La Crosse Technology 308-1414M User manual

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Model: 308-1414M
Instruction Manual
DC: 103015
WIRELESS COLOR WEATHER STATION
FRONT
VIEW
TOP BUTTONS
Color Animated Forecast with Tendency
(All icons shown here)
SENSOR
TX141TH-Bv2
LED
BACK
VIEW
TX
Time, Calendar +
Alarm
Pullout
Stand
Sensor
Battery Cover
Sensor Battery
Compartment
2 “AA”
Indoor
Temperature
with Trend &
Temperature
Alerts
Battery
Compartment
3 “AAA”
Battery
Cover
Remote Humidity
& Trends
Button Press
for Mold Risk
Indicator When
Using Remote
Sensor Indoors
AC Power Jack
GPU280500150WD00
Indoor Humidity
& Trend
Button Press for
Mold Risk
Indicator for
Weather Station
FRONT BUTTONS
Remote
Temperature
with Trend &
Temperature
Alerts
Wall Hanging Holes

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GET STARTED
Step 1: Insert the included 5-volt AC power adapter into the
weather station and then into wall outlet.
Step 2 (Optional): Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (not included)
into the weather station. Observe the correct polarity.
Step 3: Insert 2 new “AA” batteries (not included) into
TX141TH-Bv2 sensor. Observe the correct polarity.
The red LED will flash when transmitting.
Step 4: After 5 minutes, place the sensor in a shaded outdoor
location.
SET TIME, DATE AND TEMPERATURE UNITS
1. Hold the TIME SET button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the ▼or ▲buttons to adjust the values. Hold for fast
adjustment.
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 Indicator ON/OFF
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 normal time display.
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 the temperature
alert value.
4. Press the ALERTS button to confirm. Next, arm the
temperature alerts (see below)

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The temperature alert order:
1. Remote High, 2. Remote 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
ARMS/DISARMS TEMPERATURE ALERTS
Press & release the ALERTS button to toggle between the
alerts Remote HI / Remote LOW / Indoor HI / Indoor LOW
•Press the ▲button to arm the alert.
•Press the ▼button to disarm the alert.
•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.
HEAT INDEX/DEW POINT/MOLD RISK
•Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view remote
Heat Index.
•Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view remote
Dew Point.
•Press the HEAT/DEW button a third time to view indoor
and remote Mold Risk.
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.
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY TREND INDICATORS
The temperature (2°F/1°C) and humidity (3% RH) trend
indicators update every 30 minutes or less.

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Alarm
Bell Icon
•Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours.
•Humidity has risen in the past 3 hours.
•Temperature has not changed in the past 3
hours.
•
Humidity has not changed in the past 3 hours.
•Temperature has fallen in the past 3 hours.
•Humidity has fallen in the past 3 hours.
SET TIME ALARM
1. Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm time set mode.
2. Press the ▼or ▲buttons to adjust the Alarm Time.
3. Press the ALARM button to confirm adjustments and
move to the next item.
Alarm Time setting order: 1. Hours, 2. Minutes
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, the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence
the alarm for 10 minutes.
•The alarm icon will flash.
•In snooze mode, press any button, except SNOOZE/LIGHT
to stop alarm for one day.
Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2
minutes and then shut off completely.
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.

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Animated Forecast Icons
Animated forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to
predict weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75%
accuracy.
INTELLIGENT WEATHER FORECAST
This station learns. Please allow 7 days for barometric
calibration. This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for
your location.
FORECAST TREND INDICATORS
Rising Pressure
Weather is
Expected to
Improve
Steady Pressure
Weather is
Expected to Stay
the Same
Falling Pressure
Weather is
Expected to Worsen
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
SEARCH FOR REMOTE SENSOR
•Hold the HEAT/DEW button to search for the
remote sensor.
•The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal
is received or for 3 minutes if no signal available.
WWVB
Icon
SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY RAINY STORMY SNOWY

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LOW BATTERY ICON
Low battery icon indicates low battery for station or sensor.
•If the icon is displayed in Remote Temperature section, replace
batteries in the remote sensor.
•If the icon is displayed in Indoor Temperature section, replace
batteries in the weather station
POSITION REMOTE SENSOR
Outdoor use: Mount the Remote Sensor on a north-facing wall or in
any well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
Indoor use: Mount the Remote Sensor indoors to monitor high mold
risk areas like in a crawl space or basement.
•The maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station
is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air.
•Walls or floors decrease the transmision range.
•Be sure the remote sensor is mounted vertically.
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 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.
•Remove expired batteries promptly.
•The specs of this product may change without prior notice.
•If the product is not working properly, change the batteries and/or
check the A/C cord connection.
SPECIFICATIONS
Indoor:
Temperature Range:
+32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range:
1%-99% (RH)
Interval:
About every 30 seconds
Remote:
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)
Low
Battery
Icon

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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 remote
sensor.
Humidity Range:
1%-99% (RH)
Distance:
Over 300 ft. (91 meters)
RF 433MHz (open air)
Interval:
About every 50 seconds
Power:
Forecast Station
Primary Power:
AC#: GPU280500150WD00 5-volt AC power adapter (included)
Optional/Battery Backup
Optional 3-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries (not
included)
TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life:
Forecast Station
Battery Backup:
Battery life is over 24 months when using
the AC adapter for primary power
TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
Battery life is over 12 months when using
reputable battery brands for both Alkaline
and Lithium batteries
Dimensions:
Forecast Station:
8.34” L x 1.03” W x 5.48” H
(211.836 x 26.162 x 139.192mm)
TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
1.57" x 0.79" x 5.12" (40 x 20 x 130mm)
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
Product Registration:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
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

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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 changes or modifications to this equipment. Such changes or
modifications 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.
CANADA STATEMENT
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.