Acu-Rite 1010 Weather Radio User Manual


 
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OPERATION
Using the Professional Weather Center
Learning Mode
Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in
pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude.
After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At
this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is
ready for superior weather prediction.
Weather Forecast
AcuRite’s patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast
of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from
the sensor in your backyard. It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy -
personalized for your exact location.
View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons
Weather Select
The Weather Select area on the display includes the following weather data
and calculations: heat index, dew point, wind chill, indoor temperature and
humidity, and rainfall rate (in./hour). To toggle between Weather Select
categories, press the “ “ button, located left of the Weather Select display
area.
Barometric Pressure
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This weath-
er forecaster displays the current pressure, direction it’s trending (FALLING,
STEADY, or RISING) and a pressure chart. The chart tracks and displays the
change in pressure so you can monitor the rate of change over time.
Rainfall Event
The rainfall feature tracks rain accumulation over all-time, the current month,
and current rainfall event. Current event clears when no rain registers for 8
hours OR no rain registers for 1 hour and pressure rises by .03 inhg or more.
SNOW
LIKELY
MOSTLY
CLOUDY
CLOUDY
PARTLY
CLOUDY
RAIN
LIKELY
(flashing=stor my)
RAIN/SNOW
MIX LIKELY
(flashing=stormy)