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  • Page 1

    1 WS-9117U Wireless 433 MHz Temperature Station Instruction Manual[...]

  • Page 2

    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Inventory of Contents 3 Quick Setup 4-8 Detailed Setup Guide Battery Installation 9-11 Setting the Time 11-12 Selecting Units of Measurement 12-13 Features Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 13 Resetting Minimum and Maximum Temperatures 13-14 Additional remote temperature sensors (optional) 14-16 Mounting 17-18 Troubles[...]

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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. 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 batteri[...]

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    4 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 shoul d be out of both units for 10 m inutes. 3. Place the batteries into the remote temperature sensor first then into the indoor temperat ure station. (All r[...]

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    5 In this time the indoor temperature station and rem ote tem perature sensor will start to talk to each other and the display will show both the indoor temperature and an out door temperat ure. If the indoor tem perature station does not display bot h temperat ures after the 10 minutes pl ease retry the set up as stated above. After both i ndoor a[...]

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    6 of resistance. Your distance plus resistance should not exceed 80 ft. in a straight line. 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 15 minutes have passed please follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the “SET/CH” bu[...]

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    7 b. When you have your choice shown on the display press and release the “SET/CH” button once. 2. Degree Fahrenh eit will now sho w . a. To change between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and release the “MIN/MAX” button. b. When you have your choice shown on the display press and release the “SET/CH” button once. 3. An hour w ill n o w b[...]

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    8 the word TIME when in the PM hours. During the AM hours this area will be blank. b. When the correct hour is shown, press and release the “SET/CH” button once. 4. A minute will now be flashin g . a. Press and release the “MIN/MAX” button u ntil the correct minutes are displayed. Press and release the “SET/CH” button once more and you [...]

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    9 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. Replace cover.[...]

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    10 B. INDOOR TEMPERATURE STATION Note: After the batteries are installed, DO NOT press any buttons. This may interfere with the signals, causing temperatures to register incorrectly. 1. Remove the battery cover on the backside. 2. Observing the correct polarity, install 2 AAA batteries. 3. Replace battery cover. 4. Wait 15 minutes before pressing a[...]

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    11 5. The indoor temperature station should now show: “-:- -” in the TIME LCD, and temperatures in the INDOOR and OUTDOOR LCD’s. II. TIME A. SETTING THE TIME 1. Press and hold the “ SET/CH” button for 5 second, “12h” will appear in the TIME LCD. 2. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button to select either 12h time (am/pm) or 24h ti[...]

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    12 5. Press and release the “SET/CH” button to move to the minute setting 6. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button to set the minutes. 7. Press and release the “ SET/CH” button to activate the clock. Note: When in 12h mode, there is only a “PM” display, which appears under “TIME.” If there is no display here it is AM. Make sur[...]

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    13 3. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button to shift between ° F and ° C. 4. Press and release the “SET/CH” button twice to activate settings. IV. FEATURES A. MINIMUM AND MAX IMUM TEMPERATURES 1. Press and release the “ MIN/MAX” button, “MIN” appears in the temperature LCD’s and the recorded minimum temperat ure s a re display[...]

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    14 seconds. C. ADDING ADDITIONAL REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSORS (OPTIONAL) 1. The WS-9117U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote temperature sensors. Following are some brief instructions for the basic set-up of remote temperature sensor units with the WS-9117U. These extra sensors can be purchased through the same dealer as this unit, or [...]

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    15 remote tempe rature se nsor units, and in numeric sequen ce. Second, ins tall batteries into the indoor temperatur e station. Transmission problems will arise if this is not done correctly and if the total time for set-up exceeds 6 minutes. 2. It is necessary to remove the batteries from all units currently in operation. 3. Remove the battery co[...]

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    16 D. VIEWING AND OPERATING WITH MULTIPLE REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR UNITS 1. To view the temperature of a different remote temperature sensor unit, press and release the “SET/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[...]

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    17 V. 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 before perm[...]

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    18 that is required is to place the indoor temperature station in an appropriate location. 2. To wall mount, remove the table stand. To do this, pull down on the stand from the rear and rotate forward. a) Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall, and place the indoor temperature station onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside.[...]

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    19 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) Remove all batteries, reinsert into remote temperature sensor first, and then int[...]

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    20 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 temperature sensors could be as much as 2 degrees different. However, the difference can be exaggerated further because the temperature se[...]

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    21 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 submerge in water. • Do not subject the units to unnecessary heat or [...]

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    22 SPECIFICATIONS Transmitting Frequency 433MHz Measuring Temperatures Indoor Temperature Station: Indoor 32 ° F to 140 ° F with 0.2 ° F resolution. (0 ° C to 69.0 ° C with 0.1 ° C resolution) Indoor 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[...]

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    23 Temperature Station Dimensions: (H x W x D) Indoor Temperature Station 5 x 2.25 x 1 in (excluding table stand) (125 x 58 x 23 mm) Remote Temperature Sensor 5 x 1.5 x 1 in (128 x 40 x 23 mm ) Battery life Approximately 1 year WARRA NTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-y ear limited warranty on this produc t against manufacturing[...]

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    24 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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    25 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 authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd aut horized servi[...]

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    26 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: 608.796.1020 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty w ork) sales@lacrossetechnology[...]

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    27 Freq. 433.92 MHz La Crosse Technology Made in China WS-9117U FCC ID: OMO-01RX (Receiver), OMO-01TX (sensor) 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 [...]