ACU-RITE 384 User manual

Instruction Manual
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CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features  enets ensor..... 2
Features  enets ispa.... 3
Setup .................................... 4
Sensor Setup ......................... 4
ispa etup ........................ 5
nteiime® oc................... 6
et the ime, ate  nits ...... 6
acight ettings................... 6
acement uideines ............. 7
sing the hermometer........... 8
roubeshooting ..................... 9
Care & Maintenance.............10
Repace nteiime
®
atter ..10
pecications........................10
FCC Information ...................10
Customer Support .................11
arrant..............................11
Thermometer
mode 

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ongratuations on our ne AcuRite product. o ensure the best
possibe product performance, pease read this manua in its entiret
and retain it for future reference.
Unpacking Instructions
Remove the protective m that is appied to the  screen prior to using this
product. ocate the tab and pee off to remove.
Package Contents
. ispa ith abetop tand
2. Outdoor Sensor
. oer Adapter
. nstruction anua
Features & Benets
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3
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OUTDOOR SENSOR
1. Integrated Hanger
For eas pacement.
2. Wireless Signal Indicator
Fashes hen data is being sent to the
dispa.
3. Battery Compartment
4. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match display’s A-B-C
switch to ensure units synchronize.
5. Battery Compartment Cover
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register onine to receive  ear arrant protection
www.AcuRite.com
IMPORTANT R   RR
 R ARRAN R

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DISPLAY FRONT
1. Backlight Button
For momentary backlight and dimmer settings.
2. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction temperature
is trending.
3. Sensor Signal Strength
4. HIGH Indicator
Indicates today’s HIGH records are being viewed.
5. LOW Indicator
Indicates today’s LOW records are being viewed.
6.
auto
Icon
Indicates display is in auto-dimming brightness
mode. (see page 6)
7. Day of the Week
8. Date
9. Moon Phase
10. Current Indoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction temperature
is trending.
11. Current Indoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending.
12. Display Low Battery Indicator
13. Intelli-Time® Clock
Automatically updates itself for Daylight
Saving Time.
14. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending.
15. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
DISPLAY BACK
1 6. In tegrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting.
17. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match sensor’s A-B-C switch to
ensure units synchronize.
18. Battery Compartment
19. Intelli-Time Battery Compartment Cover
20. Plug-in for Power Adapter
21. Button
For setup preferences and viewing HIGH records.
22. SET Button
For setup preferences.
23. Button
For setup preferences and viewing LOW records.
24. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)
Features & Benets
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SETUP
Sensor Setup
Set the A-B-C Switch
he A sitch is ocated inside
the batter compartment. t can
be set to A,  or . oever,
ou must seect the same etter
choices for both the sensor and
the dispa in order for the units
to snchronize.
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quait
aaine or ithium batteries in
the outdoor sensor for the best
product performance. eav
dut or rechargeabe batteries
are not recommended.
he sensor requires ithium
batteries in o temperature
conditions. od temperatures
can cause aaine batteries
to function improper. se
ithium batteries in the sensor for
temperatures beo F  .
. ide off the batter
compartment cover. ae
note of the A sitch
setting inside the batter
compartment for dispa
setup.
. nsert   AA batteries into
the batter compartment, as
shon. Foo the poarit
 diagram in the batter
compartment.
. Repace the batter cover.
2
1
1A-B-C Switch
set to match
dispa
2Install Batteries
 AA batteries
A B C

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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 which is not to 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 in fire,
as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge
non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
Display Setup
Set the A-B-C Switch
ocate the A sitch inside
the batter compartment. et
the A sitch to A,  or .
ou must seect the same etter
choices for both the dispa and
the sensor in order for the units
to snchronize.
Install or Replace Backup
Batteries optiona
. Remove the batter
compartment cover.
. nsert   AAA aaine
batteries into the batter
compartment, as shon.
Foo the poarit 
diagram in the batter
compartment.
. Repace the batter cover.
Plug in Power Adapter
For the best performance, pug
in the power adapter as the main
power source for this product.
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2
RAN atteries are
a bacup poer 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.
2Install Batteries
 AAA batteries
optiona
1A-B-C Switch
Set to match
sensor.
A B C
3
Plug in
Power Adapter
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Intelli-Time®Clock
nteiime products are preprogrammed ith the correct time and date.
nteiime technoog instructs the time and date to set themseves. A ou
need to do is seect our ime one and aight aving ime preferences. he
coc i then automatica set itsef and change for aight aving ime.
Set the Time, Date & Units
ress and reease the  button, ocated on the bac of the dispa, to enter
 . nce in  , the preference ou are current setting i
bin on the dispa.
o adust the current seected ashing item, press and reease the   or
  buttons press and  to fast adust.
o save our adustments, press and reease the  button again to adust
the net preference. he preference set order is as foos
 aight aving ime N or FF
 N    A A N A 
 R
 N
ANAR N
ANAR A
ANAR AR
RAR N F or 
f ou ive in an area that observes ,  shoud be set to N, even if it is
not current aight aving ime.
ou i automatica eit   if no buttons are pressed for  seconds.
nter   at an time b pressing the  button.
Display Backlight Settings
his eather stations coor dispa features three different ighting settings
igh  brightness, edium  brightness and o  brightness.
sing batter poer aone, the bacight is avaiabe momentari for 
seconds b pressing the bacight button.
hen dispa is poered ith the poer adapter, bacight remains on at
 brightness. ress bacight button once to dim to  brightness press
again to dim to , press a rd time to enter A  mode.
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatica adusts dispa brightness based on time of da  ear.
AR  NR   a.m.   p.m.   brightness
 p.m.   a.m.  brightness
NR   AR   a.m.   p.m.  brightness
 p.m.   a.m.   brightness

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmenta conditions. roper
pacement of both the dispa and outdoor sensor are critica to the accurac
and performance of this product.
Display Placement
ace the dispa in a dr area free of dirt and dust. ispa stands
upright for tabetop use or is amountabe
Outdoor Sensor Placement
ensor must be paced outside to observe outdoor conditions. ensor
is ater resistant and is designed for genera outdoor use, hoever,
to etend its ife pace the sensor in an area protected from direct
eather eements.
ang the sensor using the integrated hang hoe or hanger, or b
using string not incuded to hang it from a suitabe ocation, ie a
e covered tree branch. he best ocation is  to  feet above the
ground ith permanent shade and pent of fresh air to circuate
around the sensor.
Important Placement Guidelines
 o ensure accurate temperature measurement, pace units out of direct
sunight and aa from an heat sources or vents.
 ispa and outdoor sensor must be ithin  ft  m of each other.
 o maimize ireess range, pace units aa from arge metaic items, thic
as, meta surfaces, or other obects that ma imit ireess communication.
 o prevent ireess interference, pace both units at east  ft . m aa
from eectronic devices , computer, microave, radio, etc..
(100 meters)
(330 feet maximum)
Setup is Complete
he sensor i no snchronize ith the dispa. t ma tae a fe minutes for
snchronization to compete. ease refer to the troubeshooting section of this
manua if anthing appears to be functioning improper.

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Using the Thermometer
High & Low Records
odas high and o records are dispaed for indoor and outdoor
temperature and humidit. odas records automatica cear at am
midnight ever da. ie todas high or o records b pressing the   or
  buttons. ress and reease again to vie current readings.
o manua cear a of todas  recorded vaues, press and reease the
  button to vie o records, then press and  the   button for
 seconds. ashes i dispa to conrm ou have ceared the  records.
o manua cear a of todas  recorded vaues, press and reease the
  button to vie high records, then press and  the   button for
 seconds. ashes i dispa to conrm ou have ceared the  records.
Moon Phase
rac the phases of the moon, conveed through simpe unar phase icons
OPERATION

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Troubleshooting
No outdoor sensor
reception
no bars
f the ireess signa indicator shos no bars
 Reocate the dispa andor the outdoor sensor. he
units must be ithin  ft  m of each other.
 ae sure both units are paced at east  feet
. m aa from eectronics that ma interfere ith
the ireess communication such as s, microaves,
computers, etc.
 se standard aaine batteries or ithium batteries in
sensor hen temperature is beo F. o not
use heav dut or rechargeabe batteries. N t
ma tae up to a fe minutes for dispa and sensor
to snchronize after batteries are repaced.
Display screen
not working
 hec that the batteries are instaed correct.
atteries ma need to be repaced.
Outdoor
temperature
is ashing or
showing dashes
Fashing of the outdoor temperature is genera an
indication of ireess interference.
. ring both the sensor and dispa indoors and
remove at east one batter from each.
. ae sure the A sitch on both units match.
. Reinsta the batteries in the outdoor sensor.
. Reinsta the batteries in the dispa.
. et the units sit ithin a coupe feet of each other
for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.
Inaccurate
temperature
or humidity
 ae sure both the dispa and sensor are paced out
of direct sunight and aa from an heat sources or
vents (see page 7).
 ae sure both units are positioned aa from
moisture sources (see page 7).
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
[phone] for assistance.

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CR2032
3V
Care & Maintenance
Display Care  ean ith a soft, damp coth. o not use caustic ceaners or
abrasives. eep aa from dust, dirt and moisture. ean ventiation ports
reguar ith a gente puff of air.
Outdoor Sensor Care  ean ith a soft damp coth. o not use caustic
ceaners or abrasives.
Replace Intelli-Time Battery
nteiime technoog is poered b a preinstaed coince
batter that stores the time and date settings. he batter has
a shef ife of severa ears. ime and date i need to be
entered after repacing nteiime batter.
o repace the nteiime batter
. ocate the coin ce batter compartment door in the
batter compartment of the dispa. nscre and remove
the compartment cover.
. nsert   R coin ce batter into the batter
compartment, as shon. nsta batter ith  positive
termina facing .
. cre in the batter cover.
Specications
TEMPERATURE RANGE utdoor ºF to 158ºF ºC to 70ºC
ndoor ºF to 122ºF ºC to 50ºC
HUMIDITY RANGE utdoor  to 
ndoor  to 
WIRELESS RANGE ft  m depending on home construction materias
POWER
DATA REPORTING utdoor  seconds
ndoor  seconds
ensor   AA aaine or ithium batteries
ispa , mA poer adapter
  AAA aaine batteries optiona
  R coin ce batter
FCC Information
his device compies ith part  of F rues. peration is subect to the fooing to conditions
 his device ma N cause harmfu interference, and
 his device must accept an interference received, incuding interference that ma cause undesired operation.
ARNN hanges or modications to this unit not epress approved b the part responsibe for compiance coud void the users
authorit to operate the equipment.
N his equipment has been tested and found to comp ith the imits for a ass  digita device, pursuant to art  of the F rues.
hese imits are designed to provide reasonabe protection against harmfu interference in a residentia instaation. his equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequenc energ and, if not instaed and used in accordance ith the instructions, ma cause harmfu interference
to radio communications. oever, there is no guarantee that interference i not occur in a particuar instaation. f this equipment does
cause harmfu interference to radio or teevision reception, hich can be determined b turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to tr to correct the interference b one or more of the fooing measures
 Reorient or reocate the receiving antenna.
 ncrease the separation beteen the equipment and the receiver.
 onnect the equipment into an outet on a circuit different from that to hich the receiver is connected.
 onsut the deaer or an eperienced radio technician for hep.
N he manufacturer is not responsibe for an radio or  interference caused b unauthorized modications to this equipment. uch
modications coud void the user authorit to operate the equipment.

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AcuRite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chaney
Instrument Company. For purchases of AcuRite
products, AcuRite provides the benets and services set
forth herein. For purchases of Chaney products, Chaney
provides the benets and services set forth herein.
We warrant that all products we manufacture under this
warranty are of good material and workmanship and, when
properly installed and operated, will be free of defects for a
period of one year from the date of purchase.
Any product which, under normal use and service, is proven
to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR
from date of sale will, upon examination by us, and at our sole
option, be repaired or replaced by us. Transportation costs and
charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser.
We hereby disclaim all responsibility for such transportation
costs and charges. This warranty will not be breached, and we
will give no credit for products which have received normal
wear and tear not affecting the functionality of the product,
been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered,
abused, improperly installed, or repaired or altered by others
than our authorized representatives.
Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or
replacement of the defective item(s). If we determine that repair
or replacement is not feasible, we may, at our option, refund
the amount of the original purchase price
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FOR THE PRODUCTS AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
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or incidental damages, whether arising in tort or by contract
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any of our products, the purchaser assumes all liability for the
consequences arising from their use or misuse. No person, rm
or corporation is authorized to bind us to any other obligation
or liability in connection with the sale of our products.
Furthermore, no person, rm or corporation is authorized
to modify or waive the terms of this warranty unless done in
writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of ours.
In no case shall our liability for any claim relating to our
products, your purchase or your use thereof, exceed the
original purchase price paid for the product.
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purchases made in the United States and Canada. For
purchases made in a country other than the United States or
Canada, please consult the policies applicable to the country in
which you made your purchase.
Additionally, this Policy applies only to the original purchaser
of our products. We do cannot and do not offer any return,
refund, or warranty services if you buy products used or from
resale sites such as eBay or Craigslist.
Governing Law
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laws of the United States and the State of Wisconsin. Any
dispute relating to this Policy shall be brought exclusively in the
federal or State courts having jurisdiction in Walworth County,
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