La Crosse Technology TX-63U-IT User manual

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Solar Panel
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SOLAR WIND SENSOR
SOLAR WIND SENSORSOLAR WIND SENSOR
SOLAR WIND SENSOR
The TX63U-IT Solar Wind sensor is used in conjunction with the TX59U-IT relay
transmitter to gather and transmit in ormation to the wireless Weather Station
(e.g. WS-2812U-IT).
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS
INVENTORY OF CONTENTSINVENTORY OF CONTENTS
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS
1. TX-63U-IT Solar Wind sensor
2. One Plastic reset rod.
3. Mounting bracket
4. Mounting hardware
5. Instruction manual
START THE SOLAR WIND SENSOR
START THE SOLAR WIND SENSORSTART THE SOLAR WIND SENSOR
START THE SOLAR WIND SENSOR
During the irst time o operation, user has to remove the mask that covered on
the solar panel then gently press the RESET button once in the bottom o the
device by the provided Plastic reset rod
to wake it up.
Note: It is important to allow su icient
light to reach the solar panel while
activating the Solar Wind sensor. Make
sure the lights are on in the setup room
and the solar panel is acing a 60W
light bulb or brighter – do not cover
with hands or other objects.
IDLE MODE
IDLE MODEIDLE MODE
IDLE MODE
This mode aims to reduce power consumption o the transmitter. Under this
mode, the sensor stops the transmission o signal, checks the battery voltage
and detects the solar cell condition. The IDLE mode happens i the battery
voltage is low.
Note: The sensor will check and charge up the internal rechargeable battery
automatically, when it detects the battery voltage raises up to su iciently high
enough, the transmission o signal starts again.
STOP MODE
STOP MODE STOP MODE
STOP MODE
It is the most energy saving mode. Under this mode, the transmitter stops the
transmission o signal, no checking battery voltage, no detecting the solar cell
condition and orce it stop charge batteries. The STOP mode happens:
• I the user covers the solar cell or 10 seconds and presses the RESET
button.
Note: To restart the Solar Wind sensor, user should place the sensor in a
bright environment then press the RESET button once to wake it up again.
• I the sensor is placed in the dark environment or 72 hours.
Note: To restart the Solar Wind sensor, user should move the wind cup or
place the sensor in a bright environment then press the RESET button
once to wake it up again.
IMPORTANT! During the restart process, i the battery voltage is su iciently
high enough, the transmission o signal starts again. However, i the battery
voltage is low, the sensor enters into IDLE mode. User should place the sensor
under a bright environment in order to charge up the rechargeable batteries
inside the sensor.
SETTING UP
SETTING UPSETTING UP
SETTING UP
Follow the setup process below to make sure this device can work properly with
the wireless weather system:
1. All sensors should be ready or the setup process. First, insert batteries to
the Rain sensor, and then switch on the Solar Wind sensor by pressing its
RESET button. Finally, insert batteries to the Thermo-Hygro sensor.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the
units. Only use alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries may not work.
2. Insert batteries into the Weather Station, e.g. the model WS-2812U-IT.
Note: During the setup process, place the wireless display and the
outdoor sensors on a sur ace with 3-10 eet between the sensors and the
display.
3. The Weather Station receives data rom the Thermo-Hygro sensor. The
collected in ormation should be displayed on the Weather Station,
including the outdoor temperature, humidity, rain all, wind-chill and wind-
speed and wind-direction.
Note: Every time the Weather Station receives data rom the sensors, the
wireless icons will blink once and then return to solid i the last
transmission was success ul. A wind speed or rain all amount that reads
"0" does not mean reception ailure, it means that there was no wind or
rain at the time o the last measurement. I the sensor data ails to display
or any o the outdoor sensors within 10 minutes, (“- - -“ is displayed),
Remove the batteries rom all units or 1 minute and start again rom step
1.
4. You may then check all components or correct unction by manually
turning the wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane, tilting the rain sensor to
hear the impact o the internally moving seesaw, etc.
5. Time and date shall be manually set or the Weather Station.
6. A ter the Weather Station has been checked or correct unction with
regard to the above points, the initial set up o the wireless weather
system is inished and the mounting o the system components can take
place.
Note: The Weather Station and the Thermo-Hygro sensor should be set
within the reception distance (up to 200 eet / 60 meters in open space).
The Thermo-Hygro sensor and the Rain sensor should be set within the
reception distance (up to 200 eet / 60 meters in open space). The
Thermo-Hygro sensor and the Solar wind sensor should be set within the
reception distance (up to 330 eet / 100 meters in open space). The Rain
sensor and the Solar Wind sensor should be mounted on the same side o
the house provided there are no inter ering obstacles such as buildings,
trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, Ham radio antennae, etc. Radio
inter erences created by PC screens, cordless phones, radios or TV sets
can in some cases entirely cut o radio communication. Please take this
into consideration when choosing standing or mounting locations.
Detailed setup procedures of the wireless weather system, refer to the
main operation manual of the Weather tation.
MOUNTING
MOUNTINGMOUNTING
MOUNTING
The Solar Wind sensor must be installed with the solar panel acing true South,
or the reported wind direction will not be accurate. This device should be
mounted within the reception distance (up to 330 eet / 100 meters in open
space) o the Thermo-Hygro sensor and on the same side o the house. Mount
at least 3 eet above the roo line o your house. Please be sure there is clear
area in every direction rom buildings, trees, hills etc.
Mount the wind sensor onto a mast so the wind can reach the sensor
unobstructed rom all directions or an accurate reading. The ideal mast is
between 0.62” and 1.3” in diameter. Secure the main unit to the sha t o the
mast holder. Use the right-angle adapter i the wind sensor will be mounted on a
horizontal mast or sur ace.
The remote wind speed sensor can be mounted two ways:
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Using nylon straps
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With the use o screws
MOUNTING WITH NYLON STRAPS
1. Place two nylon straps through the slots on the mounting bracket.
2. Place the Solar Wind sensor in your desired location.
3. Fasten the two nylon straps securely around the mounting location.
4. Slide the Solar Wind sensor onto the bracket making sure to lock it in
place.
MOUNTING WITH SCREWS
1. Place the mounting bracket over the desired location.
2. Through the two screw holes o the bracket, mark the mounting sur ace
with a pencil.
3. Screw the mounting bracket and right-angle adapter onto the mounting
sur ace. Ensure that the screws are tight against the bracket, but do
not over-tighten the screws, or the mast holder may break.
4. Slide the Solar Wind sensor onto the bracket. Make sure to lock it in
place.
Wind vane
Fixed with
screw
Right-angle
adapter
Wind cup
TX63U-IT
RESET
button
Bottom o the Solar
Wind sensor
Vertical mast
Fixed with
Nylon strap
330 foot
Range

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
MAINTENANCE AND CAREMAINTENANCE AND CARE
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
1. Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock should be avoided to prevent
damage to the units
2. Clean displays and units with a so t, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or
scouring agents, they may mark the displays and casings
3. Do not submerge in water.
4. Do not subject the units to unnecessary heat or cold by placing them in the
oven or reezer.
5. Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the unit.
Contact La Crosse Technology or repairs.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Wind Speed range: 0 to 111.8 mph (0 to 50 m/s) (displayed
"OF.L" when > 50m/s)
Units: mph, km/h, m/s, Beau ort & knot
Resolution: 0.22mph / 0.1 m/s / 0.36 km/h / 0.19 knot
Gust Resolution: 1.34 mph / 0.6 m/s / 2.16 km/h / 1.16 knot
Wind Direction: By compass scale o 16 divisions
Transmission period: Every 17 seconds
Transmission requency: 924MHz
Transmission range: Up to 330 eet (100 meters) in open space
Power sources: Solar power and internal rechargeable
batteries
Dimensions(Lx W x H): 250 x 145.9 x 192.3 mm
WARRANTY INFORMATION
La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this
product against manu acturing de ects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date o purchase, is valid only
on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original
purchaser o this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must
contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd or problem determination and service
procedures. Warranty service can only be per ormed by a La Crosse
Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill o sale
must be presented upon request as proo o purchase to La Crosse
Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option
and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or
products i ound to be de ective during the limited warranty period
speci ied above. All replaced parts and products become the property o
La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse
Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining
original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses or labor and materials or all repairs
covered by this warranty. I necessary repairs are not covered by this
warranty, or i a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will
be charged or the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any
shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology, Ltd
product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La
Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the
owner o the product to a USA address only.
Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all de ects in material and
workmanship with the ollowing speci ied exceptions: (1) damage caused
by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack o reasonable
and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment
(claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration
o , any accessory or decorative sur ace; (4) damage resulting rom ailure
to ollow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage
resulting rom the per ormance o repairs or alterations by someone other
than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center;
(6) units used or other than home use (7) applications and uses that this
product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal
due to any source o inter erence.. This warranty covers only actual
de ects within the product itsel , and does not cover the cost o installation
or removal rom a ixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims
based on misrepresentation by the seller or per ormance variations
resulting rom installation-related circumstances.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR
DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION
OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR
MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.
This warranty gives you speci ic legal rights. You may also have other
rights speci ic to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion o
consequential or incidental damages there ore the above exclusion o
limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or in ormation contact:
La Crosse Technology
2817 Losey Blvd. South
La Crosse, WI 54601
The complete instruction manual is available at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Le manuel d’instruction complet est disponible sur:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
El manual de instrucciones completo está disponible en:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
FCC DISCLAIMER
This device complies with part 15 o the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
ollowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harm ul inter erence.
(2) This device must accept any inter erence received, including inter erence
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: The manu acturer is not responsible or any radio or TV inter erence
caused by unauthorized modi ications to this equipment. Such modi ications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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accept no liability or technical mistakes or printing errors, or their
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