FAQ

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WIND INTERMITTANT: Why do my wind and rain readings come and go? ................................................................ 21
WIND ACCURACY: Why is my wind speed inaccurate? ............................................................................................... 22
LOW RAIN: Why is my rainfall reading low? ................................................................................................................... 22
HIGH RAIN: Why is my rainfall reading high? ................................................................................................................. 23
How can I clean the rain sensor? .................................................................................................................................... 23
GENERAL INFORMATION
BATTERIES: WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BATTERIES?
• Good fresh batteries are important for best performance in your sensors and as backup in
your weather station.
• Batteries with an expiration date of 2020, were manufactured in 2010.
• We recommend batteries with an expiration date no more than 6 years in advance of the
current year for best performance.
• A minimum voltage of 1.48 v per battery is required for best performance.
• Lithium batteries may be used in outdoor sensors. Alkaline batteries for the station.
HARDWARE: SENSORS AND STATION
This V40-PRO weather station comes with:
LTV-WR1
Multi-sensor that reads, Wind Speed, Wind Direction and Rainfall.
LTV-TH3
Thermo-hygro sensor that reads Temperature and Humidity.
POWER: WHAT ARE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS STATION?
LTV-WR1:
3-AA batteries
LTV-TH3
: 2-AA batteries
V40-PRO:
5 volt power cord (required) and 3-AA batteries for optional backup of your time and
date. Battery operation only will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.
Note:
Batteries are not included. 5 Volt power cord is included.
POWER INPUT: WILL THIS STATION WORK IN OTHER COUNTRIES??
• Your power cord input is 100-240V 0.3A 50/60Hz, and can work in other countries if the
proper plug adapter is used (not included).
Note:
There is no guarantee this will work in other countries.
• As a standalone station-, you can use this anywhere.
However the La Crosse View™ app was designed to work with the National Weather Service
(NWS) and National Institutes of Standards and Time (NIST) in the USA. Because of this, we
cannot guarantee that any “connected” features will work in another country.