Specifications

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC

 

Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC

HUMIDITY RANGE

Outdoor: 1% to 99%

 

 

 

Indoor: 1% to 99%

 

 

WIND SPEED

0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph

 

 

WIRELESS RANGE

330 ft / 100 m depending on home construction materials

 

 

OPERATING FREQUENCY

433 mhz

 

 

POWER

Display: 5V, 100mA power adapter

 

6 x AA alkaline batteries

 

Sensor: 4 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries

DATA REPORTING

Wind Speed: 18 second updates

 

 

 

Outdoor temperature & humidity: 18 second updates

 

 

 

Indoor temperature & humidity: 60 second updates

 

 

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and

2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two confitions:

(1)This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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The Acu-Rite 589 is a sophisticated digital weather station designed for everyone from casual weather enthusiasts to serious meteorologists. This model offers a host of features that make monitoring local weather conditions both easy and accurate.

One of the defining features of the Acu-Rite 589 is its advanced temperature and humidity sensors. It boasts precise, real-time readings of both indoor and outdoor conditions. The outdoor sensor unit can measure temperature from -40°F to 158°F and humidity levels from 1% to 99%, making it highly effective in various climates.

The device utilizes Acu-Rite's patented self-calibrating technology, which ensures that the weather data it displays is based on 14 years of historical weather data specific to your location. This means that users receive highly accurate and localized weather forecasts. The digital display screen features a sleek and user-friendly interface, making it easy to read temperature and humidity at a glance. It also includes a weather forecast icon based on changing weather patterns, allowing users to prepare better for upcoming conditions.

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Another notable characteristic of the Acu-Rite 589 is its illumination feature, which makes it easy to read in low-light conditions. The display can be backlit, providing visibility even at night. The built-in alarm system allows users to set alerts for specific temperature or humidity thresholds, ensuring they are promptly informed of changing conditions that may affect comfort or safety.

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