LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY 308-1415C Wireless Forecast Station User Guide

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY 308-1415C Wireless Forecast Station

Power Up

1. Insert 2-AA batteries into your Outdoor Sensor.
2. Insert the 5V Power Adapter into an outlet, and then plug it into the Power Jack on the back of the station. Optional: Insert 2 AA batteries for backup.
3. Once the sensor is reading to your station, place it outside in a shaded location to protect it from the sun’s heat.
   Watch our sensor mounting video: bit.ly/th_sensor_mounting
   Note: When your station is first powered on, it will automatically open the Settings Menu showing “HELLO SET UP TIME.” Use the instructions on the following page to adjust your station’s settings.

Settings Menu Important

1. Hold the button until the display changes, to enter the Settings Menu after the initial power up.
2. Press and release the + / – buttons to adjust values.
3. Press and release the button to confirm and move to next item.
4. Press and release the button anytime to save and exit the settings menu.

Settings Menu Order:

• Greeting “HELLO SET UP TIME” (Automatic on power up)

• Language
  (English | Español | Français)

• Beep ON/OFF

• 12/24 Hour Time

• Hour

• Minutes

• Year

• Month

• Date

• Month/Date or Date/Month

• Fahrenheit/Celsius

• Decimal ON/OFF (Temperature)

• Thank You

• Language: Whichever language is selected, the following instructions and weekday will be presented in that language.

• Weekday: The Weekday will set automatically when your Year, Month and Date settings are correct.

Adjustable Backlight (power cord required)

• Press the LIGHT button to adjust the backlight intensity.
• There are 4 brightness levels, plus an off option.

Auto-Dim Settings (power cord required)

Program your display to automatically dim during preselected times.

1. Hold the LIGHT button to enter the Auto-Dim Settings Menu.
2. Press the +/- buttons to turn the Auto-Dim feature on or off. Press LIGHT to confirm.
3.  Press the +/- buttons to adjust the starting hour. Press LIGHT to confirm.
4. Press the +/- buttons to adjust the stopping hour. Press LIGHT to confirm and exit.
   Note: Only the hour can be set.

Forecast Icons

• The forecast icons use the station’s internal barometer to predict conditions to come within the next 12 hours.
• Allow 7-10 days for the station to calibrate and provide the most accurate forecasts.
• The Snow Icon will show when temperatures are below 32°F (0°C) and rain or storms are predicted.
• For more information on forecast visit: bit.ly/forecast_vid

Forecast Trend Arrows

The Forecast Tendency Arrows update every 15 minutes. The trend reflects changes in Pressure (Rising, Steady or Falling) over the past 3 hours.

Temperature & Humidity

Outdoor

1. Temperature Trend Arrow
2. Outdoor Temperature
3. Temperature Alert Icon
4. Sensor Low Battery Icon
5. Sensor Reception Indicator
6. Humidity Alert Icon
7. Outdoor Humidity
8. Humidty Trend Arro Indoor
9. Indoor Temperature
10. Temperature Alert Icon
11. Humidity Alert Icon
12. Indoor Humidity
13. Indoor Comfort Meter

Indoor Comfort Level

Using relative humidity, the arrow will indicate your indoor comfort level. A feature that can help keep your home safe and comfortable.

Temperature/Humidity Trend Arrows

The UP and DOWN arrows indicate changes in temperature and humidity over the past 3 hours. The arrows will update every 30 minutes and compare data from exactly 3 hours prior.
Temperature: Arrow changes every 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity: Arrow changes every 3% RH

Temperature Records

From the normal time display, press and release the + (PLUS) button to toggle through your indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity records with time and date stamps.

Records Viewing Order

• Outdoor High Temperature
• Outdoor Low Temperature
• Outdoor High Humidity
• Outdoor Low Humidity
• Indoor High Temperature
• Indoor Low Temperature
• Indoor High Humidity
• Indoor Low Humidity
• Outdoor Heat Index
• Outdoor Dew Point

Resetting Individual Records

1.  Press and release the + (PLUS) button to view the value you’d like reset.
2. Hold the (-) MINUS button until dashes appear, indicating that value has been reset to your current readings.

Customizable Alerts

Setting Custom Alerts

1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter the Alert Settings Menu.
2. Use the +/- buttons to activate/deactivate and adjust alerts settings. Press ALERTS to confirm your selection.
3. Your programmed alerts are active when the and / icon appear on the LCD.

Alerts Setting Order
Outdoor Low Temperature • Outdoor High Temperature • Outdoor Low Humidity Outdoor High Humidity • Indoor Low Temperature • Indoor High Temperature Indoor Low Humidity • Indoor High Humidity

Alert Sounds

• When an alert value is reached, the station will beep 5 times each minute until out of the alert range. Press any button to stop the alert sound.
• The Alert Icon will remain flashing until out of the alert range.

Activating/Deactivating Alerts

When in the Alerts Settings Menu, use the +/- buttons to activate or deactivate alerts. Indicated by the Alert Icons in that section.

Search for Outdoor Sensor

If you are seeing “NO” or dashes for your outdoor readings, or if your station isn’t functioning properly, please try the following steps:

1. Hold the + (PLUS) button to search for your outdoor sensor. The Reception Indicator will begin to animate.
2. If after 3 minutes the sensor still isn’t connected, bring the sensor inside next to the station and remove power from both the sensor and station.
3. Press any button on the station 20 times and leave the parts sit for a few moments with the power off.
4.  Install a new set of alkaline batteries into the sensor, then into your station.
5. If your outdoor data is still not appearing after these steps, please contact our support staff. For additional help visit: bit.ly/basic_restart

Low Battery Icon

• Low Battery Icon by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the Outdoor Sensor.
• Low Battery Icon by Time, replace batteries in the Station.

Button Functions

• Hold until the display changes to enter Settings Menu. Settings: Press and release to move to next menu item.
• + Press then release to view HI/LO records. Hold until the display changes to search for Outdoor Sensor. Settings: Press to adjust settings. Hold to adjust quickly. Alerts: Press then release to activate/deactivate Alerts.
• LIGHT : Press to adjust backlight. Hold until the display changes to enter Auto Dim Settings.
• _ : When viewing HI/LO Records: Hold to reset Records. Settings: Press to adjust settings. Hold to adjust quickly. Alerts: Press then release to activate/deactivate Alerts.
• Hold until the display changes to enter Alerts Settings

We’re Here to Help

• Still have questions? Use the links below to find additional resources or reach out to our staff directly.
• Self-Help: bit.ly/308-1415c_support
• Online Support: bit.ly/contact_techsupport
• Phone: 608-782-1610

Our friendly support team based in La Crosse, WI is available Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm CST.

Stay in Touch!

Ask questions, watch setup videos, and provide feedback on our social media outlets. Follow La Crosse Technology on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Warranty & Patents

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials & workmanship.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd,
2830 S. 26th St.
La Crosse, WI 54601

For Full Warranty Details, Visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/warranty Patents: www.lacrossetechnology.com/pages/patent

Specifications

Forecast Station (308-1415C)

• Temperature Range: 32ºF to 99ºF (0ºC to 37ºC)

• Humidity Range: 10% – 99% RH

• Power Requirements: 5-volt power adapter (included) AC6: HX075-0500600-AU-001

• Battery Backup: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
  The plug on the power adapter is intended to serve as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Dimensions: 3.24” L x 2.16” W x 5.98” H (8.23 cm L x 5.48 cm W x 15.19 cm H)

Outdoor Sensor (TX141TH-Bv4)

• Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
• Humidity Range: 10% – 99% RH Transmission Range: Over 330 feet (100 meters) in open air RF 433MHz
• Update Interval: About every 51 seconds
• Power: 2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not included)
• Battery Life: Over 24 months
• Dimensions: 1.57” L x 0.79” W x 5.12” H (4.0cm L x 2.0cm W x 13.0 H cm)

Care & Maintenance

When batteries of different brand or type are used together, or new and old batteries are used together, some batteries may be over-discharged due to a difference of voltage or capacity. This can result
in venting, leakage, and rupture and may cause personal injury.

• Do not mix Alkaline, Lithium, standard, or rechargeable battteries.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types.
• 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 product during periods of non-use. Battery leakage can cause corrosion and damage to this product.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
• For recycling and disposal of batteries, and to protect the environment, please check the internet or your local phone directory for local recycling centers and/or follow local government regulations.

C A WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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 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.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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 process 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.

References

• 308-1415C – La Crosse Technology
• YouTube
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• Warranty – La Crosse Technology
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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