La Crosse Technology WS-3610-SAL Quick Setup Manual

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Touch Screen Weather Center Model WS-3610QUICK SET UP GUIDE1 Shipping ContentsThe shipping contents of the WS-3610 Touch Screen Weather Center include a BaseStation (Receiver), a Thermo-Hygro Sensor (433 MHz Transmitter), a Rain Sensorand a Wind Sensor, the respective Connecting Cables, an AC Adapter and a CD-ROM with a Package of PC Software for collected Weather Data.2 ConnectionsConnect the Rain Sensor and Wind sensor cables to their respectively marked jacksin the Thermo-Hygro sensor BEFORE powering up the Base Station or the Thermo-Hygro Sensor.The Thermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station can be directly connected via cable ifthe wireless 433 MHz radio transmission is not desired, and data transmission free oflocalized radio interference is an important factor.(The use of the direct cable connection between the Base Station and Thermo-HygroSensor depends on the finally chosen operating mode (see Item 3 Power Supply).3 Power SupplyDepending on the type of data transmission from transmitter to receiver the BaseStation and Thermo-Hygro Sensor can be supplied with power in the followingpossible combinations:• With cable connection or 433 MHz radio transmission: Base Station uses batter-ies, Thermo-Hygro Sensor uses batteries.• With 433 MHz radio transmission: Base Station uses AC/DC adapter, Thermo-Hygro Sensor batteries.• With cable connection: Base Station and Thermo-Hygro Sensor use the AC/DCadapter.The last mentioned cable connection eliminates the need for batteries (they may stillbe used as backup if there is a power outage) and provides data transmission that isless prone to interference.4 To Begin OperationTo begin it is necessary to decide whether to use AC power (adapter included) orbatteries to operate the system. Either method will ensure a connection to theThermo-Hygro Sensor and Base Station by cable or by a 433 MHz wireless radiosignal.Note: When first setting up the Weather Center, it is important to temporarilyset up the entire system in close proximity on a table or counter top as it isintended to be used (wired or wireless). This step serves as a test to ensurethat all components function correctly prior to final installation.In all cases the Thermo-Hygro sensor must be powered up prior to the Base Stationsince the Sensor will send an identification code that must be received and stored bythe Base Station within the first few minutes of operation. It is also important to allowthe Base Station to operate for at least 15 minutes prior to touching any fields on thedisplay.