La Crosse Technology 327-1417BW Dimensions

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327-1417BW FAQS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
327-1417BW FAQS..................................................................................................... 1
Batteries......................................................................................................................... 2
Weather Station Factory Restart......................................................................... 2
Battery Change............................................................................................................ 2
Power requirements.................................................................................................. 3
Compatible Sensors................................................................................................... 3
Add-on Sensors........................................................................................................... 3
Wind/Thermohygro Sensor.................................................................................... 3
Dashes shown for outdoor temperature/humidity/Wind Speed ......................... 3
Inaccurate outdoor temperature/humidity.............................................................. 4
Outdoor Readings are stuck or OFL........................................................................... 4
Intermittent Sensor Readings..................................................................................... 4
sensor drains batteries quickly................................................................................... 4
Fahrenheit/Celsius......................................................................................................... 5
HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records................................................................... 5
Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records....................................................... 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
Reset Wind Speed History ........................................................................................... 7
Sensor area is blank (no dashes or numbers)........................................................ 7
Alerts: Wind, Temp, humidity..................................................................................... 7
Active Alert ................................................................................................................... 8
Frost and Storm Warnings ..................................................................................... 8
Mounting/Positioning............................................................................................... 9
Distance/Resistance/Interference.............................................................................. 9
Weather Station.........................................................................................................10
12-Hour time format....................................................................................................10

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Power requirements .....................................................................................................10
Manually set time: Program Menu............................................................................10
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 wind speed 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. Hold down both the WARNING and ALERTS button together for 5 second. This
will clear all recorded weather data and reset the station's settings back to
default
2. The weather station will fully populate, clear all records, then return to a normal
display and search for outdoor sensors.
3. While searching for the outdoor sensors the Wind Speed, and Outdoor
4. Temperature/Humidity will show dashes.
5. Once connected to the outdoor sensors (allow 3 minutes) the Wind Speed, and
6. Temperature/Humidity will show current readings.
7. In the absence of wind, this reading will show 0.00.
Dashes = Not connected to sensor
Zero or current readings = Connected to sensor.
BATTERY CHANGE
TX141Wv2 Sensor:
1. Grab the vented portion of the sensor and turn counter clockwise.
2. Remove old batteries and install fresh “C” batteries.
3. Carefully align and turn vented portion clockwise to tighten.
4. Hold the WIND button on the weather station for 3 seconds to search for the
sensor.

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POWER REQUIREMENTS
2-C batteries power the wind/thermo-hygro sensor
3-AAA Alkaline batteries for the wind speed station
COMPATIBLE SENSORS
TX141Wv2 Wind Speed/Thermo-hygro sensor
TX141TH-BCH Add-on channel 2 or channel 3 for additional
temperature/humidity readings.
The above 433MHz sensors will read to this wind speed 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 TEMP 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 -/CH button to view channels 1, 2 or 3 on the wind station
when multiple sensors are used.
*Additional sensors are sold separately & are available for purchase here:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/tx141th-bch-temperature-humidity-sensor
WIND/THERMOHYGRO SENSOR
DASHES SHOWN FOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY/WIND SPEED
Dashes means there is 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
one 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 TEMP button for 5
seconds. Wait 10 minutes. If the unit does not receive a reading from all the
sensors, please try the factory reset.

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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 wind/thermo-hygro sensor in the house and place
it next to the station for 2 hours.
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 wind speed station then try a
different location outside.
Look for heat sources such as sunlight 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 WIND 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
one 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 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.

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FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS
Enter the program menu to select in Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC).
HI | LO TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY RECORDS
Press and release the TEMP button to view HI/LO, temperature and humidity
readings with time/date stamp. Press and release TEMP again to view the next
value.
• Outdoor temperature HIGH
• Outdoor temperature LOW
• Outdoor humidity HIGH
• Outdoor humidity LOW
• Indoor temperature HIGH
• Indoor temperature LOW
• Indoor humidity HIGH
• Indoor humidity LOW
• Feels like HIGH
• Feels like LOW
• Dew Point
Note: Dew Point Temperature is not time/date stamped.
RESET HI | LO TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY RECORDS
Press and release the TEMP button to view individual HI | LO readings.
Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset each individual value.
Individual readings will reset to current temperature, humidity, etc.
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
Replace wind cups:
1. Loosen the screw on side of cups
2. Remove cups
3. Install new cups
4. Tighten screw