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WS-2811U-IT
Wireless Professional
Weather Center
Operations Manual
Revision: 10
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………….……………...2 INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………….………….5 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………………………..…6 FEATURES……………………………………………………………………………….………………....7 Wireless display……………………………………………………………….………………...7 Thermo-hygro sensor………………………………………………………….…………….…7 Wind sensor……………………………………………………………………………………...8 Rain Sensor………………………………………………………………………….………...…8 SET UP………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 MOUNTING AND
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The following Weather Alarms can be adjusted in ALARM set mode…………..…20 Default Weather Alarm values………………………………………………………..……20 Pressure Alarms………………………………………………………………………….…….21 Indoor Temperature Alarms……………………………………………………………..….21 Indoor Humidity Alarms……………………………………………………………….……..22 Outdoor Temperature Alarms……………………………………………………….……..22 Outdoor Humidity Alarms……………………………………………………………….…..23 Wind Gust Alarm……………………………………………………………………….……..23 Wind Direction Alarm……………………………………………
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ongratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art weather station. Featuring time, date, C weather forecast, wind gust and wind speed, indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, air pressure and rainfall, this weather station will provide various weather information and weather forecasts. Heavy Weather Pro software allows you to use a PC to monitor and record weather data received from the La Crosse Technology® wireless weather station via a proprietary USB device that was provided with
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS Carefully open the package and check that the following contents are complete: Wind Sensor Rain Sensor Thermo-Hygro Wireless Display USB Transceiver TX63U-IT TX58UN-IT Sensor WS-2811U-IT USBTRX-10 TX59UN-1-IT USB wireless Mast holder Base sensor, Airflow cover interface for Right angle funnel top Wall mount PC Foldout stands adaptor cover and adapter Requires 2 “C” 1 x U-bolts battery cover Mounting alkaline
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FEATURES: WIRELESS DISPLAY Time display in 12/24 hour time format Automatic time and date (PC time) update from USB transceiver if connected; otherwise, user must manually set Calendar display (date, month, year) Weather forecast with 3 weather icons (sunny, cloudy, and rainy) with weather tendency indicator Temperature display in °F/°C: from -39.8°F to 139.8°F Humidity display in RH%: from 1% to 99% Dew point display in °F/°C: from -39.8°F to 139.8°F Wind chill di
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100% solar-powered with built-in rechargeable alkaline power cell (not replaceable). High-efficient solar panels maintain operation throughout all seasons Transmission range: 200 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) RAIN SENSOR Self-emptying bucket Requires 2-AA alkaline batteries (not included) Transmission range: 200 feet (Open field, free of obstructions) SET UP: IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. The "+" markings o
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5. Setup troubleshooting: If the sensor data fails to display for any of the outdoor sensors within 10 minutes, (“- - -“ is displayed), remove the batteries from all units for 1 minute and start the Setup procedure again at Step 1. MOUNTING THE SENSORS AND PLACEMENT OF THE WIRELESS DISPLAY: IMPORTANT: Ensure that all of the sensor data can be received at the intended mounting locations before you drill mounting holes. The wind and rain sensors have a wireless range of 200-feet & the th
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WIND SENSOR The wind sensor must be installed with the front of the sensor (the solar panel) facing true South, or the reported wind direction will not be accurate. Mount within the 200-foot wireless range of the thermo-hygro sensor and on the same side of the house. The roof may or may not be an ideal mounting location. Secure the main unit to the shaft of the mast holder. Use the right-angle adaptor if the wind sensor will be mounted on a horizontal mast or surface. Fasten the wind sen
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FUNCTION KEYS: SET KEY Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode, where the following can be changed: LCD contrast, Manual time setting, 12/24 hour time display, Date setting, °F/°C temperature unit, Wind speed unit, Rainfall unit, Pressure unit, Relative pressure reference setting, Weather tendency threshold setting, Storm warning threshold setting, Storm Alarm On/ Off setting, Wind direction display type, and Factory reset Press to toggle between the display of Mode 1 or
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Press to display minimum and maximum records of various weather data Stop the weather alarm when ringing MODE 1 DISPLAY: Press the SET key to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2 display: Pressure history graph displays 24 hour history Outdoor temperature displayed in the outdoor section Wind speed displayed in the wind section MODE 2 DISPLAY: Press the SET key to toggle between Mode 1 and Mode 2 display: Pressure history graph displays 72 hour history Dew point dis
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MANUAL SETTINGS: Press and hold the SET key for 3 seconds to enter the SET mode. The display will automatically return to Mode 1 display in 30 seconds if a key is not pressed. While in SET mode, each press of the SET key will advance to the next SET mode item: 1. LCD contrast setting 2. Manual time setting 3. 12/24 hour time display 4. Date setting 5. °F/°C temperature unit setting 6. Wind speed unit 7. Rainfall unit setting 8. Air pressure unit setting 9. Relative pressure referen
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12/24 HOUR TIME DISPLAY SETTING: The time can be set as 12-hour or 24-hour format. To change the time display: 1. The "12h" or "24h" digits will flash. 2. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle the value. 3. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the DATE SETTING. DATE SETTING: The default date is 1. 1. of the year 2009. The date will be updated automatically with the date from the computer when the display is synchronized with the USB transceiver and connected to the He
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1. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle between the unit “inch” or “mm” 2. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING RELATIVE AIR PRESSURE UNIT SETTING The relative air pressure can be set as inHg (inches of mercury) or hPa (hectopascal). The default unit is inHg. 1. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to toggle between the unit “inHg" or “hPa” 2. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the RELATIVE PRESSURE REFERENC
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STORM WARNING THRESHOLD VALUE SETTING A storm warning is displayed by flashing of the down weather tendency arrow when the air pressure decreases a specified amount over six hours. The sensitivity value for the storm warning display can be set between .09 inHg to .27 inHg (3hPa to 9hPa). The default value is 0.15 inHg. 1. The sensitivity value will flash. 2. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to select the value. 3. Press the SET key to confirm and to enter the STORM ALARM ON/
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Press the MIN/MAX key or the ALARM key to exit SET mode, or Simply wait 30 seconds until the SET mode times out and returns to the Mode 1 display. To reset the display to the factory defaults, follow the procedure below. WARNING: A factory reset will erase the connection between the display and the thermo-hygro sensor and require the all sensor connections to be re-established. 1. "rES oFF" will flash. 2. Use the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to select "rES on". 3. Press the SET
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Press the ALARM key to enter ALARM mode. Subsequent presses of the ALARM key will advance to the next weather alarm section. Note: Weather alarms can also be set from the Heavy Weather Pro software. Consult the Heavy Weather Pro Software User’s Guide for instructions. THE FOLLOWING WEATHER ALARMS CAN BE ADJUSTED IN ALARM SETTING MODE: High and Low pressure alarms High and Low indoor temperature alarms High and Low indoor humidity alarms High and Low outdoor temperature alarms
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6. Press the ALARM key once. The Low Pressure alarm display will be shown. 7. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The pressure digit will flash. 8. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the low-pressure alarm value. Hold the arrow key in to change the value faster. 9. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 10. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The ((())) icon indicates the alarm is switched on. 11. Press the ALAR
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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALARMS 1. The high outdoor temperature alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The temperature digit will flash. 3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to set the high outdoor temp alarm value. Hold the key in to change the value faster. 4. Press the ALARM key to confirm the setting. The digit will stop flashing. 5. Press the SET key to switch the alarm on or off. The ((())) icon indicates that the alarm is switched
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WIND DIRECTION ALARM Multiple wind direction alarms can be set simultaneously if desired. 1. The wind direction alarm display will be shown. 2. Press and hold the SET key for about 2 seconds. The wind direction arrow on the outside of the compass circle will flash with the corresponding compass direction or degrees reading displayed in the center of the compass. 3. Press the ▲UP ARROW key or ▼DOWN ARROW key to move the wind direction alarm pointer. 4. Press the SET key to set a wind dir
