La Crosse Technology Wireless Temperature Station WS-7013TWC manual

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    Quick Start for your WS-7013U Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteri es and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor station and outdo or remote 3 to 5 ap art. 2. Batteri es shoul d be out of bot h uni t s fo r 1 0 m i nut es. 3. Place the batteries into the outdoor remot e first then into the indoor station. (All out door rem otes must be[...]

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    1 7, 0 ( WS-7013U Wireless 433 MHz Temperature Station Instruction Manual[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents 1 Quick Setup 2 Detailed Setup Guide Battery Installation 3-4 Setting the Time 5 Selecting Units of Measurement 6 Features Minimum and Ma ximum Temperatures 6-7 Resetting Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 7 Additional remote control senders (optional) 7-10 Mounting 10-11 Troubleshooting 12-14 Main[...]

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    1 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The Indoor Temperature Station (Figure 1) 2. The Remote Control Sensor (TX2U) and mounting bracket. (Figure 2) 3. 3 each, 1/2” Philips screws. 4. One strip of double sided adhesive tape. 5. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. 1 Philips screwdriver. 2. 2 Fresh AAA 1.5V batteries. [...]

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    2 QUICK SETUP 1. Insert two AAA batteries into the Remote Control Sender. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the Indoor Temperature Station. 3. Wait 5-6 minutes, or until the outdoor temperature is displayed in the OUTDOOR LCD of the Temperature Station. 4. Set the Time 5. Mount units. (See complete instructions for details). Note: The Remote Control[...]

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    3 DETAILED SETUP GUIDE I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. REMOTE CONTROL SENDER 1. Remove the mounting bracket. 2. Remove battery cover 3. Observing the correct polarity , install 2 AAA batteries—make sure they do not spring free, or start-up problems may occur. Replace cover. B. TEMPERATURE STATION Note: After the batteries are installed, DO NOT press a[...]

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    4 7, 0 ( 1. Remove the battery cover on the backside. To do this, pus h up and pull out. 2. Observing the correct polarity , install 2 AA batteries. 3. Replace battery cover. 4. Wait 5-6 minutes or until both indoor and outdoor temperatures are shown on the Indoor Temperature Station. 5. The Temperature Station should now show: “-:- -” in the T[...]

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    5 II. TIME A. SETTING THE TIME 1. Press and hold the SET button for 1 second. “12h” will appear in the TIME LCD. 2. Use the MIN/MAX button to select either 12h time (am/pm) or 24h time 3. Press the SET button 2 times, the hour will flash in the upper left corner. 4. Press the MIN/MAX button to set the hours, press the SET button, and press the [...]

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    6 III. UNITS OF TEMPERATURE MEASURE A. SELECTING UNITS OF MEASUREM ENT 1. Press and hold the SET button for 1 second. 2. Press the SET button again. “ ° F” will appear in the TIME LCD. 3. Press the MIN/MAX button to shift between ° F and ° C. 4. Press the SET button twice to activate settings. IV. FEATURES A. MINIMUM AND MAX IM UM TEMPERATUR[...]

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    7 time of occurrence of the value for outdoor temperature will also flash. B. RESETTING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERA TUR ES 1. To reset both the minimum and maximum te mpe rature s—pre ss and hold the RESET/+ button for 4 seconds. C. ADDING ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROL SENDERS (OPTIONAL) 1. The WS-7013U is able to receive signals from 3 different[...]

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    8 display the temperature on its LCD, and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature via a probe for use in pools, spas, etc. 2. Note: When setting up multiple units it is importa n t to remove the batteries from all existing units in operation, then to insert batte rie s first into all the Remote Control Sender units , and in n umer ic sequen ce. Seco[...]

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    9 procedures seen in section I. A) of the Detailed Set-Up Guide). 7. Install batteries into the Indoor Temperature Station. 8. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and operating instructions. D. VIEWING AND OPERATING WITH MULTIPLE REMOTE CONTROL SENDER UNITS 1. To view the temperature of a different Remote Control Sender unit, press the[...]

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    10 minimum an d ma xi mum out door temperature. 3. To rese t the Minimum/ Ma xi mum readings press and the MIN/MAX button for four seconds. V. MOUNTING A. Note: To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting in direct sunlight. We recommend that y ou mount the Sender on an outside North-facing wall. The sending range is 80ft; obstacles s uch[...]

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    11 1. The Indoor Temperature Station comes with the table s tand already mounted. If y ou wish to use the table- stand, all that is required is to place the Indoor Temperature Station in an appropriate location. 2. To wall mount, remo ve the table stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward. a) Fix a screw (not includ[...]

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    12 TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For problems not solved, please contact La Crosse Technology via e-mail or phone, or visit our website, www.lacrossetechnology.com Problem: The LCD is faint Solution: 1) Replace batteries Problem: No outdoor temperature is display e d. Solution: 1) Remove all batteries, reinsert into sender first, and then display . 2) Plac[...]

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    13 Solution: Each temperature sens or is manufactured to be accurate to within 1 degree plus or minus and under normal conditions; so two sensors could be as much as 2 degrees different. However, the difference can be exaggerated further because the sensors are designed for different working environments. The indoor sensor is less responsive to amb[...]

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    14 MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Extreme temp eratures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean display s and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings. • Do not submerge in water. • Do not subject the units to unnecessary heat o[...]

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    15 SPECIFICATIO NS Transmitting Frequency 433MHz Measuring Temp eratures Temperature Station: Indoor 32 ° F to 156.2 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution. (0 ° C to 69.0 ° C with 0.1 ° C resolution). Temperature Station: Outdoor -21.8 ° F to 156.2 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution. (-29.9 ° C to 69.0 ° C with 0.1 ° C resolution). Temp accuracy +/- 1 ?[...]

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    16 Dimensions: (L x W x H) Temperature Station 2.75 x .92 x 4.3 in. (excluding table stand) (90 x 23.6 x 110 mm). Remote Control Sender 2.32 x 0.86 x 2.55 in. (59 x 22 x 65 mm). Battery life Approximately 1 y ear. WA RRA NTY INFORM A TION La Crosse Technology, Ltd prov ides a 1-year limited warranty on this produc t against manufacturing defects in[...]

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    17 herein, with new or recondit ioned parts or products if found to be defective dur ing 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. Replacem ent parts and products assume the remaining original warranty , or ninety ([...]

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    18 alterations by someone ot her than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd aut horized serv ice center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product w as not intended or (8) the products inability to receiv e a signal due to any source of interference.. This wa rranty cov ers only ac tual defects w ithin the[...]

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    19 For warranty work, technic al support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blv d. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax: 608.796.1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) web: www. la c r os s e t e c hnology.com[...]

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    20 FCC DISCLAIMER This device com p lies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device m ay not cause harm ful interference, and (2) this device m ust accept any interference received, including interference that m ay cause undesired operation. Freq. 433. 92 MHz La Crosse T echnology Made in Ch[...]