WS‐2810U Wireless Professional Weather Center Operations Manual (A) Wireless Professional Weather Center (B) Wireless Thermo-Hygro (C) Wireless Rain Gauge (D) Wireless Wind Sensor (E) USB Transceiver with P.C.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................. 2 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 5 Inventory of Contents ...................................................................................................... 6 Features: .................................................................................................................
The following Weather Alarms can be adjusted in ALARM setting mode:.................. 20 Default weather alarm values:.................................................................................... 20 Pressure alarms ......................................................................................................... 20 indoor temperature alarms ......................................................................................... 21 indoor humidity alarms .......................................
Rain sensor ............................................................................................................ 32 Liability Disclaimer......................................................................................................... 32 WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................
INTRODUCTION C ongratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art weather station. Featuring time, date, calendar, weather forecast, wind gust and wind speed, indoor/outdoor temperature and outdoor humidity, air pressure and rainfall (optional), this weather station will provide you with various weather information and weather forecasts.
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete: Wind Sensor Rain Sensor ThermoHygro Sensor Wireless Display USB Transceiver • • • • • • Mast holder • Right angle adaptor 1 x U-bolts 2 Washers + 2 Nuts Plastic Reset Rod Base sensor, funnel top cover and battery cover (preassembled) • • • • Wind Sensor also Protected under U.S.
FEATURES: WIRELES DISPLAY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Time display in 12/24 hour time format Automatic time and date (PC time) update from USB transceiver if connected • Calendar display (date, month, year) • Weather forecast with 3 weather icons (sunny, cloudy, and rainy) with weather tendency indicator Temperature display in °F/°C: from-39.8°F to 139.8°F Humidity display in RH%: from 1% to 99% Dew point display in °F/°C: from-39.8°F to 139.8°F Wind chill display in °F / °C: down to -39.
RAIN SENSOR • • Self-emptying bucket Transmission range: over 200 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) SETTING UP: IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. The "+" markings on the batteries must line up with the diagrams inside the battery compartments. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the units.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes. The outdoor sensors have a wireless range of 200 feet. Keep in mind that the 200 foot range equates to an open air scenario with no obstructions. Each obstruction (roof, walls, floors, ceilings, etc.) will reduce the range.
The wind sensor must be installed with the front of the sensor (the solar panel) facing true South, or the reported wind direction will not be accurate. Mount within the 200 foot wireless range of the thermo-hygro sensor and on the same side of the house. The roof may or may not be an ideal mounting location. Secure the main unit to the shaft of the mast holder. Use the right-angle adaptor if the wind sensor will be mounted on a horizontal mast or surface.
FUNCTION KEYS: SET KEY • • • • • • • • • Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode, where the following can be changed: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Calendar setting, ºF/ ºC temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather tendency threshold setting, Storm warning threshold setting and Storm Alarm On/ Off setting, Wind direction display type, Factory reset Press to toggle between the display of Mode 1 or
• • Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing Press to exit max/ min record display mode MIN/MAX KEY • • Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data Stop the alarm during the time alarm or weather alarm ringing LCD SCREEN When the signal from the transmitter is successfully received by the Weather Station, the icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown on the LCD).
MODE 2 DISPLAY: • • • Pressure history graph displays 72 hour history Dew point displayed in the outdoor section Wind gust displayed in the wind section MANUAL SETTINGS: Press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode. If you wait 30 seconds without pressing any keys while in SET mode, the display will automatically return to Mode 1 display. While in SET mode, each press of the SET key will advance to the next SET mode item. 1. LCD contrast setting 2. Manual time setting 3.
MANUAL TIME SETTING: The time will be updated automatically with the time from the computer when the display is synchronized with the USB transceiver and connected to the Heavy Weather Pro software. The time can also be set manually by following the steps below. 1. The hour digit is flashing. 2. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the hour. 3. Press the SET key to switch to the minutes. The minute digit will start flashing. 4. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the minute. 5.
ARROW key to set the month. 5. Press the SET key to confirm the month and enter the date setting mode. The date digit will start flashing. 6. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the date. 7. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the °F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING. °F/°C TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING The temperature can be displayed in °F or °C. (default °F) 1. The temperature unit is flashing 2. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle between “°F” or “°C”. 3.
The relative air pressure can be set as inHg or hPa. The default unit is inHg. 1. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle between the unit “inHg" or “hPa” 2. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING. RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENCE VALUE SETTING Note: The default reference pressure-value of the barometer is 29.91inHg when batteries are first inserted.
WEATHER TENDENCY SENSITIVITY LEVEL SETTING Set the switching sensitivity value, .06, .09, or .12 inHg (2,3 or4 hPa) for the change in the display of weather icons. This represents the "sensitivity" of the weather forecast (the smaller the value selected, the more sensitive the weather forecast). The default value is 0.09 inHg. Select lower numbers for high humidity areas, i.e. Oceanside. Select high numbers for arid areas, i.e. desert. 1. The sensitivity value will start flashing 2.
Note: If a storm warning alarm is activated, the downward weather tendency arrow will be flashing. (See WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR below) WIND DIRECTION DISPLAY TYPE SETTING The wind direction can be displayed using either compass directions or degree measurements (default setting is compass directions). 1. The wind direction will start flashing. 2. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle from compass directions to degree measurements. 3.
from "127" When the timer displays "dOnE", you must remove the batteries from the display for 10 minutes. While the batteries are out of the display, also remove the batteries from the thermo-hygro sensor. 4. After waiting for 10 minutes, insert the batteries into the thermo-hygro sensor, making sure to align the "+" symbol on the batteries with the markings on the battery cover and inside the battery compartment. 5.
THE FOLLOWING WEATHER ALARMS CAN BE ADJUSTED IN ALARM SETTING MODE: • • • • • • • • High and Low pressure alarms High and Low indoor temperature alarms High and Low indoor humidity alarms High and Low outdoor temperature alarms High and Low outdoor humidity alarms High wind gust alarm Wind direction alarm High rainfall amount in 24 hour period alarm DEFAULT WEATHER ALARM VALUES: Low Wind gust High 62.0mph High 30.71 inHg Wind Direction North Low Rainfall in 24 hours High 1.96 in 28.
value. Hold the arrow key in to change the value faster. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The (((y))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key once. The Low Pressure alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The pressure digit will start flashing. 8. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the low pressure alarm value.
3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the high indoor humidity alarm value. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The (((y))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key once. The low indoor humidity alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will start flashing. 8.
2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The humidity digit will start flashing. 3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the high outdoor humidity alarm value. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The (((y))) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. 6. Press the ALARM key once. The low outdoor humidity alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds.
3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to move the wind direction alarm pointer. 4. Press the SET key to set a wind direction alarm value. A pointer icon will appear inside of the compass circle to indicate an alarm setting for that wind direction. 5. To remove an alarm setting for a wind direction, press the SET key again to remove the selected wind direction alarm. The arrow icon inside the compass circle will disappear. 6.
Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure, the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather. (Every time a new average pressure value has been obtained (once per minute), this value is compared with an internal reference value. If the difference between these values is bigger than the selected weather tendency sensitivity, the weather-icon changes, either for worse or for better.
If the Weather Center is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor to the upper floors of a house), discard the weather forecast for the next 48-60 hours, as the Weather Center may mistake the new location as being a possible change in air-pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude.
The bars are plotted at each of the seven steps and give the trend over the recorded period. The scale on the right compares the result. The "0" in the middle of this scale determines the current air pressure. The vertical axis represents the air pressure changes in inHg (+0.12, +0.06, 0, -0.06, 0.12. The “0” represents the current air pressure). The newly measured pressure was compared to the previously recorded pressure reading.
To view the 24-hour rainfall or the Total rainfall reading: 1. Press ▼DOWN ARROW key consecutively to toggle between the 1 hour, 24-hour, week, month and total rainfall reading. VIEWING THE MIN/MAX WEATHER DATA The weather station will record the maximum and minimum value of the various weather data with time and date of recording automatically. The following stored maximum and minimum weather data can be viewed by pressing the MIN/MAX key in normal display mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • • • • • • • • • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings. Precautions shall be taken when handling the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conducting materials, heat, corrosive materials or explosives. The batteries shall be taken out from the unit before the product is to be stored for a long period of time.
1% to 99% with 1% resolution (“- -” displayed if < 1%, "99" displayed if ≥ 99%) OUTDOOR HUMIDITY 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (“- -” displayed if < 1%, "99" displayed if ≥ 99%) WIND SPEED/ GUST 0 to 111.62 mph (0 to 49.9 m/s) (displays "OF.L" when > 111.62 mph; 49.9 m/s) WIND CHILL/ DEW POINT -40°F to +140°F (-40ºC to +59.9ºC) (displays "OF.L" if outside this) Relative pressure pre-set range: 27.17 to 31.90 inHg (919 to 1080 hPa) 24H RAINFALL 0" to 39.36" (0 to 999.9 mm) (displayed "OF.
8.86 inHg to 32.46 inHg: measured every 15 seconds TRANSMISSION RANGE up to 330 feet (100 meters) in open space POWER CONSUMPTION WEATHER CENTER 3 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V RAIN SENSOR 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V WIND SENSOR Powered by Thermo-hygro sensor BATTERY LIFE approximately 24 months (Alkaline batteries recommended) DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) WEATHER CENTER 4.59” x 0.94” x 7.01” (116.8 x 24 x 178.1mm) THERMO-HYGRO TRANSMITTER 2.25” x 2.44” x 6.18” (57.
WIND SENSOR 9.84” x 5.74” x10.87” (250 x 145.9 x 276.2mm) RAIN SENSOR 5.66” x 2.14” x 3.46” (144 x 54.6 x 88mm) LIABILITY DISCLAIMER • • • • • • • • • • • The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment. Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection.
performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.
FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
