La Crosse Technology V42-AU User manual

SET UP GUIDE
MODEL NUMBER V42-AU
Wi-Fi PROFESSIONAL
WEATHER STATION

When the screw is tight, gently pull up on
the cups to ensure they are secure.
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Table of Contents
BASICS
WIND
SENSORS
FORECAST
TEMP. AND HUMIDITY
SUPPORT
LA CROSSE VIEW
RAIN
APPENDIX
Initial Setup
Station Settings
Buttons
Time & Calendar Display
LCD Display Brightness
Auto-Dim Settings
Viewing Wind Data
Wind Speed Records
Customizable Alerts
Wind Cup Installation
Placement & Mounting
Rain Sensor Cleaning
Add-On Sensors
Viewing Your Forecast
Data
Viewing Extended
Forecasts Data
Moon Phase
Seasonal Trees
Trend Arrows
Viewing Temperature
& Humidity Data
Indoor Comfort Meter
Temperature & Humidity
Records
“Feels Like” Temperature
Customizable Alerts
Caution
Warranty & Patents
Connecting to the App
Connecting Your Station
Adding Your Sensors to
the App
Manually Add Sensors to
the App
Data Stream Technology
Viewing Rain Data
Rainfall Records
Customizable Alerts
Specifications
Dimensions
Coin Cell Battery
Recycling & Disposal
Factory Reset
Stay in Touch
We’re Here to Help
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Initial Setup
Installing the Wind Cups
Remove the Cyclone Sensor, Wind Cups,
and Mini Screwdriver from the package.
Take note of the flat edges located on the
head of the Cyclone Sensor and underside
of the Wind Cups.
Carefully tighten the screw on the side of the
cups using the Mini Screwdriver. The screw
should tighten into the flat edge of the post.
Align the flat edges and place the Wind
Cups on top of the Cyclone Sensor.
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SENSORS
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Connecting to the App
LA CROSSE VIEW
Download the La Crosse View App
Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free
La Crosse View app onto your mobile device.
Launch the App
Connecting Your Station to the App
Open the La Crosse View app. Follow the on-screen setup
instructions to create an account, add new devices, and connect
your station to your Wi-Fi network.
Stay connected to your home anytime, anywhere with the
La Crosse View app.
Monitor your home environment and set custom alerts to notify
you when conditions change.
Connecting your station is optional and the display will function
as a standalone unit without the Wi-Fi connection. However, we
recommend connecting during the initial setup, as it will save you
time and allows access to some advanced features right away.
Stay Connected to Your Home
Anytime, Anywhere.
Now that you’ve created your La Crosse View account, it’s time to add your station into your
account and connect it to your home router using the La Crosse View app.
NOTE: For the steps listed on the next page, you’ll need your Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
and password. Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Initial Setup
BASICS
Power Jack
Power Up
Note: It may take up to 10 minutes for the sensor data to appear on your station’s screen.
Thermo-Hygro Sensor: Install 2 fresh “AA” batteries according to polarity and replace battery cover.
The blue LED light will flash when transmitting.
Cyclone Sensor: Install 3 fresh “AA” batteries according to polarity and replace battery cover.
Weather Station: Insert the 5V Power Adapter into an outlet, and then plug it into the Power Jack
on the bottom of the station. Next, remove the Insulation Tab from the Station’s Battery Compartment.
About 30 seconds after powering the station on, it will automatically enter the Settings Menu.
See page 08 for more details.
Back of Station
(V42-AU)
Bottom of Cyclone Sensor
(LTV-WSDR1So)
Thermo-Hygro Sensor
(LTV-TH5i)
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Adding & Connecting Your Station to Wi-Fi
Checking Your Station’s Wi-Fi Status
Press the SET button on the top of the station to view your Wi-Fi Status.
Having Trouble Connecting to Wi-Fi?
The app should guide you through the best method for your Wi-Fi network and router. However,
if you have trouble connecting, please go to: bit.ly/wifi_questions or scan the QR code. This will
explain additional connectivity options, including connecting by WPS or contacting our technical
support team for further assistance.
ALL OK CONNECTED
Your station is connected to your
Wi-Fi network and its data should
be available on the station and
in the app.
SEE APP TO CONNECT
Check the app for notifications.
NO WEATHER SERVICE
Your Internet weather and time
services are not connecting.
These should resolve on their
own, please be patient.
LOST WIFI
Check your router and network
connections.
The La Crosse View app is required to connect the station to your Wi-Fi network. Download, install,
and log into your La Crosse View account first.
New User Initial Setup: When first setting up your
station, the app will lead you through a series of
instructions to help get your station added into your
account and connected to your home Wi-Fi network.
Manually Add & Connect Display: After the initial walkthrough,
stations can be added and connected via the Devices tab in the
app’s main menu. Simply tap the Add Device or +button at the
bottom of the Devices page in the app.
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Follow the initial app instructions or manually add the display into your account.2.
Next, the app will prompt you to use your phone to scan the device ID barcode located on the back of
the station. Please note, adding a device to your account and connecting it to Wi-Fi are two dierent
steps. You can complete either step separately if you have any trouble.
When connected, the station will beep, and time and forecast information should populate on the
display. The indicator will also become solid.
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LA CROSSE VIEW
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* This step is only required if you do not receive the Add
Device notification within the app.
Prior to mounting/positioning your sensors, make sure your
station is receiving sensor data.
Upon getting the station connected to your Wi-Fi network, the app will
explain how your connected sensor should be brought in. Within the next
15 minutes, you should receive an Add Device notification in your app.
This is indicated by the Red Cloud and the numbers inside of it. Tap this
icon to begin adding your sensor into the app.
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Manually Add Your Sensors to the App*
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Open your La Crosse View app. On the
Main Menu, scroll to ADD/EDIT and select
DEVICES.
Scan the Barcode on your Sensor or type
in the Device ID manually.
Confirm the sensor image and Device
ID and add a Device Name and Location
Name. Select DONE.
On the Devices page, select the ADD
DEVICE or PLUS (+) button.
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Please wait up to 15 minutes
for your additional devices
to connect to your account.
If you do not receive device
notifications, go to the Main Menu
and select Add/Edit Devices to
add your devices separately.
Check the notification icon when
your devices are ready to add.
Adding Your Sensors to the App
LA CROSSE VIEW
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Station Settings
BASICS
About 30 seconds after powering the station on, it will automatically enter the Settings Menu.
Use the steps below to navigate the menu and get your station working the way you’d like.
Settings Menu Order
 Greeting/HELLO
 Language (English/Spanish/French/German)
 Beep ON/OFF
 12/24 Hour Time Format
 Hour | Minute | Year | Month | Date
 Calendar Order Month/Date or Date/Month
 Temperature Units (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
 Temperature Decimal ON/OFF
 Wind Speed Units (KMH/MPH)
 Wind Direction (Letters/Degrees)
 Rainfall (Millimeters/Inches)
 THANK YOU
Important: Settings such as language and units of measure must
be set manually within the station’s Settings Menu. These are not
controlled by the La Crosse View app.
The language selected will aect menu instructions as well as
weekday and month readouts.
Weekday will set automatically after year, month, and date
settings are adjusted.
When in 24 hour time format, seconds will show in place of
AM/PM markings.
If you’re connected to Wi-Fi, the time/date will automatically
update from the Internet. See pages 04-06 for more info.
Navigating the Settings Menu
To manually set language, time/date, and other
settings, hold the SET button to enter the
Settings Menu.
1.
Use the +/- buttons on the top of the station to
adjust the values.
2.
Press the SET button to confirm your selection
and move to the next setting.
3.
You may exit the Settings Menu at any time by
pressing the LIGHT button on the front of the
station.
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1. ALERTS: Hold to enter Alert Settings. Press to confirm and move to next item. Use the + or - buttons to arm
or disarm an alert.
2. SENSOR: Press to view sensor ID numbers. While viewing, hold the MINUS (-) button delete the sensor.
3. TEMP: Press to view Temp. & Humidity History. While viewing, hold the MINUS (-) button to reset history value.
Hold to search for Outdoor Sensor.
4. SET: Press to view Wi-Fi status. Hold to enter the Settings Menu.
5. PLUS/MINUS (+/-): Use to adjust values. When in Alert Settings, press to arm/disarm alert.
6. WIND: Press to view Wind Speed History. While viewing, hold the MINUS (-) button to reset the history value.
7. RAIN: Press to view Rain History. While viewing, hold the MINUS (-) button to reset the history value.
8. FORECAST: Press to see Daily or Hourly Forecast. Hold to auto-scroll forecast data.*
9. LIGHT: Press to adjust backlight or to exit settings. Hold to enter Auto-Dim settings.
10. WIFI: Press during initial setup for Wi-Fi Connection. Hold to re-enter Configuration Mode and clear previous
Wi-Fi settings.
Front of Station Back of Station
Buttons
BASICS
* Your display must be connected to Wi-Fi to receive Daily/Hourly forecast information.

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BASICS
Time & Calendar Display
Data Stream Technology®
Data Streams allow you to see additional AccuWeather information in the time & calendar
section on the LCD. Learn how to set these up in our video here: bit.ly/datastream_vid
1. 12/24 HOUR TIME: Time will automatically update when
connected to Wi-Fi.
2. WI-FI ICON ( ): Indicates active Wi-Fi connection.
3. AUTO-DIM ICON ( ): Indicates active Auto-Dim setting.
4. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ( ): Appears when station
battery needs to be replaced.
5. CALENDAR: Select order (Month/Date or Date/Month)
in the Settings Menu.
* Your display must be connected to Wi-Fi to receive Data Stream information.
Check the La Crosse View app
for a comprehensive list of
Data Stream options.
Stream Options Examples:
•UV Index
•Sunrise/Sunset Times
•Chance of Thunderstorms
•Air Quality
•Personal Message
Adjusting the LCD Display Brightness
Press and release the LIGHT button on the front
of the station to adjust the backlight intensity.
There are 4 brightness levels, plus an o option.
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LCD Display Brightness
BASICS
Auto-Dim Settings
Program your display to automatically dim during preselected times.
1. Hold the LIGHT button to enter the Auto-Dim
Settings Menu.
2. Press the +/- buttons to turn the Auto-Dim
feature on/o. Press LIGHT to confirm.
3. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the starting
hour. Press LIGHT to confirm.
4. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the stopping
hour. Press LIGHT to confirm and exit.
Note: Only the hour can be set. The Auto-Dim Icon ( ) will appear on the LCD when the Auto-Dim feature
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Note: The Forecast Icons may not represent your current weather. They are a future prediction of weather to come over
the next 12 hours.
Viewing Your Forecast Data
FORECAST
When using as a standalone station, the display uses changes in barometric pressure to predict your
weather to come. This is represented by the 6 forecast scenes below. High and low temperatures will
come from the Thermo-Hygro Sensor.
Watch our Forecast Icon Video for more details: bit.ly/forecast_vid
When connected to Wi-Fi, the station will receive additional weather icons, chance of precipitation values,
and future forecast information. These enhanced features are powered by:
Additional forecast scenes include:
Sunny
Sunny
Light Snow
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Snow
Snow
T-Storms
Fog
Rain
Light Rain
Windy
T-Storms
Rain
Ice
Clouds
Clouds
Wintry Mix
Tip: The icon will appear in the top left corner of the forecast section when your display is connected and receiving
AccuWeather forecast data.
Viewing Your Forecast Data
FORECAST
Spring (Sept. 1st to Nov. 30th) Summer (Dec. 1st to Feb. 28th) Fall (Mar. 1st to May 31st) Winter (June 1st to Aug. 31st)
This station displays 12 phases based on the lunar calendar:
New Moon
Small Waxing Crescent
Large Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Small Waxing Gibbous
Large Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Large Waning Gibbous
Small Waning Gibbous
Last Quarter
Large Waning Crescent
Small Waning Crescent
* The station must be connected Wi-Fi to activate the extended forecast and day/night forecast features.
Seasonal Trees
Trend Arrows
Extended Forecast Examples
Moon Phase
When clear or partly clear conditions are predicted, the sun icon will show during daylight hours (7:00am to 6:59pm)
and the moon phase icon will show during nighttime hours (7:00pm to 6:59am).* The times the sun and moon icons
appear are pre-programmed and cannot be adjusted.
The foliage scene in the forecast section changes seasonally. The dates are pre-programmed.
The Trend Arrows represent changes in pressure
over the past 3 hours.
Viewing Extended Forecast
Press and release the FORECAST button to toggle through
your next 12 hours and next 7 days of forecast data.*
Rapid
Increase
Steady
Pressure
Slow
Increase
Slow
Decrease
Rapid
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Viewing Wind Data
WIND
1. WIND SPEED ALERT ( ): Appears if a wind speed alert is set & active.
2. RECEPTION INDICATOR ( ): Indicates if the station is receiving data from the Cyclone Sensor.
3. CURRENT WIND SPEED: The top wind speed in the past 31 seconds.
4. TOP WIND SPEED: The top wind speed in the past 60 minutes.
5. CURRENT WIND DIRECTION: Choose between cardinal points (letters) or degrees in the Settings Menu.
6. COMPASS ROSE: Displays cardinal direction with animated arrows (16 directions total).
7. PREVAILING DIRECTION: Prevailing Wind Direction over the past hour.
WIND
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24 Hour Record Example 1 Month Record Example 1 Year Record Example
Wind Speed Records
When viewing the monthly record, press and release
the PLUS (+)button to toggle through the current
month and past 11 months of top speed records.
Press and release the WIND button to view
wind speed records.
Next, hold the MINUS (-)button until dashes
appear on the LCD. This reading will now
reset to the current wind value.
Reset Wind Records
Viewing Wind Speed Records
Press and release the WIND button on the top of the
station to toggle through wind speed records with
time and date stamps.
This station measures high wind speed records for the past 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, and 1 year.

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Viewing Rain Data
RAIN
1. RAIN ALERT ( ): Appears if a rain alert is set & active.
2. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ( ): Indicates the batteries in the Cyclone Sensor should be replaced soon.
3. RECEPTION INDICATOR ( ): Indicates if the station is receiving data from the Cyclone Sensor.
4. RAINFALL READING: Current rainfall total.
5. RAIN INTERVAL: Indicates rain time interval currently shown on the display (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days,
month, year, and total since start up).
6. AUTO-SCROLL ICON ( ): Icon will appear when the rain readings auto-scroll setting is active.
7. RAIN GRAPH: A visual representation of your rainfall totals.
Viewing Rain Data
RAIN
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Rain Graph
The Rain Graph has 10 segments which change based
on rainfall totals. The scale values automatically adjust
when over 25.4 mm (1-inch ) of rain is measured.
Days Since Last Rain
After 24 hours of no rainfall, the station will start counting
days without rain.
Rainfall readings can be viewed by pressing the rain button.
When new rainfall occurs, your station will automatically
switch back to the last rainfall reading viewed.
Rainfall Auto-Scroll Option
Program your station to toggle through all available rainfall data.
Press and release the RAIN button until
AUTOSCROLL appears on the LCD.
The Auto-Scroll Icon ( ) located in the rain
section will appear when active.
Up to 25.4mm
Example
Over 25.4 mm'
Example
Note: If over 999 mm (70 Inches) is measured, the graph will
appear full.
To deactivate the Auto-Scroll option, press and release the RAIN button until the
Auto-Scroll Icon ( ) disappears. The station will stay on your current selection.

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Rainfall Records
RAIN
When viewing the monthly record, press and release the PLUS (+)button to toggle through the
current month and past 11 months of rainfall records.
Press and release the RAIN button to view
rainfall records.
Next, hold the MINUS (-)button until dashes
appear on the LCD. This reading will now
reset to the current rainfall value.
Reset Rainfall Records
Past 1 Hour
Updates Every 5 Minutes
Month
Resets at the Start of Every Month
7 Days
Last 7 Days
|
Updates at Midnight
Total
Total Rainfall Since Powered On or Reset
Past 24 Hours
Running Total
|
Updates Every Hour
Year
Resets at the Start of the Calendar Year
Viewing Rainfall Records
Example Rainfall Records
Press and release the RAIN button on the top of the
station to toggle through rainfall records with time and
date stamps.
See rainfall records for the past hour, 24 hours, 7 days, month, year, and total since start up.
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Indoor Comfort Meter (5 Levels): The white arrow at
the bottom of the meter indicates current comfort level.
1% to 25%RH: Very Dry
26% to 39%RH: Dry
40% to 75%RH: Comfortable
76% to 83%RH: Wet
84% to 99%RH: Very Wet
Viewing Temperature & Humidity Data
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
1. LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ( )
Indicates the batteries in the Thermo-Hygro Sensor
should be replaced soon.
2. RECEPTION INDICATOR ( )
Indicates if the station is receiving data from
the Thermo-Hygro Sensor.
3. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALERT ICONS ( )
Appear if a high ( ) or low ( ) alert is set & active.
4. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TREND ARROWS
Indicate temperature trend over the past 3 hours
5. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
Current outdoor temperature
6. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY ALERT ICONS ( )
Appear if a high ( ) or low ( ) alert is set & active.
7. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY TREND ARROWS
Indicate humidity trend over the past 3 hours
8. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY
Current outdoor humidity
9. INDOOR TEMPERATURE ALERT ICONS ( )
Appear if a high ( ) or low ( ) alert is set & active.
10. INDOOR HUMIDITY ALERT ICONS ( )
Appear if a high ( ) or low ( ) alert is set & active.
11. INDOOR TEMPERATURE
Current indoor temperature
12. INDOOR HUMIDITY
Current indoor humidity
13. INDOOR COMFORT METER
Indicates comfort based on indoor humidity