ACU-RITE 01141, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Benefits 5 in 1 3 Features Benefits Display 4 Setup 7 5 in 1 Sensor Setup 7 Display Setup 8 Set the Time Date Units 9 Backlight Settings 9 Placement Guidelines 10 5 in 1 Sensor Installation 11 Using the Weather Center 12 Programmable Alarms 13 Troubleshooting 14 Care Maintenance 16 Calibrate the Rain Gauge 17 Specifications 18 FCC Information 18 Customer Support 19 Warranty 19 Professional Weather...

Page 2: ...tive 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 with Tabletop Stand 2 5 in 1 Sensor 3 Sensor Mounting Bracket 4 Mounting Hardware 5 Power Adapter 6 Instruction Manual PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection www AcuRite com IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRA...

Page 3: ...ulting 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 5 anchors and the following screws Qty Diameter Length 5 4 3 4 1 4 1 2 1 6 1 2 11 Debris...

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

Page 5: ...15 Seasonal Display Heat Index calculation displays when temperature is 80 F 27 C or higher Dew Point calculation displays when temperature is 79 F 26 C or below Wind chill calculation displays when temperature is 40 F 4 C or lower 16 Button For viewing all time high and low records 17 Icon Indicates low records are being viewed 18 Average Wind Speed Average of all speeds over the past 2 minutes 1...

Page 6: ...Battery Compartment 4 A B C Switch ID code that must match sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 5 Plug in for Power Adapter 6 Battery Compartment Cover 7 Power Adapter 8 RESET Button Press and release to clear historical record Press and hold for 10 seconds for full reset to factory defaults Features Benefits 4 3 2 5 1 6 8 ...

Page 7: ... 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 4ºF 20ºC 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover R...

Page 8: ... 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 explode or leak DO NOT mix old...

Page 9: ...utomatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the button Display Backlight Settings This weather station s color display features three different lighting settings High 100 brightness Medium 60 brightness and Low 15 brightness When display is powered with the power adapter backlight remains on at 100 brightness Press the button once to...

Page 10: ...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 3 feet 9 m 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 LOCATE A...

Page 11: ...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 south to properly orient the wind direction 4 Fasten the sensor into the mounting base using the 2 shorter screws included in the hardware bag The 5 in 1 sensor is now ready to use Clear Data Collected During Installation When...

Page 12: ...eek by month and by year Today s records automatically clear at 12 00am midnight every day Press and release the button to cycle through all historical records While viewing historical records a date and timestamp are shown for when each value was recorded You will automatically exit records if no buttons are pressed for 8 seconds To manually clear a HIGH or LOW record press and release the RESET ...

Page 13: ...t HIGH alarm value flash on the display 4 Press and release the V or V buttons to adjust the alarm s HIGH value 5 Press and release the button If applicable the current LOW alarm value will be shown on the display 6 Press and release the button and then press and release the V or V buttons to adjust the alarm s LOW value 7 Press and release the button to cycle to the next reading Disable an Alarm ...

Page 14: ...from each 2 Reinstall batteries in outdoor sensor 3 Reinstall batteries power adapter in display 4 Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for a few 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 dis...

Page 15: ...off of the ground No rainfall Check to ensure the rain gauge stabilizer plastic tab has been removed from the bottom of the sensor see page 7 Clear debris such as leaves out of the rain collector funnel and debris screen Calibrate the Rain Gauge see page 17 Verify the sensor s internal tipping lever is moving freely by dripping a little water through the rain collector You should hear the lever ti...

Page 16: ...lean the Rain Collector Cup Remove and empty rain collector debris filter The debris filter is located in the rain collector 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 pow...

Page 17: ...d see water drain through the rain gauge 4 A few seconds after each bucket tip the display displays rainfall in approximately 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 should register 1 06 Tips There should be nearly an equal ...

Page 18: ...ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation I...

Page 19: ...FORTH HEREIN ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE We expressly disclaim all liability for special consequential or incidental damages whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or...

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