La Crosse Technology 327-1414Wv2 User manual

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327-1414WV2 FAQS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
327-1414Wv2 FAQS .................................................................................................. 1
Batteries......................................................................................................................... 2
Weather Station Factory Restart......................................................................... 2
Battery Change............................................................................................................ 2
Power requirements.................................................................................................. 2
Compatible Sensors................................................................................................... 2
Add-on Sensors........................................................................................................... 3
Wind | Thermo-hygro Sensor................................................................................ 3
Dashes shown for outdoor temperature/humidity/Windspeed........................... 3
Inaccurate outdoor temperature/humidity.............................................................. 3
Outdoor Readings are stuck or OFL........................................................................... 4
Intermittent Sensor Readings..................................................................................... 4
sensor drains batteries quickly................................................................................... 4
Humidity shows OFL but temperature works.......................................................... 4
Fahrenheit/Celsius......................................................................................................... 5
MIN | MAX Temperature/Humidity Records ............................................................ 5
Feels Like | Heat Index | Dew Point.......................................................................... 5
Wind Cups spinning slow or not spinning ................................................................ 5
Replace wind cups ......................................................................................................... 5
Wind speed is 0.00........................................................................................................ 6
Wind speed is inaccurate ............................................................................................. 6
Understanding wind readings...................................................................................... 6
Sensor area is blank (no dashes or numbers)........................................................ 7
Alerts: Wind, Temp, humidity..................................................................................... 7
Mounting/Positioning............................................................................................... 7
Distance/Resistance/Interference.............................................................................. 8
Weather Station.......................................................................................................... 9
12-Hour time format..................................................................................................... 9
Power requirements ...................................................................................................... 9
Manually set time: Program Menu............................................................................. 9

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WWVB Atomic time Signal..........................................................................................10
For information about WWVB visit:..........................................................................................11
Backlight .........................................................................................................................11
Forecast Icons inaccurate...........................................................................................11
Weather station is blank: No letters, numbers or dashed lines........................12
BATTERIES
Half of all warranty issues can be resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate
voltage.
We suggest name brand alkaline batteries.
Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries
dated earlier than six years from now may still work, but may be unstable in
performance.
Alkaline batteries manufactured this year will have an expiration date 10 years
in the future. Battery technology has improved and batteries will maintain
voltage longer in storage. However, the environment the batteries reside in for
the 10 years can deplete the power.
Good name brand Alkaline batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance
of RF (radio frequency) interference from the battery compartment. A minimum
voltage of 1.48V for each battery is necessary for proper performance.
WEATHER STATION FACTORY RESTART
The factory reset will return the Professional weather station to its default settings.
This will clear all previous recorded history, so you may want to write down data
before taking this step.
1. Remove batteries from the sensor, batteries, and AC adapter from the weather
station.
2. Press any button 20 times. Leave unpowered for 15 minutes.
3. After 15 minutes insert batteries into the sensor, then insert batteries (optional
in the weather station) and plug AC adapter into the weather station.
4. Wait 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. Place sensor outside.
BATTERY CHANGE
After changing batteries in the sensor, hold the DOWN ARROW button for 5
seconds to search for the sensor.
If this fails to connect the sensor to the station, bring the sensor about 5 feet
from the station and complete a Factory Restart.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
2-C batteries power the wind/thermohygro sensor
3-AAA Alkaline batteries for the Professional weather station
COMPATIBLE SENSORS

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TX1414Wv2 Wind Speed and Thermo-hygro
TX141TH-BCH can be added on channel 2 or channel 3 for additional
temperature/humidity readings.
The above 433MHz sensors will read to this professional weather station.
ADD-ON SENSORS
You can add up to two TX141TH-BCH sensors for extra temp/humidity
readings on channels 2 or 3. (Wind Sensor uses channel 1).
1. Remove the battery cover from all the sensors (leave battery covers off until all
sensors are received by the wind station).
2. Set the first additional sensor to Channel 2 and insert 2 AA batteries.
3. Set the second additional sensor to Channel 3 and insert 2 AA batteries.
4. Hold the DOWN arrow button on the wind station for 5 seconds to search for
sensors.
5. Press the TX button on each sensor.
6. When connection is established, the temperature & humidity for each of the
selected channels will appear.
7. Install the battery covers on each sensor.
8. Keep sensors and the wind station 5-10 feet apart for 15 minutes to establish a
solid connection.
9. After 15 minutes, place the remote sensors in appropriate shaded locations.
10.Press and release the DOWN arrow button to view channels 1, 2 or 3 on the
wind station when multiple sensors are used.
WIND | THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR
DASHES SHOWN FOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY/WINDSPEED
Dashes means the unit have lost connection between the display and the
outdoor sensor.
Batteries are the most common problem.
Distance/Resistance can cause loss of sensor signal. Avoid having more than 1
wall, window, tree etc., between the display and the sensor. UV coated windows
may actually reflect the signal. Stucco walls will absorb the signal.
It may be helpful to orient the weather 90 degrees towards the sensor for better
reception.
Sensors operate best when elevated at least 6 feet.
Remove the batteries from the sensor for 2 minutes. Replace the batteries in the
Thermohygro sensor and after 5 minutes press and hold the DOWN
ARROW button for 5 seconds. Wait 10 minutes. If the unit does not receive a
reading from all the sensors please try the factory reset.
INACCURATE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY
The thermo-hygro sensor reads the environment. When the sensor reads high
during the day but not at night it is a mounting problem.
Side-by-side test: Bring the thermo-hygro sensor in the house and place it
next to the Professional weather station for 2 hours.

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Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperatures should be within 4
degrees to be within tolerance. The humidity should be within 14% to be within
tolerance.
If the sensor reads correctly when next to the Professional weather station then
try a different location outside.
Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames, or reflected
heat.
OUTDOOR READINGS ARE STUCK OR OFL
Check batteries.Overpowered or underpowered batteries can cause this
reading.
Replace sensor.
INTERMITTENT SENSOR READINGS
RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be
normal in some environments (e.g. moister climates).
If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please
be patience – these stations can reconnect on, after many hours out.
RF (radio frequency) communication is not always 100% on.
Certain temporary conditions can cause it to go out for a time (e.g. 100%
humidity).
If a miss happens:
Hold the DOWN ARROW button for 5 seconds to search for sensor.
The units try for 20 minutes to reconnect. After 20 minutes, the sensor stops
trying for an hour (to preserve battery life). After the 1-hour break, the sensor
will start another 20-minute re-connect cycle.
Distance/Resistance can cause loss of sensor signal. Avoid having more than 1
wall, window, tree etc., between the display and the sensor. UV coated windows
may actually reflect the signal. Stucco walls will absorb the signal.
Check batteries. This is our primary warranty issue.
SENSOR DRAINS BATTERIES QUICKLY
Test a new set of Alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the
voltage of the batteries.
When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again. This is helpful in
determining the problem.
Check the distance and resistance between the sensor and Professional weather
station. Sensors at the end of the range may work while batteries are fresh but
not after they drain a bit.
Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the sensor.
HUMIDITY SHOWS OFL BUT TEMPERATURE WORKS

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The humidity low range is 10% RH. If your local humidity is below 10% you will
see this reading.
Complete a restart with fresh batteries.
Replace the sensor.
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS
Enter the program menu to select in Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC).
MIN | MAX TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY RECORDS
The station automatically resets MAX and MIN values daily at midnight
(12:00 AM).
Press the UP arrow button once to view MAX indoor/outdoor temperatures.
Then, hold the UP arrow button to manually reset MAX temperatures to current
values.
Press the UP arrow button again to view the MIN indoor/outdoor temperatures.
Then, hold the UP arrow button to manually reset MIN temperatures to current
values.
FEELS LIKE | HEAT INDEX | DEW POINT
Press the HEAT/DEW button repeatedly to toggle between:
oFeels Like temperature
oHeat Index (outdoor)
oDew Point (outdoor)
Note: Feels Like Temperature is the perceived outdoor temperature.
Temperatures below 50°F, will measure the effect of wind speed on
cooling of the human body.
Temperatures above 70°F, will measure the effect of humidity on
the perception of temperature.
Between 51 °F and 69°F, the feels like temperature will be the same as the
outdoor temperature on channel 1.
WIND CUPS SPINNING SLOW OR NOT SPINNING
Check for debris or ice in cups.
Check mounting location. Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from
reaching the sensor.
In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 4-6ft above the highest point on the
roof in order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately.
A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best.
Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat them.
Cups are replaceable.
REPLACE WIND CUPS