La Crosse Technology 308-1425BV3 User manual

SET UP GUIDE
MODEL: 308-1425Bv3
Wireless Color
Forecast Station

Table of Contents
Power Up
Atomic Time
Outdoor Sensor Search
Low Battery Indicator
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Care & Maintenance
Specifications
Stay in Touch
We’re Here to Help
Warranty Info
California Residents
FCC Statement
Double Warranty Info
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POWERUP & TROUBLE SHOOTING WEATHER STATION APPENDIX
Setting Menu
Adjustable Backlight
24-Hour Pressure Graph
Animated Forecast Icons
Forecast Trend Arrows
Moon Phase
Customizable Alerts
Activate/Deactivate Alerts
Min/Max Records
Heat Index/Dew Point
Temp./Humidity Trend
Arrows
Time Alarm
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1. Insert 2-AA batteries into your Outdoor Sensor.
2. Insert the 5.0V Power Adapter into a working outlet. Then insert the
Power Jack end into the back of the Forecast Station.
Optional: Insert 3 “AAA” batteries for backup.
3. Once the sensor is reading to your station, place it outside in a shaded
location to protect it from the sun’s heat.
Watch our sensor mounting video: bit.ly/th_sensor_mounting
Power Up
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Outdoor Sensor
TX141TH-Bv4
Forecast Station
308-1425Bv3
Atomic Time
• Your station will automatically search for the Atomic Time Signal at UTC
7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• Press the TIME SET button to manually start or stop a search for the
WWVB Atomic Time Signal.
• The Tower Icon will flash while searching, and remain solid on screen
when the WWVB Signal is received.
• For information about WWVB Atomic Time visit: bit.ly/atomic_time

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WWVB OFF: When WWVB OFF is selected, you will move directly to 12/24
Hour setting.
Weekday: Will set automatically when your Year, Month, and Date are set.
Settings Menu
1. Hold the TIME SET button until the display changes to enter the Settings
Menu.
2. Press and release either ARROW button to adjust, and the TIME SET
button to confirm.
3. Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button at any time to exit.
Settings Menu Order:
•WWVB ON/OFF
•Time Zone
•DST ON/OFF
•12/24 Hour
•Hour
•Minutes
•Year
•Month
•Date
•Fahrenheit/Celsius
Time Zones
AST = Atlantic
EST = Eastern
CST = Central
MST = Mountain
PST = Pacific
AKT = Alaska
HAT = Hawaii

Sunny Partly Cloudy Clouds Rain T-Storm Snow
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Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to adjust the backlight
intensity: High - Low - O
Adjustable Backlight
24-hour Pressure History Graph
• The bar graph indicates your pressure history
trend over the past 24-hours.
•The far right “0h” is current pressure.
•Read the graph from left to right to view past to
current pressure.
•When the bars are rising, weather should
improve.
•When the bars are falling, weather may worsen.
Animated Forecast Icons
• The forecast icons use the station’s internal barometer to predict
conditions to come within the next 12 hours. For more info, watch our
video here: bit.ly/forecast_vid.
• The Snow Icon will show when temperatures are below 32°F (0°C) and
rain or T-storms are predicted.

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The moon phase is based on the Lunar Calendar and the year, month, and date
settings.
Moon Phase
New
Moon
Waxing
Crescent
First
Quarter
Waxing
Gibbous
Full
Moon
Waning
Gibbous
Last
Quarter
Waning
Crescent
Forecast Trend Arrows
The Forecast Trend Arrows indicate the change
in pressure over the past 3 hours.
Customizable Alerts
Setting Custom Alerts
1. Hold the ALERTS button until the display
changes to the Alert Settings.
2. Press and release either ARROW button to
adjust alert value. Press the ALERTS button to
confirm your selection.
3. Your programmed alerts are active when The
word HIGH or LOW with a bell icon are shown.
Alerts Setting Order
Outdoor High Temperature •Outdoor Low Temperature
Indoor High Temperature •Indoor Low Temperature

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Alert Sounds
 When alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times each minute, until
out of alert range. Press any button to stop the alert sound.
 The Alert Icon will remain flashing until out of the alert range.
Activating/Deactivating Alerts
Press and release the ALERTS button to view each
alert. Press and release the UP ARROW button
to arm the alert. Press and release the DOWN
ARROW button to disarm the alert.
MIN/MAX Records
The Forecast Station provides the daily minimum and maximum
temperatures each day starting at midnight (12:00 AM). The Forecast station
automatically resets the min/max temperatures at midnight (12:00 AM).
View Minimum Records
Press and release the DOWN ARROW button to view minimum
temperature records.
Reset Minimum Records
Hold the DOWN ARROW button to reset minimum temperature records.
View Maximum Records
Press and release the UP ARROW button to view maximum temperature
records.
Reset Maximum Records
Hold the UP ARROW button to reset maximum temperature records.

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Heat Index and Dew Point
Press and release the HEAT/DEW button to view Outdoor Heat Index and
Dew Point Temperature.
Temperature & Humidity Trend Arrows
The Trend Arrows indicate the change in
Temperature (2ºF / 1ºC) or Humidity (3% RH)
over the past 3 hours.
Time Alarm
1. Hold the ALARM button until the display changes to the Alarm Settings.
2. Press and release either ARROW button to adjust the alarm time. Press
and release the ALARM button to confirm and move to the next item or
exit.
Set Alarm Time
Activate/Deactivate Alarm
1. Press and release the ALARM button to show alarm time.
2. With alarm time showing, press and release the ALARM button to
activate or deactivate the alarm.
3. When alarm is active the Alarm Icon will show.
When the alarm sounds press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to
silence the alarm for 10 minutes. The Snooze Icon Zz will flash when active.
Press any button except SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the alarm for 24 hours.
The alarm will continue for two minutes then shuts o completely if not
silenced.
Snooze

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If you are seeing dashes for your outdoor readings, please try the following steps:
1. Hold the HEAT/DEW button to search for your outdoor sensor. The Reception
Indicator will begin to animate.
2. If after 3 minutes the sensor still isn’t connected, bring the sensor inside next to
the display and remove power from both the sensor and station.
3. Press any button on the station 20 times and leave the parts sit for a few
moments with the power o.
4. Install a new set of alkaline batteries into the sensor, then into your station.
5. If your outdoor data is still not appearing after these steps, please contact our
support sta. For additional help visit: bit.ly/basic_restart.
Low Battery Indicator
Search for Outdoor Sensor
Low Battery Icon by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the Outdoor Sensor.
Low Battery Icon by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the Forecast Station.
Care & Maintenance
Battery Replacement Instructions
When batteries of dierent brand or type are used together, or new and old batteries are used together,
some batteries may be over-discharged due to a dierence of voltage or capacity. This can result in venting,
leakage, and rupture and may cause personal injury.
•Do not mix Alkaline, Lithium, Standard, or Rechargeable battteries.
•Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
•Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new ones, or
batteries of dierent types.
•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 product during periods of non-use. Battery leakage can cause corrosion and
damage to this product.
•Remove used batteries promptly.
•For recycling and disposal of batteries, and to protect the environment, please check the internet or your
local phone directory for local recycling centers and/or follow local government regulations.

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Forecast Station (308-1425Bv3)
Temperature Range: 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC)
Humidity Range: 10% - 99% RH
Power Requirements: 5-volt power adapter (included) AC6: GPU280500150WAOO
Optional: 3 “AAA” LR3 Batteries (not included)
The plug on the power adapter is intended to serve as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Dimensions: 6.16” L x 0.92” W x 9.6” H (15.64 cm L x 2.35 cm W x 24.51 cm H)
Specifications
Outdoor Sensor (TX141TH-Bv4)
Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Humidity Range: 10% - 99% RH
Transmission Range: Over 330 feet (100 meters) in open air RF 433MHz
Update Interval: About every 51 seconds
Power: 2-AA, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life: Over 24 months
Dimensions: 1.58” L x 0.83” W x 5.08” H
(3.99cm L x 2.1cm W x 12.99 H cm)