WIRELESS REMOTE MONITORING WIND STATION Welcome! -------------- Congratulations on your new Wireless Wind Station and welcome to the La Crosse Technology family! This product was designed with you in mind by our hometown team of weather enthusiasts based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Instructional Manual Model: V21-WTH DC: 082717 www.lacrossetechnology.
Table of Contents 3 Step 1: Power Up 13 Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows 3 Step 2: Station Options 14 Daily HI | LO Temperatures 3 Step 3: Mounting Basics 14 Feels Like Temperature 4 Option 1: Connect with La Crosse View 14 Seasonal Changes in Foliage 4 Wi-Fi Network Requirements 15 Alerts: Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity 5 La Crosse View 15 Disarm Alerts 6 La Crosse View Enhancements 16 Active Alerts 7 New Data Stream Technology 16 Backlight Brightness 8 Simple Status
Step 1. Power Up Insert batteries (in any order): • 2-C batteries into Wind speed sensor • 2-AA batteries into Thermo-hygro sensor • 5 volt power cord (required) into wind station *3-AA batteries for optional backup of your time and date *Battery operation only, station will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.
Option 1: Connect with La Crosse View™ DOWN LOA D • Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View™ app on your mobile device. CH E CK YO U R N ETWOR K • Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi band before trying to connect your station to the La Crosse View app.
Note: If switching to a new Wi-Fi network, your station may take up to 3 minutes to reacquire all sensor information. Note: In the event of a power outage, or your station being unplugged temporarily, your station should automatically reconnect to your existing Wi-Fi network, once power is reestablished. Note: Weather station power cord use is required. Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere.
La Crosse View™ Enhancements NWS (National Weather Service) Daily HI | LO temperature Note: When not using the app, the daily HI | LO will come from your outdoor TH sensor.
New Data Stream Technology Use the Data Stream Menu in the La Crosse View™ app to select up to 4 items to stream on your station. 1. Open the La Crosse View™ app and select your station. 2. Scroll down to the Data Stream section and press the blue icon. 3. Follow the app’s instructions to add the “Data Stream” you’d like displayed on your station Allow a few minutes for all the data to update on your station.
Simple Status Messages Your station has built-in status messages for your convenience. Press and release the SET button to view. NWS FORE CAST WIND TOP SPEED 1 HR NWS DIRECTION OUTDOOR Note: Only one relevant status message will display. WIND SPEED “ALL OK CONNECTED” NWS FORECAST INDOOR FEELS LIKE HI MPH NOW LO • Your station is connected, there are no problems. “LOST Wi-Fi” • Check your power cord connection.
Connect Additional Sensors to Your La Crosse View™ App DID YOU KNOW? You can expand your system’s coverage with additional sensors (sold separately). These add-on sensors will use your weather station as a gateway to the La Crosse View app, where their data can be viewed and tracked 24/7 from anywhere. Note: The number of sensors or stations you can add will be limited by the memory of your mobile device.
Option 2: Standalone Station When operating as a standalone station, you can manually adjust your stations settings Note: When using the La Crosse View™ app, time and date will be set automatically. Settings Menu 1. Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu. 2. Press and release the + or - buttons to adjust the flashing values. Hold to adjust quickly. 3. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the next item. Note: Press and release the LIGHT button any time to exit settings.
Your Station’s Features - Standalone or Connected NWS FORECAST WIND TOP SPEED 1 HR OUTDOOR NWS DIRECTION WIND SPEED MPH NWS FORECAST INDOOR FEELS LIKE HI LO NWS Forecast Information: Precipitation, HI | LO, Wind Direction, etc.
Wind Speed Readings Wind Speed: • Reflects highest current wind speed Standalone Station WIND TOP SPEED Top Speed: • Reflects highest wind speed in the past 60 minutes. 24 HR 1 HR WIND SPEED Wind Cup animation: • The wind cups spinning speed will vary with actual wind speed. • When wind speed is higher, the cups spin faster. 24HR Wind or NWS Wind Direction: • When not connected you will see the 24HR wind speed next to the 1HR wind speed.
HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records Press and release the TEMP button to view your HI and LO records with time and date of occurrence. A new HI or LO record will replace the existing record.
Daily HI | LO Temperatures • When your station is connected to the La Crosse View™ app, you will see NWS FORECAST over the HI | LO temperatures. • This indicates the daily HI | LO values displayed are from the National Weather Service. • When you operate your station as a standalone unit, the daily HI | LO readings come directly from your outdoor thermo-hygro sensor. • The daily HI | LO temperatures cannot be reset.
Alerts: Temperature | Humidity Programmable Temperature and Humidity alerts keep you on top of changing conditions. To set alerts: 1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter alert set mode 2. Outdoor LOW temperature alert OFF will show. 3. If you wish to set this alert value, press the + or – buttons to arm this alert (ON). 4. When the alert is armed (ON) press and release the ALERTS button and the alert value will flash. 5. Press the + or – buttons to change the alert value. 6.
Active Alerts • When armed alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times each minute until out of alert range. • The flashing alert icon will indicate the type of alert HI or LO. • Press any button to stop the alert from sounding. • The alert icon will continue flashing while alert value is in alert range. • Disarm the alert to stop the alert entirely.
Sensor ID | Sensor Search Each of your sensors has an individual ID number, located on its bar code. This sensor ID is visible on your station by pressing the SENSOR button. View ID numbers: • Press and release the SENSOR button to view individual station and sensor ID numbers. All other information will disappear temporarily. Search for all sensors: • While viewing sensor ID, hold the SENSOR button for 3 seconds to search for all sensors. • The station will search for all sensor ID numbers on the station.
Factory Reset A factory restart of your station will remove all sensor ID numbers and Wi-Fi settings and return it to its default settings and “out of the box” condition. This may resolve connection issues with your sensor s or Wi-Fi. 1. Hold the ALERTS and LIGHT button together for 5 seconds. 2. Your station will reset and search for all sensors. 3. Allow up to 3 minutes to reacquire all sensors. 4. You will need to reconnect to your La Crosse View™ app by following the steps on page 4.
LTV-TH1 Thermo-Hygro Sensor 1. Install 2-AA batteries according to polarity and replace battery cover. Mounting: 1. Use the hole at the top to hang your sensor from the back using a nail. Or, insert one mounting screw through the front of your sensor. 2. Mount your sensor on a north-facing wall or in any shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred. 3. The maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station is up to 400 feet (121 meters) in open air, not including walls or floors. 4.
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Specifications Indoor Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Humidity Range: 10% RH to 99%RH Thermo-hygro Sensor -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Note: Temperatures below -20°F (-29°C) require Lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor.
FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
