Equity 308-1513-INT User manual

Model: 308-1513-INT
Instruction Manual
DC: 080615
Wireless Color Weather Station
Table of Contents
Initia
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Setup
Button Functions
LCD Features
Settings
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Set Alarm Time
USB Charge Port
Backlight HI/LOW/OFF
W
eather Forecast Icons
Heat Index/Dew Point
MAX/MIN Records
Channel Indicator/Auto Scroll
Restart
Low Battery Icons
Search for Outdoor Sensor
Position Outdoor Sensor
Specifications
Care and Maintenance
W
arranty and Support
FCC Statement
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Initial Setup
1. Insert 2 AAA batteries (not included) into the
outdoor sensor.
Observe the polarity markings.
2. Insert the 5 volt AC adapter (included) into
the wall outlet, then into the side of the
weather station.
3. Install (optional) 3 AAA batteries (not included)
into the back of the weather station.
Observe polarity markings.
4. After 5 minutes place the sensor
outside in a shaded location within
196 ft. (60 m) open air of the station.
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
VG-STG-T SensorWeather Station
Note: If the outdoor temperature area shows dashes after
3 minutes:
• Check batteries installation.
• Hold the CH button for 3 seconds to search for the sensor.
• Press the TX button on the sensor to send a signal.
5 Volt
AC Adapter

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Button Functions
Top View
Back View
RCC
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SNOOZE/LIGHT
Normal Mode
• Press to activate backlight
briey (batteries operation).
Alarm Mode
• Press to activate snooze for 10
minutes
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SET Button
Normal Mode
• Hold to enter Setting Mode
Setting Mode
• Press to conrm a setting and
advance to next item
Alarm Mode
• Press to exit Alarm Mode
ALARM Button
Normal Mode
• Hold to enter alarm set mode
Alarm Mode
• Press to activate/deactivate
alarm.
4+ Button
Setting Mode
• Press to increase value.
• Hold to increase values quickly.
-/C/F Button
Normal Mode
• Press to select Fahrenheit or
Celsius temperature display.
Setting Mode
• Press to decrease value.
• Hold to decrease values quickly.
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MAX/MIN Button
Normal Mode
• Press to view MAX and
MIN temperature records.
MAX/MIN mode
• Hold 5 seconds to reset all
MAX/MIN records.
6
HEAT/DEW Button
Normal Mode
• Press to view Heat Index
and Dew Point
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CH Button
Normal Mode
• Press to view Channels
with multiple sensors.
• Hold to search for sensors
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LIGHT Button
• Press to dim back light
• Hold for back light ON/OFF
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5 Volt
AC Adapter

LCD Features
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Color Weather Forecast Icons
Outdoor Temperature
Outdoor Icon and Channel Indicator
(if using multiple sensors)
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Outdoor Humidity
Indoor Temperature
Time
Weekday, Month, Date
Indoor Temperature Icon
Indoor Humidity
Primary Features Other Features
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Outdoor Heat Index,
Dew Point, & MAX/MIN
Indoor Heat Index,
Dew Point, & MAX/MIN
5Alarm Time
View another feature of
the weather station with
the press of a button.
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Settings
• Hold the SET button to enter setting mode.
• Use the + or -/C/F buttons to adjust a value.
• Press the SET button to conrm and advance.
Setting Order:
1.12 hour or 24 hour time format
2.Hour
3.Minutes
1. 24/24 Hour Time
2. Hour
3. Minutes
4. Year
5. Month
6. Date
Fahrenheit
Celsius
4.Year
5.Month
6.Date
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Press the -/C/F button to
select Fahrenheit or
Celsius temperature display.
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Set Alarm Time
• Hold the ALARM button to enter setting mode.
• Use the + or -/C/F buttons to adjust a value.
• Press the ALARM button to conrm and advance.
Setting Order:
1.Hour
2.Minutes
Activate/Deactivate Alarm:
• Press the ALARM button to view alarm time.
• Press and release the ALARM button to activate the time alarm
(bell icon showing).
•Press and release the ALARM button again to deactivate the time
alarm (bell icon not showing).
• When active the alarm bell icon will show.
• When not active the bell icon will disappear.
Snooze Function:
• Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The Zz will ash above the time.
• Press any button except SNOOZE to stop the alarm for 1 day.
1. Hour
2. Minutes
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Charge a smart phone, camera or other USB
devices when operating with the 5V AC
adapter (included).
• Connect your external device’s USB
charging cable (not included) to the
USB charging port.
• Charging times will vary.
USB Power Output: 1A maximum
current. Charge 1A devices or devices that
are self-regulating.
USB Charge Port
Weather Forecast Icons
The ve forecast icons represent changes in weather over the next 6-12
hours, not necessarily what you see out your window.
Sunny
Partly Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Stormy
This Stations Learns: The weather station calibrates the
barometric pressure based on its location over a period of time
to generate an accurate person forecast. Please allow 7 to 10
days for barometer calibration.
Backlight (HI/LO/OFF)
When operating with the AC adapter, the backlight will be on constantly.
• Press and release the LIGHT button on the back to dim or brighten
the backlight. (LOW or HI).
• Hold the LIGHT button for two seconds to turn OFF the backlight.
• Hold the LIGHT button again to turn backlight ON.
• When operating on batteries alone, press any button for a 10 second
backlight.
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Heat Index and Dew Point Temperature
MAX/MIN Daily Temperatures
• Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view indoor/outdoor Heat Index.
• Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view indoor/outdoor Dew Point.
• Press the MAX/MIN button once to view indoor/outdoor MAX records.
• Press the MAX/MIN button twice to view indoor/outdoor MIN records.
• While in MAX or MIN mode, hold the MAX/MIN button for 3 seconds to
reset the MAX/MIN values to current readings.
Heat Index
MAX Records MIN Records
Note: The MAX and MIN values reset automatically at midnight
everyday.
Dew Point
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IMPORTANT: Add-on sensors are not available.
• Your sensor may be set to channel 1, 2 or 3 to avoid conict with a
nearby sensor.
• The channel indicator on the station will tell what channel is receiving
a sensor signal.
• Press an release the CH button on the station to select the channel
receiving the sensor signal.
• If you see the word AUTO, press and release the CH button until the
channel number shows alone.
• When the word AUTO is showing, the station will scroll through all 3
channels and show dashes for the two channels that do not have
sensors connected.
Channel Indicator and Auto Scroll
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Restart
When the outdoor readings show dashes:
• First press your CH button to be sure you are on the correct channel
• Bring the sensor in the house ve feet from the station.
• Remove batteries from the sensor, as well as, the batteries and AC
adapter from the station.
• Press any button 20 times.
• After 15 minutes insert batteries into the sensor, as well as batteries
and AC adapter into the station.
• Wait 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. Place sensor outside
in shaded location within 196 ft. (60 m) open air of the station.
The Low Battery Icon indicates when batteries need replacement in the
station or sensor.
•If the icon is displayed by the outdoor temperature, replace the
batteries in the outdoor sensor.
•If the icon is displayed near the indoor temperature, replace the
batteries in the station.
Low Battery Icons
Search for Outdoor Sensor
• Hold the CH button to search for the outdoor sensor.
• The outdoor temperature area will ash dashes while searching for the
sensor up to 3 minutes if no signal available.
• Mount the Outdoor Sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well shaded
area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• The maximum wireless transmission range to the alarm clock is over
196 feet (60 meters) in open air, not including walls or oors.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically.
Position Outdoor Sensor
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Specications
Indoor • Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• Humidity Range: 10% - 99% (RH)
Outdoor
• Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F
(-40°C to 60°C)
• Humidity Range: 10% - 99% (RH)
• Humidity Range: Over 196 ft. (60 meters)
Power
• Weather Station Primary AC Power:
5-volt AC power adapter (included)
AC#: GEO061U-0510
• Optional/Battery Backup:
Optional 3-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries (not included)
• VG-STG-T Sensor:
2-AAA, IEC, LR3batteries (not included)
Battery
Life
• Weather Station Battery Backup:
Battery life is over 12 months when using the AC
adapter for primary power.
• VG-STG-T Outdoor Sensor: Battery life is over 24
months when using reputable battery brands
Dimensions
• Weather Station: 4.92” H x 6.89” W x 1.02”D
(125 H x 175 W x 26 D mm)
• VG-STG-T Sensor: 4.25”H x 1.77”W x 0.78”D
(108 H x 45 W x 20 D mm)
USB
Charge • Maximum Output: 1 Amp
•Do not mix old and new batteries
•Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
•Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for
intended use.
•Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
•Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery
installation.
•Press Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity ( + and - ).
•Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
•Remove expired batteries promptly.
Care and Maintenance
• RF 434MHz (open air)
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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 guarantee 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 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.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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 opera-
tion.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this
equipment. Such modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in part, or duplicated or processed
using electronic, mechanical or chemical process without the written permission of the publisher.
This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly checked and corrections are
included in subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their
consequences.
All trademarks and patents are recognized.
FCC Statement
This Equity product is warranted for one year from the date of consumer purchase against
defects in material and workmanship. During this period such defects will be repaired, or
the products will be replaced at Equity’s option, without charge.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or negligence. ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR FITNESS AND
MERCHANTABLITY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD ENDING ONE YEAR FROM THE
DATE OF PURCHASE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from State to State.
For warranty work, technical support or other information contact:
Equity by La Crosse Contact Support:
Attn: Warranty www.equitybylacrosse.com/support
2830 S. 26th St. 608-782-1610
La Crosse, WI 54601
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