ACU-RITE 02032C User manual

Instruction Manual
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
PC Connect for Windows
Overview .............................. 9
PC Connect for Windows
Modes .................................. 9
PC Connect for Windows
Software ..............................10
Set the Time, Date & Units ..... 11
Backlight Settings..................11
Placement Guidelines ............12
5-in-1 Sensor Installation........13
Using the Weather Center .....14
Rainfall Tracking ...................15
Weather Ticker .....................16
Troubleshooting ....................17
Care & Maintenance............ 20
Calibration .......................... 20
Specications....................... 22
FCC Information .................. 22
Customer Support ................ 23
Warranty............................. 23
Professional Weather Center
model 02032C / 888143
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. USB cable
8. Instruction Manual
9. 4 Alkaline Batteries
IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online
to receive 1 year
warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
►
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
Snaps into rain collector to lter out
twigs, leaves, etc.

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Features & Benets
Display Unit
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1. Previous 2 Wind Directions
2. Backlight Button
For momentary backlight and
dimmer settings.
3. Current Wind Speed
4. Current Wind Direction
5. Current Indoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
6. Display Low Battery Indicator
7. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from the last 60
minutes.
8. Current Indoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
9. Clock
10. Heavy Rainfall Warning Icon
Activated when over 1 inch of rainfall
is recorded in 2 hours or less.
11. AUTO DIM Indicator
12. Current Rainfall
Rainfall recorded since 12:00am.
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
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. "T” Button
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
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
of all speeds from 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. Plug-in for Power Adapter
2. Plug-in for USB Cable
3. Integrated Hang Hole
for easy wall mounting
4. MAC ADDRESS
12 digit unique ID required for
online connectivity functions
5. Backup Battery Compartment
6. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match 5-in-1
sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize
7. CLEAR RECORD/ RESET
Press to clear record currently
being viewed. Press and HOLD
for full reset to factory defaults.
8. Power Adapter
9. USB Cable for PC Connection
10. 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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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 re, 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 Unit Setup
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.
2 Plug Power Adapter into
Electric Outlet
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Write Down the MAC ADDRESS
12 digit unique ID needed for
online connectivity functions.
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Install or Replace Backup
Batteries (optional)
Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries
into the battery compartment,
as shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
Write Down
MAC ADDRESS 4 Install Backup
12 digit number Batteries
3 AA Batteries
A B C
1 A-B-C Switch
set to match
sensor
Plug in Power
Adapter
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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.

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PC Connect for Windows Overview
PC Connect for Windows lets you access your Weather Center data in the
following ways:
• Data File: Display unit logs (or stores) data so that you can download it to a
PC in a data le (CSV, or comma-separated values le).
• PC Weather Widget: View data on your PC’s screen as a widget.
• Web Browser or Smartphone: Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRite’s
free AcuRite online software, or from a mobile device using the free AcuRite
app, available from the iOS App Store or
Google Play Store.
PC Connect for Windows
USB Modes
To setup PC Connect for Windows, you must
rst select a USB mode on the display unit.
Note: The PC Connect for Windows software
MUST be installed on your computer BEFORE
connecting the display unit to the computer.
Mode 1: Display Logging ON
DISPLAY UNIT...
USB
Mode Shows Stores Streams Data Data Online*
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•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of
data in memory. When memory nears
capacity, display unit’s Weather Ticker
displays an alert to download memory soon.
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect for Windows.
Mode 2: Display Logging OFF (DEFAULT)
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory for PC transfer.
Mode 3: Display Logging ON/Internet Bridge Mode
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of data in memory.
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect for Windows.
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*
Mode 4: Display Logging OFF/Internet Bridge Mode
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory.
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*
* PC and internet connection must remain ON to continuously stream data
from your weather center to online sources or the AcuRite mobile app.

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Download the PC Connect for Windows Software
The PC Connect for Windows software is available online as a free download.
An instruction manual for PC Connect for Windows is included (PDF le)
when you download the software. Read the manual to learn how to setup PC
Connect for Windows preferences and features.
1 Download PC Connect for Windows software to your computer by visiting:
http://www.acurite.com/pc-connect-download
Or, you can navigate to the page above using the following path:
www.acurite.com > Support > Manuals & Downloads > Downloads > PC Connect
2 Click the “setupacu-link” le you downloaded and follow the on-screen
instructions to install the PC Connect for Windows software. A folder
named “AcuRite” will be installed on your computer.
3 After PC Connect for
Windows is installed on
your computer, open the
PC Connect for Windows
app. Verify that the
display unit is powered
on with the AC power
adapter plugged in, then connect the small end of the USB cable into
the USB port located inside the battery compartment on the back of the
display unit.
4 Connect the larger end of the
USB cable into a USB port on
your computer.
5 USB functions on the display
unit are OFF by default. Verify the display unit is powered on and
receiving data from the outdoor sensor. Next, set the mode on the display
unit. Set to mode 3 for full PC Connect for Windows functionality, or see
page 9 for a description of all available
(PC)
modes.
6 Select the SAME USB mode in the PC Connect for Windows software that
you chose on your display unit.
PC Connect for Windows is now ready for use. Please note that it may
take up to 1 minute for the PC Connect for Windows software to begin
receiving data from the display unit.