La Crosse Technology WS-7026U User manual

WS-7026U
Wireless 433 MHz
Radio-Controlled Weather Station
Instruction Manual
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Topic Page
Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment 3
About WWVB 4-5
Quick Set-Up Guide 5
Detailed Set-Up Guide
Battery Installation 5-6
Program Mode
Function Keys 7
12/24 Hour Time Setting 7
Time Zone Setting 7-8
Daylight Saving Time Setting 8
Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) 9-10
Setting Day, Date and Year 10
Selecting °F or °C 11
Setting the LCD Contrast 11
Features
Back Light 12
Weather Forecast Icons 12-13
Indoor Temperature, Humidity & Comfort
Level Indicator
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Outdoor Temperature & Humidity 14
Minimum & Maximum Records (Indoor,
Outdoor & Resetting)
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Alarm (Setting, Snoozing & Stopping) 15-16
Additional Remote Control Sending Units
(Set-Up, Viewing & Operation)
16-18
Mounting 18-20
Troubleshooting 21
Maintenance & Care 22
Specifications 23
Warranty Information 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS
1. The Weather Station (Figure 1).
2. One TX4U Thermo Hygro Transmitter with mounting bracket (Figure
2).
3. Three each ½” Philips screws.
4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape.
5. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card.
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Figure 1
Time LCD
Date LCD
Forecast LCD
Indoor LCD
Outdoor LCD
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included)
1. Four fresh AA 1.5V batteries.
2. One Philips screwdriver.
ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time)
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency
Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the
exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal
can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the weather
station. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s Ionosphere, reception is very
limited during daylight hours. The weather station will search for a signal every
night when reception is best. The WWVB radio station derives its signal from the
NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. A team of atomic physicists are
continually measuring every second, of every day, to an accuracy of ten billionths of
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a second per day. These physicists have created an international standard measuring
a second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a Cesium-133 atom in a vacuum.
QUICK SET-UP GUIDE
1. Insert two AA batteries into the Thermo Hygro Transmitter.
2. Insert two AA batteries into the WEATHER STATION.
3. Wait 5 minutes or until the outdoor temperature and humidity are
displayed in the OUTDOOR LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
4. Wait 6-10 minutes (in ideal reception conditions) for the WWVB time
to be displayed in the TIME LCD. If the WWVB takes longer to set,
you may manually set the time (see complete instructions). Or you can
wait until after the weather station conducts its programmed search at
the ideal reception time period of 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
5. Mount the units ensuring that all units are sending and receiving
signals.
Note: The Thermo Hygro Transmitter transmits a signal every 3 minutes.
After the batteries have been installed, the weather station will search for
the signal for a duration of 5 minutes. If there is no temperature reading in
the OUTDOOR LCD after 5 minutes, make sure the units are within range
of each other or repeat the battery installation procedure.
DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE
I. BATTERY INSTALLATION
A. THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTER
1. Pull the cylindrical rain cover off the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery cover (located on the backside
of the transmitter above the mounting post and
bracket).
3. Press the arrow and slide the battery cover off.
4. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA
batteries.
5. Replace battery cover and place rain cover snugly
onto the transmitter.
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B. WEATHER STATION
1. Remove the battery cover. To do this, insert
a solid object in the space provided at the
lower-central position of the battery cover,
then push up and pull out on the battery
cover.
2. Observe the correct polarity and install 2 AA
batteries.
Battery
Cover
3. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Immediately after the batteries have been installed, each LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) will flash and a tone will sound. Within a few
seconds the indoor temperature, indoor relative humidity and the
weather icons (sun and clouds) will be displayed. If not, then remove
batteries for 10 seconds and reinstall. If the outdoor temperature is not
displayed within four minutes, remove batteries from both units, wait 10
seconds and reinstall. The time will show -:-- and start searching for
the signal. If it successfully receives the time signal (usually at night), it
will display the correct time (default is Eastern).

PROGRAM MODE
Programming Note: If 30 seconds is allowed to pass or either the IN or the
OUT button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last
information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal
time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program mode during the
programming of sections III through VIII, you can advance to step 3 of the
next program setting. If you do leave the program setting (or want to
program a specific setting) follow each instructional step to program that
setting.
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I. FUNCTION KEYS
The function keys are operated by pressing the top or bottom of the key
corresponding to the operation that you want to perform.
II. 12 OR 24 HOUR TIME SETTING
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12 h”
flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the CH button to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time.
3. Press the SET button to confirm the 12/24-hour setting and to
advance to Time Zone Setting.
III. TIME ZONE SETTING
The default time zone is EST “-5hr” (Eastern Standard Time). To
change this setting:
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12 h”
OR “24 h” flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the SET button 1 more time to enter the Time Zone
setting mode. The default Time Zone “-5” will flash in the
DATE LCD.
3. Select your appropriate time zone using the CH button.
During selection of the Time Zone, the 3 letter abbreviations
for the time zones found in North America will flash across

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the TIME LCD. Observe the chart below showing the
corresponding abbreviations, time zones and codes.
TIME ZONES
GMT 0
Atlantic -4
EST; Eastern -5
CST; Central -6
MST; Mountain -7
PST; Pacific -8
ALA; Alaska -9
HAW; Hawaii -10
Note: There are more time zones represented by numbers than there are
represented by 3 letter abbreviations. If you live in North America you
need only be concerned with the ones in the chart above.
4. Press the SET button to confirm and advance to the Daylight
Saving Time setting.
IV. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST) SETTING
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12 h” or
“24 h” flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the SET button 2 more times to reach the DST selection
mode. “DST 1” is the default setting and will be flashing in
the DATE LCD.
3. Press the CH button to select “DST 0” or “DST 1.”
4. “DST 0” indicates that the feature is off and the WWVB will
not change times automatically. “DST 1” indicates that the
feature is on and the WWVB will change times automatically.
Note: Some locations (Arizona and parts of Indiana) do not
follow Daylight Saving Time, and should select “DST 0.”
5. Press the SET button to confirm and advance to the Time
setting mode.

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V. TIME
There are two methods by which the time can be set:
A) Automatically via WWVB reception or
B) Manually
A. WWVB (Remote Control Time)
This method requires you to do nothing except wait for the signal
to be received and to select a time zone. Reception usually takes
approximately 6-10 minutes during optimal conditions. The best
conditions for reception is at night, between midnight and 6:00
AM, when there is less atmospheric interference. To keep your
time as accurate as possible, the weather station conducts a
WWVB search every night between these hours and overrides any
manually set time. The WWVB tower icon (appearing in the TIME
LCD) will flash when a signal-search is in progress, will remain
steady when the signal has been received, and nothing will be
displayed in all other situations. If the WWVB time has not been
received after 10 minutes of battery installation, you may manually
set the time or leave the time function alone (reception will occur
regardless).
B. MANUAL TIME SETTING
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12h”
flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the SET button 3 more times (until the hour digit
flashes in the TIME LCD).
3. Press the CH button to change the hour.
4. Press the SET button to confirm the hour setting, and to
advance to the minute setting mode.
5. The minute digits will be flashing. Press the CH button to
change the minutes. Increasing the minutes by increments of 1
with each press of the CH button.
6. Press the SET button to confirm the minutes and to advance to
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Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time
during PM hours. If the time is not within the PM hours, nothing
will be displayed. Be sure to set the time to the correct AM/PM
time to ensure automatic reception at optimal times.
VI. SETTING THE DAY, DATE, AND YEAR
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12 h” or
“24 h” flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the SET button 5 more times to reach the Weekday
setting mode.
Note: “MO” (representing Monday) is the default setting for the
weekday, “1.1” is the default setting for the numeric month and
day and “1999” is the default setting for the year. The day, date
and year will be automatically set once the WWVB signal is
received. However, the day, date and year can be manually set and
will flash respectively in the DATE LCD during manual
programming.
3. The weekday will be flashing in the DATE LCD. Press the
CH button to change the weekday.
4. Press the SET button to confirm and to enter the numeric-
month setting mode.
5. The numeric-month will be flashing in the DATE LCD. Use
the CH button to set to the current month.
6. Press the SET button to confirm the numeric-month and to
enter the numeric-day setting mode.
7. The numeric-day will be flashing. Use the CH button to set
the current day.
8. Press the SET button to confirm and to enter the year setting
mode.
9. The default-year will be flashing. Use the CH to set the
appropriate year.
10. Press the SET button to confirm and to advance to the °F or °C
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VII. SELECTING °F OR °C
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or
“24h” flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the SET button 9 times to reach the °F or °C setting
mode.
3. “°F” is the default setting and should be flashing in the DATE
LCD.
4. Press the CH button to shift °F to °C and back.
5. Press the SET button to confirm your selection and to advance
to the LCD contrast setting.
VIII. SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or
“24h” flashes in the DATE LCD.
2. Press the SET button 10 more times to reach the LCD contrast
setting mode.
3. The default setting—“Lcd 5”—will flash in the DATE LCD.
4. There are 8 LCD contrast levels to choose from—“Lcd 0” is
the lightest and “Lcd 7” is the darkest.
5. Press the CH button to toggle through the settings.
6. Press either the IN or OUT buttons to confirm all the settings
and to exit the manual-programming mode (or wait 15
seconds for the unit to automatically return to the normal
display mode).

FEATURES OF THE WS-7026U
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I. BACKLIGHT
Forecast icon
Alarm icon
Satellite icon (indicates
outdoor transmission)
WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time
reception)
Weather Tendency Arrow
Comfort Level Indicator
The WS-7026U has a backlight that can be activated by pressing any of the
eight function buttons. After a button has been pressed, the backlight will
come on for five seconds before automatically shutting off.
II. WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate. The
weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time.
The WS-7026U averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate
forecast—creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24
hours after the unit has been set-up, reset or moved from one altitude to
another (i.e. from one floor of a building to another floor). In areas where
the weather is not affected by the change of air pressure, this feature will be
less accurate.

A. WEATHER ICONS
There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the
FORECAST LCD:
Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that
the weather will be sunny).
Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair
(not that the weather will be sunny with clouds).
Clouds with Rain—indicates that the weather is expected to get
worse (not that the weather will be rainy).
The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air
pressure. The icons change in order from “sunny” to “partly
sunny” to “cloudy” or the reverse. It will not change from “sunny”
directly to “rainy”, although it is possible for the change to occur
quickly. If the symbols do not change, then the weather has not
changed or the change has been slow and gradual.
B. WEATHER TENDENCY ARROWS
Other possible displays in the FORECAST LCD are 2 weather
tendency arrows. One that points up (on the left side of the LCD)
and one that points down (on the right side of the LCD). These
arrows reflect current changes in the air pressure. An arrow
pointing up indicates that the air pressure is increasing and the
weather is expected to improve or remain good. An arrow
pointing down indicates that the air pressure is decreasing and the
weather is expected to become worse or remain poor. No arrow
means the pressure is stable.
III. INDOOR TEMPERATURE, HUMIDITY, AND COMFORT
LEVEL INDICATOR
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The current Indoor Temperature (viewed on the left) and Relative Humidity
(viewed on the right) are displayed in the INDOOR LCD. The Comfort
Level Indicator is located at the center of the INDOOR LCD. The indicator
will display a happy face icon when the temperature is between 68°F and
79°F (20°C and 25.9°C) and the humidity is between 45% and 64%. A sad
face icon will be displayed when the temperature and humidity are outside
the mentioned ranges.
IV. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY
The outdoor temperature and humidity is viewed in the OUTDOOR LCD.
When there is more than one Thermo Hygro Transmitter unit in operation, a
“boxed” number will appear to the right of the temperature. This indicates
which Thermo Hygro Transmitter unit (1, 2, or 3) is currently displaying its
data in the OUTDOOR LCD. (This feature is explained in further detail in
section VI—Adding Outdoor Thermo Hygro Transmitters).
V. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS
The WS-7026U keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM
temperature, the time and date of their occurrence—for both the indoor and
outdoor modes.
A. VIEWING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS
1. Press the IN button once. “MIN” appears in the upper-center
location of the flashing INDOOR LCD, indicating that the
minimum temperature (along with the humidity measured at
that time) and the time and date of occurrence are displayed.
The minimum records will display for 20 seconds.
2. Press the IN button again (once while “MIN” is still displayed,
twice otherwise). “MAX” appears in the upper-center
location of the flashing INDOOR LCD, indicating that the
maximum temperature (along with the humidity measured at
that time) and the time and date of occurrence are displayed.
3. While “MAX” is still displayed, press the IN button again to
return to the current data display. Or you can wait 20

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seconds, during either the minimum or the maximum readings,
and the unit will automatically return to current data readings.
B. VIEWING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
RECORDS
1. Press the OUT button once. “MIN” appears in the upper-
center location of the flashing OUTDOOR LCD, indicating
that the minimum temperature, the time and date of
occurrence are displayed. The minimum records will display
for 20 seconds.
2. Press the OUT button again (once while “MIN” is still
displayed, twice otherwise). “MAX” appears in the upper-
center location of the flashing OUTDOOR LCD, indicating
that the maximum temperature, the time and date of
occurrence are displayed.
3. While “MAX” is still displayed, press the OUT button again
to return to the current data display. Or you can wait 20
seconds, during either the minimum or the maximum readings,
and the unit will automatically return to current data readings.
C. RESETTING THE MIMIMUM AND MAXIMUM
RECORDS
1. All the Indoor records (minimum and maximum) will be reset
after the IN button is pressed and held for 5 seconds.
2. All the Outdoor records (minimum and maximum) will be
reset after the OUT button is pressed and held for 5 seconds.
VI. ALARM FUNCTION
A. SETTING THE ALARM (alarms 1 and 2)
Note: There are two alarms that can set. Each alarm will sound
for a complete duration of 2 minutes.
1. Press and hold the AL1 button for 5 seconds or until the
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2. Press the IN button to set the alarm hours and the OUT button
to set the alarm minutes.
3. Press the AL1 button or wait 15 seconds for the unit to
automatically confirm the alarm time and return to display the
date in the DATE LCD as normal.
4. The ((1)) icon, appearing in the DATE LCD, indicates that the
alarm is set to sound at the programmed time.
5. Programming the alarm time automatically activates the alarm
to sound at the programmed time. To deactivate the alarm,
press the AL1 button (removing the ((1)) icon from the
screen). To reactivate the alarm, press the AL1 button again.
6. After each activation or deactivation, the programmed alarm
time is displayed. Wait 15 seconds and the date will display
in the DATE LCD again.
7. To set, activate and deactivate alarm 2, follow the directions
above for alarm 1—using the AL2 button instead of the AL1
button. The ((2)) icon will represent activation and
deactivation of alarm 2.
B. SNOOZING AND STOPPING THE ALARM
1. The snooze function is activated by pressing any one of the
following buttons: SET, IN, OUT or SNZ.
2. To turn the alarm off completely, press any of these buttons:
CH, AL1, AL2 or DATE.
3. The snooze function will last for 5 minutes before the alarm
begins to sound again. Either the ((1)) or the ((2)) icon will
flash during the snooze mode.
VII. ADDING OUTDOOR THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTERS
(OPTIONAL)
The WS-7026U is able to receive signals from as many as 3 different
Thermo Hygro Transmitters. The Remote Transmitter model(s) that you
choose will come with their own set of instructions—follow these
instructions for a complete guide to setting up. Following are some brief
instructions for the basic set-up of Remote Transmitter units with the WS-
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this unit or by contacting La Crosse Technology directly. A TX4U will
monitor temperature and humidity, a TX3U will monitor temperature only
and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature via a probe for use in pools,
spas, etc.
Note: When setting up multiple units it is important to remove the batteries
from all existing units in operation, then to insert batteries first into all the
Remote Transmitter units, and in numeric sequence. Second, install
batteries into the Indoor Temperature Station. Transmission problems will
arise if this is not done correctly and if the total time for set-up exceeds 6
minutes.
A. SET-UP OF MULTIPLE UNITS
1. It is necessary to remove the batteries from all units currently
in operation.
2. Remove the battery covers to all Remote Transmitter units.
3. Place all Remote Transmitter units in a numeric sequential
order.
4. In sequential order, install batteries (follow the same battery
installation procedures seen in section I. A) of the Detailed
Set-Up Guide).
5. Install batteries into the Indoor Temperature Station.
6. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and
operating instructions.
B. VIEWING AND OPERATING WITH MULTIPLE
THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTER UNITS
1. To view the temperature of a different Thermo Hygro
Transmitter unit, press the CH button. A shift from one
“boxed” number to the next should be observed in the
OUTDOOR LCD.
2. To view the Minimum/Maximum temperature: first select
which Thermo Hygro Transmitter to read data from (indicated
by the “boxed” number). Then press the OUT button.
Pressing this button once will display the minimum
temperature, the date and time the data was recorded.
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displayed, otherwise press the button twice) will display the
same data for the maximum recordings.
3. To reset the Minimum/Maximum readings, it is necessary to
select which Thermo Hygro Transmitter you wish to reset.
Press and hold the OUT button for 5 seconds, the records for
the selected Thermo Hygro Transmitter unit will be reset.
MOUNTING
Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the Indoor Temperature
Station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also,
extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of
the weather station and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate
weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours. These changes will require
a 12 to 24 hour wait before obtaining reliable data. To achieve a true
temperature reading, avoid mounting where direct sunlight can reach the
Thermo Hygro Transmitter. We recommend that you mount the Thermo
Hygro Transmitter on a North-facing wall. The sending range is 80ft—
obstacles such as walls, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the
range. Place both units in their desired location and wait approximately 10
minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is proper
reception. The Indoor Weather Station should display a temperature in the
OUTDOOR LCD within 4 minutes of setting up.
I. THERMO HYGRO TRANSMITTER
A. MOUNTING WITH THE SCREWS
1. Remove the mounting bracket/receptor from the packaging.
2. Place the mounting bracket over the desired mounting surface.
Through the 2 screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting surface
with a pencil.
3. Where marked, start the screw holes using the provided screws.
Remove screws from the mounting surface.

4. Align the mounting bracket with the started screw holes.
5. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. The screws should
be flush with the bracket.
6. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the transmitter) into the receptor
of the mounting bracket.
B. MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE
1. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting
bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold. The
mounting surface should be smooth and flat.
2. Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape. Press firmly
onto the designated area on the back of the mounting bracket.
3. Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape and situate
the mounting bracket. Firmly press the mounting bracket onto the
mounting surface.
4. Fit the mounting post into the receptor of the mounting bracket.
II. THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE STATION
The Indoor Temperature Station can be mounted in two ways:
• with the table stand or
• on the wall with the use of a wall hanging screw (not included).
A. USING THE TABLE STAND
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1) The Indoor Temperature Station comes with the table stand already
mounted. If you wish to use the table stand, all that is required is to place
the Indoor Temperature Station in an appropriate location.
B. WALL MOUNTING
1) Remove the table stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear
and rotate forward.
2) Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall, leaving approximately 3/16
of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall.
3) Place the Indoor Temperature Station onto the screw using the hanging hole
on the backside. Gently pull the Station down to lock the screw into place.