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La Crosse Technology WS-7136U manual

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    WS-7136U Wireless 433 MHz Temperature Station Instruction Manual[...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents 3 Additional Equipment 4 Quick Setup 5-9 Detailed Setup Guide Battery Installation 10-12 Setting the Time For mat 13 Setting the Temp. For mat 13-14 Setting the Time 14-15 Features Mi ni mum a n d M ax imu m Temperatures 16-17 Resetting Minimum and Ma xi mum T emp e ra tu re s 17 Adding additiona[...]

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    3 INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The indoor temperature station (Figure 1) 2. The remote temperature sensor (TX6U) and mounting bracket. (Figure 2) 3. Mounting hardware. 4. Instruction Manual and Warranty Card. Figure 1 Figure 2[...]

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    4 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. 1 Philips screwdriver. 2. 2 Fresh AAA 1.5V batteries. (for the indoor temperature station) 3. 2 Fresh AA 1.5V batteries. (for the temperature sensor)[...]

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    5 QUICK SETUP Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the indoor temperature station and remote temperature sensor 3 to 5 feet apart. 2. Batteries should be out of all units for 10 minutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first, then into the indoor temperature station . (All rem[...]

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    6 In this time the indoor temperature station and remote temperature sensor will start to talk to each other and the display will show both the indoor temperature and an outdoor temperature. If the indoor temperature station does not display both the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature after the 15 minutes please retry the set up as show[...]

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    7 Notes on Outdoor Sensor Placement The remote temperature sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. Fog and mist will not harm your remote temp/humidity sensor but direct rain must be avoided. The remote temperature sensor has a range of 80 feet. Any walls that the signal will have to pass through will reduce distance. An outdoor wall or wind[...]

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    8 To complete the set up of your indoor temperature station after the 15 minutes have passed, please follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 5 seconds. Note: A “12h” or “24h” will appear on the top line. (“12h” for AM/PM, “24h” for military time) a. To change between “12h” and “24h” press and relea[...]

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    9 and release the “SET” button once. 3. An hour will now be flashing. a. Press and release the “RESET/+” button until the correct hour is shown. Note: When in the 12h mode “PM” is displayed in the upper left corner of the display between noon and midnight. During the AM hours this area will be blank. b. When the correct hour is shown, p[...]

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    10 Battery compartment DETAILED SETUP GUIDE I. BATTERY INSTALLATION A. REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 1. Remove the mounting bracket. 2. Remove battery cover. 3. Observing the correct polarity, install 2 AA batteries—make sure they do not spring free, or start-up problems may occur. 4. Replace cover. Battery cover[...]

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    11 B. INDOOR TEMPERATURE STATION Note: After the batteries are installed, DO NOT press any buttons for 15 minutes. This may interfere with the signals, causing temperatures to register incorrectly. 1. Remove the battery cover on the backside. To do this, push up and pull out. 2. Observing the correct polarity, install 2 AAA batteries. 3. Replace ba[...]

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    12 indoor temperature in the INDOOR LCD and outdoor temperature in the OUTDOOR LCD. II. PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE The programming sequence and default (factory) settings for the indoor temperature station is as follows: 1. Time Format (default 12h) 2. Temperature Format (default ° F) 3. Time-Hour (default 12) 4. Time-Minute (default 00) Programming Not[...]

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    13 III. SETTING THE TIME FORMAT 1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 5 seconds. 2. “12:h” will begin to flash. 3. Press and release the “RESET/+” button to select y our desired time format. 4. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the temperature format setting or wait 15 seconds for the display to return to the normal [...]

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    14 5. Press and release the “RESET/+” button to select your desired temperature format. 6. Press and release the “S ET” button to advance to the time setting or wait 15 seconds for the display to return to the normal mode. V. SETTING THE TIME 1. Press and hold the “ SET” button for 5 seconds. 2. “12:h” will begin to flash. 3. Press [...]

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    15 move to the minute setting. 7. The minutes will begin to flash. 8. Press and release the “RESET /+” button to set the minutes. 9. Press and release the “S ET” button to advance to the time setting or wait 15 seconds for the display to return to the normal mode. Note: There is “PM” displayed to the left of the hour when between noon a[...]

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    16 FEATURES A. MINIMUM AND MAX IMUM TEMPERATURES 1. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button, “MIN” appears above and to the right of each temperature and the recorded minimum temperatures are displayed along with the time of the recorded minimum outdoor temperature. 2. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button to toggle to the maximum tem[...]

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    17 temperature and the recorded maximum tempera t ure s a re di spl a y ed along with the time of the recorded maximum outdoor temperature. Please note that the flashing time is the tim e of the recorded outdoor temperature minimum or maximum. B. RESETTING THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE S To reset both the minimum and maximum temperat ure s—[...]

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    18 additional remote sensor units with the WS-7136U. These extra 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, the TX3UP will monitor the temperature via a probe for use in po[...]

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    19 1. It is necessary to remove the batteries from all units currently in operation. 2. Remove the battery covers to all remote sensor units. 3. Place all remote sensor units in a numeric sequential order. 4. In sequential order, install batteries (follow the same battery installation procedures seen in section “I” of the Detailed Set-Up Guide)[...]

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    20 D. VIEWING AND OPERATING WITH MULTIPLE REMOTE SENSOR UNITS 1. To view the temperature of a different remote sensor unit, press and release the “CH” button. A shift from one “boxed” number to the next should be observed in the OUTDOOR LCD. 2. To view the Mi ni mum/ Ma xi mum temperature: first select from which remote temperature sensor t[...]

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    21 MOUNTING Note: To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting in direct sunlight. We recommend that you mount the remote temperature sensor on an outside North- facing wall. The sending range is 80ft; obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal objects will reduce the range. Place both units in their desired location temporarily to[...]

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    22 B. THE TEMPERATURE STATION 1. The indoor temperature station comes with the table stand already mounted. If you wish to use the table-stand, all that is required is to place the indoor weather station in your desired location. 2. To wall mount: a) Remove the table stand by pulling down on the stand from the rear and rotating forward. b) Fix a sc[...]

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    23 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: Replace batteries Problem: No outdoor temperature is displayed. Solution: 1) First try to re-establish communication between the remote sensor and indoor temp[...]

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    24 3) Once the system has been reset and you have a temperature reading from the sensor, temporarily place the remote temperature sensor in the previous location. Note: If there is an outdoor temperature displayed when the two units are close together there was either too much distance between the two units previously or some type of interference t[...]

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    25 Problem: Temperatures do not match if units are placed next to each other. Solution: Each temperature sensor is manufactured to be accurate to within 2 degree plus or minus and under normal conditions. It is possible for two temperature sensors to be as m uch as 4 degrees different. The difference can be exaggerated further because the temperatu[...]

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    26 compensate for the above factors and obtain an accurate comparison. MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units. • Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings. • Do not sub[...]

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    27 SPECIFICATIONS Transmitting Frequency 433MHz Measuring Range - Temperature Indoor Temperature Station: Indoor 32 ° F to 140 ° F with 0.1 ° F resolution. Indoor Temperature Station: Outdoor -21.8 ° F to 156.2 ° F with 0.1 ° F resolution. Temp accuracy +/- 2 ° F Temperature Checking In terval Indoor: Every 10 seconds Outdoor: Three times in[...]

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    28 Indoor Temperature Station 2 x AAA, 1.5V Dimensions: (H x W x D) Indoor Temperature Station 4.75” x 3.15” x 0.85” (excluding table stand) (120 x 80 x 21.8 mm) Remote Temperature Sensor 5.04” x 1.57” x 0.9” (128 x 40 x 23 mm) Battery life Approximately 1 year WARRA NTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-y ear limited w[...]

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    29 purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s aut horized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or recondit ioned parts or products if found to be defective dur ing the limited warranty period specified above. All repla[...]

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    30 (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorativ e surface; (4) damage result ing from failure to follow instructions contained in y our owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone ot her than an auth[...]

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    31 may also have other rights spec ific to y our State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental dam ages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to y ou. For warranty w ork, technic al support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610 Fax:[...]

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    32 interference, and (2) th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. Freq. 433.92 MHz La Crosse Technology Made in China WS-7136U FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver) OMO-01TX (Sensor) 081303 All rights reserved. This handbook mu st not be reproduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplic[...]