ACU-RITE 06088 User manual

Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Wi-Fi Setup............................ 3
Features & Benets................. 4
Setup .................................... 7
Placement Guidelines ............. 8
Using the Weather Station...... 9
Expand the System................11
Troubleshooting ....................12
Care & Maintenance.............14
Specications........................14
FCC Information ...................14
Customer Support .................15
Warranty..............................15
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This product requires an AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Sensor
(sold separately) to be operational.
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
www.AcuRite.com/support or email [email protected]
High Resolution
Weather Station Display
model 06088

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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 LED screen prior to using this
product. Peel off to remove.
Package Contents
1. Display with Tabletop Stand
2. Power Adapter
3. Mounting Bracket
4. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

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Wi-Fi Setup for Weather UndergroundTM and Dark Sky
Forecast
This weather station features wireless internet connectivity in order to connect and down-
load forecasts from Dark Sky. You also have the option to share your weather data with
Weather Underground, but this is not required to get a forecast.
2. Power on the display using included power cord. If the unit has been powered on for
more than 30 minutes, press and release the “ ”
button to re-activate Wi-Fi setup. *
3. Connect to the Wi-Fi signal (named AcuRite
06088M) of the AcuRite display from
your computer or mobile device.
5. Select or enter your wireless network name and password. Fill in your country and
postal code to download your 2-day forecast from Dark Sky. If you want to send
data to Weather Underground, enter your Station ID and Station Key. Press“Save”
to save your credentials.
NOTE: This weather station display only supports 2.4 GHz wireless networks.
6. A Wi-Fi status message will appear conrming your connection to the display. If the
connection was not successful, please verify your credentials and/or visit the
Troubleshooting section (see page 13).
7. Within an hour after the display is connected to Wi-Fi, forecasts from Dark Sky will
be shown on your display. If you entered your WU credentials, data from your
sensor will automatically begin to upload to Weather UndergroundTM. Monitor
sensor data remotely at www.wunderground.com or from a mobile device using
the Weather UndergroundTM app, available from the iOS App Store or Google
Play Store.
*In order to re-activate Wi-Fi setup, Wi-Fi needs to be set to ON. See “Connections”
sub-menu (page 10).
1. (OPTIONAL) If you do not already have a WU (Weather UndergroundTM) account
and would like to send your data to WU, please create your account at
wunderground.com prior to following the next steps. To add this weather station to
your WU account:
Sign in to your Weather UndergroundTM account.
Navigate to My Prole > My Weather Stations > Add New PWS.
Enter all required location info.
When prompted for “Station Hardware”, select “AcuRite Pro Weather Center”.
You will be provided with a WU Station ID and Station Key once you have
submitted all required info (record for step 5, below).
4. Open your web browser on the device that is
connected to the AcuRite display. Type
“192.168.4.1” in the address bar and hit enter to
access the AcuRite Wi-Fi display settings website
(shown right).

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BACK OF DISPLAY
1. Plug-in for Power Adapter
2. Display Stand
3. Mounting Bracket
For easy wall mounting.
FRONT OF DISPLAY
4. Button
For menu access and setup
preferences.
5. and Buttons
For setup preferences and manually
cycling through messages (see
page 6).
6. Button
For setup preferences.
7.

Button
For viewing high & low records.
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Features & Benets
Display
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Features & Benets
Weather Overview Dashboard
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1. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength
2. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
3. Current Wind Direction
4. Current Wind Speed
Background color changes based on
current wind speed.
5. Average Wind Speed
Average wind speed over the past
2 minutes.
6. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from the last 60 minutes.
7. Clock
8. Date
9. Today’s Forecast
Includes forecasted high & low
temperatures. Powered by Dark Sky
when connected to Wi-Fi.
10. Chance of Rain Indicator
Indicates the likelihood of rain when
connected to Wi-Fi.
11. Current Indoor Temperature
12. Current Indoor Humidity
13. Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates direction
pressure is trending.
14. 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 lower.
Wind chill calculation displays when
temperature is 40°F (4°C) or lower.
15. Current “Feels Like” Temperature
16. Rainfall History
Displays most recent rainfall and
rainfall records for current week,
month & year.
17. Messages
Displays weather information and
messages (see page 11).
18. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
19. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow indicates direction temperature
is trending.
20. Alarm ON Indicator
Indicates alarm is activated to emit an
audible alert when conditions exceed
your presets (see page 9).
21. Icon
Indicates display is connected to your
wireless network in addition to the
signal strength.
22. Tomorrow’s Forecast
(not shown)
Display automatically toggles
between today and tomorrow’s
forecast, or press the button to
manually switch between forecasts.
Includes forecasted high & low
temperatures. Powered by Dark Sky
when connected to Wi-Fi.

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Settings
After powering on for the rst time, the display will automatically enter setup
mode. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the display.
To adjust the currently selected item, press and release the “T” or “
V
“
buttons.
To save your adjustments, press and release the “ ” button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
TIME ZONE (PST, MST, CST, EST, AST, HAST, NST, AKST)
AUTO DST (Daylight Saving Time YES or NO)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)
WIND SPEED UNITS (mph, km/h, knots)
RAINFALL UNITS (inches or mm)
DISTANCE UNITS (miles or kilometers)
AUTO DIM (YES or NO)**
AUTO CYCLE (OFF, 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec., 2 min., 5 min.)
ALERT VOLUME
*If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving Time, DST should be set to YES,
even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time.
**For more information see page 11, under “Display”.
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “ ” button to access the menu,
then navigate to “Setup” and press and release the “ ” button.
Display Setup
Plug Power Adapter into Electrical Outlet
SETUP

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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 unit.
Display Placement
Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display
stands upright for tabletop use and is wall-mountable.
Important Placement Guidelines
• To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place units out of direct sunlight
and away from any heat sources or vents.
• Display and sensor(s) must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
• To maximize wireless range, place units away from large metallic items, thick
walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that may limit wireless communication.
• To prevent wireless interference, place units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from
electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

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Using the Weather Station
OPERATION
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Navigate to the main menu at any time by pressing the “ ” button. From the main
menu, you can view records, set alarms, setup an additional sensor and more.
1. Records
Access the “Records” sub-menu to view high and low values recorded
for each location by date and view trends for the sensor’s readings on a
graphic chart.
2. Alarms
Access the “Alarms” sub-menu to set and edit alarm values, including
temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall. The display also includes
an alarm clock feature (time alarm) and storm alarm (activated when
barometric pressure drops).
3. Setup
Access the “Setup” sub-menu to enter the initial setup process.
4. Display
Access the “Display” sub-menu to adjust display settings (brightness, contrast,
tint), display mode (screen cycle) and backlight (auto dim, sleep mode).
When auto dim mode is activated in display setup, the backlight automatically
dims the brightness based on the time of day. When “Sleep Mode” is
activated, the display automatically dims during the timeframe you choose
and shows only the most important readings for at-a-glance viewing.

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5. Connections
Access the “Connections” sub-menu to add, remove or view information
about a sensor, or enable Wi-Fi setup.
6. Units
Access the “Units” sub-menu to change measurement units for barometric
pressure, temperature, wind speed, rainfall and distance.
7. Calibrate
Access the “Calibrate” sub-menu to adjust display or sensor data. First,
select the display or sensor for which you wish to calibrate readings.
Second, select the reading you wish to calibrate. Lastly, follow the on-screen
prompts to adjust the value.
8. Factory Reset
Access the “Factory Reset” sub-menu to revert the display back to factory
defaults. Follow the on-screen prompts to perform the reset.
Weather Forecast
While connected to Wi-Fi, weather forecasts for today and tomorrow are
downloaded from Dark Sky. Dark Sky is one of the most accurate sources of
hyperlocal weather information. It is backed by a wide range of weather data
sources, which are aggregated together to provide the most accurate forecast
possible for a given location. With down-to-the-minute forecasts, you’ll know
exactly when conditions will change so you can plan your day.
If the weather station is not connected to Wi-Fi, the forecast is generated
using data from the outdoor sensor. Self-calibrating forecasting uses a unique
algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period (called Learning
Mode) to determine your altitude. After 14 days, the self-calibrated pressure is
tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction.
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day.
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness
9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 15% brightness
Moon Phase
The moon phase is displayed between 7:00 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. when conditions
allow for moon visibility. The phases of the moon are conveyed through simple
lunar phase icons:
FULL
NEW WAXING
CRESCENT
WANING
CRESCENT
1ST
QUARTER
3RD
QUARTER