English dropdown-ico

La Crosse Technology WS-7208U manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the La Crosse Technology WS-7208U item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the La Crosse Technology WS-7208U item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the La Crosse Technology service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of La Crosse Technology WS-7208U.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the La Crosse Technology WS-7208U item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    WS-7208U Wireless 433 MHz Weather Station Instruction Manual [...]

  • Page 2

    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Quick Setup 3-5 Inventory of Contents 6-7 Detailed Setup Guide Battery Installation 8 Setting the Time 9 Features Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 10 Resetting Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 11 Adding additional remote temperature sensors (optional) 12-13 Weather Forecast 14 Weather Icons 15-16 Tendency Arrow 17 Mou[...]

  • Page 3

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

  • Page 4

    4 display will show both the indoor temperature and an outdoor temperature. If the indoor tem perature station does not display bot h temperat ures after the 10 minutes please retry the set up as stated above. After both i ndoor and outdoor tem peratures are displaye d for 10 minutes you can place your rem ote temperature sensor out doors and set y[...]

  • Page 5

    5 NOTE: Fog and mist will not harm your remote t emperature sensor but direct rain must be avoided. To complet e the set up of your indoor temperature station after the 10 minutes have passed please follow the steps in the detailed set up guide on page 8-9. INVENTORY OF CONTENTS 1. The indoor weather station (Figure 1) 2. The remote temperature sen[...]

  • Page 6

    6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included) 1. 1 Philips screwdriver. 2. 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries. 3. 2 Fresh AA Alkaline batteries DETAILED SETUP GUIDE Battery Installation Figure 2 Holder Figure 1 [...]

  • Page 7

    7 1. Install 2 AA batteries in the remote temperature sensor. Make sure they do not spring free, or start-up problems may occur. 2. Install 2 AA batteries in the indoor weather station. Do not press any buttons for at least ten minutes. Setting the time 1. Press and hold the “SET” key for 4 seconds. 2. The hour will flash. 3. Press and release [...]

  • Page 8

    8 6. Press and release the “+” key to advance the minutes. 7. Press and release the “SET” key to exit programming. FEATURES Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 1. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button, “MAX” appears between the indoor and remote temperatures. 2. The recorded maximum indoor and remote temperature is displayed. 3. Pres[...]

  • Page 9

    9 while viewing the minimum or maximum tempera t ure s. Resetting Min and Max Te mpe r atur e s To reset both t he mi ni mum a n d ma xi mum temperatures—press and hold the “MIN/MAX” button for 5 seconds. Adding Additional Remote Temperature Sensors (optional) The WS-7208U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors[...]

  • Page 10

    10 on its LCD, and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature of water or soil via a probe. When setting up multiple remote temperature sensors, it is important to remove the batteries from all existing units in operation, then to insert batteries first into all the remote temperature sensors. Second insta ll batteries into the indoor weather station a[...]

  • Page 11

    11 over time. The WS-7208UF averages pas t air-pressure readings to provide an accurate forecast, creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for 12-24 hours after the unit has been set-up, reset, or moved from one altitude to another (i.e. from one floor of a building to another floor). In areas where the weather is not affected by t[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Sunny —indicates that the weather is expected to improve (not that the weather will be sunny). Sun with Clouds — indicates that the weather is expected to be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds). Clouds with Rain — indicates that the weather is expected to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy). The weather icons c[...]

  • Page 13

    13 occur quickly. If the symbols do not change then the weather has not changed, or the change has been slow and gradual. Weather Tendency Arrows Other possible displays in the FORECAST LCD are 2 weather tendency arrows, one that points up (on the left side of the LCD) and one that points down (on the right side of the LCD). These arrows reflect cu[...]

  • Page 14

    14 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 before permanently mounting. Remote Temperature Sensor Remove the mounting bracket from the remote temperature sensor. Mount the bracket in the desired location with either screws or adhesive tap[...]

  • Page 15

    15 Using the integrated hanging hole on the back of the unit, slip indoor weather station over the screw and pull down to secure. 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 o[...]

  • Page 16

    16 straight-line signal is not passing through more than two or three walls. Problem: Temperatures do not match if units are placed next to each other. Solution: Each temperature sensor 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 di[...]

  • Page 17

    17 is difficult to 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[...]

  • Page 18

    18 SPECIFICATIONS Transmitting Frequency 433MHz Measuring Temperatures Indoor Weather Station 32 ° F to 156.2 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution (0 ° C to 69.0 ° C with 0.1 ° C resolution) Remote Temperature Sensor -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 ° F (+/- .5 °[...]

  • Page 19

    19 Indoor Weather Station 2 x AA, 1.5V Dimensions: (L x W x H) Indoor Weather Station 2.90 x 1.05 x 6.20 in. Remote Temperature Sensor 1.57 x 0.85 x 5.00 in. Battery life Approximately 1 year WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology provides a 1-year warr anty on this indoor weather station. Contact La Crosse Technology im mediately upon discovery[...]

  • Page 20

    20 batteries, or the indoor weather stations inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference. LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS INDOOR WEATHER STATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSE[...]

  • Page 21

    21 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) web: www.lacross ete chnology.com FCC DISCLAIMER This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm ful interference, and (2) th is device mu[...]

  • Page 22

    22 FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver), OMO-01TX (transmitter) THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.[...]