Page 2 - Introduction; Parts List; Display console with table top stand; Contents; Section 2: Using the Professional Weather Center; Section 3: Tips and Troubleshooting
Introduction The AcuRite® Professional Weather Center with Integrated Multi-Sensor collects outside weather data and sends the data via wireless signal to the included Display Console via a low-power radio frequency. This weather center has been designed to be easy to install and use, without compro...
Page 3 - Installing Batteries - Display Console; SETUP
Install 6 “AA” Alkaline Batteries Connect power adaptor Remove Battery Compartment Cover Installing Batteries - Display Console The display console will operate under battery power OR AC power alone, however, it is recommended that batteries be installed to retain records and to ensure continued ope...
Page 4 - SOUTH; NO OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE
Installing the Wireless 5-in-1 Multi-Sensor After installing batteries into the Wireless Multi-sensor, you must choose a location to install the sensor. To ensure that your professional weather center performs at its best, follow these guidelines to choose a mounting location for the wireless multi-...
Page 5 - Setting the Time & Date
Setting the Time & Date After powering on the display console, you must set your local time and date. It is important to do this as soon as possible, as the history functions will utilize the clock and calendar to time stamp records and data of interest. The default selected weather category on ...
Page 6 - currently selected; PC CONNECT REQUIREMENTS:
9 8 2. Connect USB cable to display console 3. Connect USB cable to your PC 1. Go to www.acurite.com and click on the “My Backyard Weather” link and follow the on-screen instructions for installing software for your USB connected weather station display console. USB PC Connection (optional) Display ...
Page 7 - USB Connectivity; log; USB Modes; USB Mode 1: Display logging ON; USB Mode 3: Web Bridge Mode/Display Logging ON
SETUP 11 10 USB Connectivity (optional) USB Modes Overview Setting USB Mode Once you have installed the software from the website and connected the USB cable to your PC, you must choose a USB mode to take advantage of the USB connectivity.. The display console has 512kb of internal memory*, which is...
Page 8 - Setting Unit preferences; Basic Functions; USE; CHANGING UNITS
WEATHER SELECT: The “Weather Select” area of the display features heat index, dew point, wind chill calculations, as well as indoor temperature and humidity. Rainfall rate (inches per hour) can also be viewed in the weather select area. To change the “Weather Select” category, press the selection ar...
Page 9 - The OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY displaysʼ both; CURRENT WIND DIRECTION:; Wind Speed & Direction
The display console features WIND SPEED PEAK, AVERAGE, CURRENT WIND SPEED, CURRENT WIND DIRECTION, and WIND DIRECTION RECENT HISTORY INDICATORS. All of the wind data points are displayed in the center and upper left portion of the display. WIND SPEED PEAK: The WIND SPEED PEAK will display the highes...
Page 10 - Weather Forecast; Atmospheric Pressure; FORECAST: future forecast icon; air doesnʼt condense, resulting in clear skies.; learning mode progress indicator; To receive product updates; PRODUCT REGISTRATION
PRESSURE: The display console features a pressure read-out, just to the right of the forecast icon. The pressure readout area will also indicate if the pressure is FALLING, STEADY, or RISING. Weather Forecast USE Atmospheric Pressure USE FORECAST: future forecast icon The display console features a ...
Page 11 - RAINFALL MONTH TOTAL:; Rainfall
RAINFALL EVENT: The “RAINFALL EVENT” display will give you the rainfall total from the current rain event. A weather system may come into your area very slowly, and may rain over many hours or days without many breaks. The rainfall event total accounts for this and will continue to display the total...
Page 12 - Weather Category Alarm Functions
WEATHER ALARMS: Each weather category (example- “OUTDOOR TEMP” category shown below) features alarm options. The alarm options are displayed to the left of the currently selected weather category. Alarms are all set to “OFF” by default upon powering on the display console. NOTE: Some weather categor...
Page 13 - Weather Ticker; Weather Category Alarm Notes; SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE WEATHER ALARMS:; AUTOMATIC DEFAULT WEATHER TICKER DISPLAY:; • FORECAST= a text readout of the 12-24 hour future forecast
RAIN ALARM NOTE: The “RAIN ALARM” can either be set to ON or OFF, no numerical value can be set. If set to “ON”, the rain alarm will sound as soon as the first amount of rain is recorded. STORM ALARM NOTE: The “STORM ALARM” can either be set to ON or OFF, no numerical value can be set. If set to “ON...
Page 14 - Customizing the Weather Ticker; EXTRA WEATHER TICKER MESSAGES:; • CURRENT RAINFALL RATE __ inches per hour= will display the; TICKER SPEED ADJUSTMENT:
Customizing the Weather Ticker TM EXTRA WEATHER TICKER MESSAGES: In addition to the automatic general daily messages, there are extra automatic messages which provide additional interesting details about the current weather conditions. Below is an overview of the extra WEATHER TICKER TM messages. • ...
Page 16 - Both wireless ID; CALIBRATING THE DISPLAY CONSOLE:; • The display console will “BEEP”, and all information on the display; IMPORTANT NOTICE
CALIBRATION TROUBLESHOOTING Set Wireless I.D. This wireless thermometer uses long range 433mhz radio frequency for communication. In the event that you have reception problems due to interference, both the main unit and the wireless sensor have a selectable wireless ID. The ID switches are located w...
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS; Product Facts; Batteries: 10 x “AA”; Indoor Temperature:; MAX; Yes
Integrated Multi-Sensor Features Display Console Features wind speed anemometer solar panel mounting point wind direction vane rainfall collector backlight touch control history records button battery access and AC adaptor/USB port (BACK) weather ticker buttons alarm function buttons weather select ...