La Crosse Technology Wireless Rain Station User manual

SET UP GUIDE
MODEL: 724-1409v2
Wireless Rain Station

Table of Contents
Power Up
Settings Menu
Custom Display
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BASICS RAIN APPENDIX
Rain Readings
Reset Rain Readings
Rain Cylinder Graph
Rain History
24-Hour Rain Alert
Deactivate Alert
Positioning Rain Sensor
Cleaning Rain Sensor
Winter Storage
Search for Rain Sensor
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Care & Maintenance
Specifications
Stay In Touch
We’re Here to Help
Warranty & Patents
California Statement
FCC Statement
Double Warranty Oer

Power Up
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1. Install 2 - AA batteries into your Rain Sensor.
2. Install batteries into your Rain Station.
3. Once the rain sensor is reading to your display, place it outside in an
open area.
See our mounting video: bit.ly/mounting_rain
724-1409v2
Rain Station
Rain Sensor:
•Flip down the locks on both sides of your rain sensor.
•Remove the funnel from the base to access the battery
compartment.
•Flip up the top of the battery compartment to open.
•Insert 2-AA batteries according to polarity markings.
•Lock everything back into position.
Station:
• Remove the battery cover (under the pull out stand).
• Insert 2-AA batteries according to polarity markings.
TX145R
Rain Sensor
Locking Tabs
Rocker
Battery
Compartment
Funnel

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Settings Menu
Weekday: Will set automatically when your Year,
Month, and Date are set.
1. Hold the HISTORY/TIME SET button until the display changes to
enter the Settings Menu.
2. Press and release the +or -button to adjust and the HISTORY/TIME
SET button to confirm and exit.
Settings Menu Order:
•Beep ON/OFF
•Hour
•Minutes
•12/24 Hour
•Year
•Month
•Date
•M/Day or Day/M
•Inches or MM
•ºF or ºC
Press and release the +/MODE
button to view Calendar or
Indoor Temperature.
Station will stay on selection.
Custom Display

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Rain Readings
Press the RAIN/ALERT button to view dierent rain readings. The time
and date will disappear for 20 seconds. Rainfall readings will stay on your
selection.
ONE HR:
•Rainfall that has accumulated during the past hour. Updates every 5 minutes.
24HR:
•Rainfall based on past 24 hours. At each full hour, 1 hour is recorded. This is a
running total.
7 DAYS:
•Rainfall of last 7 consecutive 24HR rain readings. Updates each day at 0:00.
Not a subject to the calendar. Be sure time is set.
MONTH:
•Current Month. Resets the first day of the month
YEAR:
•Current year starting January 1 total.
TOTAL:
•Total Rainfall since powered on or reset.
Note: As time passes without rain, the Now, One Hr, 24 Hrs, and 7 day rainfall totals will count
back to zero. This is normal.
NOW (rain drops will flash):
•Rain from the start of a rain event, until no rain has accumulated for 30
minutes. Resets to zero after 30 minutes of no additional rainfall.

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1. Press the RAIN/ALERT button to view rain readings:
(Now, One Hr, 24 Hrs, 7 Days, Month, Year or Total)
2. While viewing individual rain readings, hold the -/RESET button to reset
individual rainfall reading.
Note: This will not aect the 12 month history readings which are stored in memory.
Reset Rain Readings
Rain Cylinder Graph
The Rain Graph has 10 segments which
change based on rainfall totals. The scale
values automatically adjust when over
1-inch (25.4 mm) of rain is measured.
Note: If over 70 Inches (999 mm) is measured, the
graph will appear full.
•Rainfall History is viewable by the month for the past 12 months.
•Press and release the HISTORY/TIME SET button to view previous
month’s rainfall totals. HIST, Month, Year and Rainfall amount will show.
•The History by the month cannot be reset.
Rain History

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1. Hold the RAIN/ALERT button until the display changes to enter the alert
settings mode.
2. Alert OFF will show. Press and release the -or +/MODE button to turn
ON the rainfall alert.
3. When ON is selected the 24-hour rain alert value will show. Press and
release the -or +/MODE buttons to adjust.
4. Press and release the RAIN/ALERT button to confirm and exit.
24-Hour Rain Alert
Triggered Alert
•When an alert value is reached, the Alert Icon will flash on screen.
•The station will also beep 5 times each minute until the value moves out
of the alert range.
Deactivate Alert
1. Hold the RAIN/ALERT button until you see Alert ON.
2. Press and release the -or +/MODE button to turn alert OFF.
3. Press RAIN/ALERT to exit.

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Positioning Rain Sensor
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
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 sensor in a safe place.
•Remove batteries and cover the sensor where mounted.
•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.
•This Rain Sensor is designed for outdoor use and will
withstand temperatures below freezing.
Locking Tabs
Rocker
Battery
Compartment
Funnel

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If you are seeing “NO” or dashes for your rain readings, please try the
following steps:
1. Hold the SENSOR button to search for the rain sensor. The Reception
Indicator will begin to animate.
2. If after 3 minutes the sensor still isn’t connected, bring the sensor inside next to
the display and remove power from both the sensor and station.
3. Press any button on the station 20 times and leave the parts sit for a few
moments with the power o.
4. Install a new set of alkaline batteries into the sensor, then into your station.
5. If your outdoor data is still not appearing after these steps, please contact our
support sta. For additional help visit: bit.ly/basic_restart.
Search for Rain Sensor
When batteries of dierent brand or type are used together, or new and old batteries are used
together, some batteries may be over-discharged due to a dierence of voltage or capacity. This can
result in venting, leakage, and rupture and may cause personal injury.
•Do not mix Alkaline, Lithium, Standard, or Rechargeable battteries.
•Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
•Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new ones, or
batteries of dierent types.
•Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
•Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
•Remove batteries from product during periods of non-use. Battery leakage can cause corrosion
and damage to this product.
•Remove used batteries promptly.
•For recycling and disposal of batteries, and to protect the environment, please check the
internet or your local phone directory for local recycling centers and/or follow local government
regulations.
Care & Maintenance

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Specifications
RAIN STATION (724-1409v2)
• Indoor Temperature Range:
32°F to 99°F (0°C to37°C)
• Power Requirements:
2 “AA” Batteries (not included)
• Battery Life: Over 12 months
• Dimensions:
3.55” L x 1.19” W x 3.35” H
( 9.02 cm L x 3.02 cm W x 8.52 cm H)
RAIN SENSOR (TX145R)
• Rainfall Range:
0-393.6 in (0-9999mm)
• Transmission Range:
330 ft (100 m) open air
RF 433MHz
• Transmission Interval:
Every 45 seconds.
• Power Requirements:
2 “AA” Batteries (not included)
• Battery Life: Over 12 Months
• Dimensions:
7.16” L x 4.76” W x 5.24” H
(18.18 cm L x 12.08 cm W x 13.30 cm H)

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Stay in Touch!
If you require additional assistance, get in touch with our friendly
customer support team based in La Crosse, WI.
Phone: [phone]
Online: bit.ly/contact_techsupport
Self Help: bit.ly/724-1409v2_support
Our knowledgable customer support team is available:
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm CST
We’re Here to Help
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. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd, 2830 S. 26th St., La Crosse, WI 54601
For Full Warranty Details, Visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/warranty
Patents: www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/patents
Warranty & Patents
This product can expose you to chemicals including acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
CA WARNING:
California Statement
Designed in La Crosse, Wisconsin •Made in China •Printed in China •DC 042823

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
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subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their consequences.
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FCC Statement
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