La Crosse Technology WS-9160UV2 User Manual

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WS-9160UV2 FAQS
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FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station.
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CONTENTS
WS-9160UV2 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? ......................................................................................................... 2
SETUP: How do I setup my station? .................................................................................................................................. 2
MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensor? ...................................................................................................... 2
Where to I place my station? ............................................................................................................................................. 3
How do I manually set the time? ....................................................................................................................................... 3
WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week? ........................................................................................................ 4
Does this station have 12 hour and 24 hour time options? ............................................................................................. 4
How do I change the Calendar Display? .......................................................................................................................... 4
Why doesn’t the temperature/humidity readings on my station match the weather report? ...................................... 4
What does a reading of “HI” or “LO” mean? .................................................................................................................... 4
What does “NO” mean? ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Why does my Temp/erature reading come and go?....................................................................................................... 5
What is Distance | Resistance | Interference? .................................................................................................................. 5
Can I change batteries in my sensors without losing data?............................................................................................ 6
FACTORY RESET: How do I factory reset my station? .................................................................................................... 6
How do I view my HI and LO MIN/MAX Readings? ......................................................................................................... 6
How do I RESET MIN/MAX Readings? .............................................................................................................................. 6
How do I view Humidity?.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Can I add sensors? ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

La Crosse Technology WS-9160UV2 Specifications

General

Temperature Range (Indoor)	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Temperature Range (Outdoor)	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Humidity Range (Indoor/Outdoor)	1% to 99%
Power (Sensor)	2 x AA batteries
Transmission Frequency	433 MHz
Display	LCD
Backlight	Yes
Wireless Range	330 feet (100 meters)
Power (Display)	3 x AA batteries
Forecast Icons	Sunny, Partly Cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy
Weight (Main Unit)	0.62 lbs (0.28 kg)

Summary

WS-9160UV2 FAQs

Batteries: What to Know

Information on battery types, expiration dates, and voltage requirements for optimal performance.

Hardware: Sensors and Station

Details about the components included with the WS-9160UV2 station, including sensors and RF.

Power Requirements

Specifies the battery types and quantities needed for both the sensor and the main station unit.

Setup: How to Setup

Step-by-step guide on how to install batteries, set basic parameters, and connect sensors.

Mounting: Where to Mount Sensor

Guidance on optimal placement for accurate temperature and humidity readings, avoiding interference.

Placement: Where to Place Station

Recommendations for positioning the weather station for best reception and accuracy.

Manual Time Setting

Instructions on how to manually adjust the time, date, and other settings via the menu.

Weekday Correction

Guidance on how to fix an incorrect day of the week display by checking the year setting.

Time Format Options

Information on how to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.

Calendar Display

How to change the date display format or hide the calendar display.

Reading vs. Weather Report

Explanation why station readings may differ from local weather reports due to location.

HI/LO Reading Meaning

Meaning of 'HI' or 'LO' readings for temperature and humidity, and potential causes like battery issues.

'NO' Sensor Reading Meaning

What the 'NO' indicator means, how the station searches for sensors, and troubleshooting steps.

Temperature Reading Issues

Causes for intermittent temperature readings, including RF communication issues and environmental factors.

Distance, Resistance, Interference

Factors affecting sensor signal range, including distance, obstacles, and sources of interference.

Sensor Battery Replacement

Procedure for replacing sensor batteries without losing stored data on the station.

Factory Reset

Instructions on how to perform a factory reset on the station and reacquire sensors.

View Min/Max Readings

How to access and view recorded minimum and maximum temperature and humidity data with timestamps.

Reset Min/Max Readings

Steps to individually reset the minimum and maximum recorded sensor readings.

View Humidity

How to access and display the current humidity readings on the station.

Add Extra Sensors

Guide on how to install and connect additional compatible sensors like rain or temperature/humidity.

View Add-on Sensor Data

How to view data from connected add-on sensors, including rain and multiple TH sensors.

Auto-scroll TH Sensors

Explanation of how to auto-scroll through multiple temperature/humidity sensor readings.

View Rain Readings

How to access and display rain data, including RAIN NOW, RAIN 1 HR, RAIN 24 HRS, etc.