La Crosse Technology T83646v2 Operating and maintenance manual

Model: T83646v2
Instructional Manual
DC:071916
Wireless Weather Station
Table of Contents
LCD Features .......................................................................
Buttons ...............................................................................
Setup .................................................................................
Set Time, Date etc. ..............................................................
Alarm Time .........................................................................
Deactivate/Activate Alarm .....................................................
Snooze ...............................................................................
Heat Index | Dew Point | Mold Risk .........................................
Temperature Alerts ...............................................................
Arm | Disarm Alerts ..............................................................
Active Alerts ........................................................................
Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows .....................................
MIN | MAX Temperature/Humidity ............................................
Sensor Search ......................................................................
Channel Indicator | Auto scroll ...............................................
Setup with Multiple Sensors ...................................................
Moon Phase .........................................................................
Low Battery .........................................................................
Mount Temperature/Humidity Sensor ......................................
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................
Warranty and Support ...........................................................
Specications ......................................................................
Visit Us on Social Media ........................................................
FCC Statement ....................................................................
Canada Statement ...............................................................
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Moon Phase
Indoor Humidity
AM/PM
Alarm
Weekday
Month/Date
MIN | MAX
Low Battery
Sensor Strength | Channels
Remote Temperature
Indoor Temperature
Remote Humidity
Buttons
LCD Features
Time
Trend Arrow
Alerts (HI-LO)
Setup
1. Insert 2-AA batteries (not included) into the TX141TH-BCH sensor.
Observe correct polarity.
2. Insert 2-AA batteries (not included) into the weather station.
Observe correct polarity.
3. Set time, date etc.
4. After 5 minutes, place sensor outside in a shaded location.
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Mold Risk
Dew Point | Heat Index

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Set Time, Date, etc.
Tip: Press one button at a time when setting the station.
To begin: Hold the SETTINGS button 3 seconds, then release, to en-
ter the settings menu:
1. Beep ON | OFF
2. 12 Hour |24 Hour
• Hold, then release the SETTINGS button to enter time set mode.
• Press and release the +/- buttons to adjust the values. Hold to
adjust quickly.
• Press and release the SETTINGS button to conrm and move to the
next item.
Settings order:
1. Beep ON | OFF
2. 12/24 Hour Time
3. Hour
4. Minutes
5. Year
6. Month
7. Date
8. Fahrenheit/Celsius
9. Month/Day or Day/Month format
Note: Weekday & Moon Phase will adjust
when year, month, and date are set.
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5. Year | 6. Month |7. Date
8. Fahrenheit | Celsius
Alarm Time
1. Hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds to enter alarm settings.
2. The HOUR will ash.
3. Press the +/- buttons to adjust.
4. Press ALARM to conrm and move to the minutes
5. The MINUTES will ash.
6. Press the +/- buttons to adjust.
7. Press ALARM to conrm and exit settings.
Hour | Minutes
3. Hour | 4. Minutes
9. Month/Day | Day/Month
Tip: Station will default to normal time display if no
button is pressed for 10 seconds.
Setting the alarm time and activating the alarm are separate steps.
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Deactivate/Activate Alarm
• Press and release the ALARM button to view alarm time. Then press
and release the ALARM button to deactivate or activate the alarm.
• The alarm icon (bell) will show when active.
Active
ALARM
Inactive
• When the alarm sounds, press the ALARM button to silence the
alarm for 10 minutes.
• The snooze icon Zz will ash.
• Press any button except ALARM to silence the alarm for 24 hours.
• The alarm is a crescendo alarm that will run for 2 minutes then stop,
if no buttons are pressed.
Snooze
Heat Index | Dew Point | Mold Risk
Press the INFO button repeatedly to toggle between:
• Heat Index.
• Dew Point.
• Mold Risk.
Heat Index, Dew Point and Mold Risk indicators are available for up to
three remote locations (when using multiple remote sensors).
When using multiple sensors press the +button to view readings on a
different channel.
MOON PHASE
REMOTEINDOOR
ALARM
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SIGNAL
DM Y
MOON PHASE
REMOTEINDOOR
ALARM
CH
SIGNAL
DM Y
MOON PHASE
REMOTEINDOOR
ALARM
CH
SIGNAL
DM Y
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Temperature/Humidity Alerts
Tip: Setting the alerts is one step. Arming the alerts is a
separate step (see below).
• Hold, then release the ALERTS button until the Indoor Humidity HI
alert value ashes.
• Press and release the +/- buttons to adjust the value. Hold to
adjust quickly.
• Press and release the ALERTS button to conrm and move to the
next alert.
Alert order:
Arm | Disarm Alerts
1. Press and release the ALERTS button so the Indoor Humidity HI
alert shows.
• Press +/- buttons to arm or disarm.
2. Repeat step 1 to arm/disarm the other alerts.
3. The triangle alert icon shows when armed.
Indoor Humidity HI | LO
Indoor Temperature HI | LO
Remote Humidity HI | LO
Remote Temperature HI | LO
• When an alert is ringing, corresponding alert icon will ash.
• The alert will beep once per minute, until the temperature or
humidity is out of alert range.
• Press any button to stop alert sound. The alert icon will show solid.
Active Alerts
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Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows
The temperature and humidity trend indicators update with every 30
minutes and look back over the past 3 hours.
• Change in temperature (2°F / 1°C).
• Change in humidity (3%RH).
• 3 hrs comparison which changes on every 1/4 hour
E.g.: At 1:00 -compare to 10:00 data; at 1:30 -compare to 10:30 etc.
Up Arrow: risen in past 3 hours
Down Arrow: fallen in past 3 hours
Sensor Search
• Hold the INFO button for 3 seconds to search for the remote
temperature/humidity sensor.
• The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is
received, or for 3 minutes if no signal available.
Right Arrow: no change in past 3 hours
MIN | MAX Temperature/Humidity
The station automatically resets minimum and maximum values daily
at midnight (12:00 AM).
• Press and release the MINMAX/- button to view minimum and
maximum values.
• Hold the MINMAX/- button to manually reset minimum and
maximum values.
MOON PHASE
REMOTEINDOOR
ALARM
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SIGNAL
DM Y
MOON PHASE
REMOTEINDOOR
ALARM
CH
SIGNAL
DM Y
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Setup with Multiple Sensors
Channel Indicator | Auto scroll
• Press the PLUS button to view remote sensor channels.
• The weather station will automatically scroll through the channels
when the circling arrows show below the channel number.
• Press and release the PLUS button to lock the weather station into
one channel.
Note: When multiple remote sensors are used, Heat Index,
Dew Point and Mold Risk will be available for each remote sensor.
Channel Indicator Channel Scroll
The weather station will accommodate up to three remote sensors
(TX141TH-BCH).
To connect multiple remote sensors to the weather station:
1. Remove the battery cover from all the sensors.
2. Set the rst remote sensor to Channel 1 and insert 2 AA batteries.
3. Set the second remote sensor to Channel 2 and insert 2 AA
batteries.
4. Set the third remote sensor to Channel 3 and insert 2 AA batteries.
5. Hold the INFO button on the weather station for 5 seconds.
The weather station will search for all remote sensors.
6. Press the TX button on each remote sensor to transmit RF signal.
7. When RF connection is established, the temperature & humidity for
each of the selected channels will appear on the main unit.
8. Allow the sensors and the weather station to stay 5-10 feet apart
for 15 minutes to establish a solid connection.
9. Install the battery covers on each sensor.
10. After 15 minutes place the remote sensors in shaded locations.
Press and release the PLUS button to view channel 1, 2 or 3 on the
weather station when multiple sensors are used.
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Low Battery
• Battery by Remote Temperature, replace batteries in the sensor.
• Battery by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the weather
station.
Indoor use: Mount the Remote Sensor indoors to monitor
high mold risk areas like in a crawl space or basement.
• The maximum wireless transmission range to the
weather station is over 300 feet (91 meters) in open air.
• Walls or oors decrease the transmission range.
Outdoor use:
• Be sure the remote sensor is mounted vertically.
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the
sensor and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
• Mount the 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 remote sensor is mounted vertically to drain
moisture.
• The maximum wireless transmission range is over 300
feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or
oors.
Mount Temperature/Humidity Sensor
MOON PHASEMOON PHASE
MOON PHASE
MOON PHASE
MOON PHASE
MOON PHASE
MOON PHASEMOON PHASE
MOON PHASE
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Moon Phase
Moon phase is based on the
lunar calendar and the time and
date set on the weather station.
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• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable
for intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to
battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
Care and Maintenance
Warranty and Support
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty
(from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing
defects in materials & workmanship.
Before returning a product, please contact our friendly
customer support with questions or visit our online help:
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Product Registration:
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View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Protected under U.S. Patents: 5,978,738 | 6,076,044 | RE43903
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