La Crosse S84193 Quick Setup Guide

Troubleshooting
Wireless Color Weather Station
Model: S84193 | Quick Setup Guide
La Crosse Technology® introduces a Wireless Color Weather Station
that provides precise, real-time weather data straight from your
backyard. New—Monitor forecast and temperature trends and set
high/low temperature alerts. Animated color forecasts react to changing
barometric pressure. Monitor in/out temperature and humidity with daily
min/max records—all on one easy-to-read display with adjustable
brightness. Wireless transmission range of over 200 feet (60 meters) in
open air, from transmitter to weather station.
• If the weather station does not show the outdoor temperature after
three minutes, open the battery cover of the outdoor transmitter to
reveal the TX button. Push down on the TX button for three seconds to
send a wireless signal to the weather station.
• Hold the HEAT/DEW button for three seconds so the weather station
searches again for the outdoor transmitter.
• If the outdoor temperature does not show up after a second attempt,
remove the A/C power adapter and all batteries from both units and
start the setup process again.
• For optimal 433 MHz signal reception, the outdoor transmitter should
be placed within 200 feet (60 meters) from the indoor weather station.
Buttons
Wireless Color Weather Station
Program Menu
Setup Instructions Step-by-Step
STEP 1:
• Insert the 5-volt A/C power adapter into the
designated area on the weather station.
• Insert the A/C power adapter into a wall outlet for
continuous backlight (ON/OFF), and dimmer
feature.
STEP 2: (optional battery operation)
• Remove battery cover from the weather
station: Slide tab left and pull out to remove the cover.
• Insert 3 NEW AAA 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, humidity and time.
• (Press and release the HI/LOW/OFF button to illuminate the backlight
for 10 seconds when using only battery power.)
• Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
• Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable
Batteries
STEP 3:
• Ensure that the transmitter is within 10 feet of the
weather station.
• Remove battery cover from transmitter: Slide the battery
cover down and lift off the front.
• Insert 2 NEW AA batteries (not included) into the
TX141TH-B transmitter. Observe the correct polarity.
• Within 3 minutes, the weather station will show readings
in the Outdoor temperature area on the LCD.
Note: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures below - 20°F /28.8°C).
The TIME SET button will move through the program menu. To change
a value use the ARROW buttons.
• WWVB ON/OFF: Hold the TIME SET button five seconds so WWVB
and the word ON will flash. Press and release either ARROW button to
turn this to OFF if you do not wish WWVB time reception. Confirm with
the TIME SET button and move to time zone.
• TIME ZONE: EST will flash. Press and release the ARROW buttons to
select a different Time Zone: AST=Atlantic, EST= Eastern, CST=
Central, MST= Mountain, PST= Pacific, AKT= Alaska, HAT=Hawaiian
time zone. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to DST.
• DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: DST will flash and the word ON. Press and
release the ARROW buttons to turn this to OFF if you do not observe
DST. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to 12/24 hour time.
• 12/24 HOUR TIME: 12H will flash. Press and release the ARROW
buttons to select 24H. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to
the hour.
• HOUR: The hour will flash. Press and release the ARROW buttons to
select the correct hour. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to
the minutes.
• MINUTES: The minutes will flash. Press and release the ARROW
buttons to adjust the minutes. Confirm with the TIME SET button and
move to the year.
• YEAR: The year will flash. Press and release the ARROW buttons to
select the correct year. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to
the month.
• MONTH: The month will flash. Press and release the ARROW buttons
to select the correct month. Confirm with the TIME SET button and
move to the date.
• DATE: The date will flash. Press and release the ARROW buttons to
select the correct date. Confirm with the TIME SET button and move to
F/C.
Note: The Day of the Week will set automatically when the year, month
and date are set.
• FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS: °F will flash. Press and release the ARROW
buttons to select Fahrenheit or Celsius. Confirm with the TIME SET
button and exit.
Alarm Set
• ALARM HOUR: Hold ALARM button for three seconds to enter alarm
setting mode. The alarm hour will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to
set the hour. Press and release the ALARM button.
• ALARM MINUTE: The alarm minutes will flash. Use the ARROW
buttons to set the minutes. Press the ALARM button to exit.
Alarm Activate/Deactivate
• Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time.
• Press and release the ALARM button repeatedly to activate
or deactivate the alarm.
• The alarm icon appears when alarm is activated.
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Snooze
Heat Index
• When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to trigger
snooze alarm for 10 minutes. The snooze icon Zz will flash when the
snooze feature is active.
• To stop alarm for one day, press ALARM button, while in snooze
mode. The alarm icon will remain solid.
Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. When the alarm sounds, it
continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely.
Heat Index combines the effects of heat and humidity. This is the
apparent temperature of how hot it feels to a human being.
Note: Heat index will be the same number as the temperature until the
temperature is above 80°F (26.7°C).
WWVB Radio-Controlled Time
Dew Point
The NIST radio station, WWVB, 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 Wireless Color 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.
Dew point is the saturation point of the air, or the temperature to which
the air has to be cooled in order to create condensation.
Note: Dew Point generally is lower than the temperature.
View Heat Index: From a normal display press the HEAT/DEW button
once and Heat Index will show instead of the ambient temperature.
View Dew Point: From a normal display press the HEAT/DEW button
twice and Dew Point will show instead of the ambient temperature.
Weather Forecast Icons
WWVB reception icon with full signal strength will appear
screen when reception of atomic time signal is successful.
• No tower icon displayed. The weather station was unable
to receive a signal at this time.
• Reposition the weather station for better signal reception or try again at
bedtime.
• The weather station will start searching at UTC: 07:00 and if no
reception on the first attempt they will try again at 08:00, 09:00 and
10:00.
• If the signal is good it may catch a signal in ABOUT 2-3 minutes.
• If the signal is marginal it will try to catch a signal for up to 10 minutes.
• If there is no signal or too much interference the receiver will only be on
for 2 minutes.
• Press and release the TIME SET button to start or stop a manual
signal search.
Note: In case the weather station is not able to detect the WWVB-signal
(disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.); the time may be manually set.
Backlight
A/C adapter: The backlight is on continuously, when operating the
weather station with the 5-volt A/C adapter. Press and release the HILOW-OFF button to change the backlight brightness.
• HI: Brightest intensity (default).
• LO: Press and release the HI-LOW-OFF button to dim the backlight.
• OFF: Press and release the HI-LOW-OFF button again, to turn the
backlight off for sleep. Press again to return to full strength.
Note: When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the
backlight for 10 seconds
Battery power only: Press and release the HI-LOW-OFF button and
the backlight will show for 10 seconds.
Note: When the adapter is NOT in use, the HI-LOW-OFF light feature is
not available.
The weather station predicts weather condition of the next 12-hours
based on the change of atmospheric pressure with 70-75% accuracy.
Note: As weather conditions cannot be 100% correctly forecasted we
are not responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast.
SUNNY
PARTLY SUNNY
CLOUDY
RAINY
STORMY
SNOWY
Note: The “snowy” icon appears when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C) and the forecast is rainy or stormy.
THIS STATION LEARNS
The weather station calibrates barometric pressure based on its
location over a period of time to generate an accurate, personal
forecast. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for barometer calibration.
The forecast station samples the barometric pressure every twelve
minutes. These samples are averaged hourly and daily then stored in
nonvolatile memory. The three hour pressure icon change is based off of
the last four average hourly readings.
IMPORTANT: As the weather station builds memory, it will compare the
current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for
increased accuracy. The longer the weather station operates in one
location the more accurate the forecast icons will be.
Set Temperature Alert Values
Hold the ALERT button for five seconds, until the weather station beeps,
to select and set temperature alert values.
MAX/MIN Temperature/Humidity Data
The weather station shows daily minimum and maximum temperatures
each day starting at midnight (12:00 AM). The weather station
automatically resets the min/max temperatures at midnight (12:00 AM).
• View MAX data: Press and release the UP ARROW button once to
view maximum temperature and humidity values for indoor and
outdoor data.
• Reset MAX data: Hold the UP ARROW button for five seconds to
reset maximum temperature and humidity values for indoor and
outdoor data.
• View MIN data: Press and release the DOWN ARROW button once
to view minimum temperature and humidity values for indoor or
outdoor data.
• Reset MIN data: Hold the DOWN ARROW button for five seconds to
reset minimum temperature and humidity values for indoor and
outdoor data.
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OUTDOOR HIGH alert will flash. Press the ARROW buttons to set the
alert value, and press the ALERT button to confirm. Then press the
ALERT button again switch to OUTDOOR LOW setting.
 OUTDOOR LOW alert will flash. Press the ARROW buttons to set the
alert value, and press the ALERT button to confirm. Then press the
ALERT button again switch to INDOOR HIGH setting.
 INDOOR HIGH alert will flash. Press the ARROW buttons to set the
alert value, and press the ALERT button to confirm. Then press the
ALERT button again switch to INDOOR LOW setting.
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INDOOR LOW alert will flash. Press the ARROW buttons to choose
the value, and press the ALERT button to confirm and exit.
Note: After selecting temperature alert values use the next step to turn
individual alerts ON or OFF.
Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts
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In normal time mode, press and release the ALERT button to
toggle between:
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Press the UP ARROW button to turn the selected alert ON. The
alert icon appears when each alarm is activated.
Press the DOWN ARROW button to turn the selected alert OFF.
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Temperature Alert Sounds
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When temperature alert sounds, the corresponding alert icon will
flash.
 The alert beeps once every minute, until the temperature is out of
alert range.
 Press any button to stop alert. The alert symbol
will still show.
 Turn alert OFF: In normal mode, hold and release the ALERT button
to select the alert to turn off. With HI or LO alert selected, press the
DOWN ARROW button to turn that alert OFF.
Temperature/Humidity Trend Indicators
The indoor and outdoor temperature trend indicators will update every
30 minutes or less. These trends represent temperature changes over
the past three hours.
Temperature rose more than 2°F /1°C in the past three hours.
Humidity rose more than 3% RH in the past three hours
Temperature has not changed more than 2°F /1°C in the
past three hours. Humidity has not changed more than 3%
RH in the past three hours.
Temperature fell more than 2°F /1°C in the past three hours.
Humidity fell more than 3% RH in the past three hours
Humidity trend indicator
Free standing: Simply pull out the stand from the back of
the weather station and place on a flat surface.
Position:
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Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such
as cordless phones, gaming systems, televisions,
microwaves, routers, baby monitors, etc., which can prevent signal
reception.
•
Place within range of the outdoor transmitters. The maximum
transmitting range in open air is 200-feet (60 meters).
•
Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall. This will
interfere with signal reception.
•
Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large
metal objects can reduce the range.
•
For best WWVB reception, place with the front or back facing
Colorado, near and exterior wall.
Position the Outdoor Transmitter
Once the weather station shows the outdoor temperature/humidity,
place it and the transmitter in the desired locations and wait
approximately 1-hour before permanently mounting the transmitter to
ensure that there is proper reception. The transmitter should be
mounted vertically, in a shaded, protected area, at least 6 feet from the
ground to avoid damage and ensure accurate readings. The transmitter
is water resistant, not waterproof and should not be placed anywhere it
will become submerged in water or subject to standing water or snow.
Wireless transmitting range in open air is over 200-feet (60 meters)
from outdoor transmitter to weather station.
Option 1:
• Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall leaving
approximately ½ of an inch (12.7mm) extended.
• Place the transmitter onto the screw, using the hanging
hole on the backside.
• Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into
place.
Option 2:
• Insert the mounting screw (not included) through the
front of the transmitter and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
To achieve a true temperature/humidity reading, mount where direct
sunlight cannot reach the outdoor transmitter. Mount the outdoor
transmitter on a North-facing wall or in any well shaded area. Under an
eave or deck rail work well. 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. Place the
transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to improve signal transmission.
Care and Maintenance
Forecast Trend Indicators
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The forecast tendency indicators in the lower left corner of the forecast
display indicate the rising or falling pressure trend.
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The up trending arrow indicates the pressure is rising and the
weather is improving.
The down trending arrow indicates the
pressure is falling and the weather may
worsen.
The right arrow indicates the pressure is steady.
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Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable
Batteries
Do not expose the weather station to extreme temperatures, vibration
or shock.
Clean weather station with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or
scouring agents.
The product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
The product is not to be used for medical purpose or for public
information. It is for home use only.
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.
Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing will void the
warranty.
If the unit does not work properly, change the batteries and/or check
the A/C cord connection.
Position the Weather Station
•
The weather station is free standing with the fold out base stand or can
be wall mounted.
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Wall mounted:
•
Fix three screws (not included) into the
desired wall, leaving the head extended
about 0.2 inches (5mm).
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Hang the weather station onto the screws.
Ensure that it locks into place before
releasing the weather station.
Low Battery
• When this low battery icon
section, replace the batteries
• When this low battery icon
section, replace the batteries
appears in the indoor (IN) reading
in the weather station.
appears in the outdoor (OUT) readings
in the outdoor transmitter.
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Specifications
Indoor Temperature Range:
Humidity Range:
+32°F to +122°F (0°C to + 50°C)
19%-97% (RH)
Outdoor Temperature Range:
Humidity Range:
Distance:
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
19%-97% (RH)
Over 200 ft. (60 meters)
RF 433MHz (open air)
Power Requirements
Weather Station:
TX141TH-B Transmitter:
Battery Life TX141TH-B:
Weather Station
Battery Life:
Dimensions:
Weather Station:
TX141TH-B:
5-volt A/C power adapter (included)
Optional 3-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries
(not included)
2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included).
Battery life is over 1 year when using
reputable battery brands for both Alkaline
and Lithium batteries
Use Alkaline batteries for temps:
-20ºF to 140ºF (-29ºC to 60ºC)
Use Lithium batteries for temps:
-40ºF to -20ºF (-40ºC to -29ºC)
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR
DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR
MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE
USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S
REACH.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights specific to the State. Some States do not allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of
limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2817 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
The complete instruction manual is available
at: www.lacrossetechnology.com/s84193
Battery life is over 3 years with A/C adapter
in use
8.34” L x 1.03” W x 5.48” H
(211.836 x 26.162 x 139.192mm)
2.4” L x 1.3” W x 3.78” H
(64 x 36 x 101mm)
Contact Support:
1-608-782-1610
Product Registration:
Warranty Information
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La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this
product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid
only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the
original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the
purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem
determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be
performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center.
The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof
of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology,
Ltd’s authorized service center.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our
option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned
parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty
period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the
property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La
Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the
remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La
Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for
all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not
covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in
need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The
owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting the La Crosse
Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized
service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return
shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.
The La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material
and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage
caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of
reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during
shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or
deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage
resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in the owner’s
manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or
alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology,
Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7)
applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the
products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference..
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and
does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed
installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from
installation-related circumstances.
Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738
6,076,044
6,597,990
FCC Statement
This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) the device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT
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