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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008
WD-3312
4 DAY INTERNET POWERED
WEATHER STATION
Owner’s Manual
WEATHER DIRECT®
Presented by La Crosse Technology®
La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
www.weatherdirect.com
2809 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone 608-785-7935
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Congratulations ................................................................................................................................ 4 Quality Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 4 Weather Di
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Factory Reset of Wireless Display ................................................................................................. 16 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days .............................................................................. 17 Four Additional Forecast Locations ........................................................................................... 17 Severe Weather Alerts ...........................................................
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s first Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the power of the Internet to deliver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers. We understand that no one likes having to read a manual, so we’ve tried to make this a fun and rewarding read. After all, Weather Direct® is all about you. It’s like having your own personal as
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the Wireless Display and Temperature sensor. Since the Weather Direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity. Included in the Box The WD-3312 4 Day Wireless Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direct® system that includes: • WD-3312 Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and other custom data from the Internet. Also r
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 What You Need to Get Started: • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. • Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (contact your Internet service provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service) • If you have any questions about routers, or you would like a recommendation on a great router for use with Weather Direct®, see - www.weatherdirect.com/router • Valid e-mail address – require
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included). Set Up your WD-3312 NOTE: The Quick Set-Up Card that is included in the box contains additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoor Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Display. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature. If the display shows - -,-F for the outdoor temperature, the signal cannot reach the Wireless Display. Find a closer location to mount the Wireless Outdoor Senso
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway. NOTE: Network cables usually have length limitations. The same length limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network. Online Resources These links can help to en
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 • Time and Date Set Automatically • Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors • Expansion Options: 1. View Up To Five Forecast Locations on the Wireless Display 2. Receive Severe Weather Alerts Time Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select on www.weatherdirect.com for your Wireless Display is intended to set the time for your physical location so the clock on your Wireless Display is accurate
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time. The outdoor temperature will scroll on the bottom of the LCD. Page 11 of 25
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to use your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration. There are 5 control Keys located on the back of the Wireless Display: “SET”, “+”, “SNOOZE”, “ALARM” and “MODE”. The following information is divided into sections based on the function of each Key. “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information f
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 5. ROTATE Rotates between the four Micro Forecasts and the Daily Forecast 6. NEXT SECTION Shows the forecast for the next six hour period so you can be prepared for the upcoming weather. If it was morning now, it would show the afternoon forecast. If it was evening now, it would show the night forecast, etc. 7. ONLY DAY Shows only the Daily forecast when you are only interested in the weather for the day rather than forecasts for morning, afternoon, eveni
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Change the Display Mode • Press the “SNOOZE” Key to cycle through the type of detailed weather information that will display below the forecast icons: 1. Sunshine Forecast 2. % Chance of Rain/Snow 3. Amount of Rain/Snow 4. Relative Barometric Pressure with Tendency Arrow 5. Wind Gust Speed and Direction 6. Wind Speed and Direction View Outdoor Temperature • Press the “SNOOZE” Key to view the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wireless outdoo
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 “SET” Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active Press the “SET” Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is active. The name of the location will appear briefly on the bottom of the LCD when it is selected. Weather data for up to 5 locations can be viewed on your Wireless Display. Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display Press and hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 NOTE: You can silence an Acoustic Weather Warning by pressing any Key. Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4) 8. Press the “SET” Key until “Scr” flashes at the top and “SET SCROLL SPEED” scrolls across the bottom 9. The standard speed is set to “2” 10. There are four speeds available – “1” is the slowest and “4” is the fastest 11. Press the “+” Key to change the scroll speed. 12. Press the “SET” Key to save the current settings and advance to the n
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user account on www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather and other setup information such as forecast locations from the Wireless Display. If you have trouble registering your Wireless Display after multiple attempts, you can try a Factory Reset. If you wish to give your Wireless Display to someone else or simply to register it under a different user account, you must perform the Factory Reset to clear the r
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Display. Every press of the “SET” Key rotates through the list of available locations. Now you can keep an eye on the weather where your daughter goes to school, your favorite vacation spot, your parents’ house and more. Severe Weather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service. This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events. Choose which types of severe weather events you wa
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Craft Flash Flood High Wind Special Marine Flood Hurricane Force Storm Freeze Ice Storm Tornado Frost Lake Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind Riv
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Version 1.0 - 11/7/2008 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option. NOTE: Trace precipitation will not display droplets on the icon and “MEDIUM” conditions generally use the “HEAVY” icons to communicate weather events that are likely to affect your p
