La Crosse Technology WS-9005 Operating and maintenance manual

Model: WS-9005
Instructional Manual
Wireless Rain Station
with Indoor/Outdoor Temperature
Table Of Contents
Button Location
Assembly and Setup
WSTX23-R Rain Sensor
WSTX23-T Temperature Sensor
Rain Station
LCD Features
Button Functions
Settings
Rainfall Alert (24 Hour)
Activate/Deactivate Alert
Low Battery Icons
Rain Readings and
Cylinder Graph
Clear Current Rainfall Readings
Rainfall Daily History
(365 days maximum) -----------
Clear Daily History Records
Time Alarm
Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm
Snooze
Search for Rain Sensor
Search for Temperature Sensor
Position Rain Sensor
Position Temperature Sensor
Care and Maintenance
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Button Location
1. Front View
1
Alarm Snooze
Front Buttons
2
Time Settings
3
History Rain
4
Rain Alert
2
1 3 4
Back View
TX Search
Back Buttons
Daily History/Clear
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Assembly and Setup
WSTX23-R Rain Sensor
1. Press the two tabs on each end of the rain sensor and lift off the
funnel portion.
Push both
white tabs
on each
side
Lets identify the parts of the rain sensor.
Base
Tabs either end
of funnel portion
Funnel Portion
Rocker
Tabs for Battery
Compartment

2. The battery compartment is under the rocker. Firmly squeeze all four
tabs and lift battery compartment off of base and turn it upside down
to show battery compartment.
3. Insert 2 “AA” Alkaline batteries below the rocker of the WSTX23-R
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AA
AA
Two “AA” Batteries
Tabs
4. Position the battery compartment over base and press down so all four
tabs lock in place.
Make sure the alignment tab is facing
the arrow on the base.
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5. Match the UP arrow on the front of the blue base and the DOWN arrow
on the front of the white funnel portion.
6. Press down until the white tabs lock in place.
Note: It is important to match up the arrows, as the rocker is
offset by the antenna; the funnel needs to center over the rocker
in order to record rainfall.
WSTX23-T Temperature Sensor
1. Insert batteries into the outdoor temperature sensor.
Observe the correct polarity.
2 “AA”
Batteries
AA
AA
Arrows
Red
LED
2. The red LED will flash during transmission.

Rain Station
1. Insert batteries into the rain station.
Observe the correct polarity.
2. Leave the rain station and sensors
sit 5 -10 feet apart for 15 minutes
to lock in both sensors.
3. Both the temperature and the rain
sensor should appear on the rain
station in the first minute.
4. You can tip the rocker of the rain
sensor to simulate rain and receive
a reading to the rain station.
5. After 15 minutes mount the rain
sensor in an open area outside.
Mount the temperature sensor in a
shaded location outside.
AA
AA
LCD Features
Rainfall Alert Icon
Rain Sensor Reception Icon
Rainfall: Current, 1hour, 24 Hour,
7 days, Month, and Total
Time, Date, Days Ago
Rainfall History
Indoor Temperature
Outdoor Temperature
Rainfall Graph
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Button Functions
SETTINGS Button (Time)
Normal Mode:
Hold to enter settings mode.
Settings Mode:
Press to confirm a setting and
move to next item.
SNOOZE Button (Alarm)
Normal Mode:
Press to view Alarm time.
Alarm Mode:
Hold to set Alarm time.
Press to arm/disarm alarm.
Alarm Ringing:
Press to arm snooze feature for
10 minutes.
Snooze Mode:
Press to exit snooze mode.
ALERT Button (Rain)
Normal Mode:
Hold to enter rain alert mode.
Press to view rain alert
Alerts Mode:
Press to arm/disarm rain alert
RAIN Button (History)
Normal Mode:
Hold to search for rain sensor.
Press to view current rain
readings. (1HR, 24HR, 7 DAYS,
MONTH, TOTAL)

UP ARROW (Daily History, Clear)
Normal Mode:
Hold to clear current rainfall
readings.
Press to view Days Ago
History
Days Ago History Mode:
Press to history 1 day at a
time.
Hold to search history by date.
Settings Mode:
Press to increase a value.
DOWN ARROW (TX Search)
Normal Mode:
Hold to search for outdoor
temperature sensor.
Settings Mode:
Press to decrease a value.
Back Buttons
Settings
Hold the SETTINGS button to enter
set mode.
Press the ARROW buttons (back)
to adjust a value.
Press the SETTINGS button to confirm
and move to next item.
Settings order:
1. 12/24 hour
2. Year
3. Month
4. Date
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Language (English/Spanish/French)
8. °F/°C
9. MM/IN (millimeters or inches for rain)
Note: The rain station will default out of set mode when no buttons
are pressed for 20 seconds.
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1. 12Hr or 24Hr(default) time 2. Select Year
3. Select Month
5. Select Hour
4. Select Date
or
6. Select Minutes
7. Set Language
or
or
8. Set Fahrenheit or Celsius
or
9. Select Inches or Millimeter
or

Activate/Deactivate Rainfall Alert
In alert mode press and release the ALERT button
to activate or deactivate the alert.
The alert bell icon will show when active.
When the alert value is reached, the alarm will
beep for 5 seconds, then once each minute.
Press any button to stop the alert from sounding
Rainfall Alert (24 Hour)
1. Press the ALERT button to enter
Rain Alert Mode.
2. In Alert mode, hold the ALERT
button until the rain station
beeps to set the 24 hour rainfall
alert.
3. Press the ARROW buttons to
adjust the alert value.
4. Press the ALERT button to
confirm.
Low Battery Indicators
Rain sensor batteries
Rain station batteries
Temperature sensor
batteries
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3
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CURRENT
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Rain Readings and Cylinder Graph
Rain readings with a corresponding cylinder graph. Press and release the
RAIN button to view rain readings in the Rain Window.
Rain readings from the start of a rain event
until no rain accumulation for 30 minutes.
This will reset to zero after 30 minutes of
no rainfall.
1 HR
Rainfall of the last 12 consecutive 5
minutes of rainfall. Example: if rain started
at 5:50, the data from 5:50 to 6:49 means
1 HR. Reading resets to zero at the top of
each hour.
24 HR
Based on the past 24, 1-hour increments.
This is a running total that changes hourly.
7 DAYS
Based on the last 7, 24-hour readings.
This is not a subject to the calendar.
Be sure time and date are set.
MONTH
Total rainfall from the first day of the
month to last day of the month.
TOTAL
Total rainfall since powered on or reset.
Note: As time passes without rain, the 1 hour, 24 hour, and 7 day
rain totals will count down to zero.

Rainfall Daily History Record
(up to 365 days)
View rainfall history by toggling back one day
at a time or search by date.
One Day at a Time:
Press the UP ARROW button to view the
rain history.
DAYS AGO and the date appear.
Press UP ARROW button repeatedly, to
scroll back one day at a time.
(365 days of record history maximum)
Search by Date:
1. Press the UP ARROW button to view the
rain history.
2. DAYS AGO heading and the
date appear.
3. In DAYS AGO mode, hold the UP ARROW
until the rain station beeps.
4. The Year will flash. Press the ARROW
buttons to select the Year.
5. Press SETTINGS button to confirm and
move to Month.
6. The Month will flash. Press the ARROW
buttons to select the Month.
7. Press SETTINGS button to confirm and
move to the Date.
8. The Date will flash. Press the ARROW
buttons to select the Date.
9. Press SETTINGS button to confirm and
exit.
Clear Current Rainfall Readings
Press the RAIN button to select which rainfall reading to clear.
Hold the UP ARROW button to clear the individual record.
Each record can be cleared individually.
This will not clear histroy (DAYS AGO) records.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds, the rain station
will default to normal mode.
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Clear Rainfall Daily History Records
Remove batteries.
Insert batteries.
Hold the ARROW buttons together.
Note: removing batteries will clear all current readings.
Time Alarm
1. Press the SNOOZE button to enter alarm mode.
2. In alarm mode, hold the SNOOZE button to set alarm.
3. Press the ARROW buttons (back) to adjust a value.
4. Press the SNOOZE button to confirm and move to next item.
Settings order:
1. Hour
2. Minutes
Snooze
Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm
The alarm automatically activates when you set the alarm time.
To activate or deactive the alarm at any time:
Press the SNOOZE button to enter alarm mode.
Press and release the SNOOZE button to activate and deactive the
time alarm.
The alarm bell icon will show when active.
When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to silence the
alarm for 10 minutes.
The snooze function may be repeated.
Hold the SNOOZE to exit snooze mode.
Press any other button to stop the alarm for one day.
Alarm Icon

Position Rain Sensor WSTX23-R
1. Mount in an open area for a more accurate rain count.
2. Install the Rain sensor on a level platform that is stationary.
3. Insert two mounting screws (not included) through the holes in
the base of the rain sensor.
4. Ideally, the Rain sensor should be mounted at least 6 ft in the
air and have a direct line of sight to the display.
5. The rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic
cleaning of debris or insects.
6. The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station is
floors.
Position Temperature Sensor WSTX23-T
1. Mount the Outdoor Sensor on a north-facing wall or in any
well shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
2. Insert one mounting screw (not included) through the hole
at the top of the outdoor sensor.
3. The maximum wireless transmission range to the rain station
floors.
4. Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically.
Search for Rain Sensor
Hold the RAIN button for three seconds.
The rain reception icon will flash while searching for
the sensor.
The reception icon will be solid when connected to
rain sensor.
Search for Temperature Sensor
Hold the DOWN arrow button for three seconds.
The temperature area will flash dashes.
Temperature reading = connected.
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is over 300 feet (91 meters ) in open air, not including walls or
over 300 feet (91 meters ) in open air, not including walls or

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Indoor
Outdoor
RF 868MHz (open air)
Rain
Battery
Life
Dimensions
Specifications
RF 868MHz (open air)
Batteries
(not included)
RainStation: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries
Rain Sensor: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries
Temperature Sensor: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries
Over 12 months when using reputable batteries
WSTX23-T Sensor:
1.67” L x 0.79” W x 6.1” H
(
42.5 x 20 x 155 mm
)
WSTX23-R Sensor:
6.00” L x 5.10” W x 4.21” H
(
152 x 130 x 107mm
)
Rain Station:
4.27” L x 1.48” W x 3.88” H
(
108 x 38 x 99 mm
)
Distance: Over (91 meters.) 300ft
Up to 99.99 inches (999.9 mm )– Accuracy +/- 5 to 10%
Distance: Over 300ft. (91 meters )
Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C )
Temperature Range: +14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C )
– Accuracy +/-1°C
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 intended use.
Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to
battery installation.
Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+and -).
Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an ex-
tended period.
Remove expired batteries promptly.

LIABILIT DISCLAIMERS
• The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances.
Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized
grounds strongly damages the environment.
• Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the
addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection.
• All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled. User shall
take an active part in the reuse, recycling and recovery of the
lectrical and electronic waste.
• The unrestricted disposal of electronic waste may do harm on public
health and the quality of environment.
• As stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the
“User manual” is highly recommended for the benefit of the user.
This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish
collection points.
• The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for
any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an
inaccurate reading take place.
• This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the
temperature.
• This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public
information.
• The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.
• This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children.
• No part of this manual may be reproduced without written
authorization of the manufacturer.
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R&TTE Directive 2014/53/EU:
Summary of the Declaration of Conformity : We hereby declare that
this wireless transmission device does comply with the essential
requirements of R&TTE Directive
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