La Crosse Technology 328-1415 Installation guide

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328-1415 FAQS
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CONTENTS
328-1415 FAQS.................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................. 2
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 2
What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 3
SETUP AND MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing Wind Cups if Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SETUP: How do I set up my station?................................................................................................................................. 3
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors?.................................................................................................... 4
Where do I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................ 6
How do I clean my Cyclone sensor? ................................................................................................................................ 6
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 7
Wind Speed, Direction, Rain .............................................................................................................................................. 8
How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings?.............................................................................................................. 8
Help me understand the Wind History Readings............................................................................................................. 8
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 9
How Often does my Wind Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................................... 9
How do I read the Wind Direction?................................................................................................................................... 9
How do I view my Rain Readings? .................................................................................................................................... 9
How do I Reset Rain Readings? ...................................................................................................................................... 10
What are the Days Since THE LAST Rain? ..................................................................................................................... 10
How Often does my Rain Sensor Update? .................................................................................................................... 11
What does the Rain Cylinder Graph show?.................................................................................................................... 11
Temperature & Humidity .................................................................................................................................................. 11
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings?................................................................................. 11
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings?.................................................................................................. 12
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature?.......................................................................................................... 12

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Can I turn the Temperature Decimal Off or On?............................................................................................................ 12
Does this station have Alerts? ......................................................................................................................................... 13
TROUBLESHOOTING the Sensors ................................................................................................................................. 14
What does a reading of “HI” or “LO” mean? .................................................................................................................. 14
Why do I see “NO” for a sensor reading? ...................................................................................................................... 14
Why are my wind cups not spinning? ............................................................................................................................. 14
WIND READING 0.00: Why do I only see 0.00 for wind speed? ................................................................................. 15
Why do my Sensor readings come and go? .................................................................................................................. 15
WIND ACCURACY: Why is my wind speed inaccurate? ............................................................................................... 15
Why does my Rain Reading show “DAYS SINCE LAST RAIN” when it is raining?...................................................... 16
Rain Low: Why is my rainfall reading low?..................................................................................................................... 16
Rain High: Why is my Rainfall reading high? .................................................................................................................. 16
What can I do with my Rain Sensor in the winter?......................................................................................................... 17
Button Functions. .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? ................................................................................................................... 19
Explain the Daylight Saving Time settings...................................................................................................................... 19
How do I manually set the time? ..................................................................................................................................... 19
BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight?.......................................................................................................... 21
What is Auto Dim?............................................................................................................................................................. 21
BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean? ................................................................................................................. 22
Does this station have 12-hour and 24-hour time options? .......................................................................................... 22
Why does the Moon Phase show when it is storming?................................................................................................. 22
Factory Reset: How do I factory reset my station? ........................................................................................................ 23
GENERAL INFORMATION
HARDWARE: SENSORS AND STATION
Your 328-1415 station comes with:
TX145WSDR (Cyclone) Sensor with Wind Speed, Wind Direction, and Rain
TX141TH-Bv4 Temperature/Humidity Sensor
Both sensors transmit at 433MHz.

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WHAT ARE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS STATION?
TX145WSDR (Cyclone): 3 “AA” batteries
TX141TH-Bv4:2 “AA” batteries.
328-1415: 5-volt power cord (required) and CR2032 batteries for backup of your time and date.
Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. A power cord is required.
SETUP AND MOUNTING
INSTALLING WIND CUPS IF NEEDED
Depending on how your station is packaged, you may need to install your Wind Cups onto your
Cyclone sensor.
SETUP: HOW DO I SET UP MY STATION?
Thermo-Hygro Sensor: Install 2 fresh “AA” batteries according to polarity and replace the
battery cover. The red LED light will flash when transmitting.
Cyclone Sensor: Install 3 fresh “AA” batteries according to polarity and replace the battery
cover.
2. Remove the Cyclone Sensor, Wind Cups, and Mini
Screwdriver from the package. Take note of the flat
edges located on the head of the Cyclone Sensor
and underside of the Wind Cups.
1. Align the flat edges and place the Wind Cups on top
of the Cyclone Sensor.
3. Carefully tighten the screw on the side of the cups
using the Mini Screwdriver. The screw should
tighten into the flat edge of the post.
4. When the screw is tight, gently pull up on the cups
to ensure they are secure. If they pull off, start
again with step two.

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Weather Station: Insert the 5V Power Adapter into an outlet, and then plug it into the Power
Jack on the back of the station. Next, remove the Insulation Tab from the Station’s Battery
Compartment. About 30 seconds after powering the station on, it will automatically enter the
Settings Menu.
Note: It may take up to 10 minutes for the sensor data to appear on your station’s screen.
.MOUNTING: WHERE DO I MOUNT/POSITION MY SENSORS?
TX145WSDR (Cyclone):
•Use the built-in Bubble Level to ensure the Cyclone Sensor (especially the rain gauge) is
mounted level.
•Ensure the Solar Panel is facing the South. This helps optimize battery life and transmit
correct wind direction data.
•Ideally, the Cyclone Sensor should be mounted on the tallest object in your area. Avoid
positioning the sensor parallel or below eaves, roof lines, trees, or other objects that may
obstruct wind and rain readings.
•Make sure all the screws on the Mounting Bracket, Wind Cups, Wind Vane, and Battery
Compartment are securely fastened.
•The Cyclone Sensor should be mounted with the Wind Cups on the top.
•Place away from trees. Wind passing through trees moves slower than wind in open areas.
•The maximum transmission distance from your multi-sensor to your station, in the open air, is
330 feet (100 meters).
•Use the included mounting bracket or your mounting pole (no more than 1-inch outer
diameter to fit). Secure the sensor with the screws provided. Tighten the screws to snug (do
not over-tighten).
•Solar panel must face South to provide correct Wind Direction.
•General Wind Sensor mounting video: http://bit.ly/wind_sensor_mounting
Basic Mounting:
1. Mount the Mast to a flat surface with the four
provided screws. 2. Place the Cyclone Sensor on top of the Mast.
Ensure the Solar Panel is facing south.

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Flexible Installation
Advanced Installation
Advanced installation options include tripods, wall mounts, chimney mounts, and many others.
Any of these can be combined with U-bolts for attachment onto a tall cylindrical conduit using
our Adjustable Base. These options will require additional equipment and professional help for
the best results.
4. Check the Bubble Level to ensure the sensor is
level.
3. Secure the Cyclone Sensor to the Mast by
tightening the screws on the side. Double check the
Bubble Level to be sure the sensor remains level.
2. Install the Hand Screw to the bracket, then Secure
the Cyclone Sensor to the Mast by tightening the
screws on the side.
1. This configuration allows you to attach the sensor
to angled locations and easily adjust ensure the
Mast and Sensor are level.
Freestanding Pole Setup
1'' Maximum Outside Pole Diameter
Tripod Setup Example
1'' Maximum Outside Pole Diameter

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TX141TH-Bv4:
•Insert a mounting screw through the hole at the top to securely mount the sensor.
It can also hang from the back using a nail.
•Mount the sensor vertically in a protected well-shaded area. Keeping it out of direct
weather elements such as sunlight, rain, snow, etc. will help avoid inaccurate
readings.
•For additional protection against weather elements, a Sensor Weather Shield:
https://bit.ly/weather-shield can be purchased separately.
•The maximum wireless transmission range to the station is up to 330ft (100m) in open air. This
does not include walls, floors, or other large obstructions.
•For online video instruction visit: bit.ly/th_sensor_mounting.
WHERE DO I PLACE MY STATION?
Your station is designed for flexible placement on a desk or countertop, or to position on the
wall. When the stand is closed, it provides wall mounting holes.
•Position within reach of an outlet that is always active. Some of the outlets in living rooms
and bedrooms may only be active when the light switch is on.
•This station must operate with a 5-volt power cord for a constant backlight.
•The best sensor reception occurs when only one wall is between your station and each
sensor outside.
•Position your station six feet from other electronics and wireless devices. If you suspect RF
(radio frequency) interference, simply move your weather station a few feet in any direction.
•The Atomic Time Signal originates in Ft. Collins Colorado and has a range of 2000 miles. In
some cases, the signal is affected by weather conditions, geographic location. dwelling
construction materials or electrical interferences. The position of the station in the home may
result in poor reception. If the station has not synchronized to the correct time within a few
days of activation, you may need to move the station to a different location. It is best to
position the station near an exterior wall that faces toward Colorado.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY CYCLONE SENSOR?
Tip: To avoid erroneous rain readings while cleaning, you may choose to remove the batteries.
This will cause a loss of Wind and Rain readings during the cleaning process. After cleaning
insert the batteries again and hold the Wind, then the Rain buttons on your station to reconnect.
1. Remove the Rain Funnel by firmly twisting counterclockwise to unlock it. Then lift off.
2. Clear debris from the Rain Tipper inside the sensor. Clear any leaves, dirt, or insects that
may prevent the Rain Tipper from moving freely.
3. After cleaning, re-install the Rain Funnel. Place the Funnel into the sensor and twist
clockwise to attach.
4. Lock the Rain funnel in place. Ensure one of the Arrows on the Rain Funnel aligns with the
Lock Symbol located on the top of the sensor.

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WHAT IS DISTANCE | RESISTANCE | INTERFERENCE?
Distance:
•The maximum transmitting range in the open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) between each
sensor and your station.
•Consider the signal path from your station to each sensor as a straight line.
•Consider the distance the station is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
•Each obstacle: walls, windows, vegetation, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects will
reduce the effective signal range by about one-half.
•Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range.
2. Remove the Rain Funnel by firmly twisting the
funnel counterclockwise and lifting.
1. Clear any leaves, insects, or other debris to allow
the Rain Tipper to rock freely. Check that the drain
vents on the bottom are clear.
4. After cleaning, re-install the Rain Funnel by placing
it back into the sensor and twisting clockwise until
secure.
3. You should feel the funnel lock into place when one
of the arrows lines up with the center of the
Lock/Unlock Line.

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Interference:
•Consider electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your station.
•Simple relocation of the sensors or the station may correct an interference issue.
•Windows can reflect the radio signal.
•Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
•Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
•Transmitting antennas from ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military bases,
etc. may cause interference.
•Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.
WIND SPEED, DIRECTION, RAIN
HOW DO I INTERPRET THE CURRENT WIND READINGS?
Wind Speed Readings:
•WIND SPEED: 31 second highest wind speed. Within 31s cycle time, there are 10 sample data
(3s for each). The largest among these 10 samples will be sent as the current wind speed.
•Top (1 HR): Top Wind Speed in the past 60-minute period, from last record (10 minutes a
timestamp, total 6 records) (default record no timestamp).
Wind Direction:
•The Current and Prevailing Wind Direction are displayed in letters.
•In the settings section, you can choose the direction to display in degrees.
EX: NNE would read as 30°.
HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE WIND HISTORY READINGS.
1. Press and release the WIND button to view the maximum Wind Records values (Top Speed).
2. When viewing MONTH, use the PLUS button to toggle through the current month and the
past 11 months’ top speed.
Note: All other readings will disappear for 5 seconds.
•24-hour: Past 24-hour period, from last record Top speed in past 24 hours with time/date
stamp
•7 Days: Past 7-day period, from last record Top speed in past 7 days with time/date stamp
•Month: Top speed for a month with time/date stamp
oCurrent Month: First day to current day.
oPrevious 11 months. Defined by Calendar Month i.e., January 1 - January 31
•Year: Current Year. Defined by Calendar Year i.e., January 1 - December 31 Top speed for
the year with time/date stamp.

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HOW DO I RESET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS?
Reset Wind Speed Records:
1. Press the WIND button to view individual wind speed readings.
2. Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset the individual value.
3. Wind speed reading will reset to the current wind speed, time, and date.
HOW OFTEN DOES MY WIND SENSOR UPDATE?
•Within 31s cycle time, there are 10 sample data (3s for each). The largest among these 10
samples will be sent as the current wind speed.
•Any change of 0.8km Wind Speed will cause the sensor to send the top speed for those 31
seconds.
•If there is no change in wind speed, the sensor will transmit every 3 minutes to preserve
battery life.
HOW DO I READ THE WIND DIRECTION?
Compass Rose:
•The Compass Rose displays the cardinal directions with visual indicators.
•The large diamond on the rose indicates the wind direction.
•The smaller triangles should be displayed next to the big triangle to create
more emphasis on the direction and let the user know that the direction
variates constantly.
Prevailing Wind Direction:
•The Prevailing Wind Direction reading will be the most common wind direction reading from
the past hour. This will be shown graphically inside the compass rose by one triangle that
will blink once every 3 seconds. It will be shown in letters or degrees in the lower right of the
wind area.
•If the prevailing wind direction arrow happens to fall in the same range as the current wind
speed arrows this is fine, it will just blink within the three current indicators.
Current Wind Direction: Updates about every 31 seconds. Found in the lower left side of the
wind area and can be read in letters or degrees.
HOW DO I VIEW MY RAIN READINGS?
1. Press and release the RAIN button to view different rain readings or auto-scroll through them
all. The Auto-scroll Icon will show when active and each rain reading will show for 5 seconds.
When Auto-scroll is off, press RAIN to cycle through all readings individually.

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2. When viewing MONTH, use the PLUS button to toggle through the current month and past 11
months’ rainfall.
Note: All other readings will disappear for 5 seconds. Rainfall readings will stay on user
selection.
•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: Based on the past 24 hours’ accumulated rain total. At each full hour, 1HR is
recorded. This is a running total.
•7 DAYS: Accumulated last 7 consecutive 24HR rain. On each day at 0:00, 24HR rain is
recorded. Not a subject to the calendar. Be sure the time is set.
•1 MONTH: Defined by Calendar Month i.e., January 1 - January 31
Example: January 1-January 31. On the first-month calendar day 0:00, the month of rain is
reset to 0. Accumulated rain from 1st of xx (month) to current day xx (month). The current
month will be shown in the date area.
•1 YEAR: Current month plus past 11 months total.
Example: current date is Nov. 10, 2023. Year rain is Jan 1, 2021 –Oct 31, 2022, month totals,
plus the current month (Nov 1-10) rain. The current Year will show in the time display.
•TOTAL: Total rainfall since powered on or reset.
Note: As time passes without rain, the 1-hour, 24-hour, and 7-day rain totals will count down to
zero. Example: Station recorded 0.4 inches of rain between noon and 1:00 pm on the previous
day.
•It continued to rain until the 24-hour rain reading from 11:00 am today, back to noon the
previous day was 1.2 inches.
•Then the 24-hour reading from noon today, back to 1:00 pm the previous day shows 0.8
inches. The 0.4 inches of rain from noon-1:00 pm on the previous day has dropped off the 24-
hour total.
HOW DO I RESET RAIN READINGS?
Reset Rainfall Readings (each reset individually):
•Press the RAIN button to view individual rain readings.
•Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset the individual value.
•Rainfall reading will reset to 0.00.
WHAT ARE THE DAYS SINCE THE LAST RAIN?
It does not rain every day in all locations. You may go days without rainfall. Your station is
designed to let you know when the last rain occurred.
•After 24 hours of no rainfall, the station will start counting days without rain. Rainfall readings
can be viewed by pressing the RAIN button.
•When rain starts it will automatically switch back to the last rainfall reading unit.