La Crosse Technology S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station Instructions Manual

La Crosse Technology S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station

Description

The Wireless Color Weather Station, with accurate, real-time backyard weather, is now available. Trend-driven animated color forecasts respond to shifting barometric pressure. Achieving a comfortable and healthy living environment with the aid of an indoor comfort indicator may even result in heating expense savings. With high and low alarm settings, track in-and-out temperature changes. On a single easy-to-read color display with adjustable brightness, measure in and out temperature and humidity with daily min/max records.

Initial Setup

• Step 1: Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the TX141TH-Bv2 sensor. Observe the correct polarity.
• Step 2: Insert the 5.0-volt AC adapter (included) into the forecast station.
• Step 3: (Optional) Insert 3 AAA batteries (not included) into the forecast station.
• Step 4: After 5 minutes, place the sensor outside in a shaded location. The maximum transmission range is 300 ft.  (91 meters).

Note: If the outdoor temperature area shows dashes after 3 minutes, hold the HEAT/DEW button on the weather station to search for the sensor. Press the TX button on the sensor to send a signal.

LCD Features

BUTTONS

(Down) Button

Setting

• Press to decrease values during setting.
• Hold 2 seconds to quickly adjust values.

Default Time Display

• Press to display minimum temperature/humidity.
• Hold 2 seconds to clear minimum temperature/humidity memory.

Temperature Alert

• Press to disarm alerts

TIME SET Button Default Time Display

• Press to start or stop a WWVB time signal search
• Hold for 3 seconds to set time/calendar, etc.

Snooze/Light (Hi-Low-Off) Button

Default Time Display

• Press to change the LCD backlight brightness. HI/LOW/OFF
• Press to activate the backlight for 10 seconds (without the adaptor). Time Alarm-
• Press to activate the snooze function when alarming

HEAT/DEW Button

Default Time Display

• Press once to view Heat Index.
• Press twice to view Dew Point.
• Hold to search for Outdoor sensor.

(UP) Button

Setting

• Press to increase the values during setting.
• Hold 2 seconds to quickly adjust values.

Default Time Display

• Press to view maximum temperature/humidity.
• Hold 2 seconds to clear maximum temperature/humidity memory.

Temperature Alert

• Press to arm alerts

ALERT Button

Default Time Display-

• Press to toggle between Outdoor High Alert, Outdoor Low Alert, Indoor High Alert and Indoor Low Alert.
• Hold to enter Alert setting

ALARM Button

Default Time Display

• Press once to show alarm time
• Hold for 2 seconds enter alarm setting mode

Alarm Mode

• Press to activate or deactivate time alarm.

SET TIME, DATE, ETC.

1. Hold the TIME SET button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust values.
3. Press the TIME SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item.

Setting Order

1. WWVB time signal (On/Off)
2. Time Zone – 7 time zones
3. DST (Daylight Saving Time On/Off)
4. 12/24-hour time format
5. Hour
6. Minutes
7. Year
8. Month
9. Date

Fahrenheit/Celsius

WWVB Time On/Off

Time Zone

DST ON/OFF

12/24 Time Format

Hours

Minutes

Year

Month

Date

Fahrenheit/Celsius

Press the TIME SET button to exit or wait 20 seconds.

BACKLIGHT (HI/LO/OFF)

When Using A/C Power (For Constant Light):

• Press the HI/LOW/OFF button to adjust the backlight.

When Using Battery Power Only:

• Press the HI/LOW/OFF button for a 10-second backlight.

Indoor Comfort Indicator

The indoor comfort display reads the indoor humidity to determine comfort level. The weather station will display one of five indicators:

Animated Color Forecast Icons

Animated forecast icons use changing atmospheric pressure to predict weather conditions for the next 12 hours with 70-75% accuracy.

Intelligent Weather Forecast

This station learns; please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration. This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.

• The forecast station samples the barometric pressure every twelve minutes.
• These samples are averaged hourly and daily and then stored in nonvolatile memory.
• The three-hour pressure icon change is based on the last four average hourly readings.

The icons forecast the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy as each icon indicates.

Forecast Tendency Indicators

Working with the forecast icons, the tendency indicators let you know if the weather is improving, steady or worsening.

Temperature Alerts

The forecast station offers individual, programmable high and low-temperature alerts. Hold the ALERT button for five seconds, until the forecast station beeps, to select and set temperature alert values. Each alert value will flash separately during alert set mode.

• The OUTDOOR HIGH alert will flash. Press the▼or▲buttons to set the alert value, and press the ALERT button to confirm. Then press the ALERT button again and switch to the OUTDOOR LOW setting.
• The OUTDOOR LOW alert will flash. Press the▼or▲buttons to set the alert value, and press the ALERT button to confirm. Then press the ALERT button again and switch to the INDOOR HIGH setting.
• The INDOOR HIGH alert will flash. Press the▼or▲buttons to set the alert value, and press the ALERT button to confirm. Then press the ALERT button again and switch to the INDOOR LOW setting.
• The INDOOR LOW alert will flash. Press the▼or▲buttons to choose the value, and press the ALERT button to confirm and exit.

Note: After selecting temperature alert values use the next step to turn individual alerts ON or OFF.

Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts

In normal time mode, press and release the ALERT button to toggle between:

• Outdoor HI
• Outdoor Lo
• Indoor HI
• Indoor LO
• Press the ▲ button to arm the selected alert.
• The alert bell appears when each alarm is activated.
• Press the ▼ button to disarm the selected alert.
• OFF will show in the Alerts area if no alert is active.

Temperature Alert Sounds

• When a temperature alert sounds, the corresponding alert bell will flash.
• The alert beeps once every minute until the temperature is out of alert range.
• Press any button to stop the alert. The alert bell will still show.
• Disarm Alert: In normal mode, hold and release the ALERT button to select the alert to disarm. With HI or LO alert selected, press the ▼ button to disarm the alert.

Search For Outdoor Sensor

• Hold the HEAT/DEW button to search for the outdoor sensor.
• The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is received or for 3 minutes if no signal is available.

Max/Min Temperatures

The forecast station provides the daily minimum and maximum temperatures each day starting at midnight (12:00 AM). The Forecast station automatically resets the min/max temperatures at midnight (12:00 AM).

• View MIN data:   Press and release the▼button to view the minimum Indoor and Outdoor Temperatures.
• Reset MIN data:   Hold the▼button for five seconds and the Indoor and Outdoor Minimum Temperatures will be reset.
• View MAX data:   Press and release the▲button to view the maximum Indoor and Outdoor Temperatures.
• Reset MAX data:   Hold the▲button for five seconds and the Indoor and all Outdoor Maximum Temperatures will be reset.
  Note: The temperature areas will show dashes briefly and then return to current temperatures.

Heat Index/Dew Point

The HEAT/DEW button toggles between Heat Index, Dew Point, and Mold Risk. Each feature will display for 10 seconds then return to default display if the button is not pressed again.

View Heat Index: From a normal display, press the HEAT/DEW button once and Heat Index will show in place of the outdoor temperature.

Note: Heat index will be the same number as the temperature until the outdoor temperature is above 80 °F (26.7°C).

View Dew Point Temperature: From a normal display, press the HEAT/DEW button twice and Dew Point will show place of the outdoor temperature.

Note: Dew Point is lower than the actual temperature.

Temperature Trend Icons

The temperature (2°F/1°C) and humidity (3% RH) trend indicators update every 30 minutes or less.

Manual WWVB Radio-Controlled Time Search

• Press and release the TIME SET button to start or stop a WWVB signal search.
• Reception Icon will flash

For information about WWVB visit:

www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm

Time Alarm

Hold the ALARM button for 5 seconds to enter the alarm time set mode.

1. The alarm hour digit will flash in the time display.
2. Press and release the ▼ or ▲ buttons to select the hour.
3. Press and release the ALARM button to set the minutes. The minute digits will flash.
4. Press and release the ▼ or ▲ buttons to select the minutes.
5. Confirm with the ALARM button and exit.
6. The bell icon will show indicating the alarm is active.
7. The bell icon will flash when the alarm is sounding.

Deactivate Time Alarm

1. Press and release the ALARM button once to show alarm time.
2. Press and release the ALARM button to deactivate the Alarm.
3. The bell icon will disappear indicating the alarm is no longer active.

Snooze

1. When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to trigger snooze alarm for 10 minutes. The snooze icon Zz will flash by the weekday when the snooze feature is active.
2. To stop alarm for one day, press ALARM button, while in snooze mode. The bell icon will remain solid.

Note: When the alarm sounds, it continues for 2 minutes and then shuts off completely.

Low Battery Icon

• When displayed in Outdoor Temperature section, replace batteries in the outdoor sensor.
• When displayed in Indoor Temperature section, replace batteries in the forecast station.

SPECIFICATIONS

Indoor

• Temperature Range: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• Humidity Range: 10%-99% (RH)
• Interval: About every 30 seconds

Outdoor

• Temperature Range: –    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)
  Note: Temperatures below – 20°F (-28.8°C) require Lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor.

• Humidity Range: 10%-99% (RH)

• Distance: Over 300 ft. (91 meters), RF 433MHz (open air)

• Interval: About every 50 seconds

Power

• Primary AC Power: AC6#: GPU280500150WA00, 5.0 Volt 150mA adapter include
• Optional: 3-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
• Battery Life: Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable batteries.

Dimensions

• Forecast Station: 6.16” W x 9.65” H x 0.925” D (156.5 x 245.1 x 23.5 mm)
• TX141TH-Bv2 Sensor: 5.11” H x 1.57″ W x 0.82″ D (129.8 x 40 x 20.8 mm)

Position The Forecast Station

The forecast station has a wide base to sit on a desk or table.

• For the best WWVB reception orientate the forecast station with the front of the back facing Ft. Collins, Colorado.
• Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones, gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers, etc.
• Place within range of the outdoor sensor.
• The maximum transmitting range in the open air is 300 feet (91 meters). Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the range.

Position Outdoor Sensor

• Mount the outdoor sensor on a north-facing wall or in any well-shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.
• The maximum transmitting range to the forecast station is over 300 feet (91 meters) in the open air, not including walls.

Care And Maintenance

• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium, or Rechargeable Batteries.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery suitable for the intended use.
• Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment when it is not to be used for an extended period.
• Promptly remove expired batteries.

Warranty And Support Information

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited-time warranty (from the date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.

Before returning a product, please contact our friendly customer support with questions or visit our online help (manuals and FAQS):

• Phone: 1-608-782-1610
• Online Product Support:www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
• Product Registration:www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register
• View full warranty details online at:www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf

Warranty Address:

• La Crosse Technology, Ltd 2830 S. 26th St. La Crosse, WI 54601

Protected under U.S. Patents:

• 5,978,738 | 6,076,044 |RE43903

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. In that case, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution!

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

All rights reserved. This manual may not be reproduced in any form, even in part, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical processes without the written permission of the publisher. This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any technical error or printing error, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are recognized.

FAQ’s

What is the purpose of the La Crosse Technology S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station?****

The La Crosse Technology S88907 is a weather station that provides you with accurate and up-to-date weather information, including forecasts, temperature, humidity, and other relevant data.

How does the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station display weather information?****

The S88907 features a color display that shows various weather data, such as indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, weather icons, forecast information, time, and date.

Does the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station provide weather forecasts?****

Yes, the S88907 provides weather forecasts based on the collected data, giving you a convenient overview of what to expect in terms of weather conditions.

Can the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station display both indoor and outdoor temperature?****

Yes, the S88907 displays both indoor and outdoor temperature, allowing you to monitor and compare the temperature inside your home and outside.

How does the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station collect outdoor temperature data?****

The S88907 comes with an outdoor temperature sensor that wirelessly transmits the data to the main display unit. The outdoor sensor is typically placed outside the house to measure the temperature accurately.

Does the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station include humidity measurements?****

Yes, the S88907 measures both indoor and outdoor humidity levels, providing you with insights into the moisture content of your environment.

Can the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station display time and date?****

Yes, the S88907 includes a built-in clock that displays the current time and date, making it a convenient addition to your home or office.

How far can the outdoor sensor be placed from the main display unit?****

The outdoor sensor of the S88907 can generally be placed up to a certain distance from the main display unit, usually around 300 feet (90 meters) in an open area. However, it is advisable to refer to the product manual for the specific range.

Does the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station have an alarm function?****

Yes, the S88907 has an alarm function that allows you to set alarms for various purposes, such as waking up in the morning or as a reminder for important events.

Is the S88907 Wireless Color Forecast Station easy to set up and use?****

Yes, the S88907 is designed to be user-friendly and easy to set up. It typically comes with clear instructions and intuitive controls, ensuring a hassle-free experience for users.

What batteries are required for the TX141TH-Bv2 sensor?****

2 AA batteries are required for the TX141TH-Bv2 sensor, which are not included in the package.

How far can the sensor transmit data to the forecast station?****

The maximum transmission range of the sensor is 300 ft. (91 meters).

What should I do if the outdoor temperature area shows dashes after 3 minutes?****

Hold the HEAT/DEW button on the weather station to search for the sensor. Press the TX button| on the sensor to send a signal.

How do I adjust the backlight of the forecast station?****

If using A/C power, press the HI/LOW/OFF button to adjust the backlight. If using battery power only, press the HI/LOW/OFF button for a 10-second backlight.

How does the indoor comfort indicator work?****

The indoor comfort display reads the indoor humidity to determine comfort level. The weather station will display one of five indicators.

How accurate are the animated color forecasts?****

The animated color forecasts use changing atmospheric pressure to predict weather conditions for the next 12 hours with 70-75% accuracy.

How do I search for the outdoor sensor?****

Hold the HEAT/DEW button to search for the outdoor sensor. The strength signal icon will animate until the sensor signal is received or for 3 minutes if no signal is available.

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