ȱ WSȬ2811Uȱ Wirelessȱ Professionalȱ WeatherȱCenterȱ OperationsȱManualȱ x x x x x Revision: 44 Wireless Professional Weather Center Wireless Thermo-Hygro Wireless Rain Gauge Wireless Wind Sensor USB Transceiver with P.C.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5 Inventory of Contents......................................................................................................... 6 Features: ..............................................................................................
Factory reset procedure .............................................................................................. 19 To exit the manual setting mode................................................................................ 20 Weather alarm operations .............................................................................................. 20 The following Weather Alarms can be adjusted in ALARM setting mode:......... 21 Default weather alarm values: ..........................................
Battery life.................................................................................................................... 35 Dimensions (L x W x H)................................................................................................... 35 Wireless display: WS-2811U-IT.................................................................................... 35 Thermo-hygro transmitter: TX59U-IT ......................................................................... 35 Wind sensor: TX-56U-IT....
INTRODUCTION C ongratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art weather station. Featuring time, date, weather forecast, wind gust and wind speed, indoor/outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity, air pressure and rainfall, this weather station will provide you with various weather information and weather forecasts.
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete: Wind Sensor Rain Sensor ThermoHygro Sensor Wireless Display USB Transceiver x x x x x x Mast holder x Right angle adaptor 1 x U-bolts 2 Washers + 2 Nuts Plastic Reset Rod Base sensor, x funnel top cover and battery cover x (preassembled) x x Rain protectio x n cover Wall mount adapter Mounting screws Plastic anchors for screws Detachable stand USB wireless interface for PC All items, including Wi
FEATURES: WIRELESS DISPLAY x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Time display in 12/24 hour time format Automatic time and date (PC time) update from USB transceiver if connected x Calendar display (date, month, year) x Weather forecast with 3 weather icons (sunny, cloudy, and rainy) with weather tendency indicator Temperature display in °F/°C: from-39.8°F to 139.8°F Humidity display in RH%: from 1% to 99% Dew point display in °F/°C: from-39.8°F to 139.8°F Wind chill display in °F / °C: down to -39.
x x High-efficient solar panels maintain operation throughout all seasons Transmission range: 164 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) RAIN SENSOR x x Self-emptying bucket Transmission range: 164 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) SETTING UP: IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. The "+" markings on the batteries must line up with the diagrams inside the battery compartments.
batteries from all units for 1 minute and start the Setup procedure again at Step 1. MOUNTING THE SENSORS AND PLACEMENT OF THE WIRELESS DISPLAY: IMPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes. The wind and rain sensors have a wireless range of 164 feet & the thermo-hygro sensor has a wireless range of 330 feet. Keep in mind that the ranges equate to an open air scenario with no obstructions.
If the sensor wireless icons drop from the display as you move them into their intended locations, the sensors may be too far from the wireless display. Try moving the wireless display or the sensors closer and wait a few minutes to see if the wireless icons display again. If the wireless icons are still not displayed after re-positioning the sensors or the wireless display, press and hold the ŸUP ARROW key for 2 seconds to re-synchronize the wireless display with the sensors.
data collected by the sensor will not be affected by the temperature of the air coming out of the attic. To wall mount the thermo-hygro sensor, fix the wall holder onto the desired wall using the included screws, plug the sensor firmly into the wall holder and replace the rain cover if it is not already in place. Note: After mounting the units, if the weather data is not received, press and hold the ŸUP ARROW key for 2 seconds to synchronize the wireless display to the sensors.
x x x x x Press to toggle between the display of seconds or date in the time display Press to increase the level of different settings in SET mode Press and hold to re-learn the thermo-hygro sensor synchronization Press to reset the MIN/MAX record when in MIN/MAX display mode Stop the weather alarm during ringing źDOWN ARROW KEY x x x x Press to switch the rainfall display mode: Total, 1h, 24h, week, month Press to decrease the level of different settings in SET mode Synchronize the display with the PC
MODE 1 DISPLAY: x x x x Press the SET key to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2 display: Pressure history graph displays 24 hour history Outdoor temperature displayed in the outdoor section Wind speed displayed in the wind section P a g e | 13
MODE 2 DISPLAY: x x x x Press the SET key to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2 display: Pressure history graph displays 72 hour history Dew point displayed in the outdoor section Wind gust displayed in the wind section DATE OR SECONDS DISPLAY MODE x Press the ŸUP ARROW key to toggle between display of the date or seconds MANUAL SETTINGS: Press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode.
LCD CONTRAST SETTING The LCD contrast can be set within 8 levels, from "Lcd 1" to "Lcd 8" (default setting is "Lcd 5"): 1. Press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds, the contrast level digit will start flashing. 2. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to adjust the level of contrast. 3. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the MANUAL TIME SETTING.
DATE SETTING: The default date is 1. 1. of year 2009. The date will be updated automatically with the date from the computer when the display is synchronized with the USB transceiver and connected to the Heavy Weather Pro software. The date can also be set manually by following the steps below. 1. The year digit starts flashing. 2. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to set the year. The range runs from "00" (2000) to "99" (2099). 3.
toggle between the unit “mph”, “km/h”, "bft", "knots" or “m/s” 2. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the RAINFALL UNIT SETTING. RAINFALL UNIT SETTING The rainfall unit can be set as inch or mm. The default unit is inch. 1. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to toggle between the unit “inch” or “mm” 2.
3. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the WEATHER TENDENCY SENSITIVITY SETTING. WEATHER TENDENCY SENSITIVITY SETTING The sensitivity of the weather forecast icons to changes in air pressure can be set manually. Smaller values result in a more sensitive forecast. The switching sensitivity value can be set to .06, .09, or .12 inHg (2,3 or4 hPa). Select lower values (.06) for high humidity areas like the coastline. Select high numbers (.12) for dry areas like the desert. The default value is 0.09 inHg. 1.
2. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to switch the alarm On or Off. ("AOFF" = Off; "AON" = On) 3. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the WIND DIRECTION DISPLAY TYPE SETTING. WIND DIRECTION DISPLAY TYPE SETTING The wind direction can be displayed using either compass directions or degree measurements. N is equivalent to 0° on the compass. The default setting is compass directions. 1. The wind direction will start flashing. 2.
A factory reset will erase the connection between the display and the thermohygro sensor and require the connection to be re-established. 1. "rES oFF" will start flashing. 2. Use the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to turn "rES on". 3. Press the SET key to confirm and a countdown timer will begin counting down from "127" When the timer displays "dOnE", you must remove the batteries from the display for 10 minutes.
x Press any key to stop a ringing alarm. x The high and low alarms can be switched On/Off independently, according to your needs. x If at any time during the alarm setting process you would like to exit alarm setting mode, press the MIN/MAX key or wait for about 30 seconds and the display will return to normal display mode automatically. x Press the ALARM key to enter ALARM mode. Subsequent presses of the ALARM key will advance to the next weather alarm section.
High 104qF Relative Humidity (In or Out) Low 45% High 70% PRESSURE ALARMS 1. In the normal display mode, press the ALARM key once. The high pressure alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The pressure digit will start flashing. 3. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to set the high pressure alarm value. Hold the arrow key in to change the value faster. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5.
5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The (((y))) icon indicates that the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key once. The low outdoor temperature alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will start flashing. 8. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to set the low indoor temp alarm value. Hold the arrow key in to change the value faster. 9. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 10.
4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The (((y))) icon indicates that the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key once. The low outdoor temperature alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will start flashing. 8. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to set the low outdoor temp alarm value. Hold the arrow key in to change the value faster. 9.
3. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to set the wind gust alarm value. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. The (((y))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key to move to the wind direction alarm settings. WIND DIRECTION ALARM Multiple wind direction alarms can be set simultaneously if desired. 1. The wind direction alarm display will be shown. 2.
3. Press the ŸUP ARROW key or źDOWN ARROW key to set the 24 hour rainfall alarm value. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch on or off the alarm. The (((y))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key to exit the alarm setting mode.
WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDENCY WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS: Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. (Every time a new average pressure value has been obtained (once per minute), this value is compared with an internal reference value.
Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the Weather Center has been designed for use. 75% accuracy is comparable to the best meterological forecasting rate.
Press the SET key to toggle between Mode1 and Mode2 of the display. Mode 1: The bar graph displays the air pressure history of the past 24 hours in seven steps. The horizontal axis represents the last 24 hours of air pressure recording (-24, -18, -12, -8, -6, -3 and 0 hour). Mode 2: The bar graph displays the air pressure history of the past 72 hours in seven steps. The horizontal axis represents the last 72 hours of air pressure recording (-72, -48, -36, -24, -12, -6 and 0 hour).
x The last 6 wind directions are displayed with pointers on the inner circle. x The wind direction (abbreviation or degrees) is displayed in center of compass. Press the SET key to toggle between Mode1 and Mode2 of the display.
stored maximum and minimum weather data can be viewed by pressing the MIN/MAX key in normal display mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
x x x x x x x shall be taken out from the unit before the product is to be stored for a long period of time. Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type. When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings. Do not submerge the unit in water. Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display.
SPECIFICATIONS: INDOOR TEMPERATURE -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution -40°C to +59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution (“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE / DEW POINT -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution -40°C to +59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution (“OF.
WIND CHILL -40°F to +139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution -40ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1°C resolution (displays "OF.L" if outside this) RAINFALL 0" to 393.7" with 0.01 inch resolution 0 to 9999 mm with 0.1 mm resolution (displays "OF.L" when > 393.7") OUTDOOR DATA RECEPTION Temperature and humidity data every 13 seconds Wind data every 17 seconds Rain data every 19 seconds AIR PRESSURE 8.86 inHg to 32.46 inHg 300 hPa to 1099 hPa Relative pressure pre-set range: 27.17 to 31.
POWER CONSUMPTION WEATHER CENTER 3 x C size batteries (IEC LR14, 1.5V) THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER 2 x C size batteries (IEC LR14, 1.5V) RAIN SENSOR 2 x AA size batteries (IEC LR6, 1.5V) WIND SENSOR Solar powered BATTERY LIFE approximately 24 months (Alkaline batteries recommended) DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) WIRELESS DISPLAY: WS-2811U-IT 7.5” (L) x 1.46” (W) x 7.5” (H) (190.4 mm (L) x 37 mm (W) x 190.4 mm (H)) THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER: TX59U-IT 3.13” (L) x 3.54” (W) x 7.45” (H) (79.4 mm L x 89.
RAIN SENSOR: TX58U-IT Diameter: 5.18” Height: 7.19” (Diameter: 131.6 mm Height: 182.7 mm) USB TRANSCEIVER: USBTRX-10 3.22" (L) x 0.35" (W) x 0.89" (H) (81.8 mm (L) x 9 mm (W) x 22.7 mm (H)) LIABILITY DISCLAIMER x x x x x x x x x x x The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment.
FCC STATEMENT Statement according to FCC part 15.19: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.
WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures.
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