La Crosse Technology V50AU User manual

SET UP GUIDE
Wi-Fi PROFESSIONAL
WEATHER STATION
MODEL NUMBER V50AU

Table of Contents
RAINBASICS LA CROSSE VIEW
Positioning Your Sensor
Viewing Your Rain Data
Cleaning & Storage
Initial Setup
Station Settings
Buttons
LCD Display Brightness
Auto-Dim Settings
Connecting to the App
Connecting Your Station
Adding Your Sensor to
the App
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06
07
08
08
TEMP. & HUMIDITY (TH)
Viewing Your TH Data
History Records
“Feels Like” Temp.
Add-on Sensors
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16
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19
APPENDIX
Specifications
Warranty
Recycling & Disposal
Cautions/Statements
Patents
Factory Reset
Stay in Touch
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21
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20-22
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22
03
04
05
FORECAST
Seasonal Trees
Standalone Forecast Icons
Enhanced Forecast Data
Daily/Hourly Forecast
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17
18
18
PRESSURE
Relative Pressure 16
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09
10
WIND
Positioning Your Sensor
Installation Options
Viewing Your Wind Data
History Records
Wind Speed Alert
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12
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14
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APPENDIX

02
Initial Setup
Power Up
Note: It may take up to 10 minutes for your sensor data to appear on your
station’s screen.
BASICS
1. Unlatch the Locking Tabs on the sides of the Rain Sensor to remove the Funnel.
Then install 2 “AA” batteries into the Battery Compartment.
2.
3.
Install 3 “AA” batteries into the Battery Compartment of your Breeze Pro Sensor.
Insert the Power Cord into a USB Power Adapter (not included), but sure the
adapter is securely plugged into a working outlet. Then insert the Power Jack
end into the back of the station. Remove the Insulation Tab from the station’s
Battery Compartment.
Bottom of Breeze Pro SensorInside of Rain Sensor Back of Station Power Jack

03
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.
Stay connected to your home anytime, anywhere
with the La Crosse View app.
Monitor home conditions and set alerts so your home
can get ahold of you when something seems o.
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
unlock all of the advanced features right away.
Launch the App
Open the La Crosse View app and follow the on-screen setup instructions.
Stay Connected to Your Home
Anytime, Anywhere.
For more information, scan the QR code or visit:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/view

04
Connecting Your Station
LA CROSSE VIEW
Connecting to Your Wi-Fi Network
Checking Your Station’s Wi-Fi Status
Press the SET button on the top of the station to view your Wi-Fi Status.
Now that you’ve created your La Crosse View account, it’s time to connect your station to
your home router using the La Crosse View app.
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 it 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 walk-through, stations can be added and
connected via the Devices tab in the app’s
main menu. Simply tap the Add Device or Plus
(+) button at the bottom of the Devices page
in the app.
1.
Follow the initial app instructions or manually add the display into your account.2.
When connected, the indicator on the display will become solid.3.
ALL OK CONNECTED: Your station is connected to your
Wi-Fi and its data should be available on the station and
in the app.
SEE APP TO CONNECT: Check your La Crosse View
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.

* This step is only required if you do not receive the Add Device notification within the app.
Prior to connecting to Wi-Fi and mounting your sensor, make sure your station is receiving sensor data. 05
Adding Your Sensor to the App
LA CROSSE VIEW
Upon getting the station connected to your Wi-Fi network, the next app screen
will explain how your connected sensor(s) should be added. 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(s) into the app.
123456-ABC
123456-ABC
1.
Manually Add Sensor Into the App*
3.
4.
2.
Open your La Crosse View app. On the Main Menu, go to ADD/EDIT
and select DEVICES.
Scan the Barcode on your Breeze Pro 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.

Station Settings
BASICS
** The default pressure reading is 1013 hPa (29.92 INHg). The station will acclimate on it’s own if the
pressure number is not set. Learn more on page 16
* Rain data will be displayed in Inches when Fahrenheit is selected, and in Millimeters when Celsius is
selected within the Settings Menu.
Use the +/- buttons on the
top of the station to adjust
the values.
Press the SET button to
confirm selection and move
to next step.
You may exit the Settings
Menu at any time by pressing
the LIGHT button.
Settings Menu Order
Greeting • Language • Beep On/O • 24/12 Hour Time • Hour • Minute • Year
Month • Date • Calendar Order (Date/Month or Month/Date) •
Celsius/Fahrenheit*• Pressure Units (hPa/InHg) • Pressure Number Setting** •
Wind Speed Units (KMH or MPH) • Wind Direction (Letters or Degrees) •
Thank You
1.
2.
When the station is first powered on, it will begin searching for your outdoor
sensors, which should connect shortly.
To manually set your time, date, and other settings, hold the SET button to
enter the Settings Menu.
Notes: Weekday will set automatically after year, month, & date settings are adjusted.
If you’re connected to the Wi-Fi, the time and date will automatically update from the
Internet. See pages 3-4 for more information. 06

Buttons
BASICS
1. WIND ALERTS
Hold to enter Wind Alert Settings. Press to turn
Wind Alert on/o.
2. WIND
Press to view Wind Speed History. While viewing,
hold the MINUS button to reset the history value.
3. TEMP.
Press to view Temperature and Humidity History.
While viewing, hold MINUS button to reset the
history value. Hold to search for TH reading.
6. EXTRA
Press to toggle through rain, pressure, and extra
sensor data. Hold to add sensors. While viewing,
hold the MINUS button to delete the sensor.
9. DAILY/HOURLY
Press to see Daily or Hourly Forecast.
Hold to auto-scroll Forecast data.*
4. SET
Press to view Wi-Fi status. Hold to enter Settings
Menu.
7. SENSOR
Press to view sensor ID numbers. While
viewing, hold the MINUS button to delete the
sensor.
5. PLUS/MINUS (+/-)
Use to adjust values.
8. LIGHT
Press to adjust backlight. Hold to enter
Auto-Dim settings.
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Side View Back View
* Your display must be connected to Wi-Fi to receive Daily/Hourly forecast information. 07
10. WIFI
Press during initial setup for Wi-Fi
Connection (see app). Hold to re-enter
Configuration Mode and clear previous
Wi-Fi settings.

Please Note: Only the hour can be set.
LCD Display Brightness
Adjusting the LCD Display Brightness
Auto-Dim Settings
Press the LIGHT button to adjust the backlight intensity.
There are 4 brightness levels, plus an o option.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Hold the LIGHT button to enter
the Auto-Dim Settings Menu.
Program your display to automatically
dim during preselected times.
Press the +/- buttons to turn the
Auto-Dim feature on or o. Press
LIGHT to confirm.
Press the +/- buttons to adjust
the starting hour. Press LIGHT to
confirm.
Press the +/- buttons to adjust the
stopping hour. Press LIGHT to
confirm and exit.
The icon will appear on the LCD when the Auto-Dim feature activated.
BASICS
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09
Positioning the Rain Sensor
For Accurate Measurements
•Mount the Rain Sensor horizontally and ensure it’s level.
•For accurate readings, the sensor should be mounted in an
open area and more than 91.4cm (3ft) above the ground.
•Ensure the base of your Rain Sensor is not in a depression.
•This sensor has drainage holes in its base that allow it to
self empty.
•View sensor mounting video at: bit.ly/mounting_rain
Viewing Your 24 Hour Rain Data
•Your rain data will show in the Extra Sensor area.
Its values will reset to zero after 24 consecutive
hours of no additional rainfall.
•Press the EXTRA button to cycle through the
Pressure, Rain, or Extra Sensor data displayed
on the LCD.
•The Auto Scroll Icon ( ) indicates the display
will automatically switch between Extra Sensor and
Pressure readings.
Rain Data Example Pressure Example
RAIN
Please Note: Rainfall data can only be erased
with a factory restart or by manually deleting the
rain sensor from the display. For this reason, we
recommend waiting for 24 hours of no rainfall for
the unit to reset to zero on its own.