5-in-1 Installation Guidelines
INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the ground (higher is better for wind measurement) in an open area. Secure to fence post, 2ʼx4ʼ wood, 3/4” pipe, etc. (not included)
LEVEL INSTALLATION Use the bubble level on the top of the sensor to ensure level installation for accurate wind and rain measurement.
SOLAR CELL ORIENTATION Install the sensor with the solar cell facing SOUTH. This ensures the cell receives as much sun as possible, and orients wind direction.
PC Connect Overview
PC Connect lets you access your Weather Center data in the following ways:
•Data File: Display unit logs (or stores) data so that you can download it to a PC in a data file (CSV or
•PC Weather Widget: View data on your PC's screen as a widget.
•Web Browser or Smartphone: Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRiteʼs free
5-in-1 Sensor Installation
1.Fasten mounting base (included) to a post or pole (not included) using the 4 longer screws included in the hardware bag.
2.Insert the mounting base into the hole on the bottom of the sensor.
3.Make sure the arrows on the top of the sensor are pointed in the proper direction and the bubble
level is centered. The solar cell
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PC Connect USB Modes
To setup PC Connect, you must first select a USB mode on the display unit:
USB Mode 1: Display Logging ON
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of data in memory. When memory nears capacity, display unitʼs Weather Ticker displays an alert to download memory soon.
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect.
USB Mode 2: Display Logging OFF (DEFAULT)
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should be facing south to properly orient the wind direction vane.
3.Fasten the sensor into the mounting base using the 2 shorter screws included in the hardware bag.
The 5-in-1 sensor is now
ready to use.
(1.5 meters)
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory for PC transfer.
USB Mode 3: Display Logging ON/Internet Bridge Mode
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of data in memory. •Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect.
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*
USB Mode 4: Display Logging OFF/Internet Bridge Mode
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory. •Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*
*PC and internet connection must remain ON to continuously stream data from your weather center to online sources or the
Clear Data Collected During Installation
When installation is complete, clear erroneous data from the display unit by pressing the “CLEAR TODAY” button, on the back of the display unit inside the battery compartment. This button will clear data recorded since 12:00am.
Basic Setup is Complete
The
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Set the PC Connect USB Mode
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until “SET USB MODE?” is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit.
2. Press the “
” button to set the mode preference.
3. Press the up or down arrows to select the USB mode.
4. Press the “
” button to confirm your selection. PC Connect USB Mode is now set.
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