ACU-RITE 1036 User manual

Instruction Manual
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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
Set the Time & Date ............... 9
Measurement Units ...............10
Set Language .......................10
Sensor & Display Placement .. 11
5-in-1 Sensor Installation........12
PC Connect Overview ...........13
PC Connect USB Modes ........13
PC Connect Software ............14
Using the Weather Center .....15
Weather Ticker .....................16
Programmable Alarms...........18
Troubleshooting ................... 20
Care & Maintenance............ 23
Calibration .......................... 23
Specications....................... 25
FCC Information .................. 25
Customer Support ................ 26
Warranty............................. 26
Professional Weather Center
model 01036

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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 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
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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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
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
4 #4 1”
2 #6 ½”
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. Current Wind Direction
3. Touch Activated Backlight
Momentary during battery power,
always on/off for power adapter.
4. Current Wind Speed
5. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
6. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On
Indicator
7. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction
humidity is trending.
8. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On
Indicator
9. Current Rainfall
Accumulates data during rainfall.
10. Rainfall Alarm On Indicator
11. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls
data from your 5-in-1 sensor to
generate your personal forecast.
12. All-Time Rainfall
13. Current Month Total Rainfall
14. Date
15. Clock
16. Display Low Battery Indicator
17. Selectable Category
18. Record Highs
Shown for current category selected
on the display (#17).
19. Record Lows
Shown for current category selected
on the display (#17).
20. Weather Ticker™
21. All-Time Records Button
Press for all-time low and date
recorded for current category
selected on display (#17). Press twice
for all-time high and date recorded.
22. Activate Weather Ticker Message
23. “ ▲ “/” ▼ “ to Select Category
(#17) & Adjust Settings
24. Weather Ticker Manual Cycle
Press to advance through messages.
25. “ “ Button
for setup preferences.
26. Alarm On/Off Button
Activate alarm; press and hold to
adjust alarm values.
27. Deactivate Weather Ticker
Message
28. Indicates Deactivated Weather
Ticker Message
During ticker customization mode.
29. Indicates Active Weather Ticker
Message
During ticker customization mode.
30. Programmable Alarm Settings
31. Alarm On/Off Indicator
for Selectable Category (#17).
32. Low Battery Indicator
33. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength
34. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
35. Weather Select Button
Press to change the Weather Select
category data being displayed.
36. Current Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates direction
pressure is trending.
37. Weather Select (top to bottom)
Heat index, dew point, wind chill,
indoor temperature / humidity,
rainfall rate (rain per hour).
38. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator
39. Average Wind Speed
of all speeds from past 2 minutes.
40. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator
41. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

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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 Today
Clears data recorded since
12:00am
8. Clear All
Clears all recorded data without
having to reset time and date
9. Reset
Full reset to factory defaults
10. Power Adapter
11. USB Cable for PC Connection
12. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)
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A B C
SETUP
5-in-1 Sensor Setup
1A-B-C Switch
Set to match
display unit
2Install Batteries
4 AA Batteries
3Rain Gauge Stabilizer
Remove and discard
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.
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
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.
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Display Unit Setup
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.
Plug Power Adapter into
Electric Outlet
Write Down the MAC ADDRESS
12 digit unique ID needed for
online connectivity functions.
Install or Replace Backup
Batteries (optional)
Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries
into the battery compartment,
as shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
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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Batteries
6 AA Batteries
(optional)
3Write Down
MAC ADDRESS
12 digit number
2Plug in Power
Adapter
A B C
1A-B-C Switch
set to match
sensor
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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Set the Time & Date
The clock and calendar are utilized to time stamp history records and other
data, so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the
display unit.
Set the Time
1. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons until
“SET CLOCK?” is displayed on the
Selectable Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the clock.
3. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to adjust the
hour. Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm hour
selection.
5. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to adjust
minutes.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm minute
selection.
The clock is now set.
Set the Date
1. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons until
“SET DATE?” is displayed on the Selectable
Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the date.
3. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to adjust the
month.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm month
selection.
5. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to adjust the
day.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm day
selection.
7. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to adjust the
year.
8. Press the “ ” button to conrm year
selection.
The date is now set.
Note: The “ ” stays in
Selectable Categories,
even after setup.

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Select Measurement Units
To select between standard units (mph, ºF, etc.) or
metric units (kph, ºC, etc.):
1. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons until “SET UNITS?”
is displayed on the Selectable Category part of
the display unit.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the unit preference.
3. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to select “STAND”
for standard or “METRIC” for metric units.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm your selection.
5. Next, you will see “WIND MPH”. Press the
“ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to select MPH, KPH, or
KNOTS for wind speed units.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm your selection.
Units are now set.
Set Language
To select between English (default) or French for the display unit language:
1. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons until “SET LANG?” is displayed on the
Selectable Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the language preference.
3. Press the “ ▲ “ or “ ▼ “ buttons to select the desired language.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm your selection.
Language is now set.
Note: Display unit reverts to English language when display unit runs out of
power or is reset.