ACU-RITE 1602RX User manual

Instruction Manual

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Display for 5-in-1 Weather Sensor

model 1602RX

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Package Contents

1. Display unit with tabletop stand

2. Power adapter

3. Instruction Manual

Features & Benets

Display

19 20

21 22

36 35

13 14 1615 17 18

34 34

1. Peak Wind Speed

Highest speed from past 60 minutes.

2. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator

3. Average Wind Speed

of all speeds from past 2 minutes.

4. Pressure History Graph

Current pressure on right with trend

(Rising, Steady or Falling).

5. Historical Barometric Pressure

Pressure reading 12 hours ago.

6. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator

7. Weather Select

Heat index, dew point, wind chill,

indoor temperature / humidity, and

rainfall rate (inches of rain per hour)

8. Weather Select Button

Press to change the Weather Select

category data being displayed.

9. Clock

10. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

11. Alarm On/Off Indicator

for Selectable Category (#15)

12. Programmable Alarm Setting

13. Alarm On/Off Button

Activate alarm; press and hold to

adjust alarm values.

14. DOWN Button

Press to select Category (shown in

#15) and change settings.

15. Selectable Category

16. Settings Button

17. UP Button

Press to select Category (shown in

#15) and change settings.

18. All-Time Records Button

Press for all-time low and date

recorded for current category

selected on display (#15). Press twice

for all-time high and date recorded.

19. Record Low

Shown for current category selected

on the display (#15).

20. Clear Button

Deletes record low (#19) shown.

21. Record High

Shown for current category selected

on the display (#15).

22. Clear Button

Deletes record high (#21) shown.

23. Date

24. Current Month Total Rainfall

25. All-Time Total Rainfall

26. Rainfall Alarm On Indicator

27. Current Rainfall

Accumulates data during rainfall.

28. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

29. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from your 5-in-1 sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

30. Current Outdoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates the direction the

humidity is trending.

31. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On

Indicator

32. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On

Indicator

33. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction the

temperature is trending.

34. Previous 2 Wind Directions

35. Current Wind Speed

36. Current Wind Direction

37. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

38. Momentary Backlight Button

Lights display for 5 seconds (only

applicable while on battery power).

Back of Display Unit

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT

1. Backlight Dimmer Switch

Adjusts display backlight settings:

Off, low, medium, high

2. Integrated Hang Hole

for easy wall mounting.

3. Battery Compartment Cover

4. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match 5-in-1

 sensor’sA-B-Cswitchtoensure

units synchronize.

5. Clear Today

Clears data recorded since 12:00am.

6. Reset

Full reset to factory defaults.

7. Clear All

Clears all data recorded.

8. Battery Compartment

9. Plugin for Power Adapter

10. Power Adapter

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.

Plug-in Power Adapter

For the best performance, plug

in the power adapter as the main

power source for this product.

Install or Replace Backup

Batteries (optional)

Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries

into the battery compartment,

as shown. Follow the polarity

(+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

Display Unit Setup

The display unit operates with batteries and/or power adapter. Regardless

of the power source, it is recommended that batteries always be installed to

ensure continuous operation (and retain records) in case of a power outage.

A B C

1A-B-C Switch

set to match

sensor

3Install Backup

Batteries

(optional)

3 AA Batteries

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.

2Plug 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 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

The clock and calendar are utilized to time stamp history records and other

data, so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the

display unit.

Set the Time

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons

until “SET CLOCK?” is displayed on the

Selectable Category part of the display unit.

2. Press the “ ” button to set the clock.

3. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the

hour. Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.

4.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmhour

selection.

5. Press the up or down arrows to adjust

minutes.

6.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmminute

selection.

The clock is now set.

Set the Date

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until

“SET DATE?” is displayed on the Selectable

Category part of the display unit.

2. Press the “ ” button to set the date.

3. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the

month.

4.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmmonth

selection.

5. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the

day.

6.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmday

selection.

7. Press the up or down arrows to adjust the

year.

8.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmyear

selection.

The date is now set.

Note: The “ ” stays in

Selectable Categories,

even after setup.

Select Measurement Units

To select between standard units (mph, ºF, etc.) or

metric units (kph, ºC, etc.):

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until

“SET UNITS?” is displayed on the Selectable

Category part of the display unit.

2. Press the “ ” button to set the unit preference.

3. Press the up or down arrows to select “STAND”

for standard or “METRIC” for metric units.

4.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmyourselection.

5. Next, you will see “WIND MPH”. Press the up

or down arrows to select MPH, KPH, or KNOTS

for wind speed units.

6.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmyourselection.

Units are now set.

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.

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.).

OPERATION

Using the Professional 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.

View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons

Barometric Pressure

Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This weath-

erforecasterdisplaysthecurrentpressure,directionit’strending(FALLING,

STEADY, or RISING) and a pressure chart. The chart tracks and displays the

change in pressure so you can monitor the rate of change over time.

Rainfall Event

The rainfall feature tracks rain accumulation over all-time, the current month,

and current rainfall event. Current event clears when no rain registers for 8

hours OR no rain registers for 1 hour and pressure rises by .03inhg or more.

Programmable Weather Alarms

Each Selectable Weather Category features an alarm option. When an

alarmsounds,thedisplayunitemitsanaudiblebeepandashestheaffected

category, its alarm settings, and any other relevant data.

Some alarms can be customized to alert you when your programmed value is

reached. Alarms include: outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, wind speed,

heat index, dew point, wind chill, indoor temperature and indoor humidity.

The rain alarm does not require a preset numerical value, but instead sounds as

soon as rain is recorded. Similarly, the storm alarm sounds when a large atmo-

spheric pressure drop occurs, which usually indicates an oncoming storm. Note:

The storm alarm is NOT intended to be a safety device or warning system.

SNOW

LIKELY

MOSTLY

CLOUDY

PARTLY

CLOUDY

RAIN

LIKELY

(flashing=stormy)

RAIN/SNOW

MIX LIKELY

(flashing=stormy)

Set a Weather Alarm

1. Choose the weather category for which you wish to set an alarm by

pressing the up or down arrow buttons until the category is displayed on the

Selectable Category part of the display unit.

2. To program a value (only applies to alarms that require a value), press

AND HOLD the “ ” button until the “SET” indicator appears in the area

of the display labeled “ALARM” (left of the selected weather category) and

thealarmsettingashes.

3. Adjust the alarm value by pressing the up or down arrow buttons.

4.Pressthe“”buttontoconrmavalue.

5. Next, press the “ ” button to activate the alarm. The alarm ON indicator

will highlight on the display.

Alarm is now programmed and turned on.

Silence a Sounding Alarm

The alarm sounds initially for a few minutes, then silences itself. The alarm then

sounds every few minutes afterwards until one of the following happens:

1. “SNOOZE” - Press any button. Alarm silences, but sounds again if the alarm

condition reoccurs.

2. Turn the alarm “OFF” - Deactivates the alarm.

To activate or deactivate an alarm:

Press “ ”

To set or adjust an alarm value:

Press and hold “ ”

Care & Maintenance

Display Unit 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.

Calibration

Calibrate Temperature & Humidity

The indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings can be calibrated on the

display unit to improve accuracy. Calibration improves accuracy when 5-in-1 sensor

placement or environmental factors impact your data accuracy.

1. Choose the weather category you wish to calibrate by pressing the up or down

arrow buttons until the category is displayed on the Selectable Category part of the

display unit.

2. Press AND HOLD the up and down arrow buttons and the “ ” button all at the

same time for 15-20 seconds.

• The display unit beeps, and all display data is hidden except for the value being

calibrated.

• “CAL” (calibrate) and arrows appear next to the value being calibrated.3. Press

the up or down arrow buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the

actual reading.

4. Press the “ ”buttontoconrmthecalibrationadjustment.Note:The“CAL”icon

remains illuminated next to calibrated values.

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