La Crosse Technology 328-1414BW User manual

SET UP GUIDE
MODEL NUMBER: 328-1414BW
WIRELESS PROFESSIONAL
WEATHER STATION

Table of Contents
BASICS
ALERTS
Initial Setup
Buttons
LCD Display Icons
Station Settings
Atomic Time Signal
Daylight Saving Time
Options
Time Zone Selection
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FORECAST
PRESSURE & RAIN
Pressure Settings
View Pressure & Rain
Readings
Change Display
View Rain Records
Reset Rain Records
Positioning the Rain Sensor
Search for Rain Sensor
Cleaning and Storage
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WIND
Viewing Wind Data
Wind Speed Records
Reset Wind Records
Position the Breeze
Sensor
Included Mounting
Accessories
Basic Installation
Advanced Installation
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TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
BASICS
Set Alerts
Alert Indicators
Active Alert
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Viewing Forecast
Readings
Seasonal Trees
Forecast Icons
Trend Arrows
Day/Night Forecast
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View Temp/Humidity
Readings
View Temp/Humidity
Records
Reset Records
“Feels Like” Temperature
Add-on TH Sensor
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Power Up
Note: It may take up to 10 minutes for your sensor data to appear on your
station’s screen.
3. Insert 3 “AA” batteries
into the Battery
Compartment of your
Weather Station
Bottom of Breeze Sensor
Model No. TX145WSDTHv3
Back of Station
Model No. 328-1414BW
Initial Setup
1. Remove the Rain
Sensor funnel
and insert 2
“AA” batteries
into the Battery
Compartment.
Inside of Rain Sensor
Model No. TX145R
Install 3 “AA” batteries
into the Battery
Compartment of your
Breeze Sensor.
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SUPPORT
Low Battery
Sensor Search
Factory Restart
Warnings
We’re Here to Help
Stay in Touch
California Residents
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APPENDIX
Specifications
Care & Maintanence
Warranty
Recycling & Disposal
Caution
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STATEMENTS
FCC Statement
Canada Statement
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Buttons LCD Display Icons
BASICS BASICS
1. RAIN
Press to view Rain History.
While viewing, hold the MINUS
button to delete the history
reading. Hold to search for
Rain Sensor.
3. TEMP.
Press to view Temperature
and Humidity History. While
viewing, hold MINUS button
to delete the history reading.
Hold to search for TH sensor.
Hold to enter Settings Menu.
Press to save settings and
move to the next menu item.
5. SET4. PLUS/MINUS (+/-)
Use to adjust values in the
Settings Menu.
2. WIND
Press to view Wind Speed
History. While viewing, hold the
MINUS button to delete the
history reading. Hold to search
for Breeze Sensor.
Press to toggle between
Pressure, Rain, and autoscroll.
Hold to set Pressure Value and
Units.
6. MODE/PRESSURE
Hold to enter Alert Settings.
7. ALERTS 8. RAIN & ALERTS
Hold together to Factory Reset
your station. All history will
be lost.
Pressure
Rain
Autoscroll
Trend Arrows
Atomic Time
Alerts
Sensor Reception
Breeze Sensor
Temp/Humidity
Low Battery
Wind Direction
Prevailing Direction
Add-on Sensor
Temp/Humidity
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Daylight Saving Time Options
BASICS BASICS
Station Settings
Use the +/- buttons on the top of the station to
adjust the values.
Press the SET button to confirm selection and
move to next step.
You may exit the Settings Menu at any time by
pressing the ALERTS button.
Settings Menu Order
• Greeting
• Language
• Beep ON/OFF
• Atomic ON/OFF
• DST:
Automatic/Always ON/Always OFF
• Time Zone
• 12/24 Hour Time
• Hour
• Minutes
• Year
• Month
• Date
• Month/Date or Date/Month
• Fahrenheit/Celsius
• Wind Speed Units (MPH or KMH)
• Wind Direction (Letters or Degrees)
• Rainfall Inches or Millimeters
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When the station is first powered on, it will begin searching for your outdoor
sensor, which should connect shortly.
Hold the SET button to enter the Settings Menu.
Weekday will set automatically after year, month, & date settings are adjusted.
Selectable Time Zones:
ATLANTIC, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA, & HAWAII
DST Automatic: Changes Spring and Fall
DST Always ON: Does not change to standard time in Fall
DST Always OFF: Does not change to DST in the Spring.
Time Zone Selection
Atomic Time Signal
•The station will begin searching for the Atomic Time Signal when first
powered on.
•If the reception is not picked up right away, it will search every 2 hours
until the WWVB signal is received.
•Press the SET button to start or stop a manual WWVB signal search.
•The WWVB tower Icon will flash when searching, and be solid when
the signal is received.
•For information about WWVB Atomic Time visit:
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PRESSURE PRESSURE & RAIN
Pressure Settings
•Your Relative Pressure reading will come from your station’s internal barometer.
•Please allow up to 10 days for automatic calibration, or program your local
pressure value with the MODE/PRESSURE button.
•The arrows located to the left of the values represents Pressure Tendency
(rising/falling).
Use the +/- buttons on the
top of the station to adjust
the values.
Press the MODE/PRESSURE button
to confirm selection and move to next
step or exit.
Hold the MODE/PRESSURE button to enter the Pressure Settings Menu to set
your Units of Measure (INHG or HPA) and Pressure Value.
View Pressure & Rain Readings
•Pressure and Rainfall readings share the same display area on your station.
Pressure is displayed. Rain is displayed.
Autoscroll between
Pressure and Rain
readings.
•Press the MODE/PRESSURE button to toggle between Pressure and Rain
readings.
•The Pressure or Rain icon will show to indicate which reading you are viewing.
•When the Autoscroll Icon is displayed, the station will toggle between current
Pressure and Rain readings.
Change what is displayed:
Pressure Trend Arrows
Indicate rising or
falling pressure.
Pressure is displayed Rain is displayed
Sensor Reception

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RAIN
View Rain Records
1. Press the RAIN button to view Rainfal Records.
2. When viewing month, press the +(PLUS) button to toggle through the past 11
months’ rainfall.
1 HOUR: Last one-hour rainfall (12 consecutive 5 minutes rainfall accumulated total).
Example: current time is 6:49, 1HR rain is accumulated total between 5:50 and 6:49.
24 HOURS: A running total for the past 24 hours of accumulated rain. This will up-
date at the top of each hour.
7 DAYS: Rainfall from the last 7 consecutive 24HR readings. Updates each day at
midnight.
MONTH: Current Month Total (January 1-January 31). This will reset to zero and the
start of each new calendar month.
YEAR: Current year (January 1-December 31). This will reset to zero at the start of
each new calendar year.
TOTAL: Total rainfall since powered on or reset.
Reset Rain Records
1. Press the RAIN button to view indiviual
Rainfall Records.
2. Hold the - (MINUS) button to reset the
rainfall record you are viewing to zero.
Search for Rain Sensor
•Hold the RAIN button to search for the Rain Sensor.
•The Reception Indicator will animate while
searching and be solid once connected.
Positioning the Rain Sensor
For Accurate Measurements
•Mount the Rain Sensor in an open area at least 3 feet above
the ground for accurate rainfall readings.
•Ensure the sensor is level and mounted horizontally.
•Make sure the base of your Rain Sensor is not in a
depression. The Rain Sensor has drainage holes in the
bottom to allow it to self-empty.
•View sensor mounting video at: bit.ly/Rain_SensorMounting
RAIN 1 Year Record
1 Year Reset

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For additional sensor information, visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Winter Storage Options
•Remove batteries and store in a safe place.
•Remove batteries and cover in place.
•Leave outside, uncovered. While the Rain Sensor cannot accurately record
snowfall, when the snow melts the water will be counted as rain.
•The Rain Sensor is self-emptying, so water will not freeze inside.
•This Rain Sensor is designed for outdoor use and will withstand temperatures
below freezing.
Cleaning Your Rain Sensor
•Leaves, grass and other debris may need to be removed periodically from the
funnel of your Rain Sensor.
•Insects or dirt may also get inside your Rain Sensor and restrict the movement of
the rocker.
•Open the locking tabs on the side of the Rain Sensor to remove the funnel. This
allows you to clean the funnel and the inside of the Rain Sensor.
Cleaning and Storage Viewing Wind Readings
WIND
1. COMPASS ROSE 2. CURRENT WIND SPEED
Displays cardinal direction
with animated arrows
(16 directions total).
5. TOP WIND SPEED
Indicates if the station is
receiving data from the
sensor.
8. PREVAILING DIRECTION
The top wind speed in
the past 60 minutes.
3. LOW BATTERY ICON
Appears when the Breeze
Sensor batteries need to
be replaced.
6. RECEPTION INDICATOR
The top wind speed in the
past 31 seconds.
4. WIND SPEED ALERT
Choose between cardinal
points (letters) or degrees
in the Settings Menu.
7. WIND DIRECTION
Appears if a wind speed
alert is set & active.
RAIN
Prevailing Wind Direction
over the past hour.
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Wind Speed Records
WIND
Viewing Wind Speed Records
1. Press the WIND button to toggle through wind speed records with time and date
stamps.
The wind speed records include: Past 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, & 1 year.
WIND
Reset Wind Speed Records
1. Press the WIND button to view wind speed records.
2. Hold the MINUS (-) button to reset individual records to current readings.
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Monthly Record Monthly Record Reset
For Accurate Measurements
 Ensure the Breeze Sensor is is mounted level with the Solar Panel facing
directly to the South. This will help optimize battery life and transmit correct
wind direction.
 Ideally, the Breeze Sensor should be mounted on the tallest object in your
area. Avoid positioning the sensor parallel or below eaves, rooflines, trees,
or other objects that may obstruct wind readings.
 Make sure all the screws on the Mounting Bracket, Wind Cups, Wind Vane,
and Battery Compartment are securely fastened.
 The Breeze Sensor should be mounted with the Wind Cups on the top.
Positioning the Breeze Sensor
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Pole Adapter
Used in place of the Adjustable Base
for mounting on top of cylindrical
conduits.
1-Inch Maximum Pole Diameter
Hand Screw
Used to lock down and secure the Mast
to the Adjustable Base or Pole Adapter.
Included Mounting Accessories
Alignment Arrows
These Arrows provide exact
90 or 180 degree angles
when aligned with the arrow
on the Mast.
Mast
The horizontal conduit where the sensor
attaches. This piece will connect to either
the Adjustable Base or Pole Adapter.

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Current Indoor Temperature.
1. INDOOR TEMPERATURE
5. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE 6. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
Current Indoor Humidity.
2. INDOOR HUMIDITY
Indicates if the station is
receiving data from the
sensor.
4. RECEPTION INDICATOR
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3. WIND ICON
Indicates the Temperature/
Humidity readings are from
the Breeze Sensor.
Current Outdoor
Temperature.
7. TH SENSOR ICON
Indicates Temperature/
Humidity readings are from
add-on TH sensor.
8. “FEELS LIKE” TEMP
Appears when the sensor
battery needs to be
replaced.
Based on current
temperature & wind speed
(heat index & wind chill).
Current Outdoor Humidity.
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9. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY
WIND
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U-bolt Adapters
Tripod Setup
Chimney Mount
1B Pole Adapter
1A Adjustable Base
Basic Assembly
Basic Installation Options
Advanced Installation Options
Some advanced installation options include tripods, wall mounts, eave cross mounts, chimney mounts,
and many others. Any of these can be combined with U-bolts for attachment onto a tall cylindrica
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conduit using our Adjustable Base. Please note that these advanced options will require additiona
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equipment and possibly professional help for best results.
The illustrations above are not to scale and are for informative purposes only.
La Crosse Technology is not responsible for any damages or injury that may occur during installation.
Viewing Temperature & Humidity Readings

Current Temperature: When the temperature is between 51°F and 79°F the readings will
ALERTS
1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter Alert Settings.
2. Use the +/- buttons to Arm/Disarm Alerts, and to adjust Alert Values when flashing.
3. Press the ALERTS button to move to next alert.
To Set Alerts
Alert Setting Order
High Wind Speed
24 Hour Rainfall
Outdoor High Temperature
Outdoor Low Temperature
Outdoor High Humidity
Outdoor Low Humidity
Indoor High Temperature
Indoor Low Temperature
Indoor High Humidity
Indoor Low Humidity
Wind Alert
Alert Indicators
Temperature & Humidity Records
Press the TEMP button to toggle through
temperature/humidity records with time
and date stamps.
View Temperature/Humidity Records
Temperature/Humidity Records Order
Humidity Records
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Active Alert
When the alert value is reached, the station will beep 5 times each minute until out
of the alert range.
The flashing Alert Indicator will let you know if it is a HI or LO Alert.
Press any button to silence the alert. The Alert Indicator will continue to flash while
in the alert range.
Low Alert
High Alert