La Crosse Technology WS-7014CH-IT User manual

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Model: WS-7014CH-IT
Instruction Manual
DC: 081815
WIRELESS FORECAST STATION
Battery
compartment
2 “AA” batteries
TX29U-IT
Temperature
Sensor
SET IN OUT CH
Base Stand
Outdoor
Temperature
ºF/ºC + Channel
Indicator
Indoor
Temperature,
Humidity +
Comfort Icon
Time +
WWVB Icon
Forecast Icon +
Tendency
Date

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Get Started
Step 1: Insert 2 fresh AA, LR6 1.5 volt batteries into the TX29U-IT
sensor. Observe correct polarity.
Step 2: Insert 2 fresh AA, LR6 1.5 volt Alkaline batteries into the
wireless forecast station. Observe correct polarity.
Step 3: After 5 minutes place sensor outside in a shaded location.
Restart: If the outdoor temperature shows dashes, remove batteries
from the station & outdoor sensor. Press any button on the station 20
times. After 15 minutes, return to Step 1.
Set Time, Date, Temperature Units, Forecast Sensitivity
1. Hold the SET button to enter time set mode.
2. To adjust values press the IN button.
Note: When setting time, the IN button will set the hour and the OUT
button will set the minutes. When setting the calendar, the IN button
will set the month and the OUT button will set the date. Exception: if
you select 24 hour time format the IN button will set the date and the
OUT button will set the month.
3. Press the SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next
item.
Settings order:
1. Contrast (lcd 3)
2. Time Zone (0 to +/- 12)
3. Daylight Saving Indicator
(DST1 = ON or DST0 = OFF)
4. Radio-controlled Time Signal (RCC ON/OFF)
5. 12/24 Hour Time Format (12h or 24h)
6. Time (hour and minutes flash together)
7. Year (2012)
8. Month/Date
(1.1 month and date flash together)
9. Snooze Time (10) not an active feature
10. Fahrenheit/Celsius (ºF/ºC)
11. Forecast Sensitivity (2 and forecast icon flashes)
Note: The lowest number is used near the coastline, The highest
number is for the desert, and middle number (default) is for
everywhere else.
Press the SET button to exit, or wait 15 seconds without pressing
buttons to return to the normal time display. Press the CH button at any
time to exit the settings menu.
SET IN OUT

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View/Reset MIN/MAX Values
The forecast station shows MIN/MAX temperatures with
time and date of occurrence.
Press the IN button to view indoor temperature
MIN/MAX readings.
Hold the IN button to reset indoor temperature readings to current.
Press the OUT button view outdoor temperature MIN/MAX readings.
Hold the OUT button to reset outdoor temperature readings to
current.
Outdoor Temperature Reception Icon/Channel Indicator
The outdoor temperature reception icon will flash every
second when searching for the sensor.
Once connected, will show for 3 seconds when outdoor
temperature update is received.
The channel indicator will show below the reception icon.
Press the CH button to view sensors on other channels.
Note: Channel 1 will not show if only one sensor is
connected.
Setup with Multiple Sensors
1. Insert batteries into sensor 1
2. Insert batteries into the forecast station
3. When outdoor temperature appears, insert batteries into sensor 2
4. When channel 2 appears insert batteries into sensor 3
5. Keep the forecast station and all sensors together for 15 minutes.
WWVB Radio-controlled Time
WWVB Icon will flash when searching.
For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:
The forecast station will search for 1 hour between midnight and 6am
until the WWVB time signal is received. After reception, the forecast
station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.
Outdoor
Reception
Icon
2
Outdoor
Channel
Icon
WWVB
ATOMIC
ICON
IN OUT

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Forecast Icons
The forecast station uses changing atmospheric pressure to predict
weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.
Forecast Trend Arrows
The up or down arrow indicate current trends in air pressure.
Up Arrow: Air pressure is increasing; weather will improve.
Down Arrow: Air pressure is decreasing; weather will degrade.
No Arrow: Air pressure is stable
Indoor Comfort Level Icon
Happy face: Indoor temperature +68°F to +78.6°F (+20.0ºC
to +25.9ºC) and relative humidity 45% to 65%
Unhappy face: Readings are outside of the range above.
Low Battery Icon
Low battery icon indicates low battery for station or sensor.
If the icon is displayed in Outdoor Temperature section,
replace batteries in the outdoor sensor.
If the icon is displayed in Indoor Temperature section,
replace batteries in the forecast station.
Position Outdoor Sensor
Mount the outdoor sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well
shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
The maximum transmitting range to the wireless forecast station is
over 300 feet (100 meters) in open air, not including walls.
Care and Maintenance
Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable
for the intended use.
Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
Sunny Partly Sunny Rainy
Indoor
Comfort
Icon
Low
Battery
Icon

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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 equipment with is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
Remove expired batteries promptly.
Specifications
Indoor:
Temperature Range:
14.1°F to +139.8°F (-9.9C to +59.9C)
Humidity Range:
20%-95% (RH)
Interval:
About every 16 seconds
Outdoor:
Temperature Range:
-39.8°F to +139.8°F (-39.9C to +59.9C)
Distance:
Over 330 ft. (100 meters) RF 915MHz (open air)
Interval:
About every 4 seconds
Power:
Forecast Station
2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
TX29U-IT Sensor:
2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life:
Forecast Station
Over 24 months
TX29U-IT Sensor:
Over 24 months
Dimensions:
Forecast Station:
5.43" x 3.78" x 1.16" (137.92 x 96.01 x 29.46mm)
TX29U-IT Sensor:
5.05" x 1.5" x .83" (128.27 x 38.1 x 21.08mm)
Warranty and Support Information
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.
View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
For warranty work, technical support or other information contact our
friendly support staff:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 26th Street S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610

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Product Registration:
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Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738 | 6,076,044 | RE43903
FCC Statement
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 off 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 different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
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