La Crosse Technology 308-1414MBv2 Operating and maintenance manual

Wireless Color Weather Station
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La Crosse Technology family! This product was designed with you in mind by our
hometown team of weather enthusiasts based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Instructional Manual
Model: 308-1414MBv2
DC: 092218
Wireless Color Weather Station

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Table of Contents
Step 1: Power Up
Step 2: Mounting Basics
Step 3: Set Time, Date, etc.
Setting Menu
Your Weather Station Features
WWVB Atomic Time
Backlight HI-LOW-OFF
Alarm Time
Deactivate/Activate Alarm
Snooze
Set Temperature Alerts
Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts
MIN/MAX Temperatures
Temperature/Humidity Trend Arrows
Sensor Search
Heat Index | Dew Point| Mold Risk
Forecast
Forecast Trend Arrows
Low Battery
Restart
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Care and Maintenance
Warranty and Support
Specifications
FCC Statement
Canada Statement
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Insert batteries (in any order):
• 2-AA batteries into thermo-hygro sensor
• 5 volt power cord (required) into 308-1414MBv2 station
*3-AAA batteries for optional backup of your time and date
STEP 1: Power Up
STEP 2: Mounting Basics
Wait until your sensor information should be displayed on your station.
Here are a few quick tips for mounting your sensor:
• Keep out of direct sunlight & ensure the sensor is well-ventilated.
• We recommend mounting under a deck or eave facing north.
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the sensor and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically to drain moisture.
• The maximum wireless transmission range is over 330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or
floors.
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You can manually adjust your station’s settings:
1. Hold the TIME SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu.
2. Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust the flashing values. Hold to adjust quickly.
3. Press and release the TIME SET button to confirm and move to the next item.
STEP 3: Set Time, Date, etc.

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To begin: Hold the TIME SET button 2 seconds, then release, to enter the settings menu.
Use the ARROW buttons to adjust values. Press the TIME SET button to confirm and move to next item.
Settings Menu
Settings order:
1. WWVB ON/OFF
2. Time Zone
3. DST ON/OFF
4. 12H/24H
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date
10.Fahrenheit/Celsius
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CST
MST
PST
AKT
HAT
Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaskan
Hawaiian
Time Zones
Note: When WWVB OFF is selected, the menu will move directly to 12/24
hour time setting.
Note: The weekday will set automatically as the year, month, and date
are set.
1. WWVB ON | OFF
2. Time Zone
3. DST ON | OFF
4. 12Hour | 24 Hour
5. Hour
7. Year
6. Minutes
8. Month
9. Date
10. Fahrenheit | Celsius

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Your Weather Station Features
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Alerts (HI-LO-OFF)
MIN/MAX | Low Battery
Trend Arrow
Indoor Temp
Mold Risk
MIN/MAX
Indoor Humidity
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Forecast Symbols
Forecast Trend
AM/PM
Atomic Tower | DST
Alarm/Snooze
Weekday
Month/Date
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Alerts (HI-LO-OFF)
MIN/MAX | Low Battery
Sensor Strength
Remote Temperature
Trend Arrow
Mold Risk
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Atomic Time
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• From normal time display, press and release the TIME SET button to search for the WWVB time signal.
• Please be sure you have selected your time zone from the list in the Settings menu. When the Atomic time
signal is received, the station will set to the time zone selected. Default is Eastern Time.
• For information about WWVB visit: http://bit.ly/AtomicTime
WWVB Atomic Time
Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF)
• When operating with the power cable, the backlight is adjustable: HI-LOW-OFF.
• Press and release SNOOZE/LIGHT to adjust backlight.
• When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on briefly when the SNOOZE/LIGHT button
is pressed.
Alarm Time
The alarm will be active when alarm time is set.
1. Hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds to enter alarm settings.
2. The HOUR will show.
3. Press the ARROW buttons to adjust.
4. Press ALARM to confirm and move to the minutes
5. The MINUTES will show.
6. Press the ARROW buttons to adjust.
7. Press ALARM to confirm and exit settings.
Deactivate/Activate Alarm
• The alarm is active when set.
• Press and release the ALARM button to view alarm time. Then press and release the ALARM button to
deactivate or activate the alarm.
• The alarm icon (bell) will show when active.
• When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The snooze icon Zz will flash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the alarm for 24 hours.
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Set Temperature Alerts
• Hold the ALERTS button for 3 seconds until the remote HI alert value flashes.
• Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust the value. Hold to adjust quickly.
• Press and release the ALERTS button to confirm and move to the next alert.
Alert order:
1. Remote HI
2. Remote LO
3. Indoor HI
4. Indoor LO
Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts
1. Press and release the ALERTS button so the remote HI alert temperature shows and the word HI flashes.
• Press UP ARROW to arm
• Press DOWN ARROW to disarm
2. Press and release the ALERTS button to confirm and move to the remote LO, indoor HI and indoor LO
alerts.
3. A bell appears above and alert when armed.
4. If no alerts are active, OFF will show.
Tip: Setting the alerts is one step. Arming the alerts is a separate step (see below)
Remote HI Alert Remote LO Alert
Indoor HI Alert Indoor LO Alert
HI alert armed LO alert armed Alerts OFF

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All MIN/MAX temperature/humidity records will reset automatically at 12:00 (midnight).
• Press and release the DOWN ARROW to view indoor/remote minimum readings.
• Press and release the UP ARROW to view indoor/remote maximum readings.
MIN/MAX Temperature Records
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
Temperature/Humidity Trend Arrows
• The temperature (2°F / 1°C) trend indicators update every 30 minutes.
• The humidity (3% RH) trend indicators update every 30 minutes or less.
• 3 hrs. increments which changes on every ½ hour e.g.: At 3:00 — compares to 12:00 data;
at 3:30 — compares to 12:30, etc.
Rising: Trend is rising over past 3 hours
Steady: No change
Falling: Trend is falling over past 3 hours.
Sensor Search
• Hold the HEAT/DEW button for 3 seconds to search for the remote temperature/humidity sensor.
• The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is received, or for 3 minutes if no signal available.

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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 (0, LOW, MED, HI)
Forecast
1. The weather station oers these 6 forecast icons based on barometric pressure.
2. When the forecast would normally be Rain or T-Storm and the outdoor temperature is below 32°F, the
forecast will show Snow.
3. Wind indicators will show on T-Storm and Snow forecast.
SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY RAIN T-STORM SNOW

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Low Battery
• Battery by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the sensor.
• Battery by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the weather station.
Forecast Trend Arrows
Rising: Weather will improve
Steady: No change
Falling: Weather will worsen
Intelligent Weather Forecast:
• This station learns. Please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration.
• This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.
Restart
When the outdoor readings show dashes:
• Bring the sensor in the house at least five feet from the forecast station.
• Remove batteries from the sensor, as well as, the batteries and AC adapter from the forecast station.
• Press any button 20 times.
• After 15 minutes insert batteries into the sensor and station and re-connect the adapter.
• Wait 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. Place sensor outside in shaded location.
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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
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: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Warranty and Support

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Indoor
Specifications
Temperature Range:
Humidity Range:
32˚F to 122˚F (0˚C to 50˚C)
10% RH to 99%RH
Thermo-hygro Sensor
Temperature Range:
Humidity Range:
Transmission Range:
-40˚F to 140˚F (-40˚C to 60˚C)
Note: Temperatures below -20°F (-29°C) require Lithium batteries in the
outdoor sensor.
10% RH to 99%RH
Up to 330 feet (100 meters) in open air, RF 433 MHz
Power
Weather Station:
Optional Battery Backup:
TX141TH-Bv3 Thermo-hygro Sensor:
5.0 Volt 500mA power cord included (Required)
AC6: GPU280500150WAOO
3-AAA batteries not included, backup for time and date
2-AA batteries not included
Battery Life
Weather Station:
TX141TH-Bv3 Thermo-hygro Sensor:
36 months with power cord use
over 24 months with reputable batteries.
Dimensions
Weather Station:
TX141TH-Bv3 Thermo-hygro Sensor:
8.34” L x 1.03” W x 5.48” H (21.18 x 2.61 x 13.92cm)
1.57” W x 5.12” T x 0.79” D (4.0cm W x 13.0cm T x 2.0cm D)

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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 o 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 dierent 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.
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
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 licence-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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC Statement
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, which is known to the State of California to
cause cancer. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov