La Crosse Technology V50-C78861, Manual

Page 1: ...my station 4 MOUNTING Where do I mount position my sensors 4 Where to I place my station 5 What is Distance Resistance Interference 5 WEATHER STATION READINGS 6 What is this EXTRA SENSOR Area 6 How do I add extra sensors to my station 6 How do I delete extra sensors from my station 6 How do I add extra sensors to my app 6 How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings 7 Help me understand the Wind H...

Page 2: ...LO Temperatures 15 Custom Data Streams 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 BAR CODE What are the barcodes and ID Numbers on my sensors on my station 15 How do I delete sensor ID numbers 16 FACTORY RESET How do I factory reset my station 16 Why doesn t the temperature humidity readings on my station match the weather report 16 Why does my Thermo Hygro sensor read inaccurately 16 How to replace the TH reading fro...

Page 3: ...osse View app and follow the on screen instructions GET YOUR STATION READY Ensure your station s Wi Fi Indicator is flashing If it is not press and hold the Plus and Minus button down together until it begins flashing This tells you that your station is ready to connect HAVING TROUBLE CONNECTING Make sure your mobile device is connected to your router s separate 2 4GHz Wi Fi network and that you v...

Page 4: ...dalone station 1 Remove the Isolation Tab from the LTV WSDTH03 OR LTV WSDTH04 sensor and turn the switch to ON 2 Install 5 volt power cord into outlet and into the station Remove the insulation tab from the CR2032 battery in your station 3 Let sensor and station sit within 10 feet of each other for several minutes to lock the sensor signal to the display Once the sensor is connected you can choose...

Page 5: ... six feet from other electronics and wireless devices If you suspect RF radio frequency interference simply move your weather station a few feet WHAT IS DISTANCE RESISTANCE INTERFERENCE Distance The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 400 feet 121 92 meters between each sensor and your station Consider the signal path from your station to each sensor as a straight line Consider the dist...

Page 6: ...SENSORS TO MY STATION 1 Hold the EXTRA SENSOR button 3 seconds to add a sensor to the station 2 Install batteries in the sensor and if the sensor has a TX button press the TX button to force a signal 3 Allow up to 3 minutes to view sensor and ID on station Note Once sensor is found the search will stop Sensor ID and type will show for 3 seconds then return to normal display 4 Scan sensor bar code ...

Page 7: ...gs from the past 60 minutes HELP ME UNDERSTAND 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 1 Hour Top Speed Updates each hour and shows the highest wind speed in the past 60 minu...

Page 8: ...peed 3 Press and release the LIGHT button to exit HOW OFTEN DOES MY WIND SENSOR UPDATE Your Breeze Wind Sensor checks for any change in Wind Speed every 31 seconds with samples every 3 seconds within that 31 seconds Any change of 0 8km Wind Speed will cause the sensor to send the top speed for that 31 seconds If there is no change in wind speed the sensor will transmit every 3 minutes to preserve ...

Page 9: ...EELS LIKE AND DEW POINT TEMPERATURE Feels Like temperature indicates both Wind Chill and Heat index on stations with wind speed Feels Like Temperature shows Wind Chill When the temperature is below 50 F and generally a 5 mph sustained wind speed the Feels like Temperature is showing Wind Chill Feels Like temperature shows Heat Index When the temperature is above 80 F the Feels like temperature is ...

Page 10: ...heit on station and in Data Stream Full Program Menu 1 Hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter setting mode ENGLISH will show Press the or button to change to another language Español Français or Deutsch 2 Press SET button and the Greeting HELLO SETUP TIME will show for two seconds then automatically move to 12 24 hour time 12 24 HOUR FORMAT will show 12HR flashes Press the or button to turn se...

Page 11: ... will occasionally see the words SEE APP TO CONNECT or LOST WIFI SEE APP TO CONNECT appears at start up is a prompt to connect to the La Crosse View app LOST WIFI again refers to your station searching for a WIFI connection to connect to the La Crosse View app You station has found a Wi Fi service and is awaiting a password These statements should only flash for a few minutes then disappear They m...

Page 12: ... dimmer ON AUTO DIM ON will show 3 Press the LIGHT button to select start time Hour for dimmer AUTO DIM START TIME and the hour will flash 4 Press the or buttons to change the hour for the dimmer to be low light level 5 Press the LIGHT button to select start time for dimmer to be on High light level AUTO DIM STOP TIME and the hour will flash 6 Press the or buttons to change the hour for the dimmer...

Page 13: ...CAST ICONS MEAN Standalone Station When operating as a standalone station the forecast icons predict weather condition over the next 12 hours based on the change of atmospheric pressure with about 70 75 accuracy As weather conditions cannot be 100 correctly forecasted we are not responsible for any loss caused by an incorrect forecast Forecast Icons for standalone station Sunny Partly Sunny Cloudy...

Page 14: ...s their website and or mobile app This is common as there are differences in the timing in which forecast data is fetched by these items Our connected weather stations will receive forecast updates at least 4 times daily ACCUWEATHER DAILY FORECAST Press the DAILY button on the side of your station to scroll through 7 days of future forecasts Changing Forecast Icons Daily Chance of Precipitation Da...

Page 15: ...e Hours of Sunlight Moon Rise Time Moon Set Time Temperature Humidity and more Text Messages Enter up to 20 characters for special events or reminders such as SOCCER TONIGHT ICE CREAM IN FREEZER GREAT JOB MATH TEST or anything you can think of To select Data Stream items 1 Open the La Crosse View app and swipe until you find your station s device page 2 Scroll down to the Data Stream section and p...

Page 16: ...RY RESET MY STATION A factory reset will delete all sensor ID numbers and if connected remove all Wi Fi connections Basically this is a great way to return your station to out of the box condition This is more effective than removing all power for clearing out the station All history records will be removed so write down anything you want to keep To factory reset your station 1 Hold the WIND ALERT...

Page 17: ...ensor Icon will show to indicate reading is coming from separate TH sensor WHAT DOES A READING OF HI OR LO MEAN If your outdoor temperature reading shows HI or LO check that your batteries are good Overpowered or underpowered batteries can cause this reading If batteries are good replace the outdoor sensor If your temperature is fine but your humidity is reading HI or LO or dashes your humidity ma...

Page 18: ...NOT SPINNING Check for debris or ice preventing cups from moving Check mounting location Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from reaching the sensor In most cases the wind sensor needs to be 4 6ft above the highest point on the roof in order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately A 50 foot clearance in all directions is best Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat t...

Page 19: ...s 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 barrier Radio Frequency RF signal does not travel well through foliage due to the moisture content Occasionally adding a new wireless electroni...

Page 20: ...your location and should not be used for comparison Check the unit of measure MPH or KMH Check to see if your station receives the same repetitive wind speed recording from the sensor multiple times Check that the cups turn freely Check for obstructions that prevent clear wind flow to the cups Check mounting In most cases the wind sensor needs to be 6 feet or more above the highest point on the ro...