La Crosse Technology WS-9004U manual

WS-9004U 915MHz WIRELESS RAIN GAUGE INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

2 CONTENTS 03 introduction 03 features 04 setting up 06 function keys 07 operations 08 maintenance 09 specifications 09 liability disclaimer 10 warranty information[...]

3 INTRODUCTION Thank You and Congratulations on yo ur purchase of this innov ative Wireless Rain Gauge for display of rainfall data through a wireless rainfall senso r. With 2 easy to use function keys, this uniqu e product is perfect for gardener s and weather buffs alike. Wireless Rain Gauge (Receiver) FEATURES • 915 MHz Instant Data Transfer: [...]

4 SETTING UP Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries; avoid rechargeable batteries. 1. Have the receiver and the rain gauge 3 to 5 feet apart. 2. Place the batteries into the rain gauge FIRST and next into the receiver. Observing the correct polarization, insert 2 “AAA” Alkaline Batteries into the compar tment at the back of the rain gauge an[...]

5 3. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 15 MINUTES. 4. All segments of the LCD will li ght up briefly. Then 0.00 inch will be displayed in both sections of the LCD. If the “0.00” is not displayed after a few seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them. 5. Place the rain gauge in an appropriate location. The [...]

6 Battery Change: It is recommended to replace the batteries in the unit approximately every 3 years to ensure optimum accuracy. FUNCTION KEYS The simple design of this product features 2 keys. RESET/+ Key: • Press for 5 seconds to reset the TOTAL rainfall data “0”. • Press and release to advance the value for the alarm. ALM/SET: • Press [...]

7 Light Rain/Heavy Rain Indicator The wireless rain gauge features 2 rain level indicators: Light Rain and Heavy Rain. Light Rain : Indicated by 3 clouds and rain with no animation. The Light Rain icon will appear if any rain is registered over the past 10 minutes. Heavy Rain : Indicated by 3 clouds with animated rain. The Heavy Rain Icon will appe[...]

8 Positioning the Rain Gauge Position the connected rain gauge outdoor to collect rainfall data. Ensure that the rain gauge is placed in a secure and flat location where it can properly collect properly rain quantity without obstruction. Ensure also that the rain gauge is securely mounted at the appropriate location otherwise it may not transmit ac[...]

9 MAINTENANCE • Avoid placing the units in locations prone to extreme temperatures, vibration and shock since these may cause damage and inaccurate readings. • When cleaning the display and casing of the Wireless Rain Gauge, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the casing and LCD. • Do not submer[...]

10 SPECIFICATIONS Rainfall Rainfall Alarm User defined from 0.05” to 4.00” over 24 hour period Rainfall Range 0.00” to 199.99” (total) Unit Display Inch Transmission Range 330 Feet Transmission 915 MHz, updating every 6 seconds Power Suppl y: Receiver: 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V. Rain Gauge: 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V. Battery life cycle: Approxima[...]

11 WARRANTY 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 America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive [...]

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