ACU-RITE 06020 User manual

Instruction Manual

Display for 3-in-1 Weather Sensor

model 06020

Package Contents

1. Display

2. Power Adapter

3. Instruction Manual

This product requires an AcuRite 3-in-1 Weather Sensor

(sold separately) to be operational.

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

www.AcuRite.com

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

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

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Features & Benets

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FRONT OF DISPLAY

1. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

temperature is trending.

2. Seasonal Information

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.

3. Current Wind Speed

4. Average Wind Speed

Average wind speed over the past

2 minutes.

5. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

6. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data

from your sensor to generate your

personal forecast.

7. Storm Indicator

Indicates when barometric pressure drops.

8. Humidity Level Indicator

Indicates a high or low indoor humidity

level.

9. Current Indoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

temperature is trending.

10. TODAY Icon

Indicates today’s high/low records

are displayed.

11. Moon Phase

12. ALL-TIME Icon

Indicates all-time records are displayed.

13. Button

For momentary backlight and dimmer

settings.

14. AUTO DIM Indicator

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (page 5).

15. Display Low Battery Indicator

16. Date

17. Intelli-Time®Clock

Automatically updates itself for Daylight

Saving Time.

18. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction

the humidity is trending.

19. Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

pressure is trending.

20. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

21. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction

the humidity is trending.

22. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

23. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

Features & Benets

BACK OF DISPLAY

1. Button

For setup preferences.

2. Button

For setup preferences.

3. Button

For setup preferences.

4. Button

Press to access all-time high and low

records.

5. Intelli-Time®Battery Compartment

6. Plug-in for Power Adapter

7. Power Adapter

8. Backup Battery Compartment

9. Reset Button

Full reset to factory defaults.

10. A-B-C Switch

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

switch to ensure units synchronize.

11. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

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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

2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline

batteries into the battery

compartment, as shown.

Follow the polarity (+/–)

diagram in the battery

compartment.

the sensor in order for the units

to synchronize. 3. Replace the battery cover.

Install or Replace Backup

Batteries (optional)

1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

Plug in Power Adapter

For the best performance, plug

in the power adapter as the main

power source for this product.

1 A-B-C Switch

Set to match

sensor

2 Install Backup

Batteries

(optional)

3 AAA batteries

A B C 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

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.

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Set the Time, Date & Units

Press the “ ” button, located on the back 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:

TIME ZONE (EST CST MST PST AKT HAT AST)

DST (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)*

CLOCK HOUR

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

TEMPERATURE UNITS (°F or °C)

PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)

WIND UNITS (MPH or KPH)

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

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

You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10 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 (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 appears below 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.

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.).

OPERATION

Using The Weather Center

Learning Mode

Self-Calibrating Forecasting use 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.

RAIN/SNOW

MIX LIKELY

(windy)

(Lightning=Stormy)

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 impact the weather. This weather

center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the

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

Moon Phase

Track the phases of the moon, conveyed through simple lunar phase icons:

NEW WAXING 1ST FULL 3RD WANING

CRESCENT QUARTER QUARTER CRESCENT

High & Low Records

Today’s high and low records are displayed for indoor and outdoor

temperature, humidity and wind speed. Today’s records automatically clear at

12:00am midnight every day.

To manually clear all of today’s LOW recorded values, press and hold the

” button for 2 seconds. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the

To manually clear all of today’s HIGH recorded values, press and hold the

” button for 2 seconds. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the

HIGH records.

Press the “ ” button to cycle through the all-time high and low recorded

values (one record is shown at a time) for outdoor and indoor temperature and

humidity. Located near the clock, a date and time stamp are shown for when

each value was recorded. You will automatically exit all-time records if no

buttons are pressed for 5 seconds.

To manually clear an all-time LOW record, press and hold the “ ” button

for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear. Dashes display to

conrm you have cleared the record.

To manually clear an all-time HIGH record, press and hold the “ ” button

for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear. Dashes display to

conrm you have cleared the record.

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LOW records.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

No outdoor sensor

reception

no bars

• Relocate the display and/or the 3-in-1 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).

• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in

sensor when temperature is below -20ºC/-4ºF). 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.

• Synchronize the units:

1. Bring both the sensor and display indoors and

remove power adapter/batteries from each.

2. Reinstall batteries in outdoor sensor.

3. Reinstall power adapter in display.

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

for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.

Outdoor

temperature

is ashing or

showing dashes

Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be an indication of

wireless interference:

• Make sure the A-B-C switch in the battery compartments of

both the display unit and sensor are switched to the same

letter. You may choose A, B or C; but both units must match

to sync up. Sometimes changing to a different channel can

help.

Inaccurate forecast

• Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12

to 24 hours, not current conditions.

• Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display

unit? 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 unit will restart Learning Mode.

After 14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate, however

Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Inaccurate

temperature or

humidity

• Make sure both the display unit and 3-in-1 sensor are

placed away from any heat sources or vents (see page 6).

• Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture

sources (see page 6).

• Make sure 3-in-1 sensor is mounted at least 5 ft off of

the ground.

• Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity

(see page 10).

Inaccurate wind

readings

• What is wind reading being compared to? Pro weather

stations are typically mounted at 30 ft high or more. Make

sure to compare data using a sensor positioned at the

same mounting height.

• Check location of the sensor. Ensure it’s mounted a

minimum of 5 ft in the air with no obstructions around it

(within several feet).

•Ensure wind cups are spinning freely. If they hesitate or stop

try lubricating with graphite powder or spray lubricant.

Display screen

not working

• Check that the power adapter is plugged into the display

and an electrical outlet.

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

Batteries may need to be replaced.

• Reset the display by pressing the RESET button, located on

the back of the display unit in the battery compartment.

Date and time will need to be entered after a reset.

Inaccurate barometric

pressure

It may take up to 14 days for the pressure to calibrate to

your location.

The unit lost power

or batteries were

changed and the

time is not correct

The Intelli-Time battery needs to be replaced

(see page 10). Once the new battery is installed,

time and date will need to be set manually.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying

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

(877) 221-1252 for assistance.

Care & Maintenance

Display Care

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away

from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air.

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Calibration

The indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings, and barometric pressure

can be calibrated on the display to improve accuracy. Calibration can improve

accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors impact the data accuracy.

1. To access calibration mode, press AND HOLD the “ ”, “ ”, and “ ”

buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.

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

“ buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual reading.

3. To save your adjustments, press and release the “ ” button to adjust the next

preference. The “ ” icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated values.

The preference set order is as follows:

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE

OUTDOOR HUMIDITY

INDOOR TEMPERATURE

INDOOR HUMIDITY

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate)*

*To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press

AND HOLD the “ ” button for at least 10 seconds. The display indicates

the current pressure mode selected,“AUTO” or “MANUAL”.

After 20 seconds of inactivity, the display will save the adjustments and exit

calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if

batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged.

Replace Intelli-Time®Clock Battery

Intelli-Time technology is powered by a pre-installed coin-cell battery that stores

the time and date settings. The battery has a shelf life of several years. To

replace the Intelli-Time battery:

1. Locate the coin cell battery compartment door on the back of the display.

Unscrew and remove the

compartment cover.

2. Insert 1 x CR2032 coin

cell battery into the

battery compartment,

as shown. Install battery

with “+” positive terminal

facing OUT.

3. Screw in the battery

cover.

CR2032

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