ACU-RITE 06021 User manual

Instruction Manual
Display for 3-in-1 Weather Sensor
model 06021
Package Contents
1. Display
2. Power Adapter
3. Instruction Manual
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Features & Benets
FRONT OF DISPLAY
1. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
temperature is trending.
2. Seasonal Information
Heat Index calculation displays when
temperature is 80°F (27°C) or higher.
Dew Point calculation displays when
temperature is 79°F (26°C) or below
Wind chill calculation displays when
temperature is 40°F (4°C) or lower.
3. Current Wind Speed
4. Average Wind Speed
Based on all wind speed readings
from the past 2 minutes.
5. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from your sensor to generate your
personal forecast.
6. Storm Indicator
Indicates when barometric pressure drops.
7. Humidity Level Indicator
Indicates a high or low indoor humidity
level.
8. Current Indoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
temperature is trending.
9. TODAY Icon
Indicates today’s high/low records
are displayed.
10. Moon Phase
11. ALL-TIME Icon
Indicates all-time records are displayed.
12. Button
For momentary backlight and dimmer
settings.
13. AUTO DIM Indicator
Indicates display is in auto-dimming
brightness mode (page 5).
14. Intelli-Time®Clock
Automatically updates itself for Daylight
Saving Time.
15. Date
16. Display Low Battery Indicator
17. Current Indoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates the direction
the humidity is trending.
18. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
19. Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
pressure is trending.
20. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from past 60 minutes.
21. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
22. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates the direction
the humidity is trending.
23. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength
Learning...
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BACK OF DISPLAY
1. Button
For setup preferences.
2. Button
For setup preferences.
3. Button
For setup preferences.
4. Button
Press to access all-time high and low
records.
5. Intelli-Time®Battery Compartment
6. Plug-in for Power Adapter
7. Power Adapter
8. Backup Battery Compartment
9. Reset Button
Full reset to factory defaults.
10. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match sensor’s A-B-C
switch to ensure units synchronize.
11. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)

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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 both the display and
the sensor in order for the units
to synchronize.
Install or Replace Backup
Batteries (optional)
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.
Plug in Power Adapter
For the best performance, plug
in the power adapter as the main
power source for this product.
Display Setup
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2Install Backup Batteries (optional)
3 AAA batteries
3Plug in Power Adapter
1A-B-C Switch
Set to match sensor
A B C
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.
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.
SETUP

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Set the Time, Date & Units
Press the “ ” button, located on the back 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 “ “ or
“ “ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).
To save your adjustments, press and release the “ ” button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
TIME ZONE (EST CST MST PST AKT HAT AST)
DST (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (°F or °C)
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
WIND UNITS (MPH or KPH)
* 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 SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds.
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “ ” 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 appears below 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.
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.).
Using The Weather Center
Learning Mode
Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over
a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude. After 14 days, the
Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At this point, the self-calibrated
pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction.
Weather Forecast
AcuRite’s patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast of weather
conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard. It
generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy - personalized for your exact location.
View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons
STORM
DEVELOPING
(Flashing)
SNOW
LIKELY
LIGHT RAIN
LIKELY
PARTLY
CLOUDY
SUNNYCLOUDY
OPERATION

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FULL
NEW WAXING
CRESCENT
WANING
CRESCENT
1ST
QUARTER
3RD
QUARTER
Barometric Pressure
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather. This weather
center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the
pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING).
Moon Phase
Track the phases of the moon, conveyed through simple lunar phase icons:
High & Low Records
Today’s high and low records are displayed for indoor and outdoor temperature,
humidity and wind speed. Today’s records automatically clear at 12:00am midnight
every day.
To manually clear all of today’s LOW recorded values, press and hold the
“ ” button for 2 seconds. Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the LOW
records.
To manually clear all of today’s HIGH recorded values, press and hold the
“ ” button for 2 seconds. Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the HIGH
records.
Press the “ ” button to cycle through the all-time high and low recorded values (one
record is shown at a time) for outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity. Located
near the clock, a date and time stamp are shown for when each value was recorded.
You will automatically exit all-time records if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds.
To manually clear an all-time LOW record, press and hold the “ ” button for 2
seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear. Dashes display to confirm you
have cleared the record.
To manually clear an all-time HIGH record, press and hold the “ ” button for 2
seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear. Dashes display to confirm you
have cleared the record.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
No outdoor sensor
reception
no bars
• Relocate the display and/or the 3-in-1 sensor.
The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.
• Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet
(.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with
the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves,
computers, etc).
• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in
sensor when temperature is below -20ºC/-4ºF). Do not use
heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.
NOTE: It may take a few minutes for display and sensor to
synchronize after batteries are replaced.
• Synchronize the units:
1. Bring both the sensor and display indoors and remove
power adapter/batteries from each.
2. Reinstall batteries in outdoor sensor.
3. Reinstall power adapter in display.
4. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for a few
minutes to gain a strong connection.
Outdoor
temperature
is ashing or
showing dashes
Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be an indication of
wireless interference:
• Make sure the A-B-C switch in the battery compartments of
both the display unit and sensor are switched to the same
letter. You may choose A, B or C; but both units must match
to sync up. Sometimes changing to a different channel can
help.
Inaccurate forecast
• Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next
12 to 24 hours, not current conditions.
• Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display
unit? Learning Mode must complete before forecast and
pressure will be accurate.
• Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Battery removal
or resetting the display unit will restart Learning Mode.
After 14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate, however
Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days.

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Problem Possible Solution
Inaccurate
temperature or
humidity
• Make sure both the display unit and 3-in-1 sensor are
placed away from any heat sources or vents (see page 6).
• Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture
sources (see page 6).
• Make sure 3-in-1 sensor is mounted at least 5 ft off of
the ground.
• Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
(see page 10).
Inaccurate wind
readings
• What is wind reading being compared to? Pro weather
stations are typically mounted at 30 ft high or more. Make
sure to compare data using a sensor positioned at the
same mounting height.
• Check location of the sensor. Ensure it’s mounted a
minimum of 5 ft in the air with no obstructions around it
(within several feet).
•Ensure wind cups are spinning freely. If they hesitate or stop
try lubricating with graphite powder or spray lubricant.
Display screen
not working
• Check that the power adapter is plugged into the display
and an electrical outlet.
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Batteries may need to be replaced.
• Reset the display by pressing the RESET button, located on
the back of the display unit in the battery compartment.
Date and time will need to be entered after a reset.
Inaccurate barometric
pressure
It may take up to 14 days for the pressure to calibrate to
your location.
The unit lost power
or batteries were
changed and the
time is not correct
The Intelli-Time battery needs to be replaced
(see page 10). Once the new battery is installed,
time and date will need to be set manually.
Troubleshooting
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
[phone] for assistance.
Care & Maintenance
Display Care
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away
from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air.

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Calibration
The indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings, and barometric pressure
can be calibrated on the display to improve accuracy. Calibration can improve
accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors impact the data accuracy.
1. To access calibration mode, press AND HOLD the “ ”, “ ”, and “ ”
buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
2. To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “ “ or “
“ buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual reading.
3. To save your adjustments, press and release the “ ” button to adjust the next
preference. The “ ” icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated values.
The preference set order is as follows:
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
OUTDOOR HUMIDITY
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
INDOOR HUMIDITY
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate)*
*To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press
AND HOLD the “ ” button for at least 10 seconds. The display indicates
the current pressure mode selected,“AUTO” or “MANUAL”.
After 20 seconds of inactivity, the display will save the adjustments and exit
calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if
batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged.
CR2032
3V
Replace Intelli-Time®Clock Battery
Intelli-Time technology is powered by a pre-installed coin-cell battery that stores
the time and date settings. The battery has a shelf life of several years. To
replace the Intelli-Time battery:
1. Locate the coin cell battery compartment door on the back of the display.
Unscrew and remove the
compartment cover.
2. Insert 1 x CR2032 coin
cell battery into the
battery compartment,
as shown. Install battery
with “+” positive terminal
facing OUT.
3. Screw in the battery
cover.