La Crosse Technology WS-1515U-IT instruction manual Battery Change, Function Keys

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4.Afterwards, the Weather Center will start receiving data from the transmitter. The transmission reception icon will be blinking to indicate that the station is trying to get the thermo-hygro transmitter data. The outdoor temperature, humidity, wind data should then be displayed on the Weather Center. If this does not happen after 135 seconds, the batteries will need to be removed from all units. You will have to start again from step 2.

5.The transmitter reception icon is now blinking again to indicate that the station is trying to get the rain sensor data. It will stop blinking once the rain sensor has been detected. If this does not happen after 135 seconds, you will need to start again from step 2.

6.You may need to check the cable for correct connection and all the components for correct function by manually turning the wind-gauge by moving the wind-vane; tilting the rain sensor to hear the impact of the internal moving seesaw, etc. (see Positioning below).

7.Time and date shall be manually set (See Manual Setting below).

8.After the Weather Center has been checked for correct function with regard to the above points and found fit, the initial set up of the weather station system is finished and the mounting of the system components can take place. It must be ensured however that all components work properly together at their chosen mounting or standing locations. If e.g. there appear to be problems with the 915 MHz radio transmission, they can mostly be overcome by slightly changing the mounting locations or turning the base station.

Note:

The radio communication between the receiver and the transmitters in the open field reaches distances of max 330 feet, provided there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines, etc.

9.Radio interferences created by PC screens, radios or TV sets can in some cases entirely cut off radio communication. Please consider this when choosing standing or mounting locations.

Note :

After batteries are installed in the transmitter, install the batteries in the weather center to receive the signal from the transmitters as soon as possible. If the weather center is powered more than 5 hours after the transmitter is powered, the weather center will never receive signal successfully from the transmitters. In this case, user will need to reinstall the batteries from all the transmitters to redo set-up procedure.

After batteries are installed, there will be synchronization between weather center and the transmitters. At this time, the signal reception icon will be blinking. When the signal is successfully received by the weather center, the icon will be switched on. (If it is not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So the user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off). On the other hand, the short blinking of the icon shows that a reception is in progress.

Transmitter signal reception icon

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HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE WEATHER CENTER

The Weather Center works with 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. When the batteries need to be replaced, the low battery symbol will appear on the LCD. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity (see the marking in the battery compartment).

3.Replace the battery cover.

BATTERY CHANGE:

It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units every 24 months to ensure optimum accuracy of these units.

Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorized depot.

Note:

The stored History record will not be kept after the battery change is done on the Weather Center.

FUNCTION KEYS:

Weather Center:

The Weather Center has 5 easy-to-use function keys.

ALARM key

SET key

+ key

HISTORY key

MIN/MAX key

SET key

Press and hold to enter manual setting modes: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Calendar setting, ºF/ ºC temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather tendency threshold setting, Storm warning threshold setting and Storm Alarm On/ Off setting

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If the signal reception is not successful on the first frequency (915MHz) for 45 seconds, the frequency is changed to 920MHz and the learning is tried another 45 seconds. If still not successful, the reception is tried for 45 seconds on 910MHz. This will also be done for re-synchronization.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR

The outdoor Thermo-hygro sensor works with 2 x AA, IEC LR6 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1.Uninstall the rain cover of the transmitter.

2.Remove the battery compartment cover.

3. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see the marking in the battery compartment).

4. Replace the battery 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. This is because a random security code is assigned by the thermo-hygro sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Center in the first several minutes of power being supplied to it.

HOW TO INSTALL AND REPLACE THE BATTERIES INTO THE RAIN SENSOR

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The rain sensor works with 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1.Press tabs back to unlock rain sensor cover. (Figure 1)

2.Lift rain sensor cover to access battery compartment. (Figure 2)

3.Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see the marking in the battery compartment). (Figure 3)

4.Replace the battery cover and the rain cover onto the unit.

Note:

In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the rain sensor at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather Center in the first several minutes of power being supplied to it.

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Press to toggle between the display of Mode 1 or Mode 2: Mode 1: "Wind speed + outdoor temp + rel. pressure" Mode 2: "Gust + Dew Point temp + rainfall"

(Mode 2 displayed will be shown for 30 seconds. Then it will return to normal display automatically.)

In normal display mode, press and hold to switch on/ off the Buzzer

In the weather alarm setting mode, press and hold to adjust different alarm value and switch the alarm On/ Off

Press to activate the reset mode when max or min record is shown

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

+ key

In display Mode 1, press to toggle between the display of Preset alarm time, date, weekday + date, Indoor temp, or second in the time display

In display mode 2, press to toggle between the display of Rel. Pressure, 24 hour rainfall and Total rainfall

Press to adjust (increase) the level of different settings

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

Press to confirm to reset the max/min record

HISTORY key

Press to display the weather data history records

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

Press to exit manual setting mode and alarm setting mode

ALARM key

Press to enter the time alarm and weather alarm setting mode

Confirm particular alarm setting

Press to exit the manual setting mode

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

Press to exit max/ min record display mode

MIN/MAX key

Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data

Press to adjust (decrease) the level of different settings

Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing

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Contents Setting UP Table of ContentsFeatures Battery Change Function Keys12/24 Hour Time Display Setting Manual SettingManual Time Setting Calendar SettingStorm Alarm ON/ OFF Setting Weather Tendency Sensitivity Level SettingStorm Warning Threshold Value Setting To Exit the Manual Setting ModeRainfall Measurement Weather Tendency IndicatorWind Direction and Wind Speed Measurement Viewing the History DataLOW Battery Indicator Reset the Maximum and Minimum Weather DataSwitching ON/OFF the Buzzer Positioning Care and MaintenanceSpecifications Warranty Information Liability Disclaimer