La Crosse Technology C84343 Operating and maintenance manual

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Wireless Essential Weather Station
Welcome!
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Congratulations on your new Wireless Essential Weather Station and welcome to
the La Crosse Technology family! This product was designed with you in mind
by our hometown team of weather enthusiasts based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Instructional Manual
Models: C84343
DC: 061917

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Table of Contents
Step 1: Power Up
Step 2: Station Options
Step 3: Mounting Basics
Introducing La Crosse View™
Wi-Fi Network Requirements
La Crosse View™ Oers Expanded Forecasts
from National Weather Service (NWS)
New Data Stream Technology
Simple Status Messages
Your Station’s Features - Standalone or
Connected
Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting
Alerts: Temperature | Humidity
Arm | Disarm Your Alerts
Alert Sounds
HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records
Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records
Daily HI | LO Temperatures
Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows
Sensor Search | Sensor ID
Delete Your Sensor ID
Seasonal Changes in Foliage
Backlight Brightness
Low Battery Icons
Settings Menu C84343
Factory Reset C84343
Help Us, Help You
Let’s Be Social
Specifications
Care and Maintenance
Warranty and Support
FCC Statement
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Insert the included batteries (in any order):
• 2-AA batteries into Thermo-hygro sensor
• 5 volt power cord (required) into C84343 station
3-AA batteries optional backup for time and date*
Note: Press and release the SENSOR button on the station to confirm sensor ID’s on station
match bar code on your Thermo-Hygro sensor.
If they do not match, you may have picked up a neighbors sensor.
See Delete Sensor on page 15.
*Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.
Step 1. Power UP
STEP 2: STATION OPTIONS
OPTION 1
CONNECT WITH LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP
The easiest and fastest way to setup your station!
Enjoy all of the standalone station features along with the
enhanced feature set from La Crosse View™ app!
OPTION 2
STANDALONE STATION NOT CONNECTED
Full Weather Station Features
Monitor your backyard temperature, and humidity information
on the easy-to-read LCD display.
Click here to go to your standalone station’s features!
Not Interested in Connecting to La Crosse View™? No Problem!
These enhanced features are optional & your weather station will
function as a standalone unit without connecting to the app.

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WHAT’S NEXT? STEP 2 CONTINUED...
STEP 3: MOUNTING BASICS
At this time, all of your sensor information should be displayed on your station.
Here is a quick tip for mounting your sensor:
THERMO-HYGRO
Keep out of direct sunlight & ensure the
sensor is well-ventilated.
We recommend mounting under a
deck or eave facing north.
For detailed sensor setup and mounting instructions, see page 10.
Make Sure Your Station is
Ready to Connect
When connecting to the app, ensure the
Wi-Fi Indicator icon is blinking. If it is not,
perform a Wi-Fi search by pressing &
holding the + & - buttons together.
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
DOWNLOAD
Visit the App Store or Google Play Store
to download the free La Crosse View™
app on your mobile device.
CHECK YOUR NETWORK
Confirm that your mobile device is
connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network
before you connect your station
LAUNCH
Open the app on your iOS or
Android device.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
The La Crosse View™ app will
walk you through creating an
account and automatically sets
your time & local forecast.
CONNECT TO LA CROSSE VIEW™
STATION SETUP
To enter the setup menu, hold the
SET button.
Press and release the - or + buttons
to make adjustments.
Push the SET button to confirm.
SETUP ORDER
*Note: This prompt is a reminder that the app is
necessary to connect (optional).
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Beep
(ON/OFF)
Minutes
Date
12/24 Hour
Time Format
Year
Temperature
(°F/°C)
Hour
Month
Connection
Prompt*
CAN I CONNECT LATER?
Of course! You can always connect
your station to the app. See the full
manual for more details.
STANDALONE STATION

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ON-THE-GO
HOME MONITORING
Check Current Indoor/Outdoor
Readings, View History Charts,
and More
ENHANCED
DISPLAY FEATURES
Receive Local National Weather
Service (NWS) such as Forecast &
Precipitation on Your Color Display
SUPERIOR
APP EXPERIENCE
Use Your Own Photos and Receive
Free Push Notifications on the New,
Easy-to-Navigate App
FRIENDS & FAMILY
SHARED ACCOUNTS
No Need to Share Logins or
Passwords!
Invite Friends & Family to
Download the App & Monitor
Your Home’s Data
INTRODUCING
Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere.
TAKE YOUR STATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Wi-Fi Network Requirements
In order for your station to connect to your Wi-Fi, it will need to meet the following requirements:
• Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Network before you connect your station.
• Weather station power cord use is required for Wi-Fi connection.
IOS Requirements:
Mobile device with iOS 8.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service
Android Requirements:
Mobile device with Android OS 4.1 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service

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Tips:
• Do not use public Wi-Fi networks.
• Your weather station and mobile device must be within 10 feet of each other during setup.
• Hold the PLUS and MINUS buttons together for 3 seconds to have your station search for your Wi-Fi.
• If you change your Wi-Fi network, hold the ALERTS and LIGHT buttons together for 5 seconds to complete a
factory restart. This will reset the Wi-Fi settings so you can connect to your new network.
Note: Your station may take up to 3 minutes to reacquire you sensor.
Note: in the event of a power outage, or your station being unplugged temporarily,
your station should automatically reconnect to your existing Wi-Fi network.
Note: Weather station power cord use is required.
Batteries operation only, will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data.
Wi-Fi Indicator:
Solid: indicates that your Wi-Fi connection is good.
Flashing: Searching for connection
Not displayed: Not Connected
One, two or three bars: Wi-Fi signal strength.
La Crosse View™Oers:
Expanded Forecasts from National Weather Service (NWS)
NWS (National Weather Service) Daily HI | LO temperature
Note: When not using the App, the daily HI | LO will come from your outdoor sensor.
NWS Chance of Precipitation
The letters NWS will show in the forecast area
NWS Additional Forecast Icons
Standard Icons: • Sunny • Partly Sunny • Clouds • Rain • T-Storm • Snow
Additional Icons: • Windy • Light Rain • Severe T-Storm • Light Snow • Wintry Mix • Blizzard • Fog • Ice

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New Data Stream Technology
Use the Data Stream Menu in the La Crosse View™ app to select up to 4 items to stream on your station.
1. Open the La Crosse View™ app and select your station.
2. Scroll down to the Data Stream section and press the blue icon.
3. Follow the app’s instructions to add the “Data Streams” you’d like displayed on your station
Allow a few minutes for all the data to show on your station.
Data Stream Items:
National Weather Service (NWS)
Selectable Forecast on Your Display
(Wind, Snow, & Sky Conditions, probability of Thunderstorms, Hail or Tornados)
National Institutes of Standard and Technology (NIST)
Automatically sets Time and Date Based on Your Zip Code
Personal Message
Enter Up to 20 Characters for Special Events or Reminders
View Compatible Sensor Readings
No Need to Limit Yourself to Just Your Existing Sensors
Add Additional Sensors to Expand Your System

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“NO CONNECT APP SERVER”
• The Wi-Fi router connection is working.
• Check your connection to the La Crosse View app.
• Is there an update to install?
“NO NIST SERVER”
• This indicates an error on the NIST server.
• Your time will be maintained by your weather station
until the NIST updates resume.
• The NIST will resolve this.
• Very rare to have this error.
“NO NWS SERVER”
• This indicates and error on the NWS server.
• NWS Expanded Forecast, Wind Direction, and
selected data streams will not update or show.
• The NWS will resolve this.
• Very rare to have this error.
Simple Status Messages
Your station has built in status messages for
your convenience. Press and release the
SET button to view.
Note: Only one relevant status message will display.
“ALL OK CONNECTED”
• Your station is connected, there are no problems.
“LOST WIFI”
• Check your power cord connection.
(must use power cord to connect)
• Check your router connection (use 2.4GHz)
• Check your network connection.
• Hold the + and - buttons together for 3 seconds to
search for Wi-Fi

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Your Station’s Features - Standalone or Connected
NWS Forecast Information:
Precipitation, HI | LO, Wind Direction, etc.
Weather Forecast Icons
Low Battery Icons
Wi-Fi Connection Icon
Sensor Reception Icon
Trend Arrows
Fahrenheit or Celsius - Temperature
Percentage - Relative Humidity
Relative Humidity Icon
Temperature Icon
Connected station’s oer the ability to
display custom data, controlled with the
La Crosse View™app
Standalone station’s can only display
time and date information as shown here

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Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting
LTV-TH2 Thermo-Hygro Sensor
1. Slide the battery cover o the front of your sensor.
2. Install 2-AA batteries according to polarity and replace battery cover.
Mounting:
1. Use the hole at the top to hang your sensor from the back using a nail.
Or, insert one mounting screw through the front of your sensor.
2. Mount your sensor on a north-facing wall or in any shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
3. The maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station is up to
400 feet (121 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors.
4. Be sure your sensor is mounted vertically, to allow moisture to drain out properly.
C84343
1. Insert the power cord into a wall outlet then into your station.
Optional: insert 3 AA batteries into your station to maintain time/date in the event of a power outage.
Mounting:
1. Place your station near an outlet. Power cord is required for operation.
2. Use the mounting holes on the back to place your station on a wall.
3. Use the pull down stand on the back of your station to place on a desk or counter.
4. Your station should remain in good Wi-Fi range of your wireless router to use all the
remote monitoring options using the La Crosse View™app.
For more information on manually setting you weather station see page 20.
LED Light
AA
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AA
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Battery Cover
Hole for
mounting
TX F/C
 Press TX to send a signal
 Press F/C to select Fahrenheit or
Celsius display on sensor.