La Crosse Technology S98642 Weather Radio User Manual


 
Battery power: Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button and the backlight
will show for 8 seconds, when operating on batteries only.
ALARM
When the alarm sounds, it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely.
ALARM SET:
ALARM HOUR: Press and hold ALARM button to enter alarm time setting mode.
The Alarm Hour will flash. Use the +/RCC or -/°C/°F button to set the Hour. Press
and release the ALARM button.
ALARM MINUTE: The Alarm Minutes will flash. Use the +/RCC or -/°C/°F button
to set the Minutes. Press and release the ALARM button to exit.
ALARM ACTIVATION:
Press and release the ALARM button once to show Alarm Time.
Press and release the ALARM button repeatedly to activate or deactivate the
Alarm. The alarm icon appears when alarm is activated.
SNOOZE:
When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button to trigger snooze alarm for 10
minutes. The snooze icon Zz will flash when the snooze feature is active.
To stop alarm for one day, press ALARM button, while in snooze mode. The alarm
icon will remain solid.
USB CHARGE PORT:
The integrated USB charging port (on back) will charge devices when the Weather
Station is plugged into a power outlet.
Note: This is a power output (charging) port only. This
port will not supply power to the Weather Station.
Connect your existing USB charging cord for your
external device to the USB charging port on the
back of the Weather Station to begin to charge.
Charging times will vary. Note: Check that your
device will charge with the USB cord it came
with. Many USB cords are for data transfer only,
and cannot be used for charging.
Output: 1A maximum current USB.
Do NOT overload USB port.
IMPORTANT: When operating on a/c power, to avoid interference, the backlight
and USB charging port will turn off while the Weather Station searches for the
WWVB signal. The backlight will return after the 2-10 minute search (which occurs
during the late night or early morning hours). Then the USB charging port will
resume working.
MIN/MAX TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY DATA: The Weather Station shows daily
minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight (12:00 AM).
The station automatically resets the min/max temperatures at midnight (12:00 AM).
View MAX data: Press and release the MIN/MAX button once to view maximum
temperature and humidity values for indoor and outdoor data.
View MIN data: Press and release the MIN/MAX button twice to view minimum
temperature and humidity values for indoor or outdoor data.
Reset MIN/MAX data: Hold the MIN/MAX button for 5 seconds to reset all
min/max values.
HEAT INDEX: Heat Index combines the effects of heat (temperature) and humidity
to determine how the how hot it feels to a human being.
Note: Heat index will be the same number as the temperature
until the temperature is above 80 degrees °F (26.7° C).
View Heat Index: Press the HEAT/DEW button once and Heat
Index will show instead of the ambient temperature.
DEW POINT: Dew point is the saturation point of the air, or the temperature to
which the air has to be cooled in order to create condensation.
Note: Dew Point generally is lower than the temperature
reading.
View Dew Point: Press the HEAT/DEW button twice and Dew
Point will show instead of the ambient temperature.
LOW BATTERY:
When this icon appears in the indoor (IN) reading section, replace the batteries
in the Weather Station.
When this icon appears in the outdoor (OUT) readings section, replace the
batteries in the outdoor transmitter.
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS:
The Weather Station predicts weather condition of the next 12-hours based on the
change of atmospheric pressure with 70-75% accuracy. Note: As weather
conditions cannot be 100% correctly forecasted we are not responsible for any loss
caused by an incorrect forecast.
The weather station samples the barometric pressure every twelve minutes. These
samples are averaged hourly and daily then stored in nonvolatile memory.
The three hour pressure icon change is based off of the last four average hourly
readings.
As the weather station builds memory, it will compare the current average pressure
to the past forty day average pressure for increased accuracy. The longer the
station operates in one location the more accurate the forecast icons will be.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries
Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries
Do not expose the Weather Station to extreme temperatures, vibration or shock.
Keep Weather Station dry.
Clean Weather Station with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring
agents.
The Weather Station is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
The Weather Station is not to be used for medical purpose or for public
information, but is determined for home use only.
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice.
Improper use or unauthorized opening of housing will void the warranty.
If the unit does not work properly, change the batteries and/or check the a/c cord
connection.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Indoor:
Temperature Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range: 1%-99% (RH)
Interval: About every 30 seconds
Outdoor:
Range: Temperature, dew point, heat index
-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Alkaline Batteries: -20°F to 140°F (-28.8°C to 60°C)
Lithium Batteries: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Temperatures below - 20°F (-28.8°C)
require Lithium batteries in the outdoor transmitter
Humidity Range: 1%-99% (RH)
Distance: Over 200 ft. (60 meters) RF 433MHz (open air)
Interval: About every 50 seconds
Power:
Wireless Color Weather Station: 5-volt a/c power adapter (included)
Optional 3-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
TX14TH-LCD-B Transmitter: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
Battery Life:
TX14TH-LCD-B Transmitter:
Battery Life: Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable
battery brands for both Alkaline and Lithium batteries
Wireless Color Weather Station:
Battery Backup: Battery life is over 24 months when using the AC
adapter for primary power
USB:
Output: 1 Amp maximum current
Dimensions:
Receiver: 6.3" L x 2.75" W x 4.25" H (160 x 70 x 108 mm)
TX14TH-LCD-B Transmitter: 2.5" L x 1.42" W x 3.98" H (64 x 36 x 101 mm)
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 warranty
service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and
service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd
authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of
purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized 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 reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the
limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La
Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts
and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La
Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this
warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is
not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any
shipping charges incurred in getting the La Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse
Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return
shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.
The La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the
following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect
(including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during
shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory
or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in the
owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone
other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for
other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products
inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual
defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed
installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or
performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT 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 the State.
Some States do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above
exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or information
contact:
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
2817 Losey Blvd. S.
La Crosse, WI 54601
The complete instruction manual is available at:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/s98642
Protected under U.S. Patents:
5,978,738
6,076,044
6,597,990
Contact Support: 1-608-782-1610
Product Registration:
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
FCC Disclaimer:
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) the device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
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regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical
mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences.
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