La Crosse Technology WW85784 Operating and maintenance manual

Model: WW85784
Instructional Manual
DC:060216
Color Forecast Station
Table of Contents
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LCD Features ..................................
Setup ............................................
Atomic Time ...................................
Set Time Zone, Time, Date, etc. ........
Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF) ...................
Moon Phase ....................................
Alarm Time ....................................
Deactivate/Activate Alarm ................
Snooze ..........................................
Set Temperature Alerts ....................
Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts ........
Forecast .........................................
Forecast Trend Arrows ......................
Pressure History Graph ....................
Temperature Trend Arrows ................
Humidity Trend Arrows .....................
MIN/MAX .......................................
Heat Index/Dew Point ......................
Sensor Search ................................
Low Battery ....................................
Mount Temperature/Humidity Sensor ..
Care and Maintenance ......................
Warranty and Support ......................
Specications .................................
FCC Statement ................................
Canada Statement ...........................
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Atomic Time
Setup
1. Insert 2-AA batteries (included) into the TX141TH-Bv2 sensor.
Observe correct polarity.
2. Insert 5.0 volt AC cord into an outlet, then into the weather station.
3. (Optional): insert 3-AAA batteries (included) into the weather
station. Observe correct polarity.
4. Set Time Zone, Time, Date etc.
5. After 5 minutes, place sensor outside in a shaded location.
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LCD Features
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Alarm & Atomic Symbols
Calendar
Forecast
Moon Phase
Pressure Trend
Pressure Graph
Outdoor Temperature
Low Battery Sensor
Outdoor Humidity
Humidity Trend
Sensor Reception & Trend
Outdoor Temperature Alerts
Low Battery Station
Indoor Humidity
Indoor Temperature
Indoor Temperature Alerts
Front Buttons
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Side Buttons

• From normal time display, press and release the TIME SET button
to search for the WWVB time signal.
• Please be sure you have selected your time zone from the list in the
Settings menu. When the Atomic time signal is received, the station
will set to the time zone selected. Default is Eastern Time.
• For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm
Atomic Time
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1. Hold 2 seconds, then release the TIME SET button to enter time
set mode.
2. Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust values.
3. Press and release the TIME SET button to conrm adjustments and
move to the next item.
Settings order:
1. WWVB Reception
2. Time Zone
3. DST Indicator,
4. 12/24 Hour Time Format
5. Hour
6. Minutes,
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date
10. Fahrenheit/Celsius
Set Time Zone, Time, Date, etc.
Note: Press one button at a time when setting the station.
To begin: Hold the SET button 2 seconds, then release, to enter the
settings menu:
1. WWVB ON | OFF
2. Time Zone
AST
EST
CST
MST
PST
AKT
HAT
Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaskan
Hawaiian
Time Zones
When Atomic OFF is selected,
move directly to 12/24 hour time.
Set the Time Zone to your
area for the hours to be correct.

7. Year | 8. Month | 9. Date
5. Hour | 6. Minutes
10. Fahrenheit | Celsius
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Weekday will adjust when year,
month, and date are set.
3. DST ON | OFF
4. 12Hour | 24 Hour
Backlight (HI-LOW-OFF)
• When operating with the power cable, the backlight is adjustable:
HI-LOW-OFF.
• Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to adjust backlight.
• When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on briey
when the SNOOZE/LIGHT button is pressed.

Alarm Time
The alarm will be active when alarm time is set.
1. Hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds to enter alarm settings.
2. The HOUR will show.
3. Press the ARROW buttons to adjust.
4. Press ALARM to conrm and move to the minutes
5. The MINUTES will show.
6. Press the ARROW buttons to adjust.
7. Press ALARM to conrm and exit settings.
Alarm Hour
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Deactivate/Activate Alarm
• The alarm is active when set.
• Press and release the ALARM button to view alarm time. Then press
and release the ALARM button to deactivate or activate the alarm.
• The alarm icon (bell) will show when active.
Alarm Minutes
• When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to silence
the alarm for 10 minutes.
• The snooze icon Zz will ash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE to silence the alarm for 24 hours.
Snooze
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Moon
Small Waxing
Crescent
Large Waxing
Crescent
First
Quarter
Small Waxing
Gibbous
Large Waxing
Gibbous
Full
Moon
Large Waning
Gibbous
Small Waning
Gibbous
Last
Quarter
Large Waning
Crescent
Small Waning
Crescent
The moon phase is based on the lunar calendar and the year, month
and date set. Most Internet moon phase calculations are based on the
lunar calendar. There are 12 separate moon phases.
Moon Phase

Set Temperature Alerts
1. Hold 2 seconds, then release the ALERTS button to enter alert
set mode.
2. Press and release the ARROW buttons to adjust values.
3. Press and release the ALERTS button to conrm adjustments and
move to the next item.
Alert setting order:
Note: When no HI or LO Temperature Alert is set, OFF will show.
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Outdoor High Alert
Outdoor Low Alert
Indoor High Alert
Indoor Low Alert
Note: Setting the temperature alert value and arming the
temperature alerts are separate steps.

Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts
• Press and release the ALERT button to view High and Low alerts.
• Press the UP ARROW to arm an alert.
• Press the DOWN ARROW to disarm an alert.
Alerts
Armed
Alerts
Disarmed
Forecast
1. The weather station offers these 6 forecast icons based on
barometric pressure.
2. When the forecast would normally be Rain or T-Storm and the
outdoor temperature is below 32°F, the forecast will show Snow.
SUNNY PARTLY SUNNY CLOUDY
RAIN T-STORM SNOW
Intelligent Weather Forecast:
This station learns. Please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration.
This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.
Six forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to predict
weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.
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Forecast Trend Arrows
Falling: Weather will worsen
Steady: No change
Rising: Weather will improve

Temperature Trend Arrows
Humidity Trend Arrows
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Pressure History Graph
• Pressure history in the past 24 hours.
• Read the graph from left to right.
• Pressure graph will continually scroll.
The temperature (2°F/1°C) trend
indicators update every 30 minutes
or less.
The humidity (3% RH) trend
indicators update every 30
minutes or less.
The forecast station automatically resets the min/max temperatures at
midnight (12:00 AM).
View MIN: Press the DOWN ARROW button to view the minimum
Indoor and Outdoor Temperatures.
Reset: Hold the DOWN ARROW button for ve seconds to reset.
View MAX: Press the UP ARROW button to view the maximum
Indoor and Outdoor Temperatures.
Reset: Hold the UP ARROW button for ve seconds to reset.
MIN/MAX Temperature
Heat Index / Dew Point
Press the HEAT/DEW button to toggle between Heat Index and Dew
Point. Each feature will display for 10 seconds then return to default
display if the button is not pressed again.

Sensor Search
• Hold the HEAT/DEW button for 3 seconds to search for the outdoor
temperature/humidity sensor.
• The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is
received, or for 3 minutes if no signal available.
Low Battery
• Battery by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the sensor.
• Battery by Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the Weather
station.
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• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the
sensor and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
• Mount the sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well
shaded location. Sun will make it read high.
• Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• Be sure the outdoor sensor is mounted vertically to drain
moisture.
• The maximum wireless transmission range is over 300
feet (91 meters) in open air, not including walls or oors.
Mount Temperature/Humidity Sensor
• 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
extended period of time.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.
Care and Maintenance

Warranty and Support
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.
Before returning a product, please contact our friendly
customer support with questions or visit our online help:
Phone: [phone]
Online Product Support:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Product Registration:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
View full warranty details online at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf
Warranty Address:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738 | 6,076,044 | RE43903
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Specications
Indoor
• Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• Humidity Range: 10% - 99% (RH)
Outdoor
• Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
• Alkaline Batteries: -20°F to 140°F (-29°C to 60°C)
• Lithium Batteries: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Note: Temperatures below -20°F (-29°C) require
Lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor
• Humidity Range: 10% - 99% (RH)
• Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters) RF 433MHz (open air)
Power
• Forecast Station Primary AC Power: 5.0 volt AC power adapter
• AC6 Adapter No.: GPU280500150WAOO
• Optional/Battery Backup:
3-AAA, IEC, LR3 batteries (not included)
Battery Life
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
2-AA, IEC, LR6, batteries (not included)
• Forecast Station Battery Backup:
Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC adapter for
primary power
Dimensions
• Forecast Station:
6.16” W x 9.65” H x 0.925” D (156.5 x 245.1 x 23.5 mm)
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
1.57” W x 5.12” T x 0.79” D (4.0cm W x 13.0cm T x 2.0cm D)
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor:
Battery life is over 24 months using reputable battery brands
• Update interval: every 30 seconds
• Update Interval: every 50 seconds

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 changes or modications to this equipment. Such changes or
modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in
part, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical
process without the written permission of the publisher.
This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is
regularly checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We
disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their
consequences.
All trademarks and patents are recognized.
Canada Statement
This device complies with CNR Industry Canada license -exempt devices.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Statement
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