WS-9013U Wireless 433 MHz Radio-controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual
Page 3 4 5 6-7 7 8 8 8-9 9-10 10-11 11-12 12 13 14 14 15-16 16-17 18-19 20 20 21 22-23 Table Of Contents Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Programming Sequence Function Keys 12/24 Hour Time Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) Setting Day, Date and Year Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast Features Indoor Temperature Outdoor Temperatures Minimum & Ma
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The weather station (Figure 1). One TX6U remote temperature sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 2). Three each, ½” Philips screws. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. Figure 2 Time LCD Date LCD Mounting Bracket Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD Figure 1 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. 2. 3. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for indoor weather station. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for remoter temperature sensor.
ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the weather station. However, due to the nature of the earth’s ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours.
QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. 2. 3. 4. Have the indoor weather station and remote temperature sensor 3 to 5 apart. Batteries should be out of both units. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the indoor weather station. (All remote temperature sensors must be started before the indoor weather station) DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES.
DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the mounting bracket. The bracket snaps on and off easily. Remove the battery cover, by sliding the cover down. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problems make sure they do not spring free). Replace the battery cover by sliding upwards. Be sure battery cover is on securely. B. INDOOR WEATHER STATION 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery cover.
PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds are allowed to pass or either the IN or the OUT button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program mode during the programming of sections III through VIII, you can advance to step 3 of the next program setting.
II. FUNCTION KEYS The function keys are operated by pressing the key corresponding to the operation that you want to perform. II. 12 OR 24 HOUR TIME SETTING 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12 h” flashes in the DATE LCD. Press and release the “CH” button to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the 12/24-hour setting and to advance to Time Zone Setting. III.
4. Select your appropriate time zone using the “CH” button. During selection of the Time Zone, the 3 letter EST; abbreviations for the time CST; zones found in North MST; America will flash across PST; the top of the TIME LCD. Observe the chart ALA; below, showing the HAW; corresponding abbreviations, time zones, and codes.
6. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and advance to the Time setting mode. V. TIME There are two methods by which the time can be set: A) Automatically via WWVB reception or B) Manually. A. WWVB (Remote Control Time) This method requires you to do nothing except wait for the signal to be received and to select a time zone. Reception usually takes approximately 6-10 minutes during optimal conditions.
5. 6. 7. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the hour setting and to advance to the minute setting mode. The minute digits should be flashing. Press and release the "CH” button to change the minutes—increasing the minutes by increments of 1 with each press of the “CH” button. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the minutes and to advance to the Day, Date, and Year setting mode. Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time during PM hours.
5. The numeric-month will be flashing in the DATE LCD. Press and release the “CH” button to select to the current month. 6. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the numericmonth, and to enter the numeric-day setting mode. 7. The numeric-day will be flashing, press and release the “CH” button to select the current day. 8. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and to enter the year setting mode. 9. The default-year will be flashing, press and release the “CH” to select the appropriate year.
VIII. SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. Press and release the “SET” button 10 more times to reach the LCD contrast setting mode. The default setting—“Lcd 5” will flash in the DATE LCD. There are 8 LCD contrast levels to choose from—“Lcd 0” is the lightest and “Lcd 7” is the darkest. Press and release the “CH” button to toggle through the settings.
FEATURES OF THE WS-9013U WWVB Icon (indicates Radiocontrolled time function turned on) WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time reception) Low Battery Remote Temperature Sensor Channel Indicator Satellite icon (indicates outdoor transmission) I. INDOOR TEMPERATURE The current indoor is displayed in the INDOOR LCD and is updated every 10 seconds. II. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE The outdoor temperature is viewed in the OUTDOOR LCD. The outdoor temperature is updated every five minutes.
III. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS The WS-9013U keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM temperature and the time and date of their occurrence—for both the indoor and outdoor modes. A. VIEWING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS 1. 2. 3. Press the “IN” button once. “MIN” appears in the upper portion of the flashing INDOOR LCD indicating that the minimum temperature and the time and date of occurrence are displayed. The minimum records will display for 20 seconds.
C. RESETTING THE MIMIMUM AND MAXIMUM RECORDS 1. 2. All the indoor records (minimum and maximum) will be reset after the “IN” button is pressed and held for 5 seconds. All the outdoor records (minimum and maximum) will be reset after the “OUT” button is pressed and held for 5 seconds. IV. ADDING OUTDOOR REMOTE CONTROL SENDERS (OPTIONAL) The WS-9013U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors.
3. 4. 5. 6. Place all remote temperature sensor units in a numeric sequential order. In sequential order, install batteries (follow the same battery installation procedures seen in section I. A) of the Detailed Set-Up Guide). Install batteries into the indoor weather station. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and operating instructions. B. VIEWING AND OPERATING WITH MULTIPLE REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR UNITS 1. 2. 3.
MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the indoor weather station. To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting where direct sunlight can reach the remote temperature sensor. We recommend that you mount the remote temperature sensor on a Northfacing wall.
ensure a secure hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat. 2) Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape. Adhere the tape to the designated area on the back of the mounting bracket. 3) Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape. Position the remote temperature sensor in the desired location, ensuring that the indoor temperature station can receive the signal. II.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure indoor weather station is at least 6 feet from any electrical devices such as televisions, computers or other radio-controlled clocks. 3) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing buttons. 4) If there are still problems, contact La Crosse Technology. Problem: Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct).
• Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the unit. Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.
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.
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL 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.
