La Crosse Technology 308-1414 User manual

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Model: 308-1414
Quick Setup Guide
DC: 100814
WIRELESS COLOR WEATHER STATION
Sensor
Battery Cover
Sensor Battery
Compartment
2 “AA”
SENSOR
TX141TH-B
LED
TX
FRONT
VIEW
Outdoor
Temp +
Trends
Outdoor
Humidity
+ Trend &
Temp
Alerts
Indoor
Temp +
Trends
Indoor
Humidity
+ Trend &
Temp
Alerts
Time &
Calendar
Animated
Forecast
+ Trends

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GET STARTED
Step 1: Insert the included 5-volt AC power adapter into the weather
station and then plug into wall outlet.
Step 2: Insert 3 new “AAA” Alkaline batteries (not included) into the
weather station. Observe the correct polarity.
Step 3: Insert 2 new “AA” Alkaline batteries (not included) into the
TX141TH-B transmitter. Observe the correct polarity. The red LED will
flash when transmitting.
Restart: If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after 3 minutes,
unplug the AC adapter and remove batteries from the weather station &
transmitter and press any button 20 times. After 15 minutes, return to
Step 1 above.
SET TIME, DATE AND TEMPERATURE UNITS
1. Hold the TIME SET button to enter time set
mode.
2. Press the ▼ or ▲ buttons to adjust values.
3. Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the
next item.
Settings order: 1. WWVB ON/OFF 2. Time Zone
3. Daylight Saving Time 4.12/24 Hour Time Format
5. Hour 6. Minutes 7. Year, 8. Month, 9. Date
10. Fahrenheit/Celsius
Press the TIME SET button to exit, or wait 20 seconds
without pressing buttons to return to the time display.
Battery
Compartment
3 “AAA”
Battery
Cover
AC Power
Jack
BACK
VIEW
Base
Stand

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SET TEMPERATURE ALERTS
1. Hold the ALERTS button until the station beeps.
2. The temperature alert value will blink in set mode.
3. Press the ▼ or ▲ buttons to adjust alert values.
4. Press the ALERTS button to confirm & move to the next
alert.
The temperature alert order:
1. Outdoor High 2. Outdoor Low 3. Indoor High 4. Indoor Low
Press the ALERTS button to exit, or wait 20 seconds without pressing
buttons to return to normal time display
ARM / DISARM TEMPERATURE ALERTS
Press & release the ALERTS button to toggle between the alerts
Outdoor HI / Outdoor LOW / Indoor HI / Indoor LOW
Arm the alert with the ▲button.
Disarm the alert with the ▼ button.
ALERT BELL ICON appears when armed.
ACTIVE TEMPERATURE ALERT
Beeps once per minute with flashing alert bell icon.
Press any button to stop the alert.
SET TIME ALARM
1. Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm time set mode.
2. Press the ▼ or ▲ buttons to adjust alarm time.
3. Press the ALARM button to confirm adjustments and move
to the next item.
Alarm Time setting order: 1. Hours 2. Minutes

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Alarm
Bell Icon
ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE TIME ALARM
Press the ALARM button once to view alarm time.
Press the ALARM button again to activate the alarm.
Once activated the bell icon appears.
Press the ALARM button again to deactivate the alarm.
The bell icon will disappear.
SNOOZE (SILENCES ALARM TEMPORARILY)
When alarm sounds, press the LIGHT/SNOOZE button to silence the
alarm for 10 minutes.
The alarm icon Zz will flash.
In snooze mode, press any button to stop alarm for one day.
Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2 minutes
and then shut off completely.
FORECAST ICONS
The weather station uses changing atmospheric pressure to predict
weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.
Note: Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for barometer calibration.
Note: The “snowy” icon appears when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C) and the forecast is rainy or stormy.
FORECAST TREND INDICATOR
Rising arrow = weather is improving.
Falling arrow = weather may worsen.
Right arrow = pressure is steady.
HEAT INDEX/DEW POINT
Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view Heat Index.
Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view Dew Point.
SUNNY
PARTLY
SUNNY
CLOUDY
RAINY
STORMY
SNOWY

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ADJUST BACKLIGHT
When using A/C power:
Press the HI/LOW/OFF button to adjust the backlight.
When using Battery power only:
Press the HI/LOW/OFF button for 10 second backlight.
VIEW/RESET MIN/MAX VALUES
The station automatically resets minimum and maximum values daily at
midnight (12:00 AM).
Press the ▼ button to view minimum values.
Hold the ▼ button to reset minimum values.
Press the ▲ button to view maximum values.
Hold the ▲ button to reset maximum values.
SEARCH FOR OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER
Hold the HEAT/DEW button to search for the outdoor transmitter.
The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is
received or for 3 minutes if no signal available.
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY TREND INDICATORS
The temperature (2°F/1°C) and humidity (3% RH) trend indicators update
every 30 minutes or less.
Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours.
Humidity has risen in the past 3 hours.
Temperature has not changed in 3 hours.
Humidity has not changed in 3 hours.
Temperature has fallen in the past 3 hours.
Humidity has fallen in the past 3 hours
LOW BATTERY ICON
Low battery icon indicates low battery for station or sensor.
Displayed next to Outdoor Temperature, replace sensor batteries
Displayed near Indoor Temperature, replace weather station
batteries.
Low
Battery
Icon

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MANUAL WWVB RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME SEARCH
Press the TIME SET button to start or stop a manual signal search.
WWVB Icon will flash
For information about WWVB, visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
SPECIFICATIONS
Indoor:
Temperature Range:
+32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range:
19%-97% (RH)
Outdoor:
Temperature Range:
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Alkaline Batteries:
-20°F to 140°F (-28.8°C to 60°C)
Lithium Batteries:
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
NOTE:
Temperatures below - 20°F (-28.8°C)
require Lithium batteries in the outdoor
sensor.
Humidity Range:
19%-97% (RH)
Distance:
Over 200 ft. (60 meters)
RF 433MHz (open air)
Power:
Weather Station
Primary Power:
AC Number:
GPU280500150WD00
5-volt AC power adapter (included)
Optional/Battery Backup
Optional 3-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries
(not included)
TX141TH-B Transmitter:
2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life:
Weather Station
Battery Backup:
Battery life is over 36 months when using
the AC adapter for primary power
TX141TH-B Transmitter:
Battery life is over 12 months when using
reputable battery brands for both Alkaline
and Lithium batteries
Dimensions:
Weather Station:
8.34” L x 1.03” W x 5.48” H
(211.836 x 26.162 x 139.192mm)
TX141TH-B Transmitter:
2.4” L x 1.3” W x 3.78” H
(64 x 36 x 101mm)
WWVB
Icon

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POSITION OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER
Mount the outdoor transmitter on a north-facing wall or in any well
shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
The maximum transmitting range to the weather station is over 200
feet (60 meters) in open air, not including walls.
WEATHER STATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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 the 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 correctly with regard to polarity
(+and -).
Remove batteries from equipment with is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
Remove used batteries promptly.
Do not expose to extreme temperature, vibration or shock.
Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring
agents.
The product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
The product is not to be used for medical purpose or for public
information. It is intended for home use only.
The specs of this product may change without prior notice.
Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing voids warranty.
If the product is not working properly, change the batteries and/or
check the A/C cord connection.
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION
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 (manuals and FAQS):
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support

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View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738 | 6,076,044 |RE43903
FCC STATEMENT
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 modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
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