La Crosse Technology WS-8157U-IT - User Manual

1
WS-8157U-IT
RADIO-CONTROLLED CLOCK WITH OUTDOOR WIRELESS TEMPERATURE AND WEATHER FORECAST
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Glossary of Common Terms............................................................................. 2
Features ............................................................................................................. 3
Batteries: Installation and Replacement......................................................... 4
Setting-Up .......................................................................................................... 5
Function Keys.................................................................................................... 6
LCD Screen Descriptions.................................................................................. 6
Weather Forecast ..............................................................................................7
Weather Tendency Icons................................................................................... 7
Manual Settings............................................................................................8-10
TIME ZONE.........................................................................................................8
DST ON/OFF....................................................................................................... 9
LANGUAGE DISPLAY......................................................................................... 9
MANUAL TIME.................................................................................................... 9
YEAR, MONTH, DATE, WEEKDAY................................................................... 10
°C OR °F TEMPERATURE................................................................................ 10
Changing the Display Mode............................................................................ 10
Alarm: Activation and Deactivation............................................................... 11
Outdoor Temperature Transmitter ................................................................. 11
Positioning....................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 14
Care and Maintenance..................................................................................... 15
Specifications.................................................................................................. 16
Warranty and Contact Information.....................................................................

Summary

Glossary of Common Terms

Product Features Overview

Battery Installation and Replacement

Install Batteries in Transmitter

Steps for installing batteries in the outdoor temperature transmitter.

Install Batteries in Radio-Controlled Clock

Steps for installing batteries in the main clock unit.

Initial Setup and WWVB Synchronization

Interface Navigation and Display

Function Keys Overview

Explanation of the clock's function keys.

LCD Screen Layout and Icons

Description of the LCD screen layout and icons.

Weather Forecast Explanation

Manual Setting Procedures

Time Zone and DST Settings

Setting time zone and daylight saving time options.

Language, Time, and Year Settings

Setting display language, manual time, and year.

Date, Weekday, and Temperature Settings

Setting Month, Date, and Weekday

Procedure for setting the current month, date, and weekday.

Temperature Unit Setting

Selecting between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).

Display Modes, Alarm, and Snooze

Changing Display Mode

How to cycle through different display information modes.

Alarm Setting and Snooze

Setting the alarm time, activating, and using snooze.

WWVB Radio Time Reception

Outdoor Temperature Transmitter Operation

915 MHz Reception Troubleshooting

Unit Positioning Guidelines

Positioning the Radio-Controlled Clock

Instructions for placing the main clock unit.

Positioning the Outdoor Temperature Transmitter

Instructions for placing the outdoor sensor unit.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Care and Maintenance Guidelines

Product Specifications

Warranty Information and Support

La Crosse Technology WS-8157U-IT Specifications

General

Brand	La Crosse Technology
Model	WS-8157U-IT
Category	Weather Station
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)
Power Requirements (Remote Sensor)	2 x AA batteries
Temperature Resolution	0.1°F/°C
Humidity Resolution	1%
Wireless Frequency	915 MHz
Indoor Humidity Range	1% to 99%
Humidity Range	1% to 99% RH
Transmission Range	Up to 300 feet (91 meters) in open air
Power Source (Display)	Batteries
Power Source (Sensor)	2 x AA batteries
Humidity Accuracy	+/- 5%