ACU-RITE 2030 User manual

Instruction Manual
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Questions? Contact Customer Support at
[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: Sensor..... 2
Features & Benets: Display.... 3
Setup .................................... 5
Sensor Setup ......................... 5
Display Setup ........................ 6
Intelli-Time® Clock .................. 7
Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 7
Backlight Settings................... 7
Placement Guidelines ............. 8
Using the Weather Station...... 9
Troubleshooting ....................10
Care & Maintenance.............11
Calibration ...........................12
Replace Intelli-Time® Battery ..13
Specications........................14
FCC Information ...................14
Customer Support .................15
Warranty..............................15
Weather Station
models 02030/02031/02072

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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 with Tabletop Stand
2. Outdoor Sensor
3. Instruction Manual
4. Power Adapter
Features & Benets
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OUTDOOR SENSOR
1. Integrated Hanger
For easy placement.
2. Wireless Signal Indicator
Flashes when data is being sent
to the display.
3. Battery Compartment
4. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match display’s
A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.
5. Battery Compartment Cover
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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DISPLAY FRONT
1. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength
2. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates the direction
temperature is trending.
3. High Records Indicator
Indicates viewing today’s high records.
4. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates the direction
humidity is trending.
5. Low Records Indicator
Indicates viewing today’s low records.
6. Current Indoor Humidity
7. Current Indoor Temperature
8. Moon Phase
9. auto Icon
Indicates display is in auto-dimming
brightness mode (see page 7).
10. Day of the Week
11. Display Low Battery Indicator
12. Date
13. Intelli-Time®Clock
Automatically updates itself for Daylight
Saving Time.
14. Current Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates the direction pressure
is trending.
15. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecaster
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from the outdoor sensor to generate your
personal forecast.
16. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
17. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
18. Backlight Button
For momentary backlight and dimmer settings.
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DISPLAY BACK
1. Integrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting.
2. Button
For setup preferences and viewing
today’s HIGH records.
3. SET Button
For setup preferences.
4. Button
For setup preferences and viewing
today’s LOW records.
5. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match sensor’s
A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.
6. RESET Button
For full reset to factory defaults.
7. Plug-in For Power Adapter
8. Battery Compartment
9. Intelli-Time®Battery Compartment
10. Power Adapter
11. Battery Compartment Cover
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SETUP
Sensor 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 in order for the units
to synchronize.
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality
alkaline or lithium batteries for
the best product performance.
Heavy duty or rechargeable
batteries are not recommended.
The sensor requires lithium
batteries in low temperature
conditions. Cold temperatures
can cause alkaline batteries
to function improperly. Use
lithium batteries in the sensor for
temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.
1. Slide off the battery
compartment cover. Take
note of the A-B-C switch
setting inside the battery
compartment.
2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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1A-B-C Switch
Set to match
display
2Install Batteries
2 AA batteries
A B C

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Display Setup
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 AA alkaline
batteries into the battery
compartment, as shown.
Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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1Plug Power Adapter into
Electrical Outlet
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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 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.
1A-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.
Install Backup
Batteries (optional)
3 AA batteries
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A B C

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Intelli-Time®Clock
Intelli-Time products are pre-programmed with the correct time and date.
Intelli-Time technology instructs the time and date to set themselves. All you
need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences. The
clock will then automatically set itself and change for Daylight Saving Time.
Set the Time, Date & Units
Press and release the “SET” button to enter SETUP MODE. Once in setup
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 “SET” button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
AUTO CHANGE FOR DST? (YES or NO)*
TIME ZONE (PST MST CST EST AST HAT AKT)
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)
*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.
You will automatically exit SETUP MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10
seconds. Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “SET” 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 Backlight button.
When the display is powered with the power adapter, the backlight remains on
at 100% brightness. Press the Backlight button once to dim to 60% brightness;
press again to dim to 30%, press a 3rd time to enter AUTO DIM mode.
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 outdoor 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. Display
stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.
Outdoor Sensor Placement
Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions.
Sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor
use, however, to extend its life place the sensor in an area
protected from direct weather elements.
Hang the sensor using the integrated hang holes or hanger, or
by using string (not included) to hang it from a suitable location,
like a well covered tree branch. The best location is 4 to 8 feet
above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air
to circulate around the sensor.
Important Placement Guidelines
• To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place units out of direct
sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents.
• Display and outdoor sensor must be within 330 ft (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 both units at least 3 ft (.9 m) away
from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).
Setup is Complete
The sensor will now synchronize with the display. It may take a few minutes for
synchronization to complete. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this
manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly.
TV 3
(100 meters)
(330 feet maximum)
(.9 m)
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Using the Weather Station
Learning Mode
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 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.
OPERATION
View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons
Barometric Pressure
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This
weather station 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
and humidity. Today’s records automatically clear at 12:00am midnight every
day. View today’s high or low records by pressing and releasing the “▲” or
“▼” buttons. Press and release again to view current readings.
To manually clear all of today’s LOW recorded values, press and release the
“▼” button to view low records, then press and hold the “▼” button for 2
seconds. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the LOW records.
To manually clear all of today’s HIGH recorded values, press and release
the “▲” button to view high records, then press and hold the “▲” button for
2 seconds. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the HIGH records.
FULL
NEW WAXING
CRESCENT
WANING
CRESCENT
1ST
QUARTER
3RD
QUARTER
RAIN/SNOW
MIX LIKELY
(Lightning=Stormy)
(windy)
SNOW
LIKELY
LIGHT RAIN
LIKELY
PARTLY
CLOUDY SUNNY
CLOUDY

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
No outdoor sensor
reception
no bars
If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:
• Relocate the display and/or the outdoor 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 -4ºF/-20ºC). 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.
Outdoor
temperature
is ashing or
showing dashes
Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an
indication of wireless interference.
1. Bring both the sensor and display indoors and remove
batteries from each.
2. Make sure the A-B-C switch on both units match.
3. Reinstall batteries in the outdoor sensor.
4. Reinstall batteries in the display.
5. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for
a few minutes to gain a strong connection. 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?
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 will restart Learning
Mode. After 14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate,
however Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33
days.
Inaccurate
temperature
or humidity
• Make sure both the display and sensor are placed out of
direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents
(see page 8).
• Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture
sources (see page 8).