ACU-RITE 615RX User manual

Display for 3-in-1 Weather Sensor
model 615RX
Instruction Manual
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Package Contents
1. Display unit with tabletop stand
2. Instruction Manual
This product requires an AcuRite 3-in-1 Weather Sensor (model 06008RM; sold
separately) to be operational.

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Features & Benets
Back of
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DISPLAY UNIT
1. History Chart Icon
Indicates data is currently displayed on
the History Chart (6).
2. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from the outdoor sensor to generate your
personal forecast.
3. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
4. Current Indoor Temperature
5. Current Indoor Humidity
6. Multi-Variable History Chart
Displays the past 12 hours of data for
pressure, outdoor temperature or wind
speed.
7. Weather Ticker™
8. “ remove” Button
Deactivates Weather Ticker message
9. Weather Ticker Manual Cycle
Press to advance through messages.
10. “ add ” Button
Activates Weather Ticker Message
11. Seasonal Information
Wind chill will show when temperature
is below 40°F (4°C), Dew Point when
temperature is 41-79°F (5-26°C), and
Heat Index when temperature is over
80°F (27°C).
12. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength
13. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
14. Current Outdoor Humidity
Arrow icon indicates direction humidity
is trending.
15. Current Outdoor Temperature
Arrow icon indicates direction
temperature is trending.
16. Current Wind Speed
17. History Chart Icon
Indicates data is currently displayed on
the History Chart (6).
18. Selected Time Zone
19. Average Wind Speed
Based on all wind speed readings
from the past 2 minutes.
20. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from past 60 minutes
21. Atomic Clock Signal Strength
22. Atomic Clock
Maintains time with split-second
accuracy and automatically updates
for daylight saving time.
23. Barometric Pressure
Arrow icon indicates the direction the
pressure is trending.
24. Display Low Battery Indicator
25. Date
BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT
26. UP, SET & DOWN Button
For setup preferences.
27. Reset Button
Full reset to factory defaults.
28. A-B-C Switch
ID code that must match sensor’s A-B-C
switch to ensure units synchronize.
29. Integrated Hang Hole
For easy wall mounting
30. MAX/MIN Button
Press to view high or low records for
temperature and humidity.
31. SCALE Button
Changes measurement units to Standard
or Metric.
32. HISTORY Button
Press to toggle between pressure,
outdoor temperature and wind speed
data on the History Chart (6).
33. Battery Compartment Cover
(not shown)

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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 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.
Display Unit 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 unit
and the sensor in order for the
units to synchronize.
Install or Replace Batteries
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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1A-B-C Switch
set to match sensor
A B C
2Install Batteries
3 AA batteries

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Atomic Clock
AcuRite atomic clocks use a radio-controlled signal to synchronize to the
correct time broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) Radio Station WWVB, located near Fort Collins, Colorado. WWVB
broadcasts the current time and date with split-second accuracy.
The atomic clock and calendar will maintain the correct time and date, and
automatically update for daylight saving time to provide the most accurate
timekeeping standard possible.
Please note: Signal reception is normally better at night and when the weather
is clear. The atomic signal generally takes a few hours to synchronize, so it is
important to manually set the time and date after powering on the display.
Set the Time & Date
Press and hold the “SET” button, located on the back of the display unit, for
3 seconds 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 “UP” or
“DOWN“ 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 ( EST AST HAT AKT PST MST CST )
DST (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR YEAR
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
*If you live in an area that observes DST, DST should be set to ON, even if it is
not currently Daylight Saving Time.
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds.
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing and holding the “SET” button.
Select Measurement Units
To select between U.S. standard units or metric units, press the “SCALE”
button, located on the back of the display unit.
Measurement U.S. Standard Units Metric Units
Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) Degrees Celsius (ºC)
Barometric Pressure inHg (inches of mercury) hPa (Hectopascal)
Wind Speed Miles per hour (mph) Kilometers per hour (kph)

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display unit and the 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. To
ensure accurate temperature measurement, place out of direct
sunlight and away from heat sources or vents. Display unit stands
upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.
Important Placement Guidelines
Display unit and sensor must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE
Place units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other
objects that may limit wireless communication.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Place both units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronic devices (TV,
computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

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Using The Weather Center
Learning Mode
Self-Calibrating Forecasting use 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.
Multi-Variable History Chart
The multi-variable history chart lets you monitor the change in conditions over
the last 12 hour time period (-12, -6, -3, -1, 0). Toggle between barometric
pressure, outdoor temperature and wind speed readings.
Wind Speed
The Wind Speed area of the display features WIND SPEED PEAK, AVERAGE
and CURRENT WIND SPEED. The multi-variable history chart lets you monitor
the change in AVERAGE hourly wind speed.
Barometric Pressure
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather. This
weather center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the
direction the pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING). The multi-
variable history chart lets you monitor the change in pressure over time.
OPERATION
LIGHT RAIN
LIKELY
SNOW
LIKELY
RAIN/SNOW
MIX LIKELY
MOSTLY
CLOUDY
CLOUDY
(flashing=stormy)
View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons

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High & Low Records
The “MIN/MAX” button displays minimum and maximum recordings for
outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity. To view the MINIMUM
temperature and humidity readings, press and release the “MIN/MAX” button
until the “MIN” icon appears on the display next to the low records. To view
the MAXIMUM temperature and humidity readings, press and release the
“MIN/MAX” button until the “MAX” icon appears on the display next to the
high records.
To manually reset the high/low records currently being viewed, press and hold
the “UP” and “SCALE” buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. Dashes display to
conrm you have cleared the records.
Weather Ticker™
The Weather Ticker automatically streams your real-time weather information
and alerts as scrolling text in the lower part of the display unit screen. You
can manually cycle through all the available messages by pressing the “ ”
button.
Default WEATHER TICKER messages are pre-loaded as follows:
Additional messages will appear when applicable (these cannot be manually
added to the Weather Ticker list):
NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD
NEW LOW TEMPERATURE RECORD
NEW WIND SPEED RECORD TODAY
HIGHEST WIND SPEED (all-time record)
AvERAGE WIND SPEED THIS WEEk
TEMPERATURE TREND (falling, steady or rising)
SENSOR BATTERIES LOW
SENSOR SIGNAL LOST
FORECAST 12 to 24 hour future weather forecast
MOON PHASE Current moon phase
INDOOR COMFORT Dry, OK or humid comfort level
IT FEELS LIkE __ OUTSIDE Calculates what temperature it feels like outdoors
(based on temperature, humidity and wind speed)
OUTDOOR TEMP THIS WEEk HIGH Highest temperature recorded this calendar week
OUTDOOR TEMP THIS WEEk LOW Lowest temperature recorded this calendar week
OUTDOOR TEMP THIS
MONTH HIGH
Highest temperature recorded this calendar month
OUTDOOR TEMP THIS
MONTH LOW
Lowest temperature recorded this calendar month

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Customize Weather Ticker Messages
Customize which messages you want to scroll across the WEATHER TICKER:
1. Press the “ ” button to manually cycle through each message available.
2. During the manual review: PRESS the “ add ” button to activate the
current scrolling message. The corresponding “ add ” appears on screen to
the left of the message to indicate the message is now active in the ticker cycle.
PRESS the “ remove ” button to deactivate the current scrolling message. The
corresponding “ remove ” appears on screen to the left of the message to
indicate the message is now deactivated from the ticker cycle.
Please note: Messages can only be added and removed to the ticker cycle
during manual review. The “ add ” and “ remove ” buttons do not add
or remove messages during the automatic cycle.
Remove
message
from cycle
Message
activated
Message
deactivated
Manual cycle
through
messages
Add
message
to cycle
remove add

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FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, There is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could
void the user authority to operate the equipment.
Specications
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.
TEMPERATURE RANGE Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC
Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC
HUMIDITY RANGE Outdoor: 1% to 99%
Indoor: 16% to 98%
WIND SPEED 0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph
WIRELESS RANGE 330 ft / 100 m depending on home construction materials
OPERATING FREQUENCY 433 MHz
POWER 3 x AA alkaline batteries
DATA REPORTING Wind Speed: 18 second updates
Outdoor temperature & humidity: 18 second updates
Indoor temperature & humidity: 60 second updates