ACU-RITE 01118 User manual

Weather Station

model 01118

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

877-221-1252 or visitwww.AcuRite.com.

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: Sensor...... 2

Features & Benets: Display ..... 3

Setup .................................... 5

Sensor Setup ......................... 5

Display Setup ........................ 6

Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 7

Backlight Settings................... 7

Placement Guidelines ............. 8

Using the Weather Station...... 9

Troubleshooting ....................10

Care & Maintenance.............11

Calibration ...........................11

Specications........................11

FCC Information ...................12

Customer Support .................12

Warranty..............................12

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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 Fold-Out Stand

2. Outdoor Sensor

3. Instruction Manual

4. Power Adapter

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

www.AcuRite.com

Features & Benets

OUTDOOR SENSOR

1. Integrated Hanger

For easy placement.

2. Wireless Signal Indicator

Flashes when data is being sent

to the display.

3. Battery Compartment

4. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match display’s

A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.

5. Battery Compartment Cover

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Features & Benets

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LEARNING

FRONT OF DISPLAY

1. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

2. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

3. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction

temperature is trending.

4. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

pressure is trending.

5. Current Indoor Temperature

6. Clock

7. and Buttons

For setup preferences.

8. °F/°C Button

For selecting temperature units.

9. SET Button

For setup preferences.

10. Button

For momentary backlight and dimmer

settings.

11. Date

12. Current Indoor Humidity

13. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-calibrating forecasting pulls data

from the outdoor sensor to generate

your personal forecast.

14. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

15. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction

humidity is trending.

16. AUTO Icon

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 7).

Features & Benets

BACK OF DISPLAY

1. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

2. RESET Button

For full reset to factory defaults.

3. Backup Battery Compartment

4. Fold-out Tabletop Stand

5. Power Adapter

6. Plug-in for Power Adapter

7. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match sensor’s

A-B-C switch to ensure units

synchronize.

8. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

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SETUP

Sensor Setup

Set the A-B-C Switch

The A-B-C switch is located inside

the battery compartment. It can

be set to A, B or C. However,

you must select the same letter

choices for both the sensor and

the display in order for the units

to synchronize.

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality

alkaline or lithium batteries for

the best product performance.

Heavy-duty or rechargeable

batteries are not recommended.

The sensor requires lithium

batteries in low-temperature

2 Install Batteries

2 AA batteries

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. Take

note of the A-B-C switch

setting inside the battery

compartment.

2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into

the battery compartment, as

shown. Follow the polarity

(+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

1 A-B-C Switch

Set to match

display

A B C

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Display Setup

1 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 both the display and

the sensor in order for the units to

synchronize.

2 Install or Replace Backup

Batteries (optional)

1. 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 cover.

Plug in Power Adapter

For the best performance, plug

in the power adapter as the main

power source for this product.

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

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.

3 Plug in

Power Adapter

1 A-B-C Switch

Set to match

sensor

Install Backup Batteries

3 AAA Batteries

(optional)

A B C

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.

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Set the Time, Date & Units

Press and release the “SET” button, located on the front of the display, to

enter SET MODE. Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting

will blink on the display.

To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “ ” or

“ ” buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).

To save your adjustments, press and release the “SET” button again to adjust

the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:

AUTO CHANGE for DST? (Daylight Saving Time Y or N)*

CLOCK HOUR

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE UNITS (hPa or inHg)

*If you live in an area that observes Daylight Saving Time, DST should be set

to Y, even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time.

You will automatically exit SETUP MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10

seconds. Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “SET” button.

Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius

To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature units,

press the “ºF/ºC” button located on the front of the display.

Display Backlight Settings

This weather station’s color display features three different lighting settings:

High (100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (30%) brightness.

When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at

100% brightness. Press the button once to dim to 60% brightness; press

again to dim to 30%, press a third time to enter AUTO-DIM mode. “ ” will

appear above the current outdoor humidity reading. AUTO

AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day.

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness

9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 30% brightness

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy

AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper

placement of both the display and the outdoor sensor are critical to the

accuracy and performance of this product.

Display Placement

Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display

stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.

Outdoor Sensor Placement

Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions.

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.

Hang the sensor using the integrated hang holes or hanger, or

by using string (not included) to hang it from a suitable location,

like a well covered tree branch. The best location is 4 to 8 feet

(1 to 2 meters) above the ground with permanent shade and

plenty of fresh air to circulate around the sensor.

Important Placement Guidelines

•To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place units out of direct

sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents.

•Display and outdoor sensor must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.

•To maximize wireless range, place units away from large metallic items, thick

walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that may limit wireless communication.

•To prevent wireless interference, place both units at least 3 ft (90 cm) away

from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

(330 feet maximum)

3feet

(.9m)

LEAST

APART

(100 meters)

Setup is Complete

The sensor will now synchronize with the display. It may take a few minutes for

synchronization to complete. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this

manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly.

OPERATION

Using the Weather Station

Learning Mode

Self-calibrating forecasting uses a unique algorithm to analyze changes in

pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude.

After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At

this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is

ready for superior weather prediction.

Weather Forecast

AcuRite’s patented self-calibrating forecasting provides your personal forecast

of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from the

sensor in your backyard. It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy -

personalized for your exact location.

STORM

DEVELOPING

(Flashing)

SNOW

LIKELY LIGHT RAIN

LIKELY CLOUDY PARTLY

CLOUDY SUNNY

View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons

Barometric Pressure

Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This

weather station displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate

the direction the pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING).

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

No outdoor sensor

reception

If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:

• Relocate the display and/or the outdoor sensor.

The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.

• Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet (.9 m)

away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless

communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc.).

no bars • Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in

sensor when temperature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not

use heavy-duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It may

take a few minutes for display and sensor to synchronize

after batteries are replaced.

Outdoor

temperature

is ashing or

showing dashes

Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an

indication of wireless interference.

1. Bring both the sensor and display indoors and remove

batteries/power adapter from each.

2. Make sure the A-B-C switches on both units match.

3. Reinstall batteries in the outdoor sensor.

4. Reinstall batteries/power adapter in the display.

5. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other

for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.

Inaccurate forecast

• Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next

12 to 24 hours, not current conditions.

• Has the Learning Mode icon disappeared from the

display? Learning Mode must complete before forecast

and pressure will be accurate.

• Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Battery

removal or resetting the display will restart Learning

Mode. After 14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate,

however, Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days.

Inaccurate

temperature

or humidity

• Make sure both the display and sensor are placed out of

direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents

(see page 8).

• Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture

sources (see page 8).

Display screen

not working

• Check that the power adapter is plugged into the display

and an electrical outlet.

• Reset the display by pressing the reset button, located

on the back of the display. Date and time will need to be

entered after a reset.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying

the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call

877-221-1252 for assistance.

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