La Crosse Technology WS-9730U-IT Temperature Unit Setting, Weather Forecast and Tendency

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°F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING

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The default temperature reading is set to °F (degree Fahrenheit).

To select °C (degree Celsius):

1.The “°C or °F” will be flashing, use the + key to toggle between “°C” and “°F”.

2.Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the SET key and exit the setting mode.

WEATHER FORECAST AND TENDENCY:

The weather forecast icons (Weather girl):

One of the 15 different weather icons (featured by Weather girl with different clothing) is displayed in the centre of LCD, which indicates the different forecast weather conditions (Sunny, Sunny + Cloudy or Cloudy + Rainy) due to change in air pressure level and the current outdoor temperature:

78.8°F (26°C)

66.2 to 78.6°F

50 to 66°F

32 to 49.8°F

< 32°F (0°C)

 

(19 to 25.9°C)

(10 to 18.9°C)

(0 to 9.9°C)

 

Sunny

 

 

 

 

78.8°F (26°C)

66.2 to 78.6°F

50 to 66°F

32 to 49.8°F

< 32°F (0°C)

 

(19 to 25.9°C)

(10 to 18.9°C)

(0 to 9.9°C)

 

Sunny +

 

 

 

 

Cloudy

 

 

 

 

For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the Weather Projection Station to register. However, if the icon displayed is a sun or raining cloud, there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better (with sunny icon) or worse (with rainy icon) since the icons are already at their extremes.

The icons displayed forecasts the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates. For example, if the current weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed, it does not mean that the product is faulty because it is not raining. It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rainy.

Note:

After setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the Weather station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast.

Common to weather forecasting, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75% due to the varying areas the Weather station has been designed for use in. In areas that experience sudden changes in weather (for example from sunny to rain), the Weather station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for example mostly sunny).

If the Weather station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), remove the batteries and re- insert them after about 30 seconds. By doing this, the Weather station will not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude. Again, disregard weather forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours as this will allow time for operation at a constant altitude.

THE WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR

Working together with the weather icons are the weather tendency indicators (the upward and downward arrow located near the Weather girl). When the indicator points upwards, it means that the air-pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve, but when indicator points downwards, the air-pressure is dropping and the weather is expected to become worse.

Therefore, user may see how the weather has changed and is expected to change. For example, if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloudy icons, it means that the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (the sunny icon only). Therefore, the next change in the weather will be the cloudy icons since the indicator is pointing downwards.

Note:

Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure, it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD.

When the tendency indicator is pointing to the right, it means that no pressure change has been detected by the weather station from the beginning. Therefore, the coming weather condition is expected to be more or less the same as the current condition.

78.8°F (26°C)

66.2 to 78.6°F

50 to 66°F

32 to 49.8°F

< 32°F (0°C)

 

(19 to 25.9°C)

(10 to 18.9°C)

(0 to 9.9°C)

 

Cloudy +

 

 

 

 

Rainy

 

 

 

 

TREND

The coming weather condition is expected to be more or less the same as the current condition

THE COMFORT LEVEL INDICATOR:

The comfort level indicator is located at the right of the weather girl icon:

Comfortable : A happy face icon “” indicating a temperature level between 20°C and 25.9°C and relative humidity reading between 45% and 65%.

Uncomfortable : A sad face icon “” indicating any value outside the comfortable range.

DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY READING:

The indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the second section of the LCD.

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Contents Table of Contents Calendar Setting Battery ChangeManual Settings Manual Time SettingDisplay of Indoor Temperature and Humidity Reading Temperature Unit SettingWeather Tendency Indicator Comfort Level IndicatorResetting the Indoor MAXIMUM/ Minimum Records Display of Outdoor Temperature ReadingDisplay of Outdoor Maximum and Minimum Temperature Records Display of Indoor Maximum and Minimum Temperature RecordsSpecifications Care and Maintenance