ACU-RITE 502 User manual

Instruction Manual

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: 5-in-1....... 3

Features & Benets: Display.... 4

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

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

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

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

Set the Time & Date ............... 9

Measurement Units ...............10

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

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

Using the Weather Center .....13

Programmable Alarms...........13

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

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

Calibration ...........................17

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

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

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

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

Professional Weather Center

model 00502

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

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

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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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

IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

to receive 1 year

warranty protection

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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

3 4 5

5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors

(internal)

6. Mounting Bracket

7. Wind Speed Anemometer

8. Wind Direction Vane

9. Mounting Bracket

10. Mounting Hardware

Includes anchors and screws.

Qty Diameter Length

4 #4 1”

2 #6 ½”

11. Debris Filter

Snaps into rain collector to lter out

twigs, leaves, etc.

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

5. Clear Today

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.

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

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SETUP

5-in-1 Sensor 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

sensor and the display unit in order

for the units to synchronize.

2 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.

A B C

1 A-B-C Switch

Set to match

display unit

2 Install Batteries

4 AA Batteries

3 Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

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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.

1 Set the A-B-C Switch 3 Install or Replace Backup

Batteries (optional)

The A-B-C switch is located inside

the battery compartment. It can Insert 3 x AA alkaline batteries

be set to A, B or C. However, into the battery compartment,

you must select the same letter as shown. Follow the polarity

choices for both the sensor and (+/-) diagram in the battery

the display unit in order for the compartment.

units to synchronize.

2 Plug-in Power Adapter

For the best performance, plug

in the power adapter as the main

power source for this product.

Install Backup

3 Batteries

(optional)

3 AA Batteries

1 A-B-C Switch

sensor

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

A B C

set to match

2 Plug in Power

Adapter 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.

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.

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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

Note: The “ ” stays in

Selectable Categories, 1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until

even after setup. “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.

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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.

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