La Crosse Technology WS9132 User manual

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WIRELESS 868 MHz WEATHER STATION
Instruction manual
INTRODUCTION:
Congratulations on purchasing this innovative 868 MHz Weather Station which displays the
weather forecast, time, indoor temperature and up to three outdoor temperature readings.
o enjoy the full benefits of this innovative product, please read this operating manual.

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T e Weat er Station
FEATURES:
• DCF Radio controlled time with manual setting option
• ime reception ON/OFF (user selectable)
• 12/24 hour time display
• ime zone option ±12 hours
• Calendar display (day and month)
LCD
Display
Function keys
Battery compartment
Hanging hole
Foldout
Stand
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• Weather forecasting with weather tendency indicator
• Indoor comfort indicator
• emperature display in ºC/ºF
• Indoor and outdoor temperature display with MIN/MAX records and time of reception
• Indoor humidity display as RH% with MIN/MAX records
• Weather icon sensitivity setting
• LCD contrast selectable
• Can receive up to 3 outdoor temperature transmitters
• Low battery indicator
• able standing or wall mounting

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This socket is only for the
external probe. Do not
apply power plug to it.
Optional
external
probe
T e Outdoor Temperature Transmitter
• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to
Weather Station by 868 MHz signals
• Dual channel transmitter*: one internal channel
and one probe channel
• Shower proof casing
• Wall mounting and table stand
*DUAL CHANNEL TRANSMITTER -
here is an internal sensor channel and an external probe channel in the transmitter.

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Once the transmitter is successfully recognized by the Weather station, Channel 1 of the
Weather station will display the temperature data measured by internal sensor and Channel
2 will display the temperature estimated by the probe.
If the measuring probe is unplugged, the "probe channel" on Weather station (Channel 2)
will show "---", yet the data from the internal sensor will still be shown on Channel 1 .
he probe can be connected to the remote temperature transmitter anytime after initial
setup. here is no need to reset the units, should the probe be unplugged or re-plugged
again. he Weather station will automatically detect the temperature probe data and will
display the temperature data on Channel 2 after the probe is plugged.
SETTING UP:
W en one transmitter is used:
1. First, insert the batteries into the transmitter (see “Install and replace batteries in
t e Temperature transmitter” below).
2. Within 30 seconds of powering up the transmitter, insert the batteries to the Weather
Station (see “Install and replace batteries in t e Weat er Station” below). Once
the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. hen the
indoor temperature and the time as 0:00 will be displayed. If they are not shown on
LCD after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 60 seconds before
reinserting them. Once the indoor data is displayed, user may proceed to the next
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3. After the batteries are inserted, the Weather Station will start receiving data signal
from the transmitter.
4. If the optional probe has been plugged to the dual channel transmitter, the outdoor
temperature should then be displayed on the Weather Station on channel 1 and 2.
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.
Note:
Channel 1 will show the reading from the internal sensor of the dual channel transmitter;
Channel 2 will show the reading sensed by the probe. If the probe is not plugged to the
transmitter, " - -" will be shown on Channel 2.
5. In order to ensure sufficient 868 MHz transmission, the final position between the
Weather Station and the transmitter should not be more than 100 meters (see notes
on “Positioning” and “868 MHz Reception”).
6. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather
Station, the DCF time code reception is automatically started. his takes typically
between 3-5 minutes in good conditions—but may take up to 4 nights.
W en two transmitters are used
1. User shall remove all the batteries from the Weather Station and transmitters and wait
60 seconds (if setting has been done with one transmitter before).
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3. Within 30 seconds of powering up the first transmitter, insert the batteries into the
Weather Station. Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up
briefly. hen the indoor temperature and the time as 0:00 will be displayed. If they are
not shown on the LCD after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 60
seconds before reinserting them.
4. he outdoor temperature readings from the first transmitter (Channel 1 and 2) should
then be displayed on the Weather Station (if probe sensor has been installed onto the
first transmitter). 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 into the second transmitter as soon as the outdoor temperatures
from the first transmitter are displayed on the Weather Station.
Note: User must insert the batteries into the second transmitter within 20 seconds of
reception of the first transmitter.
6. he outdoor temperature reading from the second transmitter will be shown on the
LCD and the Channel No. will shift back to "1", indicating that all three channels are
running successfully. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to
be removed from all the units and reset from step 1.
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will display the data measured by the internal sensor of the second dual channel transmitter.
Yet the probe data from the second transmitter will not be displayed on the Weather Station.
7. Once the remote temperature has been received and displayed on the Weather
Station, the DCF time code reception is automatically started. his takes typically
between 3-5 minutes in good conditions.
IMPORTANT:
• ransmission problems will arise if the setting for additional transmitters is not
followed as described above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to
remove the batteries from all units and follow the set-up from step 1.
• If after 10 minutes, the Atomic auto-set time (DCF time) has not been received, press
the SE key to manually enter a time initially.
• Daily DCF reception is done at 02:00 and 03:00. 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. (Please refer also to notes on “DCF-77 Radio Controlled Time”
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INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE WEATHER STATION
he Weather Station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. o install and replace the
batteries, please follow the steps below:
1. Insert finger or other solid object in the space at the
bottom center of the battery compartment and lift up to
remove the cover.
2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see
marking).
3. Replace compartment cover.
INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER
he temperature transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V battery. o 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.
Note:
In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following
the setting up procedures. his 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
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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 t e preservation of t e environment. Return used
batteries to an aut orized depot.
DCF RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
he time base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the
Physikalisch echnische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less
than one second in one million years. he 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.
he quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic location. In normal cases,
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Once the outdoor reception test period is completed, the DCF tower icon in the clock display
will start flashing in the upper center. his indicates that the 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 V sets
is a minimum of 1.5 - 2 meters.
• 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.
• During nighttime, the atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception
is possible in most cases. A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy
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FUNCTION KEYS:
Weat er Station:
he Weather Station has 4 easy to use function keys:
SET key
• Press and hold the key to enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, time zone, time
reception ON/OFF, 12/24 hour display, manual time setting, calendar, temperature
°C/°F and weather icon sensitivity setting
IN key
• Press to toggle between MAX/MIN and current indoor temperature/humidity data
• Make adjustment in manual setting mode
IN key OU key
SE key
CH key

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• Reset the indoor MIN/MAX records
OUT key
• Press shortly to toggle between MAX/MIN and current outdoor temperature data
• Make adjustment in manual setting mode
• Reset the outdoor MIN/MAX records
CH key
• Exit the manual set mode
• Switch among display of channels (if more than 1 transmitter is used)

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LCD SCREEN:
Weather tendency
indicator
ime
Calendar display
Indoor relative
humidity in RH%
ime reception icon
(for DCF time)
Indoor temperature in ºC
/
ºF
Weather forecast icon
Outdoor data signal
reception indicator*
Outdoor temperature in ºC/
ºF
Outdoor transmitter
identification number
Comfort indicator
icon
Low battery indicator
(weather station)
min
Low battery indicator
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ansmitter)

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*When the signal from the transmitter is successfully received by the Weather Station, this
icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown on the LCD). User can
therefore easily see whether the last reception was successful (“ON” icon) or not (“OFF”
icon). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is being done
at that time.
MANUAL SETTINGS:
he following manual settings can be done in the setting mode:
• LCD Contrast setting
• ime zone setting
• Atomic ime reception ON/OFF setting (RCC)
• 12/24 hour time format setting
• Manual time setting
• Calendar setting (Year, Month, Date)
• °C/ °F temperature unit setting
• Weather Forecasting Icon Sensitivity setting

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Press and hold the SE key for about 3 seconds to advance to the setting mode:
LCD CONTRAST SETTING
he LCD contrast can be set to 8 different levels (0 to 7) to suit the user’s needs (default
LCD contrast setting is LCD 5). o set the desired contrast level:
1. he above display will be seen. Press the IN key to select the level of contrast
desired.
2. Press the SE key to confirm and enter the “ ime Zone setting” or exit the setting
mode by pressing the CH key
TIME ZONE SETTING:
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he time zone default of the Weather Station is 0 hr. o change to another time zone:
1. Using the IN key to set the time zone. he range runs between -12 to +12 hour.
2. Press the SE key to confirm and enter the “Time reception On/Off setting” or exit
the setting mode by pressing the CH key.
TIME RECEPTION ON/OFF SETTING
In area where reception of the atomic time is not possible, the time reception function can be
turned OFF. he clock will then work as a normal Quartz clock. (Default setting is ON).
1. he digit “ON” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the LCD.
2. Use the IN key to turn OFF the time reception function.
3. Confirm with the SE 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 t e Time Reception function is turned OFF manually, t e clock will not attempt any
reception of t e DCF time as long as t e Time Reception OFF function is activated.
T e Time Reception icon will not be displayed on t e LCD.
12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING
1. After setting time reception ON/OFF, press the SE key, “12 h” or “24 h” flashes in the
LCD. (default 24 h)
2. Press the IN key to select the “12 h” or “24 h” display mode.
3. Press the SE again to confirm and to enter the “Manual Time setting” or exit the
setting mode by pressing the CH key.
Note: When 24 h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "date and month"
display. When 12 h mode display is selected, the calendar format will be "month and
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date" display.
MANUAL TIME SETTING
In case the Weather Station is not able to detect the Atomic time (DCF) signal (disturbances,
transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. he clock will then work as a
normal Quartz clock.
o set the clock:
1. he hour and minute digits start flashing in the time display section.
2. Use the IN key to adjust the hour and the OU key to adjust the minute.
3. Confirm with the SE key and enter the “Calendar Setting” or exit the setting mode
by pressing the CH key.
Minutes (flashing)
Hours (flashing)