ACU-RITE 01500 User manual

Instruction Manual
Professional Weather Center
model 01500/01515
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3
Features: Display Unit ............ 4
Back of Display Unit............... 6
Setup .................................... 7
5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7
Display Unit Setup ................. 8
Set the Time & Date ............... 9
Measurement Units ...............10
Placement Guidelines ............11
5-in-1 Sensor Installation........12
Using the Weather Center .....13
Weather Ticker .....................14
Programmable Alarms...........16
Troubleshooting ....................18
Care & Maintenance............ 20
Calibration .......................... 20
Specications....................... 22
FCC Information .................. 22
Customer Support ................ 23
Warranty............................. 23
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Archived Products
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 unit with tabletop stand
2. 5-in-1 sensor
3. Sensor mounting bracket
4. Mounting hardware
5. Snap-in debris lter for rain collector
6. Power adapter
7. Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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to receive 1 year
warranty protection
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Features & Benets
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5-IN-1 SENSOR
1. Rainfall Collector Funnel
2. Solar Cell Panel
Converts sunlight into power to run
internal aspirating fan.
Internal Aspirating Fan
(not shown)
Draws ambient air into
sensor to reduce solar radiation
heating, resulting in more accurate
temperature measurement.
3. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match display’s
A-B-C switch to ensure units
synchronize.
4. Battery Compartment
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5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors
(internal)
6. Mounting Point
7. Wind Speed Anemometer
8. Wind Direction Vane
9. Mounting Bracket
10. Mounting Hardware
Qty Diameter Length
4 #4 1”
2 #6 ½”
11. Debris Filter
Snaps into rain collector to lter out
twigs, leaves, etc.

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Features & Benets
Display Unit
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1. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from past 60 minutes.
2. Average Wind Speed
of all speeds from past 2 minutes.
3. Learning Mode Icon
Press to change the Weather Select
category data being displayed.
4. Weather Select
Heat index, dew point, wind chill,
indoor temperature / humidity,
rainfall rate (rain per hour)
5. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls
data from the outdoor sensor to
generate your personal forecast.
6. Weather Select Button
Press to change the Weather Select
category data being displayed.
7. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength
8. Alarm On/Off Indicator
for Selectable Category (#31).
9. Programmable Alarm Settings
10. “ “ Icon
Indicates active Weather Ticker
message.
11. “ “ Icon
Indicates deactivated Weather Ticker
message.
12. ALARM On/Off Button
Activate alarm; press and hold to
adjust alarm values.
13. “ remove“ Button
Deactivate Weather Ticker Message
14. ▲ / ▼ Buttons
For category selection & setup
preferences.
15. SET Button
For setup preferences.
16. “ “ Button
For manually cycling Weather
Ticker messages.
17. HISTORY MODE Button
Press for all-time low and date
recorded for current category
selected on display (#31). Press
twice for all-time high and date
recorded.
18. “add “ Button
Activates Weather Ticker message.
19. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
20. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On
Indicator
21. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
22. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On
Indicator
23. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator
24. Current Rainfall
Accumulates data during rainfall.
25. Rain Alarm On Indicator
26. Current Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates direction
pressure is trending.
27. All-Time Rainfall
28. Current Month Total Rainfall
29. Date
30. Clock
31. Selectable Category
32. Record Highs
Shown for current category selected
on the display (#31).
33. Record Lows
Shown for current category selected
on the display (#31).
34. Weather Ticker™
35. Current Wind Direction
36. Previous 2 Wind Directions
37. Touch Activated Backlight
Momentary during battery power,
always on/off for power adapter
38. Current Wind Speed
39. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator

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Back of Display Unit 1 2
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BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT
1. Integrated Hang Hole
for easy wall mounting
2. Plugin for Power Adapter
3. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match 5-in-1
sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize
4. CLEAR TODAY Button
Clears data recorded since
12:00am
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5. CLEAR ALL Button
Clears all recorded data without
having to reset time and date
6. RESET Button
Full reset to factory defaults
7. Battery Compartment
8. Power Adapter
9. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)

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SETUP
5-IN-1 Sensor Setup
1 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 both the
sensor and the display unit in order
for the units to synchronize.
2 Install or Replace Batteries
Batteries MUST be installed for
this product to operate. AcuRite
recommends high quality alkaline
or lithium batteries for the best
product performance. Heavy duty
or rechargeable batteries are not
recommended.
The 5-in-1 sensor requires lithium
batteries in low temperature
conditions. Cold temperatures can
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cause alkaline batteries to function
improperly. Use lithium batteries in
the 5-in-1 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.
Remove Rain Gauge Stabilizer
Locate and remove the rain gauge
stabilizer (plastic tab) taped into
the bottom of the sensor. The rain
gauge will not function until this is
removed.
A B C
1 A-B-C Switch
Set to match
display unit
2 Install Batteries
4 AA Batteries
3 Rain Gauge Stabilizer
Remove and discard

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Display Unit Setup
The display unit operates with batteries and/or power adapter. Regardless
of the power source, it is recommended that batteries always be installed to
ensure continuous operation (and retain records) in case of a power outage.
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Set the A-B-C Switch Install or Replace Batteries
The A-B-C switch is located inside Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries
the battery compartment. It can into the battery compartment,
be set to A, B or C. However, as shown. Follow the polarity
you must select the same letter (+/-) diagram in the battery
choices for both the sensor and compartment.
the display unit in order for the
units to synchronize. Plug Power Adapter into
Electric Outlet (optional)
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
2 Install Batteries
6 AA Batteries
3 Plug in Power
Adapter
(optional)
A B C
1 A-B-C Switch
set to match
sensor
Momentary
backlight during
battery power.
Backlight can always
remain on (or off)
when power adapter
is plugged in.
LIGHT
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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Set the Time & Date
The clock and calendar are utilized to time stamp history records and other
data, so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the
display unit.
Set the Time
1. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons until
“SET CLOCK?” is displayed on the
Selectable Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “SET” button to set the clock.
3. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons to adjust the
hour. Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.
4. Press the “SET” button to conrm hour
selection.
5. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons to adjust
minutes.
6. Press the “SET” button to conrm minute
selection.
The clock is now set.
Set the Date
1. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons until
“SET DATE?” is displayed on the Selectable
Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “SET” button to set the date.
3. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons to adjust the
month.
4. Press the “SET” button to conrm month
selection.
5. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons to adjust the
day.
6. Press the “SET” button to conrm day
selection.
7. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons to adjust the
year.
8. Press the “SET” button to conrm year
selection.
Note: The “ ” stays in
Selectable Categories,
even after setup.
The date is now set.

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Select Measurement Units
To select between standard units (mph, ºF, etc.) or
metric units (kph, ºC, etc.):
1. Press the“ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons until “SET UNITS?”
is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the
display unit.
2. Press the “SET” button to set the unit preference.
3. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” buttons to select “STAND”
for standard or “METRIC” for metric units.
4. Press the “SET” button to conrm your selection.
5. Next, you will see “WIND MPH”. Press the “ ▲ ”
or “ ▼ ” buttons to select MPH, KPH, or KNOTS for
wind speed units.
6. Press the “SET” button to conrm your selection.
Units are now set.