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WS-7078UF
Wireless 433 MHz
Radio-controlled Weather Station
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment 3 About WWVB 4 Quick Set-Up Guide 5 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery Installation 6 Program Mode Function Keys 7 12/24 hour Time Setting 8 Time Zone Setting 8-9 Daylight Saving Time Setting 9 Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) 10-11 Setting Day, Date, and Year 11-12 12 Selecting °F or °C Setting the LCD Contrast 12 Features Weather Forecast Icons 13-14 Indoor Temperature, Humidity, & C
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The indoor weather station (Figure 1). 2. One TX4U remote thermo/hygro sensor with mounting bracket (Figure 2). 3. Three each, ½” Philips screws. 4. One strip double-sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. Figure 1 Time LCD Date LCD Figure 2 Forecast LCD Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Four, fresh AA 1.5V batteries. 3. One, Philips screwdriver. 4. One, Flat screwdriver. ABOUT WWVB (Radio Control
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continually measuring every second, of every day, to an accuracy of ten billionths of 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. For more information about WWVB please see the NIST website at http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/wwvb.htm QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather sta
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Note: The Thermo Hygro Transmitter transmits a signal every 3 minutes; after the batteries have been installed, the Weather Station will search for the signal for a duration of 5 minutes. If there is no temperature reading in the OUTDOOR LCD after 5 minutes, make sure the units are within range of each other, or repeat the battery installation procedure. DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE BATTERY INSTALLATION A. Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor 1. Pull the cylindrical rain cover off the remote t
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the time signal (reception is achieved easiest at night), it will display the correct time (factory setting is Eastern time zone). PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds is allowed to pass, or either the “IN” or the “OUT” buttons are pressed during programming modes the unit will confirm/set the last information entered—the display will stop flashing and return to normal time-date readings. If you don’t leave the program sequence during the programming of sections “A” through “G”,
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2. Press and release the “CH” button to toggle between 12 and 24-hour time. 3. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the 12/24-hour time setting and to advance to Time Zone Setting. B. Time Zone Setting The default time zone is EST, “-5hr” (Eastern Standard Time), to change this setting: 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 1 time to enter the Time Zone setting mode. 3. Th
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5. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm your selection and advance to the Daylight Saving Time setting. C. Daylight Saving Time(DST) Setting 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 2 times to reach the DST selection mode. 3. “DST 1” is the default (factory) setting and will be flashing in the DATE LCD. 4. Press and release the “CH” button to select “DST 0” or “DST 1.” “DST 0” i
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WWVB search every night between these hours and overrides any manually set time. The WWVB tower icon (appearing in the TIME LCD) will flash when a signal-search is in progress, will remain steady when the signal has been received, and nothing will be displayed in all other situations. If the WWVB time has not been received 10 minutes after battery installation you may manually set the time or wait for WWVB reception. Once the WWVB time signal is received it will override the manually se
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for the year. The day, date, and year will be automatically set once the WWVB signal is received. However, the day, date, and year can be manually set and will flash respectively in the DATE LCD during manual programming. 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds, or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 5 more times to reach the Weekday setting mode. 3. The weekday will be flashing in the DATE LCD. 4. Press and release the “CH” b
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G. Setting the LCD Contrast Note: There are 8 LCD contrast levels to choose from, “Lcd 0” is the lightest and “Lcd 7” is the darkest. 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12h” or “24h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 10 times to reach the LCD contrast setting mode. 3. The default (factory) setting “Lcd 5” will flash in the DATE LCD. 4. Press and release the “CH” button to select the desired setting. 5. Press either the “IN” o
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WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time reception) Alarm icon Weather Tendency Arrow Forecast icon Comfort Level Indicator Satellite icon (indicates outdoor transmission) I. Weather Forecast The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate. The weather forecast is based solely upon the change of air pressure over time. The WS-7078UF averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast, creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24
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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 icons change in order, from “sunny” to “partly sunny” to “cloudy” or the reverse. It will not
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The outdoor temperature and humidity is viewed in the OUTDOOR LCD. When there is more than one remote thermo/hygro sensor unit in operation a “boxed” number will appear to the right of the temperature. This indicates which remote thermo/hygro sensor unit (1, 2, or 3) is currently displaying its data in the OUTDOOR LCD. (This feature is explained in further detail in section VI—Adding Remote Thermo/hygro Sensors). IV. Minimum and Maximum Temperature Records The WS-7078UF keeps a re
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Note: Waiting 20 seconds during either the minimum or the maximum readings will automatically return the indoor weather station to the current temperature and humidity readings. 1. Press and release the “OUT” button once. 2. “MIN” appears in the upper-center location of the flashing OUTDOOR LCD, indicating that the minimum temperature, and the time and date of occurrence are displayed. The minimum records will display for 20 seconds. 3. Press and release the “OUT” button again (on
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1. Press and hold the “AL1” button for 5 seconds or until the alarm-time display flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “IN” button to set the alarm hours. 3. Press and release the “OUT” button to set the alarm minutes. 4. Press and release 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. 5. The ((1)) icon, appearing in the DATE LCD, indicates that the alarm is set to sound at th
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The WS-7078UF is able to receive signals from as many as 3 different remote thermo/hygro sensors. The remote sensor model(s) that you choose will come with their own set of instructions, follow these instructions for a complete guide to setting up. Following are some brief instructions for the basic set-up of remote sensor units with the WS-7078U. These extra remote sensors can be purchased through the same dealer as this indoor weather station or by contacting La Crosse Technology direc
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by the “boxed” number), then press and release the “OUT” button. 3. Pressing and releasing the “OUT” button once will display the minimum temperature and the date and time the data was recorded. Pressing and releasing the “OUT” button a second time (while “MIN” is still displayed, otherwise press the button twice) will display the maximum temperature and the date and time the data was recorded. 4. To reset the Minimum/Maximum readings it is necessary to select which remote sensor you
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3. Through the 2 screw holes of the bracket mark the mounting surface with a pencil. 4. Where marked, start the screw holes using the provided screws. 5. Remove screws from the mounting surface. 6. Align the mounting bracket with the started screw holes. 7. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. The screws should be flush with the bracket. 8. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the remote thermo/hygro sensor) into the receptor of the mounting bracket. B. Mounting With
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1. Using the Table Stand a. The indoor weather station comes with the table stand already mounted. If you wish to use the table-stand all that is required is to place the indoor weather station in an appropriate location. 2. WALL MOUNTING a. Remove the table-stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward. b. Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall, leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall. c. Place the indoor weat
