Acu Rite Weather Radio 02036WB User Manual

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Customer Care Department  
Chaney Instrument Co.  
965 Wells Street  
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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.  
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. 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 the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Weather Station  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
model #02036WB, 02037W  
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized  
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Instruction Manual  
02036WB, 02037W INST 062612  
 
SETUP  
SETUP  
Install Batteries - Outdoor Sensor  
Install Batteries - Display Console  
Extended periods of cold temperatures (below -4ºF / -20ºC) can cause  
alkaline batteries to function improperly. This causes the outdoor sensor  
to stop transmitting data. Use lithium batteries in low temperature  
conditions to ensure continuous operation of the outdoor sensor.  
Remove the battery  
compartment cover.  
Install 3 fresh “AA”  
batteries as shown  
here.  
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NOTICE!  
A/B/C Wireless Selection  
To allow for more than one weather station and wireless sensor to be  
used within close proximity, the display console and outdoor sensor  
have a small switch labeled “A B C” within the battery compartments.  
This switch allows you to select one of 3 wireless modes.  
SWITCH SELECTION  
MUST MATCH  
WIRELESS SENSOR  
SWITCH SELECTION  
PLEASE NOTE: Both switches MUST be set in matching positions (either  
A, B, or C) for wireless communication.  
Remove the battery  
compartment cover.  
Install 2 fresh “AA”  
batteries, as shown.  
NOTICE!  
BATTERIES MUST BE  
INSTALLED FOR THE  
SENSOR TO OPER
SWITCH SELECTION  
MUST MATCH  
DISPLAY UNIT  
SWITCH SELECTION  
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 which is not to 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 ꢀre, 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.  
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SETUP  
SETUP  
Quick Setup - Display Console  
Manual Setup - Display Console  
Press the SET (  
) button to enter manual setup mode. The time zone  
®
Intelli-Time Clock & Calendar  
will begin blinking.  
Intelli-Time clock and calendar set themselves to the correct time and  
date, and adjust for Daylight Saving Time. All you need to do is select  
your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences. The clock and  
calendar will then update automatically.  
To adjust the currently selected (flashing) preference item, press and  
release the “ ” or “ ” buttons.  
To save your adjustments, press and release the “  
” button again to  
adjust the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:  
PRESS THE “zoneBUTTON  
LOCATED IN THE BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT TO SELECT  
YOUR TIME ZONE  
TIME ZONE (PST MST CST EST AST HAST AKST)  
AUTO DST (Automatically adjust time -/+ on DST dates)  
CLOCK HOUR  
CLOCK MINUTE  
CALENDAR MONTH  
CALENDAR DATE  
CALENDAR YEAR  
UNITS: TEMPERATURE (ºF or ºC)  
UNITS: PRESSURE (inHg or hPa)  
REFERENCE LANGUAGE (English, Spanish or French)  
NOTE: IF FRENCH OR SPANISH LANGUAGE IS SELECTED  
(SEE DISPLAY CONSOLE: MANUAL SETUP TO CHANGE REFERENCE LANGUAGE),  
THE TIME ZONE SELECTION ON THE DISPLAY WILL BE G.M.T. -/+ HOURS  
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no entries are made for 30  
seconds. Enter basic setup mode at any time by pressing and releasing  
the “SET” button.  
Set your Geographic Region  
Next, you will need to select your general geographic region for the  
Precision Forecast to function properly:  
PRESS THE “geoBUTTON LOCATED  
IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
TO SELECT YOUR GEOGRAPHIC  
REGION  
A
B
F
C
D
E
G
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Placement  
USE  
Weather Station Placement  
Precision Forecasting  
Once setup is complete, choose a suitable location to place the indoor  
Initial Learning Mode  
display console and outdoor sensor:  
The forecast will not display predicted high or low temperatures for  
the first few hours after powering on. During this initial learning  
mode, the weather station will observe changes in your weather  
patterns and gather the data needed to generate your precision  
forecast.  
Placement of Display Console  
Place the display console in a dry area free of dirt and dust.  
To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place out of  
direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents. Console  
stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable. Adjust  
display tilt to your preferred viewing angle.  
Forecast Display  
Precision Forecasting provides the weather forecast for the next  
4-hour, 4 to 8-hour, and 8 to 12-hour time periods. Precision  
Forecasting continuously analyzes your sensor data and updates the  
forecast icons and high/low temperatures accordingly.  
Placement of Sensor  
The sensor MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe outdoor  
temperatures. Sensor must be placed less than 330 ft (100 m)  
from the display console. Sensor is water resistant and is  
designed for general outdoor use, however, to extend its life  
place the sensor in an area protected from direct weather  
elements. To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place  
out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.  
The weather forecast icon will display one of 18 different weather  
conditions. The moon will show (as a simplified Moon Phase) instead  
of the sun when the forecast time period occurs overnight.  
Below is an example of a few forecast icons:  
There are 2 placement options for the sensor: Hang using the  
integrated hang holes, or use string (not included) to hang  
from a suitable location, like a well-covered tree branch.  
Prevent Wireless Interference  
This weather station uses wireless radio frequency for data  
communication, which is susceptible to interference from electronics,  
large metallic items and thick walls. To prevent interference, place both  
the display console and the sensor at least 3 feet (.91 m) away from  
appliances (TV, microwave, radios, etc.), large metal surfaces, thick  
stone walls, etc.  
Stormy/Windy  
Cloudy  
Clear  
For the complete list of forecasting  
icon definitions, please visit:  
AT  
LEAST  
TV  
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(.91 m)  
APART  
(330 feet maximum)  
(100 meters)  
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USE  
USE  
Multi-Variable History Chart  
Daily High / Low Records  
The Multi-Variable History Chart displays the change in conditions  
over the previous 12 hours. Track pressure, outdoor temperature and  
outdoor relative humidity.  
The high and low, or minimum and maximum, values for indoor and  
outdoor temperature and humidity are recorded each day. These  
records reset daily at midnight.  
Press the history chart button on the back of the display console  
Low or Minimum Records  
(
) to cycle through and view the three history charts.  
To view the minimum records, press the “adjust down” button (  
on the back of the display console. The minimum recorded values  
will display for 8 seconds (note the “ ” icon indicating minimum  
records are displayed). To manually reset the records, press and  
)
You can set the history chart to continuously cycle through all three  
history charts automatically. To turn automatic cycle mode ON or  
OFF, press AND HOLD the history chart button (  
) for 4 seconds.  
hold the “adjust down” (  
) button while viewing the records.  
The cycle icon (  
) will appear on the display console when auto  
cycle mode is enabled.  
High or Maximum Records  
To view the maximum records, press the “adjust up” button (  
) on  
the back of the display console. The maximum recorded values will  
display for 8 seconds (note the “ ” icon indicating maximum  
records are displayed). To manually reset the records, press and  
hold the “adjust up” (  
) button while viewing the records.  
Momentary Backlight  
The blue momentary backlight provides easy viewing at night or in  
dim lighting. To activate the backlight, press the button located on  
the top edge of the display console. The light will illuminate for about  
10 seconds. Excessive use of the backlight will reduce battery life.  
Momentary Backlight Button  
automatic  
cycle “ON”  
indicator  
Pressure  
Outdoor  
Temperature Relative  
Humidity  
Outdoor  
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USE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Barometric Pressure  
Possible Solution(s)  
Barometric pressure, also called atmospheric pressure, is defined as  
the pressure at any location on the Earth, caused by the weight of  
the column of air above it. At sea level, atmospheric pressure has an  
average value of one atmosphere, and gradually decreases as  
altitude increases.  
Relocate the display console and/or the outdoor  
sensor. The units must be within 330 feet (100  
meters) of each other. Make sure both units are  
placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) away from electronics  
that may interfere with the wireless communication  
(such as TVʼs, microwaves, computers, etc).  
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for the display  
console to re-synchronize with the sensor when  
batteries are replaced. Use lithium batteries in  
sensor when temperature is below -4ºF (-20ºC).  
Make sure the A-B-C switch selection in the battery  
compartments of both the display unit and sensor  
match each other.  
Bad  
Wireless Sensor  
Reception  
The weight of the air mass, or atmosphere, that envelopes Earth  
exerts pressure on all points of the planet's surface. Meteorologists  
use a tool called a barometer to measure atmospheric pressure. At  
sea level the atmospheric pressure is approximately 1 kilogram per  
square centimeter (14.7 pounds per square inch), which will cause a  
column of mercury in a mercury barometer to rise 760 millimeters  
(30.4 in).  
no bars  
Batteries may need to be replaced.  
Check that batteries are correctly installed.  
Display Console  
Subtle variations in atmospheric pressure greatly affect the weather.  
Low pressure generally brings rain. In areas of low air pressure, the  
air is less dense and relatively warm, which causes it to rise. The  
expanding and rising air naturally cools, and the water vapor in the  
air condenses, forming clouds and the drops that fall as rain. In high  
pressure areas, conversely, the air is dense and relatively cool, which  
causes it to sink. The water vapor in the sinking air does not  
condense, leaving the skies sunny and clear.  
Press the reset button located on the back of the  
display unit to reset the entire unit. Please note that  
all of the date and time information will need to be  
entered manually after a reset.  
Screen Not Working  
The Precision Forecast will not display predicted  
high or low temperatures for the first few hours  
after powering on or resetting. During this initial  
learning mode, the weather forecast will collect  
data to learn your weather patterns.  
Precision Forecast  
displaying “- -”  
for high/low  
This weather station displays the current barometric pressure, as well  
as a pressure indicator arrow of the trend (rising, falling or steady),  
pictured below. The multi-variable history chart also tracks and  
display the changes in pressure for the last 12 hours (-12, -6, -3, -2,  
-1, 0). The chart allows you to monitor the rate of change over time.  
These features can assist you in forecasting changes in the weather.  
If the forecast seems wildly inaccurate, make  
certain that your geographic region is selected  
properly. The geographic region selection can  
drastically affect the accuracy of the forecast. See  
“FORECAST CALIBRATION” to learn how you  
may fine tune and improve the accuracy of the  
forecasting feature.  
Precision Forecast  
is Inaccurate  
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FORECAST CALIBRATION  
REFERENCE  
Forecast Calibration Mode  
Precision Forecast Geographic Regions  
This weather stationʼs forecasting feature can be calibrated. If you  
feel that your personal forecast could be fine-tuned to be more  
accurate you can calibrate the forecast to be less or more “wet.”  
Essentially, calibrating the forecast will either reduce or increase how  
much moisture is present within the forecast software algorithm.  
For example, if you feel the forecast is showing rain too often, you  
can remove 10% of the moisture from the forecast equation. To  
calibrate the forecast, you must enter into calibration mode.  
A
B
F
C
To access the forecast calibration mode, press AND HOLD the “  
and “ ” buttons together for at least 5 seconds. NOTE: After 20  
seconds of inactivity, the display will save your adjustments and  
D
PRESS THE “geo”  
BUTTON LOCATED  
IN THE BATTERY  
COMPARTMENT  
TO SELECT YOUR  
GEOGRAPHIC  
automatically exit calibration mode and return to normal operation.  
Press the “ ” button to remove moisture from the forecast. Press the  
“ ” button to add moisture to the forecast. Note that the forecast  
graphics will change accordingly. Calibrating the forecast may take  
some trial and error.  
E
G
REGION  
Press the “SET” button to confirm your calibration changes and exit.  
Calibration changes will be lost if you reset the display unit or remove  
the batteries.  
TIP: if you are on the border of two geographic regions, choose the  
region that most fits your geographic region and weather type. You  
may want to try both regions (try for a minimum time frame of a few  
days for each region selection) to see which region selection  
provides the best forecast for you.  
adding moisture +  
Learn more about Precision Forecasting at:  
no calibration  
(actual sensor reading)  
removing moisture -  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Product Facts  
Batteries: 5 x AA” (included)  
Lithium Batteries Recommended in  
Outdoor Sensor if temperatures are  
below -4ºF  
Measurement Ranges  
Outdoor Temperature : -40ºF to 158ºF  
Outdoor Humidity :  
Indoor Temperature : 32ºF to 122ºF  
Indoor Humidity: 1% to 99%  
1% to 99%  
Wireless Range : 330 ft / 100 m MAX  
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