La Crosse Technology WS6818 - User Manual

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The Wireless Weather Station features manual set time, date, time
alarm, weather forecast, indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity, with
temperature alerts, heat index and dew point. Wireless transmission
range of over 90 meters (300 feet) in open air, from transmitter to
forecast station.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP
STEP 1:
 Remove battery cover from the forecast
station
 Insert 2 NEW AA batteries (not included) into
the back of the forecast station. Observe the
correct polarity (see marking inside the
battery compartment).
 The forecast station will light up and show, indoor temperature,
humidity and time.
STEP 2:
 Ensure that the transmitter is within 3 meters (10 feet) of the forecast
station.
 Remove battery cover from transmitter: Slide the battery cover down
and lift off the front of the transmitter.
 Insert 2 NEW AA batteries (not included) into the
transmitter.
 Observe the correct polarity.
 Within 3 minutes, the forecast station will show
readings in the Outdoor temperature area on the LCD.
Note:
 Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures
below -28.8°C/- 20°F ).
 Allow the weather station and the transmitter to stay within 10 feet of
each other for the first 15 minutes of set up.
TRANSMITTER SIGNAL STRENGTH
 After the batteries are inserted, the forecast station will search for the
outdoor temperature/humidity transmitter for 3 minutes.
 The antenna symbol will flash during reception, and temperature
display will be dashes “---“.
 The antenna symbol will scroll during transmitter synchronization.
 If synchronization fails once, the antenna will lose one bar.
 If synchronization fails twice, the antenna will lose two bars.
 If reception continuously fails to receive 5 times, the antenna symbol
will be shown as .
 The antenna will show full display with successful RF
(radio frequency) reception.
TROUBLESHOOTING
 If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after three
minutes, hold the HEAT/DEW/SENSOR button on the
forecast station for three seconds to search for outdoor
transmitter.
 Next, remove the battery cover from the transmitter then press the TX
button to send a signal.
 If it still does not receive the outdoor data, remove the batteries from
both the forecast station and the transmitter for 15 minutes repeat
setup instructions from step 1.
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 90 meters(300-
feet).Obstacles such as wall, windows, stucco, concrete, and the
large metal objects can reduce the range.
TIME/DATE
The SETTINGS button moves through the program menu
and confirm settings.
Use the UP ARROW button to increase a value.
Use the DOWN ARROW button to decrease a value.
SET TIME/DATE
Hold the SETTINGS button for three seconds to enter time set mode.
 BEEP ON/OFF: BP ON(BEEP) will flash .The default is ON. Press
and release the UP or DOWN button to ON or OFF the BEEP button
sound.
 12/24-HOUR: The time format will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to
choose 12-hour or 24-hour time format and press the SETTINGS
button to confirm and move to hour.
 HOUR: The Hour will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to choose the
hour, and press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to
minutes.
 MINUTES: The Minutes will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to
choose the minutes, and press the SETTINGS button to confirm and
move to the year.
 YEAR: The Year will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to choose the
year, and press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to the D-
M.
 D-M: The D-M will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to choose
DATE/MONTH or MONTH/DATE format, and press the SETTINGS
button to confirm and move to the Month.
 MONTH: The Month will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to choose
the month, and press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to
the date.
 DATE: The Date will flash. Use the ARROW buttons to choose the
date, and press the SETTINGS button to confirm and move to
Celsius/ Fahrenheit.
 CELSIUS /FAHRENHEIT: °C or °F will flash. Use the ARROW
buttons to select Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press and release the
SETTINGS button to confirm and Move to the language.
 LANGUAGE: The language will flash. The default is FRENCH. Use
the ARROW buttons to select the language for weekday display
(French or English) and press the SETTINGS button to confirm and
exit setting.
Note:
 Up/Down arrows: Press once to adjust by 1 unit, hold for fast scroll
adjustment.
 When in setting mode of any feature, all the rest of the information of
the LCD should disappear, only concentrate in the setting of the
feature
 Press the TIME ALARM/SNOOZE button at any time to exit or wait 20
seconds without pressing buttons to return to the normal time display.
Wireless Weather Station
WS6818 | Quick Setup Guide

Summary

Setup Instructions

Insert Forecast Station Batteries

Insert 2 AA batteries into the forecast station, observing polarity. Station lights up.

Position Outdoor Transmitter

Place transmitter within 3m of station and insert batteries for outdoor readings.

Transmitter Signal Status

Explains antenna symbol behavior during synchronization and reception issues.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Outdoor Data Not Displaying

Steps to resolve missing outdoor temperature data, including button presses and battery reset.

Wireless Transmission Range

Discusses obstacles affecting wireless range (walls, metal objects).

Setting Time and Date

Configure Time and Date

Guide for setting time, date, 12/24hr format, and language using buttons.

Setting Mode Navigation

Tips on using arrow buttons for adjustments and exiting setting mode.

Alarm Functions

Set Time Alarm

How to set the alarm hour and minutes using the TIME ALARM button.

Activate;Deactivate Alarm

Procedure to turn the time alarm on or off; alarm icon indicates status.

Snooze and Stop Alarm

How to snooze or stop the alarm when it sounds.

Indoor Comfort Display

Heat Index and Dew Point

Understanding Heat Index

Explains Heat Index as perceived temperature due to heat and humidity.

Understanding Dew Point

Defines Dew Point as the air saturation temperature for condensation.

Humidity Trend Icons

Temperature Alerts

Set Temperature Alerts

Guide to adjust temperature alert values (high/low) using buttons.

Alert Setting Sequence

Sequence for setting various temperature and humidity alerts (indoor/outdoor).

Temperature Trend Icons

Arm;Disarm Alerts

Active Temperature Alert

Stop Active Alert Sound

Press any button to stop the alert sound and flashing icon.

Min;Max Temperatures & Humidity

View Minimum Data

Displays minimum indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity readings.

Reset Minimum Data

Resets minimum temperature and humidity data.

View Maximum Data

Displays maximum indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity readings.

Reset Maximum Data

Resets maximum temperature and humidity data.

Low Battery Indicator

Forecast Tendency Indicator

Weather Forecast Icons

Station Learning Process

Care and Maintenance

Battery Handling

Do not mix battery types; handle with care.

General Cleaning & Safety

Clean with damp cloth; keep away from children; not for medical use.

Positioning the Forecast Station

Positioning the Outdoor Transmitter

Product Specifications

Indoor Specifications

Indoor temperature/humidity ranges and update intervals.

Outdoor Specifications

Outdoor temperature/humidity ranges, distance, and update intervals.

Power & Battery Life

Details on power sources and expected battery life.

Product Dimensions

Physical dimensions for the forecast station and transmitter.

Liability Disclaimer

La Crosse Technology WS6818 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)
Wireless Range	300 feet (91 meters)
Power (Outdoor Sensor)	2 x AA batteries (not included)
Temperature Resolution	0.1°F/°C
Humidity Resolution	1%
Time Display	12/24 hour format
Calendar	Yes
Weather Forecast	Yes
Power (Display)	3 x AA batteries
Weight	0.5 lbs