ACU-RITE 250 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 .................................... 4
Sensor Setup ......................... 4
Display Setup ........................ 4
Intelli-Time® Clock .................. 5
Set the Time & Date ............... 5
Set the Measurement Units ..... 5
Placement Guidelines ............. 6
Using the Forecaster............... 7
Troubleshooting ..................... 8
Care & Maintenance.............10
Replace Intelli-Time® battery ..10
Specications........................11
FCC Information ...................11
Customer Support .................12
Warranty..............................12
Sportsman’s Forecaster
model 00250

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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
2. Outdoor sensor
3. 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
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 unit.
3. Battery Compartment
4. Battery Compartment Cover

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Features & Benets
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DISPLAY UNIT
1. Hunting or Fishing Activity Meter
Predicts wildlife activity level. Select
hunting, shing, or auto-cycle
between both.
2. Pressure History Graph
Tracks barometric pressure history.
3. Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
pressure is trending.
4. Intelli-Time®Clock
Sets itself to the correct time and
automatically updates for Daylight
Saving Time.
5. Display Low Battery Indicator
6. Monthly High Temperature Record
7. Current Outdoor Temperature
8. Monthly Low Temperature Record
9. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
10. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from the outdoor sensor to generate
your personal forecast.
11. Moon Phase
12. Intelli-Time®Date
Sets itself to the correct date.
13. Today’s High Temperature Record
14. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength
15. Today’s Low Temperature Record
16. Outdoor Sensor Low Battery
Indicator
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SETUP
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
The outdoor sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions.
Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use
lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor for temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.
Outdoor Sensor
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover.
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.
Display Unit
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover.
2. Insert 3 x AA batteries into the
battery compartment, as shown.
Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in
the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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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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.
To select your time zone, press the “ZONE” button located on the back of the
display unit inside the battery compartment.
Set the Time & Date & Units
Press the “SET” button 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 “SET” button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
TIME ZONE (PST MST CST EST AST HAST AKST)
DST* (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds.
Enter SET MODE at any time by pressing the “SET” button for 3 seconds.
*DST is set to ON by default. If you live in an area that observes daylight
saving time, DST should remain ON.
Set the Measurement Units
To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature units,
press the “ºC/ºF” button located on the back of the display unit inside the
battery compartment.

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display unit and outdoor sensor are critical to the
accuracy and performance of this product.
Display Unit Placement
Place the display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust.
Display unit 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 unit and outdoor sensor must be within 165 ft (50 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 unit. 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.
(50 meters)
(165 feet maximum)

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OPERATION
Using the Sportsman’s Forecaster
Hunting & Fishing Activity Meter
Don’t miss out on favorable weather and wildlife conditions! AcuRite’s Hunting
& Fishing Activity Meter predicts wildlife activity levels by combining weather
observations with lunar positioning data. View the shing meter, the hunting
meter, or automatically cycle between both meters.
Use the mode buttons on the back of the display
unit (shown right) to select the meter mode:
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.
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 forecaster displays the current pressure, trend arrow and a pressure
chart. The chart tracks and displays the change in pressure so you can monitor
the rate of change over time.
Hunting Activity
Meter Mode
Fishing Activity
Meter Mode
Cycle between hunting
& shing activity meters.
Press AND HOLD Mode
button for 3 seconds.
SNOW / RAIN
MIX LIKELY
RAIN
LIKELY
SNOW
LIKELY
STORMY
& WINDY
MOSTLY
CLOUDY
(flashing=stormy)

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Moon Phase
Track the phases of the moon, conveyed through simple lunar phase icons:
High & Low Records
“Today” temperature records automatically clear daily at midnight. “Month”
temperature records automatically clear at midnight on the last day of the
month.
• To manually clear the HIGH recorded values, press and HOLD the “+”
button. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the HIGH records.
• To manually clear the LOW recorded values, press and HOLD the “ - ”
button. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the LOW records.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
No outdoor sensor
reception
no bars
If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:
• Relocate the display unit and/or the outdoor sensor.
The units must be within 165 ft (50 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 up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor
to synchronize after batteries are replaced.
Display screen
not working
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Batteries may need to be replaced.
NEW WAXING
CRESCENT
1ST
QUARTER
WAXING
GIBBOUS
WANING
GIBBOUS
FULL LAST
QUARTER
WANING
CRESCENT

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
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 unit indoors and
remove batteries from each.
2. Reinstall batteries in the outdoor sensor.
3. Reinstall batteries in the display unit.
4. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for
about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection.
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.
Inaccurate
temperature
• Make sure both the display unit and sensor are
placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat
sources or vents (see page 6).
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
[phone] for assistance.

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Care & Maintenance
Display Unit 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.
Outdoor Sensor Care
Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives.
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. Slide off battery
compartment cover.
2. Remove AA batteries fom
display unit.
3. Locate the coin cell
battery compartment door.
Unscrew and remove the
compartment cover.
4. Insert 1 x CR2032 coin
cell battery into the battery
compartment, as shown.
Install battery with “+”
positive terminal facing
OUT.
5. Screw in the battery cover.
Remove small screw to gain access to
Intelli-Time battery compartment.
CR2032
3V