La Crosse Technology 724-2310 Operating and maintenance manual

Wireless Rain Station
Instructional Manual
Model: 724-2310 DC:062817
Protected under U.S. Patent: D737, 320
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CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................................
LCD Features ......................................................................
LTV-R1 Rain Sensor .............................................................
Quick Startup Instructions ....................................................
Detailed Startup Instructions ................................................
Settings .............................................................................
Current Rainfall Readings .....................................................
Reset Current Rain Readings .................................................
24 Hour Rainfall Alert ..........................................................
Deactivate Alert ..................................................................
Rain Cylinder Graph .............................................................
Rainfall History: by Month ....................................................
Reset History by Month ........................................................
Rainfall History: by Date Range .............................................
Change Batteries ................................................................
Search for Rain Sensor ........................................................
Factory Restart ...................................................................
Replace Sensor ...................................................................
Position Rain Sensor ............................................................
Position Rain Station ............................................................
Visit Us on Social Media .......................................................
Specications .....................................................................
Care and Maintenance .........................................................
Warranty and Support .........................................................
FCC Statement ...................................................................
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LCD Features
24 Hour Rain Alert
Low Battery Sensor
Millimeter | Inches
Sensor Reception
AM | PM Selection
Fahrenheit | Celsius
Indoor Temperature
Low Battery Station
Rain Cylinder Graph

LTV-R1 Rain Sensor
Lets identify the parts of the rain sensor.
Base
Funnel
Release Tabs
Funnel
Rocker
Battery
Release Tabs
An extra piece of plastic used for repositioning the battery
compartment correctly. After batteries are installed, make
sure this alignment tab is facing the front of the Base to
lock all four Battery Release Tabs back into place.
Quick Startup Instructions
1. Insert 2 AA batteries into the rain sensor. Observe correct polarity.
Remove the Twist Tie securing the rocker for shipment.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries into the rain station. Observe correct polarity.
3. Optional: Tip the rocker of the rain sensor to simulate rain and
receive a reading on the rain station.
4. Leave 5-10 feet apart for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, with station
and sensor connected, move the rain sensor outside to an open
area. (Position Rain Sensor-- Page 13)
5. Use Setting to program the rain station.
Alignment Tab
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Important: Remove
the twist tie from
below the rocker. The
twist tie secured the
rocker for shipment

1. Insert 2- AA batteries into the rain sensor according to polarity.
• Press the Funnel Release Tabs on each end and lift off the funnel.
• Pinch the four Battery Released Tabs under the rocker, to access
battery compartment.
Detailed Startup Instructions
AA
AA
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TIME ALARM
2. Insert 2- AA batteries into the rain station according to polarity.
AA
AA
Note: The station will show the
software version number for two
seconds after batteries are installed.
3. Allow sensor and station to sit together for 15 minutes before
placing sensor outside in open area.
4. Set language, time, date etc.
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Important: Remove the twist tie
from below the rocker. The twist tie
secured the rocker for shipment

Settings
Settings menu order:
1. Language (English, Spanish)
2. Beep ON/OFF
3. Time Format
4. Hour
5. Minute
6. Year
7. Month
8. Date
9. Unit (Inches/Millimeters of Rain)
10. Temperature Fahrenheit/Celsius
To begin:
• Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu.
• Press and release the + or - button to adjust a value.
• Press and release the SET button to conrm and move to next item
and to exit at the end of the settings menu.
Language English | Espanol Beep ON|OFF
Time Format Hour
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Minutes Year
Month Date
Rain Units Temperature
Note: The weekday will adjust automatically when the year, month
and date are set.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the station will return
to normal rain display
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Current Rainfall Readings
Press and release the ALERT/RAIN button to toggle Current readings:
NOW:
• Rain from the start of a rain event, until
there is no additional rain accumulation
for 30 minutes.
• Resets to zero after 30 minutes of no
additional rainfall.
ONE HR:
• Rainfall that has accumulated during the
past one hour period.
• Example: If current time is 6:49, 1HR rain
is accumulated total between 5:50 to
6:49.
24HR:
• Rainfall based on past 24 hours of time.
• At each full hour, 1HR is recorded.
• This is a running total.
7 DAYS:
• Rainfall of last 7 consecutive 24HR
readings.
• Updates each day at 12am (midnight).
• Not subject to the calendar.
• Be sure time is set.
MONTH:
• Current Month. Ex: January 1-31.
• Current days rainfall added to month at
12am (midnight).
• Resets the rst day of the month
YEAR:
• Past 12 months rain accumulated total.
• This is a running total.
• Example: If current month is May 2018,
the Year setting will show the total rain
accumulation from June 2017 - May 2018.
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Note: As time passes without rain, the 1 hour, 24 hour, and 7 day rain
totals will count down to zero.
TOTAL:
• Total rainfall since station was powered on
or reset.
Reset Current Rain Readings
• Hold the RESET button for 5 seconds to reset all current rainfall
readings at the same time.
• All current rainfall reading s will be set to 0.00.
• This is useful if you accidentally added a rain reading when
positioning the sensor.
24-Hour Rainfall Alert
1. Hold the ALERT/RAIN button 3 seconds to set 24 hr rain alerts
2. The RAIN ALERT and ON/OFF will appear. Press and release the +
or -button to turn ON/OFF.
3. Press the ALERT/RAIN button to conrm and select the rain alert
value.
4. The rain alert value and SET VALUE will show. Press and release the
+ or -button to adjust the alert value.
5. Press the ALERT/RAIN button to conrm and exit.
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• When armed alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times, once
per minute, until out of alert range.
• The ashing alert icon will indicate alert.
• Press any button to stop the temp alert sound. The alert icon will
ash while value is in alert range.
Deactivate Alert
1. Hold the ALERT/RAIN button 3 seconds to view alert.
2. Use the + or -button to turn alert OFF.
Rain Cylinder Graph
• The cylinder graph is a visual representation of rain readings.
• The graph will change appearance according to rain reading you are
viewing.
• When rainfall exceeds 2 inches, the graph remains at full.
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