La Crosse Technology 308-1414W User manual

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Model: 308-1414W/308-1414B
Instruction Manual
DC: 020816
WIRELESS COLOR WEATHER STATION
Time &
Calendar
Sensor
Battery Cover
Sensor Battery
Compartment
2 “AA”
SENSOR
TX141TH-BV2
LED
TX
FRONT
VIEW
Outdoor
Temp +
Trends
Outdoor
Humidity
+ Trend &
Temp
Alerts
Indoor
Temp +
Trends
Indoor
Humidity +
Trend &
Temp
Alerts
Animated
Forecast
+ Trends

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GET STARTED
1: Insert the included 5-volt AC power adapter into the weather
station and then into wall outlet.
2 (Optional): Insert 3 new “AAA” batteries (not included) into
the weather station. Observe the correct polarity.
3: Insert 2 new “AA” batteries (not included) into TX141TH-Bv2
sensor. Observe the correct polarity. The red LED will flash
when transmitting.
4: After 5 minutes, place sensor in a shaded outdoor location.
SET TIME, DATE AND TEMPERATURE UNITS
Note: Only press or hold one button at a time.
1. Hold the TIME SET button 3 seconds to enter time set mode.
2. Press and release the ▼ or ▲ buttons to adjust values.
3. Press and release 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
Battery
Compartment
3 “AAA”
BACK
VIEW
Battery
Cover
AC Power
Jack
Base
Stand

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Press and release the TIME SET button to exit, or wait 20 seconds
without pressing buttons to return to the time display.
SET TEMPERATURE ALERTS
1. Hold the ALERTS button for 3 seconds.
2. The temperature alert value will blink in set mode.
3. Press and release the ▼ or ▲ buttons to adjust alert values.
4. Press and release 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 and release the ALERTS button to exit, or wait 20 seconds without
pressing buttons to return to normal time display
ARM / DISARM TEMPERATURE ALERTS
Press and 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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ACTIVATE / DEACTIVATE TIME ALARM
•Press and release the ALARM button once to view alarm time.
•Press and release the ALARM button again to activate the alarm.
Once activated the bell icon appears.
•Press and release the ALARM button again to deactivate the
alarm. The bell icon will disappear.
SNOOZE (SILENCES ALARM TEMPORARILY)
•When alarm sounds, press and release 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 the 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 7 days 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 Pressure
Weather is
Expected to
Improve
Steady Pressure
Weather is
Expected to Stay
the Same
Falling Pressure
Weather is
Expected to
Worsen
SUNNY
PARTLY
SUNNY
CLOUDY
RAINY
STORMY
SNOWY

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HEAT INDEX/DEW POINT
•Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view Heat Index.
•Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view Dew Point.
ADJUST BACKLIGHT
When using A/C power:
•Press and release the HI/LOW/OFF button to adjust the backlight.
When using Battery power only:
•Press and release 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 and release the ▼ button to view minimum values.
•Hold the ▼ button for 5 seconds to reset minimum values.
•Press and release the ▲ button to view maximum values.
•Hold the ▲ button for 5 seconds to reset maximum values.
SEARCH FOR OUTDOOR SENSOR
•Hold the HEAT/DEW button for 3 seconds to search for the outdoor
sensor.
•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 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.

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MANUAL WWVB RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME SEARCH
•Press and release the TIME SET button to start or stop a manual
signal search.
•The 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:
10%-99% (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:
10%-99% (RH)
Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters)
RF 433MHz (open air)
Power:
Weather Station
Primary Power:
AC/6 Number:
5-volt AC power adapter (included)
GPU280500150WA00
Optional/Battery Backup Optional 3-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries
(not included)
TX141TH-BV2 Sensor:
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-BV2 Sensor: Battery life is over 12 months when using reputable battery brands for bothAlkaline 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-BV2 Sensor:
1.57" x 0.79" x 5.12"
(40 x 20 x 130mm)

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LOW BATTERY ICON
Low battery icon indicates low battery for station or sensor.
•Battery next to Outdoor Temperature, replace sensor batteries
•Battery near Indoor Temperature, replace weather station batteries.
POSITION OUTDOOR SENSOR
•Mount the outdoor sensor 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 300
feet (91 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 when it not to be used for an extended
period of time.
•Promptly remove expired batteries.
•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
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

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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 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.