La Crosse Technology WA-1240U, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... of 31 WA 1240U 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED TALKING WEATHER STATION Owner s Manual WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 ...

Page 2: ...ne Resources 9 Features 10 Time Setting on Wireless Display 10 Wireless Outdoor Sensor 11 Edit Device Settings Online 11 Wireless Display Operation 14 MODE Key 16 ALARM Key 17 Turn Alarm ON OFF 17 Set Alarm Time 17 SNOOZE Key 17 Alarm Snooze 17 View Outdoor Temperature 17 Manually Request a Weather Direct Data Update 17 Listen to a Severe Weather Alert 18 VOLUME Key 18 Change the Volume of Audio P...

Page 3: ...play 21 Set Mode 4 View Device ID 22 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days 22 Four Additional Forecast Locations 23 Severe Weather Alerts 23 Types of Severe Weather Alerts 24 Forecast Icons Explained 25 Care and Maintenance 26 Battery Low Icons 26 Battery Replacement 27 Troubleshooting 27 Specifications 27 Temperature Range 27 Battery Life 27 Dimensions 27 Weather Direct Update Rate 27 Weath...

Page 4: ...asts go beyond backyard measurements by using Internet enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed throughout North America The same quality weather information used by meteorologists to deliver the local forecast plus additional weather data unique to the Weather Direct network is available to you 24 ho...

Page 5: ... feeds from the Internet Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air TX 50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor Mounting Plate Measures the outdoor temperature where you are and sends temperature data to your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air 4 Screws and drywall anchors for mounting the Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor and t...

Page 6: ...tteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries 3 C Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries Vi...

Page 7: ...ns additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct system without reading this entire manual Open www weatherdirect com in a web browser and click REGISTER at the top of the page Our Online Registration Wizard will guide you through the complete registration process Hardware Installation NOTE Hardware installation is only intended...

Page 8: ...he bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not water proof To ensure maximum Sensor life mount it in a covered place out of the elements like under the eaves Placement on the North side of your home will provide the most accurate readings Mount it ab...

Page 9: ... forecasts to your Wireless Display over a maximum 330 ft range Walls and other obstructions between the Gateway and Wireless Display will affect the range The Wireless Signal Icon will indicate the signal strength to let you know if your Gateway and Wireless Display are within range Online Resources These links can help to enrich your Weather Direct experience Help www weatherdirect com help FREE...

Page 10: ...utdoor Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online Weather Club For more details please visit www theweatherclub com Time Alarm with Snooze Time and Date Set Automatically Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www weatherdirect com for your Wireless Di...

Page 11: ...lkaline batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the sensor 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit Press the SNOOZE Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time The outdoor temperature will scroll on the...

Page 12: ...Version 1 0 9 26 2008 Page 12 of 31 Click the Edit Device Settings button Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your preferences Click the Save Settings button to finish ...

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Page 14: ...lay once you have completed online registration There are 6 control Keys located on the front of the Wireless Display Forecast A B C SET and MODE There are 3 control Keys located on the top of the Wireless Display ALARM SNOOZE and VOLUME The following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key ...

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Page 16: ...eceive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the most active You can change the Micro Forecast reading on your Wireless Display by pressing the MODE Key to toggle between the available options Press the MODE Key to cycle through the Micro Forecast options 1 MORNING Forecast from 6 00 AM 11 59 AM with Daily HI LO Temperature 2 AFTERNOON Forecast from 12 00...

Page 17: ...o change the hour PM will indicate a PM time while no icon next to the time means AM time Press the ALARM Key again and the minutes digit will flash Press the VOLUME Key to change minutes Press the ALARM Key once more to return to normal display SNOOZE Key Alarm Snooze Press the SNOOZE Key to temporarily silence the alarm for 5 minutes The Alarm icon will flash on the LCD while the Snooze function...

Page 18: ...T be Active for Your Wireless Display to Listen to a Severe Weather Alert Visit www weatherdirect com and log in to your account to add the Severe Weather Alerts Expansion Option to this Wireless Display Press and hold the SNOOZE Key for one second to hear the current active Severe Weather Alert The Severe Weather Alert text will scroll across the bottom of the LCD Press the SNOOZE Key again to ca...

Page 19: ...t and then the Talking forecast as soon as it is ready Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the Forecast See Edit Device Settings Online on page 11 for information on how to access the setup page for your Wireless Display Scroll down to the Audio Forecast Greeting Text section Enter your Greeting up to 50 characters long Click the Save Settings button to finish A B and C Keys Custom Audio Feeds As...

Page 20: ...it is ready SET Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active Press the SET Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is active The name of the location will appear briefly on the bottom of the LCD when it is selected Weather data for up to 5 locations can be viewed on your Wireless Display Changing Settings on Your Wireles...

Page 21: ... the VOLUME Key to change the scroll speed Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 3 Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE It is not possible to re register a previously registered Wireless Display under a new account until the Wireless Display has been deleted from the user account on www weatherdirect com and a Factory Reset has been performed NOTE...

Page 22: ... Key until RESET NO displays on the bottom of the LCD Press the VOLUME Key until the LCD displays RESET RUN Press the SET Key to save the current settings This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory state Set Mode 4 View Device ID NOTE Device ID is a reference item for customer service only You may press the SET Key again to exit SET mode if you are not asked to provide this number by...

Page 23: ...rite vacation spot your parents house and more Severe Weather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events Choose which types of severe weather events you want to receive Even be alerted via e mail or SMS text message when you are away from your Wireless Display Severe Weat...

Page 24: ... Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisories and Statements Blowing Dust Heat Tropical Storm Statement Blowing Snow Heavy Snow Urban And Small Stream Flood Dense Fog Hurricane Statement Urban Flood Freezing Drizzle Lake Effect Snow Wind Fre...

Page 25: ...ght A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option NOTE Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and MEDIUM conditions generally use the HEAVY icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your plans for the day ...

Page 26: ...s in place where the units are adequately protected against moisture and rain Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display The liquid crystals can be harmful to user s health Do not make any repair attempts to the unit Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee Never touch ...

Page 27: ...8 F 39 8 C to 59 8 C Update Interval Every 4 5 seconds Battery Life Wireless Display without Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 3 Years Wireless Display with Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 2 Years Wireless Outdoor Sensor Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display 8 26 L x 2 92 W x 5 67 H Wireless Gateway 6 63 L x 1 W x 1 56 H Wireless Outdoor Sensor 1 5 L x 83 W x 5 05 H Weather Direct Up...

Page 28: ... accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature and weather forecast for the selected location This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information The specifications of this product may change without prior notice...

Page 29: ...ance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol...

Page 30: ...ranty or if a product is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center Your La Crosse Technology Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 da...

Page 31: ...of the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 5 30 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54601 Phone 608 785 7935 Fax 608 796 1020 For information on other La Crosse Technology products e mail sales lacrossetechnology com All rights reserved This handbook must not be rep...