ACU-RITE 01608 User manual

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ACU•RITE.
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Rain Gauge Station
model 01608 / 06042M
Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: Sensor..... 2
Features & Benets: Display.... 3
Features & Benets: Rain Gauge......5
Setup .................................... 6
Sensor Setup ......................... 6
Rain Gauge Setup.................. 7
Display Setup ........................ 8
Intelli-Time® Clock .................. 9
Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9
Rain Gauge Installation .........10
Placement Guidelines ............ 11
Programmable Rain Alarm.....12
Rainfall Tracking ...................12
Troubleshooting ....................14
Care & Maintenance.............15
Calibration ...........................15
Replace Intelli-Time® Battery ..17
Specications........................18
FCC Information ...................18
Customer Support .................19
Warranty..............................19
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set
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mm
yesterday
this week
this year
last year
all time
records
today’s rainfall
outdoor
indoor
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TODAY
ALL-TIME
TODAY
ALL-TIME
pressure
STORM!
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heat
index
dew point
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. Wireless Sensor
3. Rain Gauge
4. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
Features & Benets
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WIRELESS SENSOR
1. Integrated Hanger
For easy placement.
2. Wireless Signal Indicator
Flashes when data is being sent to the
display.
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
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DISPLAY FRONT
1. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates the direction
temperature is trending.
2. Rain Gauge Low Battery Indicator
3. Rain Gauge Signal Strength
4. Rain Alarm Icon
Indicates the alarm is set.
5. Current Indoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates the direction
temperature is trending.
6. Display Low Battery Indicator
7. Pressure Trend Indicator
Arrow icon indicates direction pressure
is trending.
8. Storm Alert Indicator
Activates when a storm is approaching.
Button
Access rainfall records (yesterday,
this week, this year, last year, all time) and
all-time records for temperature and humidity.
10. Date
inches
set
o
on
mm
yesterday
this week
this year
last year
all time
records
today’s rainfall
outdoor
indoor
.5
1
0
+
TODAY
ALL-TIME
TODAY
ALL-TIME
pressure
STORM!
YR.
heat index
dew point
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Intelli-Time® Clock
Automatically updates itself for Daylight
Saving Time.
12. Current Indoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction humidity
is trending.
13. Icon
Appears next to calibrated values.
14. Today’s Rain Indicator
Illustrates rainfall collection up to 1 inch
(25 mm).
15. Rainfall Total
For current mode selected.
16. Dew Point
Displays dew point calculation when
temperature is 79°F (26°C) or below.
17. Heat Index
Displays heat index calculation when
temperature is 80°F (27°C) or above.
18. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction humidity
is trending.
19. Wireless Sensor Signal Strength
20. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
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DISPLAY BACK
1. Integrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting.
2. Button
For setup preferences and
viewing today’s HIGH temperature
and humidity records.
3. SET Button
For setup preferences.
4. Battery Compartment
5. Battery Compartment Cover
6. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match the wire-
less sensor and rain gauge’s A-B-C
switches to ensure units synchronize.
7. Intelli-Time®Battery Compartment
8. Button
For setup preferences and
viewing today’s LOW temperature
and humidity records.
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Features & Benets
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3. Battery Compartment &
Electronics Box
4. Rain Gauge Base
5. A-B-C Switch
RAIN GAUGE
1. Rain Gauge Cover
2. Rain Gauge Tipping Cups
Collects and empties rain for
continuous rain measurement.
A B C
SQUEEZE
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ID code that must match display’s A-B-C
switch to ensure units synchronize.
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SETUP
Sensor Setup
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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 the wireless
sensor, rain gauge and the
display 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
Install Batteries
2 AA batteries
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. Take
note of the A-B-C switch
setting inside the battery
compartment for display
setup.
2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
1 A-B-C Switch
set to match display
and rain gauge
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A B C
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Rain Gauge Setup
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
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SQUEEZE
2 SQUEEZE
LARGE SQUEEZE
TAB LARGE
TAB
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
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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.
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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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 wireless sensor in
order for the units to synchronize.
A-B-C Switch
set to match
display and sensor
A B C
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Display Setup
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 display, wireless
sensor and rain gauge in order
for the units to synchronize.
Install or Replace Batteries
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.
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2 Install Batteries
3 AAA batteries
1 A-B-C Switch
set to match sensor
and rain gauge
A B C
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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Intelli-Time®Clock
Intelli-Time products are pre-programmed with the correct time and date.
Intelli-Time technology instructs the time and date to set themselves. All you
need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences. The
clock will then automatically set itself and change for Daylight Saving Time.
Set the Time, Date & Units
Press and release the SET button to enter SETUP MODE. Once in setup mode,
the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display.
To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “▲” or “▼”
buttons located on the back of the display (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:
RAIN ALARM (ON or OFF)
TIME ZONE (AST EST CST MST PST AKT HAT)
AUTO DST* (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE SCALE (ºF or ºC)
RAINFALL UNITS (inches or mm)
*If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving Time, DST should be set
to ON, even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time.
You will automatically exit SETUP MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10
seconds. Enter setup mode at any time by pressing and releasing the SET
button.
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Rain Gauge Installation
• To ensure accurate rain measurement, the rain gauge MUST be placed on a
at, level surface.
• Ensure the rain gauge is not placed in a low spot that could become ooded
or in an area where there are obstructions above it.
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1. Separate the rain gauge cover from the rain gauge base.
2. Locate the two holes on the rain gauge base.
3. Fasten the rain gauge base to a sturdy surface, like a deck railing or a fence
post, with screws (included) using hand tools. (Power tools may slip during
installation, causing damage to the rain gauge.)
INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING
HAND TOOLS ONLY.
THEN RE-ATTACH UPPER CASING
SQUEEZE
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
Setup is Complete
The rain gauge and wireless sensor will now synchronize with the display. It may
take a few minutes for synchronization to complete. Please refer to the
troubleshooting section of this manual if anything appears to be functioning
improperly.
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