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WS-9210U
Wireless 433 MHz
Radio-controlled Temperature Station
Instruction Manual
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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 Programming Sequence 7 Function Keys 7 12/24 Hour Time Setting 7-8 Time Zone Setting 8 Daylight Saving Time Setting 8-9 Time Setting (WWVB & Manual) 9-10 Setting Day, Date and Year 10 Selecting °F or °C 11 Setting the LCD Contrast 11 Features Indoor Temperature 12
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INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The weather station (Figure 1). 2. One TX6U remote temperature 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. Time LCD Figure 2 Date LCD Indoor LCD Outdoor LCD Figure 1 *LCD = Liquid Crystal Display ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. Two, fresh AA 1.5V batteries for indoor weather station. 2. Tw
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ABOUT WWVB (Radio Controlled Time) The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and Frequency Division) WWVB radio station is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at 60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2, 000 miles away through the internal antenna in the weather station. However, due to the nature of the earth’s ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The weather sta
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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor weather station and remote temperature sensor 3 to 5 apart. 2. Batteries should be out of both units. 3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the indoor weather station. (All remote temperature sensors must be started before the indoor weather station). 4. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES. In this time the indoor weather stati
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DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1. Remove the mounting bracket. The bracket snaps on and off easily. 2. Remove the battery cover, by sliding the cover down. 3. Observing the correct polarity install 2 AA batteries. The batteries will fit tightly (to avoid start-up problems make sure they do not spring free). 4. Replace the battery cover by sliding upwards. Be sure battery cover is on securely. B. INDOOR WEATHER STATION
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PROGRAM MODE Programming Note: If 30 seconds are 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 IX, you can advance to step 3 of the next program setting. If you do leave the program setting (or want to program a specific setting) follow each i
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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 setting and to advance to Time Zone Setting. IV. TIME ZONE SETTING The default time zone is EST, “Zo -5” (Eastern Standard Time), to change this setting: 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds or until “12 h” OR “24 h” flashes in the DATE LCD. 2. Press and release the “SET” button 1 more time to enter the Time Zone setting mode. 3.
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Note: Some locations (Arizona and parts of Indiana) do not follow Daylight Saving Time and should select “DST 0.” 6. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm and advance to the Time setting mode. VI. 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 tak
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7. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm the minutes and to advance to the Day, Date, and Year setting mode. 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. VII. SETTING THE DAY, DATE, AND YEAR 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds, or until “12 h” or “24 h” flashes in
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VIII. SELECTING °F OR °C 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 9 times to reach the °F or °C setting mode. 3. “ °F” is the default setting, and should be flashing in the DATE LCD. 4. Press and release the “CH” button to shift °F to °C and back. 7. Press and release the “SET” button to confirm your selection and to advance to the LCD contrast setting. IX. SETTING THE LCD CONT
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FEATURES OF THE WS-9210U WWVB Tower Icon (indicates time reception) Alarm icon Low Battery Satellite icon (indicates outdoor transmission) I. INDOOR TEMPERATURE The current indoor temperature is displayed in the INDOOR LCD and is updated every 10 seconds. II. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE The outdoor temperature is viewed in the OUTDOOR LCD. The outdoor temperature is updated every five minutes. When there is more than one remote te
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III. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE RECORDS The WS-9210U keeps a record of the MINIMUM and MAXIMUM temperature and the time and date of their occurrence—for both the indoor and outdoor modes. A. VIEWING THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE RECORDS 1. Press the “IN” button once. “MIN” appears above the indoor temperature in the INDOOR LCD indicating that the minimum temperature and the time and date of occurrence are displayed. The minimum records will display for 20 seconds. 2. Pre
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IV. ALARM FUNCTION A. SETTING THE ALARM (alarms 1 and 2) Note: There are two alarms that can set. Each alarm will sound for a complete duration of 2 minutes. 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, press and release the “OUT” button to set the alarm minutes. 3. Press the “AL1” button or wait 15 seconds for the unit to automatically confirm the a
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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 temperature sensor units with the WS-9210U. These extra remote temperature sensors can be purchased through the same dealer as this unit, or by contacting La Crosse Technology directly. A TX6U will monitor temperature only, a TX3U will monitor temperature and display the temperature on its LCD, and the TX3UP will monitor the tem
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the “OUT” button for 5 seconds, the records for the selected remote temperature sensor unit will be reset. MOUNTING Note: Before permanently mounting ensure that the indoor weather station is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the indoor weather station and changes in elevation will result with inaccurate weather forecasting for the next 12 to 24 hours. These changes will require a
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2) Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape. Adhere the tape to the designated area on the back of the mounting bracket. 3) Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape. Position the remote temperature sensor in the desired location, ensuring that the indoor temperature station can receive the signal. II. THE INDOOR TEMPERATURE STATION The indoor temperature station can be mounted in two ways: with the table stand or on the wall with the use of
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem: No reception of WWVB time signal. Solution: 1) Wait overnight for signal. 2) Be sure indoor 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. 4) If there are still problems, contact La Crosse Technology. Problem: Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct). Sol
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SPECIFICATIONS Temperature measuring range: Indoor: 32 °F to 139 °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 Indoor temperature checking interval: Every 10 seconds Outdoor temperature checking Every 1 minute interval: (Remote Temperature Sensor) Outdoor temperature reception: Every 5 minut
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La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Cross
