ACU-RITE 01021 User manual

Instruction Manual
Weather Station
models 01021 / 06047
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[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: Lightning Sensor .. 3
Features & Benets: Display.... 4
Features & Benets: Rain Gauge .. 7
Setup .................................... 8
Lightning Sensor Setup ........... 8
Rain Gauge Setup.................. 9
Display Setup .......................10
Set the Time, Date & Units .....11
Backlight Settings..................11
Placement Guidelines ............13
Using the Weather Station.....15
Programmable Alarms...........16
Troubleshooting ....................18
Care & Maintenance.............19
Calibration .......................... 20
Specications....................... 22
FCC Information .................. 22
Customer Support ................ 23
Warranty............................. 23

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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 lm 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. Lightning Sensor
3. Rain Gauge
4. Power Adapter
5. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

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Features & Benets
1. Integrated Hanger
For easy placement.
2. Wireless Signal Indicator
Flashes when data is being
sent to the companion unit.
3. Interference Indicator
Flashes when interference is
detected (see page 14).
4. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match
display’s A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize.
5. Battery Compartment
6. Lightning Strike Indicator
Indicates a lightning strike has
occurred within 25 miles (40 km).
7. Battery Compartment Cover
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NOTE: Under no circumstances shall the Lightning Detector, Chaney Instrument
Co. or the Primex Family of Companies be held responsible for any damages
whatsoever that may result from the use of or inability to use this product, including
without limitation any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential
damages, which are expressly disclaimed. This disclaimer of liability applies to
any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission,
inaccuracy, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission
software virus, communication failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access
to, alteration of, or use of the product, whether for breach of contract, tortuous
behavior (including, without limitation, strict liability), negligence, or under any
other cause of action, to the fullest extent permissible by law. This does not affect
any statutory rights which may not be disclaimed. The contents of this product,
including all lightning and weather data are provided “as is” and without warranty
or condition of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, any
warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. Chaney Instrument
Co. & the Primex Family of Companies do not warrant that this product or the
data that it provides will be free of errors, interruptions, viruses or other harmful
components. Chaney Instrument Co. & the Primex Family of Companies do not
warrant the accuracy or reliability of any lightning strike alerts, weather data or
other information provided by the product. Chaney Instrument Co. & the Primex
Family of Companies reserve the right to alter the product or withdraw it from the
market at its sole discretion.
LIGHTNING SENSOR

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Features & Benets
FRONT OF DISPLAY
Features & Benets
FRONT OF DISPLAY

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FRONT OF DISPLAY
1. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow indicates direction temperature
is trending.
2. Outdoor Low Temperature Record
Lowest temperature recorded since
midnight.
3. Outdoor High Temperature Record
Highest temperature recorded since
midnight.
4. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow indicates direction humidity
is trending.
5. Outdoor Low Humidity Record
Lowest humidity recorded since
midnight.
6. Outdoor High Humidity Record
Highest humidity recorded since
midnight.
7. Seasonal Information
Displays dew point calculation when
temperature is 79°F (26°C) or below.
Displays heat index calculation when
temperature is 80°F (27°C) or above.
8. Interference Indicator
Flashes when interference is detected
(see page 14).
9. Strike Counter
Displays most recent total of lightning
strikes that has been detected (today,
this week, this month).
10. Lightning Strike Indicator
Indicates a lightning strike has
occurred within 25 miles.
11. Alarm ON Indicator
Indicates alarm is activated to emit an
audible alert when conditions exceed
your presets (see page 16).
12. Lightning Sensor Low Battery
Indicator
13. Lightning Sensor Signal Strength
14. Rain Gauge Signal Strength
15. Rain Gauge Low Battery Indicator
16. RECORDS Button
Press to view historical records.
17. SELECT and SELECT Buttons
For setup preferences and display
navigation.
18. Icon
Indicates display is in auto-dimming
brightness mode (see page 11).
19. ENTER
SET Button
For setup preferences.
20.Display Low Battery Indicator
21. ALARMS Button
For alarm setup.
22.Date
23.Clock
Automatically updates for
Daylight Saving Time.
24.Rainfall
Accumulates data during rainfall.
25. FLOODING POSSIBLE Indicator
Indicates conditions are present that
could lead to ooding.
26.Estimated Distance to Storm Front
Updates with latest lightning strike
detected today.
27. Current Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates direction
pressure is trending.
28. Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
29.12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from the outdoor sensor to generate
your personal forecast.
30.Storm Alert Indicator
Activates when barometric pressure drops.
31. Backlight Button
For momentary backlight and
dimmer settings.
32.Freeze Alert Indicator
Indicates temperature is below
freezing (32°F; 0°C).

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BACK OF DISPLAY
1. Integrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting.
2. RESET Button
Press and release for full reset to
factory defaults.
3. Plug-in for Power Adapter
4. Power Adapter
5. Battery Compartment Cover
6. Battery Compartment
7. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match the lightning
sensor and rain gauge's A-B-C
switches to ensure units synchronize.
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RAIN GAUGE
1. Rain Gauge Cover
2. Rain Gauge Tipping Cups
Collects and empties rain for
continuous rain measurement.
3. Battery Compartment &
Electronics Box
4. Rain Gauge Base
5. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match display’s A-B-C
switch to ensure units synchronize.
A B C
SQUEEZE
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Features & Benets

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Lightning Sensor Setup
2Install Batteries
4 AA batteries
1A-B-C Switch
Set to match display
& rain gauge.
A B C
Set the A-B-C Switch
Locate the A-B-C switch inside the
battery compartment. It can be
set to A, B or C. However, you
must select the same letter choices
for the display, rain gauge and
lightning sensor in order for the
units to synchronize.
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality
alkaline or lithium batteries in
the wireless sensor for the best
product performance. Heavy duty
or rechargeable batteries are not
recommended.
The sensor requires lithium
batteries in low temperature
conditions. Cold temperatures can
cause alkaline batteries to function
improperly. Use lithium batteries in
the sensor for temperatures below
-4ºF / -20ºC.
1. Slide off the battery
compartment cover.
2. Insert 4 x AA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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SETUP
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 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.

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Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
1. Separate rain gauge cover from the base by gently
squeezing tabs and pulling the cover upwards.
2. Remove battery box by squeezing the two tabs on each
end together (take note of battery box orientation, for
re-installation).
3. Remove and discard cardboard rain gauge stabilizer.
4. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as
shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the
battery compartment.
5. Securely place the battery box back into the rain
gauge base.
6. Securely re-attach the rain gauge cover onto rain
gauge base.
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SQUEEZE
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
SQUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
SQUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
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Rain Gauge Setup
A B C
1A-B-C Switch
Set to match display
and lightning sensor.
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 the rain gauge,
display and lightning sensor in order
for the units to synchronize.

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Display Setup
Set the A-B-C Switch
Locate the A-B-C switch inside
the battery compartment. It can
be set to A, B or C. However,
you must select the same
letter choices for the display,
rain gauge and lightning
sensor in order for the units to
synchronize.
Install or Replace Backup
Batteries
(optional)
1. Remove the battery
compartment cover.
2. Insert 3 x AA 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.
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1A-B-C Switch
Set to match
rain gauge
and lightning
sensor.
3Plug in
Power
Adapter
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.
2Install Backup Batteries
(optional)
3 AA batteries
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 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.
A B C