ACU-RITE 01538 User manual

Instruction Manual

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Questions? Contact Customer Support at

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

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Wi-Fi Setup............................ 3

Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 4

Features & Benets: Display.... 5

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

5-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 8

Display Setup ........................ 9

Set the Time, Date & Units .....10

Backlight Settings..................10

Placement Guidelines ............ 11

5-in-1 Sensor Installation........12

Using the Weather Center .....13

Programmable Alarms...........14

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

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

Calibrate the Rain Gauge......18

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

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

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

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

Professional Weather Center

model 01538

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 REGISTRATION

www.AcuRite.com

IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Weather UndergroundTM is a commercial weather service providing real-time

weather information via the Internet. Weather UndergroundTM provides weather

reports for most major cities across the world on its website, as well as local

weather reports for newspapers and websites. Its information comes from the

National Weather Service, and over 250,000 personal weather stations.

About Weather UndergroundTM

Wi-Fi Setup for Weather UndergroundTM

This weather station features wireless Internet connectivity in order to connect

and send your data to Weather UndergroundTM. If you do not already have a

WU (Weather UndergroundTM) account, please create your account at

wunderground.com prior to the following Wi-Fi setup.

*This weather station display only supports 2.4 GHz wireless networks.

4. Open your web browser on the device that is

connected to the AcuRite display. Type "192.168.4.1" in the address bar

and hit enter to access the AcuRite WiFi display settings website.

5. Enter or select your wireless network name, network password, and the

WU Station ID and Station Key/Password (created in step 1).* Press "Save

and Reset" to save your settings.

6. Conrm “ ” is shown on the display. If you see “ x” instead, refer to

the Troubleshooting section (see page 16).

7. Once connected, data from your 5-in-1 sensor will automatically begin

to upload to Weather UndergroundTM. Monitor sensor data remotely at

www.wunderground.com or from a mobile device using the Weather

UndergroundTM app, available from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

2. Power on the display (using included power cord).

3. Connect to the Wi-Fi signal (named AcuRite 01538)

of the AcuRite display from your computer or

mobile device. When prompted for a password,

enter the device ID, located on the back of the

display in the battery compartment

(Example: 24C86EXXXXXX).

DEVICE ID

############

1. Add this weather station to your Weather UndergroundTM account:

Navigate to My Prole > My Weather Stations > Add New PWS.

Enter all required location info.

When prompted for “Station Hardware”, select “AcuRite Pro Weather Center”.

You will be provided with a WU Station ID and Station Key/Password

once you have submitted all required info (needed for step 5, below).

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.

DISPLAY BACK

1. Backlight Button

For momentary backlight and dimmer

settings.

. In

tegrated Hang Holes

For easy wall mounting.

3. Backup Battery Compartment

4. A-B-C Switch

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

switch to ensure units synchronize.

5. Plug-in for Power Adapter

6. Battery Compartment Cover

7. Power Adapter

8. RESET Button

Press and release to clear historical record.

Press and hold for 10 seconds for full reset

to factory defaults.

Features & Benets

DEVICE ID

############

Features & Benets

Display

21 43 5 76 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 22 23 24 25

1. Low Record Indicator

Indicates low records are being

viewed.

2. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction the

temperature is trending.

3. High Record Indicator

Indicates high records are being

viewed.

4. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

5. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

6. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

7. Current Wind Direction

8. Wind Speed

now: indicates current wind speed.

avg: indicates the average of all

speeds over the past 2 minutes.

peak: indicates the highest speed

form the last 60 minutes.

9. Icon

Indicates display is connected to your

wireless network.

10. xIcon

Indicates issue with wireless internet

connection (see Troubleshooting

page 16).

11. Moon Phase

12. Current Rainfall

Rainfall recorded since 12:00 am.

13. Month/Year/All-Time Rainfall

14. Clock

15. Date

16.

Button

For viewing high and low records.

17.

and

Buttons

For setup preferences and viewing

high & low records.

18. Icon

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 10).

19. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from outdoor sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

20. Button

For setup preferences.

21. Heat Index/Wind Chill

Heat Index calculation displays when

temperature is 80°F (27°C) or above.

Wind Chill calculation displays when

temperature is 40°F (4° C) or below.

22. Current Indoor Temperature

23.

Button

For alarm setup.

24. Current Indoor Humidity

25. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

pressure is trending.

DISPLAY FRONT

SETUP

A B C

5-in-1 Sensor Setup

1A-B-C Switch

Set to match

display

2Install Batteries

4 AA Batteries

3Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

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.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT: Batteries are

a backup power source to

preserve records in the event of

a power outage. Power adapter

is required as the primary

power source to enjoy the full

functionality of this product.

Display Setup

1Set 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 unit and the

sensor in order for the units to

synchronize.

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.

Install Batteries

3 AAA Batteries

(optional)

3Plug in

Power Adapter

1A-B-C Switch

Set to match

sensor

A B C

Set the Time, Date & Units

Press the “ ” 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 “ ” 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 “ ” button.

Display Backlight Settings

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

High (100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (15%) 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 15%, press a third time to enter AUTO-DIM mode. “” will

appear next to the clock.

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.= 15% brightness

NOTE: Pressing and holding the “” button for 5 seconds will disable the

backlight. Once any button is pressed, the backlight will return to your selected

setting.

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