ACU-RITE 509 User manual

Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: Sensor..... 2

Features & Benets: Display.... 3

Setup .................................... 5

Sensor Setup ......................... 5

Display Setup ........................ 6

Intelli-Time® Clock .................. 7

Set the Time, Date & Units ...... 7

Backlight Settings................... 7

Placement Guidelines ............. 8

Using the Weather Station...... 9

Troubleshooting ....................10

Care & Maintenance.............11

Calibration ...........................11

Replace Intelli-Time® Battery ..12

Specications........................13

FCC Information ...................13

Customer Support .................14

Warranty..............................14

Weather Station

model 00509

trend

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. Outdoor sensor

3. Power Adapter

4. 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

OUTDOOR SENSOR

1. Integrated Hanger

for easy placement.

2. Wireless Signal Indicator

Flashes when data is being sent to

the display unit.

3. Battery Compartment Cover

Features & Benets

DISPLAY UNIT FRONT

1. AUTO DIM Icon

Indicates display backlight

“AUTO DIM” mode activated.

2. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

3. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

4. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction

temperature is trending.

5. TODAY’S HIGH Indicator

Indicates today’s HIGH records are

being viewed.

6. TODAY’S LOW Indicator

Indicates today’s LOW records are

being viewed.

7. 12 to 24 Hour Weather

Forecast

Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls

data from the outdoor sensor to

generate your personal forecast.

8. Current Indoor Humidity

9. Date

10. Moon Phase

11. Backlight Button

For momentary backlight and

dimmer settings.

12. Display Low Battery Indicator

13. Intelli-Time®Clock

Pre-programmed to the correct time

and automatically updates for Daylight

Saving Time.

14. Current Indoor Temperature

15. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction

pressure is trending.

16. Learning Mode Icon

Disappears after weather forecast

self-calibration is complete.

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DISPLAY UNIT BACK

1. Button

For setup preferences and

viewing LOW records.

2. Intelli-Time®Battery

Compartment

3. Plug-in for Power Adapter

4. Power Adapter

5. Battery Compartment Cover

6. Battery Compartment

7. SET Button

For setup preferences.

8. Button

For setup preferences and

viewing HIGH records.

9. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

Features & Benets

SETUP

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.

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality

alkaline or lithium batteries in

the outdoor sensor for the best

product performance. Heavy duty

or rechargeable batteries are not

recommended.

The sensor requires lithium batteries

in low temperature conditions. Cold

temperatures can cause alkaline

batteries to function improperly. Use

lithium batteries in the sensor for

temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.

1. Slide off the battery compartment

cover.

2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the

battery compartment, as shown.

Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram

in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Sensor Setup

Install Batteries

2 AA batteries

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

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.

1Install Backup Batteries

(optional)

3 AAA batteries

Install or Replace Backup

Batteries (optional)

AcuRite recommends high

quality alkaline batteries in the

display unit for the best product

performance. Heavy duty or

rechargeable batteries are not

recommended.

1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline

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.

2Plug in Power Adapter

Intelli-Time®Clock

Intelli-Time products are pre-programmed with the correct time and date.

Intelli-Time technology instructs the time and date to set themselves. All you

need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences. The

clock will then automatically set itself and change for Daylight Saving Time.

Set the Time, Date & Units

Press and release the SET button to enter SETUP MODE. Once in setup 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:

DST* (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)

TIME ZONE (NST AST EST CST MST PST AKT HAT)

CLOCK HOUR

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

TEMPERATURE SCALE (ºF or ºC)

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SCALE (inHg or hPa)

*If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time, DST should be set to

ON, even if it is not currently Daylight Savings Time.

You will automatically exit SETUP MODE if no buttons are pressed for 8

seconds. Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the SET 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 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 outdoor 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.

Display unit stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.

Outdoor Sensor Placement

Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions.

Sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor

use, however, to extend its life place the sensor in an area

protected from direct weather elements.

Hang the sensor using the integrated hang holes or hanger, or

by using string (not included) to hang it from a suitable location,

like a well covered tree branch. The best location is 4 to 8 feet

above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air

to circulate around the sensor.

Important Placement Guidelines

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

sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents.

• Display unit and outdoor sensor must be within 165 ft (50 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 both units at least 3 ft (.9 m) away

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

Setup is Complete

The sensor will now synchronize with the display unit. It may take a few

minutes for synchronization to complete. Please refer to the troubleshooting

section of this manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly.

TV 3

(50 meters)

(165 feet maximum)

(.9 m)

LEAST

APART

OPERATION

Using the Weather Station

Learning Mode

Self-Calibrating Forecasting uses 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.

Moon Phase

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

Barometric Pressure

Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This

weather station displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate

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

FULL

NEW WAXING

CRESCENT

WANING

CRESCENT

1ST

QUARTER

3RD

QUARTER

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

SNOW / RAIN

MIX LIKELY

CHANCE

OF RAIN

SNOW

LIKELY

STORMY

& WINDY

CLOUDY

(flashing=stormy)

High & Low Records

Today’s high and low records are displayed for indoor temperature and humidity

and outdoor temperature. Today’s records automatically clear at 12:00am

midnight every day. View today’s high or low records by pressing and releasing

the “▲” or “▼” buttons. Press and release again to view current readings.

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

“▼” button to view low records, then press and hold the “▼” button for 2

seconds. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the LOW records.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

No outdoor sensor

reception

no bars

If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:

• Relocate the display unit and/or the outdoor sensor.

The units must be within 165 ft (50 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 -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not

use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It

may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor to

synchronize after batteries are replaced.

Display screen

not working

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries

may need to be replaced.

Outdoor

temperature

is ashing or

showing dashes

Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an

indication of wireless interference.

1. Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and

remove at least one battery from each.

2. Reinstall the battery in the outdoor sensor.

3. Reinstall the battery in the display unit.

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

about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection.

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.

Inaccurate

temperature

or humidity

• Make sure both the display unit and sensor are placed

out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or

vents (see page 8).

• Make sure the display unit is positioned away from

moisture sources (see page 8).

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

“▲” button to view high records, then press and hold the “▲” button for 2

seconds. Dashes display to conrm you have cleared the HIGH records.

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