ACU-RITE 1528 User manual

Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3

Features: Display Unit ............ 4

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

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

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

Display Unit 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 01528

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 unit with tabletop stand

2. 5-in-1 sensor

3. Sensor mounting bracket

4. Mounting hardware

5. Snap-in debris lter for rain collector

6. Power adapter

7. Instruction Manual

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

to receive 1 year

warranty protection

www.AcuRite.com

IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

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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 Bracket

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

Snaps into rain collector to lter out

twigs, leaves, etc.

Features & Benets

Display Unit

31 2425

11 12 13

1. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction the

temperature is trending.

2. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

3. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

4. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

5. Date

6. Weather Select

Displays heat index, dew point, wind

chill, “feels like” calculations, days

with rain this month, and days

since last rain.

7. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

8. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from your 5-in-1 sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

9. Auto or Manual Pressure Mode

Indicates pressure mode preference.

AUTO Pressure Mode

Pressure will self-calibrate over a

14 day Learning Mode.

MANUAL Pressure Mode

Indicates raw pressure value,

no adjustment for sea level (can be

calibrated).

10. Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

pressure is trending.

11. SELECT Button

Press to change the Weather Select

category data being display.

12. “

“, SET, “T“Buttons

for setup preferences and access to

historical records.

13. RAINFALL Button

Press to display historical rainfall

data.

14. Date Stamp for Previous Rainfall

Data (#15)

15. Previous Rainfall Data

16. Storm Alert Warning Icon

17. Current Rainfall

Rainfall recorded since 12:00am.

18. Auto Dim Indicator

19. Heavy Rainfall Warning Icon

Activated when over 1 inch of rainfall

is recorded in under 2 hours.

20. Clock

21. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

22. Display Low Battery Indicator

23. Current Indoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

temperature is trending.

24. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

25. Wind Speed Warning Icon

Activated when peak wind speed is

over 50 mph.

26. Current Wind Speed

27. Backlight Button

for momentary backlight and

dimmer settings.

28. Current Wind Direction

29. Previous 2 Wind Directions

30. Average Wind Speed

Average of all speeds over the

past 2 minutes.

31. HIGH/LOW Icons

HIGH indicates a high record is

shown on the display. LOW indicates

a low record is shown.

Back of Display Unit

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. Integrated Hang Hole

for easy wall mounting.

2. Plug-in for Power Adapter

3. Battery Compartment

4. Removable Tabletop Stand

5. CLEAR RECORD / RESET Button

Press to clear record currently being

viewed. Press AND HOLD for full

reset to factory defaults.

6. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match 5-in-1

sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure

units synchronize.

7. Power adapter

8. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

A B C

SETUP

5-in-1 Sensor Setup

1A-B-C Switch

Set to match

display unit

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 unit 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.

Display Unit 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

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.

Install or Replace Batteries

(optional)

Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries into the

battery compartment, as shown. Follow

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.

3Install Backup

Batteries

6 AA Batteries

2Plug in Power

Adapter

Plug Power Adapter into

Electrical Outlet

Set the Time, Date & Units

Press the “SET” button, located on the front of the display unit, 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 “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 “ ” 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

Placement for Maximum Accuracy

AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement

of both the display unit and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and performance of

this product.

Display Unit Placement

Place the display unit 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 unit 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 unit 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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