La Crosse Technology C84612 Owner's manual

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C84612 FAQS
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CONTENTS
C84612 FAQS ............................................................................................................................1
Batteries ....................................................................................................................................2
Weather Station Factory Restart..............................................................................................2
Quick Connect...........................................................................................................................3
Remote Sensors........................................................................................................................3
Power requirements ................................................................................................................3
Compatible outdoor sensors....................................................................................................4
Dashes shown for outdoor temperature/humidity.....................................................................4
Inaccurate outdoor temperature/humidity ................................................................................4
Outdoor temperature/humidity is stuck or OFL........................................................................4
Intermittent outdoor temperature/humidity...............................................................................4
Thermo-hygro sensor fell and does not work...........................................................................5
Thermo-hygro sensor drains batteries quickly.........................................................................5
Thermo-hygro sensor stops working when hot ........................................................................5
Humidity shows OFL but temperature works ...........................................................................5
Fahrenheit/Celsius...................................................................................................................5
Wind Sensor..............................................................................................................................5
Cups spinning slow or not spinning .........................................................................................5
Replace wind directional vane and wind cups..........................................................................6
Wind direction is working wind speed is 0.00...........................................................................6
Wind reading is intermittent of shows dashes..........................................................................6
Wind speed is inaccurate.........................................................................................................6
Wind reading is OFL................................................................................................................7
Understanding wind readings..................................................................................................7
Wind area on the weather station is blank (no dashes or numbers).........................................7
Wind direction shows dashes..................................................................................................7
Wind sensor is frozen..............................................................................................................7
Wireless Rain Sensor ...............................................................................................................7
How to view rain on the weather station ..................................................................................7
Reset rain................................................................................................................................8
Rain readings..........................................................................................................................8
Rain reads 0.00.......................................................................................................................8
Rain reads dashes...................................................................................................................8
Rain reads OFL.......................................................................................................................8

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Rain sensor drains batteries quickly........................................................................................9
Rain area on the weather station shows blank (no numbers or dashes)..................................9
Rain reads low.........................................................................................................................9
Rain reads high.......................................................................................................................9
Rain alarm...............................................................................................................................9
Winter storage for rain sensor ...............................................................................................10
Mounting/Positioning outdoor sensor.....................................................................................10
Mounting/Positioning wind sensor .........................................................................................10
Mounting/Positioning rain sensor...........................................................................................11
Position weather station ........................................................................................................11
Distance/Resistance/Interference..........................................................................................11
Weather Station.......................................................................................................................12
12-Hour or 24-Hour time format.............................................................................................12
Power requirements ..............................................................................................................12
Manually set time: Program Menu.........................................................................................12
Change display......................................................................................................................13
Pressure inaccurate...............................................................................................................14
Forecast Icons inaccurate......................................................................................................14
Alarms...................................................................................................................................14
Weather station has missing segments.................................................................................15
Weather station is dim...........................................................................................................15
Weather station has distorted display....................................................................................15
Weather station display is frozen...........................................................................................15
Weather station is blank: No letters, numbers or dashed lines...............................................15
Remote Monitoring and Alerts (optional)..............................................................................15
Batteries
Half of all warranty issues can be resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate voltage.
We suggest name brand alkaline batteries for indoor displays such as weather stations.
Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated earlier than six
years from now may still work, but may be unstable in performance.
Alkaline batteries manufactured this year will have an expiration date 10 years in the future. Battery
technology has improved and batteries will maintain voltage longer in storage. However, the
environment the batteries reside in for the 10 years can deplete the power.
Good name brand Alkaline batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance of RF (radio
frequency) interference from the battery compartment. A minimum voltage of 1.48V for each battery is
necessary for proper performance.
Weather Station Factory Restart

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A Factory Reset will erase the Internet connection and the connection between the weather station and
the thermo-hygro sensor and allow a fresh connection to be re-established. Place the display and all
sensors 5-10 feet apart with nothing in between for this restart.
1. ENTER PROGRAM MENU: Press and hold the SET button until you enter the program menu. Press
and release the SET button until you see rES oFF.
2. FACTORY RESET: Use the ▲/DATE button or ▼/RAIN button to turn rES All.
3. CONFIRM & COUNTDOWN: Press the SET button to confirm and a countdown timer will begin
counting down from 127. When the timer displays dOnE, you must remove the batteries from the
display for 15 minutes. At the same time, remove batteries from the Rain and Thermo-hygro sensors
so all three units are without batteries for 15 minutes.
4. GENTLY PRESS THE RESET BUTTON ON THE WIND SENSOR: Cover the solar panel of the wind
sensor for 15 seconds and while covered, gently press the reset button on the bottom of the wind
sensor. This will turn off the wind sensor.
POWER UP:
5. RESTART THE WIND SENSOR: Expose the solar panel to light and gently press the reset button on
the bottom of the wind sensor one time to activate the sensor.
6. INSTALL BATTERIES THERMO-HYGRO AND RAIN: Insert the batteries into the rain and thermo-
hygro sensors. Make sure to check polarity with the markings on the battery cover and inside the
battery compartment.
7. ALLOW THE SENSORS TO RUN FOR TWO MINUTES.
8. INSTALL BATTERIES WEATHER STATION: After the sensors have been running for 2 minutes,
insert the batteries into the weather station. Make sure to check polarity with the markings inside the
battery compartment. Watch the lower left corner of the display on startup and record the firmware
version of this display (a 3-digit number). Please provide that firmware number with your reply to the
other questions.
9. Wait 15 minutes for the outdoor weather data to display. If the outdoor data displays dashes after 15
minutes, repeat the factory restart. Do not press buttons at this time.
Optional: If you connect your weather station via Internet, follow the instructions at
www.lacrossealerts.com to reregister the weather station online.
Quick Connect
No Wind, Temperature and Rain work:
Cover the solar panel of the wind sensor for 15 seconds so no light reaches the solar panel.
With the solar panel covered, gently press the reset button on the bottom of the wind sensor. This
turns off the wind sensor.
Remove the batteries from the thermo-hygro and rain sensors for 2 minutes.
Replace the batteries in the rain and thermo-hygro sensors.
Gently press the reset button on the bottom of the Wind sensor, with the solar panel exposed to light.
After 3 minutes, press and hold the ▲/DATE button until the weather station beeps.
Wait 10 minutes.
If you do not receive a reading from all your sensors, please try the factory reset.
Note: It is helpful to have the wind sensor in the full sun or under a lamp for 24 hours before setting up to
be sure it is charged.
Wind works, Rain or Outdoor Temperature do not work:
Remove the batteries from the thermo-hygro and rain sensors for 2 minutes.
Replace the batteries in the rain and thermo-hygro sensors.
After 3 minutes, press and hold the ▲/DATE button until the weather station beeps.
Wait 10 minutes.
If you do not receive a reading from all your sensors, please try the factory reset.
Remote Sensors
Power requirements

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2-C batteries power the thermo-hygro sensor
2-AA batteries for the rain sensor
We recommend Alkaline batteries for the sensors.
100% solar-powered (built-in power cell, no batteries necessary) for wind sensor
3-C batteries for the weather station
Compatible outdoor sensors
TX59UN-1-IT Thermo-hygro
TX63U-IT Wind
TX58UN-IT Rain
The above 915MHz sensors will read to this weather station.
Dashes shown for outdoor temperature/humidity
Dashes means the connection is lost between the weather station and the outdoor sensor.
Batteries often resolve the connection.
Distance/Resistance can cause loss of connection between the sensor and the weather station.
Reorientation of the weather station 90 degrees towards the thermo-hygro sensor may provide better
reception by the antenna.
Remove the batteries from the thermo-hygro sensor for two minutes. Replace the batteries in the
thermo-hygro sensor and after 5 minutes hold the UP ARROW on the weather station until it beeps.
Wait 10 minutes. If the weather station does not receive a reading from all the sensors, please try the
factory reset.
Try the quick connect or complete a factory restart.
Inaccurate outdoor temperature/humidity
The thermo-hygro sensor reads the environment. When the sensor reads high during the day but not
at night it is a mounting problem.
Side-by-side test: Bring the thermo-hygro sensor in the house and place it next to the weather
station for 2 hours.
Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperatures should be within 4 degrees to be within
tolerance. The humidity should be within 14% to be within tolerance.
If the sensor reads correctly when next to the weather station then try a different location outside.
Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames, or reflected heat.
Outdoor temperature/humidity is stuck or OFL
Check batteries.Overpowered or underpowered batteries can cause this reading.
Replace outdoor sensor.
Intermittent outdoor temperature/humidity
RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in some
environments (e.g. moister climates). If sensor signal is lost, please wait 2-4 hours for the signal to
reconnect on its own.
Move the remote sensors to a location closer to the weather station.
Indoor distance test:Please complete the factory restart with sensors and weather station 5-10 feet
apart and inside to establish a strong connection.
If there is a reading in the outdoor temperature area after 15 minutes, move the sensor to another
room with one wall between the sensor and the weather station. Observe to see if the remote
readings remain on consistently for 1 hour.
If the remote reading remains on while in the house then it is likely a distance/resistance issue.
Move the sensor to different locations outside to find a location where the remote readings will hold.
Distance/Resistance can cause loss of sensor signal.
Check Batteries.

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Thermo-hygro sensor fell and does not work
If there is no physical damage to the outdoor sensor, the fall may not have caused internal damage.
A thermo-hygro sensor that has fallen into a puddle or other standing water or snow may have water
damage.
Sensors are water resistant, not waterproof.
A fall can shock the sensor or the batteries in the sensor.
Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be damaged and unable to function properly.
Complete a restart with fresh batteries.
Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated earlier than six
years from now may still work, but may be unstable in performance.
Thermo-hygro sensor drains batteries quickly
Test a new set of Alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the
batteries.
When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again. This is helpful in determining the
problem.
Check the distance and resistance between the sensor and weather station. Sensors at the end of
the range may work while batteries are fresh but not after they drain a bit.
Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the sensor.
Thermo-hygro sensor stops working when hot
Thermo-hygro sensors show dashes or OFL when the temperature reaches a certain degree, but returns
to normal readings when the temperature cools down, please check:
Batteries:At higher temperatures, batteries can overheat causing sensor failure. Older and weaker
batteries are more likely to fail in hot weather. Try a fresh set of batteries to see if the issue is
resolved.
Distance/resistance: When the Thermo-hygro sensor is at the edge, of the distance range, and the
temperatures are very hot and the batteries loose strength and the connection may be lost.
Humidity shows OFL but temperature works
Complete a restart with fresh batteries.
Replace the thermo-hygro sensor.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Enter the program menu to select temperature in Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC).
Wind Sensor
The wind sensor reads to the thermo-hygro sensor, which then transmits to the weather station.
100% solar-powered (built-in power cell, no batteries necessary).
High-efficiency solar panels maintain operation in every season.
Cups spinning slow or not spinning
Check for debris or ice in cups.
Be sure cups are below mast holder.
Check mounting location. Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from reaching the sensor.
The mast should not be more than 1¼ inch thick.
In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 4-6ft above the highest point on the roof in order to clear
nearby obstructions and read accurately.
A 50 foot clearance in all directions is best.