Acu-Rite 01502BPDI Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Solution, Reception, Outdoor, Showing dashes

Troubleshooting

	Problem			Possible Solution
				• Relocate the display unit and/or the 5-in-1
				sensor. The units must be within 330ft
				(100m) of each other.
				• Make sure both units are placed at least 3
				feet (.9m) away from electronics that may
				interfere with the wireless communication
				(such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc).
				• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium
				batteries in sensor when temperature is
No outdoor sensor				below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not use heavy duty
				or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It may
	reception			take up to 20 minutes for display unit and
				sensor to synchronize after batteries are
			no bars	replaced.
				• Synchronize the units:
				1. Bring both the sensor and display unit
				indoors and remove at least one battery
				from each.
				2. Reinstall the battery in the outdoor
				sensor.
				3. Reinstall battery into the display unit.
				4. Let the units sit within a couple feet of
				each other for about 20 minutes to gain a
				strong connection.
				Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be
		Outdoor		an indication of wireless interference.
				• Make sure the A-B-C switch in the battery
temperature
is flashing or				compartments of both the display unit and
				sensor are switched to the same letter. You
showing dashes
				may choose A, B or C; but both units must
				match for successful synchronization.
				• Check that the batteries are installed
				correctly. Batteries may need to be
Display screen				replaced.
				• Reset the display by pressing the reset
not working
				button, located on the back of the display
				unit. Date and time will need to be entered
				after a reset.
Inaccurate forecast				• The Weather Forecast icon is a prediction
				of conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours. It
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				is not showing current conditions.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Solution
	• Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from
	the display unit? Learning Mode must be
	completed before the forecast and pressure
	will be accurate.
Inaccurate forecast	• Allow the unit to run continuously for 33
	days. Battery removal or resetting the
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	display unit restarts Learning Mode. After
	14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate,
	however Learning Mode continues to
	calibrate for a total of 33 days.
	• Make sure both the display unit and 5-in-1
	sensor are placed out of direct sunlight and
	away from any heat sources or vents (see
Inaccurate	page 10 ).
temperature or	• Make sure both units are positioned away
	from moisture sources (see page 10 ).
humidity
	• Make sure 5-in-1 sensor is mounted at least
	5ft off of the ground.
	• Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature
	and humidity (see page 17).
	• Check to ensure the rain gauge stabilizer
	(plastic tab) has been removed from the
No rainfall	bottom of the sensor (see page 6).
	• Clear debris, such as leaves, out of the rain
	collector funnel and debris screen.
	• See Calibrate the Rain Gauge on page 17.
	• What is wind reading being compared to?
	Pro weather stations are typically mounted
	at 30ft high or more. Make sure to
	compare data using a sensor positioned at
Inaccurate wind	the same mounting height.
readings	• Check location of the sensor. Ensure itʼs
	mounted a minimum of 5ft in the air with no
	obstructions around it (within several feet).
	•Ensure wind cups are spinning freely. If they
	hesitate or stop try lubricating with
	graphite powder or WD-40.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance.

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