Instruction Manual Weather Station with Lightning Detector models 01022, 02080, 06046 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions................ 2 Package Contents....................... 2 Product Registration.................... 2 Features & Benefits: Lightning Sensor... 3 Features & Benefits: 5-in1............ 4 Features & Benefits: Display......... 5 Setup......................................... 9 Lightning Sensor Setup................ 9 5-in-1 Sensor Setup....................10 Display Setup..................
Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective 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. Lightning Sensor 4. Sensor Mounting Bracket 5. Mounting Hardware 6. Power Adapter 7.
LIGHTNING SENSOR Features & Benefits 1. Integrated Hanger For easy placement. 1 2. Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being sent to the companion unit. 2 3 3. Interference Indicator 6 Flashes when interference is detected (see page 14). 7 4. A-B-C Switch 4 ID code that must match display’s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize. 5. Battery Compartment 5 6. Lightning Strike Indicator Indicates a lightning strike has occurred within 25 miles (40 km). 7.
Features & Benefits 7 1 2 9 11 3 4 5 8 6 10 5-in-1 SENSOR 5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors 1. Rainfall Collector Funnel (internal) 2. Solar Cell Panel 6. Mounting Point Converts sunlight into power to run internal aspirating fan. 7. Wind Speed Anemometer Internal Aspirating Fan 8. Wind Direction Vane (not shown) Draws ambient air into sensor to reduce solar radiation heating, resulting in more accurate temperature measurement. 9. Mounting Bracket 10.
Features & Benefits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 FRONT OF DISPLAY 1. 2. 3. Button Press to view rainfall records (see page 18). select Button Press to cycle through available readings and access options, alarms and records menu. and Buttons For setup preferences and manually cycling through Weather Ticker messages (when display is not connected to additional sensors). For manually cycling add-on sensor data (when display is connected to additional sensors). 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Features & Benefits FRONT OF DISPLAY 41 4039 38 37 34 36 1 2 3 35 34 33 32 4 5 6 7 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 23 8 16 14 17 18 19 6 20 21 22
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Current Outdoor Temperature 20. Arrow indicates direction temperature is trending. Outdoor Low Temperature Record 21. Lowest temperature recorded since midnight. Outdoor High Temperature Record 22. Highest temperature recorded since 23. midnight. 24. Current Outdoor Humidity Arrow indicates direction humidity 25. is trending. Outdoor Low Humidity Record 26. Lowest humidity recorded since midnight.
1 7 2 6 3 4 5 BACK OF DISPLAY 1. Integrated Hang Hole 4. Removable Tabletop Stand For easy wall mounting. 5. Power Adapter 2. A-B-C Switch 6. Battery Compartment Cover ID code that must match the 5-in-1 sensor and lightning sensor’s A-B-C switches to ensure units synchronize. (not shown) 7. 8. 3. RESET Button Press and release for full reset to factory defaults. 8 Plug-in for Power Adapter LIGHT Button Dimmer control while using power adapter.
SETUP Lightning Sensor Setup 1 Set the A-B-C Switch The sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions. Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use lithium batteries in the sensor for temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC. Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However, you must select the same letter choices for the display, 5-in-1 sensor and lightning sensor in order for the units to synchronize. 1.
5-in-1 Sensor Setup 1 Set the A-B-C Switch cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use lithium batteries in the 5-in-1 sensor for temperatures below -4ºF/-20ºC. Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However, you must select the same letter choices for the display, 5-in-1 sensor and lightning sensor in order for the units to synchronize. 1. Slide off the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment, as shown.
Display Setup AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended. 1 Set the A-B-C Switch Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However, you must select the same letter choices for the display, 5-in-1 sensor and lightning sensor in order for the units to synchronize.
Set the Time, Date & Units The display will automatically enter SET MODE after the unit has powered on. Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “ “ or “ “ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust). SET To save your adjustments, press and release the “enter ” button again to adjust the next preference.
Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement of the display, 5-in-1 sensor and lightning sensor is critical to the accuracy and performance of this product. Display Placement Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents. Display stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.
LOCATE AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS DO NOT install the sensor where it will be sprayed by a sprinkler system. This may force water inside the sensor. LOCATE AWAY FROM WIND & RAIN OBSTRUCTIONS DO NOT mount the sensor with obstructions around it. Consider a location that is a wide open area, with few structures around to ensure accurate wind measurement. Visit us online to view installation photos and video, or learn more about AcuRite technology: www.AcuRite.
5-in-1 Sensor Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the ground, in an open area. Higher is better for wind measurements - the National Weather Service recommends 33 feet (10 meters) high! MOUNTING OPTIONS The included mounting bracket is designed to screw directly onto wooden posts or surfaces that are 2”x 4” or larger. The sensor can also be mounted directly to 3/4” steel pipe (available at hardware stores and home centers).
OPERATION Using the Professional Weather Center Learning Mode Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude. After 14 days, the icon disappears from the display screen. At this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction.
Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This weather center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING). Lightning Detection The lightning sensor detects cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud lightning. When lightning is detected, the sensor will beep and the strike indicator will flash for each of the first 10 strikes.
The Sensor Indicator is used to determine which add-on sensor readings you are viewing. For example, if the Sensor Indicator is displaying “A”, the readings are being transmitted from the sensor with the A-B-C switch set to “A”. Rainfall Tracking This weather station features enhanced tracking of historical rainfall data. Rain accumulation data is displayed for the current day, yesterday, or week (most recent rainfall total). Press the “ ” button to review historical rainfall records.
IT FEELS LIKE XX OUTSIDE TODAY’S HIGH HUMIDITY...OUTDOOR XX/INDOOR XX TODAY’S LOW HUMIDITY...OUTDOOR XX/INDOOR XX TODAY’S HIGH TEMP...OUTDOOR XXX/INDOOR XXX TODAY’S LOW TEMP...OUTDOOR XXX/INDOOR XXX 7 DAY HIGH TEMP. XX–MM/DD 7 DAY LOW TEMP. XX–MM/DD 30 DAY HIGH TEMP. XX–MM/DD 30 DAY LOW TEMP. XX–MM/DD ALL TIME HIGH TEMP. XXX…RECORDED MM/DD/YY ALL TIME LOW TEMP. XXX…RECORDED MM/DD/YY 24 HOUR TEMP.
High and Low Records Today’s high and low records are displayed for outdoor temperature and humidity. Today’s records automatically clear at 12:00am midnight every day. Historical records (daily, weekly, monthly) can also be viewed by accessing the records menu. Records include: OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OUTDOOR HUMIDITY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE WIND SPEED RAINFALL INDOOR TEMPERATURE INDOOR HUMIDITY LIGHTNING STRIKES View Records 1.
Setup an Alarm Press and release the “select” button until the reading for which you wish to set an alarm for is shown on the Weather Ticker screen. 1. Press and release the “alarms” button to enter ALARM SET MODE. SET 2. Press and release the “ enter ” button. 3. Press and release the “ ” or “ ” buttons until “ALARM ON” is flashing on the Weather Ticker screen. SET 4. Press and release the “ enter ” button. The current LOW alarm value will be shown on the display. 5.
Troubleshooting Problem No 5-in-1 sensor or lightning sensor reception no bars Outdoor temperature is flashing or showing dashes Possible Solution •R elocate the display and/or the sensor. The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other. •M ake sure all units are placed at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc).
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No rainfall • Check to ensure the rain gauge stabilizer (plastic tab) has been removed from the bottom of the sensor (see page 10). • Clear debris, such as leaves, out of the rain collector funnel and debris screen. • Calibrate the Rain Gauge (see page 25). Inaccurate wind readings •W hat is wind reading being compared to? Pro weather stations are typically mounted at 30 ft (9 m) high or more.
Care & Maintenance Display Care Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air. 5-in-1 Sensor Care Clean the Sensor Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives that will mar the polished surfaces of the rain collection funnel or the solar cell. Scratches will result in decreased performance and reliability.
*Barometric pressure must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate. To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press and release the “select” button until BAROMETER is shown on the Weather Ticker. Press and release the “options” button and then cycle through the options using the “ “ or SET “ “ button. Press and release “enter ” button once the mode you desire appears on the Weather Ticker. The “ ” icon will appear next to the barometric pressure to indicate that MANUAL mode has been activated.
Specifications TEMPERATURE RANGE Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC HUMIDITY RANGE Outdoor: 1% to 99% Indoor: 1% to 99% LIGHTNING DETECTION RANGE 1 - 25 miles / 1.6 - 40km WIND SPEED 0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 km/h WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS 16 points WIRELESS RANGE 330ft / 100m depending on home construction materials OPERATING FREQUENCY 433 MHz Display: 5V, 250mA adapter 6 x AA alkaline batteries (optional) RAINFALL MEASUREMENT 0.01 inches (0.
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