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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008
WD-2511U
2 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 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2 Congratulations ................................................................................................................................ 4 Quality Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 4 Weather Di
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Severe Weather Alerts .................................................................................................................. 18 Types of Severe Weather Alerts: .......................................................................................... 19 Forecast Icons Explained .............................................................................................................. 20 Care and Maintenance ..............................................
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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-2511U 2 Day Wireless Forecast Station is a complete Weather Direct® system that includes: • WD-2511U Wireless Display – Provides weather forecast information, time, date and other custom data from the Internet. Also r
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 What You Need to Get Started: • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. NOTE: If you only have a Dial-Up Internet connection, Weather Direct® will not work. However, you can use Weather Direct® Lite with a Dial-Up connection using your computer’s USB port – see www.weatherdirect.com/lite • Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (contact your Internet service provider ISP for information on compatibi
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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-2511 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 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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 “+” 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 Sensor and
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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. The Gateway sends weather forecasts to your Wi
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Features • Free Forecasts for Over 40,000 Locations in the United States and Canada, Including Your Hometown, Golf Courses, Parks Sports Venues and More. • Automatically Updates Itself via the Gateway • 2 Day Forecast with Daily Sky Condition Icons • Specific Forecast for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night and Full Day • Lower LCD Line Scrolls City Name, Forecast, Outdoor Temperature, Sun Rise/Set • Lower LCD Line Scrolling Speed Adjustment (1-4) • LCD Co
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Display. The Daylight Saving Time (DST) checkbox on your Wireless Display settings at www.weatherdirect.com is selected by default because most locations observe DST. If you are in a location that does not observe DST, please make sure to uncheck this box. Wireless Outdoor Sensor The Wireless Outdoor Sensor sends temperature data to your Wireless Display, accurate to within a tenth of one degree. The Outdoor Temperature Sensor uses 2 x “AA”, Alkali
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 AY”. LCD Has 2 Day Forecasts Starting with “ TOD Both Days Have a Sky Condition Icon with Daily HI and LO Temperature Battery Display Date, Seconds, Compartment Alarm or Indoor Temperature Icon Time 4 Function Keys Scrolling Text Display: Scrolls Location, Outdoor Temperature, Weather Data “MODE” Key Specific Forecasts help you prepare for different weather conditions during the day by providing weather information for Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night.
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 1. MORNING Forecast from 6:00 AM - 11:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 2. AFTERNOON Forecast from 12:00 PM - 5:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 3. EVENING Forecast from 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 4. NIGHT Forecast from 12:00 AM – 5:59 AM with Daily HI/LO Temperature 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 prepar
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 “+” Key Toggle Between Time, Date & Temperature • The “+” Key cycles through the date, seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the LCD View Outdoor Temperature • Press the “+” key to view the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wireless outdoor sensor. • Because the “+” key is used to toggle between time, date and temperature, when you press the “+” key to view the outdoor temperature, you also switch to the next view mode on the t
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 5 seconds without pressing a key, the Wireless Display will exit the SET mode and return to normal operation. The Four SET modes are: Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (0-7) Press and Hold the “SET” Key until the Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode “LCD” and number (0-7) will flash near the top. “SET LCD CONTRAST” will scroll across the bottom Press the “+” Key to update the LCD Contrast settings. Lightest Contrast = “0”, Darkest Contrast = “7” Pr
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Set Mode 4 - View Device ID NOTE: Device ID is a reference item for customer service only. You may press the “SET” Key again to exit SET mode if you are not asked to provide this number by customer service. Press the “SET” Key until “SEC 1” appears at the top The first part of the Device ID will appear at the bottom Press the ‘+” Key to view second part of the Device ID under “SEC 2” Press the “SET” Key to exit SET mode Factory Reset of Wireless
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 Hold both the “SET” and “ALARM” Keys down together for about 6 seconds; you will hear a double beep. This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory state. FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days When you register your Wireless Display and have the included forecast location selected, you will be given the opportunity to try our most popular Expansion Options FREE for 14 Days! 14 Days of FREE Expansion Options, including: 1. 4 Additio
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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 want to receive. Even be alerted via e-mail or SMS text message when you are away from your Wireless Display! Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cover one forecast location. You can add
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Version 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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 1.2 - 9/23/2008 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 pla
