LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY 308-1425Bv3 Wireless Color Forecast Station User Guide

Wireless Color
Forecast Station SET UP GUIDE
MODEL: 308-1425Bv3

POWERUP & TROUBLE SHOOTING

Power Up

1. Insert 2-AA batteries into your Outdoor Sensor.

2. Insert the 5.0V Power Adapter into a working outlet. Then insert the Power Jack end into the back of the Forecast Station.
   Optional: Insert 3 “AAA” 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

Atomic Time

• Your station will automatically search for the Atomic Time Signal at UTC 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• Press the TIME SET button to manually start or stop a search for the WWVB Atomic Time Signal.
• The Tower Icon will flash while searching, and remain solid on screen when the WWVB Signal is received.
• For information about WWVB Atomic Time visit: bit.ly/atomic_time

WEATHER STATION

Settings Menu

1. Hold the TIME SET button until the display changes to enter the Settings Menu.
2. Press and release either ARROW button to adjust, and the TIME SET button to confirm.
3. Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button at any time to exit.

Settings Menu Order:

• WWVB ON/OFF
• Time Zone
• DST ON/OFF
• 12/24 Hour
• Hour| • Minutes
• Year
• Month
• Date
• Fahrenheit/Celsius
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Time Zones
AST = Atlantic
EST = Eastern
CST = Central
MST = Mountain
PST = Pacific
AKT = Alaska
HAT = Hawaii

WWVB OFF: When WWVB OFF is selected, you will move directly to 12/24 Hour setting.
Weekday: Will set automatically when your Year, Month, and Date are set.

Adjustable Backlight
Press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to adjust the backlight intensity: High – Low – Off

24-hour Pressure History Graph

• The bar graph indicates your pressure history trend over the past 24-hours.
• The far right “0h” is current pressure.
• Read the graph from left to right to view past to current pressure.
• When the bars are rising, weather should improve.
• When the bars are falling, weather may worsen.

Animated Forecast Icons

• The forecast icons use the station’s internal barometer to predict conditions to come within the next 12 hours. For more info, watch our video here: bit.ly/forecast_vid.
• The Snow Icon will show when temperatures are below 32°F (0°C) and rain or T-storms are predicted.

Forecast Trend Arrows
The Forecast Trend Arrows indicate the change in pressure over the past 3 hours.

Moon Phase
The moon phase is based on the Lunar Calendar and the year, month, and date settings.

Customizable Alerts

Setting Custom Alerts

1. Hold the ALERTS button until the display changes to the Alert Settings.
2. Press and release either ARROW button to adjust alert value. Press the ALERTS button to confirm your selection.
3. Your programmed alerts are active when The word HIGH or LOW with a bell icon are shown.

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

Activating/Deactivating Alerts
Press and release the ALERTS button to view each alert. Press and release the UP ARROW button to arm the alert. Press and release the DOWN ARROW button to disarm the alert.

Alert Sounds

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

MIN/MAX Records
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 Minimum Records
Press and release the DOWN ARROW button to view minimum temperature records.
Reset Minimum Records
Hold the DOWN ARROW button to reset minimum temperature records.
View Maximum Records
Press and release the UP ARROW button to view maximum temperature records.
Reset Maximum Records
Hold the UP ARROW button to reset maximum temperature records.

Heat Index and Dew Point
Press and release the HEAT/DEW button to view Outdoor Heat Index and Dew Point Temperature.

Temperature & Humidity Trend Arrows
The Trend Arrows indicate the change in Temperature (2ºF / 1ºC) or Humidity (3% RH) over the past 3 hours.

Time Alarm
Set Alarm Time

1. Hold the ALARM button until the display changes to the Alarm Settings.
2. Press and release either ARROW button to adjust the alarm time. Press and release the ALARM button to confirm and move to the next item or exit.

Activate/Deactivate Alarm

1. Press and release the ALARM button to show alarm time.
2. With alarm time showing, press and release the ALARM button to activate or deactivate the alarm.
3. When alarm is active the Alarm Icon will show.

Snooze
When the alarm sounds press and release the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes. The Snooze Icon Zz will flash when active.
Press any button except SNOOZE/LIGHT to silence the alarm for 24 hours. The alarm will continue for two minutes then shuts off completely if not silenced.

Search for Outdoor Sensor
If you are seeing dashes for your outdoor readings, please try the following steps:

1. Hold the HEAT/DEW 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 display 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 Indicator

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

APPENDIX

Care & Maintenance

Battery Replacement Instructions
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.

Specifications

Forecast Station (308-1425Bv3)

• Temperature Range: 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC)

• Humidity Range: 10% – 99% RH

• Power Requirements: 5-volt power adapter (included) AC6: GPU280500150WAOO
  Optional: 3 “AAA” LR3 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: 6.16” L x 0.92” W x 9.6” H (15.64 cm L x 2.35 cm W x 24.51 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, LR6 batteries (not included)
• Battery Life: Over 24 months
• Dimensions: 1.58” L x 0.83” W x 5.08” H (3.99cm L x 2.1cm W x 12.99 H cm)

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We’re Here to Help
If you require additional assistance, get in touch with our friendly customer support team based in La Crosse, WI.

Phone: 1.608.782.1610
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Our knowledgable customer support team is available: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm CST

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Warranty & Patent Info
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/support
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California Residents
CA 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.
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References

• 308-1425BV3 Wireless Color Forecast Station – La Crosse Technology
• 308-1425BV3 Wireless Color Forecast Station – La Crosse Technology
• Help with WWVB Radio Controlled Clocks | NIST
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• Help with WWVB Radio Controlled Clocks | NIST

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