ACURITE 00256 Portable Anemometer Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
Portable Anemometer
model 00256

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Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel it off to remove it.

Package Contents

1. Anemometer
2. Instruction Manual

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Features & Benefits

1. Inspection Light
   Automatically turns off after 15 minutes.

2. Wind Speed Anemometer
   Features extendable design (shown).

3. Button
   Press to enable/disable inspection light.

4. Current Wind Speed

5. Indicator
   Indicates the inspection light is on.

6. Average Wind Speed
   Average of all speeds over the last minute.

7. Indicator
   Indicates an alarm is set for PEAK wind speed.

8. Altitude
   Displays current altitude, changes in altitude, and elevation gains and losses since the unit was powered on (see page 5).

9. Integrated Hanger

10. Tripod Mount
    For compatible tripods with 1/4” 20 thread fitting (not included).

11. ∧ and ∨ Buttons
    For setup preferences and cycling through available modes. Activates momentary backlight for 10 seconds.

12. Low Battery Indicator

13. Peak Wind Speed
    Highest speed from the last minute.

14. / ENTER Button
    For setup preferences. Activates momentary backlight for 10 seconds.

SETUP

Install or Replace Batteries

1.  Unscrew and remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and screw.

Power ON/OFF

Press and release the “ ” button to power on the anemometer.
Press and HOLD the “ ” button for 3 seconds to power off the anemometer.
Alternatively, access the “POWER” screen using the “ ∧“ or “∨“ button, and then press and release the “ ” button.
If there is no wind speed reading, no change in an altitude greater than 5 feet, or no buttons are pressed within 1 hour, the anemometer will automatically power off. PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment that will not be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in free, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

OPERATION

Using the Anemometer

Press and release the “∧“ or “∨“ buttons to navigate through the anemometer sub-menus. Press and release the “ENTER” button to enter or confirm the selection in each menu.
To return to normal viewing mode, press and release the “ENTER” button while viewing the “EXIT” screen.

1. Altitude Calibration
   Access the “CAL?” sub-menu to adjust the altitude readings. Due to normal fluctuations in pressure, this unit must be calibrated to your current known altitude each time it is powered on.

2. RESET
   Access the “RESET” sub-menu to revert the anemometer back to factory defaults.

3. ALARM
   Access the “ALARM” sub-menu to set and edit the peak wind speed alarm value. Press and release any button to silence a sounding alarm.

4. SETUP
   Access the “SETUP” sub-menu to select measurement units.
   • Temperature (F or C)
   • Wind Speed (mph, km/h, knots, meters per second, feet per minute)
   • Altimeter (ft. or m)

Display Modes

While in normal viewing mode, use the “∧“ or “∨“ button to view the following additional readings:

• Current Wind Speed
• Peak Wind Speed
• Current Altitude
• Current Temperature
• Current Humidity
• High & Low Temperature/Humidity (since the unit was last powered on)
• Wind Chill
• Heat Index

Altitude and Elevation

This device features an altimeter to display the current altitude (distance above sea level). It also displays the change in altitude and elevation gain or loss since the unit was powered on. The display cycles through altitude and elevation data in the following order:
CURRENT ALTITUDE: Distance above sea level
CHANGE IN ALTITUDE: Overall change in elevation since the unit was powered on
ELEVATION GAIN (ELV G): Increase in elevation since the unit was powered on
ELEVATION LOSS (ELV L): Decrease in elevation since the unit was powered on

Placement Guidelines

For the most accurate reading, extend the anemometer using the built-in extension arm. Extending the anemometer helps prevent surrounding objects from impacting the accuracy of the wind speed reading.

Troubleshooting

Display screen
not working| • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries may need to be replaced.
• Display may need to be reset. See page 5 for instructions on how to reset the unit.

Specifications

0 to 1990 ft/min
DATA REPORTING| 3 x AAA alkaline batteries
DATA REPORTING| Temperature: 30-second updates
Humidity: 30-second updates
Wind: 1-second updates
Altitude: 5-second updates

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of 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.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

Customer Support

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PRODUCT MUS T BE REGIS TERED
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Limited 1-Year Warranty

AcuRite is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chaney Instrument Company. For purchases of AcuRite products, AcuRite provides the benefits and services set forth herein. For purchases of Chaney products, Chaney provides the benefits and services set forth herein. We warrant that all products we manufacture under this warranty are of good material and workmanship and, when properly installed and operated, will be free of defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Any product which, under normal use and service, is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from the date of sale will, upon examination by us, and at our sole option, be repaired or replaced by us. Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser. We hereby disclaim all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This warranty will not be breached, and we will give no credit for products that have received normal wear and tear not affecting the functionality of the product, been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered, abused, improperly installed, or repaired or altered by others than our authorized representatives.
Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item(s). If we determine that repair or replacement is not feasible, we may, at our option, refund the amount of the original purchase price.
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