ACU-RITE 06096 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Display for 5-in-1 Weather Sensor
model 06096
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Package Contents
1. Display with Tabletop Stand
2. Power Adapter
3. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
This product requires an AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Sensor
(sold separately) to be operational.

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Display
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Icon
Indicates an alarm has been activated.
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19. Moon Phase
2. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
1. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength
3. High/Low Humidity Records
Highest and lowest outdoor humidity
recorded since midnight.
4. Average Wind Speed
Average wind speed over the past
2 minutes.
Date11.
Clock12.
Button
For setup preferences.
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16. Button
For setup preferences and to view
all-time records.
7. Rainfall History
Displays historical rainfall totals
(see page 9).
8. Current Indoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
9. Humidity Level Indicator
Indicates a high, low, or ideal humidity
comfort level.
10. Current Indoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction humidity
is trending.
14. Button
For momentary backlight and dimmer
settings.
17.
Button For alarm setup preferences.
18.
Indicates display is in auto-dimming
brightness mode (see page 6).
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20. Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates direction pressure
is trending.
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28. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
23. Current Wind Speed
24. Current Wind Direction
25. Seasonal Display
Heat Index calculation displays when
temperature is 80°F (27°C) or higher.
Dew Point calculation displays when
temperature is 79°F (26°C) or below.
Wind chill calculation displays when
temperature is 40°F (4°C) or lower.
26. High/Low Temperature Records
Highest and lowest outdoor temperature
recorded since midnight.
27. Previous 2 Wind Directions
22. Month/Week/Today Rainfall
5. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from the last 60 minutes.
12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from your 5-in-1 sensor to generate
your personal forecast.
15. Button
For setup preferences and to cycle
through rainfall history.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment that will not
be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of
used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries
recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
IMPORTANT: Batteries are
a backup power source to
preserve records in the event of
a power outage. Power adapter
is recommended as the primary
power source to enjoy the full
functionality of this product.
Display Setup
1Set 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 display and
the sensor in order for the units to
synchronize.
Install or Replace Backup
Batteries (optional)
1. Remove the battery
compartment cover.
2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline
batteries into the battery
compartment, as shown. Follow
the polarity (+/–) diagram in
the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Plug in Power Adapter
For the best performance, plug
in the power adapter as the main
power source for this product.
3Plug in
Power
Adapter
1A-B-C Switch
Set to match
sensor
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A B C
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SETUP
Back of Display
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BACK OF DISPLAY
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1. Integrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting.
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5. RESET BUTTON
Press and release to clear data.
Press and HOLD for full reset to
factory defaults.
6. Power Adapter
7. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)
Plug-in for Power Adapter3.
Backup Battery Compartment
A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match 5-in-1
sensorʼs A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize.
Install Backup
Batteries
3 AAA Batteries
(optional)
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Set the Time, Date & Units
The display will automatically enter SET MODE after the unit has powered on.
Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the
display.
“ or
“ “ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).
To save your adjustments, press and release the “set ” button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
AUTO DST CHANGE (YES, NO)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (°F or °C)
WIND SPEED UNITS (mph, km/h, knots)
RAINFALL UNITS (inches or mm)
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
*If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving Time, DST should be set
to YES, even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time.
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “ ” button.
Display Backlight Settings
This weather stationʼs color display features three different lighting settings:
High (100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (15%) brightness.
Using battery power alone, the backlight is available momentarily for 10
seconds by pressing the “ ” button.
When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at
100% brightness. Press the “ ” button once to dim to 60% brightness. Press
again to dim to 15%. Press a 3rd time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode. The “ ”
icon appears to the left of the time to indicate that auto-dim mode is ON.
NOTE: Pressing and holding the “ ” button for 5 seconds will disable the
backlight. Once any button is pressed, the backlight will return to your selected
setting.
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day.
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness
9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 15% brightness
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 unit.
Display Placement
Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display
stands upright for tabletop use and is wall-mountable.
Important Placement Guidelines
• To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place units out of direct sunlight
and away from any heat sources or vents.
• Display and sensor(s) must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
• To maximize wireless range, placeunits away from large metallic items, thick
walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that may limit wireless communication.
• To prevent wireless interference, place units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from
electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

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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” 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.
Weather Forecast
AcuRiteʼs patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast of weather
conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard.
It generates a forecastwith pinpoint accuracy - personalized for your exact location.
Barometric Pressure
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This weather
center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the
pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING).
Rainfall Tracking
This weather station features enhanced tracking of historical rainfall data.
Rain accumulation data is displayed for the current day, week, or month (most
recent rainfall total). Press the “ ” button to review historical rainfall records.
Records are shown in the following order:
TODAY RAIN TOTAL
THIS WEEK RAIN TOTAL
THIS MONTH RAIN TOTAL
PREVIOUS MONTHLY TOTALS WITH RAIN (up to 12 months prior)
CURRENT YEAR TOTAL
PREVIOUS YEAR TOTAL
ALL-TIME TOTAL
Rainfall Data
Displays rainfall
recorded TODAY
since 12:00am,
if applicable.
If there hasnʼt been any
rainfall today, the current
weekʼs rainfall (Sunday to
Saturday) is displayed, if
applicable.
If there hasnʼtbeen any
rainfall this week, the
current monthʼs rainfall is
displayed.
TODAY WEEK MONTH
Rainfall Records
ALL-TIME TOTAL RAINFALLTOTAL RAINFALL
FOR MONTH SHOWN
CURRENT YEAR
TOTAL RAINFALL
(default)
View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons
SNOW / RAIN
MIX LIKELY
RAIN
LIKELY
SNOW
LIKELY
STORMY
& WINDY
CLOUDY
(flashing=stormy)
FULL
NEW WAXING
CRESCENT
WANING
CRESCENT
1ST
QUARTER
3RD
QUARTER
Moon Phase
Track the phases of the moon, conveyed through simple lunar phase icons: