La Crosse Technology WS-8015U - Manuals

5 DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I. Battery Installation Batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems, make sure that the batteries do not spring free. Also be sure to insert alkaline batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then the indoor weather station. Initial set up should be done...

6 II. Start Up Sequence A. Initial Start 1. Immediately after the batteries have been installed, the indoor weather station will sound a “beep”, and the LCD will completely light up for a brief moment. 2. All information will then appear in normal mode, with “12:00” as the default time and “1.1” as ...

7 5. Once the time and date are set, the indoor weather station will conduct a search every night at midnight and correct to the accurate time and date (Daylight Saving Time is automatic). If the signal has been received in the past 24 hours, the reception indicator will be displayed. III. Explanati...

11 D. City Location Listing The following list of city locations is entered in the database. Due the limited memory, 245 cities are listed. Every attempt has been made to provide a location close to all parts of North America. The choices were based first on state capitals, then nearby locations bas...

14 Canada City Listing Code City Code City Code City EDM Edmonton YEL Yellowknife CHT Charlotte Town ALB Calgary OTT Ottawa MON Montreal VAN Vancouver SUD Sudbury QUE Quebec WIN Winnipeg THU Thunder Bay REG Regina FRE Fredericton TOR Toronto WHI Whitehorse HAL Halifax Mexico City Listings Code City ...

15 F. Weather measurement units ( ° F/ ° C, inHg/hPa) 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 11 times. 3. The selected temperature units will now flash ( ° F default/factory setting). 4. Press and release the “+” or “–“ button to select ° F (Fahrenheit...

16 16. Press and release the “+” or “–“ button to select the storm warning setting. This can be set to 0.09, 0.12, 0.15, 0.18, 0.21, 0.24, or 0.27 inHg (from 3 to 9 hPa). This setting will determine how much of a drop in air pressure over six hours will sound the storm warning alarm. 17. Press and r...

19 B. Moon Phase 1. There are 12 moon phases shown on the indoor weather station; the black portion signifies the portion of the moon visible in the sky. Thus, when the moon icon is all black, it is a full moon. The indoor weather station is programmed with all moon phases from the year 2000 until 2...

20 2. Outdoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature and Humidity The indoor weather station automatically stores the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature and humidity. The minimum and maximum values are updated automatically when a new minimum or maximum is recorded, or until manually reset. a. The out...

21 f. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and operating instructions. 2. Viewing and Operating with Multiple Remote Sensors a. To view the temperature of a different remote sensor press and release the “CHANNEL” button. A shift from one “boxed” number to the next should be observed in t...

22 g. Press and release the “SET” key to return to the normal display mode (or the display will timeout after fifteen seconds and return to the normal mode automatically). 3. Canceling the Temperature Alarm While Sounding a. While the alarm is sounding, press any key to mute the alarm. The temperatu...

23 1. Weather Icons a. There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed at various times in the center of the indoor weather station. i Sunny— indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). ii Sun with Clouds— indicates that the weather is expected t...

26 VII. MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive signals from the sensors and WWVB signal at the desired location. To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting the remote thermo/hygro sensor (or any sensor) where direct sunlight c...

28 Maintenance and Care Instructions A. Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. B. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings. C. Do not submerge in water. D. Im...

29 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: The LCD is faint. Solution: 1) Set the LCD contrast to a higher level. 2) Replace batteries. Problem: No outdoor temperature/humidity is displayed. Solution: 1) Remove all batteries, reinsert into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then into the indoor weather station....

31 Power supply Weather Center: 3 x AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries. Thermo Hygro Sensor: 2 x AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries. Dimensions (L x W x H) Indoor weather station 7.75 x10.00 x 1.00 inches (196 x 254 x 25mm) Remote thermo/hygro sensor 1.56 x 0.78 x 4.29 inches (40 x 20 x 110 mm) WARRANTY INFORMATI...

32 the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTI...