Troubleshooting

 

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:

 

 

 

 

 

• Relocate the display unit and/or the outdoor sensor. The

 

 

 

 

 

units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.

No outdoor sensor

• Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet

(.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with

 

reception

the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves,

 

 

 

 

no bars

computers, etc).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sensor when temperature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not

 

 

 

 

 

use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It

 

 

 

 

 

may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor to

 

 

 

 

 

synchronize after batteries are replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an

 

 

 

 

 

indication of wireless interference.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and

 

 

Outdoor

remove batteries from each.

temperature

2. Make sure the A-B-C switch on both units match.

is flashing or

3. Reinstall batteries in the outdoor sensor.

showing dashes

4. Reinstall batteries in the display unit.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other

 

 

 

 

 

for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection.

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes changing to a different channel can help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12

 

 

 

 

 

to 24 hours, not current conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

• Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display

 

 

 

 

 

unit? Learning Mode must complete before forecast and

Inaccurate forecast

pressure will be accurate.

• Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

removal or resetting the display unit will restart Learning

 

 

 

 

 

Mode. After 14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate,

 

 

 

 

 

however Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33

 

 

 

 

 

days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inaccurate

• Make sure both the display unit and sensor are placed

out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or

temperature

vents (see page 8).

or humidity

• Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture

 

 

 

 

 

sources (see page 8).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acu-Rite 2008 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Solution

2008 specifications

The Acu-Rite 2008 is a highly regarded digital weather station that offers users an array of features designed to enhance their understanding of local weather conditions. This device caters not only to weather enthusiasts but also to anyone interested in monitoring environmental factors that can affect daily life or outdoor activities.

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