La Crosse Technology WS-9055TWC, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...WS 9055TWC Wireless 433 MHz Weather Station Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...e Time 8 Features Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 9 Resetting Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 10 Adding additional remote temperature sensors optional 10 11 Weather Forecast 12 Weather Icons 13 14 Tendency Arrow 14 Mounting 15 16 Troubleshooting 16 18 Maintenance and Care 18 19 Specifications 19 20 Warranty Information 21 26 ...

Page 3: ...t apart 2 Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes 3 Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the indoor temperature station All remote temperature sensors must be started before the indoor temperature station 4 DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES In this time the indoor temperature station and remote temperature sensor ...

Page 4: ... both indoor and outdoor temperatures are displayed for 15 minutes you can place your remote temperature sensor outdoors and set your time The remote temperature sensor should be placed in a dry shaded area The remote temperature sensor has a range of 80 feet Any walls that the signal will have to pass through will reduce distance An outdoor wall or window can have up to 30 feet of resistance and ...

Page 5: ...te the set up of your indoor temperature station after the 15 minutes have passed please follow the steps in the detailed set up guide on page 8 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1 The indoor weather station Figure 1 2 The remote temperature sensor TX6U and mounting bracket Figure 2 3 3 each 1 2 Philips screws 4 One strip of double sided adhesive tape 5 Instruction Manual and Warranty Card ...

Page 6: ...6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT not included 1 1 Philips screwdriver 2 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries 3 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries DETAILED SETUP GUIDE Battery Installation Figure 2 Holder Figure 1 ...

Page 7: ...2 AA batteries in the indoor weather station Do not press any buttons for at least fifteen minutes Setting the time 1 Press and hold the SET key for 4 seconds 2 The hour will flash 3 Press and release the key to advance the hour 4 Press and release the SET key 5 The minute is flashing 6 Press and release the key to advance the minutes ...

Page 8: ...r and remote temperatures 2 The recorded maximum indoor and remote temperature is displayed 3 Press and release the MIN MAX button 4 MIN appears between the indoor and remote temperatures 5 The recorded minimum temperature is displayed 6 Press and release the MIN MAX button to exit min max mode 7 To view optional additional sensors press and release the CH button ...

Page 9: ...e Temperature Sensors optional The WS 9055U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors Following are some brief instructions for the basic set up of remote temperature sensor units with the WS 9055U These extra remote temperature sensors can be purchased through the same dealer as this unit or by contacting La Crosse Technology directly A TX6U will monitor temperature o...

Page 10: ... existing units in operation then to insert batteries first into all the remote temperature sensors Second install batteries into the indoor weather station and do not press any buttons for ten minutes Transmission problems will arise if this is not done correctly To view the temperature of a different remote temperature sensor unit press and release the CH button A shift from one number to the ne...

Page 11: ...e an accurate forecast creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12 24 hours after the unit has been set up reset or moved from one altitude to another i e from one floor of a building to another floor In areas where the weather is not affected by the change of air pressure this feature will be less accurate Weather Icons There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displaye...

Page 12: ...o be fair not that the weather will be sunny with clouds Clouds with Rain indicates that the weather is expected to get worse not that the weather will be rainy The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure The icons change in order from sunny to partly sunny to cloudy or the reverse It will not change from sunny directly to ...

Page 13: ...ncy arrows one that points up on the left side of the LCD and one that points down on the right side of the LCD These arrows reflect current changes in the air pressure An arrow pointing up indicates that the air pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve or remain good An arrow pointing down indicates that the air pressure is decreasing and the weather is expected to become wor...

Page 14: ...will reduce the range Place both units in their desired location before permanently mounting Remote Temperature Sensor Remove the mounting bracket from the remote temperature sensor Mount the bracket in the desired location with either screws or adhesive tape Insert remote temperature sensor into mounting bracket Indoor Weather Station The indoor weather station comes with the table stand already ...

Page 15: ...r desired location Using the integrated hanging hole on the back of the unit slip indoor weather station over the screw and pull down to secure TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE For problems not solved please contact La Crosse Technology via e mail or phone or visit our website www lacrossetechnology com Problem The LCD is faint Solution Replace batteries Problem No outdoor temperature is displayed ...

Page 16: ...ight line signal is not passing through more than two or three walls Problem Temperatures do not match if units are placed next to each other Solution Each temperature sensor is manufactured to be accurate to within 1 degree plus or minus and under normal conditions so two sensors could be as much as 2 degrees different However the difference can be exaggerated further because the sensors are desi...

Page 17: ...ration curve than the indoor range Error is usually greater at the extreme ends of a range making it harder to compare different ranges with different curves Under non laboratory conditions it is difficult to compensate for the above factors and obtain an accurate comparison MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Extreme temperatures vibration and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units ...

Page 18: ...ening the casings invalidates the warranty Do not try to repair the unit Contact La Crosse Technology repairs SPECIFICATIONS Transmitting Frequency 433MHz Measuring Temperatures Indoor Weather Station 32 F to 156 2 F with 0 2 F resolution 0 C to 69 0 C with 0 1 C resolution Remote Temperature Sensor 21 8 F to 156 2 F with 0 2 F resolution 29 9 C to 69 0 C with 0 1 C resolution ...

Page 19: ...onds Outdoor Twice in 10 minutes Batteries Alkaline recommended Remote Temperature Sensor 2 x AA 1 5V Indoor Weather Station 2 x AA 1 5V Dimensions L x W x H Indoor Weather Station 5 5 x 3 2 x 1 25 140 x 81 x 32 mm Remote Temperature Sensor 1 57 x 0 85 x 5 00 in 128 x 40 x 23 mm Battery life Approximately 1 year ...

Page 20: ...arranty service the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology Ltd for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology Ltd or La Crosse Technology Ltd s authorized service center La Crosse Technology...

Page 21: ...covered by this warranty If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need or 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 La Crosse Technology Ltd will pay reasonable return shipp...

Page 22: ...alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology Ltd authorized service center 6 units used for other than home use 7 applications and uses that this product was not intended or 8 the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal f...

Page 23: ...CT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN S REACH This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you ...

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