ACU-RITE 502 User manual

Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3
Features & Benets: Display.... 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
Placement Guidelines ............11
5-in-1 Sensor Installation........12
Using the Weather Center .....13
Programmable Alarms...........13
Troubleshooting ....................15
Care & Maintenance.............17
Calibration ...........................17
Specications........................19
FCC Information ...................19
Customer Support ................ 20
Warranty............................. 20
Professional Weather Center
model 00502
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Archived Products
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. Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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to receive 1 year
warranty protection
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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
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5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors
(internal)
6. Mounting Bracket
7. Wind Speed Anemometer
8. Wind Direction Vane
9. Mounting Bracket
10. Mounting Hardware
Includes anchors and 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
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1. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from past 60 minutes.
2. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator
3. Average Wind Speed
of all speeds from past 2 minutes.
4. Pressure History Graph
Current pressure on right with trend
(Rising, Steady or Falling).
5. Historical Barometric Pressure
Pressure reading 12 hours ago.
6. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator
7. Weather Select
Heat index, dew point, wind chill,
indoor temperature / humidity, and
rainfall rate (inches of rain per hour)
8. Weather Select Button
Press to change the Weather Select
category data being displayed.
9. Clock
10. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength
11. Alarm On/Off Indicator
for Selectable Category (#15)
12. Programmable Alarm Setting
13. Alarm On/Off Button
Activate alarm; press and hold to
adjust alarm values.
14. DOWN Button
Press to select Category (shown in
#15) and change settings.
15. Selectable Category
16. Settings Button
17. UP Button
Press to select Category (shown in
#15) and change settings.
18. All-Time Records Button
Press for all-time low and date
recorded for current category
selected on display (#15). Press twice
for all-time high and date recorded.
19. Record Low
Shown for current category selected
on the display (#15).
20. Clear Button
Deletes record low (#19) shown.
21. Record High
Shown for current category selected
on the display (#15).
22. Clear Button
Deletes record high (#21) shown.
23. Date
24. Current Month Total Rainfall
25. All-Time Total Rainfall
26. Rainfall Alarm On Indicator
27. Current Rainfall
Accumulates data during rainfall.
28. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
29. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls
data from your 5-in-1 sensor to
generate your personal forecast.
30. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
humidity is trending.
31. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On
Indicator
32. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On
Indicator
33. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction the
temperature is trending.
34. Previous 2 Wind Directions
35. Current Wind Speed
36. Current Wind Direction
37. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
38. Momentary Backlight Button
Lights display for 5 seconds (only
applicable while on battery power).

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BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT
1. Backlight Dimmer Switch
Adjusts display backlight settings:
Off, low, medium, high
2. Integrated Hang Hole
for easy wall mounting.
3. Battery Compartment Cover
4. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match 5-in-1
sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure
units synchronize.
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Clears data recorded since 12:00am.
6. Reset
Full reset to factory defaults.
7. Clear All
Clears all data recorded.
8. Battery Compartment
9. Plugin for Power Adapter
10. Power Adapter

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SETUP
5-in-1 Sensor Setup
1 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.
2 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
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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.
A B C
1 A-B-C Switch
Set to match
display unit
2 Install Batteries
4 AA Batteries
3 Rain Gauge Stabilizer
Remove and discard

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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.
1 Set the A-B-C Switch 3 Install or Replace Backup
Batteries (optional)
The A-B-C switch is located inside
the battery compartment. It can Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries
be set to A, B or C. However, into the battery compartment,
you must select the same letter as shown. Follow the polarity
choices for both the sensor and (+/-) diagram in the battery
the display unit in order for the compartment.
units to synchronize.
2 Plug-in Power Adapter
For the best performance, plug
in the power adapter as the main
power source for this product.
Install Backup
3 Batteries
(optional)
3 AA Batteries
1 A-B-C Switch
sensor
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
A B C
set to match
2 Plug in Power
Adapter IMPORTANT: Batteries are
a backup power source to
preserve records in the event
of a power outage. Power
adapter is recommended as the
primary power source to enjoy
the full functionality of this
product.
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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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 up or down arrow 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 up or down arrows to adjust the
hour. Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm hour
selection.
5. Press the up or down arrows to adjust
minutes.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm minute
selection.
The clock is now set.
Set the Date
Note: The “ ” stays in
Selectable Categories, 1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until
even after setup. “SET DATE?” is displayed on the Selectable
Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “ ” button to set the date.
3. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the
month.
4. Press the “ ” button to conrm month
selection.
5. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the
day.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm day
selection.
7. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the
year.
8. Press the “ ” button to conrm year
selection.
The date is now set.

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Select Measurement Units
To select between standard units (mph, ºF, etc.) or
metric units (kph, ºC, etc.):
1. Press the up or down arrow 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 up or down arrows 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 up
or down arrows to select MPH, KPH, or KNOTS
for wind speed units.
6. Press the “ ” button to conrm your selection.
Units are now set.