WS-7026U Wireless 433 MHz Radio-Controlled Weather Station Instruction Manual
Page 3 4-5 5 5-6 7 7 7-8 8 9-10 10 11 11 12 12-13 14 14 14-15 15-16 16-18 18-20 21 22 23 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment About WWVB Quick Set-Up Guide Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation Program Mode Function Keys 12/24 Hour Time Setting Time Zone Setting Daylight Saving Time Setting Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) Setting Day, Date and Year Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast Features Back Light Weather Forecast Icons Indoor Temperature, Humidity & Com
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Weather Station (Figure 1). One TX4U Thermo Hygro Sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 2). Three each ½” Philips screws. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. Figure 1 Time LCD Date LCD Figure 2 Forecast LCD Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. 2. Four fresh AA 1.5V batteries. One Philips screwdriver.
a second per day. These physicists have created an international standard measuring a second as 9,192,631,770 vibrations of a Cesium-133 atom in a vacuum. QUICK SET-UP GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert two AA batteries into the Thermo Hygro Sensor. Insert two AA batteries into the WEATHER STATION. Wait 5 minutes or until the outdoor temperature and humidity are displayed in the OUTDOOR LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
lower-central position of the battery cover, then push up and pull out on the battery cover. 2. Observe the correct polarity and install 2 AA batteries. Battery Cover 3. Replace the battery cover. Note: Immediately after the batteries have been installed, each LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) will flash and a tone will sound. Within a few seconds the indoor temperature, indoor relative humidity and the weather icons (sun and clouds) will be displayed. If not, then remove batteries for 10 seconds and reinstall.
PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds is allowed to pass or either the IN or the OUT button is pressed during programming modes, the unit will set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program mode during the programming of sections III through VIII, you can advance to step 3 of the next program setting.
the TIME LCD. Observe the chart below showing the corresponding abbreviations, time zones and codes. TIME ZONES GMT Atlantic EST; Eastern CST; Central MST; Mountain PST; Pacific ALA; Alaska HAW; Hawaii 0 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 Note: There are more time zones represented by numbers than there are represented by 3 letter abbreviations. If you live in North America you need only be concerned with the ones in the chart above. 4. Press the SET button to confirm and advance to the Daylight Saving Time setting.
V. TIME There are two methods by which the time can be set: A) Automatically via WWVB reception or B) Manually A. WWVB (Remote Control Time) This method requires you to do nothing except wait for the signal to be received and to select a time zone. Reception usually takes approximately 6-10 minutes during optimal conditions. The best conditions for reception is at night, between midnight and 6:00 AM, when there is less atmospheric interference.
Note: In 12h mode, “PM” will appear to the left of the time during PM hours. If the time is not within the PM hours, nothing will be displayed. Be sure to set the time to the correct AM/PM time to ensure automatic reception at optimal times. VI. SETTING THE DAY, DATE, AND YEAR 1. 2. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12 h” or “24 h” flashes in the DATE LCD. Press the SET button 5 more times to reach the Weekday setting mode.
VII. SELECTING °F OR °C 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. VIII. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. Press the SET button 9 times to reach the °F or °C setting mode. “°F” is the default setting and should be flashing in the DATE LCD. Press the CH button to shift °F to °C and back. Press the SET button to confirm your selection and to advance to the LCD contrast setting. SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
FEATURES OF THE WS-7026U WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time reception) Alarm icon Weather Tendency Arrow Forecast icon Comfort Level Indicator Satellite icon (indicates outdoor transmission) I. BACKLIGHT The WS-7026U has a backlight that can be activated by pressing any of the eight function buttons. After a button has been pressed, the backlight will come on for five seconds before automatically shutting off. II. WEATHER FORECAST The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate.
A. WEATHER ICONS There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed in the FORECAST LCD: Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with Rain—indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy). The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in air pressure.
The current Indoor Temperature (viewed on the left) and Relative Humidity (viewed on the right) are displayed in the INDOOR LCD. The Comfort Level Indicator is located at the center of the INDOOR LCD. The indicator will display a happy face icon when the temperature is between 68°F and 79°F (20°C and 25.9°C) and the humidity is between 45% and 64%. A sad face icon will be displayed when the temperature and humidity are outside the mentioned ranges. IV.
seconds, during either the minimum or the maximum readings, and the unit will automatically return to current data readings. B. VIEWING THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS 1. 2. 3. Press the OUT button once. “MIN” appears in the uppercenter location of the flashing OUTDOOR LCD, indicating that the minimum temperature, the time and date of occurrence are displayed. The minimum records will display for 20 seconds. Press the OUT button again (once while “MIN” is still displayed, twice otherwise).
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the IN button to set the alarm hours and the OUT button to set the alarm minutes. Press the AL1 button or wait 15 seconds for the unit to automatically confirm the alarm time and return to display the date in the DATE LCD as normal. The ((1)) icon, appearing in the DATE LCD, indicates that the alarm is set to sound at the programmed time. Programming the alarm time automatically activates the alarm to sound at the programmed time.
contacting La Crosse Technology directly. A TX4U will monitor temperature and humidity, a TX3U will monitor temperature only and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature via a probe for use in pools, spas, etc. Note: When setting up multiple units it is important to remove the batteries from all existing units in operation, then to insert batteries first into all the Remote Sensor units, and in numeric sequence. Second, install batteries into the Indoor Temperature Station.
and hold the OUT button for 5 seconds, the records for the selected Thermo Hygro Sensor unit will be reset. MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the Indoor Temperature Station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the weather station and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours.
5. 6. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. The screws should be flush with the bracket. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the sensor) into the receptor of the mounting bracket. B. MOUNTING WITH ADHESIVE TAPE 1. 2. 3. 4. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat. Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape.
3) Place the Indoor Temperature Station onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside. Gently pull the Station down to lock the screw into place.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure weather station is at least 6 feet from any electrical devices such as televisions, computers or other radio-controlled clocks. 3) Remove batteries for five minutes. Reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing buttons.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. They may mark the displays and casings. Do not submerge in water. Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the unit. Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.
SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range: Indoor: 32°F to 139.8°F with 0.2°F resolution. (0°C to 59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution). “OFL” displayed if outside this range. Outdoor: -21.8°F to 157.2°F with 0.2°F resolution. (-29.9°C to 69.9°C resolution). “OFL” displayed if outside this range.
WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures.
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
