La Crosse Technology V40-PRO User manual

Professional Remote Monitoring Station

Welcome!

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Congratulations on your new Professional Weather Station and welcome to the

La Crosse Technology family! This product was designed with you in mind by our

hometown team of weather enthusiasts based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Instructional Manual

Model: V40A-PRO

DC: 072619

PROFESSIONAL

Remote Monitoring Weather Station

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Table of Contents

Step 1: Power Up

Step 2: Station Options

Step 3: Mounting Basics

Option 1: Connect with La Crosse View

Wi-Fi Network Requirements

La Crosse View

La Crosse View Enhancements

Simple Status Messages

Connect Additional Sensors to Your La Crosse

View™ App

Option 2: Standalone Station

Settings Menu

Your Weather Station Features:

Connected or Standalone

Backlight Brightness (5 levels)

Wind Readings

Feels Like Temperature

Wind Speed History

Reset Wind Speed History

Rainfall Readings

Reset Rainfall Readings

HI | LO Temperature/Humidity Records

Reset HI | LO Temperature/Humidity

Alerts

Set Alerts

Disarm Alerts

Active Alerts

Temperature | Humidity Trend Arrows

Seasonal Changes in Foliage

Sensor Search | Sensor ID

Delete your Sensor ID

Factory Reset

Detailed Sensor Set Up and Mounting

Replace Wind Cups

Replace Directional Vane

Clean Rain Sensor

Connect to Weather Underground

Help Us, Help You!

Let’s Be Social!

Care and Maintenance

Speciﬁcations

Warranty and Support

FCC Statement

Canada Statement

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Insert batteries (in any order):

• 3-AA batteries into multi-sensor

• 2-AA batteries into thermo-hygro sensor

• 5 volt power cord (required) into V40A-PRO station

*3-AA batteries for optional backup of your time and date

*Battery operation only, station will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data. Power cord is required.

STEP 1: POWER UP

STEP 2: STATION OPTIONS

OPTION 1

CONNECT WITH LA CROSSE VIEW™ APP

The easiest and fastest way to setup your station!

• Enjoy all of the standalone station features along with the enhanced feature set from your

La Crosse View™ app! Continue with these instructions on page 4.

OPTION 2

OPERATE AS A STANDALONE STATION

Full Weather Station Features

• Monitor your backyard temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rainfall information

on the easy-to-read LCD display. Continue with these instructions on page 9.

• You always have the option of connecting to the La Crosse View™ App at a later time if you choose.

STEP 3: MOUNTING BASICS

At this time, all of your sensor information should be displayed on your station.

Here are a few quick tips for mounting your sensors:

THERMO-HYGRO

Keep out of direct sunlight & ensure the sensor is well-ventilated.

• We recommend mounting under a deck or eave facing north.

MULTI-SENSOR

Ensure the sensor is mounted vertically – an unobstructed rooftop is ideal.

• Your wind sensor should be the tallest object in the area to avoid any obstructions.

• You may need to clean the rain funnel of debris from time to time, to avoid inaccurate rainfall readings.

• For accurate direction, face the solar panel South.

• For detailed sensor setup and mounting instructions, see page 18.

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Option 1: Connect with La Crosse View™

DOWNLOAD

• Visit the App Store or Google Play Store to download the free La Crosse View™ app on your mobile device.

CHECK YOUR NETWORK

• Conﬁrm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi band before trying to connect

your station to the La Crosse View app. The station itself cannot accept 5GHz Wi-Fi bands that most

dual-band routers oer. Dual band routers also have a 2.4GHz channel.

MAKE SURE YOUR STATION IS READY TO CONNECT

(Hold the + and - buttons together, SEE APP should flash)

• When connecting to the app, ensure the Wi-Fi Indicator icon is blinking.

• Solid: Indicates that you are connected to Wi-Fi

• Fast Flash: Scan station and enter Wi-Fi password

• Slow Flash: Searching for Wi-Fi Network

• Not displayed: Not Connected

• If it is not blinking, perform a Wi-Fi search by holding the + & - buttons together.

• For detailed information about all of this station’s icons, see page 10.

LAUNCH

• Open the app on your iOS or Android device.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

• The La Crosse View™ app will walk you through creating an account and connecting your station to the

Internet. Once connected, your time, date, and local forecast information will update instantly on your

weather station’s screen. For online help visit: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/lacrosseviewsupport

Wi-Fi Network Requirements

In order for your station to connect to your Wi-Fi, it will need to meet the following requirements:

• Conﬁrm that your mobile device is connected to a 2.4GHz (802.11 b/g/n) Wi-Fi band before trying to connect

your station to the La Crosse View app. The station itself cannot accept 5GHz Wi-Fi bands that most

dual-band routers oer

• Weather station power cord use is required for Wi-Fi connection.

iOS Requirements: Mobile device with iOS 9.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service

Android Requirements: Mobile device with Android OS 5.0 (or higher) with cellular or Wi-Fi service

Tips:

• Do not use public Wi-Fi networks.

• Your weather station and mobile device must be within 10 feet of each other during setup.

• If you change your Wi-Fi network, simply go into the La Crosse View™ app, select your station, and then

choose “Select Wi-Fi” from the app menu. Here, you will just need to enter your new Wi-Fi network’s login

information.

• Hold the PLUS and MINUS buttons together for 3 seconds to have your station search for your Wi-Fi.

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Note: If switching to a new Wi-Fi network, your station may take up to 3 minutes to reacquire all sensor

information.

Note: In the event of a power outage, or your station being unplugged temporarily, your station should

automatically reconnect to your existing Wi-Fi network, once power is reestablished.

Note: Weather station power cord use is required. Battery operation only, will not update sensor or Wi-Fi data.

Connecting You to Your Home Anytime, Anywhere.

ON-THE-GO HOME MONITORING

• Check Current Indoor & Outdoor Readings, View History Charts, and Set Custom Mobile Alerts.

FRIENDS & FAMILY SHARED ACCOUNTS

• No Need to Share Logins or Passwords! Invite Friends & Family to Download the App & Monitor Your

Home’s Data.

BEST IN CLASS APP EXPERIENCE

• Use Your Own Photos and Receive Free Push Notifications on the New, Easy-to-Navigate App

ADD OTHER SENSORS TO YOUR LA CROSSE VIEW™APP

• You can add additional Temp & Humidity, Wind Speed, Rain, or Multi-Sensors to your La Crosse View™ app,

easily expanding your coverage to all areas of your home.

• Your weather station will act as a Wi-Fi gateway, allowing these additional sensors to pass through the station

and show their data on your La Crosse View™ app.

• Add-on sensor data will, however, not be shown directly on your weather station.

• For more help connection additional sensors, see page 8.

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Standard Forecast Icons:

NWS Additional Forecast Icons:

Sunny Partly Sunny Clouds Rain T-Storm Snow

Note: Snow icon will show when the outdoor temperature is 32°F or lower and the forecast is Rain or T-Storm.

When your station is connected to the NWS, you will see the six icons above as well as the additional eight

icons here:

Windy Light Rain Severe T-Storm Light Snow Wintry Mix Blizzard

Fog Ice

La Crosse View™ Enhancements

NWS (National Weather Service) Daily HI | LO temperature

Note: When not using the app, the daily HI | LO will come from

your outdoor TH sensor.

NWS Chance of Precipitation

• Precipitation percentage will show in the forecast area

NWS Additional Forecast Icons

Standard Icons:

Sunny • Partly Sunny • Clouds • Rain • T-Storm • Snow

Additional Icons:

Windy • Light Rain • Severe T-Storm • Light Snow

Wintry Mix • Blizzard • Fog • Ice

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“LOST Wi-Fi”

• Check your power cord connection.

(power cord required to connect)

• When trying to reestablish your station’s Wi-Fi

connection, be sure your mobile device is on the

same 2.4GHz network you want your station to use.

• Check your network connection.

• Hold the + and - buttons together for 3 seconds to

search for Wi-Fi. SEE APP should show.

“SEE APP”

• The Wi-Fi router connection is working.

• Scan your station bar code ID on the back.

• Check your connection to the La Crosse View™app.

• Enter your Wi-Fi password again.

• Is there an update to install?

“NO NWS”

• This indicates an error on the NWS server.

• NWS Expanded Forecast, will not update or show.

• The NWS will resolve this.

• Very rare to have this error.

Note: When you ﬁrst connect to the La Crosse View™ app, “NO NWS” may alternate with “ALL OK” for a few

seconds until the station establishes contact with the NWS server.

“ALL OK ”

• Your station is connected, there are no problems.

Simple Status Messages

• Your station has built-in connection status messages

for your convenience.

• Press and release the SET button to view.

Note: Only one relevant status message will display.

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Connect Additional Sensors to Your La Crosse View™ App

Add Sensors:

Open your La Crosse View™ app to add sensors.

1. From Main Menu - select “Devices” under “Add/Edit”

2. On Edit Devices page - select “ADD DEVICE”

3. Scan Device ID - Scan the bar code on your sensor or choose “ADD MANUALLY” to type in the number on

the bar code. Select “CONTINUE”.

4. On Conﬁrm Device page - Conﬁrm the sensor image and select “YES”

5. On Enter Device and Location Name page - enter Device Name and select a location or enter a Location

Name for your sensor. Select “DONE”.

Repeat steps 1-5 for any additional sensors you wish to add.

Note: Additional sensors may be purchased and added to your La Crosse View™ app at any time. Compatible

additional sensors start with the letters “LTV-”. Always check your product page for available sensors:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/V40A-PRO

DID YOU KNOW?

You can expand your system’s coverage with additional sensors (sold separately). These add-on sensors will use your

weather station as a gateway to the La Crosse View app, where their data can be viewed and tracked 24/7 from any-

where.

Expand your coverage:

• Your baby’s room

• Your wine cellar

• Your basement

• Your attic

• Your garage

Just add a sensor and use your La Crosse View™app to monitor its data anywhere on-the-go.

For support and guidance of your La Crosse View™ app, please visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/lacrosseviewsupport

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Settings Menu

When operating as a standalone station, you can manually adjust your station’s settings

1. Hold the SET button for 3 seconds to enter settings menu.

2. Press and release the + or - buttons to adjust the ﬂashing values. Hold to adjust quickly.

3. Press and release the SET button to conﬁrm and move to the next item.

Note: Press and release the LIGHT button any time to exit settings

Settings order:

•Beep ON/OFF

•12/24 Time

•Hour

•Minutes

•Year

•Month

•Date

•Temperature Fahrenheit/Celsius

•Wind Direction (letters or degrees)

•Wind Speed (MPH | KMH)

•Rainfall unit (Inches | MM)

•SEE APP (connection prompt for app,

no actual function)

Option 2: Standalone Station

BEEP ON | OFF 12 | 24 Hour Time

Hour Minutes

Year Month

Date Temp °F | °C

Wind Direction Wind Speed MPH | KMH

Rain IN | MM Connection Prompt

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Your Weather Station Features: Connected or Standalone

Weather Forecast Icons

Low Battery Icons

Inches or Millimeters of Rain

Wind Speed Icon

Miles or Kilometers - Wind Speed

Wi-Fi Indicator Icon

Sensor Reception Icon

Trend Arrows

Fahrenheit or Celsius - Temperature

Percentage - Relative Humidity

Relative Humidity Icon

Temperature Icon

AM | PM Indicators

HI | LO Alert Icons

Rain Graph

Backlight Brightness (5 levels)

Your station has 5 levels of brightness for the backlight:

• When operating with the power cord, press and release the LIGHT button to adjust the backlight:

Intensity Levels: 0% | 5% | 20% | 50% | 100%

• When operating on battery power only, press the LIGHT button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds

at 100% brightness.

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