La Crosse Technology 328-2314 Operating and maintenance manual

Model: 328-2314
Instructional Manual
DC: 020416
Wireless Professional Weather Station
ALERTS W/CHILL TEMP SET RAINWIND LIGHT
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Table of Contents
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Setup Preparation ..................................................................
Search for Temperature/Humidity Sensor ..................................
Search for Multi-sensor ..........................................................
Initial Setup and Assembly .....................................................
Mounting Instructions ............................................................
Mounting Continued ...............................................................
LCD Features ........................................................................
LCD Features Continued .........................................................
Button Functions ...................................................................
Settings: Time, Date, Units .....................................................
Wind Speed Readings ............................................................
Reset Wind Speed History .......................................................
Wind Direction Readings .........................................................
Lightning Detection Readings ..................................................
Rainfall Readings ...................................................................
Reset Rainfall History .............................................................
HIGH/LOW Temperature and Humidity Readings ........................
Reset HIGH/LOW Temperature and Humidity Readings ...............
Wind Chill, Heat Index, Dew Point Readings ..............................
Ice Alert ...............................................................................
Set Weather Alerts ................................................................
Temperature/Humidity Trend Arrows ........................................
Color Weather Forecast ..........................................................
Forecast Tendency Arrows ......................................................
WWVB Atomic Time Signal Search ...........................................
Replace Windcups ..................................................................
Replace Directional Vane ........................................................
Multi-sensor Solar Panel .........................................................
Factory Reset/Clear Memory ...................................................
Care and Maintenance ............................................................
Warranty and Support ............................................................
Specifications .......................................................................
FCC Statement ......................................................................
Canada Statement .................................................................
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Setup Preparation
Welcome!
Here are some items needed to setup your station (not included):
1. Phillips head screwdriver for assembly.
2. Fresh Batteries: 5 (ve) AA alkaline or lithium batteries for
the sensors.
3 (three) AAA alkaline batteries for the
station (optional).
For best results:
•Remove weather station and sensors from the package and place
together on a table or bench, within easy reach.
•Place batteries and screwdriver within reach of setup location.
•Keep sensors and weather station 5-10 feet apart for the rst
15 minutes after installing batteries.
•Each sensor reads independently to the weather station. Before
permanently mounting sensors, place them in desired location for
1 hour to be sure there is a steady reading to the weather station.
•Maximum transmission range is 330 ft. (100 m) open air.
•If sensor connection is lost, search for the sensors.
Search for Temperature/Humidity Sensor
• Hold the TEMP button for 3 seconds to search for the sensor.
• The tower icon will ash for 3 minutes while searching.
Search for Multi-sensor
• Hold the WIND button for two seconds.
• The tower icon will ash for 3 minutes while searching.
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Initial Setup and Assembly
3. Insert pole into the bottom of sensor and secure with two screws.
Note: Your own mounting pole (1.2 inches, 3.1 cm, not included)
may be inserted into the sensor, instead of using the
mounting bracket and pole included.
AA
AA
AA
TX231RW Multi-Sensor
Wind Cups
Bubble Level
for Mounting
Rain
Gauge
Direction Vane
Pole
Mounting
Bracket
Solar Panel
1. Install 3 AA batteries into the bottom of the Multi-sensor.
2. The red LED light on the bottom, will ash every 30 seconds
when transmitting.
Red LED
Drain Vents
for Rain
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4. The mounting bracket has a square connection to prevent the
sensor from tipping.
5. Turn the knob to tighten the bracket to the pole.
Turn knob to
tight. Do not
over tighten
TX232TH Sensor
AA AA
Fahrenheit/
Celsius
Transmission
Icon
Temperature
& Humidity
Alternate
1. Insert 2 AA batteries into the temperature/humidity sensor.
2. The red LED light will ash every 58 seconds when transmitting.
3. The transmission icon will show briey when transmitting.
4. You can select a different channel on the sensor if you suspect
interference.
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TX °C/°F 1 2 3
F/C for
Sensor
Channel
Selector
TX button
(Transmission
LED
Channel
Indicator
TX °C/°F 1 2 3
Note: Two hours after initial setup, the temperature/humidity
sensor will search for the Atomic time signal.
Note: At temperatures below 14°F (-10°C) the sensor display will
turn off to protect the LCD. Sensor will still transmit data.

1. Insert the 5.0 volt AC adapter into the back of the weather station.
2. Insert 3 AAA batteries into the weather station (optional).
3. Keep both sensors and the weather station together for 15 minutes
to lock in the sensor signals.
4. (Optional)-Spin the wind cups to simulate wind speed. Take the
Multi-sensor to the sink and slowly drip water into the rain
bucket to simulate rain.
5. After 15 minutes, follow the mounting instructions for proper
placement of each sensor.
Weather Station
Note: Your weather station should have readings in all sections.
Wind and Rain will show 0’s (connected) until wind or rain
occur or are simulated.
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ALERTS W/CHILL TEMP SET RAINWIND LIGHT
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Mounting Instructions
Option 1:
•Install one mounting screw into a
wall leaving some extended.
•Place the transmitter onto the screw,
gently pull the transmitter down to
lock the screw into place.
Option 2:
•Insert the mounting screw through
the front of the transmitter and into
the wall.
•Tighten the screw to snug (do not
over tighten).
•Mount the temperature/humidity sensor on
a north-facing wall or in any well shaded
location. Sun will make it read high.
•Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
•Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted
vertically to drain moisture.
•Avoid mounting under a metal roof and use
stainless steel screws for best WWVB
reception and RF transmission.
•The maximum wireless transmission
range to the weather station is over
330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not
including walls or oors.
TX232TH-LCD Temperature/Humidity Sensor
•For most accurate wind speed and rainfall
readings, mount the Multi-sensor in an
open area clear for 50 feet in all directions.
•Mount with the solar panel facing south so
the wind direction is correct. See N, S, E W,
embossed on the top of the sensor.
•Use the bubble level on the top of the
sensor to ensure it is level, for accurate
rainfall readings.
TX231RW Multi-sensor
Bubble
Level
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•The maximum wireless transmission range to the station is over 330
feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or trees.
•Mount sensor vertically.
•Cups should be on the top of the sensor.
•Attach to mounting surface with screws through the mounting
bracket.
•The sensor can be mounted from the bottom or from the side.
Mounting continued
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Alternatively:
•Insert your own mounting pole sensor.
•Tighten screws
•Mounting bracket would not be used.

LCD Features
AAACB
D
A
B
AAC
D
Weekday
Month/Date
Hours/Minutes
Atomic Time Signal Icon
A
AAC D
F
F
E
E
A
B
AAC
D
Animated Forecast
Lightning Detection
Forecast Tendency Arrow
Wind Direction Compass Rose
Frost Alert Icon
Multi-sensor Reception
Wind Direction Degrees/Letters
A
B
AAC
D
Wind History (1 Hour Default)
Top Speed (Last 60 minutes)
Wind Speed Alert Icon
Current Speed (30 Second Average)
ABAAC D
Time/Date
Forecast, Lightning, Wind Direction
Wind Speed/History
E
E
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B

A
B
AAC
D
HIGH/LOW Temp. Records
Indoor Temperature
Temperature Alert Icons
Temperature Trend Arrow
LCD Features continued
AB AAC
D
F
E
G
Indoor Humidity
Humidity Alert Icons
Humidity Trend Arrow
E
F G
A
B
AAC
D
HIGH/LOW Temperature Records
Outdoor Temperature
Temperature Alert Icons
Heat Index/Wind Chill/Dew Point
F
E
G
Temperature Trend Arrow
Humidity Alert Icons
Humidity Trend Arrow
H
Low Battery Icon-TH Sensor
AB AAC D E
F
GH
JI
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J
Temperature Reception Icon
Outdoor Humidity
A
B
AAC
Rainfall Alert Icon (24 Hours)
24 Hour Running Rainfall Total
Rainfall History Records
(1 hour default)
ABAAC
Indoor Temperature/Humidity
Outdoor Temperature/Humidity
Rainfall
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Rainfall History Records
(1 hour default)
Button Functions
ALERTS
Normal Alerts:
•Hold 2 seconds to enter alert
setting mode
Alerts Mode:
•Press to conrm and move to
next item
W/CHILL
Normal Alerts:
•Press once to view Wind Chill
•Press twice to view Heat Index
•Press 3 times to view Dew Point
TEMP
Normal Alerts:
•Hold 2 seconds to search for
TH sensor
•Press and release to view
HIGH/LOW temperature and
humidity with time stamp
MINUS
Setting Mode and Alert Mode:
•Press to decrease value by one
•Hold to decrease quickly
Wind, Rain, Temp Mode:
•Hold 5 seconds to reset select
readings to current
SET
Setting Mode and Alert Mode:
•Press to decrease value by one
Hold to decrease quickly
Wind, Rain, Temp Mode:
•Hold 5 seconds to reset
readings to current
Alert Mode:
•Press to arm/disarm alerts
PLUS
Setting Mode and Alert Mode:
•Press to increase value by one
•Hold to increase quickly
Alerts Mode:
•Press to arm/disarm alerts
RAIN
Normal Mode:
•Press and release to show 1hr,
Day, 7days, Month, Year or
Total rainfall.
•The reading will display and
stay on the record selected
WIND
Normal Mode:
•Press to show 1 hour, 24 hour,
7 days, month and year of max
wind speed
•If user doesn’t press this
button, the unit will return to
normal display 1 hour, after 30
seconds
•Hold for 2 seconds to search
for the Multi-sensor
LIGHT
Normal Mode:
•Press to change the LCD
backlight brightness:
HI/LOW/OFF
•Press this button to open back
light for 10 seconds.
(without adapter)
Wind, Rain, Temp, Alerts Mode:
•Press to exit any setting mode
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Settings: Time, Date, Units
• Hold the SET button two seconds to enter time set mode.
• Press the +or - buttons to adjust the values.
• Hold the +or – buttons to adjust quickly.
• Press the SET button to conrm adjustments and move to the
next item.
• Press the LIGHT button at any time to exit.
Setting order:
1. BEEP ON/OFF
2. WWVB ON/OFF (Atomic Time Signal)
3. Time Zone
4. DST ON/OFF (Daylight Saving Time Indicator)
5. Hour and Minutes
6. Year, Month and Date
7. Calendar format Month/Day or Day/Month
8. Fahrenheit or Celsius
9. Rainfall Inches or Millimeters
10. Wind Direction in degrees or cardinal direction
11. Wind Speed MPH or KPH
12. Lightening Miles or Kilometers
Note: Press the LIGHT button at any time to exit or wait
30 seconds without pressing a button.
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1. Beep ON (default) or OFF 2. WWVB ON (default) or OFF
4. Select DST ON (default) or OFF 5. Set Hours and Minutes
7. Set Date and Date Format
9. Rainfall IN or MM
6. Set Year and Month
8. Fahrenheit or Celsius
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10. Direction: degrees or letters
12. Lightening miles / kilometers
11. Wind speed MPH or KPH
3. Select Time Zone (EST Default)
CST
MST
Time Zone
Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacic
Alaska
Hawaiian
AST
EST
PST
AKT
HAT

Current Speed: 30 second average of the wind speed.
Top Speed: Highest instantaneous reading in the past 60 minutes.
Updates, when a higher wind speed has occurred.
Wind History:
Press and release the WIND button to view the maximum wind history
values.
• One Hour: past 60 minute period (default record)
• 24-hour: Past 24 hour period, from last record
• 7 Days: Past 7-day period, from last record
• Month: Dened by Calendar Month i.e. January 1 - January 31
• Year: Dened by Calendar Year i.e. January 1 - December 31
Wind Speed Readings-Updates Every 30 seconds
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Month Year
24 Hour 7 Days
Reset Wind Speed History:
• While viewing individual values, hold the MINUS button for ve
seconds to reset the value.
• Wind Speed, time and date stamp will reset to current.

Wind Direction Readings
Compass Rose:
• The Compass Rose displays the
cardinal directions in usable format.
• The large diamond on the rose
indicates the wind direction.
Degrees or Letters:
• Below the rose the wind direction is
displayed in degrees.
• In the settings section, you can
choose the direction to display in
letters. EX: 40° would read as NNE.
Lightning Detection Readings
The lightning detection sensor tracks the
EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) emitted by
a discharge up to 25 miles away.
• Indicates the closest discharge
discharge (miles or kilometers) to
your sensor.
• This sensor is not designed to count
the number of Cloud-to-Ground or
Cloud-to-Cloud discharges.
• When a closer discharge occurs the
number will update.
• After 60 minutes of no closer
discharge, NO will be displayed.
• If additional discharges are farther
away, the number displayed remains
the closest discharge.
• In the settings menu you can select
to display approaching distance in
miles or kilometers.
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Note: On occasion, turning on orescent lights, magnetic
switches, or other electrical discharges may provide a
false lightning reading.
No Lightning
Lightning Detected 10
miles from your sensor
in the past 60 minutes

Last 24 Hours: Total rain that occurred from now, back 24 hours.
24 hour rainfall is constantly displayed.
Press and release the RAIN button to view rain history:
• One Hour: past 60 minute periods (default record)
• Day: 24 hr period from 12:00am - 11:59pm.
• 7 Days: Past 7-day period, from last record
• Month: Dened by Calendar Month i.e. January 1 - January 31
• Year: Dened by Calendar Year i.e. January 1 - December 31
• Total: running total since station was powered up.
Reset Rainfall History:
• While viewing individual values, hold the MINUS button for ve
seconds to reset the value.
• Rainfall, time and date stamp will reset to current.
Rainfall Readings
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Day 12:00am - 11:59pm 7-day
Month Year
Total (since setup)

High/Low Temperature/Humidity Readings
View: Press and release the TEMP button to view indoor and
outdoor temperature/humidity values with time and date.
Reset High/LOW Temperature/Humidity Records:
• While viewing individual values, hold the MINUS button for ve
seconds to reset the value.
• Temperature, humidity, time and date stamp will reset to current.
Indoor Temperature HIGH
• Indoor temperature HIGH
•Indoor temperature LOW
• Indoor humidity HIGH
• Indoor humidity LOW
• Outdoor temperature HIGH
•Outdoor temperature LOW
• Outdoor humidity HIGH
• Outdoor humidity LOW
Indoor Humidity HIGH
Outdoor Temperature HIGH
Outdoor Humidity HIGH
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Indoor Temperature LOW
Indoor Humidity LOW
Outdoor Temperature LOW
Outdoor Humidity LOW

Wind Chill-Heat Index-Dew Point Readings
• Press W/CHILL button once to view Wind Chill
• Press twice to view Heat Index
• Press 3 times to view Dew Point
Wind Chill °F Wind Chill °C
Heat Index °F Heat Index °C
Dew Point °F Dew Point °C
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Ice Alert
Ice Alert Range:
• 28.4 °F to 37.4 °F (-2 °C to 3 °C)
• When the outdoor temperature reaches
the ice alert range, the ice alert icon will
ash (no sound)
• When the temperature is above 37.4 °F
(3 °C) or below 28.4 °F (-2 °C), the alert
icon will not show.

Set Weather Alerts
Important:
• The alerts menu is in the order listed below.
• Leave an alert OFF (disarmed) to skip setting that alert value.
• The alert icon will show when the alert is active.
• When armed alert value is reached, station will beep until a
button is pressed. The ashing alert icon will indicate if is a
LOW or HI alert.
• Press any button to stop the temp alert sound. The alert icon will
ash while value is in alert range.
Alert Setting Order:
• Indoor LOW Temperature ON/OFF
• Indoor LOW Temperature Value 32°F-122°F (0°C-50°C)
• Indoor HIGH Temperature ON/OFF
• Indoor HIGH Temperature Value 32°F-122°F (0°C-50°C)
• Indoor LOW Humidity ON/OFF
• Indoor LOW Humidity Value 10%RH-99%RH
• Indoor HIGH Humidity ON/OFF
• Indoor HIGH Humidity Value 10%RH-99%RH
• Outdoor LOW Temperature ON/OFF
• Outdoor LOW Temperature Value -40°F-140°F (-40°C-60°C)
• Outdoor HIGH Temperature ON/OFF
• Outdoor HIGH Temperature Value -40°F-140°F (-40°C-60°C)
• Outdoor LOW Humidity ON/OFF
• Outdoor LOW Humidity Value 10%RH-99%RH
• Outdoor HIGH Humidity ON/OFF
• Outdoor HIGH Humidity Value 10%RH-99%RH
• Lightening ON/OFF
• Lightening Value 0-25 miles (0-40 kilometers)
• 24-hour Rainfall ON/OFF
• 24-hour Rainfall Value 0-393 inches (0-99.9mm)
• Top Wind Speed ON/OFF
• Top Wind Speed Value 0-111.8 (0-180kph)
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4. When the alert is armed (ON) press the ALERTS button to set the
alert value.
5. The Indoor LOW temperature alert value will ash.
6. Press the +or - buttons to change the alert value.
7. Press the ALERTS button to conrm and move to the next alert.
8. Press the LIGHT button to exit.
To set alerts:
1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter alert set mode
2. Indoor LOW temperature alert OFF will show.
3. If you wish to set this alert value, press the +or -
buttons to arm this alert (ON).
Indoor LO Alert
OFF (unarmed)
Choose ON:
(+/- button)
Skip:
(ALERTS button)
Indoor LO Alert
ON (armed)
Press ALERTS button
to set value
Adjust value:
(+/- button)