Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 WD-3105 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2809 Losey Blvd. S.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Congratulations................................................................................................................................ 4 Quality Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 4 Weather Direct® is Green .......
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Four Additional Forecast Locations........................................................................................... 17 Severe Weather Alerts .................................................................................................................. 17 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: .......................................................................................... 18 Forecast Icons Explained ....................................................................
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers. We understand that no one likes having to read a manual, so we’ve tried to make this a fun and rewarding read. After all, Weather Direct® is all about you.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the Wireless Display and Temperature sensor. Since the Weather Direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity. Included in the Box The WD-3105 4 Day Wireless Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direct® system that includes: • WD-3105 Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and other custom data from the Internet.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 What You Need to Get Started: • • • • • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. However, you can use Weather Direct® Lite with a Dial-Up connection using your computer’s USB port – see www.weatherdirect.com/lite Router or broadband modem with built-in router.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included).
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature. If the display shows - -,-F for the outdoor temperature, the signal cannot reach the Wireless Display.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway. NOTE: Network cables usually have length limitations. The same length limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 • • • • Monitor Your Outdoor Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online Weather Club. For more details, please visit www.theweatherclub.com Time Alarm with Snooze Time and Date Set Automatically Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www.weatherdirect.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time. The outdoor temperature will scroll on the bottom of the LCD. Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 You'll know to bring your umbrella to work on a deceptively beautiful sunny morning, because Micro Forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon on your way home. Going to the game today? The Afternoon and Evening forecasts are a lifesaver! Micro Forecasts help to make sure that you pack a blanket or a rain coat if needed. Work 2nd or 3rd shift? Receive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the most active.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 “ALM” Key Turn Alarm ON/OFF • • • Press the “ALM” Key to turn the alarm ON. The Alarm icon “((•))” will appear on the LCD. Press the “ALM” Key again to turn the alarm OFF. The Alarm icon “((•))” will disappear from the LCD. Press the “ALM” Key when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm for 24 Hours. Set Alarm Time • • • • • Press and Hold the “ALM” Key until the hours digit flashes to set the alarm time. Alarm will sound once every 24 hours while active.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Manually Request a Weather Direct® Data Update • • • • When you register your Wireless Display, the weather data is updated within a few minutes. Every 6 hours after that, your Gateway will send weather data to update your Wireless Display. After changing the forecast location or other setting on the web site, it can be up to six hours for your next scheduled automatic update.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Set Mode 2 – Enable Acoustic Weather Warnings (ON/OFF) NOTE: This SET mode is only available when the Severe Weather Alerts Expansion Option is active. In addition to the scrolling text of the Severe Weather Alerts, an Acoustic Weather Warning provides a beep to notify you of a weather condition. You can turn this beep off to silence this warning so only the text of the warning is displayed.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE: It is not possible to re-register a previously registered Wireless Display under a new account until the Wireless Display has been deleted from the user account on www.weatherdirect.com and a Factory Reset has been performed. NOTE: Expansion Options that are Lifetime Upgrades are still active on your Wireless Display even if you delete it from your user account on www.weatherdirect.com or perform a Factory Reset.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Four Additional Forecast Locations The standard Weather Direct® Wireless Display includes weather information for one location. - But what about the weather happening in other places that are important to you? In addition to your standard location, the Four Additional Locations Expansion Option allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless Display, for a total of five.
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Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM” conditions generally use the “HEAVY” icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Care and Maintenance • • • • • • • • • • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate 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.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Battery Replacement We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in the specifications below. Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authorized depot. Troubleshooting Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting. Specifications Temperature Range Indoor Range: 14.1°F to 100°F (-9.9°C to 37.7°C) Outdoor Range: -39.8°F to +139.8°F (-39.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Power Requirements NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types. Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 FCC Statements Statement according to FCC part 15.21: Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Statement according to FCC part 15.105: NOTE: 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.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 Warranty Information La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures.
Version 2.6 - 9/23/2008 PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages; therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. Support services are limited to the WD-3105 system components supplied and usage of the weather direct web site.
