Acu-Rite 1036 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. X X M T NIMM Al Off Co W DUTIDOR ET R r TEMG yet Adjust Mode Je 90 IEHU M x Low Value IN IN QY QY High Value BUTTON FUNCTIONS Press to activate or deactivate an alarm N W Press and hold to set or adjust an alarm value Silence a Sounding Alarm The alarm sounds initially for a few minutes then silences itself The alarm then sounds every few minutes afterwards until one of the following happens 1 SNOOZE Press any button Alarm silences but sounds again if the alarm condition reoccurs 2 Turn alarm OFF Deactivates alarm 19 Troubleshooting e Relocate the display unit and or the 5 in 1 sensor The units must be within 330 ft 100 m of each other Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet 9 m away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication such as TVs microwaves computers etc Use standard alkaline batteries or lithium batteries in No outdoor sensor sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries NOTE It reception may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor T no bars to synchronize after batteries are replaced Synchronize the units 1 Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and remove power adapter batteries from each 2 Reinstall batteries in outdoor sensor 3 Reinstall power adapter batteries in display unit A Let2. the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This warranty will 26 Register your Product gt Support User Forum Submit Feedback amp Ideas PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE i P support rou tte it L b Register a Product not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered abused improperly installed damaged In shipping or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney The above described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied and all other warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special consequential or incidental damages whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent permitted by law By acceptance of any of Chaney s products the purchaser assumes all Liability for the consequences arising from th
3. 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 5 in 1 Sensor Care Clean the Sensor Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives that will mar the polished surfaces of the rain collection funnel or the solar cell Scratches will result in decreased performance and reliability Insect Prevention Insects may cause obstructions and interrupt data by nesting in or on the 5 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 5 in 1 sensor will not be damaged by freezing conditions NOTE If the rain collec tor cup fills with snow and then melts it will register as rain on the display unit Clean the Rain Collector Cup Remove and empty rain collector debris filter The debris filter is located in the rain col lector funnel Remove from the top by gently squeezing and pulling out Clean the Wind Vane amp Anemometer Remove foreign matter from the outside of the sensor for free movement of the wind vane and anemometer If needed use a small amount of spray lubricant clear silicone or graphite powder on the anemometer for improved movement Calibration Calibrate Temperature amp Humidity The indoor outdoor temperature and humidity readings can be calibrated on the di
4. message through message from cycle messages to cycle 17 Programmable Weather Alarms Each Selectable Weather Category features an alarm option When an alarm sounds the display unit emits audible beeping and flashes the affected category its alarm settings and any other relevant data Some alarms can be customized to alert you when your programmed value is reached Alarms include The rain alarm does not require a preset numerical value but instead sounds as soon as rain is recorded Similarly the storm alarm sounds when a large atmospheric pressure drop occurs which usually indicates an oncoming storm Note The storm alarm is NOT intended to be a safety device or warning system Set a Weather Alarm 1 Choose the weather category for which you wish to set an alarm by pressing the A or Y buttons until the category is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit 2 To program a value only applies to alarms that require a value press AND HOLD the 49 button underneath the alarm you wish to set until the 6 indicator appears and the alarm setting flashes 3 Adjust the alarm value by pressing the A or W buttons 4 Press the button to confirm a value 5 Next press the button to activate the alarm the X indicator disappears when alarm is activated Alarm is now programmed and turned on ICON DEFINITIONS 4 Alarm On
5. on off for power adapter Current Wind Speed Current Outdoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending Outdoor Temperature Alarm On Indicator Current Outdoor Humidity Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is trending Outdoor Humidity Alarm On Indicator Current Rainfall Accumulates data during rainfall Rainfall Alarm On Indicator 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast Self Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from your 5 in 1 sensor to generate your personal forecast All Time Rainfall Current Month Total Rainfall Date Clock Display Low Battery Indicator Selectable Category Record Highs Shown for current category selected on the display 17 Record Lows Shown for current category selected on the display 17 Weather Ticker All Time Records Button Press for all time low and date recorded for current category selected on display 17 Press twice for all time high and date recorded 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Activate Weather Ticker Message A V to Select Category 17 8 Adjust Settings Weather Ticker Manual Cyde Press to advance through messages Ox Button for setup preferences Alarm On Off Button Activate alarm press and hold to adjust alarm values Deactivate Weather Ticker Message Indicates Deactivated Weather Ticker Message During ticker customizatio
6. the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize Plug Power Adapter into O Flug p Outlet i A B C Switch set to match sensor ABC 0 Plug in Power Adapter 3 Write Down the MAC ADDRESS 12 digit unique ID needed for online connectivity functions pa onl ek ad Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Write Down MAC ADDRESS 12 digit number O nen 6 AA Batteries optional IMPORTANT Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of a power outage Power adapter is the recommended primary power source to enjoy the full functionality of this product 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
7. 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 Outdoor indication of wireless interference Make sure the A B C switch in the battery compartments of both the display unit and sensor are i switched to the same letter You may choose A B or showing dashes C but both units must match to sync up Sometimes changing to a different channel can help temperature is flashing or Weather Ticker Hard to Reud Slow down the speed of the ticker see page 16 Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours not current conditions 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 Inaccurate forecast 20 Troubleshooting Make sure both the display unit and 5 in 1 sensor are placed away from any heat sources or vents see page 11 Inaccurate Make sure both units are positioned away from temperature or moisture sources see page 11 humidity Make sure 5 in 1 sensor is mounted at least 5 ft off of the ground Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity see page 23 Check to en
8. to set the mode preference ae Te 3 Press the A or W buttons to select the USB mode mane 4 Press the button to confirm your selection L PC Connect USB Mode is now set v ai A 13 Download the PC Connect Software The PC Connect software is available online as a free download An instruction manual for PC Connect is included PDF file when you download the software Read the manual to learn how to setup PC Connect preferences and features Download PC Connect software to your computer by visiting http www acurite com pc connect download Or you can navigate to the page above using the following path www acurite com gt Support gt Manuals amp Downloads gt Downloads gt PC Connect 2 Click the setupacu link file you downloaded and follow the on screen instructions to install the PC Connect software A folder named AcuRite will be installed on your computer 3 After PC Connect is installed on your computer open the PC Connect app Verify that the display unit is powered on with the AC power adapter plugged in then connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB port located inside the battery compartment on the back of the display unit 4 Connect the larger end of the PC USB cable into a USB port on re M your computer 7 m 5 USB functions on the display unit are OFF by default Verify the display unit is powered on and receiving data from the outdo
9. ACU RITE Instruction Manual Professional Weather Center model 01036 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions 2 PC Connect Overview 13 Package Contents 2 PC Connect USB Modes 13 Product Registration 2 PC Connect Software 14 Features amp Benefits 5 in 1 3 Using the Weather Center 15 Features Display Unit A Weather Ticker 16 Back of Display Unit 6 Programmable Alarms 18 Setup ee 7 Troubleshooting 20 5 in 1 Sensor Setup 7 Care amp Maintenance 23 Display Unit Setup 8 Galikralioni gt 11 23 Set the Time amp Date 9 Specifications cccce 25 Measurement Units 10 FCC Information 25 ser Language 10 Customer Support 26 Sensor amp Display Placement 1 1 Warranty aaa 26 5 in 1 Sensor Installation 12 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ACU RITE 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 p
10. CE _ NEW LOW TEMPERATURE RECORD WEATHER ALARM MESSAGES NEW WIND SPEED RECORD TODAY SENSOR BATTERIES LOW CURRENT RAINFALL RATE SENSOR SIGNAL LOST CURRENT RAIN EVENT STARTED Adjust the Weather Ticker Speed 1 Press the A or Y buttons until TICKER SPEED is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit 2 Press the button to set the speed preference 3 Press the A or W buttons to select a speed SLOW NORMAL or FAST 4 Press the 84 button to confirm your selection Weather Ticker speed is now set 16 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 button to activate the current scrolling message The corresponding i appears on screen to the left of the message to 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 t and X buttons do not add or remove messages during the automatic cycle Message activated Message deactivated WEATHER TICKER Remove Manual cycle Add
11. RINKLER 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 x l video or learn more about AcuRite technology Er www AcuRite com 5in1 View Video 5 in 1 Sensor Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at least 5 feet 1 5 meters off the ground in an open area Higher is better for wind measurement the National Weather Service recommends 33 feet 10 meters high MOUNTING OPTIONS The included mounting bracket is designed to screw directly onto wooden posts or surfaces that are 2 x4 or larger The sensor can also be mounted directly to 3 4 steel or PVC pipe available at hardware stores and home centers LEVEL INSTALLATION Use the bubble level NO OBSTRUCTIONS on the top of the sensor to ensure level ABOVE OR AROUND J installation for accurate wind and rain measurement oU SOLAR CELL INSTALLATION Install the sensor with the solar cell facing SOUTH This ensures the cell receives as much sun as possible and orients wind direction D i y Peru j at least 5 Feet 5 in 1 Sensor Installation 1 Fasten mounting base included to a post or pole not i
12. Y RANGE Outdoor 1 to 99 Indoor 16 to 98 WIND SPEED O to 99 mph 0 to 159 kph WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS RAINFALL Oto 99 99 in O to 99 99mm 330ft 100m depending on home construction materials OPERATING FREQUENCY 433 MHz Display 4 5V AC adapter 6 x AA alkaline batteries optional Sensor 4 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries DATA REPORTING Wind Speed 18 second updates Direction 30 seconds Outdoor temperature amp humidity 36 second updates Indoor temperature amp humidity 60 second ee PC Connect CSV Data Logging 12 minute intervals PC Connect to AcuRite Software App 18 seconds DISPLAY UNIT MEMORY 512 kilobytes not expandable PC CONNECT SYSTEM RE Windows XP Vista 7 8 and available USB port QUIREMENTS High speed internet is required to use some advanced features of PC Connect such as the AcuRite software and app 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 radi
13. at you have setup your display unit MAC ADDRESS online as well Check that the USB cable is securely connected to the display unit AND to your PC USB port Make certain the display unit is powered on Make certain the PC your display unit is connected to is always powered on Cannot access data Make certain the PC your display unit is connected to online or on the is always connected to the internet AcuRite mobile app Confirm the display unit USB mode is 3 or 4 Confirm your display unit MAC ADDRESS is entered into the UPLOAD window correctly in the PC Connect Software on your PC Confirm that the ENABLE box is checked in the UPLOAD window in the PC Connect Software on your PC Confirm your display unit s MAC ADDRESS is correct in your account at www acu link com and on the AcuRite mobile app Restart the PC Connect Software Restart your PC Check that the USB cable is securely connected to the display unit AND to your PC USB port Confirm that the correct USB mode is selected on your PC Connect software display unit data is different than Restart the PC Connect Software display unit data Unplug the USB cable from your PC for about 1 minute re insert USB port may be malfunctioning try another USB port If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance 22 Care amp Maintenance Display Unit Care
14. e selection arrow Wind Chill button just to the left of the weather select display area Indoor Conditions Rainfall Rate in hour Rainfall Event The rainfall feature tracks rain accumulation over all time the current month and current rainfall event Current event clears when no rain registers for 8 hours OR no rain registers for 1 hour and pressure rises by O3inhg or more Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect 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 15 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 FORECAST 12 to 24 hour future weather forecast INDOOR COMFORT Dry OK or humid comfort level Calculates what temperature it feels like outdoors based on temperature humidity and wind speed Sea THIS Highest temperature recorded this calendar week ea THIS Lowest temperature recorded this calendar week ee L Highest temperature recorded this calendar month pirkliais A m Lowest temperature recorded this calendar month Additional Messages Indude NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD NO RAIN RECORDED SIN
15. eel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display unit with tabletop stand 2 5 in sensor 3 Sensor mounting bracket 4 Mounting hardware 5 Snap in debris filter For rain collector 6 Power adapter 7 USB cable 8 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT 16 receive WARRANTY service PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online SUPPORT to receive year warranty protection www AcuRite com Register a Product wl pore Tal Ar Features amp Benefits 5 in 1 SENSOR 1 2 Rainfall Collector Funnel Solar Cell Panel Converts sunlight into power to run internal aspirating fan Internal Aspirating Fan not shown Draws ambient air into sensor to reduce solar radiation heating resulting in more accurate temperature measurement A B C Switch ID code that must match display s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize Battery Compartment 5 6 7 8 9 Temperature amp Humidity Sensors internal Mounting Point Wind Speed Anemometer Wind Direction Vane Mounting Bracket 10 Mounting Hardware Includes anchors amp screws Qty Diameter Length A 4 1 2 6 Ya 11 Debris Filter Snaps into rain collector to filter out twigs leaves etc Features amp Benefits Display Unit 144 44 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Previous 2 Wind Directions Current Wind Direction Touch Activated Backlight Momentary during battery power always
16. eir use or misuse No person firm or corporation is authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection with the sale of its products Furthermore no person firm or corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph unless done in writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For in warranty claims Chaney Instrument Co 965 Wells St Lake Geneva WI 53147 27 ACU RITE Weather Temperature Weather Kitchen Clocks Stations amp Humidity Alert Radio Thermometers amp Timers It s More than Accurate Its ACU 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 Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copy rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 01036 INST 102314
17. mobile device using the free AcuRite app available from the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store PC Connect USB Modes To setup PC Connect you must first select USB a USB mode on the display unit ra Data Data Online Note The PC Connect software MUST be installed on your computer BEFORE connecting Tid Ww the display unit to the computer 24 USB Mode 1 Display Logging ON Display unit logs stores up to 2 weeks of 3 v v v data in memory When memory nears av IV capacity display unit s Weather Ticker displays an alert to download memory soon e Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect USB Mode 2 Display Logging OFF DEFAULT Display unit DOES NOT log save any data in memory for PC transfer USB Mode 3 Display Logging ON Internet Bridge Mode e Display unit logs stores up to 2 weeks of data in memory e Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect e Stream your data from your weather center to online sources USB Mode 4 Display Logging OFF Internet Bridge Mode Display unit DOES NOT log save any data in memory e Stream your data from your weather center to online sources PC and internet connection must remain ON to continuously stream data from your weather center to online sources or the AcuRite mobile app Set the PC Connect USB Mode 1 Press the A or Y buttons until SET USB MODE is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit 2 Press the x button
18. n gauge 4 A few seconds after each bucket tip the display unit displays rainfall in approximately 0 01 or more increments 5 The cup of water should take more than 20 minutes to empty a quicker period will result in inaccurate calibration Try to simulate a normal steady rainfall When cup is empty of water display unit should register 1 06 Tips There should be nearly an equal number of water drops about 25 water drops between bucket tips If not adjust the calibration screws on the bottom of the 5 in 1 sensor until an equal number of water drops are tipping the buckets Then restart the calibration procedure If you don t hear the buckets tipping and see water dripping alternately out of each drain there may be an issue with the rain gauge or it s adjustment See Troubleshooting on page 21 Adjustment If the rain gauge doesn t register close to 1 06 make an EQUAL adjustment to the two calibration screws on the bottom of the 5 in 1 sensor Turning screws clockwise increases rainfall counter clockwise decreases rainfall e To adjust the rainfall reading by 2 turn both screws 1 8 of a turn e To adjust the rainfall reading by 4 turn both screws 1 4 of a turn To adjust the rainfall reading by 8 turn both screws 1 2 of a turn Watch the video at www acurite com 5n1 24 Specifications TEMPERATURE RANGE Outdoor 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Indoor 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C HUMIDIT
19. n mode Indicates Active Weather Ticker Message During ticker customization mode Programmable Alarm Settings Alarm On Off Indicator for Selectable Category 17 Low Battery Indicator 5 in 1 Sensor Signal Strength Learning Mode Icon Disappears after weather forecast self calibration is complete Weather Select Button Press to change the Weather Select category data being displayed Current Barometric Pressure Arrow icon indicates direction pressure is trending Weather Select top to bottom Heat index dew point wind chill indoor temperature humidity rainfall rate rain per hour Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator Average Wind Speed of all speeds from past 2 minutes Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator Peak Wind Speed Highest speed from past 60 minutes Back of Display Unit BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT 7 1 Plug in for Power Adapter 2 Plug in for USB Cable 8 3 Integrated Hang Hole for easy wall mounting 4 MAC ADDRESS 9 12 digit unique ID required for online connectivity functions 10 5 Backup Battery Compartment 11 6 A B C Switch 12 ID code that must match 5 in 1 sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize Clear Today Clears data recorded since 12 00am Clear All Clears all recorded data without having to reset time and date Reset Full reset to factory defaults Power Adapter USB Cable for PC Connedion Battery Compartment Cover not shown 5 in 1 Sensor Setup Q Set
20. ncluded using the 4 longer screws included in the hardware 1 5 meters bag from ground 2 Insert the mounting base into the hole on the bottom of the sensor 3 Make sure the arrows on the top of the sensor are pointed in the proper direction and the bubble level is centered The solar cell should be facing south to properly orient the wind direction A Fasten the sensor into the mounting base using the 2 shorter screws included in the hardware bag The 5 in 1 sensor is now ready to use Clear Data Collected During Installation When installation is complete clear erroneous data from the display unit by pressing the CLEAR TODAY button on the back of the display inside the battery compartment This button will clear data recorded since 12 00 am Basic Setup is Complete The 5 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 12 PC Connect Overview PC Connect lets you access your Weather Center data in the following ways Data File Display unit logs or stores data so that you can download it to a PC in a data file CSV or comma separated values file PC Weather Widget View data on your PC s screen as a widget Web Browser or Smartphone Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRite s free AcuRite online software or from a
21. 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 Set the Time amp Date The clock and calendar are utilized to time stamp history records and other data so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the display unit CU Set the Time PM 1 Press the A or Y buttons until SET CLOCK is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit 7 2 Press the 4 button to set the clock 3 Press the A or W buttons to adjust the v 8 A hour Note the AM and PM indicators 4 Press the 684 button to confirm hour selection mM 5 Press the A or W buttons to adjust Te PM minutes ZEN 6 Press the 4 button to confirm minute selection c2 BIE BEER com Biel The clock is now set Note The P stays in Set the Date E Selectable Categories l Press the A Or xy buttons until e even after setup SET DATE is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit 2 Press the button to set the date 10 30 Pm 3 Press the A or W buttons to adjust the R month Mi PT Ti Li 4 Press the amp button to confirm month THAT Ed selection f 5 Press the A or W buttons to adjust the v 5 A day 6 Press the 9 button to c
22. o frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee 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 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 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standardls Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 25 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
23. onfirm day selection 7 Press the A or W buttons to adjust the J Q year L I 8 Press the 684 button to confirm year selection 5 ai a The date is now set To select between standard units mph F etc or metric units kph C etc 1 6 Press the A or VY buttons until SET UNITS is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit Press the 84 button to set the unit preference Press the A or W buttons to select STAND for standard or METRIC for metric units Press the g button to confirm your selection Next you will see WIND MPH Press the A or W buttons to select MPH KPH or KNOTS for wind speed units Press the 9 button to confirm your selection Units are now set Set Language To select between English default or French for the display unit language 1 Press the A or Y buttons until SET LANG is displayed on the 2 Press the button to set the language preference Selectable Category part of the display unit a us CD L FALA 4m ste ai lt Q IC gt 12 38 MT TI LL LI ML MELI neon v v9 A 3 Press the A or W buttons to select the desired language 4 Press the 3 button to confirm your selection Language is now set Note Display unit reverts to English language when display unit runs
24. or sensor Next set the USB mode on the display unit Set to mode 3 for full PC Connect functionality or see page 13 for a description of all available USB modes o000000000 6 Select the SAME USB mode in the PC Connect software that you chose on your display unit PC Connect is now ready for use Please note that it may take up to 1 minute for the PC Connect software to begin receiving data from the display unit 14 OPERATION Using the Professional 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 with pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location STORM PARTLY RAIN SNOW CHANCE OF MIXED LIKELY CLOUDY CLOUDY LIKELY LIKELY RAIN amp SNOW y I g i LEIS View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons Weather Select Heat Index Features weather data groups shown at right To change Dew Point Weather Select category press th
25. out of power or is reset 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 AD 5 in 1 Sensor Placement A The 5 in 1 sensor is designed to remain outdoors all year long 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 away 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 SP
26. splay unit to improve accuracy Calibration improves accuracy when 5 in 1 sensor placement or environmental factors impact your data accuracy 1 Choose the weather category you wish to calibrate by pressing the A or W buttons until the category is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display unit 2 Press AND HOLD the A or W buttons and the 3 button all at the same time for 15 20 seconds The display unit beeps and all display data is hidden except for the value being calibrated ze calibrate and arrows appear next to the value being calibrated 23 3 Press the A or W buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual reading 4 Press the 3 button to confirm the calibration adjustment Note The icon remains illuminated next to calibrated oc T values Wa lt Calibrate the Rain Gauge The rain gauge on the 5 in 1 sensor can be calibrated to improve accuracy Items Needed 5 in 1 sensor display unit plastic cup pin screw driver 1 First ensure 5 in 1 sensor is perfectly level using built in bubble level 2 Place display unit close so you can monitor it during calibration 3 Make a pin hole in the bottom of a plastic cup Hold the cup over the rain gauge and fill it with exactly 1 cup 80z of water allowing the water to drip into the rain gauge You should hear the internal buckets tip and see water drain through the rai
27. sure the rain gauge stabilizer plastic tab has been removed from the bottom of the sensor see page 7 e Clear debris such as leaves out of the rain collector funnel and debris screen Calibrate the Rain Gauge see page 24 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 e Check location of the sensor Ensure it s mounted a readings minimum of 5 ft in the air with no obstructions around it within several feet e Ensure wind cups are spinning freely If they hesitate or stop try lubricating with graphite powder or spray lubricant Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries may need to be replaced 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 USB connectivity not working Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries may need to be replaced 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 Display screen not working 21 Troubleshooting Confirm the status readout in PC Connect software on your PC indicates that data was uploaded OK Make certain you created an account or logged into your existing account on www acu link com and th
28. the A B C Switch cause alkaline batteries to function tess improperly Use lithium batteries in ake the A B C ult non c the 5 in 1 sensor for temperatures attery compartment vet the A B below 4 F 20 C switch to A B or C You must select the same letter choices for both the 1 Slide off the battery sensor and the display unit in order compartment cover for the units to synchronize 2 Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as Install or Replace Batteries shown Follow the polarity Batteries MUST be installed for diagram in the battery this product to operate AcuRite EOMPOEIMENE recommends high quality alkaline 3 Replace the battery cover or lithium batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended Locate and remove the rain gauge stabilizer plastic tab taped into the bottom of the sensor The rain gauge will not function until this is removed Remove Rain Gauge Stabilizer The 5 in sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions Cold temperatures can LITHIUM E T AO F 4000 70 158 F S ATS UI were 70 C 1589F A B C Switch Set to match display unit Rain Gauge Stabilizer Install Batteries Remove and discard 4 AA Batteries Display Unit Setup 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
29. us in any of the following ways O 877 221 1252 info chaney inst com 24 7 support at www AcuRite com Installation Videos Instruction Manuals Replacement Parts IMPORTANT PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive year warranty protection www AcuRite com Limited One Year Warranty At AcuRite we proudly uphold our commitment to quality technology Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase We recommend that you visit us at www AcuRite com for the fastest way to register your product However product registration does not eliminate the need to retain your original proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty benefits Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item s Any product which under normal use and service is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney and at its sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by
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