ACU-RITE 06086 User manual

Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

Features & Benets: Display.... 5

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

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

Placement Guidelines ............. 9

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

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

Using the Weather Center ..... 11

Programmable Alarms...........12

Troubleshooting ....................13

Care & Maintenance.............15

Specications........................16

FCC Information ...................16

Customer Support .................17

Warranty..............................17

Professional Weather Display

model 06086

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

www.AcuRite.com/support or email support@chaney-inst.com

This product requires an AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Sensor

(sold separately) to be operational.

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. Power Adapter

3. 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.

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 Wi-Fi display settings website.

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

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

your credentials.

6. A Wi-Fi status message will appear conrming your connection to the dis

play. If the connection was not successful, please verify your credentials

and/or visit the Troubleshooting section (see page 13).

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.

*Wi-Fi setup page is available for 30 minutes after the display is powered on.

After 30 minutes, press and release the " " button to re-activate the setup

page.

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

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

3. Connect to the Wi-Fi signal (named AcuRite 06086M) of the AcuRite

display from your computer or mobile device.

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

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

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

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Features & Benets

Display

1 2 4 567910 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 17

18 19 20 22 23 25

21 24

DISPLAY FRONT

1. Seasonal Display

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.

2. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction the

temperature is trending.

3. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

4. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

5. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

6. Current Wind Direction

7. 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.

8. Icon

Indicates display is connected to your

wireless network.

9. Moon Phase

10. Current Rainfall

Rainfall recorded since 12:00 am.

11. Icon

Indicates an alarm value has

been activated.

12. Previous Rainfall Data

13. Current Barometric Pressure

14. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from outdoor sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

15.

Button

For viewing high and low records.

16. Icon

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 9).

17.

and

Buttons

For setup preferences.

18. Clock

19. Date

20. Button

For setup preferences.

21. Display Low Battery Indicator

22.

Button

For alarm setup.

23. Current Indoor Temperature

24. Humidity Level Indicator

Indicates a low, high or ideal humidity

comfort level.

25. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction

the humidity is trending.

auto

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 re, 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.

SETUP

Display Setup

Install Backup

Batteries

3 AAA Batteries

(optional)

Plug in

Power Adapter

A B C A-B-C Switch

Set to match sensor's

ABC switch

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.

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 Backup

Batteries (optional)

1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 3 x AAA 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.

Display Setup

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 unit.

Display Placement

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

stands upright for tabletop use and is wall-mountable.

Important Placement Guidelines

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

and away from any heat sources or vents.

• Display and sensor(s) must be within 330 feet (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 units at least 3 feet (.9 m) away from

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

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

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.

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.

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 to adjust the next

preference. The preference set order is as follows:

AUTO DST (ON or OFF)*

CLOCK HOUR

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)

WIND SPEED UNITS (mph, km/h, knots)

RAINFALL UNITS (inches or mm)

PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)

You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 8 seconds. Enter SET

MODE at any time by pressing and holding the “ ” button.

*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.

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