ACU-RITE 01531 User manual

Instruction Manual

Professional Weather Center

model 01512 / 01531

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3

Features & Benets: Display.... 4

Back of Display...................... 6

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

Weather Ticker .....................14

Troubleshooting ....................15

Care & Maintenance.............17

Calibration ...........................17

Specications........................19

FCC Information ...................19

Customer Support ................ 20

Warranty............................. 20

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

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

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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 Tabletop Stand

2. 5-in-1 Sensor

3. Sensor Mounting Bracket

4. Mounting Hardware

5. Power Adapter

6. Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

to receive 1 year

warranty protection

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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 anchors & 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.

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Features & Benets

Display Unit

1 2 3 1 4

21 20 19 18 17

1. Previous 2 Wind Directions

2. Current Wind Speed

3. Current Wind Direction

4. Current Indoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction

temperature is trending.

5. Display Low Battery Indicator

6. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from the last 60

minutes.

7. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates direction

humidity is trending.

8. Wind Speed Alert Indicator

Activates when wind speed is over

50 mph.

9. Clock

10. Rainfall Alert Indicator

Indicates rainfall of more than 1”

(25 mm) of rain in 2 hours or less.

11. AUTO DIM Indicator

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 9).

12. Current Rainfall Total

Accumulates data during rainfall.

13. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from your 5-in-1 sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

14. Storm Alert Indicator

Activates when barometric

pressure drops.

15. Month/Year/All-Time Rainfall

16. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates direction

pressure is trending.

17. RAINFALL Button

Press to change the RAINFALL

data being displayed (Month, Year,

All-Time).

18. TButton

For setup preferences.

19. SET Button

For setup preferences.

20.

Button

For setup preferences.

21. SELECT Button

Press to change the WEATHER

SELECT category data being

displayed.

22. Weather TickerTM

23. Heat Index/ Wind Chill Alert

Indicator

Activates when heat index rises

over 90ºF (32ºC) or when wind

chill drops below -17ºF (-27ºC).

24. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

25. WEATHER SELECT

Displays heat index, dew point, wind

chill, feels like, days with rain this

month, and days since last recorded

rainfall.

26. Date

27. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates direction

humidity is trending.

28. Average Wind Speed

Average of all speeds over the past

2 minutes.

29. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength

30. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

31. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction

temperature is trending.

Back of Display Unit

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

2. Button

Dimmer control while using power

adapter. Activates momentary

backlight while on battery power. 6. A-B-C Switch

3. Plug-in for Power Adapter ID code that must match 5-in-1

4. Removable Tabletop Stand sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure

units synchronize.

5. CLEAR ALL/RESET Button

Press to clear record currently being 7. Power Adapter

viewed. Press AND HOLD for more 8. Battery Compartment Cover

than 10 seconds for full reset to (not shown)

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.

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 Unit Setup

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product

performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

1 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 unit

in order for the units to synchronize.

3 Install Backup

Batteries

6 AA Batteries

(optional)

2 Plug in Power

Adapter

A B C

1 as shown. Follow the polarity

(+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

2 Plug Power Adapter into

Electrical Outlet

Install or Replace Batteries

(optional)

Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries

into the battery compartment,

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.

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 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.

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.

To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “T“ 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:

TOP DISPLAY:

CLOCK HOUR

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)

WIND SPEED UNITS (MPH, KPH, Knots)

RAINFALL UNITS (in or mm)

PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)

TICKER DISPLAY:

LANGUAGE (English, French, Spanish)

WEATHER TICKER SPEED (SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST)

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

Enter SET MODE at any time by pressing the “SET” button.

Display Backlight Settings

This weather station’s color 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 “ ” button once to dim to 60% brightness; press

again to dim to 30%, press a 3rd time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode. “AUTO

DIM” will appear below 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

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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 wind measurement.

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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