Acu-Rite 823 instruction manual Operation, Troubleshooting

4 • OPERATION

After the main unit and the wireless sensor are both powered on and wirelessly synchronized, no further input is required. If you have problems receiving the outdoor temperature, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.

5 • TROUBLESHOOTING

This product features a low power wireless signal, so it does not interfere with other wireless devices in your location. Occasionally, there will be a temporary disconnection to the wireless sensor. In most cases, the temperature will show again if the main unit and wireless temperature

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A14 Day Learning Mode

This weather station has a patent pending fourteen day learning mode calibration process. During this learning mode, the weather station will make altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy of the forecast icon. After the initial 14 day learning period, the forecast feature will be ready for superior operation.

BForecast Icon

This feature gives you the predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours based on an advanced algorithm that includes barometric pressure and temperature. This weather station will provide the most accurate forecast that a single station weather instrument can provide.

sensor are able to re-connect automatically. If the disconnection lasts longer than a few hours, refer to this troubleshooting guide.

Problem	Possible Solutions
	Relocate the main unit and/or the wireless
Bad Temperature	sensor. Both units must be within 100 feet
	from each other. Make sure both units are
Reception	placed at least 3 feet from other electronic
	appliances and devices that may interfere
	with the wireless communication (such as
	TV’s, microwaves, computers etc).
	You may need to press the “RE-SYNC”

CMinimum/Maximum Recorded Temperatures

The main unit has a memory function for storing minimum and maximum recorded indoor and outdoor temperatures. You may view the MIN and MAX recorded temperatures by pressing the “MIN/MAX” button on the back of the main unit.

DTrend Indicator Icons

The main unit features arrow icons for indicating a falling, steady or rising temperature. This feature is shown for the outdoor and indoor temperatures.

	button on the back of the main unit.
FLASHING TEMPERATURE	NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for the
	main unit to re-synchronize with the sensor
	when batteries are replaced.
Main Unit	Make certain that the batteries are installed
Display Not Working	correctly. The batteries may need replacing.
	If none of the above solutions resolve the

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F MIN E ºC/ºF MAX RE-SYNC

ERe-Synchronize Wireless Signal

This weather station features a button for re-synchronizing the wireless signal with the outdoor temperature sensor. Press this button to attempt to re-synchronize in the event you lose connection with the outdoor sensor due to interference or battery changes.

FºC/ºF Selection

Press this button to switch between ºC or ºF temperature scale selections.

	problem, you may need to reset both units
	by removing and re-installing the batteries
	in both unit.
	Extended periods of cold temperatures ( below -4ºF / -20ºC )
	can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. This will
40	cause the outdoor wireless sensor to stop transmitting
	temperature readings. Use lithium batteries in these low
	temperature conditions to ensure continued operation for
	wireless sensors placed outdoors.

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