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FCCInformation
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2 Thi)device mu~taccept any interference received, indvding inlerference thot may ceose undesired operotion.
WARNING.Chonge,or modification,to .hi, unono' upr."lyopproYOd by Ihe porlyre.pan.hl. forcompl;"ncecould"",d theu.,', authority10opera'.
the equipmenl.
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8 frcqutlney energy and, if not ins.taUedand used tn occordance with the instructions, may eeuse harmful in!l!!rfetenco to redia communications:. However,
6 thoro i,no guarantee thol interference ""fiUno! OCCUf in a pttoJlor .. ",oDation. If this,equipmenl doe1 eeuse harmful interference to eedie at televislcn
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ConlUbtho dealer or an e"""ri.aced rodio{rV .. c:hnrcianlor help.
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5-in-l SENSOR
1. Rainfall Collector Funnel 5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors
Limited One Year Warranty
At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commilmontto and recr, been domogod (including by cete of nature). tempered,
(internal) quality lochnology. Chaney Instrument Co. warrants obused, improperly in,'allod, damaged in shipping. or repaired
2. Solar Cell Panel that all products it manufoctures to be of good material or altered by other, thon outhorilod reprEentoti'les of Chaney,
Converts sunlight into power to run 6. Mounting Point and workmanship, and to be free of defects when The obove-described worranty is expreuly in lieu of all other
proporly installed and operoted for a period of one warranties, expr. or implied, and all other wcrrcnties are
internal aspirating fan. 7. Wind Speed Anemometer year from the dote of purchose. hereby expressly d'sdoimed. induding without limitation the
Internal Aspirating Fan implied warranty of morchanlobility and Ih. implied worranty
We recommend that you visil us at of nln.... for 0 portio.rlar purpose. Chonoy ."Pr.uty disclaim,
(not shown) 8, Wind Diredion Vane www.AcuRite.com for the fastest way to register your 011~obir.ty fO( 'peciol, consequonrioj or incidenlal domoge.,
Draws ambient air into product. However, product registration does not whelher arising in lorl or by contrcd Ircm any breach of Ihi.
9. Mounting Bracket eliminole the need to retain your original proof of wcnanty. Some $late_' "do not oUo .....the exclusion or limitotion
sensor to reduce solar radiation of incidenJal Of' consequential damages, 50 the above limitation
10. Mounting Hardware purchase in order to obtain warranty benefits. or ""clusion may nol apply 10 you. Chaney further di>doim. all
heating, resulting in more accurate
includes anchors & screws. Choney IMtrument Co. worronts thot all products it monufo<;ture., liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent
temperature measurement. 10 be of goad male rial and wor~mon.hip, and 10b. fro. of permitted by law. By occoplanco of any of Choney's products,
Qty Diameter length dofach when properly instclled and cpercted ler a period 01 the purchoser ossumes all liability for the consequences arising
3. ABCSwitch 5 #4 3/4" ono yoar from the date of percbcse. Romedy for brooch of this from rheir use or misuse. No po non, firm or corporation is
warronty is limited to repair or replccement of the dof.ct1 .... authorized to assume for Choney ony other liability in connection
ID code that must match display's 1 #4 1/2" itemts). Any product which, under normal use and so(yice, ilo with the sale of its product" furthermore. no person, firm or
A-SC switch to ensure units 1 #6 1/2" provo" to brt!oc:h the worranty contained herein within ONE corporotion i..$ outhorilod '0
modify or waive the terms of this
YEAR from dolo 01 .ole will, upon e"ominafion by Chonoy, parograph, and the pre coding paragraph .. unles..s done in writing
synchronize. and 01 its ,"ole option, be repaired or replaced by Choney. and signed by 0 duly oulhariz.d ogonl 01 Chaney. Thi. warranly
11. Debris Filter Trons.porlotion costs and charges for returned good, ,hall gives you specific legol righu. and you may 01-5-0
hove other
4. Battery Compartment Pre-installed to prevent debris from bo poid for by Ih. purch"",r. Chaney hereby diKioim. aU rights which vary from Itote to stote.
responiibifity For sud. Ironsportorion cosb and charges. This
entering the rain gauge. warranty will nol be breached, and Chonoy will give no aedu For in-warranty claims: Choney lrulnrment Co.
965 Wells SI., loko Go"'''''. Wt 53t47
for produds it manufactures which have received normal wear
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SETUP
To adjust the rainfall reading by 4% turn both screws 1/4 of a turn. ALKALINE
BATIERIES
To adjust the rainfall reading by 8% turn both screws 1/2 of a turn.
Customer Support
AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-in-
class service. For assistance, please have the model number of this
product available and contact us in any of the following ways:
o Install Batteri.s
4 AA Batteries
o Rain Gauge Stabilizer
Remove and discord
(() (877) 221-1252 ginfo@chaneY-inst,com
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Placement for Maximum Accuracy 5-in-l Sensor Installation Guidelines
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the
placement of the sensor is critical to the accuracy and performance of this ground in an open area. Higher is better for wind measurement- the National
product. Weather Service recommends 33 feet (10 meters) high!
$in-l Sensor Placement MOUNTING OPTIONS The included mounting bracket is designed to screw
The 5in-l sensor is designed to remain outdoors all year long. directly onto wooden posts or surfaces that are 2/1x 4/1 or larger. The sensor
Choose an open location with no obstructions above or around can also be mounted directly to 3/4/1 steel pipe (available at hardware stores
the sensor for the most accurate measurements. and home centers).
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Display for 5-in-l Weather Sensor
ACU~RITE~ model 06006RM/l036RX
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Package Contents
1. Display with tabletop stand
It's More than Accurate, it's ACURITE. 2.
3.
Power adopter
USB coble
AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments, 4. Instruction Manual
designed to provide you with information you can depend on to
This produd requires an AcuRite5-in-l Weather Sensor (sold separately) to be
Plan your day with confidence. operational.
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... (5x ... hour. Note the "AM" and "PM" indicators .
4. Press the "OX" button to confirm hour
humidity (see page 17).
selection.
ox The clock is now set.
What is wind reading being compared to? Pro
weather stations are typically mounted at 30 ft high
or more. Make sure to compare data using a sensor
Set the Date positioned at the some mounting height.
Note: The "?" stays in Inaccurate wind Check location of the sensor. Ensure it's mounted a
Selectable Categories, 1. Press the" ... " or "."," buttons until minimum of 5 ft in the air with no obstructions around
readings
even after setup . "SET DATE?" is displayed on the Selectable it (within several feet).
Category part of the display. Ensure wind cups are spinning freely. If they hesitate
2. Press the "OX" button to set the date. or stop try lubricating with graphite powder or spray
lubricant.
ICI:3B PM 3. Press the""''' or "."," buttons to adjust the
month.
Verify display is in USB mode 3 (see page 8).
4. Press the "OX" button to confirm month Unplug USB from display to computer for 20 seconds,
selection. and then plug bock in.
5. Press the""''' or ".",,, buttons to adjust the USBconnedivity Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
day. not working Batteries may need to be replaced.
Reset the display by pressing the reset button, located
6. Press the "OX" button to confirm day on the bock of the display. Dote and time will need to
selection. be entered after a reset.
7. Press the""''' or "."," buttons to adjust the Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
12/8 J year.
8. Press the "OX" button to confirm year
selection.
Display screen
not working
Batteries may need to be replaced.
Reset the display by pressing the reset button, located
on the bock of the display. Dote and time will need to
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Troubleshooting Select Measurement Units
Problem Possible Solution To select between standard units (mph, OF, etc.) or
metric units (kph, C, etc.):
Relocate the display and/or the 5in-l sensor.
1. Press the All or "..,," buttons until "SET UNITS?" is
II SET
The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other. displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display.
2. Press the 1I0X" button to set the unit preference.
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UNITS7
Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet
(.9 m) away Fromelectronics that may interfere with 3. Press the A" or "..,," buttons to select "STAND" for
II
the wireless communication (such as TVs,microwaves,
computers, etc). standard or" METRIC" for metric units.
Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithiumbatteries in 4. Press the "OX" button to confirm your selection.
No outdoor sensor sensor when temperature is below .,4F/-20C).Do not 5. Next, you will see "WIND MPH". Press the" A" or 1~3BPM
use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It "..,," buttons to select MPH, KPH, or KNOTS for wind
reception may take up to 20 minutes for display and sensor to WltJ]
speed units.
Tull no bars synchronize after batteries are replaced.
Synchronize the units:
6. Press the "0'1:' button to confirm your selection. mPH
1. Bring both the sensor and display indoors and Units are now set. .... ox ...
remove power adapter/batteries from each. Set Language
2. Reinstall batteries in outdoor sensor.
To select between English (default) or French for the display language:
3. Reinstallpower adopter/batteries in display.
4. let the units sit within a couple feet of each other 1. Press the" A" or "..,," buttons until "SET LANG?" is displayed on the
for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection. Selectable Category part of the display.
2. Press the "OX" button to set the language preference.
3. Press the" All or "..,," buttons to select the desired language.
Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be on
indication of wireless interference. 4. Press the" OX" button to confirm your selection.
Outdoor
temperature Make sure the ABCswitch in the battery Language is now set.
compartments of both the display and sensor are
is flashing or Note: Display reverts to English language when display runs out of power or is reset.
- showing dashes
switched to the some letter. You may choose A, B or
C; but both units must match to sync up. Sometimes
changing to a different channel can help. Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and
Weather Ticker performance of this product.
Slow down the speed of the ticker (see page 11).
Hard to Read
Display Placement
Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To ensure
accurate temperature measurement, place out of direct sunlight and
Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next away from heat sources or vents. Display stands upright for tabletop
12 to 24 hours, not current conditions.
use or is wall-mountable.
Has learning Mode icon disappeared from the
display? Learning Mode must complete before Important Placement Guidelines
Inaccurate forecast forecast and pressure will be accurate. Display and sensor must be within 330 feet (100 m) of each other.
Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Battery
removal or resetting the display will restart learning MAXIMIZE WIRElESS RANGE
Mode. After 14 days, forecast should be fairly Place units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces or other
accurate, however Learning Mode calibrates for a objects that may limit wireless communication. '
total of 33 days.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Plcce both unitsot least 3 feet (.9 m) away from electronic devices (TV, computer
- microwave, radio, etc.). '
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AcuRite Connect
AcuRite Connect works with Windows PC's to provide access to your Weather = Alarm On
Center data in the following ways:
Data File: Display logs lor stores) data so that you can download it to a (~))) = Alarm Off
PC in a data file ICSV, or commo-seporoted values file).
Web Brows.r or Smartphone: Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRite's ~ = Adjust Mode
free AcuRite online software, or from a mobile device using the free AcuRite
app, available from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. _x_ = low Value
Weather Underground: This weather station is compatible for streaming data -x- = High Value
to the Weather Underground Personal Weather Station Network. Navigate lunON FUNCTIONS
to hHp:/ /www.acurite.com/kbase/downloads/AcuRiteConnect.htmlfor Silence a Sounding Alarm
more information. Press to activate or
The alarm sounds initially for 0 few minutes, /'.. deactivate an alarm.
USB Mode then silences itself. The alarm then sounds (.. )) Press and hold to set
To set up AcuRite Connect, you must first select mode 3 on your display to every few minutes afterwards until one of the or adjust an alarm
gain access to all functionality. Modes 1, 2 and 4 are not used for the AcuRite following happens: value.
Connect software. 1. "SNOOZE" - Press any buHon. Alarm
1. Press the"." or "..," buHons until"SET USB MODE?" is displayed on the silences, but sounds again if the alarm condition reoccurs.
Selectable Category part of the display.
2. Turn alarm "OFF" - Deactivates alarm.
2. Press the "OX" button to set the mode preference.
3. Press the"." or "..," buHons to select USB mode #3.
4. Press the "OX" buHon to confirm your selection. AcuRite Connect USB Mode
is now set.
Download the Software
The AcuRite Connect software is available online as a free download. A
manual IPDF) is included with the software download.
Before seHing up the AcuRite Connect software,
verify that the display is ON with the
power adapter plugged in. Next,
connect the mini-USB Ismail end of
the cable) into the USB port on the
display, located inside the baHery
comportment.
1 http://www.acurite.com/kbase/
Download AcuRite Connect software to your computer by visiting:
downloads/
AcuRite-Connect.html
Or, navigate to the link above using the following path:
www.acurite.com > Support> Downloads> AcuRite Connect
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Programmable Weather Alarms After AcuRite Connect is installed on the computer, the initial configuration will
Each Selectable Weather Category features an alarm option. When an alarm
3 begin automatically. When selecting where to save weather data downloaded
from the display, a folder named "AcuRite Weather Station" will be created
sounds, the display emits audible beeping and Aashes the affected category, its
on the computer.
alarm settings, and any other relevant data.
Some alarms can be customized to alert you when your programmed
reached. Alarms include:
value is
4 When prompted by the software to plug in the display,
connect the USB (larger end of the cable) into
a USB port on the computer. ~
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OUTDOOR HUMIDITY lOW HIGH AcuRite Conned is iMtalled and ready for use.
Follow the instructions within the AcuRite Connect app to complete setup and
OUTDOOR TEMP lOW HIGH begin using the software.
STORM ALARM HIGH
INDOOR HUMIDITY LOW HIGH
OPERATION
INDOOR TEMP LOW HIGH
WIND CHILL LOW Using the Professional Weather Center
DEW POINT LOW HIGH
Learning Mode
HEAT INDEX HIGH
Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in
RAIN HIGH pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude.
After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At
WIND SPEED HIGH this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is
ready for superior weather prediction.
The rain alarm does not require a preset numerical value, but instead sounds
as soon as rain is recorded. Similarly, the storm alarm sounds when a large Weather Forecast
atmospheric pressure drop occurs, which usually indicates an oncoming storm.
AcuRite's patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast
Note: The storm alarm is NOT intended to be a safety device or warning system.
of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from
Set a Weather Alarm the sensor in your backyard. It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy -
personalized for your exact location.
1. Choose the weather category for which you wish to set an alarm by
pressing the" Ji.." or "T" buttons until the category is displayed on the STORM puny RAIN SNOW CHANCE OF MIXED
Selectable Category part of the display. LIKElY CLOUDY CLOUDY LIKElY UK ElY RAIN & SNOW
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Weather Select
Features weather data groups
o~+ = Heat Index Additional Messages Include:
NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORD NO RAIN RECORDED SINCE __
shown at right. To change ~~ = Dew Point WEATHER ALARM MESSAGES
"Weather Select" category, NEW LOW TEMPERATURE RECORD
press the selection arrow ~ f = Wind Chill NEW WIND SPEED RECORD TODAY SENSOR BAnERIES LOW
button just to the left of the
weather select display area. m = Indoor Conditions CURRENT RAINFALL RATE SENSOR SIGNAL LOST
110 = Rainfall Rate (in./hour) CURRENT RAIN MNT STARTED
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