La Crosse Technology TX5U User manual

TX5U
Wireless Rain Gauge
Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page
Inventory of Contents 2
Additional Equipment 2
Detailed Setup Guide
Battery Installation 3
Mounting 3-4
Maintenance and Care 4
Specifications 4
Warranty Information 5-6
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS
1. The remote rain sensor.
2. Instruction manual and warranty card.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included)
1. 1 Philips screwdriver
2. 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries (for remote rain sensor)

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DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE FOR THE WIRELESS RAIN GAUGE
I) Battery Installation
Note: Batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems make sure that the batteries do
not spring free.
A) Remote Rainfall Sensor
1. Remove the flat-head screw and
battery cover located on the
underside of the base.
2. Observing the correct polarity
install two AA batteries.
3. Make sure the rubber weather seal
is in place and replace the battery
cover and screw.
4. Separate the base by turning the rainfall
collector in a counter-clockwise direction.
5. Remove the tape from the teeter-totter.
6. Replace the cover.
MOUNTING THE WIRELESS RAIN GAUGE
Note: To achieve true rainfall readings, avoid mounting in an area where rainfall run off will
land in the wireless rain gauge. We recommend that you mount the wireless rain gauge a
minimum of 12 inches off of the ground to avoid back splash from the ground. The sending
range is 80ft; obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal objects will reduce the range.
Place the wireless rain gauge in the desired location to test wireless reception before
permanently mounting.
I) Mounting The Rainfall Sensor
The rainfall sensor can be mounted in two ways:
•simply placing it in a desired location
•mounting it to a surface with screws
Ensure that the rainfall sensor is completely horizontal and stable.
1. Rotate the rainfall collector separating it from the base.
2. There are two cylindrical holes in the base to guide the mounting screws.
Battery compartment Battery cover
Teeter-
Totter

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3. Place the base over a desired mounting surface.
4. With a pencil mark the mounting surface through the cylindrical holes.
5. Where marked
start the screws.
6. Place the base over
mounting surface.
7. Install screws
through the
cylindrical holes
and into the started
holes on the
mounting surface.
8. Secure the screws,
ensuring that no
part of the base
can lift off the mounting surface.
9. Remove the manufacturers tape from the teeter-totter on the base. If this is not
done there will be no way to measure rainfall, and no measurement will display
on the indoor weather display.
10. Place the rainfall collector onto the base.
11. Place the 3 tabs (on the rainfall collector) into the tab slots (on the base) and turn
counter-clockwise.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
•Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the
units.
•Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents;
they may mark the displays and casings.
•Do not submerge in water.
•Do not subject the units to unnecessary heat or cold by placing them in the oven or freezer.
•Opening the casings invalidates the warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitting Frequency 433MHz
Transmitting range Maximum 80 feet (25m) open space
Batteries—(Alkaline recommended)
Remote rain sensor 2 x AA, 1.5V
Dimensions: (L x W x H)
Remote rain sensor 5.19in diameter x 7.20in high
(132mm diameter x 183mm high)
Battery life Approximately 1 year

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America
and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse
Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse
Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to
La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or
reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts
and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are
not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or
examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La
Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the
owner of the product to a USA address only.
Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following
specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable
and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3)
damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow
instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations
by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other
than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a
signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and
does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims
based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS
PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow
the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:
La Crosse Technology
2809 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:
[email protected]
(warranty work)
[email protected]
(information on other products)
web:
www.lacrossetechnology.com
All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using
electronic, mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher.

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This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections
made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences.
All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.
FCC ID: OMO-01TX (transmitter)
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.