ACU-RITE 01531 User manual

Instruction Manual
Professional Weather Center
model 01512 / 01531
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3
Features & Benets: Display.... 4
Back of Display...................... 6
Setup .................................... 7
5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7
Display Setup ........................ 8
Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9
Backlight Settings................... 9
Placement Guidelines ............10
5-in-1 Sensor Installation........11
Using the Weather Center .....12
Rainfall Tracking ...................13
Weather Ticker .....................14
Troubleshooting ....................15
Care & Maintenance.............17
Calibration ...........................17
Specications........................19
FCC Information ...................19
Customer Support ................ 20
Warranty............................. 20
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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. 5-in-1 Sensor
3. Sensor Mounting Bracket
4. Mounting Hardware
5. Power Adapter
6. Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online
to receive 1 year
warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
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Register a Product

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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
includes anchors & screws.
Qty Diameter Length
5 #4 3/4”
1 #4 1/2”
1 #6 1/2”
11. Debris Filter
Pre-installed to prevent debris from
entering the rain gauge.

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Features & Benets
Display Unit
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1. Previous 2 Wind Directions
2. Current Wind Speed
3. Current Wind Direction
4. Current Indoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
5. Display Low Battery Indicator
6. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from the last 60
minutes.
7. Current Indoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
8. Wind Speed Alert Indicator
Activates when wind speed is over
50 mph.
9. Clock
10. Rainfall Alert Indicator
Indicates rainfall of more than 1”
(25 mm) of rain in 2 hours or less.
11. AUTO DIM Indicator
Indicates display is in auto-dimming
brightness mode (see page 9).
12. Current Rainfall Total
Accumulates data during rainfall.
13. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls
data from your 5-in-1 sensor to
generate your personal forecast.
14. Storm Alert Indicator
Activates when barometric
pressure drops.
15. Month/Year/All-Time Rainfall
16. Current Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates direction
pressure is trending.
17. RAINFALL Button
Press to change the RAINFALL
data being displayed (Month, Year,
All-Time).
18. TButton
For setup preferences.
19. SET Button
For setup preferences.
20.
V
Button
For setup preferences.
21. SELECT Button
Press to change the WEATHER
SELECT category data being
displayed.
22. Weather TickerTM
23. Heat Index/ Wind Chill Alert
Indicator
Activates when heat index rises
over 90ºF (32ºC) or when wind
chill drops below -17ºF (-27ºC).
24. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
25. WEATHER SELECT
Displays heat index, dew point, wind
chill, feels like, days with rain this
month, and days since last recorded
rainfall.
26. Date
27. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
28. Average Wind Speed
Average of all speeds over the past
2 minutes.
29. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength
30. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
31. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.

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Back of Display Unit
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BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT
1. Integrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting.
2. Button
Dimmer control while using power
adapter. Activates momentary
backlight while on battery power. 6. A-B-C Switch
3. Plug-in for Power Adapter ID code that must match 5-in-1
4. Removable Tabletop Stand sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize.
5. CLEAR ALL/RESET Button
Press to clear record currently being 7. Power Adapter
viewed. Press AND HOLD for more 8. Battery Compartment Cover
than 10 seconds for full reset to (not shown)
factory defaults.

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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 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
2 Install Batteries
4 AA Batteries
3 Rain Gauge Stabilizer
Remove and discard

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Display Unit Setup
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
1 Set the A-B-C Switch
The A-B-C switch is located inside
the battery compartment. It can be
set to A, B or C. However, you must
select the same letter choices for
both the sensor and the display unit
in order for the units to synchronize.
3 Install Backup
Batteries
6 AA Batteries
(optional)
2 Plug in Power
Adapter
A B C
1 as shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
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2 Plug Power Adapter into
Electrical Outlet
Install or Replace Batteries
(optional)
Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries
into the battery compartment,
IMPORTANT: Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of
a power outage. Power adapter is the recommended primary power source to enjoy
the full functionality of this product.
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.

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Set the Time, Date & Units
Press the “SET” button, located on the front of the display, to enter SET
MODE. Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on
the display.
To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “T“ or
“
V
“ 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:
TOP DISPLAY:
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)
WIND SPEED UNITS (MPH, KPH, Knots)
RAINFALL UNITS (in or mm)
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
TICKER DISPLAY:
LANGUAGE (English, French, Spanish)
WEATHER TICKER SPEED (SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST)
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.
Enter SET MODE at any time by pressing the “SET” button.
Display Backlight Settings
This weather station’s color display features three different lighting settings:
High (100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (30%) 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 “ ” button once to dim to 60% brightness; press
again to dim to 30%, press a 3rd time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode. “AUTO
DIM” will appear below the time.
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day & year.
MARCH 11- NOVEMBER 4 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness
9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m. = 30% brightness
NOVEMBER 5 - MARCH 10 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. = 100% brightness
7:01 p.m. - 7:29 a.m. = 30% brightness

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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 product.
Display Placement
Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To ensure
accurate temperature measurement, place out of direct sunlight
and away from heat sources or vents. Display stands upright for
tabletop use or is wall-mountable.
5-in-1 Sensor Placement
The 5-in-1 sensor is designed to remain outdoors all year long.
Choose an open location with no obstructions above or around
the sensor for the most accurate measurements.
Important Placement Guidelines
Display and sensor must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE
Place units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other
objects that may limit wireless communication.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Place both units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronic devices (TV,
computer, microwave, radio, etc.).
LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
Position sensor away from heaters, air conditioners, chimneys, exhaust vents,
asphalt and concrete (surfaces that radiate heat).
LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES
Avoid installing the sensor near pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Water
sources may impact humidity accuracy.
LOCATE AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS
DO NOT install the sensor where it will be sprayed by a sprinkler system. This
may force water inside the sensor.
LOCATE AWAY FROM WIND & RAIN OBSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT mount the sensor with obstructions around it.
Consider a location that is a wide open area, with few
structures around to ensure accurate wind measurement.
Visit us online to view installation photos and
video, or learn more about AcuRite technology:
www.AcuRite.com/5in1 View Video