La Crosse Technology Wireless Weather Station User manual

WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this Weather station with wireless 868MHz transmission. It not
only displays the indoor temperature and humdity, but also the outdoor temperature and
humidity. It is further acting as a DCF-77 radio controlled clock. With the totally 15 different
weather forecast icons featured by "weather girl", users can easily observe the forecast weather
condition and will no longer worry the sudden weather change. This innovative product is ideal
for use in the home or office.
« Instant Transmission+» is the up and coming state-of-the-art new wireless
transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by LA CROSSE
TECHNOLOGY.
“IT +” offers you an immediate update of all your outdoor data measured from
the transmitters: follow your climatic variations in real-time!
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FEATURES:
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LCD
Display
The Weather station
•DCF Radio controlled time function or manual time setting option
Function
Keys
Foldout
Stand
Battery
compartment
cover
Hanging hole
•DCF time reception ON/OFF setting
•12/24 hour display

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•Hour and minute and second display
•Time zone option ±12 hours
•Wireless transmission at 868 MHz
•Signal reception intervals at 4-second
•Display indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity (% RH)
•Temperature display in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) selectable
•Weather forecasting with 15 easy-to-read weather forecast signs featured by weather
girl
•Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting
•Indoor and Outdoor temperature and humidity display with MIN/MAX recording
•MIN/MAX records show date and time received of the temperature, and all MIN/MAX
recordings can be reset
•Can take up to three outdoor transmitters
•Display Daily Outdoor Min and Max temperature
•LCD contrast setting
•Low battery indicator
•Table standing/ Wall mounting

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The Outdoor Thermo-hygro Transmitter
•Remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to Weather
Station by 868 MHz
•Display alternately the outdoor temperature and humidity readings on
LCD
•Shower proof casing
•Wall mounting case (Mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain
and sunshine)
SETTING UP:
When one transmitter is used
1. First, insert the batteries into the Thermo-hygro transmitter. (see “Install and replace
batteries in the Thermo-hygro transmitter transmitter“).
2. Immediately after and within 25 seconds, insert the batteries into Weather station (see
“Install and replace batteries in the Weather station”). Once the batteries are in place,
all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Following the time as 0:00 and the "weather

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girl" icon will be displayed. If these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the
batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them.
3. After inserting the batteries, the Weather station will start receiving data from the
transmitter. The outdoor temperature & humidity and the signal reception icon should
then be displayed on the Weather station. If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the
batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.
4. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission however, this should under good
conditions be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the
Weather Station and the transmitter (see notes on “Mounting” and “868 MHz
Reception”).
5. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather station,
the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started. This takes
typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions. If after 10 minutes, the DCF time has
not been received, press the SET key to manually enter a time initially.
When more than one transmitter is used
1. User shall remove all the batteries from the weather station and transmitters and wait for
60 seconds if setting has been done with one transmitter before.
2. Insert the batteries to the first transmitter.
3. Within 25 seconds of powering up the first transmitter, insert the batteries to the Weather
Station. Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly.
Following time as 0:00 and the weather girl icon will be displayed. If they are not shown in

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LCD after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before
reinserting them.
4. The outdoor temperature and humidity from the first transmitter (channel 1) should then be
displayed on the Weather station. Also, the signal reception icon will be displayed. If this
does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units
and reset from step 1.
5. Insert the batteries to the second transmitter as soon as the outdoor temperature &
humidity readings from the first transmitter are displayed on the Weather station.
Note: User shall insert the batteries into the second transmitter within 10 seconds of reception
of the first transmitter.
6. The outdoor data from the second transmitter and the "channel 2" icon should then be
displayed on the Weather station. If this does not happen after 2 minute, the batteries will
need to be removed from all the units and reset from step 1.
7. Insert the batteries to the third transmitter as soon as the "channel 2" icon and outdoor
data are displayed on the Weather station. Then within 2 minutes, the channel 3 outdoor
data from the third transmitter will be displayed and the channel icon will shift back to "1"
once the third transmitter is successfully received. If this is not happen, user shall restart
the setting up from step 1.
Note:
•User shall insert the batteries into the third transmitter within 10 seconds of reception of

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the second transmitter.
•And user may require to check the displayed readings on the weather station
against those shown on the transmitters in order to recognise the Channel No. of
each transmitter.
8. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission however, this should under good
conditions be a distance no more than 100 meters between the final position of the
Weather Station and the transmitter (see notes on “Mounting” and “868 MHz
Reception”).
IMPORTANT:
Transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is not followed as described
above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from all units
and start again the set-up from step 1.
9. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather station,
the DCF time (radio controlled time) code reception is automatically started. This takes
typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions.
If after 10 minutes, the DCF time has not been received, press the SET key to manually enter a
time initially.

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Note:
Daily DCF reception is done at 02:00 and 03:00 every day. If the reception at 03:00 is not
successful, then at 04:00 and 05:00 and 06:00 there are other tries, until one is successful. If the
reception at 06:00 is still not successful, then the next try takes place at 02:00 next day.
If reception is successful, the received time will override the manually set time. The date is also
updated with the received time. (Please refer also to notes on “DCF Reception” and “Manual
Time Setting”)

BATTERY INSTALLATION
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION
The Weather station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries,
please follow the steps below:
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1. Remove the cover at the back of the weather station.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER
The Thermo-hygro transmitter uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V battery. To install and replace the
batteries, please follow the steps below:

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1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).
3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit.
Note:
In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the
setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter at
start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather station in the first 3 minutes
of power being supplied to it
BATTERY CHANGE:
It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of
these units (Battery life See Specifications below).

Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used
batteries to an authorised depot.
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FUNCTION KEYS:
Weather station:
The weather station has four easy to use function keys.
SET key
MIN/
MAX key + key
CH key

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SET key (Setting):
•To enter the set mode for the following functions: LCD contrast, Time zone, Time
Reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, Manual time, Year, Month, Day, Temp unit °C/°F,
and Weather forecast sensitivity settings.
•Press to reset the maximum or minimum temperature and humidity records of the indoor
or the currently selected outdoor channel (will reset all records to current level)
MIN/ MAX
•To toggle between the maximum/ minimum outdoor temperature and humidity and
maximum/ minimum indoor temperature and humidity data
+ key
•To make adjustment for various settings
CH key
•To toggle between the Outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than 1 transmitter is used)
•To exit from the manual setting mode

LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS:
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Indoor Relative
Humidity %
Weather
Tendency indicator
Weather
Forecast icon
(Weather girl)
Time
Outdoor Temperature
Outdoor
Reception
Signal*
Transmitter identification
(channel No.)
Indoor Temperature
Radio controlled time
reception icon
Transmitter low
battery indicator
Outdoor Relative
Humidity %
Daily max outdoor
temp
Date
Daily min
outdoor temp
Receiver low
battery indicator

*When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the Weather Station, this icon will be
switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So user can easily see
whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short
blinking of the icon shows that a reception is currently taking place.
For better distinctness the LCD screen is split into 5 sections displaying the information for Time
and date, indoor data, weather forecast, outdoor data and daily outdoor min/ max temperature.
Section 1 - TIME AND DATE
•In normal mode, display the current time and date.
•When + key is pressed, second of time will be shown.
Section 2 - INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND INDOOR HUMIDITY
•Display the current indoor temperature and humidity.
Section 3 - WEATHER ICON (FEATURED BY WEATHER GIRL)
•Display of the weather to be expected in form of 15 fancy weather symbols (featured by
Weather girl) which change their appearance depending on the air pressure
development (past air pressure change) and the current outdoor temperature.
•Display the weather tendency indicator
•A signal reception symbol will be shown indicating that receiver is receiving outdoor data
(Format of the weather girl icons refers to the "WEATHER FORECAST AND
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TENDENCY")
Section 4 - OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
•Display the outdoor temperature and humidity of the currently selected channel.
Section 5 - DAILY OUTDOOR MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
•Display the daily outdoor minimum and maximum temperature of the currently selected
channel.
DCF-77 RADIO CONTROLLED TIME:
The time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the
Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less than
one second in one million years. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near
Frankfurt via frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately
1,500 km. Your radio-controlled Weather station receives this signal and converts it to show the
precise time in summer or wintertime. The quality of the reception depends greatly on the
geographic location. In normal cases, there should be no reception problems within a 1,500 km
radius around Frankfurt.
Once the outdoor temperature is displayed on the Weather station after initial set-up, the DCF
tower icon in the clock display will start flashing in the upper left corner. This indicates that the

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clock has detected that there is a radio signal present and is trying to receive it. When the time
code is received, the DCF tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed.
If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the DCF tower does not appear at all, then
please take note of the following:
•Recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer monitors or TV sets is a
minimum of 1.5 - 2 metres.
•Within ferro-concrete rooms (basements, superstructures), the received signal is naturally
weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window and/or point its front
or back towards the Frankfurt transmitter.
MANUAL SETTINGS:
The following manual settings can be done in the setting mode:
•LCD contrast setting
•Time zone setting
•Time reception ON/OFF setting
•12/24-Hour setting
•Manual time setting
•Calendar setting
•°C/ °F setting
•Weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting

Press the SET key to advance to the setting mode:
LCD CONTRAST SETTING
flashing
The LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default LCD contrast
setting is LCD 4). To set the desired contrast level:
1. The above display will be seen. Press the + key to select the level of contrast desired.
2. Press the SET key to confirm and enter the “Time Zone setting” or exit the setting mode
by pressing the CH key
TIME ZONE SETTING:
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The time zone default is "0 hour". To set a different time zone:
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1. The current time zone value starts flashing.
2. Use the +key to set the time zone. The range runs from 0, -1, -2…-12, 12, 11, 10… 2, 1,
0, in consecutive 1-hour intervals.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the Time reception On/ Off setting.
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
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(time reception icon)
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In area where reception of the radio-controlled time (DCF time) is not possible, the time
reception function can be turned OFF. The clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock.
(Default setting is ON).
1. The digit “ON” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the + key to turn OFF the time reception function.
3. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “12/24-Hour Display setting” or exit the setting
mode by pressing the CH key.
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Note:
If the Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, the clock will not attempt any
reception of the radio-controlled time (DCF time) as long as the Time Reception OFF
function is activated. The Time Reception icon will not be displayed on the LCD.
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING
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1. After setting time reception ON/OFF, press the SET key, “12h” or “24h” flashes in the LCD.
(default 24 h)
2. Press the + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode.
3. Press the SET again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the setting
mode by pressing the CH key.
Note: When 24h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "Day. Month." display.
When 12h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "Month. Day." display.
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MANUAL TIME SETTING
In case the Weather station is not able to detect the radio-controlled time (DCF time) signal
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work
as a normal Quartz clock.
Hours (flashing)
Minutes (flashing)
To set the clock:
1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display section.
2. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press SET key to go to the minute setting.
3. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to just the minutes.
4. Confirm with the SET key and enter the “Calendar Setting” or exit the setting mode by
pressing the CH key
CALENDAR SETTING
Year
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