La Crosse Technology S81120 User Manual

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S81120 FAQS
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CONTENTS
S81120 FAQS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1
BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries? ................................................................................................... 2
HARDWARE: Sensors and Station..................................................................................................................................... 2
What are the power requirements for this station? ......................................................................................................... 3
POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries? ............................................................................................... 3
SETUP: How do I setup my station? .................................................................................................................................. 3
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensor? ...................................................................................................... 3
Where to I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................. 5
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 5
How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings? .............................................................................................................. 6
Help me understand the Wind History Readings............................................................................................................. 6
How do I reset the Wind History Readings? .................................................................................................................... 7
How Often does my Wind Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................................... 7
How Often does my Temp/Humidty Sensor Update? ..................................................................................................... 7
How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings? ................................................................................... 7
How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings? .................................................................................................... 8
What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature? ............................................................................................................ 8
How do I set Alerts? ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
How do I view Indoor Temperature/Humidity? ................................................................................................................ 9
Full Weekday or Calendar Display? .................................................................................................................................. 9
TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time? ..................................................................................................................... 9
How do I manually set the time? ....................................................................................................................................... 9
OTHER WEATHER STATION FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 11
BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight? .......................................................................................................... 11
What is Auto Dim? ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Can I operate my station on battery power only? .......................................................................................................... 11

La Crosse Technology S81120 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Indoor Temperature Range	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Outdoor Temperature Range	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Time Display	12/24 Hour Format
Power Requirements (Sensor)	2 x AA batteries (not included)
Transmission Range	330 feet (100 meters)

Summary

Batteries and Sensors

Batteries: What Do I Need to Know About Batteries?

Information on battery types for the station and sensor, including rechargeable ML2032.

Hardware: Sensors and Station

Station Setup and Mounting

What Are the Power Requirements for This Station?

Specifies the power cord and optional batteries required for the station's operation.

Setup: How Do I Setup My Station?

Provides step-by-step instructions for initial station setup and sensor pairing.

Mounting: Where Do I Mount/Position My Sensor?

Guidance on optimal sensor placement for accurate wind and temperature readings.

Understanding Wind Readings

How Do I Interpret the Current Wind Readings?

Explains current wind speed, top speed, compass rose, and trend indicators.

Help Me Understand the Wind History Readings.

Details how to view and interpret 24-hour, 7-day, monthly, and yearly wind speed history.

Temperature and Humidity Management

How Do I Reset the Wind History Readings?

Instructions for resetting individual wind history readings using the MINUS button.

How Do I View My Hi and Lo Temperature/Humidity Readings?

Guide on viewing high and low temperature/humidity records with time and date.

Troubleshooting and Accuracy

Factory Reset: How Do I Factory Reset My Station?

Details how to perform a factory reset, which clears all history and settings.

Why Doesn't the Temperature/Humidity Readings on My Station Match the Weather Report?

Temp Accuracy: Why Does My Thermo-Hygro Sensor Read Inaccurately?

Wind Sensor Maintenance and Readings

Why Are My Wind Cups Not Spinning?

Troubleshooting steps for non-spinning wind cups, including debris, mounting, and obstructions.

Can I Replace My Wind Cups?

Wind Reading 0.00: Why Do I Only See 0.00 for Wind Speed?

Wind Sensor Connectivity and Accuracy

Wind Dashes: Why Are There Dashes for Wind Readings?

Explains dashes indicate lost connection; checks batteries, distance, resistance, and interference.

How Do I Charge the Wind Sensor?

Wind/Temp Intermittent: Why Do My Readings Come and Go?

Wind Speed Accuracy

Wind Accuracy: Why Is My Wind Speed Inaccurate?

Discusses comparing wind speed to local stations, units, obstructions, and mounting.