Remote Monitoring Color Weather Station Welcome! Congratulations on your new Professional Weather 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: V10-TH DC: 101117 www.lacrossetechnology.
Table of Contents 3 Step 1: Power Up 14 Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows 3 Step 2: Station Options 14 Daily HI | LO Temperatures 3 Step 3: Mounting Basics 15 Seasonal Changes in Foliage 4 Option 1: Connect with La Crosse View 15 Backlight Brightness 4 Wi-Fi Network Requirements 15 Low Battery Icons 5 La Crosse View 16 Sensor ID | Sensor Search 6 La Crosse View Enhancements 16 Delete Your Sensor ID 7 New Data Stream Technology 17 Factory Reset 7 Simple Status Messages 17
STEP 1. Power Up Insert the batteries: Note: Batteries are not included. • 2-AA batteries into thermo-hygro sensor • 5 volt power cord (required) into your weather 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. The station itself cannot accept 5GHz Wi-Fi bands that most dual-band routers offer. Dual band routers also have a 2.4GHz channel.
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 3 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.
“LOST Wi-Fi” • Check your power cord connection. (power cord required to connect) • When trying to reestablish your station’s Wi-Fi connection, be sure your mobile device is on the same 2.4GHz network you want your station to use. • Check your network connection. • Hold the + and - buttons together for 3 seconds to search for Wi-Fi. “NO CONNECT APP SERVER” • The Wi-Fi router connection is working. • Check your connection to the La Crosse View app.
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 anytime to exit settings.
Your Station’s Features - Standalone or Connected NWS Forecast Information: Precipitation, HI | LO, etc.
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.
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. Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows Your temperature and humidity trend arrows update every 15 minutes.
Seasonal Changes in Foliage The tree foliage will change seasonally on your weather station. The dates are programmed into your weather station for an automatic foliage change. Spring Summer March 20th – June 20th June 21st – Sept. 20th Autumn Winter Sept.
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 your sensor ID numbers and Wi-Fi settings and return your station to its default settings and “out of the box” condition. This may resolve connection issues with your sensors or Wi-Fi. 1. Hold the ALERTS and LIGHT button together for 5 seconds. 2. Your station will reset and search for your sensor. 3. Allow up to 3 minutes to reacquire your sensor. 4. You will need to reconnect to your La Crosse View™ app by following the steps on page 4.
V10-TH 1. Insert the power cord into a wall outlet, then into your station. Optional: Insert 3 AA batteries into your station to maintain time/date in the event of a power outage. Mounting: 1. Place your station near an outlet. Power cord is required for operation. 2. Use the mounting holes on the back to place your station on a wall. 3. Use the pull down stand on the back of your station to place on a desk or counter. 4.
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. Humidity Range: 10% RH to 99%RH Transmission Range: Up to 400 feet (121 meters) in open air, RF 915 MHz Temperature Range: Wi-Fi Transmission: RF 2.4 GHz Power Optional Battery Backup: 5.
Care and Maintenance • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium, or Rechargeable Batteries. • Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for intended use. • Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. • Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. • Ensure the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ and -). • Remove batteries from equipment when it is not used for an extended period of time.
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.
