse View and will need to be set manually: 1. 12 | 24 2 Hour 3. Minutes 4. Fahrenheit | Celsius 1. Hold the SET/IN-OUT button for 3 seconds to enter setting menu 2. Press and release the +/SEARCH button to adjust settings.
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Power Optional Battery Backup: 5.
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Care and Maintenance • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium, or Rechargeable Batteries. • Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use. • Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. • Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. • Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -). • Remove batteries from equipment when it is not used for an extended period of time.
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FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.