La Crosse Technology V22-WRTHV2, Manual

Page 1: ...ace my station 5 What is Distance Resistance Interference 5 READINGS How do I interpret the current Wind Readings 6 How do I interpret the Wind History Readings 6 How do I reset the Wind History Readings 7 How do I interpret the Rain Readings 7 How do I reset the Rain Readings 7 How do I view my HI and LO Temperature Humidity Readings 8 How do I reset the Temperature Humidity Readings 8 What is Fe...

Page 2: ... go 15 Why am I going through batteries quickly 16 How do I change between Fahrenheit and Celsius 16 Why are my wind cups not spinning 16 Can I replace my wind cups 16 WIND READING 0 00 Why do I only see 0 00 for wind speed 17 WIND DASHES Why are there dashes for wind readings 17 WIND INTERMITTANT Why do my wind readings come and go 17 WIND ACCURACY Why is my wind speed inaccurate 18 RAIN DASHES W...

Page 3: ... AND STATION Your V22 WRTHV2 station comes with LTV W1 Wind Speed sensor LTV R3 Rain sensor LTV TH2 Thermo hygro sensor that reads Temperature and Humidity All sensors operate at 915MHz RF WHAT ARE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS STATION LTV W1 2 C batteries LTV R3 2 AA batteries LTV TH2 2 AA batteries V22 WRTHV2 5 volt power cord required and 3 AA batteries for optional backup of your time and da...

Page 4: ...s Wind passing through trees moves slower than wind in open areas Mount your sensor in a vertical position with the wind cups on top Maximum transmission distance from your multi sensor to your station in open air is 400 feet 121 92meters Use the included mounting bracket or your own mounting pole no more than 1 inch outer diameter to fit Secure to the sensor with screws provided Tighten the screw...

Page 5: ...our station is designed for flexible placement on a desk or countertop or to position on the wall Position within reach of an outlet that is always active Some outlets in living rooms and in bedrooms may only be active when the light switch is on This station must operate with the 5 volt power cord in order to receive sensor updates and or to update Wi Fi data when connected Operation on battery p...

Page 6: ...OW DO I INTERPRET THE WIND HISTORY READINGS In addition to the one hour history which is constantly shown on the station you can view wind speed history at 24 hours 7 days current month and current year Press and release the WIND button to toggle through the Wind Speed History times 24 Hour Wind Speed Shows the top speed in the past 24 hours from the last record This is a rolling 24 hour period an...

Page 7: ...past 24 hours As time passes without rain this values will count down to zero 7 Days Rainfall for the past 7 days This is a rolling 7 day period not a Monday through Sunday record Updates at midnight each day As time passes without rain this values will count down to zero Month Record is from the first day of the month to the last day of the month When in the middle of the month it will show the r...

Page 8: ...reset individually 1 Press and release the TEMP button to view the reading you wish to reset 2 Hold the MINUS button for 5 seconds to reset individual temperature or humidity value to current temperature humidity time and date 3 Press and release the LIGHT button to exit WHAT IS FEELS LIKE AND DEW POINT TEMPERATURE Feels Like temperature indicates both Wind Chill and Heat index on stations with wi...

Page 9: ...ted station the time will update from the Internet Weather Service HOW DO I MANUALLY SET THE TIME When operating as a standalone station you can manually adjust your station s settings 1 Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu 2 Press and release the or buttons to adjust the flashing values Hold to adjust quickly 3 Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the next i...

Page 10: ...minder to connect to the La Crosse View app This is not required when operating as a standalone station There is no actual function when you see this Press the LIGHT button to exit WHY DO SEE APP TO CONNECT OR LOST WIFI SHOW ON MY STATION When operating as a standalone station you will occasionally see the words SEE APP TO CONNECT or LOST WIFI SEE APP is a prompt to connect to the La Crosse View a...

Page 11: ...ou need to change batteries in your station See how to change batteries under troubleshooting WEEKDAY HOW DO I CORRECT THE DAY OF THE WEEK The day of the week will set when the Year Month and Date are set If your day of the week is incorrect yet the month and date are correct please go the program menu and check the YEAR setting DOES THIS STATION HAVE 12 HOUR AND 24 HOUR TIME OPTIONS Yes you can s...

Page 12: ...PORTANT As the Station builds memory it will compare the current average pressure to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy The longer the Station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be Connected Station When your station is connected to the La Crosse View app you will see an additional 8 forecast icons from the Weather Service Your forecast will ...

Page 13: ...ange of batteries does not lose data or require you to power down your station If you have a low battery icon on your station you need to replace the batteries in the sensor or in the station as indicated Simply install fresh batteries into your sensor then hold the SENSOR button for 3 seconds and your station will search for your sensors When changing the batteries in the station continue using t...

Page 14: ... seconds 2 When your station resets it will look for all sensors Allow at least ten minutes to reacquire the sensors Note if operating connected you will need to reconnect to Wi Fi from the app Click here for details DASHES TEMP HUMIDITY WHY DOES MY THERMO HYGRO SENSOR SHOW DASHES ON THE STATION Dashes indicate the connection is lost between your station and the outdoor sensor My first thought is ...

Page 15: ... reflected heat that may cause inaccurate readings Press and release the SENSOR button to view the thermos hygro sensor ID number Compare to the barcode on your sensor to be sure they match If your temperature is reading low and location is not an issue you may have a bad sensor WHAT DOES A READING OF HI OR LO MEAN If your outdoor temperature reading shows HI or LO check that your batteries are go...

Page 16: ...es When the batteries fail please note the date and voltage again This is helpful in determining the problem Check for leaking batteries which may damage the sensor HOW DO I CHANGE BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS On your sensor open the battery cover and press the F C button This will change the temperature display on the sensor only On your station enter the program menu to select Fahrenheit or Ce...

Page 17: ...sionally adding a new wireless electronic device to the home will cross the signal path for the sensor If this occurs try moving your station a few feet or turning the station 90 degrees for a better angle to receive the sensor signal When you have good batteries and good location hold the SENSOR button for three seconds to search for your sensors If you regain connection while the sensor is mount...

Page 18: ...tion and the rain sensor My first thought is always to check that my batteries are good If it has been working and now is not low batteries are the most common connection problem Next check your distance resistance and interference If everything was working previously at the same location this is likely not the issue However sometimes there is new growth on trees or bushes that cause another barri...

Page 19: ...nnel and the inside of the rain sensor for insect nests or debris that may cause loss of rocker motion Be sure to mount the rain sensor level Complete a Tip Test Write down the Total Rain reading or reset the Rain Total to 0 00 With rain sensor mounted slowly pour water into the funnel to tip the rocker of the rain sensor 10 times Wait at least 2 minutes for all the rain to collect Repeat three ti...

Page 20: ...port lacrosseviewandroid 2 iOS users http www lacrossetechnology com support lacrosseviewios WHERE DO I FIND THE LA CROSSE VIEW APP Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View app on your mobile device HOW DO I CONNECT Confirm that your mobile device is connected to a 2 4 GHz Wi Fi Network before you connect your station Some routers have 5 0GHZ for media streaming...

Page 21: ...ot accept 5GHz Wi Fi bands that most dual band routers offer 2 Station power cord use is required for Wi Fi connection IOS Requirements Mobile device with iOS 9 0 or higher with cellular or Wi Fi service Android Requirements Mobile device with Android OS 5 or higher with cellular or Wi Fi service Note You cannot use the app on a laptop or desktop computer Tips 4 Do not use public Wi Fi networks 5 ...

Page 22: ...ion and then choose Connect Wi Fi from the app menu Reenter your Wi Fi network s login information CHECK APP Your station has lost connection with your app The Wi Fi router connection is working o Check your connection to the La Crosse View app Select your station and then choose Connect Wi Fi from the app menu Reenter your Wi Fi network s login information Is there an update to install NO WEATHER...

Page 23: ...bar code Select CONTINUE On Confirm Device page Confirm the sensor image and select YES On Enter Device and Location Names page enter Device Name and select a location or enter a Location Name for your sensor Select DONE Repeat steps 1 5 for any additional sensor you wish to add Allow a few minutes for the new sensor to report to the app CAN I CONNECT THIS STATION TO WEATHER UNDERGROUND 1 Unfortun...

Page 24: ...ansmit data to both systems you ll want to check the specs or feature list to make sure Being weather enthusiasts ourselves we appreciate the impact Weather Underground has had on the weather community We hope the added features and personalization of the La Crosse View app will become a weather community standard ...