La Crosse 308-1711 User manual

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WIRELESS WEATHER STATION
Model 308-1711 | Instruction Manual
La Crosse Technology’s wireless weather station provides you with precise real-time weather data
straight from your backyard. Monitor indoor and outdoor temperature, track temperature trends and set
customizable temperature alerts easily—all on one convenient device. Large temperature numbers
increase readability. The weather station features a wireless transmission range of over 200 feet (60
meters) in open air from the transmitter to the Weather Station.
Wireless Weather Station
Outdoor Temperature Transmitter TX141TH-A

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Table of Contents
Wireless Weather Station 1
Outdoor Temperature Transmitter TX141TH-A 1
Table of Contents 2
Features 3
Setup instructions Step-by-Step 3
Troubleshooting 3
Manual Search for Outdoor Transmitter 3
Function Buttons 4
Program Menu 4
Set Calendar 4
12/24 Hour Time Format 4
Set Time 4
Fahrenheit/Celsius 5
Alarm Time 5
Set Alarm 5
Activate/Deactivate Alarm 5
Snooze 5
MIN/MAX Readings 5
Low Battery Icon 6
Temperature Alerts 6
Select Alert Value 6
Temperature Alerts ON/OFF 6
Temperature Alert Sounds 6
Temperature Trend Arrows 7
Outdoor Temperature Flashes 7
Install Batteries in the Temperature Station 7
Install batteries in the Outdoor Transmitter 7
Care and Maintenance 7
Position Temperature Station 7
Position Outdoor Transmitter 8
Specifications 8
Indoor Temperature 8
Outdoor Temperature 8
Power Requirements 8
Battery Life 8
Dimensions 9
Warranty Information 9
FCC Statement 10
308-1711
5.40” L x 1.68” W x 4.40” H
(137.2 mm x 42.8 mm x 111.8 mm)
2-AA Batteries TX141TH-A
1.57" L x 0.79" W x 5.12" H
(40 x 20 x 130 mm)
2-AA Batteries

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Features
Calendar (Month/date, 2000-2099 Default Year 2012)
Time (hour/minute)
Indoor Temperature (°F/°C)
Indoor Temperature Trend
Indoor Humidity (%RH)
Wireless Outdoor Temperature (°F/°C)
Outdoor Temperature Trend
Outdoor Humidity (%RH)
Signal strength icon for outdoor sensor transmission
12/24 hour time (manual setting)
Calendar: month/day/date
Alarm and Snooze Function
Moon Phase
High/Low Temperature Alert for Indoor and Outdoor Temperature
Large 1 7/8 inch Temperature numbers
Low Battery indicator for outdoor sensor and station
MIN/MAX Daily Records with auto reset (0:00)
Setup Instructions Step-by-Step
STEP 1:
Slide the battery cover tab down and pull out to remove the battery cover from the weather station.
Insert two new AA batteries (not included) into the back of the weather station. Observe the correct
polarity (see marking inside the battery compartment).
The weather station will light up and show, indoor temperature.
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
STEP 2:
Ensure that the transmitter is within 10 feet of the Weather Station.
Remove battery cover from TX141TH-A transmitter. Slide the battery cover down and lift off the front
of the transmitter.
Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter. Observe the correct polarity.
Within three minutes the weather station will show readings in the outdoor temperature area on the
LCD.
Note: Allow the weather station and the transmitter to stay within 10 feet of each other for the first 15
minutes of set up.
Troubleshooting
After the batteries are inserted, the weather station will search for the outdoor temperature transmitter
for 3 minutes.
The antenna symbol will flash during reception, and temperature display will be dashes “---“.
No antenna symbol will show during RF (radio frequency) synchronization.
If synchronization fails once, the antenna will lose one bar.
If synchronization fails twice, the antenna will lose two bars.
If RF (radio frequency) reception fails five times, the antenna symbol will show:
The antenna will show full display with successful RF (radio frequency) reception.
Search for Transmitter
If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after three minutes, hold the
SENSOR button on the weather station for three seconds to search for
outdoor transmitter.
Next remove the battery cover from the TX141TH-A transmitter then press
the TX button to send a signal.
If it still does not receive the outdoor temperature, remove the batteries from both the weather station
and the transmitter for 15 minutes repeat setup instructions from step 1.

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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200-feet (60 meters). Obstacles such as walls,
windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range.
Function Buttons
Program Menu
The program menu allows you to select your preferences:
Year
Month
Date
12/24-Hour Time Format
Hour
Minutes
Fahrenheit/Celsius
The SETTINGS button moves The MAX button will The MIN button will
through the program menu increase a value decrease a value
and confirm selections.
Set Calendar
To set the calendar:
1. Hold the SETTINGS button until the station beeps.
2. The Year will flash.
3. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to choose the year.
4. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to the month.
5. The Month will flash.
6. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to choose the month.
7. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to the date.
8. The Date will flash.
9. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to choose the date.
10. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to Fahrenheit/Celsius.
Note: The day of the week will set automatically once the year, month and date are set.
12-hour or 24-hour Time Format
The Time may be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Default is 12-hour time.
Note: When in 12-hour format, AM or PM will show in front of the hour.
1. Hold the SETTINGS button for three seconds to enter time set mode.
2. 12H will flash.
3. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to choose 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
4. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to hour.
Set Time
To set the time manually:
1. The Hour digit will flash.
2. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to choose the hour.
3. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to minutes.
4. The Minutes will flash.
5. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to choose the minutes.
6. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to the year.
12H

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Fahrenheit/Celsius
1. °F or °C will flash.
2. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to select
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
3. Press and release the SETTINGS button to
confirm and exit the program menu.
Note: When no buttons are pressed for ten
seconds, the weather station will save the
last change and default back to normal
mode.
Alarm Time
The TIME ALARM button The MAX button will The MIN button will
moves through the alarm set mode, increase a value decrease a value
and confirm selections.
Set Time Alarm
In normal mode, press and release the TIME ALARM button once to show alarm time. Hold the TIME
ALARM button for three seconds to enter alarm set mode.
1. The Hour will flash.
2. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to set the hour.
3. Press the TIME ALARM button to confirm and switch to minutes.
4. The Minutes will flash.
5. Use the MAX or MIN buttons to set the minutes.
6. Press TIME ALARM button to confirm and exit.
Note: When no buttons are pressed for ten seconds the weather station will save the last change and
default back to normal time mode.
Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm
In normal mode, press and release the TIME ALARM button once to show alarm time.
Press and release the TIME ALARM button repeatedly to turn ON/OFF alarm.
The alarm icon appears when alarm is activated.
Note: The crescendo alarm will ring for 2 minutes then turn off if no buttons are pressed.
Snooze
When the alarm sounds, press the TIME ALARM button to snooze the alarm for 10 minutes.
The snooze option can be repeated three times.
The alarm icon will flash while the snooze feature is active.
Note: While the alarm sounds, press any button except the TIME ALARM button to turn
the alarm off.
Temperature Trend Arrows
The indoor and outdoor temperature trend indicators will update every 30 minutes or less. These trends
represent temperature changes over the past three hours.
UP: Temperature rose more than 2°F /1°C in the past three hours
RIGHT: Temperature has not changed more than 2°F /1°C in the past three hours
DOWN: Temperature fell more than 2°F /1°C in the past three hours