transmitted via the service. Users are solely responsible for damages to
persons or property by service use. (3) La Crosse shall not be liable for any
damages or warranty issues that may incur from altering property (plumbing) to
accommodate the temperature monitoring hardware. Users are solely
responsible for damages to persons or property by use of the hardware
installation kit.
TX60U-IT
La Crosse Alerts™
Temperature and Humidity ADD-ON Sensor
With Threaded Wet Probe
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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TX60U-IT Wireless temperature and humidity sensor
Mounting hardware
TX60U-IT temperature and humidity sensor measures:
(A) Ambient air temperature and humidity (Channel 1)
(B) Probe temperature (Channel 2): **Use the optional 6 Ft. detachable
temperature probe to measure water (Wet probe only), soil, air, etc.
Instruction manual
Activation key card (IMPORTANT for set up. Do not throw away)
6 ft. Temperature Probe wire with threaded stainless steel probe
(1/8 inch Fine Pipe Thread)
(A)
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (NOT INCLUDED)
This socket is ONLY
for the external probe.
DO NOT insert
LCD
Internet Gateway, AC adapter and LAN cable are not included (sold
separately).
Button
Two fresh AAA, IEC LR03, 1.5V Alkaline batteries
Browser with high speed Internet
Internet Gateway, AC adapter and LAN cable are not included
Network router - Note: If your router has no available LAN ports, use a
network switch to add ports to your network.
Aluminum tape
power plug into it.
(B)
**Optional external probe included in select packages
(Wet and Dry probes are also sold separately)
OPTIONAL CHANNEL 2 PROBE (Wet Probe or Dry Probe)
If the optional probe for the temperature and humidity sensor is unplugged, the
LCD on the temperature and humidity sensor will display "nC" for the
CHANNEL 2 reading. **A wet or dry probe can be plugged into the sensor at
any time without resetting the units.
1/8 inch fine pipe
thread probe with
6 foot wire that can
plug into sensor.
ACTIVATION
See the Activation Card in the package for setup instructions and the Activation
Key. The Activation Key is necessary to activate your sensor and Gateway.
Please keep your Activation Card for reference.
This Stainless Steele 1/8 inch Fine Pipe Threaded Probe on a 6 foot wire allows
you to just set the probe in soil, water, etc. for measurement or secure the
probe wire with through a hole with the 1/8 inch Fine Pipe Thread, to prevent
movement.
Create an account and activate devices using a computer or tablet:
The sensor sends the temperature and humidity measurements to your existing
La Crosse Alerts™ Gateway (not included) with a wireless range of over 200 Ft.
(60.96 m). The Gateway uses your high-speed Internet connection to upload
the temperature and humidity measurements to your included
and view your temperature and humidity sensor(s) with an Internet-connected
mobile device, tablet or computer with a web browser.
If you have lost your Activation Card with the
Activation Key, please contact customer support for
assistance:
Support:
MONITORING OPTIONS
Phone: (608) 785-7920
Note: The sensor case is weather resistant, not water proof. The sensor case
cannot get wet, and may be affected by high humidity conditions. **The optional
Wet probe is designed to measure wet environments like a pool or aquarium.
Humidity monitoring*:
1 YEAR OF ENHANCED SERVICE WITH ALERTS AND 4 YEARS OF BASIC
SERVICE ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR ACTIVATION KEY
account, you can monitor your sensors online and set up custom e-mail and
text message alerts*.
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Pianos and other musical instruments
Greenhouses
Reptile terrariums
Cigar storage/humidors
Allergies (dust mites & mold)
Laundry rooms and basements at
rental properties or vacation homes
MEASUREMENT LOG DOWNLOAD
Once the sensor is activated and building a measurement log, you can
download the data as a comma separated values (CSV) file. You must use an
application such as Microsoft Excel® or Google Docs® that supports comma
separated values (CSV) formatted files to view the table data.
Storage conditions (temperature and humidity)*:
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R.V. storage
Warehouses
Long-term storage
IMPORTANT SETUP & OPERATION NOTES
Temperature monitoring using optional detachable Wet probe*:
The sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. Please avoid a
location with direct sun, as that will cause incorrect readings.
Fog and mist will not harm the sensor but direct rain must be avoided.
Note: Exposing the sensor case to extreme humidity may temporarily
disrupt data. The sensor case reads humidity, but should not be
submerged in water. **Attach a 6 ft. wet probe to measure water
temperature.
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Pools, spas hot tubs
Aquariums, terrariums and other pet care
Bird baths
Home beer brewing
Temperature monitoring using optional detachable Dry probe*:
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Refrigerators, freezers, laundry rooms and
basements at rental properties or vacation homes
Food service
Computers/ server rooms
Soil temperature using probe:
The sensor has a wireless range of 200 feet (60.96 m). Keep in mind that
the 200 ft. range equates to open air with no obstructions, and that radio
waves DO NOT curve around objects. Actual transmission range will vary
depending on what is in the path of the signal. Each obstruction (roof,
walls, floors, ceilings, thick trees, etc.) will effectively cut signal range in
half.
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Farms
Gardens
Greenhouses
Metal siding, stucco, and some types of glass can reduce signal range by
as much as ¾ or more, compared to the ½ reduction typical of most
obstructions. It is possible to receive a signal through these materials,
however maximum range will be reduced due to their tendency to absorb
or reflect a much larger portion of the sensor’s signal.
* Disclaimers: La Crosse Technology, LTD. (“La Crosse”) provides various alert
and monitoring services to aid users. (1) Service providers may charge users
for alert services. Standard messaging and data rates apply and will be billed to
the customer’s wireless account. Customers may be unable to receive text
messaging or data service in some areas due to unavailability of service. (2) La
Crosse shall not be liable for accuracy, usefulness or availability of data
The sensor measures and updates the temperature and humidity on the
LCD every 6 seconds. Note: The new measurement is reported to your
account at intervals that you select using your online account.
Create an account and activate devices using a computer or tablet:
If you have lost your Activation Card with the
Activation Key, please contact customer support for
assistance:
Support:
Phone: (608) 785-7920
For online product information: www.lacrossetechnology.com/alerts
FCC DISCLAIMER
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical
procedures without written permission of the publisher.
This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in
this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue.
We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their
consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.
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