ACU-RITE 02032CAUDI, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... of Display Unit 6 Setup 7 5 in 1 Sensor Setup 7 Display Unit Setup 8 PC Connect for Windows 9 Setup AcuLink Software 11 Set the Time Date Units 12 Backlight Settings 12 Placement Guidelines 13 5 in 1 Sensor Installation 14 Using the Weather Center 15 Rainfall Tracking 16 Weather Ticker 17 Troubleshooting 18 Care Maintenance 21 Calibration 21 Specifications 23 FCC Information 23 Customer Support 2...

Page 2: ...cking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display unit with tabletop stand 2 5 in 1 sensor 3 Sensor mounting bracket 4 Mounting hardware 5 Snap in debris filter for rain collector 6 Power adapter 7 USB cable 8 Instruction Manual 9 4 Alkaline Batteries ...

Page 3: ...ing in more accurate temperature measurement 3 A B C Switch ID code that must match display s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 4 Battery Compartment 5 Temperature Humidity Sensors internal 6 Mounting Point 7 Wind Speed Anemometer 8 Wind Direction Vane 9 Mounting Bracket 10 Mounting Hardware Includes anchors screws Qty Diameter Length 5 4 19 05 mm 3 4 1 4 12 7 mm 1 2 1 6 12 7 mm 1 2 11 Debr...

Page 4: ...4 Features Benefits Display 1 4 3 2 5 1 28 30 22 25 26 27 29 31 6 8 10 12 15 16 13 7 9 14 11 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 ...

Page 5: ...sure Arrow icon indicates direction pressure is trending 17 RAINFALL Button Press to change the RAINFALL data being displayed Month Year All Time 18 T Button for setup preferences 19 SET Button for setup preferences 20 V Button for setup preferences 21 SELECT Button Press to change the WEATHER SELECT category data being displayed 22 Weather TickerTM Use T or V to cycle through messages 23 Heat Ind...

Page 6: ...DDRESS 12 digit unique ID required for online connectivity functions 5 Backup Battery Compartment 6 A B C Switch ID code that must match 5 in 1 sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 7 CLEAR RECORD RESET Press and HOLD for full reset to factory defaults 8 Power Adapter 9 USB Cable for PC Connection 10 Battery Compartment Cover not shown 8 9 6 7 5 ...

Page 7: ...ine or lithium batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The 5 in 1 sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly Use lithium batteries in the 5 in 1 sensor for temperatures below 20ºC 4ºF 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 4 x AA batteri...

Page 8: ... installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may ...

Page 9: ...unit to the computer Mode 1 Display Logging ON Display unit logs stores up to 2 weeks of data in memory When memory nears capacity display unit s Weather Ticker displays an alert to download memory soon Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect for Windows Mode 2 Display Logging OFF DEFAULT Display unit DOES NOT log save any data in memory for PC transfer Mode 3 Display Logging ON Internet Bridge ...

Page 10: ...r PC Connect for Windows is installed on your computer open the PC Connect app Verify that the display unit is powered on with the AC power adapter plugged in then connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB port located inside the battery compartment on the back of the display unit Connect the larger end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer USB functions on the display unit a...

Page 11: ...latitude and longitude information by using Google Earth or a similar mapping program 4 Follow prompts to complete setup Setup AcuLink Alerts in Countries Outside the USA or Canada Alerts may be setup in AcuLink products in countries outside of the USA or Canada by using the following directions 1 View alert settings in AcuLink by clicking on the icon for any weather widget 2 Input an email addres...

Page 12: ...MODE 1 2 3 4 You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the SET button Display Backlight Settings This weather station s color display features three different lighting settings High 100 brightness Medium 60 brightness and Low 30 brightness Using battery power alone the backlight is available momentarily for 10 seconds by ...

Page 13: ...way from large metallic items thick walls metal surfaces or other objects that may limit wireless communication PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE Place both units at least 0 9 meters 3 ft away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES Position sensor away from heaters air conditioners chimneys exhaust vents asphalt and concrete surfaces that radiate heat LOC...

Page 14: ...or pole not included using the 4 longer screws included in the hardware bag 2 Insert the mounting base into the hole on the bottom of the sensor 3 Make sure the arrows on the top of the sensor are pointed in the proper direction and the bubble level is centered The solar cell should be facing north to properly orient the wind direction 4 Fasten the sensor into the mounting base using the 2 shorter...

Page 15: ...cting data from the sensor in your backyard It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons Weather Select Weather Select displays data including wind chill dew point heat index feels like days with rain this month and days since last recorded rainfall To change the Weather Select category shown pr...

Page 16: ...ng order PREVIOUS RAINFALL 1 PREVIOUS RAINFALL 2 PREVIOUS RAINFALL 3 CURRENT MONTH TOTAL RAINFALL PREVIOUS MONTH TOTAL RAINFALL 2 MONTHS AGO TOTAL RAINFALL CURRENT YEAR TOTAL RAINFALL PREVIOUS YEAR TOTAL RAINFALL ALL TIME TOTAL RAINFALL date shown is start date of the all time total the date the display was powered on Previous rainfall is the amount of rain recorded from 12 00am to 11 59pm on the ...

Page 17: ...ME HIGH TEMP XXX RECORDED MM DD YY ALL TIME LOW TEMP XXX RECORDED MM DD YY 24 HOUR TEMP CHANGE XX ALL TIME HIGH WIND XX MPH RECORDED MM DD YY 7 DAY AVERAGE WIND XX MPH TODAY S AVERAGE WIND XX MPH MOON NEW MOON WAXING CRESCENT MOON FIRST QUARTER MOON WAXING GIBBOUS MOON FULL MOON WANING GIBBOUS MOON LAST QUARTER MOON WANING CRESCENT INDOOR HUMIDITY OK INDOOR HUMIDITY HIGH INDOOR HUMIDITY LOW NEW LO...

Page 18: ...es in display unit 4 Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection Outdoor temperature is flashing or showing dashes Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be an indication of wireless interference Make sure the A B C switch in the battery compartments of both the display unit and sensor are switched to the same letter You may choose A B or ...

Page 19: ...he Rain Gauge see page 21 Inaccurate wind readings What is wind reading being compared to Pro weather stations are typically mounted at 10 meters 30 ft high or more Make sure to compare data using a sensor positioned at the same mounting height Check location of the sensor Ensure it s mounted a minimum of 1 5 meters 5 ft in the air with no obstructions around it within several feet Ensure wind cup...

Page 20: ...ur display unit is connected to is always connected to the internet Confirm the display unit USB mode is 3 or 4 Confirm your display unit MAC ADDRESS is entered into the UPLOAD window correctly in the PC Connect for Windows Software on your PC Confirm that the ENABLE box is checked in the UPLOAD window in the PC Connect for Windows Software on your PC Confirm your display unit s MAC ADDRESS is cor...

Page 21: ... collector debris filter The debris filter is located in the rain col lector funnel Remove from the top by gently squeezing and pulling out Clean the Wind Vane Anemometer Remove foreign matter from the outside of the sensor for free movement of the wind vane and anemometer If needed use a small amount of spray lubricant clear silicone or graphite powder on the anemometer for improved movement Cali...

Page 22: ...w seconds after each bucket tip the display unit displays rainfall in approximately 254 mm 0 01 or more increments 5 The cup of water should take more than 20 minutes to empty a quicker period will result in inaccurate calibration Try to simulate a normal steady rainfall When cup is empty of water display unit should register 26 92 mm 1 06 Tips There should be nearly an equal number of water drops...

Page 23: ...technician for help NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This ...

Page 24: ...7 21 Parramatta Rd Lidcombe NSW 2141 Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copy rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 02032CAUDI INST 032415 It s More than Accurate it s AcuRite offers...