La Crosse Technology 308-1412-3TX User manual

Weather Station
with Three Sensors
Model: 308-1412-3TX
DC: 0401717
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Table of Contents
Setup
1. Remove the battery cover from all three sensors.
Select a different channel on each sensor.
2. Install 2-AA batteries (not included) into each sensor. The red LED
light will blink when transmitting. Replace battery covers.
Setup ...................................................................................
Button Function Explanation ....................................................
Settings Menu .......................................................................
LCD Features ........................................................................
Custom Weekday | Date Display ...............................................
Writable Display ....................................................................
Atomic Time ..........................................................................
Daylight Saving Time (DST Icon) .............................................
Indoor Comfort Icons .............................................................
HI |LO Temperature/Humidity Records ......................................
Trend Arrows ........................................................................
Sensor Search .......................................................................
Low Battery Icon ...................................................................
Restart .................................................................................
Position Sensors ....................................................................
Visit Us on Social Media ..........................................................
Specications ........................................................................
Care and Maintenance ............................................................
Warranty and Support ............................................................
FCC Statement .....................................................................
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Channel 1 Channel 3
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3. Insert 2-AA batteries (not included) into the back of the station.
4. Keep sensors and weather station within 5 feet for at least 15
minutes after installing batteries. This allows the sensor and station
to sync properly and ensures a strong connection.
5. After 15 minutes, place sensors in desired locations (position
sensors page 7).
6. Set time, date, etc.
AA
AA
Button Function Explanation
For better programming instructions, please note these terms for
button use:
• Press: Press and release the designated button.
• Hold: Hold the button for 3 seconds then release the button.
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Settings Menu
1. Hold the SET/MODE button to enter settings mode.
2. Press the +/HI or -/LO button to adjust the ashing values.
3. Hold the +/HI or -/LO buttons to adjust quickly.
4. Press the SET/MODE button to conrm adjustments and move to
the next item.
5. Press the SEARCH button at any time to exit.
Settings menu order:
• Atomic ON | OFF
• DST ON | OFF (Daylight Saving Time)
• Time Zone
• 12H/24H
• Hour
• Minutes
• Year
• Month
• Date
• Temperature Fahrenheit/Celsius
Time Zones
Atomic ON | OFF Time ZoneDST ON | OFF
Format 12Hr | 24Hr Set MinutesSet Hour
Set Year Set DateSet Month
Fahrenheit | Celsius
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LCD Features
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AM | PM
Trend Arrow
Percent Humidity
Low Battery
Humidity Section Icon Fahrenheit | Celsius
Indoor Temp | Humidity
Indoor Comfort
Atomic Time
Daylight Saving Time
Sensor Reception
Channel
Custom Weekday | Date Display
• Press and release the SET/MODE button to display either the full
Weekday, or 3-letter Weekday, numeric Month, and Date.
• The station will remain on the display chosen.
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Indoor Comfort Icon
• Smiling Face: Temperature: 66.2°F to 77°F (19 °C to 25 °C) and
Humidity between 40% and 60%:
• Sad Face: When values are outside the above range.
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Writable Display
• Use a pencil to write the location of each sensor in the silver area
above each sensor channel.
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Atomic Time
• The station will automatically search for the atomic time signal at
UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• Press and release the SEARCH button to search manually, for atomic
time signal.
• For information about WWVB visit: http://bit.ly/AtomicTime
• The letters DST below the Atomic Time icon will show during the
months we observe Daylight Saving time.
• The letters will not show when in Standard time.
Daylight Saving Time (DST)

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Trend Arrows
• The UP and DOWN arrows indicate changes in temperature and
humidity over the past hour.
• They update every 15 minutes and compare data from exactly one
hour prior.
Temperature: arrow changes every 2 degree Fahrenheit.
Humidity: arrow changes every 3% RH
• All HI/LO temperature/humidity records reset automatically at 12:00
(midnight).
• Press the +/HI button to view indoor and outdoor HI
temperature/humidity records for all three sensors.
• Press the -/LO button to view indoor and outdoor LO
temperature/humidity records for all three sensors.
HI | LO Records
• In normal mode hold the SEARCH button for 3 seconds to search for
all three sensors.
• The lines below each channel number will ash while searching (up
to 3 minutes).
• The lines will be solid when the sensor is connected.
• The station will search for missing sensors for 3 minutes every hour.
• IF the signal is lost, station will display the LAST DATA recorded
from sensor for 10 minutes.
• After that 10 minutes if the signal does not come back dashes will
show.
Sensor Search

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Low Battery Icon
• By indoor temperature: replace batteries in station.
• By sensor channel 1, 2 or 3, replace batteries in that sensor.
Note: You can replace low batteries in only one sensor then hold the
SEARCH button for 3 seconds to search for all sensors. Press the TX
button on the sensors to reconnect.
Restart
A complete restart of the station returns it to default settings, and “out
of the box” condition and may resolve connection issues.
1. Bring all sensors in the house withing 5 feet of the station.
2. Remove batteries from station and all three sensors. Leave out for
15 minutes.
3. Press any button on the station 20 times.
4. After 15 minutes, follow SETUP on page 1.
Position Sensors
Sensors Outside:
• Mount the TX141TH-BCH sensors 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 weather station is
over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or oors.
• Be sure the sensor is mounted vertically
Option 1:
• Install one mounting screw into a wall leaving some extended.
• Place the transmitter onto the screw.
• Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place.
Option 2:
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the transmitter and
into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
Sensors Inside:
• Wall mount or stand in desired location.
• Avoid placing in sunlight, or near vents which could cause inaccurate
readings.

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Specications
Indoor
Temperature Range 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
•When above 122F (50C) temperature displays “HI”;
•When below 32 F (0C) temperature displays “LO”.
Humidity Range 10% to 99% RH
Update Interval About every 60 seconds
Thermo-hygro Sensor
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
Update Interval
Transmission Range
Weather Station
Each TX141TH-BCH
Battery Life
Dimensions
Power
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Note: When temperatures are colder than
-22°F (30°C) it is recommended to use lithium
batteries
10% to 99% RH
About every 60 seconds
over 300 feet (91 meters)
2 AA LR6, IEC batteries (not included)
2 AA LR6, IEC batteries (not included)
Weather Station
Each TX141TH-BCH
over 12 months with reputable batteries
over 24 months with reputable batteries
Weather Station
Each TX141TH-BCH
6.18” W x 4.69” H x 1.66” D
(15.69cm W x 11.91cm H x 4.21cm D)
1.57” W x 5.12” H x 0.79” D
(4.0cm W x 13.0cm H x 2.0cm D)
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La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty
(from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing
defects in materials & workmanship.
Before returning a product, please contact our friendly customer
support with questions or visit our online help:
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support and Registration:
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View full warranty details online at:
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• 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.
• Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment when it is not used for an
extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
Care and Maintenance
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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 operation.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused
by unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment. Such changes or
modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
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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.
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FCC Statement
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