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DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE BATTERY INSTALLATION The first step to powering up the weather station is to insert the connector (RJ11) at the end of the wire attached to the wind speed sensor to the remote temperature/humidity sensor. Please ensure when doing this that the connector is inserted with the proper orientation. When seated properly you will hear the connector ‘click’ in place. A. REMOTE TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY 1. Remove the mounting bracket and humidity hood. 2. Remove the batt
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II. FUNCTION KEYS The function keys are located on the front of the unit directly below the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). ALM/+ key SET key OUT/MIN key IN/HR key WIND/RAIN/ SNZ key III. SETTING THE LCD CONTRAST 1. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 2. “LCD” will show in the TIME LCD and the number setting will flash. Note: There are 8 LCD contrast levels to choose from—“Lcd 0” is the lightest, and “Lcd 7” is the darkest. 3. Press an
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Note: “DST OFF” indicates that the feature is off and the WWVB will not change times automatically. “DST ON” indicates that the feature is on and the WWVB will change times automatically. Note: Some locations (Arizona and parts of Indiana) do not follow Daylight Saving Time, and should select “DST OFF”. 6. Press and release the SET button to confirm and advance to the radio-controlled time on/off setting. VI. RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME ON/OFF SETTING 1. Press and hold the SET button
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Note: Reception of the WWVB signal will also set the date and day. The reception of the signal will override any programmed date and day. 1. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 2. “LCD” will show in the TIME LCD and the number setting will flash. 3. Press and release the SET button seven times. 4. The year will flash in the DATE LCD. 5. Press and release the ALM/+ button to advance the year. 6. Press and release the SET button to confirm the year and advance to the month sett
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4. Either “1”, “2” or “3” will flash in the TIME LCD and the forecast icon and tendency arrows will flash in the FORECAST LCD. 5. Press and release the ALM/+ button to select the forecast sensitivity 6. Press and release the SET button to confirm the forecast sensitivity and complete the programming. FEATURES OF THE WS-9046U Radio-controlled time icon WWVB Tower (indicates radio- Icon (indicates controlled time time reception) turned on) Alarm icon Current moon
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These icons indicate the expected weather change in the next 12 to 24 hours. The icon does not give an exact prediction of the weather, however it should be viewed as a generalization of the expected weather change (for example a “sunny” icon indicates the weather is expected to improve). 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 change from “sunny” directly to
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2. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 3. The record is now reset and will show the current time in the TIME LCD and current indoor temperature and humidity in the INDOOR LCD. T o reset the OUTDOOR records: 1. Press and release the OUT/MIN button to select the record you wish to reset, either MAX or MIN 2. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 3. The record is now reset and will show the current time in the TIME LCD and current outdoor temperature and humidity in the OUT
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4. The WIND SPEED LCD will now show the maximum wind gust. 5. Press and release the WIND/RAIN/SNZ button. 6. The WIND SPEED LCD will now show the minimum wind chill. 7. Press and release the WIND/RAIN/SNZ button. 8. The WIND SPEED LCD will now show the maximum wind chill. To reset the maximum and minimum wind/wind chill values: 1. Select the value you wish to reset by pressing and releasing the WIND/SNZ button. 2. Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 3. The record will now be
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spray. Large trees sway, becoming difficult to walk. 32-38 50-61 28-33 Moderate or Near 7 Larger waves mph kph knots Gale develop, white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown. Twigs and small branches are broken from trees, walking is 39-46 62-74 34-40 difficult. 8 Gale or Fresh Gale mph kph knots Moderately large waves with blown foam. Slight damage occurs to buildings, shingles are blown off of roofs. 47-54 75-88 41-47 9 Strong Gale High waves (6 meters), mph k
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Rainfall 1 hour icon Rainfall volume reading Rainfall volume unit Rainfall 24 hour icon Total Rainfall icon ` To view the current rainfall measurements: Press and release the WIND/RAIN/SNZ button to toggle between GUST, WIND CHILL, 1 hour rainfall volume, 24 hour rainfall volume and total rainfall volume. To view the maximum rainfall measurements: 1. Press the WIND/RAIN/SNZ button and hold for 3 seconds to enter MAX WIND
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Note: When in the 12-hour mode and setting an alarm for a time between noon and midnight, “PM” will appear to the left of the alarm time in the DATE LCD. 4. Press and release the OUT/MIN button to adjust the minutes. 5. Press and release the WIND/RAIN/SNZ button to confirm the setting or wait for 20 seconds and the display will automatically return to the normal mode. To activate the alarm: 1. Press and release the ALM/+ button to toggle between the alarm time and the day and date.
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II. THE REMOTE WIND SPEED SENSOR The remote wind speed sensor can be mounted two ways: • With the use of screws • Using nylon straps • Using the U-shaped bolt A. MOUNTING WITH SCREWS 1) Unlock the mounting bracket from the remote wind speed sensor leaving the wire going through the bracket. 2) Place the mounting bracket over the desired location. 3) Through the two screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting surface with a pencil. 4) Screw the mounting bracket onto the mounting s
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III. THE INDOOR WEATHER STATION 1) Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall, leaving approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall. 2) Place the indoor weather station onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside. 3) Gently pull the indoor weather station down to lock the screw into place. TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For problems not solved, please contact La Crosse Technology. Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for si
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WS-9046U
Wireless 433 MHz
Radio-controlled Weather Station
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents/Additional Equipment 2-3 About WWVB 3 Quick Set-Up Guide 3 Detailed Set-Up Guide Battery installation 4 Program Mode Program Sequence and Default Settings 4 Function Keys 5 Setting the LCD Contrast 5 Setting the Time Zone 5 Daylight Saving Time Setting 5-6 Radio-controlled Time Setting 6 12/24-hour Time Setting 6 Setting the Time 6 Setting the Year, Day and Month 6-7 Setting the Snooze 7 Setting
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The WS-9046U weather station (Figure 1). 2. One TX8U remote temperature/humidity sensor (Figure 2). 3. One TX15U wind speed sensor (Figure 3). 4. Mounting hardware 5. Instruction manual and warranty card. OPTIONAL SENSOR (PURCHASE SEPERATELY) • Rain Sensor for rainfall information Time LCD Date LCD Moon Phase LCD Indoor LCD Forecast LCD Outdoor LCD Wind Speed LCD Rainfall LCD Figure 1
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Three fresh AA 1.5V batteries for the indoor weather station. 2. Two fresh AA 1.5V batteries for the remote temperature/humidity sensor. (The remote temperature/humidity sensor powers the wind speed sensor and the rainfall sensor so no batteries are required.) 3. One Philips screwdriver for mounting. ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is locate
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SPECIFICATIONS Weather data measuring range: Indoor: 14.2 °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 and dew point: -21.8 °F to 157.8 °F with 0.2 °F resolution (-29.9 °C to 69.9 °C with 0.1 °C resolution) “OFL” displayed if outside this range Wind chill: -21.8 °F to 157.8 °F with 0.2 °F resolution (-29.9 °C to 69.9 °C with 0.1 °C resolution) “OFL” displayed if outside range Indoor relative humidity measu
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inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSO
