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Wireless Rain Station

La Crosse Technology

, the world leader in atomic time and weather instruments, introduces a

Wireless Rain Station featuring a self-emptying rain bucket, outdoor temperature and

customizable rain alerts. Records rain history up to 365 days.

Quick Setup

Step 1: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the TX17T Temperature sensor.

Observe the correct polarity.

Step 2: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the TX17R Rain sensor.

Observe the correct polarity. (See instructions on page 3).

Step 3: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the 724-1710 rain station.

Observe the correct polarity.

Restart: If dashes are displayed for outdoor temperature or rain after 3 minutes, remove the

batteries from both sensors and the rain station, then press any button 20 times. After 15

minutes, start again at step 1.

Model: 724-1710

Instruction Manual

DC: 122014

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Model: 724-1710 Instruction Manual DC: 122014 Wireless Rain Station La Crosse Technology®, the world leader in atomic time and weather instruments, introduces a Wireless Rain Station featuring a self-emptying rain bucket, outdoor temperature and customizable rain alerts. Records rain history up to 365 days. Quick Setup Step 1: Insert 2 “AA” LR6 batteries (not included) into the TX17T Temperature sensor. Observe the correct polarity.
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Table of Contents Quick Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 Install batteries in the Rain Station and Sensors .................................................................................... 3 Sensor Mounting and Placement ........
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Features               Rain Readings: current, 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, and total since setup.
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TX17T Temperature Sensor: 1. Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the TX17T outdoor temperature sensor. Observe the correct polarity. 2. The red LED will flash during transmission. 724-1710 Rain Station: 1. Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the 724-1710 Rain monitor. Observe the correct polarity. 2. Leave the rain monitor and sensors sit 5 -10 feet apart for 15 minutes to lock in both sensors. 3.
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Rain Station Placement   Place the rain station at least six feet from radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets. Do not have wireless devices in the signal path between the sensors and the rain station. Buttons Front Buttons Back Buttons SETTINGS Button (Time) Normal Mode: Hold to enter settings mode. Settings Mode: Press to confirm a setting and move to next item. SNOOZE Button (Alarm) Normal Mode: Press to view Alarm time. Alarm Mode: Hold to set Alarm time.
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LCD Screen Rain Sensor Reception Icon Rainfall Alert (24hrs) Rain Sensor Low Battery Indicator Rainfall Readings: Current, 1HR, 24HR 7DAYS, MONTH, TOTAL Time/Date/Day Rainfall Daily History (up to 365 days) Rain Station Low Battery Indicator Indoor Temperature °F/°C Outdoor Temperature °F/°C Outdoor Sensor Low Battery Indicator Rainfall Cylinder Graph (in/mm) Fully populated LCD for illustrative purposes only Normal LCD display Rain Sensor Reception Icon Rainfall Alert (24hrs) Press RAIN button to view
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Set 12/24, Calendar, Time, Language, °F/°C, Rain Unit of Measure    Hold the SETTINGS button to enter SETTINGS mode. Press the ▲/CLEAR and ▼ buttons (back) to adjust a value. Press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to next item. Settings order: 1.12/24 hour, 2.Year, 3.Month, 4.Date, 5.Hour, 6.Minute, 7. Language (English/Spanish/French), 8. °F/°C, 9.mm/in (millimeters or inches for rain) Note: The rain station will default out of set mode when no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.
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Fahrenheit/Celsius 1. °F will flash. 2. Press and release the ▼ or ▲ buttons to select Fahrenheit or Celsius. 3. Confirm with the TIME SET button and exit the program menu. Rainfall Unit of Measure (inches/millimeters) Rainfall measurement can be in inches or millimeters. The cylinder graph will change with the unit of measurement. 1. In (inches) will flash in the time display. 2. Press and release the ▲/CLEAR and ▼ buttons to select mm (millimeters). 3. Confirm with the SETTINGS button and exit.
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Rain Readings This detailed rain station offers rain readings with a corresponding cylinder graph. Press and release the RAIN button to view different rain readings in the Rain Window:     CURRENT: This measures from the start of rainfall until there is no rain accumulation for 30 minutes. The display will reset to zero when no rain has fallen for 30 minutes. 1 HR: The rainfall accumulated in the last 1-hour increment. Resets to zero at the top of each hour.
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Rainfall Daily History Records (up to 365 days) View rainfall history by toggling back one day at a time or select a date to view. History Records One Day at a Time 1. Press the ▲/CLEAR button to view the rain history when DAYS AGO heading and the date appear. 2. Press the ▲/CLEAR button repeatedly, to scroll back one day at a time to view the rainfall daily record (365 days of record history maximum) History Records Date Search 1.
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Clear Rainfall Daily History Records The 365 day rain history may remain during a battery change to the rain station. The Current, 1 hour, 24 hour, 7 days, month and total rain will be erased.  To clear these records, after inserting batteries hold the ▲/CLEAR and ▼buttons together. Rainfall Alert (24 hour) The rain station offers a programmable 24 hour rainfall alert. 1. Press the ALERT button to enter Rain Alert Mode. 2.
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Search for Temperature Sensor  Hold the ▼button for 5 seconds to search for the outdoor temperature sensor. Note: The Time Alarm has priority over RF (radio frequency) reception, if alarm sounding is set for during a search. Low Battery Icons A low battery icon displayed indicates low battery for the rain station, rain sensor , or temperature sensor.  If the icon is displayed in the Outdoor Temperature section, replace batteries in the temperature sensor.
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Care and Maintenance                Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+and -).
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FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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.