ACU-RITE 01518 User manual

Instruction Manual

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3

Features & Benet: Display..... 4

Setup .................................... 7

5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7

Display Setup ........................ 8

Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 9

Backlight Settings................... 9

Placement Guidelines ............10

5-in-1 Sensor Installation........11

Using the Weather Center .....12

Rainfall Tracking ...................13

Troubleshooting ....................14

Care & Maintenance.............16

Calibration ...........................16

Specications........................18

FCC Information ...................18

Customer Support .................19

Warranty..............................19

Professional Weather Center

model 01518

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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. 5-in-1 Sensor

3. Sensor Mounting Bracket

4. Mounting Hardware

5. Power Adapter

6. Instruction Manual

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

www.AcuRite.com

Features & Benets

5-in-1 SENSOR

1. Rainfall Collector Funnel

2. Solar Cell Panel

Converts sunlight into power to run

internal aspirating fan.

Internal Aspirating Fan

(not shown)

Draws ambient air into

sensor to reduce solar radiation

heating, resulting in more accurate

temperature measurement.

3. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match display’s

A-B-C switch to ensure units

synchronize.

4. Battery Compartment

5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors

(internal)

6. Mounting Point

7. Wind Speed Anemometer

8. Wind Direction Vane

9. Mounting Bracket

10. Mounting Hardware

Includes 5 anchors and the following

screws:

Qty Diameter Length

5 #4 3/4”

1 #4 1/2”

1 #6 1/2”

11. Debris Filter

Pre-installed to prevent debris from

entering the rain gauge.

Features & Benets

Display

30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23

8 9 10 11 12 13

DISPLAY FRONT

1. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction the

temperature is trending.

2. Outdoor Temperature Low/High

Records

Lowest and highest outdoor

temperature recorded since midnight.

3. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

4. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

5. Clock

6. AUTO DIM

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 9).

7. Weather Select

Heat Index calculation displays when

temperature is 80°F (27°C) or

higher. Dew Point calculation displays

when temperature is 79°F (26°C)

or below. Wind chill calculation

displays when temperature is

40°F (4°C) or lower.

8. SELECT Button

Press to change the Weather Select

category data being display.

Button

For setup preferences and access to

historical records.

10. Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

pressure is trending.

11. SET Button

For setup preferences and access to

historical records.

14. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

15. Humidity Level Indicator

Indicates a high or low indoor

humidity level.

16. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from your 5-in-1 sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

17. Current Indoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

temperature is trending.

18. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete (see

page 12).

19. Date

20. Date Stamp for Previous Rainfall

Data (#21)

21. Previous Rainfall Data

22. Current Rainfall

Rainfall recorded since 12:00am.

23. Moon Phase

24. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

25. Current Wind Speed

26. Backlight Button

For momentary backlight and

dimmer settings.

27. Current Wind Direction

28. Previous 2 Wind Directions

29. Average Wind Speed

12.

Button Average of all speeds over the

For setup preferences and access to past 2 minutes.

historical records. 30. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

13. RAINFALL Button

Press to display historical rainfall data.

DISPLAY BACK

1. Integrated Hang Hole 6. A-B-C Switch

For easy wall mounting. ID code that must match 5-in-1

sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure

2. Plug-in for Power Adapter units synchronize.

3. Back-up Battery Compartment 7. Power Adapter

4. Removable Tabletop Stand 8. Battery Compartment Cover

5. CLEAR RECORD / RESET Button (not shown)

Press to clear record currently being

viewed. Press AND HOLD for full

reset to factory defaults.

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SETUP

5-in-1 Sensor 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 sensor

and the display in order for the units to

synchronize.

2 Install or Replace Batteries

Batteries MUST be installed for

this product to operate. AcuRite

recommends high quality alkaline

or lithium batteries for the best

product performance. Heavy duty

or rechargeable batteries are not

recommended. 3

The 5-in-1 sensor requires lithium

batteries in low temperature conditions.

Cold temperatures can cause alkaline

batteries to function improperly. Use

lithium batteries in the 5-in-1 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.

Remove Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Locate and remove the rain gauge

stabilizer (plastic tab) taped into the

bottom of the sensor. The rain gauge

will not function until this is removed.

A B C

1 A-B-C Switch

Set to match

display

2 Install Batteries

4 AA Batteries

3 Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

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Display Setup

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance.

Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

Set the A-B-C Switch

2 Plug Power Adapter into

Electrical Outlet

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 Install or Replace Batteries

choices for both the sensor and (optional)

the display in order for the units Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries into the

to synchronize. battery compartment, as shown. Follow

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

the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

A B C

IMPORTANT: Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of

a power outage. Power adapter is the recommended primary power source to enjoy

the full functionality of this product.

3 Install Backup

Batteries

6 AA Batteries

2 Plug in Power

Adapter

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 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.

“ orTo adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “

“

“ 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:

CLOCK HOUR

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)

WIND UNITS (MPH, KPH, or Knots)

RAIN UNITS (inches or mm)

PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)

You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds. Enter

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

Display Backlight Settings

This weather station’s display features three different lighting settings: High (100%)

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

Using battery power alone, the backlight is available momentarily for 10 seconds by

pressing the “ ” button.

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 3rd time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode. “AUTO DIM” appears to the left of

the time.

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

MARCH 11- NOVEMBER 4 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness

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

NOVEMBER 5 - MARCH 10 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.= 100% brightness

7:01 p.m. - 7:29 a.m. = 30% brightness

Placement for Maximum Accuracy

AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement

of both the display and the 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. To ensure accurate

temperature measurement, place out of direct sunlight and away from

heat sources or vents. Display stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-

mountable.

5-in-1 Sensor Placement

The 5-in-1 sensor is designed to remain outdoors all year long. Choose

an open location with no obstructions above or around the sensor for

the most accurate measurements.

Important Placement Guidelines

Display and sensor must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.

MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE

Place units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other objects

that may limit wireless communication.

PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE

Place both units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronic devices (TV, computer,

microwave, radio, etc.).

LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES

Position sensor away from heaters, air conditioners, chimneys, exhaust vents, asphalt

and concrete (surfaces that radiate heat).

LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES

Avoid installing the sensor near pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Water sources

may impact humidity accuracy.

LOCATE AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS

DO NOT install the sensor where it will be sprayed by a sprinkler system. This may

force water inside the sensor.

LOCATE AWAY FROM WIND & RAIN OBSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT mount the sensor with obstructions around it.

Consider a location that is a wide open area, with few

structures around to ensure accurate measurements.

Visit us online to view installation photos and

video, or learn more about AcuRite technology:

www.AcuRite.com/5in1 View Video

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