La Crosse Technology WD-3210U-CH manual

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 1 of 25 WD-3210 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner’s Manual WEATHER DIRECT® Presented by La Crosse Technology ® La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.weatherdirect.com 2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone 608-785-7935[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 2 of 25 T able of Content s Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. ............... 2  Congratulations ..............................................................................................................................[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 3 of 25 Factory Rese t of Wireless Display ................................................................................................. 16  FREE Trial of Expansion Op tions for 14 Days .............................................................................. 17  Four Addi tional Forecast Locations .....[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 4 of 25 Congratulations You have just purchased the world’s firs t Internet-Powered Weather Station. Weather Direct® uses the pow er of the Internet to de liver weather data and other important information tailored to you, because you are in control of the information it delivers. We understand that no one likes hav[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 5 of 25 The Gateway uses only 1 watt of power with a two year battery life on the Wireless Display and Temperature sensor . Since the Weather Direct® system works even when your computer is off, you save money on electricity. Included in the Box The WD-3210 4 Day Wireless Weather Forecaster is a complete Weather Direc[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 6 of 25 What Y ou Need to Get St arted: • High-speed Internet connection – cable, DSL or other broadband Internet service will work. • Router or broadband modem with built-in router. (c ontact your Internet service provider ISP for information on compatibility with their service) • If you have any questions abo[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 7 of 25 IMPORT ANT MESSAGE: Please DO NOT insert batteries into the Wireless Display or the Outdoor Sensor until instructed to do so. Connect the Gateway to an available LAN port on your network router with the LAN cable (included) and then power up the Gateway with the AC Adapter (included). Set Up your WD-3210  NO[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 8 of 25 Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options  NOTE: Move the Wireless Outdoo r Sensor into its intended location and wait for 10 minutes to make sure the outdoor temperature is still being received by the Wireless Disp lay. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wireles s Display to show the outdoor temperature.[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 9 of 25 If you require a longer LAN cable to mount the Gateway in a desired location, any standard Category 5 network cable will work, but a crossover cable may not work. Crossover cables designed to connect two computers without networking hardware may not work with your Gateway.  NOTE: Network cables us ually have[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 10 of 25 • Time and Date Set Automatically • Low Battery Indicator on the LCD and the web site for the Wireless Display and Outdoor Sensors • Expansion Options: 1. View Up To Five Forecast Locations on the Wireless Display 2. Receive Severe Weather Alerts T ime Setting on Wireless Display The Time Zone you select[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 11 of 25 2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking). 3. Replace the battery co mpartment cover on the unit. Press the “SNOOZE” Key on your Wi reless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time. The outdoor temperature will scroll on the bottom of the LCD.[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 12 of 25 Wireless Display Operation This section will teach you how to us e your Wireless Display once you have completed online registration. There ar e 5 control Keys located on the back of the Wireless Display: “SET”, “+”, “SNOOZE”, “ALARM” and “MODE”. The following information is divided into se[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 13 of 25 5. ROTATE Rotates between the four Micro Fo recasts and the Daily Forecast 6. NEXT SECTION Shows the forecast for the next six hour period so you can be prepared for the upcoming weather. If it was morni ng now, it would show the afternoon forecast. If it was evening now, it would show the night forecast, etc.[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 14 of 25 Change the Display Mode • Press the “SNOOZE” Key to cycle through the type of detailed weather information that will display below the forecast icons: 1. Sunshine Forecast 2. % Chance of Rain/Snow 3. Amount of Rain/Snow 4. Relative Barometric Pressure with Tendency Arrow 5. Wind Gust S peed and Direction[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 15 of 25 “SET” Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Ex pansion Option is Active Press the “SET” Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Exp ansion Option is active. The name of the location will appear briefly on the bo ttom of the LCD when it is selected. Weather data [...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 16 of 25  NOTE: You can silence an Acoustic We ather Warning by pressing any Key. Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4) 8. Press the “SET” Key until “Scr” flashes at the top and “SET SCROLL SPEED” scrolls across the bottom 9. The standard speed is set to “2” 10. There are four speeds available [...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 17 of 25  WARNING: Deleting the Wireless Display from a user acco unt on www.weatherdirect.com will erase the weather and other setup info rmation such as forecast lo cations from the Wirele ss Display. If you have trouble registering your Wirele ss Display after multiple attempts, you can try a Factory Reset. If yo[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 18 of 25 Display. Every press of the “SET” Ke y rotates through the list of available locations. Now you can keep an eye on the weather where your daughter goes to school, your favorite vacation spot, your parents’ house and more. Severe W eather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe W eather Alerts issued by [...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 19 of 25 Types of Severe Weather Al erts: Warnings Blizzard Heavy Rainfall Severe Thunderstorm Coastal Flood Heavy Snow Severe Wind Excessive Heat Heavy Snowfall Small Craft Flash Flood High Wind Special Marine Flood Hurricane Force Storm Freeze Ice Storm Tornado Frost Lake Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 20 of 25 Forecast Icons Explained There are two sets of icons presented on your Wireless Display, one for day and one for night. A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons. Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option.  NOTE: Trace precipitation will[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 21 of 25 Care and Maintenance • Extreme temperatures, vibrati on and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate readings. • Precautions shall be taken when handli ng the batteries. Injuries, burns, or property damage may be resulted if the batteries are in contact with conduct[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 22 of 25 T roubleshooting Visit www.weatherdirect.com/help for information on troubleshooting. S pecifications Temperature Range Indoor Range: 14.1°F to 100°F (-9.9°C to 37.7°C) Outdoor Range: -39.8°F to + 139.8°F (-39.8°C to 59.8°C) Update Interval: Every 4.5 seconds Battery Life Wireless Display (without Seve[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 23 of 25 Liability Disclaimer • The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any c onsequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. • This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temperature and weather forecast for the select[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 24 of 25 W arranty Information La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North Amer ica and only to the original p[...]

Version 1.1 - 11/12/2008 Page 25 of 25 PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORM ATION. THIS PR ODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages; ther efore the above exclusion of [...]