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V21-WTH FAQS

We are weather enthusiasts like you and know proper running equipment is important. These

FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station.

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CONTENTS

V21-WTH FAQS ................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Contents .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 3

BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ................................................................................................... 3

HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 3

What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 3

POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries?? ............................................................................................. 3

SETUP: How do I setup my station? .................................................................................................................................. 3

MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensors? .................................................................................................... 4

Where to I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................. 4

What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 5

READINGS: How do I interpret the current Wind Readings? .......................................................................................... 5

How do I interpret the Wind History Readings? ............................................................................................................... 6

How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 6

How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................... 6

How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? .................................................................................................... 7

What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? ............................................................................................................ 7

Where does the HI | LO reading next to the Feels Like Temperature come from? ................................................... 7

How do I Set Alerts? ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

How do I Disarm alerts? ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

What happens when an alert sounds? ............................................................................................................................. 8

TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? ..................................................................................................................... 9

How do I manually set the time? ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Why do “SEE APP TO CONNECT” or “LOST WIFI” show on my station? .................................................................... 10

BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight? .......................................................................................................... 10

Can I operate My station on battery power only? .......................................................................................................... 10

BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean? ................................................................................................................. 10

Summary of content (21 pages)

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V21-WTH FAQS We are weather enthusiasts like you and know proper running equipment is important. These FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS V21-WTH FAQS ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Contents ..............................
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WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week? ...................................................................................................... 11 Does this station have 12 hour and 24 hour time options? ........................................................................................... 11 Why does the station show different color trees? .........................................................................................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION BATTERIES: WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BATTERIES? • • • • • Good fresh batteries are important for best performance in your sensors and as backup in your station. Batteries with an expiration date of 2020, were manufactured in 2010. We recommend batteries with an expiration date no more than 6 years in advance of the current year for best performance. A minimum voltage of 1.48 v per battery is required for best performance. Lithium batteries may be used in outdoor sensors.
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2. Install power cord into wall outlet, and into the station. Install batteries into the station if you wish. 3. Let sensors and station sit within 10 feet of each other for several minutes to lock the sensor signals to the display. Once the sensors are connected, you can choose to connect to the La Crosse View™ app or continue to use as a standalone station. You can always connect later if you choose. Click here for instructions for connecting your station to the La Crosse View™ app.
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• • • • Position within reach of an outlet that is always active. Some outlets in living rooms and in bedrooms may only be active when the light switch is on. This station must operate with the 5 volt power cord in order to receive sensor updates and/or to update Wi-Fi data when connected. Operation on battery power will only maintain time/date settings if you need to move your station. Best reception occurs when only one wall is between your station and each sensor outside.
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HOW DO I INTERPRET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS? In addition to the one hour history which is constantly shown on the station, you can view wind speed history at 24 hours, 7 days, current month, and current year. Press and release the WIND button to toggle through the Wind Speed History times. o One Hour - Past 60 minute period (default Top Speed record, always shown) • 24 Hour – Shows the top speed in the past 24 hours from the last record.
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Note: Dew Point does not have a time/date of occurrence. HOW DO I RESET THE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY READINGS? Your temperature and humidity readings are reset individually. 1. Press and release the TEMP button to view the reading you wish to reset. 2. Hold the MINUS button for 5 seconds to reset individual temperature or humidity value to current temperature, humidity, time and date. 3. Press and release the LIGHT button to exit.
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• Outdoor LOW Humidity • Outdoor HIGH Humidity • Indoor LOW Temperature • Indoor HIGH Temperature • Indoor LOW Humidity • Indoor HIGH Humidity To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. set alerts: Hold the ALERTS button to enter alert set mode Outdoor LOW temperature alert OFF will show. If you wish to set this alert value, press the + or – buttons to arm this alert (ON). When the alert is armed (ON) press and release the ALERTS button and the alert value will flash. Press the + or – buttons to change the alert value.
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TIME: DOES THIS STATION HAVE ATOMIC TIME? • Standalone station: When operating as a standalone station, the time needs to be set manually on this station. Connected to the La Crosse View™ app: When operating as a connected station the time will update from the National Institutes of Standards and Time (NIST). Your station will sync with NIST twice per day. HOW DO I MANUALLY SET THE TIME? When operating as a standalone station, you can manually adjust your station’s settings: 1.
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8. Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to select Fahrenheit or Celsius. TEMP FAHRENHEIT will show. Press and release the PLUS or MINUS button to select Celsius (°C). 9. Press and release the SET button to confirm and SEE APP TO CONNECT will show. This is a reminder to connect to the La Crosse View™ app. This is not required when operating as a standalone station. There is no actual function when you see this. Press the LIGHT button to exit.
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WEEKDAY: HOW DO I CORRECT THE DAY OF THE WEEK? • The day of the week will set when the Year, Month, and Date are set. If your day of the week is incorrect, yet the month and date are correct, please go the program menu and check the YEAR setting. DOES THIS STATION HAVE 12 HOUR AND 24 HOUR TIME OPTIONS? • Yes, you can select 12 hour or 24 hour time format in the program menu.
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• IMPORTANT: As the Station builds memory, it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy. The longer the Station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be. Connected Station: When your station is connected to the La Crosse View™ app you will see an additional 8 forecast icons from the National Weather Service (NWS). Your forecast will update multiple times per day.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HOW DO I CHANGE BATTERIES IN MY SENSORS WITHOUT LOSING DATA? We designed this station for convenience, so that a simple change of batteries does not lose data or require you to power down your station. • If you have a low battery icon on your station, you need to replace the batteries in the sensor or in the station as indicated. • Simply install fresh batteries into your sensor then hold the SENSOR button for 3 seconds and your station will search for your sensors.
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• All history records will be removed, so write down anything you want to keep. To factory reset your station: 1. Hold the ALERTS and LIGHT buttons together for 5 seconds. 2. When your station resets it will look for all sensors. Allow at least ten minutes to reacquire the sensors. Note: if operating connected, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi from the app. Click here for details.
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• • • Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames, or reflected heat that may cause inaccurate readings. Press and release the SENSOR button to view the thermos-hygro sensor ID number. Compare to the barcode on your sensor to be sure they match. If your temperature is reading low, and location is not an issue, you may have a bad sensor. WHAT DOES A READING OF “HI” OR “LO” MEAN? • • • • If your outdoor temperature reading shows “HI” or “LO”, check that your batteries are good.
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HOW DO I CHANGE BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS? • • On your sensor, open the battery cover and press the F/C button. This will change the temperature display on the sensor only. On your station enter the program menu to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display on the station. WHY ARE MY WIND CUPS NOT SPINNING? • • • • • • Check for debris or ice preventing cups from moving. Check mounting location. Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from reaching the sensor.
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• • Occasionally adding a new wireless electronic device to the home will cross the signal path for the sensor. If this occurs try moving your station a few feet or turning the station 90 degrees for a better angle to receive the sensor signal. When you have good batteries, and good location, hold the SENSOR button for three seconds to search for your sensors. If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great.
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GET CONNECTED: YOUR LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP Enjoy the added benefits of on-the-go monitoring when you are connected via your mobile device. For support and guidance of your La Crosse View™ app, please visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/lacrosseviewsupport WHERE DO I FIND THE LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP? • Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View™ app on your mobile device. HOW DO I CONNECT? Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO CONNECT? The La Crosse View™ app is compatible with both iOS and Android mobile devices. Before connecting, be sure to check a few things: • • 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. Station power cord use is required for Wi-Fi connection. o IOS Requirements: Mobile device with iOS 9.
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• • • • 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. Go into the La Crosse View™ app, select your station, and then choose “Connect Wi-Fi” from the app menu. Reenter your Wi-Fi network’s login information. “SEE APP TO CONNECT” – Your station has lost connection with your app.
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5. On Enter Device and Location Names page - enter Device Name and select a location or enter a Location Name for your sensor. Select “DONE”. • • Repeat steps 1-5 for any additional sensors you wish to add. Allow a few minutes for the new sensors to report to the app.