ACU-RITE 01021 User manual

Instruction Manual

Weather Station

models 01021 / 06047

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CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benets: Lightning Sensor .. 3

Features & Benets: Display.... 4

Features & Benets: Rain Gauge .. 7

Setup .................................... 8

Lightning Sensor Setup ........... 8

Rain Gauge Setup.................. 9

Display Setup .......................10

Set the Time, Date & Units .....11

Backlight Settings..................11

Placement Guidelines ............13

Using the Weather Station.....15

Programmable Alarms...........16

Troubleshooting ....................18

Care & Maintenance.............19

Calibration .......................... 20

Specications....................... 22

FCC Information .................. 22

Customer Support ................ 23

Warranty............................. 23

Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best

possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety

and retain it for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective lm that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this

product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.

Package Contents

1. Display with Tabletop Stand

2. Lightning Sensor

3. Rain Gauge

4. Power Adapter

5. Instruction Manual

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

www.AcuRite.com

IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Features & Benets

1. Integrated Hanger

For easy placement.

2. Wireless Signal Indicator

Flashes when data is being

sent to the companion unit.

3. Interference Indicator

Flashes when interference is

detected (see page 14).

4. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match

display’s A-B-C switch to ensure

units synchronize.

5. Battery Compartment

6. Lightning Strike Indicator

Indicates a lightning strike has

occurred within 25 miles (40 km).

7. Battery Compartment Cover

NOTE: Under no circumstances shall the Lightning Detector, Chaney Instrument

Co. or the Primex Family of Companies be held responsible for any damages

whatsoever that may result from the use of or inability to use this product, including

without limitation any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential

damages, which are expressly disclaimed. This disclaimer of liability applies to

any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission,

inaccuracy, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission

software virus, communication failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access

to, alteration of, or use of the product, whether for breach of contract, tortuous

behavior (including, without limitation, strict liability), negligence, or under any

other cause of action, to the fullest extent permissible by law. This does not affect

any statutory rights which may not be disclaimed. The contents of this product,

including all lightning and weather data are provided “as is” and without warranty

or condition of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, any

warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. Chaney Instrument

Co. & the Primex Family of Companies do not warrant that this product or the

data that it provides will be free of errors, interruptions, viruses or other harmful

components. Chaney Instrument Co. & the Primex Family of Companies do not

warrant the accuracy or reliability of any lightning strike alerts, weather data or

other information provided by the product. Chaney Instrument Co. & the Primex

Family of Companies reserve the right to alter the product or withdraw it from the

market at its sole discretion.

LIGHTNING SENSOR

16 17 18 19 20 21

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Features & Benets

FRONT OF DISPLAY

Features & Benets

FRONT OF DISPLAY

1. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow indicates direction temperature

is trending.

2. Outdoor Low Temperature Record

Lowest temperature recorded since

midnight.

3. Outdoor High Temperature Record

Highest temperature recorded since

midnight.

4. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow indicates direction humidity

is trending.

5. Outdoor Low Humidity Record

Lowest humidity recorded since

midnight.

6. Outdoor High Humidity Record

Highest humidity recorded since

midnight.

7. Seasonal Information

Displays dew point calculation when

temperature is 79°F (26°C) or below.

Displays heat index calculation when

temperature is 80°F (27°C) or above.

8. Interference Indicator

Flashes when interference is detected

(see page 14).

9. Strike Counter

Displays most recent total of lightning

strikes that has been detected (today,

this week, this month).

10. Lightning Strike Indicator

Indicates a lightning strike has

occurred within 25 miles.

11. Alarm ON Indicator

Indicates alarm is activated to emit an

audible alert when conditions exceed

your presets (see page 16).

12. Lightning Sensor Low Battery

Indicator

13. Lightning Sensor Signal Strength

14. Rain Gauge Signal Strength

15. Rain Gauge Low Battery Indicator

16. RECORDS Button

Press to view historical records.

17. SELECT and SELECT Buttons

For setup preferences and display

navigation.

18. Icon

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 11).

19. ENTER

SET Button

For setup preferences.

20.Display Low Battery Indicator

21. ALARMS Button

For alarm setup.

22.Date

23.Clock

Automatically updates for

Daylight Saving Time.

24.Rainfall

Accumulates data during rainfall.

25. FLOODING POSSIBLE Indicator

Indicates conditions are present that

could lead to ooding.

26.Estimated Distance to Storm Front

Updates with latest lightning strike

detected today.

27. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates direction

pressure is trending.

28. Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

29.12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data

from the outdoor sensor to generate

your personal forecast.

30.Storm Alert Indicator

Activates when barometric pressure drops.

31. Backlight Button

For momentary backlight and

dimmer settings.

32.Freeze Alert Indicator

Indicates temperature is below

freezing (32°F; 0°C).

BACK OF DISPLAY

1. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

2. RESET Button

Press and release for full reset to

factory defaults.

3. Plug-in for Power Adapter

4. Power Adapter

5. Battery Compartment Cover

6. Battery Compartment

7. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match the lightning

sensor and rain gauge's A-B-C

switches to ensure units synchronize.

Features & Benets

RAIN GAUGE

1. Rain Gauge Cover

2. Rain Gauge Tipping Cups

Collects and empties rain for

continuous rain measurement.

3. Battery Compartment &

Electronics Box

4. Rain Gauge Base

5. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match display’s A-B-C

switch to ensure units synchronize.

A B C

SQUEEZE

Features & Benets

Lightning Sensor Setup

2Install Batteries

4 AA batteries

1A-B-C Switch

Set to match display

& rain gauge.

A B C

Set the A-B-C Switch

Locate the A-B-C switch inside the

battery compartment. It can be

set to A, B or C. However, you

must select the same letter choices

for the display, rain gauge and

lightning sensor in order for the

units to synchronize.

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality

alkaline or lithium batteries in

the wireless sensor for the best

product performance. Heavy duty

or rechargeable batteries are not

recommended.

The sensor requires lithium

batteries in low temperature

conditions. Cold temperatures can

cause alkaline batteries to function

improperly. Use lithium batteries in

the sensor for temperatures below

-4ºF / -20ºC.

1. Slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 4 x AA batteries into

the battery compartment, as

shown. Follow the polarity

(+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

SETUP

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 ﬁre,

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.

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product

performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

1. Separate rain gauge cover from the base by gently

squeezing tabs and pulling the cover upwards.

2. Remove battery box by squeezing the two tabs on each

end together (take note of battery box orientation, for

re-installation).

3. Remove and discard cardboard rain gauge stabilizer.

4. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as

shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the

battery compartment.

5. Securely place the battery box back into the rain

gauge base.

6. Securely re-attach the rain gauge cover onto rain

gauge base.

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN

SQUEEZE

LARGE

TAB

SQUEEZE

LARGE

TAB

Rain Gauge Setup

A B C

1A-B-C Switch

Set to match display

and lightning sensor.

Set the A-B-C Switch

Locate the A-B-C switch inside the

battery compartment. Set the A-B-C

switch to A, B or C. You must select the

same letter choices for the rain gauge,

display and lightning sensor in order

for the units to synchronize.

Display Setup

Set the A-B-C Switch

Locate the A-B-C switch inside

the battery compartment. It can

be set to A, B or C. However,

you must select the same

letter choices for the display,

rain gauge and lightning

sensor in order for the units to

synchronize.

Install or Replace Backup

Batteries

(optional)

1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 3 x AA alkaline

batteries into the battery

compartment, as shown.

Follow the polarity

(+/-) diagram in the

battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Plug in Power Adapter

For the best performance, plug

in the power adapter as the main

power source for this product.

1A-B-C Switch

Set to match

rain gauge

and lightning

sensor.

3Plug in

Power

Adapter

IMPORTANT: Batteries

are a backup power

source to preserve records

in the event of a power

outage. Power adapter

is recommended as the

primary power source to

enjoy the full functionality

of this product.

2Install Backup Batteries

(optional)

3 AA batteries

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 ﬁre,

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.

A B C