La Crosse Technology Carbon Monoxide Alarm WS 8015U User Manual

WS-8015U

Wireless 433 MHz

Weather Station with Sun/Moon Time

Instruction Manual

INVENTORY OF CONTENTS

1. WS-8015U—indoor weather station

2. TX4U—remote thermo/hygro

(temperature/humidity) sensor

Figure 1.

3. Instruction manual and warranty card

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included)

1. Five fresh AA 1.5V alkaline batteries.

2. One wall-mounting screw (optional)

ABOUT WWVB (radio-controlled time)

The NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology—Time and

Frequency Division) radio station, WWVB, is located in Ft. Collins, Colorado

and transmits the exact time signal continuously throughout the United States at

60 kHz. The signal can be received up to 2,000 miles away through the internal

antenna in the indoor weather station. However, due to the nature of the Earth’s

Ionosphere, reception is very limited during daylight hours. The indoor weather

station will search for a signal every night when reception is best. The WWVB

radio station derives its signal from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder,

Colorado. A team of atomic physicists continually measure every second of

every day to an accuracy of ten billionths of a second a day. These physicists

have created an international standard, measuring a second as 9,192,631,770

vibrations of a Cesium 133 atom in a vacuum. For more information about

WWVB please see the NIST website at

http://www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/wwvb.htm

QUICK SET-UP GUIDE

Hint: Use good quality Alkaline Batteries and avoid rechargeable batteries.

1. Have the indoor weather station and remote thermo/hygro sensor 3

to 5 apart.

2. Batteries should be out of both units for 10 minutes.

3. Place the batteries into the remote thermo/hygro sensor first then

into the indoor weather station.

(All remote thermo/hygro sensors must be started before the indoor

weather station)

4. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS FOR 10 MINUTES.

In this time the indoor weather station and remote thermo/hygro sensor will start

to talk to each other and the indoor weather station will show both the indoor

temperature and humidity and the outdoor temperature and humidity. If the

indoor weather station does not display all values after the 10 minutes please

retry the set up as stated above. After all values are displayed for 10 minutes

you can place your remote thermo/hygro sensor outdoors and set your time.

The remote thermo/hygro sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. The

remote thermo/hygro sensor has a range of 80 feet. Any walls that the signal

will have to pass through will reduce distance. An outdoor wall or window will

have 20 to 30 feet of resistance and an interior wall will have 10 to 20 feet of

resistance. Your distance plus resistance should not exceed 80 ft. in a straight

line.

NOTE: Fog and mist will not harm your remote thermo/hygro sensor but direct

rain must be avoided.

To complete the set up of your indoor weather station after the 10

minutes have passed please follow the steps in the Detailed Set Up

Guide.

Note: The remote thermo/hygro sensor transmits a signal every 3 minutes; after

the batteries have been installed, the indoor weather station will search for the

signal for a duration of 5 minutes. If there is no temperature reading in the

OUTDOOR LCD after 5 minutes, make sure the units are within range of each

other, or repeat the battery installation procedure.

DETAILED SET-UP GUIDE

I. Battery Installation

Batteries will fit tightly. To avoid start-up problems, make sure that the

batteries do not spring free. Also be sure to insert alkaline batteries into the

remote thermo/hygro sensor first, then the indoor weather station. Initial set

up should be done with the remote thermo/hygro sensor and indoor weather

station in the same room. The units should be permanently mounted only

after the signal reception has been verified.

Mounting

Bracket/Recept

Battery

Cover

Rain

Cover

Thermo-Hygro

Sensor

A. Remote Temperature and Humidity Sensor, TX4U

1. Pull the cylindrical rain cover off the sensor.

2. Remove the battery cover (located on the backside of the sensor,

above the mounting post and bracket). Press the arrow and slide

the battery cover off.

3. Observing the correct polarity install 2 Alkaline AA batteries.

4. Replace battery cover, and place rain cover snugly onto the sensor.

B. Weather Center

1. Remove the battery cover (the cover has white writing on it).

2. Observe the correct polarity, and

install three Alkaline AA batteries.

3. Do not press any buttons for at least

ten minutes. If a button is pressed

before the Weather Center has

received information from the

TX4U sensor, no data will be

received from that sensor until reset.

4. Replace the battery cover.

II. Start Up Sequence

A. Initial Start

1. Immediately after the batteries have been installed, the indoor

weather station will sound a “beep”, and the LCD will completely

light up for a brief moment.

2. All information will then appear in normal mode, with “12:00” as

the default time and “1.1” as the default date (2001 as the year).

3. “DCA” is the default city (Washington, DC, USA), with the

sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset times displayed for that city

at that date.

4. The indoor temperature and humidity, and barometric air pressure

(as 29.91 inHg relative RH) will also be displayed.

5. There is a “satellite” icon that appears near the bottom of the LCD,

to the right of the “max” remote temperature—this icon informs

the user that the indoor weather station is looking for signals from

the remote thermo/hygro sensor. Within five minutes the remote

temperature and humidity should be displayed—if not, remove

batteries from all units and repeat battery installation, the remote

temperature sensor first, then the indoor weather station.

B. WWVB Reception

1. Once the batteries are installed in the Weather Center, it will

automatically search for the WWVB signal. If it receives a good

signal (which is unlikely during daylight hours in most locations),

the WWVB reception indicator (looks like a tower icon) will flash.

The indoor weather station requires five full minutes of good

reception to successfully capture the signal and set to the correct

hour, minute, second, month, day and year. If the signal reception

is not successful within ten minutes, the signal search will be

cancelled and will automatically resume every two hours until the

signal is successfully captured.

2. The signal is sent from Ft. Collins, Colorado only and is similar to

an AM radio signal. Atmospheric interferences such as storms,

sunspots, and even sunlight will cause the signal to not travel as

far.

3. To maximize reception, place the indoor weather station in a

window facing Colorado, at least six feet from any electrical

source (computers, televisions, refrigerators, etc.). Do not move

the indoor weather station while it is searching for the signal.

4. The time and date can be manually set. Once the signal is captured,

it will override any time and date set to the time zone selected.

5. Once the time and date are set, the indoor weather station will

conduct a search every night at midnight and correct to the

accurate time and date (Daylight Saving Time is automatic). If the

signal has been received in the past 24 hours, the reception

indicator will be displayed.

III. Explanation of LCD Information

A. The below picture highlights the LCD features

B. There are many different modes the indoor weather station can be set

to. The LCD shown is the normal operating mode, and your actual data

shown will be different based on your local settings and conditions.

IV. Function Key Layout

A. The below picture shows the eight function keys used in programming

and operation of your indoor weather station

V. Program Mode

The program mode is laid out in a manner that allows you to program each

function separately, or you can follow the instructions entirely to program the

indoor weather center. Complete programming is usually done for the initial

set-up, and will require you to skip step 1 and 2 of each programming section.

The programming mode can be exited at any time by either pressing the “CH”

button, or waiting for the 16-second time-out to take effect.

A. Overview of programming mode sequence

Note: If the country setting is other than USA step 8 is city, step 9 is time

zone, etc.

1. Hour

5. Month

9. City

2. Minute

6. Date

10. Time Zone

14. Relative

pressure setting sensitivity

3. 12/24 hour

7. Country

11. DST on/off

4. Year

8. State

12. °F/°C

16. Storm

warning setting

13. inHg/hPa

15. Forecast

17. Storm

alarm on/off

18. LCD

contrast

19. LI on/off

B. Time, 12/24 Hour Mode and Date Setting

The WWVB signal will override any manual set time and date information. The

time will be based on the time zone selected.

1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second.

2. The hour is now flashing.

3. Press and release the “+” or “–“ button to select the current hour.

Note: In 12h mode “PM” will appear to the left of the time during PM hours.

If the time is not within the PM hours nothing will be displayed. Be sure to set

the time to the correct AM/PM time to ensure automatic reception.

4. Press the “SET” button to advance to the minute

5. The minute is now flashing.

6. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the current

minute.

7. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the 12/24-hour

setting.

8. “12” is now flashing.

9. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select either 12 (am/pm)

or 24 hour (military) time format.

10. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the year setting.

11. The year is now flashing.

12. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the current year.

13. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the month

setting.

14. The month is now flashing.

15. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the current

month.

16. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the date setting.

17. The date is now flashing.

18. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the current date.

19. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the location

setting (skip steps 1 and 2 in section B if continuing).

C. City Location Setting

The list of the cities available is listed after this section.

1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second.

2. Press and release the “SET” button 6 times.

3. The country location will flash (USA default/factory setting).

4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the country

(USA=United States, CAN=Canada, MEX=Mexico).

5. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the state setting

(USA only) or the city location (Canada or Mexico).

Skip to step nine if Mexico or Canada is selected

6. The state is now flashing.

7. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the state.

8. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the city setting.

9. The city is now flashing.

10. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the city closest to

your location (abbreviated by airport code, if applicable).

11. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the time zone

setting (skip steps 1 and 2 in section D if continuing).

Section C lists the available city codes. Section D continues with the

setup programming.

D. City Location Listing

The following list of city locations is entered in the database. Due the

limited memory, 245 cities are listed. Every attempt has been made to

provide a location close to all parts of North America. The choices

were based first on state capitals, then nearby locations based on

population and difference of latitude and longitude. There are cases

where your city may be closer to a city in a nearby state rather than

your state. We are unable to change the database, but are open to

suggestions for future locations. If you feel there is a city that should be

listed, please write to us (either mail or e-mail).

United States Cities, Listed by State

Code State/City

AK Alaska

Code State/City

GA Georgia

ABY Albany

California (cont.)

ANC Anchorage

FAI Fairbanks

JNU Juneau

OME Nome

SAC Sacramento

SAN San Diego

SBD San Bernardino

SFO San Francisco

AGS Augusta

ATL Atlanta

CSG Columbus

MAC Macon

Alabama

Colorado

BHM Birmingham

GAD Gadsden

MGM Montgomery

MOB Mobile

DEN Denver

SAV Savanna

DRO Durango

FNL Ft. Collins

GJT Grand Junction

ITR Burlington

PUB Pueblo

Hawaii

HNL Honolulu

ITO Hilo

FSM Fort Smith

LIT Little Rock

TXK Texarkana

AZ Arizona

Arkansas

OGC Kahului

WAI Waimea

HFD Hartford

DC District of Columbia DSM Des Moines

DCA Washington

DE Delaware

0N5 Dover

FL Florida

Connecticut

Iowa

ALO Waterloo

FLG Flagstaff

PHX Phoenix

TUS Tucson

YUM Yuma

DVN Davenport

SUX Sioux City

Idaho

BOI Boise

California

EYW Key West

JAX Jacksonville

MIA Miami

GIB Gibbonsville

PIH Pocatello

SZT Sand Point

BFL Bakersfield

BLH Blythe

EKA Eureka

ORL Orlando

PNS Pensacola

TLH Tallahassee

TPA Tampa

Illinois

FAT Fresno

CMI Champaign

ORD Chicago

FTB Ft. Bragg

LAX Los Angeles

ROD Redding

SPI Springfield

Indiana

MN Minnesota

GFK Grand Forks

NE Nebraska

North Dakota, cont.

EVV Evansville

HUF Terre Haute

IND Indianapolis

SBN South Bend

AEL Albert Lea

BJI

Bemidji

DLH Duluth

GRI Grand Island

LNK Lincoln

GPO Grand Portage

INL International Falls

STP St. Paul

Kansas

OMA Omaha

SNY Sidney

DDC Dodge City

K32 Wichita

MO Missouri

VTN Valentine

KCK Kansas City

OH1 Wakeeney

TOP Topeka

JEF Jefferson City

MKC Kansas City

MPH Memphis

New Hampshire

CON Concord

New Jersey

Kentucky

POF Poplar Bluff

SGF Springfield

STL St. Louis

EWR Newark

TTN Trenton

NM New Mexico

ABQ Albuquerque

MAG Magdalene

ROW Roswell

RTN Raton

FFT Frankfort

LEX Lexington

LOU Louisville

Mississippi

Louisiana

GWO Greenwood

HUV Huntsville

JAN Jackson

TUP Tupelo

BTR Baton Rouge

CWF Lake Charles

IER Natchitoches

NEW New Orleans

SHV Shreveport

MA Massachusetts

BOS Boston

SAF Santa Fe

Montana

Nevada

BIL

Billings

AIN Austin

CXP Carson City

ELY Ely

FTP Ft. Peck

GFT Great Falls

HLN Helena

SDY Sidney

MD Maryland

LAS Las Vegas

LWL Wells

BWI Baltimore

Maine

WTF Whitefish

RNO Reno

AUG Augusta

BGR Bangor

CAR Caribou

PWM Portland

North Carolina

New York

AVL Asheville

CLT Charlotte

FAY Fayetteville

ILM Wilmington

INT Winston-Salem

MCZ Williamston

RDU Raleigh

ALB Albany

BUF Buffalo

JFK New York City

LKP Lake Placid

SYR Syracuse

Michigan

AZO Kalamazoo

DET Detroit

Ohio

FNT Flint

CLE Cleveland

CMH Columbus

ISZ Cincinnati

TOL Toledo

LAN Lansing

PZQ Rogers City

SAW Marquette

TVC Traverse City

North Dakota

BIS Bismarck

BWB Bowbells

FAR Fargo

YNG Youngstown

Oklahoma

Texas (cont.)

WV West Virginia

CRW Charleston

HLG Wheeling

17K Boise City

LAW Lawton

DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth

ELP El Paso

OKC Oklahoma City

TUL Tulsa

HOU Houston

LRD Laredo

WY Wyoming

BYG Buffalo

Oregon

ODO Odessa

CPR Casper

BNO Burns

SAT San Antonio

CYS Cheyenne

LAA Little America

WYE West Yellowstone

EUG Eugene

MFR Medford

PDX Portland

SLE Salem

Utah

SAL Saline

SGU St. George

SLC Salt Lake City

TSN Thompson

Pennsylvania

CXY Harrisburg

PHL Philadelphia

PIT Pittsburgh

SCR Scranton

Virginia

DON Vienna

LYH Lynchburg

ORF Norfolk

Puerto Rico

RIC Richmond

ROA Roanoke

SJU San Juan

Rhode Island

Vermont

PVD Providence

BTV Burlington

MPR Montpelier

WA Washington

ABE Aberdeen

ALW Walla Walla

KTF Kettle Falls

MVN Mt. Vernon

OLM Olympia

South Carolina

CHS Charleston

CUB Columbia

GMU Greenville

South Dakota

FSD Sioux Falls

PIR Pierre

RAP Rapid City

SEA Seattle

Tennessee

SFF Spokane

TON Tonasket

YKM Yakima

BNA Nashville

CHA Chattanooga

DKX Knoxville

MEM Memphis

Wisconsin

AUW Wausau

GRB Green Bay

LSE La Crosse

MSN Madison

Texas

ABI Abilene

AMA Amarillo

AUS Austin

MWC Milwaukee

SSQ Spooner

BRO Brownsville

Canada City Listing

Code

EDM

ALB

City

Code

City

Code

City

Edmonton

Calgary

YEL

OTT

SUD

THU

TOR

Yellowknife CHT

Charlotte Town

Montreal

Quebec

Ottawa

MON

QUE

VAN

WIN

FRE

HAL

Vancouver

Winnipeg

Fredericton

Halifax

Sudbury

Thunder Bay REG

Regina

Toronto

WHI

Whitehorse

Mexico City Listings

Code

CHH

DUR

City

Code

City

Code

City

Chihuahua

Durango

MEX

GUA

Mexico City HER

Guadalupe

Hermosillo

E. Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Settings

1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second.

2. Press and release the “SET” button 9 times.

3. The time zone will now flash based on the city selected.

4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to adjust to the correct

time zone.

5. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the Daylight

Saving Time setting.

6. “dst ON” will now flash.

7. Press and release the “+” or “–“ button to select DST 1

(recognizes Daylight Saving Time change) or DST 0 (does not

change with Daylight Saving Time).

Note: Some locations (Arizona and parts of Indiana) do not follow

Daylight Saving Time.

8. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the weather

measurement units settings (skip steps 1 and 2 in section E if

continuing).

F. Weather measurement units (°F/°C, inHg/hPa)

1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second.

2. Press and release the “SET” button 11 times.

3. The selected temperature units will now flash (°F default/factory

setting).

4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select °F (Fahrenheit) or

°C (Celsius).

5. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the barometric

air pressure units setting.

6. The selected air pressure units will now flash (inHg default/factory

setting).

7. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select inHg (inches of

Mercury) or hPa (hectopascal or millibars).

8. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the barometric

air pressure calibration setting.

9. The air pressure reading will now flash (29.91 inHg, 1012.8 hPa as

default).

10. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to adjust to the correct

relative air pressure based on local reports.

11. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the forecast

sensitivity setting.

Note: Barometric air pressure is usually reported as “relative air

pressure”. This reading is based on the combination of absolute air

pressure and altitude. In general, an increase in altitude will result in a

decrease in air pressure. Relative air pressure will make readings in

nearby locations relative to each other to allow for proper forecasting.

The absolute air pressure reading in the Weather Center cannot be

calibrated, only the relative air pressure.

12. The selected forecast sensitivity setting will now flash (0.09 inHg

default).

13. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select 0.06, 0.09, or 0.12

inHg (if hPa is selected, the choices will be 2, 3, or 4). A lower

setting will result in a quicker change in the forecast icon. In other

words, if the setting is 0.06 inHg, the forecast icon will change if

the air pressure changes by at least 0.06 inHg within a six-hour

period. This is useful, as certain areas will have a change of air

pressure but no change in weather.

14. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the storm

warning setting.

15. The selected storm warning level will now flash (0.15 inHg, 5 hPa

default).

16. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the storm warning

setting. This can be set to 0.09, 0.12, 0.15, 0.18, 0.21, 0.24, or 0.27

inHg (from 3 to 9 hPa). This setting will determine how much of a

drop in air pressure over six hours will sound the storm warning

alarm.

17. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the storm

warning alarm on/off setting.

18. The storm warning on or off setting will now flash (AOFF

default/factory setting).

19. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select whether or not the

storm warning alarm is activated.

20. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the LCD setting

(skip steps 1 and 2 in section F if continuing).

G. LCD Contrast

1. Press and hold the “SET” button for 1 second.

2. Press and release the “SET” button 17 times.

3. The LCD contrast setting will now flash (4 is the default/factory

setting).

4. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select the contrast level

desired (from 1 to 8).

5. Press and release the “SET” button to advance to the LI setting.

6. The LI setting will now flash (ON is the default/factory setting).

7. Press and release the “+”or “–“ button to select ON or OFF.

8. Press and release the “SET” button to exit the programming mode.

Note: The LI setting does not affect the function of the indoor weather

station and is present only for future use.

FEATURES AND OPERATIONS

A. Sunrise/set and Moonrise/set Calculation

The indoor weather station will calculate the sunrise/set moonrise/set each

day based on the location entered through the programming mode. To view

another location and/or date without affecting the programmed city

location and date, follow section A.2 in Features and Operations.

1. Daylight Hours and Minutes Calculation

Press and release the “SUN/MOON” button. In place of the

sunrise/sunset time will be the number of daylight hours and

minutes. Press the “SUN/MOON” button to view the

sunrise/sunset time again.

2. View Different Location/Time for Sunrise/set and Moonrise/set

If no buttons are pressed in 30 seconds during this selection the indoor

weather station will revert to the normal mode. Alternatively, you may

press the “CH” key to revert to the normal mode.

a. Press and hold the “SUN/MOON” key for at least two

seconds.

b. The selected country will now flash.

c. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the desired

country.

d. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the state

selection (or city if Canada or Mexico is selected skip to step

h.).

e. The state is now flashing.

f. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the state (see

listing on pages 11 to 14).

g. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the city

selection.

h. The city is now flashing.

i. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the city.

j. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the date setting.

If the sunrise/set moonrise/set times are desired for the current

date, the “SUN/MOON” key may be pressed to calculate. Skip to

step t for further explanation.

k. The year is now flashing (the current year).

l. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the year

desired.

m. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the month

setting.

n. The month is now flashing (the current month).

o. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the month

desired.

p. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the date setting.

q. The date is now flashing (the current date).

r. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to select the date

desired.

s. Press and release the “SUN/MOON” key to calculate the new

city location at the date selected.

You may instead press the “SET” key to select a different location,

starting at step b above.

t. Once the “SUN/MOON” key is pressed, the sunrise/set and

moonrise/set times will flash as dashes while the indoor

weather station calculates the times (the moon phase is

calculated, also). Once the times are displayed, the indoor

weather station will remain in this mode for 30 seconds or

until the “CH” key is pressed. The year, month, or date will

also be flashing. At this time it is possible to start at step b. to

select another date or location.

u. Once this mode is exited either through timeout after 30

seconds or by pressing the “CH” button, the indoor weather

station will revert to the normal mode with the location and

date set through the programming mode. The indoor weather

station will default to the last city selected when this mode is

entered again.

B. Moon Phase

1. There are 12 moon phases shown on the indoor weather station;

the black portion signifies the portion of the moon visible in the

sky. Thus, when the moon icon is all black, it is a full moon. The

indoor weather station is programmed with all moon phases from

the year 2000 until 2099.

2. The moon phase for any date may be found by selecting a different

date through the sun rise/set moon rise/set programming section

(section A in Features and Operations).

C. Minimum and Maximum Temperature and Humidity

1. Indoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature and Humidity

The indoor weather station automatically stores the minimum and

maximum indoor temperature and humidity. The minimum and

maximum values are updated automatically when a new minimum

or maximum is recorded, or until manually reset.

a. From the normal display mode, press and release the “IN” key

once to view the indoor minimum temperature and humidity

(“MIN” will be displayed near the indoor temperature and

humidity).

b. Press and release the “IN” key again to view the indoor

maximum temperature and humidity.

c. Press and release the “IN” key again to return to the normal

mode (timeout of viewing minimum/maximum values will

occur if no keys are pressed for fifteen seconds).

Note: To reset the indoor minimum and maximum temperature

and humidity, press and hold the “IN” key for at least two seconds.

2. Outdoor Minimum and Maximum Temperature and Humidity

The indoor weather station automatically stores the minimum and

maximum outdoor temperature and humidity. The minimum and

maximum values are updated automatically when a new minimum

or maximum is recorded, or until manually reset.

a. The outdoor (remote) minimum and maximum temperature

values are displayed below the outdoor temperature display.

b. These values are rounded down for minimum and rounded up

for maximum.

Note: The temperature alarm mode shares the same display.

When the alarm values are displayed, “ALARM” will be displayed

above the remote temperature. To switch back and forth between

views, press the “OUT” key.

c. To reset the outdoor minimum and maximum temperatures

press and hold the “CH” key for at least one second.

D. Multiple Remote Temperature Sensors

The WS-8015U is able to receive signals from 3 different remote

sensors. These extra remote sensors can be purchased through the same

dealer as this unit. A TX4U will monitor the temperature and humidity,

a TX3U will monitor temperature and display the temperature on its

LCD and the TX3UP will monitor the temperature via a probe for

measuring soil or water temperatures.

Note: When setting up multiple units it is important to insert batteries

first into all the remote sensors, and in numeric sequence. Second

install batteries into the indoor weather station. Transmission

problems will arise if this is not done correctly and if the total time for

set-up exceeds 6 minutes

1. Set Up of Multiple Units

a. It is necessary to remove the batteries from all units currently

in operation.

b. Remove the battery covers to all remote sensors.

c. Place all remote sensors in a numeric sequential order.

d. In sequential order, install batteries following the same battery

installation procedures seen in Detailed Set-Up Guide section

of this manual.

e. Install batteries into the indoor weather station.

f. Follow the Detailed Set-Up Guide for programming and

operating instructions.

2. Viewing and Operating with Multiple Remote Sensors

a. To view the temperature of a different remote sensor press and

release the “CHANNEL” button. A shift from one “boxed”

number to the next should be observed in the OUTDOOR

LCD.

b. The minimum and maximum temperature of the additional

remote sensor will be displayed below the current temperature

of the remote sensor in the OUTDOOR LCD.

c. To reset the minimum and maximum temperature readings

press and hold the “RESET” button for 5 seconds and the

records for all the remote sensor will be reset.

Each remote sensor will have its own minimum and maximum values

stored, as well as its own alarm settings for temperature. Resetting the

outdoor minimum and maximum values will reset all remote sensors’

recordings.

E. Remote Temperature Alarm

1. Activating the alarm

From the normal mode, press and release the “OUT” key to toggle

between the temperature alarm and minimum/maximum values.

“ALARM” will be displayed above the remote temperature

display; this will also activate the temperature alarm.

2. Setting the temperature alarm

a. Press and hold the “OUT” key for two seconds.

b. The low temperature will be flashing (32°F default/factory

setting).

c. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to adjust the temperature

from -22°F to +157°F (“- -” if outside this range). Any value

attained below this will sound the alarm.

d. Press and release the “SET” key to advance to the high

temperature alarm.

e. The high temperature setting is now flashing (86°F

default/factory setting).

f. Press and release the “+” or “–“ key to adjust the temperature

from -22°F to +157°F (“- -” if outside this range). Any value

attained above this value will sound the alarm.

g. Press and release the “SET” key to return to the normal

display mode (or the display will timeout after fifteen seconds

and return to the normal mode automatically).

3. Canceling the Temperature Alarm While Sounding

a. While the alarm is sounding, press any key to mute the alarm.

The temperature will flash as long as the value is above the set

value.

b. The alarm will reactivate automatically once the value has

fallen below the set value, or if a new value is entered.

F. Comfort Indicator for Indoor Temperature and Humidity

1. The comfort level indicator appears inbetween the indoor

tempearture and humidity.

2. The indicator will display a “happy-face” when the temperature is

between 68°F and 79°F (20°C and 25.9°C), and the humidity is

between 45% and 64%.

3. A “sad-face” will be displayed when the temperature and humidity

are outside the mentioned ranges.

4. If the humidity is below 45% the word “DRY” will appear to the

right of the “sad-face” icon.

5. If the humidity is above 54% the word “WET” will appear to the

right of the “sad-face” icon.

G. Weather Forecast Icon and Pressure Trend Indicators

The weather forecasting feature is estimated to be 75% accurate, and is

based solely upon the change of air pressure over time. The WS-

8015U averages past air-pressure readings to provide an accurate

forecast—creating a necessity to disregard all weather forecasting for

12-24 hours after the unit has been set-up, reset, or moved from one

altitude to another (i.e. from one floor of a building to another floor).

In areas where the weather is not affected by the change of air pressure,

this feature will be less accurate.

1. Weather Icons

a. There are 3 possible weather icons that will be displayed at

various times in the center of the indoor weather station.

Sunny—indicates that the weather is expected to improve

(not that the weather will be sunny).

ii Sun with Clouds—indicates that the weather is expected to

be fair (not that the weather will be sunny with clouds).

iii Clouds with Rain—indicates that the weather is expected

to get worse (not that the weather will be rainy).

b. The weather icons change when the unit detects a change in

air pressure.

c. The icons change in order, from “sunny” to “sun with clouds”

to “clouds with rain” or the reverse.

d. It will not change from “sunny” directly to “clouds with rain”,

although it is possible for the change to occur quickly.

e. If the symbols do not change, the weather has not changed (or

the change has been slow and gradual).

f. The sensitivity of the change in foreacst icon is set by the user

in section F of the Detailed Set Up Guide.

H. Weather Tendency Arrows

Pressure trend

arrow

1. Along with the forecast icon there

is a pressure tendency arrow.

2. There is one that points up (on the

left side of the LCD) and one that

points down (on the right side of

the LCD).

3. These arrows reflect current changes in the air pressure.

4. An arrow pointing up indicates that the air pressure is increasing

and the weather is expected to improve or remain good.

5. An arrow pointing down indicates that the air pressure is

decreasing and the weather is expected to become worse or remain

poor.

6. No arrow means the pressure is stable.

7. A storm can be expected if there is a drop of 4 hPa or more in less

than 6 hours. The clouds with rain icon will be displayed and the

tendency arrow that points down will be flashing—indicating the

storm warning feature has been activated. The flashing will stop

when the air pressure stabilizes or begins to rise.

I. Storm Warning Alarm

1. An alarm can be set to warn of a drop in air pressure.

2. Please follow the programming instructions in section F of the

Detailed Set Up Guide to activate this alarm

3. When the air pressure drops by the level set, an alarm will sound

(if the alarm is activted).

4. To cancel the alarm while sounding press any key.

J. Air Pressure Tendency for Past Two Hours

The bar below the air pressure history chart displays the air pressure

change over the past two hours (values based on hPa change, 1 hPa

equals 0.03 inHg).

K. Barometric Air Pressure Reading

1. The actual barometric air pressure is displayed directly under the

weather forecast icon

2. The relative air pressure is calibrated by the user through the

programming mode.

3. Please Follow the programming instructions in section F of the

Detailed Set Up Guide to set this feature.

4. To toggle between absolute and relative air pressure, press the “–“

key.

L. Air Pressure History Bar Chart

1. The bar graph shows in hPa (Hekto Pascal) the recorded air

pressure over the past 30-hours.

2. The horizontal axis shows the hours at increments of –30 hours, -

24 hours, -18 hours, -12 hours, -6 hours, -3 hours, -1 hours, and 0

hours (current).

3. The vertical axis is set by hPa: the “0” on this axis represents the

current hPa, and + or – 1,3,5, or 7 shows (in hPa) how high or low

the past air pressure was as compared to the current one.

4. The “0” on the vertical axis indicates the current air pressure value.

5. The “0h” on the horizontal axis indicates the current hour, thus the

current air pressure also.

6. Each bar on the bar graph represents a value of 0.03 hPa, and each

bar also has a corresponding value on the verticle axis.

7. Air pressure trends can be determined by simply glancing at the

bar graph.

a. If the bars are rising (higher on the right than the left) then the

air pressure has a rising trend, and the weather should

improve.

b. If the bars are dropping (lower on the right than the left) then

the air pressure has a falling trend, and the weather should

worsen.

8. Multiply the two values to find past air pressure (note the + or –

sign of values on the verticle axis); i.e. 0.03 hPa x 3 = 0.09 hPa,

now add this value to the air pressure (in LCD 4) to evaluate what

past air pressures have been.

9. The bar chart will constantly scroll to avoid burnout of the LCD.

Note: This feature cannot be turned off.

VII. MOUNTING

Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the indoor weather station is

able to receive signals from the sensors and WWVB signal at the desired

location. To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting the remote

thermo/hygro sensor (or any sensor) where direct sunlight can reach the remote

sensor. We recommend that you mount the remote sensor on a North-facing

wall or under an eve. The sending range of the remote thermo/hygro sensor is

80-ft (25m) however obstacles such as walls, concrete, and large metal objects

can reduce the range. Place all units in their desired location, and wait

approximately 15 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that there is

proper reception. If the indoor weather station loses the signal from the remote

sensor, it will display the last temperature reading for 15 minutes. After 15

minutes of not receiving any signals, the remote temperature will display “- -.-”.

A. Mounting the Remote Thermo/hygro Sensor

The remote thermo/hygro sensor can be mounted with the use of screws

or by using the adhesive tape.

1. Mounting with screws

a. Remove the mounting bracket/receptor from the packaging.

b. Place the mounting bracket over the desired mounting surface.

c. Through the 2 screw holes of the bracket, mark the mounting

surface with a pencil.

d. Where marked, start the screw holes using the provided

screws.

e. Remove screws from the mounting surface.

f. Align the mounting bracket with the started screw holes.

g. Screw mounting bracket onto the mounting surface. The

screws should be flush with the bracket.

h. Fit the mounting post (on the back of the sensor) into the

receptor of the mounting bracket.

2. Mounting with Adhesive Tape

a. With a nonabrasive solution, clean and dry the back of the

mounting bracket and the mounting surface to ensure a secure

hold. The mounting surface should be smooth and flat.

b. Remove the protective strip from one side of the tape.

c. Press firmly onto the designated area on the back of the

mounting bracket.

d. Remove the protective strip from the other side of the tape,

and situate the mounting bracket.

e. Firmly press the mounting bracket onto the mounting surface.

f. Fit the mounting post into the receptor of the mounting

bracket.

B. Mounting the WS-8015U Weather Center

The indoor weather station can be mounted in two ways; free standing

or hanging on a wall.

To have the indoor weather station free standing, simply unfold the

stands on the back and set on a stable flat surface.

To wall mount the indoor weather station;

1. Ensure that the integrated stands are folded in.

2. Fix a screw (not included) into the desired wall, leaving

approximately 3/16 of an inch (5mm) extended from the wall.

3. Place the indoor weather station onto the screw using the hanging

hole on the backside. Gently pull the indoor weather station down

to lock the screw into place.

Maintenance and Care Instructions

A. Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to

prevent damage to the units.

B. Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents

or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings.

C. Do not submerge in water.

D. Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and

damage.

E. Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the

unit. Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: The LCD is faint.

Solution: 1) Set the LCD contrast to a higher level.

2) Replace batteries.

Problem: No outdoor temperature/humidity is displayed.

Solution: 1) Remove all batteries, reinsert into the remote thermo/hygro sensor

first, then into the indoor weather station.

2) Place remote thermo/hygro sensor closer to the indoor weather

station.

3) Be sure all batteries are fresh.

4) No other interfering sources are being used (such as computer

monitors, TV sets, headphones, or speakers) in the vicinity. The

signal travels in a straight line, an electrical source near that “line”

may cause interference.

Problem: Temperature, humidity, or air pressure is incorrect.

Solution: 1) Check/Replace batteries.

2) If multiple remote sensors are in use, check location with

corresponding “boxed numbers.”

3) Move away from sources of heat/cold.

4) Adjust relative air pressure to a value from a reliable source (TV

radio, etc.).

5) The indoor weather station and remote sensors are calibrated at the

factory. If there is a consistent problem, please call La Crosse

Technology.

Problem: “- -” in humidity display.

Solution: 1) Humidity is below 20% or above 95%.

2) TX3U or TX3UP is used for remote temperature.

Problem: WWVB time and date will not set or update

Solution: 1) Wait until overnight for signal to be received

2) Move indoor weather station away from sources of electricity

3) Place indoor weather station in window facing Colorado

4) The first reception is most difficult, as the indoor weather station

needs five continual minutes of clear signal reception. After the

initial time/date set, the indoor weather station only requires one

full minute of clear reception each night.

SPECIFICATIONS

Radio-controlled Time Signal

Indoor weather station

recommended operating

temperature

WWVB, 60 kHz from Ft. Collins, CO

32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

LCD contrast

8 levels (1-8)

Sunrise/set, Moonrise/set, and

moon phase dates available

Temperature measuring range

Indoor

January 1, 2000 through December 31,

2099

14°F to 140°F with 0.2°F resolution

(-9.9°C to 59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution)

“OFL” displayed if outside this range)

Outdoor

-22°F to 140°F with 0.2°F resolution

(-29.9°C to 59.9°C with 0.1°C resolution)

“OFL” displayed if outside this range

Relative humidity range

Indoor/Outdoor

20% to 95% with 1% resolution, indoor

weather station displays “--.-” if outside

this range

Air pressure

Absolute hPa/inHg

700 hPa to 1099 hPa

(20.67 inHg to 32.46 inHg)

Relative hPa (adjustable)

Relative inHg (adjustable)

Sensitivity setting hPa

Air pressure history

960 hPa to 1040 hPa

28.60 inHg to 30.45 inHg

1 hPa to 4 hPa

For the past 30 hours (0, -1, -2, -3, -6, -12,

-18, -24 and –30 hours)

Data checking intervals

Indoor temperature

Indoor humidity

Outdoor temperature

Outdoor humidity

Every 15 second

Every 20 seconds

Every 5 minutes

Sensor reading update (within sensor)

Outdoor temperature

Outdoor humidity

Transmission frequency

Transmission range

Every 1 minute

433.92 MHz

80 feet (25m)

Power supply

Weather Center:

3 x AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries.

2 x AA (IEC LR6) 1.5V batteries.

Thermo Hygro Sensor:

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Indoor weather station

7.75 x10.00 x 1.00 inches

(196 x 254 x 25mm)

Remote thermo/hygro sensor

1.56 x 0.78 x 4.29 inches

(40 x 20 x 110 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 your 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.

Your 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 your 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 your State. Some States do no 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

2809 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

e-mail:

[email protected]

(warranty work)

[email protected]

(information on other products)

web:

www.lacrossetechnology.com

FCC ID: OMO-01TX (sensor), OMO-01RX (receiver)

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 INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING

INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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