La Crosse Technology WS-1517 - Manual

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 5 IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries (not included). The + markings on the batteries must line up with the diagrams inside the battery compartments. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in permanen...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 10 3. Press the UP or DOWN button arrow buttons to set altitude in feet or meters 4. Press MEMORY button once to confirm your selection 5. Hold the SET button until the altitude digits are flashing. 6. Set the altitude value with the UP or DOWN arrow...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 11 For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the forecast icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. If the icons do not change, then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 14 Rain Statistics View: With the rain icon flashing, press either the SET or the MEMORY button to recall a rain statistics for the past hour, past 24 hours, yesterday, past week or past month. Note: Last Hour rainfall value is displayed as a rate of...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 15 Wind Direction Wind Direction is set to North during setup. Failure to set the wind direction or mount the wind sensor facing north will result in incorrect wind direction readings. If your wind direction is incorrect, follow the instructions in s...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 16 Backlight Options The weather station includes a light sensor that detects low light conditions and will turn the backlight on automatically (A/C power cord use required). When operating with the optional A/C power cord, the weather station backli...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 17  When the batteries are properly installed, the remote sensor will resume sending signals to the weather station.  Hold the DOWN arrow button for 4–5 seconds on the weather station to search for the remote sensors. Positioning Sensors Outside  ...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 18  Ground Mounting: Place at least 6 feet up on a pole in an open area. Higher is better. The wind sensor should be the highest item in the immediate area. Mount the wind sensor away from all obstacles that will block wind activity, such as trees a...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 19 Specifications Radio Frequency: 433 MHz RF Reception range: 100 feet (30 m) open air Barometric Pressure Measuring Range: 14.75 inHg to 32.44 inHg (500 hPa to 1100hPa); (374.5 mmHg to 823.8 mmHg) Resolution: 0.003 inHg (0.1 hPa, 0.08 mmHg) Operati...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 20 Battery Life (Alkaline) Weather Station 2 months (without AC adapter) TS21 Thermo-hygro sensor: Over 12 months TS805 Anemometer: 2 years TS906 Rain Sensor: 2 years Dimensions Weather Station 7.31 (L) x 5.39 (H) x 1.26 (D) inches (185.8 (L) x 136.9...

Model: WS-1517 www.lacrossetechnology.com/support 21 City Codes Time zone is based on a city code. Select a city near you, in the same time zone. Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern time zones will display a map of the USA. North America Time Zone Offset Code OtherCountries Time Zone Offset Code ...