La Crosse Technology C84428 User manual

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PROFESSIONAL
Remote Monitoring Weather Station
Instructional Manual
Models: C84428 & LTV-D1
DC: 060617
1. Simple Easy Setup 2. Select Your Station Use
Insert (in any order):
• 2-AA batteries into Thermo-hygro sensor
• 2-AA batteries into Rain sensor
• 2-C batteries into Wind speed sensor
• 2-AAA batteries into LTV-D1 bonus station
• 5 volt power cord (required) into C84228 station
3-AA batteries optional backup for time and date*
For detailed sensor setup and mounting instructions, see
page 6.
Note: Press and release the SENSOR button to confirm
sensor ID’s on station match bar codes on your sensors.
*Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi
data. Power cord is required.
Option 1: Connected with La Crosse View
• Benefits:
o Remotely monitor your home’s data from
anywhere* at any time using this station’s
built-in wireless Wi-Fi technology
o Automatically receive time, date, and NWS
forecast information
o Set mobile alerts to keep loved ones safe
o Easily share data with friends & family
o Unlock new Data Stream technology
o And so much more…
• Continue with La Crosse View instructions on
Page 3
Option 2: Standalone Station
• Benefits:
o View all local sensor data right on your
bright easy to read LCD display
o No phone or Wi-Fi needed
• Continue with these instructions on Page 13
*Anywhere you have an Internet connection

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Easy Connection to La Crosse View
Wi-Fi Network Requirements
Benefits of your La Crosse View App
NWS Expanded Forecasts
Extra Weather Information
Select your Own Data Streams
Wi-Fi Indicator
Your Station has Status Messages
Detailed Sensor Setup and Mounting
Wind Speed Readings
Wind Speed History
Reset Wind Speed History
Rainfall Readings
Reset Rainfall Readings
HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Readings
Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Readings
Feels Like Temperature
Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows
Seasonal Changes in Trees
Backlight (5 levels)
Low Battery Icons
Sensor Update Interval
Sensor Search | Sensor ID
Delete Sensor ID
Add-on Sensors (sold separately)
Settings Menu C84228
Factory Restart C84428
Your LTV-D1 Bonus Station
Settings Menu LTV-D1
View Indoor or Outdoor Data LTV-D1
Search for Sensor LTV-D1
Restart LTV-D1
Help Us, Help You
Let’s Be Social!
Specifications
Care and Maintenance
Warranty and Support
FCC Statement

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Wi-Fi Network Requirements
Easy Connection to La Crosse View
Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere.
• Simply download your
La Crosse View app and follow the on-screen instructions.
In order for your station to connect to your WiFi, it will need to meet the following requirements:
• Your Wi-Fi network broadcasts at 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n).
• Your network name and password do not exceed 45 characters
• Your network upload speed is greater than 1Mbps.
• Power cord is required for Wi-Fi connection.
IOS Requirements:
Mobile device with iOS 9.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service
Android Requirements:
Mobile device with Android OS 5.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service
Tips:
• For your security, this app will only work on protected WiFi networks.
• Open public networks that require a browser sign in, should not be used.
• The Wi-Fi for your mobile device must be on the same network as your weather station. Check the Wi-Fi setting on
your mobile device.
• During setup, your weather station and mobile device must be in close proximity.
• 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 RAIN 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 all sensors.
Note: in the event of a power outage, or your station being unplugged temporarily, your station should reconnect to your existing Wi-
Fi network.
Note: Batteries operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required

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FORE CASTNWS
IN
RAIN
NWS Expanded Forecasts
1. NWS will show in front of the word forecast
2. NWS chance of precipitation will be shown.
3. Your station will show additional weather icons based on NWS
weather forecasts.
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
Extra Weather Information
1. NWS Daily HI | LO temperature
Note: When not using the App, the daily HI | LO will come from your
outdoor sensor.
2. The words “NWS Wind Direction” will show, and the blue circle will
change to indicate wind direction.
3. Time and Date will update from the NIST.
Note: NIST time will over rule manual set time and date. You can
choose to turn this feature o within La Crosse View.
NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
MPH
WIND SPEED
NWS FORECAST
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
Benefits of Your La Crosse View
Select Your Own Data Streams
Use the Smartbox in the La Crosse View app to select up to 4
data items to stream on the station.
• NWS data items
• Your current sensor data
• Time/Date
• Personal message
• Add-on sensors (sold separately)
NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
FORE CASTNWS
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
NWS FORECAST
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
1. Open the La Crosse View app and select your station.
2. Scroll down to the Smartbox section and press the blue icon.
3. Follow instruction on app to add” Device Data Feed” and
select your Smartbox feeds.
Allow a few minutes for all the data to show on your station.
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.

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NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
FORE CASTNWS
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
NWS FORECAST
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
FORE CASTNWS
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
NWS FORECAST
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
FORE CAST
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
“NO CONNECT APP SERVER”
• Check your connection to the La Crosse View app.
• Is there an update to install?
• The WiFi router connection is working.
“NO NIST SERVER”
• This indicates an error on the NIST server.
• The NIST will resolve this.
• Very rare to have this error.
• Time will update from your weather station.
“NO NWS SERVER”
• This indicates and error on the NWS server.
• The NWS will resolve this.
• Very rare to have this error.
Your Station has Status Messages
Your station has built in status messages.
• Press and release of the SET button to view.
Note: Only one relevant status message will display.
NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
FORE CASTNWS
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
NWS FORECAST
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
“ALL OK CONNECTED”
• Your station is connected, there are no problems.
FORE CAST
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
“LOST WIFI”
• Check your power cord connection.
(must use power cord to connect)
• Check your router connection (use 2.4GHz)
• Check your network connection.
• Press the + and - buttons together for 3 seconds to
search for Wi-Fi

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Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting
Thermo-hygro
sensor
LTV-TH2
2-AA
Wind Speed sensor
LTV-W2
2-C
Rain sensor
LTV-R2
2-AA
AA
+
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AA
+
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C C
LED Light
LED Light
AA
+
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AA
+
-
1. Turn the vented portion of your wind sensor counter clockwise.
2. Install fresh “C” batteries.
3. Carefully align and turn vented portion clockwise to tighten.
4. There is a blue LED light on the sensor that will flash when transmitting.
Mounting:
• Position in an open area that will have the least amount of interference
with wind speed.
• Mount your sensor vertically with the wind cups on top.
• The maximum wireless transmission range to the wind station is over 330
feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or trees.
1. Insert mounting pole into your sensor.
2. Tighten screws
3. Insert bottom of pole into mounting bracket
4. Tighten knob to secure
5. Use screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket to attach.
6. The sensor can be mounted from the bottom or side.
Alternatively:
1. Insert your own mounting pole into the sensor.
2. Tighten screws
1. Flip open both side tabs on your rain sensor and lift o the top portion.
2. Pull up on the battery cover and remove.
3. Install 2-AA batteries according to polarity.
4. Firmly seat the battery cover so it locks onto your rain sensor.
5. Place the top portion on the sensor and lock the tabs.
Mounting:
1. Mount in an open area for a more accurate rain count.
2. Install the Rain sensor on a level platform that is stationary. The rain
sensor should be wider than the platform to allow rain to empty.
3. Insert one, two, or three mounting screws through the holes in the base
of your rain sensor.
4. Mount your rain sensor at least 6 ft in the air and have a direct line of
sight to the display.
5. Your rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic cleaning of
debris or insects.
6. The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station is over
330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors.
7. For video instruction, please visit: http://bit.ly/Rain_SensorMounting
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 over
330 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors.
4. Be sure your sensor is mounted vertically, to allow moisture to drain out
properly.
5. For video instruction, please visit: http://bit.ly/TH_SensorMounting

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Optional
Power
Cord
AA
AA
+
-
AA
+
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+
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AAA
+
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AAA
+
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C84428
1. Insert the power cord into the wall outlet then into your station.
2.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 out stand on the back of your station to place on a desk or
counter.
4.Your station should be withing 80 feet of your wireless router if you
choose to use all the remote monitoring options.
LTV-D1
1. insert 2 AAA batteries into your bonus station according to polarity.
Mounting:
1. Place you bonus station on a desk or counter top.
2.Use the mounting hole on the back to place your station on a wall.
Note: the bonus station does not connect to the La Crosse View app.
Wind Speed Readings
Wind Speed: Reflects highest current wind speed in the past 31 seconds.
Top Speed: Reflects highest wind speed in the past 60 minutes.
Wind Cup animation: The wind cups spinning speed will vary with actual
wind speed. When wind speed is higher, the cups spin faster.
Blue Circle: The blue circle will remain solid, when operating as a stand
alone station.
Note: When station is synced to the La Crosse View App, the circle will
reflect NWS Wind Direction.
MPH
WIND SPEED
TOP
SPEED
1 HR
Stand Alone Station
Station with La Crosse View App
NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
MPH
WIND SPEED
TOP
SPEED
1 HR

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Wind Speed History
Your station records Wind History. Simply press and release the WIND
button to view your wind history. Other readings will disappear
temporarily
One Hour: past 60 minute period
(default Top Speed record, always shown)
24 hour: Past 24 hour period, from last record
7 Days: Past 7-day period, from last record
Month: Defined by Calendar Month i.e. January 1 - January 31
Year: Defined by Calendar Year i.e. January 1 - December 31
MPH
WIND SPEED
TOP
SPEED
1. Press and release 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 current wind speed, time and date.
Reset Wind Speed History
Rainfall Readings
You can quickly view Rain History on your station. Press and release the
RAIN button to view rainfall history to display. Other readings will
disappear temporarily. Your station will stay on your selection.
NOW: Rain readings from the start of a rain event until no rain has
accumulated for 30 minutes. When there has been no rainfall for 30
minutes, this number will reset to zero.
1 Hour: Rainfall in the past 60 minutes (last twelve 5 minute samples).
Example: current time is 6:49, 1HOUR is the accumulated rain between
5:50 to 6:49.
24 Hours: Rainfall for the past 24 hours. Updates at each full hour.
This is a running total.
7 Days: Rainfall from the last 7 consecutive 24 hour rainfall readings.
Updates each day at midnight. Not a subject to the calendar. Be sure
your time is set.
1 Month: Current Month: First day to current day. Current month will show.
1 YEAR: Current month plus past 11 months total. Current year will show.
Total: Total rainfall since station was 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.
IN
24 HOURS
RAIN
IN
1 YEAR
RAIN

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Reset Rainfall Readings
1. Press the RAIN button to view individual rain readings.
2. Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset the individual value.
3. Rainfall reading will reset to 0.00
HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records
Your station records HI and LO records with time and date of occurrence.
A new HI or LO record will replace the existing record.
Press and release the TEMP button to view your HI and LO records.
Viewing order:
• Outdoor HI Temp with Time/Date
• Outdoor LO Temp with Time/Date
• Outdoor HI Humidity with Time/Date
• Outdoor LO Humidity with Time/Date
• Indoor HI Temp with Time/Date
• Indoor LO Temp with Time/Date
• Indoor HI Humidity with Time/Date
• Indoor LO Humidity with Time/Date
• Feels Like HI with time and date stamp
• Feels Like LO with time and date stamp
• Outdoor Dew Point
OUTDOOR
OUTDOOR
Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records
1. Press the TEMP button to view individual readings.
2. Hold the MINUS button for five seconds to reset the individual value.
3. HI | LO reading will reset to current temperature, humidity, and current time/date.
Feels Like Temperature
Your “Feels Like” temperature is a combination of outdoor
temperature/humidity and wind speed.
• When outdoor temperature is higher than 80˚F, Heat Index will
show as the Feels Like Temperature.
• When outdoor temperature is lower than 50˚F, Wind Chill will
show as the Feels Like Temperature.
• When outdoor temperature is between 50˚F and 80˚F, will show
current outdoor temp as the Feels Like Temperature.
FORE CAST
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR

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UP ARROW: Temperature/Humidity is rising
RIGHT ARROW: Temperature/ Humidity is steady
DOWN ARROW: Temperature/Humidity is falling
The tree foliage will change seasonally on your weather station. The dates are programmed into the weather station for
automatic foliage change.
Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows
Seasonal Changes in Trees
Your temperature (2°F / 1°C) and humidity (3%) trend indicators (arrows)
update every 15 minutes. The trend reflects changes over the past
one hour period.
March 20th – June 20th
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter
June 21st – Sept. 20th
Sept. 21st – Dec 20th
Dec 21st – Mar 19th
Backlight (5 levels)
Your station has 5 levels of brightness for the backlight:
• When operating with the AC adapter press and release the LIGHT button to adjust the backlight:
Intensity Levels: 0% | 3% | 20% | 50% | 100%
• When operating on battery power only, press the LIGHT button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds at 100%.
• Battery by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in your
Thermo-Hygro sensor.
• Battery by Wind, replace batteries in your Wind sensor.
• Battery by Rain, replace batteries in your rain sensor.
• Battery by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in your station.
Low Battery Icons
NWS
WIND
DIRECTION
FORE CASTNWS
MPH
WIND SPEED
IN
1 HOUR
NWS FORECAST
LO
HI
FEELS LIKE
RAIN
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
TOP
SPEED
1 HR