La Crosse Technology WS-3610-SAL User manual

Touch Screen Weather Center Model WS-3610
QUICK SET UP GUIDE
1 Shipping Contents
The shipping contents of the WS-3610 Touch Screen Weather Center include a Base
Station (Receiver), a Thermo-Hygro Sensor (433 MHz Transmitter), a Rain Sensor
and a Wind Sensor, the respective Connecting Cables, an AC Adapter and a CD-
ROM with a Package of PC Software for collected Weather Data.
2 Connections
Connect the Rain Sensor and Wind sensor cables to their respectively marked jacks
in the Thermo-Hygro sensor BEFORE powering up the Base Station or the Thermo-
Hygro Sensor.
The Thermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station can be directly connected via cable if
the wireless 433 MHz radio transmission is not desired, and data transmission free of
localized radio interference is an important factor.
(The use of the direct cable connection between the Base Station and Thermo-Hygro
Sensor depends on the finally chosen operating mode (see Item 3 Power Supply).
3 Power Supply
Depending on the type of data transmission from transmitter to receiver the Base
Station and Thermo-Hygro Sensor can be supplied with power in the following
possible combinations:
•With cable connection or 433 MHz radio transmission: Base Station uses batter-
ies, Thermo-Hygro Sensor uses batteries.
•With 433 MHz radio transmission: Base Station uses AC/DC adapter, Thermo-
Hygro Sensor batteries.
•With cable connection: Base Station and Thermo-Hygro Sensor use the AC/DC
adapter.
The last mentioned cable connection eliminates the need for batteries (they may still
be used as backup if there is a power outage) and provides data transmission that is
less prone to interference.
4 To Begin Operation
To begin it is necessary to decide whether to use AC power (adapter included) or
batteries to operate the system. Either method will ensure a connection to the
Thermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station by cable or by a 433 MHz wireless radio
signal.
Note: When first setting up the Weather Center, it is important to temporarily
set up the entire system in close proximity on a table or counter top as it is
intended to be used (wired or wireless). This step serves as a test to ensure
that all components function correctly prior to final installation.
In all cases the Thermo-Hygro sensor must be powered up prior to the Base Station
since the Sensor will send an identification code that must be received and stored by
the Base Station within the first few minutes of operation. It is also important to allow
the Base Station to operate for at least 15 minutes prior to touching any fields on the
display.

5 System Start
After inserting the batteries or connecting the AC adapter, the LCD will display all of
the digital segments for a few seconds.
Immediately after this the Base Station will enter a test mode during which all
measured and received weather data is cycled through, updated and displayed for a
period of approximately 15 minutes.
During this test mode, the unit will not receive the WWVB time signal.
Note: The test mode is designed so that you may check all of the cables for correct
connection and all of the components for proper function.
•To manually test the Wind Sensor: manually turn the wind-gauge, moving the
weather-vane
•To manually test the Rain Sensor: tilt the rain sensor back and forth in order to
hear the impact of the internally moving seesaw
•To manually test the Thermo-Hygro: with both the Base Station and Thermo-
Hygro placed next to each other, compare the INDOOR and OUTDOOR
sections of the LCD to make sure that they both produce the same data.
After completing the test mode, the Touch Screen Weather Center will automatically
switch to the normal display mode in order to perform all other settings. At this point
the Base Station will also automatically start searching for the WWVB time signal.
6 Placement
After the Weather Station has been checked for correct function with regard to the
above points and found fit, the mounting of the system components can take place. It
must be ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen
mounting or standing locations. If there appear to be problems with the 433 MHz
radio transmission they can typically be overcome by moving the Thermo-Hygro
Sensor.
7 Setting Up
•All actions and functions of the Weather Center begin by slightly touching, not
pressing, the Touch Screen. The switchable areas appear with a star (٭) symbol
in the bottom section of the LCD. or above for the corresponding values.
•The following selections in the bottom section of the LCD are used to set any
function, value, or unit within any mode: ٭ON٭or ٭OFF ٭,٭UP٭or ٭DOWN٭, or
by directly selecting the unit.
•When setting any function, value, or unit, ٭NEXT٭will advance the screen to the
next menu option; ٭EXIT٭will exit the menu and return to the normal display
mode.
•Every programming step activated by touching a switchable area on the screen is
acknowledged by an audible beep when the buzzer option is switched to “ON”.
•During any menu operation, if no active area is touched for 20 seconds, the menu
is automatically deactivated and the screen will return to the normal display mode.

8 PC Connection
In addition to the LCD monitor, the WS-3610 has the ability to transfer all collected
time and weather data to a PC via a Com port connection. The supplied PC software
provides complete sets of history data, data graphing, and webpage update
capabilities.
An included COM port cable provides the means to connect the Base Station to the
PC. The “Heavy Weather Pro 3610” software package (also included) must be
installed on the PC.
This software allows the display of all present weather data with graphic symbols. It
further allows the display, storage and printing of history data sets, whose volume
exceeds the maximum 1750 data sets of the Base Station, and is only limited by the
capacity of the PC’s main memory.
Furthermore the present weather data can be uploaded to web sites by means of the
“Web Publisher” software. History data can be displayed as diagrams and graphs
using the “Weather Review” software.
For further details on the PC Connection please see the Help File on the installation disk for the software.

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TOUCH SCREEN WEATHER CENTER
MODEL WS-3610
Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
1 ................... General
2 ................... Important Notes for Operating the Touch Screen
3 ................... To Begin Operation
3.1 ............. Wiring the System
3.2 ............. Power Supply
3.2.1........ Use Batteries for Power
3.2.2........ Use AC Adapter for Power
3.2.3........ Cable Connection
3.3 ............. System Start
3.4 ............. Placement
4 ................... Setting Up
5 ................... Display of stored Min/Max Values and Alarm Value
Settings
6 ................... Radio Controlled WWVB Signal Reception and Clock
7 ................... Weather Tendency
8 ................... Barometric Pressure History Bar Graph
9 ................... Operating and Setting of various Functions
9.1 ............. Air Pressure
10 ................. Operating and Setting the Rain Function
11 ................. Additional Information – Outdoor Temperature Display
12 ................. Additional Information – Wind Display
12.1 ........... Operating and Setting the Wind Direction Alarm
13 ................. Operating and Setting the Backlight, Buzzer and Alarm in
the WIND Section
13.1 ........... EL Backlight
13.2 ........... Buzzer
13.3 ........... Alarm
14 ................. PC Connection
14.1 ........... Data Storage
14.2 ........... Data Recall
14.3 ........... Connections and Software
15 ................. Technical Data
15.1 ........... Outdoor Data
15.2 ........... Data Transmission by 433 MHz Signal
15.3 ........... Data Transmission by Cable
15.4 ........... Indoor Data
15.5 ........... Power Supply
15.6 ........... PC Connection
15.7 ........... Dimensions
16…………….TX11U Rain Sensor
17…………….TX12U Wind Sensor
18…………….TX13U Thermo/Hygro Sensor

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1 General
The shipping contents of the WS-3610 Touch Screen Weather
Center include a Base Station (Receiver), a Thermo-Hygro
Sensor (433 MHz Sensor), a Rain Sensor and a Wind Sensor,
the respective Connecting Cables, an AC Adapter and
a CD-ROM with a Package of PC Software for collected
Weather Data.
The Base Station is equipped with a Touch Screen LCD Monitor,
which features a variety of time and weather data via a
comprehensive and interactive menu. The following list
describes the features in order from top to bottom:
•Radio Controlled Time (Time)
•Perpetual Calendar (Date)
•Weather Forecast with Tendency Arrow (Tendency)
•Barometric Pressure and 72 Hour History Bar Graph
(Pressure, Pressure History)
•Indoor Temperature and Humidity (Indoor Temp, Humidity)
•Wind
•Rain (Rain)
•Outdoor Temperature and Humidity (Outdoor Temp,
Humidity)
Additional data can by displayed by certain touch screen field
combinations that are explained later.
Note: When the menu is touched and activated, the “active
menu steps” temporarily replace all of the “standard
indications” as mentioned in the list above.
In addition to the LCD monitor, the WS-3610 has the ability to
transfer all collected time and weather data to a PC via a Com
port connection. The supplied PC software provides complete
sets of history data, data graphing, and webpage update
capabilities.

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2 Important Notes for Operating the Touch Screen
(Generally Applicable)
•All actions and functions of the Weather Center begin by
slightly touching, not pressing, the Touch Screen.
•The switchable areas appear with a star (٭) symbol in the
bottom section of the LCD or above the corresponding
values.
•The following selections in the bottom section of the LCD are
used to set any function, value, or unit within any mode:
٭ON٭or ٭OFF ٭,٭UP٭or ٭DOWN٭, or by directly selecting
the unit.
•When setting any function, value, or unit, ٭NEXT٭will
advance the screen to the next menu option; ٭EXIT٭will exit
the menu and return to the normal display mode.
•Every programming step activated by touching a switchable
area on the screen is acknowledged by an audible beep
when the buzzer option is switched to “ON”.
•During any menu operation, if no active area is touched for
20 seconds, the menu is automatically deactivated and the
screen will return to the normal display mode.
3 To Begin Operation
To begin it is necessary to decide whether to use AC power
(adapter included) or batteries to operate the system. Either
method will ensure a connection to the Thermo-Hygro Sensor
and Base Station by cable or by a 433 MHz wireless radio signal.
Note: When first setting up the Weather Center, it is
important to temporarily set up the entire system in
close proximity on a table or counter top as you intend
to use the system (wired or wireless). This step serves
as a test to ensure that all components function
correctly prior to final installation.

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3.1 Wiring the System
Connect the Rain Sensor and Wind sensor cables to their
respectively marked jacks in the Thermo-Hygro sensor BEFORE
powering up the Base Station or the Thermo-Hygro Sensor.
The Thermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station can be
directly connected via cable if the wireless 433 MHz
radio transmission is not desired, and/or data
transmission free of localized radio interference is an
important factor.
3.2 Power Supply
Power can be supplied to the Weather Center using batteries or
the AC adapter. In the case that the AC adapter is used, it will
provide all required power to the system if the Base Station and
Thermo-Hygro Sensor are wired directly together.
3.2.1 Use Batteries for Power:
- First insert two Type C alkaline 1.5 V batteries into the
battery compartment of the Thermo-Hygro-Sensor.
- Immediately after, insert three Type AA alkaline 1.5 V
batteries into the battery compartment of the Touch Screen
Base Station.
3.2.2 Use AC Adapter for Power:
- First insert two Type C alkaline 1.5 V batteries into the
battery compartment of the Thermo-Hygro-Sensor.
- Immediately after, connect the AC adapter to the Base
Station, and then plug it into an AC outlet.
- When the AC adapter is used, batteries may also be placed
in the Base Station to serve as a backup power supply if
there is a power outage.
Note: In either case, it is important to observe this order of
succession because the Sensor will send an identification
code that must be received and stored by the Base Station
within the first few minutes of operation.

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It is also important to allow the Base Station to operate for
at least 15 minutes prior to touching any part of the Touch
Screen display.
Once these steps have been completed, the correct operation of
the entire weather system is ensured.
3.2.3 Cable Connection:
When operating a completely wired system, (cable connection
between Base Station and Thermo-Hygro, as well as a
connection between the individual sensors) power will be
supplied not only to the Base Station but to the all of the sensors
as well when the AC adapter is used.
Note: Operating the system directly wired while powering the
Base Station solely by batteries is not recommended due to the
considerably higher power consumption of the wired
configuration. The batteries may however remain in the Base
Station for emergency supply in case of a power failure.
A change from cable operation to 433 MHz radio
transmission or vice versa is possible in any case since
the Base Station will recognize this change and will
automatically switch to the appropriate operating mode.
3.3 System Start
After inserting the batteries or connecting the AC adapter, the
LCD will display all of the digital segments for a few seconds.
Immediately after this the Base Station will enter a test mode
during which all measured and received weather data is cycled
through, updated and displayed for a period of approximately 15
minutes.
During this test mode, the unit will not receive the WWVB time
signal.

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Note:The test mode is designed so that you may check all of the
cables for correct connection and all of the components for
proper function.
•To manually test the Wind Sensor: manually turn the
wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane.
•To manually test the Rain Sensor: tilt the rain sensor
back and forth in order to hear the impact of the
internally moving seesaw.
•To manually test the Thermo-Hygro: with both the Base
Station and Thermo-Hygro placed next to each other,
compare the INDOOR and OUTDOOR sections of the
LCD to make sure that they both produce similar data
(within the specifications of the units).
After completing the test mode, the Touch Screen Weather
Center will automatically switch to the normal display mode in
order to perform all other settings. At this point the Base Station
will also automatically start searching for the WWVB time signal.
3.4 Placement
Once the Base Station and Sensors have been checked and
validated for correct function as mentioned in 3.3, all the system
components are ready to be permanently mounted.
It is critical to ensure that all components work properly together
at their chosen mounting or standing location. If it appears that
the Base Station is not receiving the wireless 433 MHz radio
transmission, moving the Thermo-Hygro Sensor to a different
location will usually fix the problem.
Note: The radio communication between receiver and sensor
can reach distances of up to 330 ft providing that there are
no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles,
high voltage lines, or similar obstructions.
If possible, PC monitors, radios, TV sets, and other
sources of radio interference should also be avoided.