Acu-Rite 1500RX Weather Radio User Manual


 
9
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 (inches/hour). To toggle between Weather Select categories,
press the ““ button, located left of the Weather Select display area.
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 .03inhg or more.
Barometric Pressure
This weather center displays the current pressure with an indicator for
FALLING, STEADY, or RISING for the direction the pressure is trending.
MOSTLY
CLOUDY
SNOW
LIKELY
RAIN/SNOW
MIX LIKELY
CLOUDY
PARTLY
CLOUDY
RAIN
LIKELY
(flashing=stormy) (flashing=stormy)