La Crosse Technology V61 User manual

SET UP GUIDE
Wi-Fi PROFESSIONAL
WEATHER STATION
MODEL NUMBER V61

Table of Contents
RAINBASICS LA CROSSE VIEW
ALERTS
PRESSURE
EXTRA SENSORS
Positioning Your Sensor
Cleaning & Storage
Rain Readings
Reset Individual Rain Readings
Days Since Last Rain
Initial Setup
Station Settings
Buttons
LCD Display Brightness
Auto-Dim Settings
Connecting to the App
Adding & Connecting Your Station
Adding Your Sensors to the App
Customizable Alerts
Activating/Deactivating Alerts
Alert Sounds
Relative Pressure
Add-On TH Sensor
Add-On Sensor Info
Adding an Extra Sensor
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Initial Setup
Power Up
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06
07
08
08
TEMP. & HUMIDITY (TH)
Viewing Your TH Data
Temperature & Humidity Records
“Feels Like” Temperature
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18
18
24
25
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APPENDIX
SUPPORT
Specifications
Warranty
Recycling & Disposal
Cautions/Statements
Support Information
Patents
Factory Reset
Stay in Touch
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27
27
27-28
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29
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04
05
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20
20
09
10
11
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12
WIND
Positioning Your Sensor
Installation Options
Viewing Your Wind Data
Wind Speed Graph
History Records
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Note: When the station is first powered on, it will begin searching for your sensors,
which will connect within 10 minutes.
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 5V Power Adapter into an outlet, and then plug it into the Power Jack
on the back of the station. Next, remove the Insulation Tab from the station’s
Battery Compartment.
Bottom of Breeze Pro Sensor Back of StationInside of Rain Sensor
Power Jack
FORECAST
Standalone Forecast Icons
Moon Phase
AccuWeather Forecast Data
Daily/Hourly Forecast
Precipitation & HI/LO Temperature
Precipitation Graph
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Connecting to the App Adding & Connecting Your Station to Wi-Fi
LA CROSSE VIEW 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 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.
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.
Now that you’ve created your La Crosse View account, it’s time to add your station into your account
and connect your station 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.
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/v61_wifi 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 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 walk-through, 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.
1.
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 after if you have any trouble.
When connected, the station will beep, and time and forecast information should populate on the
display. The indicator will become solid.
3.
4.

Station Settings
BASICS
* 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.
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 (Fahrenheit/Celsius)
• Temperature Decimal or No Decimal
• Pressure Units (InHg/hPa)
• Pressure Number Setting
The default pressure reading is 29.91 INHg (1013 hPa).
The station will acclimate on it’s own if the pressure
number is not set. Learn more on page 19
• Wind Speed Units (MPH/KPH)
• Wind Direction (Letters/Degrees)
• Rainfall (Inches or Millimeters)
• THANK YOU
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Adding Your Sensors to the App
LA CROSSE VIEW
Upon getting the station connected to your Wi-Fi network, the app will explain
how your connected sensors 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
sensors into the app.
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123456-ABC
123456-ABC
1.
Manually Add Sensors Into the App*
3.
4.
2.
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.
When the station is first powered on, it will begin searching for your sensors, which should
connect within 10 minutes.
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.
When a language is selected, the following instructions and
weekday will be presented in that language.
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 3-4 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.
4.

Buttons
BASICS
1. ALERTS: Hold to enter Alert Settings. Press to
confirm and move to next item.
2. WIND: Press to view Wind Speed History.
While viewing, hold the MINUS button to reset
the history value.
3. SET: Press to view Wi-Fi status. Hold to enter
Settings Menu.
* Your display must be connected to Wi-Fi to receive Daily/Hourly forecast information.
Please Note: Only the hour can be set.
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LCD Display Brightness
Auto-Dim Settings
Program your display to automatically dim during preselected times.
The icon will appear on the LCD when the Auto-Dim feature is activated.
BASICS
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6. TEMP: Press to view Temp. & Humidity History.
While viewing, hold MINUS button to reset the
history value. Hold to search for TH reading.
7. RAIN: Press to view Rain History. While viewing,
hold the MINUS button to reset the history value.
5. EXTRA SENSOR: Press to view sensor ID
numbers. Hold to add sensors. While viewing,
hold the MINUS button delete the sensor.
4. PLUS/MINUS (+/-): Use to adjust values.
When in Alert Settings, press to arm/disarm alert.
10.WIFI: Press during initial setup for Wi-Fi
Connection. Hold to re-enter Configuration
Mode and clear previous Wi-Fi settings.
Adjusting the LCD Display Brightness
Press the LIGHT button on the front of the station
to adjust the backlight intensity. There are 4
brightness levels, plus an o option.
1. Hold the LIGHT button to enter
the Auto-Dim Settings Menu.
2. Press the +/- buttons to turn the
Auto-Dim feature on or 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.
Front of Station Back of Station
8. FORECAST: Press to see Daily or Hourly
Forecast. Hold to auto-scroll Forecast data.*
9. LIGHT: Press to adjust backlight. Hold to enter
Auto-Dim settings.

Cleaning Your Rain Sensor
Winter Storage Options
•Leaves, grass, or other debris may need
to be removed periodically from the funnel
of your Rain Sensor.
•Be sure to check inside your Rain Sensor
as well. Insects or dirt can begin to restrict
the movement of the Rocker.
•Unlatch the Locking Tabs on the side
of the Rain Sensor to remove the Funnel.
This will allow you to easily clean each part
separately.
•Remove batteries and store in a safe place.
•Remove batteries and cover in place.
•Leave outside, uncovered. While the Rain
Sensor cannot accurately record snowfall,
when the snow melts the water will be
counted as rain.
•The Rain Sensor is self-emptying, so water
should not freeze inside.
Rain Sensor Cleaning & Storage
RAIN
Locking Tabs
Rocker
Battery
Compartment
Funnel
•This Rain Sensor is designed for outdoor
use and will withstand temperatures below
freezing.
For Accurate Measurements
•Mount the Rain Sensor horizontally
and ensure it’s level.
•The sensor should be mounted more
than 3 feet (91.4 cm) above ground.
•Your Rain Sensor needs to be in an
open area for accurate readings.
•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.
•For more info, watch our sensor mounting
video here: bit.ly/mounting_rain
Position Your Rain Sensor
RAIN
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Viewing Your Rain Data
RAIN
Press the RAIN button to view Rainfall Records
and/or initiate the Auto-Scroll function.
When viewing the monthly total, press the +button
to toggle through the past 11 months’ rainfall.
1 HOUR: Last hour of rainfall. Example: if current time
is 6:49, 1HR rain is the accumulated total between
5:50 and 6:49.
7 DAYS: Rainfall from the last 7 consecutive 24HR
readings. Updates each day at midnight.
1 YEAR: Current month’s rainfall plus the past 11
monthly totals.
24 HOURS: A running total for the past 24 hours of
accumulated rain. This will update at the top of each
hour.
1 MONTH: Current Month Total (Jan. 1 to Jan. 31).
This will reset to zero & the start of each new
calendar month.
TOTAL: Total rainfall since the station was powered
on or last reset.
Rain Readings
RAIN
Reset Individual Rain Records
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 rain starts it will automatically switch
back to last rainfall reading unit.
When new rainfall occurs, your station will
automatically switch back to the last
rainfall reading viewed.
< Days Since Last Rain Example
Press the RAIN button to view individual Rainfall
Records.
Hold the - button to reset the Rainfall Record you
are viewing to zero.
Example 7-Day Rainfall Total Example 1-Year Rainfall TotalExample 1-Hour Rainfall Total
RAIN AUTOSCROLL: When the Rain Auto-Scroll Icon is visible, the station will rotate through the
rain readings every 5 seconds. Press and release the RAIN button until the Rain Auto-Scroll Icon
disappears and the station will stay on the last rain reading viewed.

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Positioning the Breeze Pro Sensor
For Accurate Measurements
Included Mounting Accessories
•Ensure the sensor is mounted level with the Solar Panel facing
directly to the south. This will help optimize battery life and transmit
correct wind direction readings.
•Ideally, the Breeze Pro Sensor should be mounted on the tallest
object in your area. Avoid positioning the sensor in line or below
eaves, rooflines, trees, or other objects that may obstruct wind
readings.
•Make sure all screws on the Mounting Bracket, Winds Cups,
Wind Vane, and Battery Compartment are securely fastened.
•The sensor should be mounted with the Wind Cups on top.
Mast
The horizontal conduit where the sensor
attaches. This piece will connect to either
the Adjustable Base or Pole Adapter.
Adjustable Base
The main bracket used for mounting onto flat surfaces or with
added U-bolts (not included). The grooves and Hand Screw allow
the bracket to secure to angled surfaces while still ensuring the
Mast and sensor are level.
Hand Screw
Used to lock down and secure the Mast
to the Adjustable Base or Pole Adapter.
Alignment Arrows
Provide exact 90 or 180 degree
angles when aligned with the arrow
on the Mast.
Pole Adapter
Used in place of the Adjustable Base
for mounting on top of cylindrical
conduits.
1-Inch Maximum Pole Diameter
WIND
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Installation Options
For Accurate Measurements
Basic Assembly
Advanced Installation Options
Fence posts, poles, decks, and even mailboxes are all common mounting options due to their convenience.
Many users prefer these types of locations as the data they provide is accurate from their ground level
perspective. However, because wind in these spots is often aected by obstructions, the readings may
dier compared to local reporting stations.
Some advanced installation options include tripods, wall mounts, eave cross mounts, chimney mounts,
and many others. Any of these can be combined with U-bolts for attachment onto a tall cylindrical conduit
using our Adjustable Base. Please note that these advanced options will require additional equipment and
possibly professional help for best results.
The illustrations above are
not to scale and are for
informative purposes only.
La Crosse Technology is not
responsible for any damages
or injury that may occur during
installation.
U-Bolt Adapters
1B Pole
Adapter
1A.
1B.
2.
3.
Mount the Adjustable Base onto a flat surface
using the four long screws provided.
Secure the Pole Adapter to a cylindrical
conduit using the two smaller screws provided.
Insert the Mast into the Breeze Pro Sensor and
tighten the provided screws on the sides.
Use the Hand Screw to attach the Mast to either the Adjustable
Base or Pole Adapter. Ensure the sensor is level, facing south,
and securely fastened at all mounting points.
1A Adjustable Base
Tripod
Setup
Chimney
Mount
WIND

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Viewing Your Wind Data
WIND
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Wind Speed Graph
WIND
Viewing Wind Speed Records
Press the WIND button to toggle through
wind speed records with time and date
stamps.
Wind Speed records include: 24 hours,
7 days, 1 month, and 1 year data.
Monthly Wind Speed Record Example
Indicates station is receiving wind direction from the Breeze Pro Sensor
Indicates wind direction data
is provided by the internet
Indicates wind direction data is
provided by an add-on sensor
Your Wind Speed Graph will fill in colors based on the data from your sensor.
Wind Direction data can come from 2 dierent sources: Breeze Pro Sensor
(included), or from the Internet/AccuWeather (when connected to the La Crosse
View app). Corresponding icons will appear on the LCD to denote the data
source.
Wind Data Source Icons
1. PREVAILING DIRECTION: Prevailing Wind Direction
over the past hour
2. RECEPTION ICON: Indicates if the station is
receiving data from the sensor
4. WIND SPEED GRAPH: Visual representation of
Wind Speed from Sensor
5. CURRENT WIND SPEED: The top wind speed in
the past 31 seconds
6. WIND SPEED ALERT: Appears if a wind speed
alert is set and active
7. TOP WIND SPEED: The top wind speed in the
past 60 minutes
8. WIND CUP ANIMATION: Wind Cups will spin fast
at speeds above 5 MPH
3. WIND DIRECTION: Choose between cardinal points
(letters) or degrees in the Settings Menu for Current
Wind Direction
1 MPH
(2 KMH)
Over 2 MPH
(3 KMH)
Over 3 MPH
(5 KMH)
Over 4 MPH
(7 KMH)
Over 9 MPH
(15 KMH)
Over 10 MPH
(17 KMH)
Over 12 MPH
(20 KMH)
Over 14 MPH
(23 KMH)
Over 5 MPH
(9 KMH)
Over 6 MPH
(10 KMH)
Over 7 MPH
(12 KMH)
Over 8 MPH
(14 KMH)
Over 16 MPH
(26 KMH)
Over 20 MPH
(33 KMH)
Over 24 MPH
(39 KMH)
Over 25 MPH
(40 KMH)

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1. INDOOR TEMPERATURE
Indicates readings are provided
by an add-on TH sensor
2. INDOOR HUMIDITY
Indicates if the station is
receiving data from the sensor
3. BREEZE SENSOR ICON
4. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
Indicates TH readings are
provided by the Breeze Pro
Sensor
6. DAILY FORECASTED HI & LO*
Based on current temp. & wind
speed (heat index/wind chill)
Current Outdoor Temperature
+ HI/LO Alert Icons
7. “FEELS LIKE” TEMPERATURE
Current Indoor Temperature
+ HI/LO Alert Icons
5. RECEPTION ICON
Daily Forecasted Highs & Lows
from AccuWeather*
9. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY
Current Outdoor Humidity
+ HI/LO Alert Icons
8. TH SENSOR ICON**
Current Indoor Humidity
+ HI/LO Alert Icons
* Your station must be connected to Wi-Fi to receive AccuWeather forecast data. If you’re not connected, outdoor
daily history records will be displayed instead.
** An add-on Thermo-Hygro (TH) Sensor must be connected to view readings separate from you Breeze Pro Sensor. 18
Temperature & Humidity Records
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
Viewing Records
Resetting Individual Temperature &
Humidity Records
Records Viewing Order
“Feels Like” Temperature
Press the TEMP button to toggle through
indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity
records with time and date stamps.
Press the TEMP button to view the individual
temperature & humidity values you’d like to reset.
Hold the MINUS (-) button until dashes appear.
This will reset the value to your current temperature
or humidity reading.
This reading indicates both Wind Chill and Heat index values when conditions
are met.
•Outdoor High Temperature
•Outdoor Low Temperature
•Outdoor High Humidity
•Outdoor Low Humidity
•Indoor High Temperature
•Indoor Low Temperature
•Indoor High Humidity
•Indoor Low Humidity
•“Feels Like” High Temperature
•“Feels Like” Low Temperature
•Dew Point
•Wind Chill: When temperature is below 50°F and there is 5 MPH sustained wind speed.
•Heat Index: When temperature is above 80°F.
•Current Temperature: When the temperature is between 50°F and 80°F, the reading will
remain the same as the outdoor value regardless of humidity or wind speed.
Decimal Display Option for
Indoor, Outdoor, & “Feels Like”
Temperature Readings
Program your desired display
option in the Settings Menu.