La Crosse Technology T85647 User manual

Model: T85647
Instructional Manual
DC:072116
Wireless Color Weather Station
Table of Contents
LCD Features .......................................................................
Buttons ...............................................................................
Setup .................................................................................
Atomic Time ........................................................................
Set Time, Date etc. ..............................................................
Alarm Time .........................................................................
Deactivate/Activate Alarm .....................................................
Snooze ...............................................................................
Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF) ........................................................
View MIN/MAX values ...........................................................
Heat Index | Dew Point | Mold Risk .........................................
Temperature Alerts ...............................................................
Arm | Disarm Alerts ..............................................................
Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows .....................................
Sensor Search .....................................................................
Forecast ..............................................................................
Forecast Trend Arrows ..........................................................
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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Alerts (HI-LO-OFF)
MIN/MAX | Low Battery
Trend Arrow
Indoor Temp
Mold Risk
MIN/MAX
Indoor Humidity
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Forecast Symbols
Forecast Trend
AM/PM
Atomic Tower | DST
Alarm/Snooze
Weekday
Month/Date
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Alerts (HI-LO-OFF)
MIN/MAX | Low Battery
Sensor Strength
Remote Temperature
Trend Arrow
Mold Risk
MIN/MAX
8Remote Humidity
Buttons
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LCD Features
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Atomic Time
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Setup
1. Insert 2-AA batteries (not included) into the TX141TH-Bv2 sensor.
Observe correct polarity.
2. Insert 5.0 volt AC cord into the outlet, then into the weather
station.
3. (Optional): insert 3-AAA batteries (not included) into the weather
station. Observe correct polarity.
4. Set time, date etc.
5. After 5 minutes, place sensor outside in a shaded location.
AA
AA
• The station will search for the atomic signal at UTC 7:00, 8:00,
9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• If there is no WWVB reception, the station will search for the atomic
time signal every 2 hours until the WWVB time is received.
• The atomic time signal icon will ash while searching. The tower
icon will be solid when it has connected.
• After reception, this station will only search for the atomic signal
after midnight.
• From normal time display, press and release the TIME SET button
to search for the WWVB time signal.
• Please be sure you have selected your time zone from the list in the
Settings menu. When the Atomic time signal is received, the station
will set to the time zone selected. Default is Eastern Time.
• For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
Atomic Time
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Set Time, Date, etc.
Note: Press one button at a time when setting the station.
To begin: Hold the TIME SET button 3 seconds, then release, to
enter the settings menu:
1. Atomic ON | OFF
2. Time Zone
AST
EST
CST
MST
PST
AKT
HAT
Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaskan
Hawaiian
Time Zone
When Atomic OFF is selected,
move directly to 12/24 hour time.
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Set the Time Zone to your
area for the hours to be correct.
• Hold the TIME SET button for 3 seconds to enter time set mode.
• Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust the values. Hold to
adjust quickly.
• Press and release the TIME SET button to conrm and move to the
next item.
Settings order:
1. WWVB ON/OFF
2. Time Zone
3. DST ON/OFF
4. 12H/24H
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date
10.Fahrenheit/Celsius
3. DST ON | OFF
4. 12Hour | 24 Hour

5. Hour | 6. Minutes
7. Year | 8. Month |9. Date
10. Fahrenheit | Celsius
Alarm Time
Alarm will be active when alarm
time is set.
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
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Note: Weekday will adjust when
year, month, and date are set.
Deactivate/Activate Alarm
• The alarm is active when set.
• 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
Inactive

Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF)
• When operating with the power cable, the backlight is adjustable:
HI-LOW-OFF.
• Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to adjust backlight.
• When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on
briey when the SNOOZE/LIGHT button is pressed.
All MIN/MAX temperature/humidity records
will reset automatically at 12:00 (midnight).
• Press and release the DOWN ARROW to
view indoor/remote minimum readings.
• Press and release the UP ARROW to
view indoor/remote maximum readings.
View MIN/MAX values
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• When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to
silence the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The snooze icon Zz will ash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the alarm for
24 hours.
Snooze
Heat Index | Dew Point | Mold Risk
• Press the HEAT/DEW button once to view remote Heat Index.
• Press the HEAT/DEW button twice to view remote Dew Point.
• Press the HEAT/DEW button a third time to view indoor and remote
Mold Risk (0, LOW, MED, HI)

Temperature Alerts
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Tip: Setting the alerts is one step. Arming the alerts is a
separate step (see below).
• Hold the ALERTS button for 3 seconds until the remote HI alert
value ashes.
• Press and release the ARROW 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:
1. Remote HI
2. Remote LO
3. Indoor HI
4. Indoor LO
Remote
HI
Remote
LO
Indoor
HI
Indoor
LO
Arm | Disarm Alerts
1. Press and release the ALERTS button so the remote HI alert
temperature shows and the word HI ashes.
• Press UP ARROW to arm
• Press DOWN ARROW to disarm
2. Press and release the ALERTS button to conrm and move to the
remote LO, indoor HI and indoor LO alerts.
3. A bell appears above and alert when armed.
4. If no alerts are active, OFF will show.
HI alert armed LO alert armed Alerts OFF

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 HEAT/DEW 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.
Forecast
1. The weather station offers these 6 forecast icons based on
barometric pressure.
2. When the forecast would normally be Rain or T-Storm and the
outdoor temperature is below 32°F, the forecast will show Snow.
Intelligent Weather Forecast:
This station learns. Please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration.
This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.
Six forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to predict
weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.
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Right Arrow: no change in past 3 hours
SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY RAIN T-STORM SNOW

Forecast Trend Arrows
Pressure is rising. Weather is expected to improve.
Pressure is falling. Weather is expected to worsen.
Low Battery
• Battery by Remote Temperature, replace batteries in the sensor.
• Battery by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the weather
station.
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Pressure is steady.
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

• 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:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
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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Specications
Indoor • Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• Humidity Range: 10% - 99% (RH)
Remote
• Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F
(-40°C to 60°C)
• Alkaline Batteries: -20°F to 140°F (-29°C to 60°C)
• Lithium Batteries: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Note: Temperatures below -20°F (-29°C) require
Lithium batteries in the remote sensor
• Humidity Range: 10% - 99% (RH)
• Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters)
RF 433MHz (open air)
Power
• Weather Station Primary AC Power:
5.0 volt AC power adapter
• AC6 Adapter No.: GPU280500150WAOO
• Optional/Battery Backup:
3-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries (not included)
Battery
Life
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
2-AA, IEC, LR6, batteries (not included)
• Weather Station Battery Backup:
Battery life is over 36 months when using the AC
adapter for primary power
Dimensions
• Weather Station:
8.34” L x 1.03” W x 5.48” H
(21.18 x 2.61 x 13.92cm)
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
1.57” W x 5.12” T x 0.79” D
(4.0cm W x 13.0cm T x 2.0cm D)
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
Battery life is over 12 months when using
reputable battery brands
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Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
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