Acu-Rite 615 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. Limited One Year Warranty At AcuRite we proudly uphold our commitment it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered abused to quality technology Chaney Instrument Co improperly installed damaged in shipping or repaired or altered warrants that all products it manufactures to be of by others than authorized representatives of Chaney good material and workmanship and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a The above described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied and all other warranties are period of one year from the date of purchase hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the _ implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty We recommend that you visit us at of fitness for a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims www AcuRite com for the fastest Way to register all liability for special consequential or incidental damages your roduct However product registration does whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this tehinihata the haaa la ecto Your or inal robl warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation BO j j y of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of purchase in order to obtain warranty benefits or exclusion may not apply to you Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to2. Lake Geneva WI 53147 17 AC UDIT E Da n y E p Ad ah GATA a mi bu SI mg Tia Weather Temperature Weather Kitchen Clocks Stations amp Humidity Alert Radio Thermometers amp Timers Its more than accurate It S ACUO RITE AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments designed to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com 2012 Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and Printed in China copyrights are the property of their respective owners 00615 INST 090612 Patent numbers 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 US 7 637 141 B2
3. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives Insect Prevention Insects may cause obstructions and interrupt data by nesting in or on the 3 in 1 sensor To limit this problem spray sensor with a household insect repellent Consult the insect repellent instructions prior to use Snow amp Freezing Weather The 3 in 1 sensor will not be damaged by freezing conditions Clean the Wind Anemometer Remove foreign matter from the outside of the sensor for free movement of the wind anemometer If needed use a small amount of spray lubricant clear silicone or graphite powder on the anemometer for improved movement Specifications WIND SPEED 01099 mph 0015k O rower 7 xM olkaline or ihium bateries not included FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may NOT cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However
4. There is no guar antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment 16 Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best in class service For assistance please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways O 877 221 1252 info chaney inst com 24 7 support at ww AcuRite com gt Installation Videos gt Register your Product gt Instruction Manuals gt Support User Forum gt Replacement Parts gt Submit Feedback amp Ideas IMPORTANT receve warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION SUPPORT to receive year warranty protection BRA RAILL I www AcuRite com Register a Product
5. such as TVs microwaves computers etc e Use standard alkaline batteries or lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor to synchronize after batteries are replaced e Synchronize the units 1 Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and remove at least one battery from each Make sure the A B C switch on both units match Reinstall the battery in the outdoor sensor Reinstall battery into the display unit Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be an indication of wireless interference e Make sure the A B C switch in the battery compartments of both the display unit and sensor are switched to the same letter You may choose A B or C but both units must match to sync up e Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours not current conditions e Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display unit Learning Mode must complete before forecast and pressure will be accurate e Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days Battery removal or resetting the display unit will restart Learning Mode After 14 days forecast should be fairly accurate however Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days e Make sure both the display unit and 3 in 1 sens
6. NGI LJ gt 2 IT E Instruction Manual Weather Center model 00615 y CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions 2 Sensor 8 Display Placement 9 Package Contents 2 3 in 1 Sensor Installation 10 Product Registration 2 Using the Weather Center 11 Features amp Benefits 3 in 3 Weather Ticker 12 Features Display Unit 4 Troubleshooting 14 SOLU Dre eee ee eee 6 Care amp Maintenance 16 3 in 1 Sensor Setup 6 Specifications 16 Display Unit Setup 7 FCC Information 16 Atomic Clock Aa 8 Customer Support 17 Set Time Date amp Units 8 Waranty eese eae 17 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ACUPRITE Congratulations on your new AcuRite product To ensure the best possible product performance please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display unit 2 Tabletop stand 2 3 in 1 sensor 3 Sensor mounting bracket 4 Mounting hardware 5 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT recive warranty service PRODUC
7. NSOR BATTERIES LOW HIGHEST WIND SPEED all time record SENSOR SIGNAL LOST 12 Customize Weather Ticker Messages Customize which messages you want to scroll across the WEATHER TICKER 1 Press the Q button to manually cycle through each message available 2 During the manual review PRESS the 1 button to activate the current scrolling message The corresponding appears on screen to the left of the message fo indicate the message is now active in the ticker cycle PRESS the X button to deactivate the current scrolling message The corresponding X appears on screen to the left of the message to indicate the message is now deactivated from the ticker cycle Please note Messages can only be added and removed to the ticker cycle during manual review The vu and X buttons do not add or remove messages during the automatic cycle Message activated Message deactivated WEATHER TICKER Remove Manual cycle Add message through message from cycle messages to cycle 13 Troubleshooting No outdoor sensor reception if no bars Outdoor temperature is flashing or showing dashes Inaccurate forecast Inaccurate temperature or humidity e Relocate the display unit and or the 3 in 1 sensor The units must be within 330 f 100 m of each other e Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet m away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication
8. T REGISTRATION to receive year warranty protection Regisior ome SUPPORT Products www AcuRite com Register a Product Features amp Benefits b K i nga CI 3 in 1 SENSOR 5 Mounting Hardware _ Includes anchors and screws 1 Temperature amp Humidity Sensors aani 6 Mounting Bracket 2 Release Lever for Battery Access 7 A B C Switch not shown ID code that must match display s 3 Mounting Point A B C switch to ensure units 4 Wind Speed Anemometer synchronize Features amp Benefits Display Unit 7 232221 2019 18 17 a FUTURE FORECAST Wi PRESSURE PEAK AVERAGE WIND 1 Ah InHg m Bk 2 5 0096 i898 3 DBRDDDDED b NEOR AR yn OUTDOOR Sil 3 HISTORY 45 6 j sago jo o m g Jb SPEED 39 4 i s io a cane cae 1G WIND CHILL ic ACU RITE 7 FORECAST STU IRMS LIKELY 8 9 10 Back of Display Unit DISPLAY UNIT 1 History Chart Icon Indicates data is currently displayed on the History Chart 6 2 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast Self Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from the outdoor sensor to generate your personal forecast 3 Learning Mode Icon Disappears after weather forecast self calibration is complete 4 Current Indoor Temperature 5 Current Indoor Humidity 6 Multi Variable History Chart Displays the past 12 hours of data for pressure temperature or wind speed 7 Weather Ticker 8 Deactivate Weather Ticke
9. between U S standard units or imperial units press the SCALE button located on the back of the display unit Measurement U S Standard Units Imperial Units Degrees Fahrenheit F Degrees Celsius C inHg inches of mercury hPa Hectopascal Wind Speed Miles per hour mph Kilometers per hour kph Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions Proper placement of both the display unit and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and performance of this product Display Unit Placement Place the display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust To ensure accurate temperature measurement place out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents Display unit stands upright for tabletop use or is wall mountable de 3 in 1 Sensor Placement The 3 in 1 sensor is designed to remain outdoors all year long 7 Choose an open location with no obstructions above or around the sensor for the most accurate measurements Important Placement Guidelines Display unit and sensor must be within 330 feet 100 m of each other MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE Place units away from large metallic items thick walls metal surfaces or other objects that may limit wireless communication PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE Place both units at least 3 feet 9 m away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES Position sensor a
10. broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Radio Station WWVB located near Fort Collins Colorado WWVB broadcasts the current time and date with split second accuracy The atomic clock and calendar will maintain the correct time and date and automatically update for daylight saving time to provide the most accurate timekeeping standard possible Please note Signal reception is normally better at night and when the weather is clear The atomic signal generally takes a few hours to synchronize so it is important to manually set the time and date after powering on the display Set the Time amp Date Press and hold the SET button located on the back of the display unit for 3 seconds to enter SET MODE Once in set mode the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display To adjust the currently selected flashing item press and release the or buttons press and HOLD to fast adjust To save your adjustments press and release the SET button again to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows TIME ZONE EST AST HAT AKT PST MST CST DST Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR YEAR CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR DATE You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing and holding the SET button Select Measurement Units To select
11. iling using 2 screws D Pole Mount 1 Insert pole we recommend 3 4 schedule 40 PVC 25 8 mm O D Do not install during not included or similar item all the electrical storms way into the hole on the bottom of the Do not place pole sensor Note Mounting base is not Or sensor near used electrical lines or electrical equipment 2 Use one of the screws included in the hardware bag to fasten the lower sensor housing securely to the pole 3 Make sure the sensor is level using a bubble level The 3 in 1 sensor is now ready to use Basic Setup is Complete The 3 in 1 sensor will now synchronize with the display unit It may take a few minutes for synchronization to complete If both or one of the units appear to be functioning improperly please refer to the troubleshooting section OPERATION Using The Weather Center Learning Mode Self Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period called Learning Mode to determine your altitude After 14 days the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen At this point the self calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction Weather Forecast AcuRite s patented Self Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard It generates a forecast wi
12. its products to the extent Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it permitted by law By acceptance of any of Chaney s products manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period from their use or misuse No person firm or corporation is of one year from the date of purchase Remedy for breach of authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective with the sale of its products Furthermore no person firm or item s Any product which under normal use and SOVICE IS corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR paragraph and the preceding paragraph unless done in writing from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney and at its and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney This warranty sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney Transportation gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by which vary from state to state the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This warranty will For in warranty claims not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products Chaney Instrument Co 965 Wells St
13. or are placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents see page 9 e Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources see page 9 e Make sure 3 in 1 sensor is mounted at least 5 ft off of the ground 14 Troubleshooting e What is wind reading being compared to Pro weather stations are typically mounted at 30 ft high or more Make sure to compare data using a sensor positioned at the same mounting height Inaccurate wind readings e Check location of the sensor Ensure it s mounted a minimum of 5 f in the air with no obstructions around it within several feet eEnsure wind cups are spinning freely If they hesitate or stop try lubricating with graphite powder or spray lubricant e Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries Display screen may need to be replaced not working e Reset the display by pressing the reset button located on the back of the display unit Date and time will need to be entered after a reset If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance 15 Care amp Maintenance Display Unit Care Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives Keep away from dust dirt and moisture Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air 3 in 1 Sensor Care Clean the Sensor Clean with a soft damp cloth
14. r Message 9 Weather Ticker Manual Cycle Press to advance through messages 10 11 Seasonal Displays heat index dew point or wind chill depending on the current outdoor temperature Activate Weather Ticker Message 12 13 Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength Current Outdoor Humidity Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending 14 Current Outdoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending 15 Current Wind Speed 16 History Chart Icon Indicates data is currently displayed on the History Chart 6 17 Selected Time Zone 18 Average Wind Speed Based on all wind speed readings from the past 2 minutes 19 Peak Wind Speed Highest speed from past 60 minutes 20 Atomic Clock Signal Strength 21 Atomic Clock Maintains time with split second accuracy and automatically updates for daylight saving time 22 Barometric Pressure Arrow icon indicates the direction the pressure is trending 23 Display Unit Low Battery Indicator 24 Date BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT 25 UP SET amp DOWN Buttons For setup preferences 26 Reset Button Full reset to factory defaults 27 A B C Switch ID code that must match sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 28 Integrated Hang Hole For easy wall mounting 29 MAX MIN Button Press to view high or low records for temperature and humidity 30 SCALE Button Changes data units to either U S units or imperial unit
15. records first view the MIN records by pressing the MIN MAX button until the MIN icon appears on the display While viewing the MIN records press and hold the UP and SCALE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds Dashes will display to confirm all MIN values have been cleared To reset the MAXIMUM records first view the MAX records by pressing the MIN MAX button until the MAX icon appears on the display While viewing the MAX records press and hold the UP and SCALE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds Dashes will display to confirm all MAX values have been cleared Weather Ticker The Weather Ticker automatically streams your real time weather information and alerts as scrolling text in the lower part of the display unit screen You can manually cycle through all the available messages by pressing Q Default WEATHER TICKER messages are pre loaded as follows based on temperature humidity and wind speed OUTDOOR TEMP THIS WEEK HIGH OUTDOOR TEMP THIS WEEK LOW OUTDOOR TEMP THIS Highest temperature recorded this calendar month MONTH HIGH OUTDOOR TEMP THIS Lowest temperature recorded this calendar month MONTH LOW Additional messages will appear when applicable these cannot be manually added to the Weather Ticker list NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD AVERAGE WIND SPEED THIS WEEK NEW LOW TEMPERATURE RECORD TEMPERATURE TREND falling steady or rising NEW WIND SPEED RECORD TODAY SE
16. s 31 HISTORY Button Press to toggle between pressure temperature and wind speed data on the History Chart 6 32 Battery Compartment Cover not shown 3 IN 1 Sensor Setup O Set the A B C Switch The A B C switch is located inside the battery compartment It can be set to A B or C However you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The 3 in 1 sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to A B C Switch set to match display unit KA function improperly Use lithium batteries in the 3 in 1 sensor for temperatures below 4 F 20 C 1 Press the release lever and pull off the lower housing of the sensor Remove the battery compartment cover Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Replace the battery cover and lower housing of the sensor Install Batteries 4 AA batteries BATTERIES Wc NAG 70 C 158 F Aia mh meee 70 C 158 F Display Unit Setup O Set the A B C Switch O Install or Replace Batteries Locate the A B C switch inside 1 Remove the battery the ba
17. th pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location RAIN SNOW LIGHT RAIN CLOUDY MOSTLY MIX LIKELY LIKELY CLOUDY EP View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons Multi Variable History Chart The multi variable history chart lets you monitor the change in conditions over the last 12 hour time period 12 6 3 2 1 0 Toggle between barometric pressure temperature and wind speed readings Wind Speed The Wind Speed area of the display features WIND SPEED PEAK AVERAGE and CURRENT WIND SPEED The multi variable history chart lets you monitor the change in AVERAGE hourly wind speed Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather This weather center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the pressure is trending FALLING STEADY or RISING The multi variable history chart lets you monitor the change in pressure over time High amp Low Records The MIN MAX button displays minimum and maximum recordings for outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity To view the MINIMUM temperature and humidity readings press and release the MIN MAX button until the MIN icon appears on the display next to the low records To view the MAXIMUM temperature and humidity readings press and release the MIN MAX button until the MAX icon appears on the display next to the high records To reset the MINIMUM
18. ttery compartment Set compartment cover the A B C switch to A B or C You must select the same letter choices for both the display unit and the sensor in order for the units to synchronize 2 Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover A B C Switch set to match sensor ABC MAX MIN CG HISTORY Install Batteries 3 AA batteries NS meee ee PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries alkaline standard DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals 7 Atomic Clock AcuRite atomic clocks use a radio controlled signal to synchronize to the correct time
19. way from heaters air conditioners chimneys exhaust vents asphalt and concrete surfaces that radiate heat LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES Avoid installing the sensor near pools spas or other bodies of water Water sources may impact humidity accuracy LOCATE AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS DO NOT install the sensor where it will be sprayed by a sprinkler system This may force water inside the sensor LOCATE AWAY FROM WIND amp RAIN OBSTRUCTIONS DO NOT mount the sensor with obstructions around it Consider a location that is a wide open area with few structures around to ensure accurate wind measurement Visit us online to view installation photos and video or learn more about AcuRite technology www dAcuRite com 3in 1 View Video 3 in 1 Sensor Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at least 5 feet 1 5 meters off the ground higher is better for wind measurement in an open area Secure to fence post 2 x4 wood 3 4 pole etc not included LEVEL INSTALLATION Use a bubble level not included to ensure level installation for accurate wind measurement Top or Side Mount Top Mount Side Mount 1 Insert the mounting base into the hole on the bottom of the sensor 2 Use one of the screws included in the hardware bag to fasten the lower sensor housing to the mounting base OUNTING 3 Make sure the sensor is level BRACKET using a bubble level 4 Fasten mounting base to a post or ra
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