ACU-RITE 1525 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
Placement Guidelines ............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 01525

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

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Back of Display Unit 1 2 3
BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT
1. Integrated Hang Hole
for easy wall mounting
2. Plugin for USB Cable
3. Plugin for Power Adapter
4. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match 5-in-1
sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize
5. Clear Today
Clears data recorded since
12:00am
6. Clear All
Clears all recorded data without
having to reset time and date
7. Reset
Full reset to factory defaults
8. Battery Compartment
9. MAC ADDRESS
12 digit unique ID required for
online connectivity functions
10. Power Adapter
11. USB Cable for PC Connection
12. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)
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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
The display unit operates with batteries and/or power adapter. Regardless
of the power source, it is recommended that batteries always be installed to
ensure continuous operation (and retain records) in case of a power outage.
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.
Install or Replace Batteries
(optional)
Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries
into the battery compartment,
as shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
Write Down the MAC ADDRESS
12 digit unique ID needed for
online connectivity functions.
Plug Power Adapter into
Electric Outlet
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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2Install Batteries
6 AA Batteries
(optional)
3Write Down
MAC ADDRESS
12 digit number
4Plug in Power
Adapter
A B C
1A-B-C Switch
set to match
sensor
Momentary
backlight during
battery power.
Backlight can always
remain on (or off)
when power adapter
is plugged in.
LIGHT

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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 “ ▼ ” to adjust the hour.
Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm hour selection.
5. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” 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 “ ▼ ” to adjust the month.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm month selection.
5. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” to adjust the day.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm day selection.
7. Press the “ ▲ ” or “ ▼ ” 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 “ ▼ ” 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 “ ▼ ” 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 Spanish 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 “ ▼ ” 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.