WIRELESS COLOR
WEATHER STATION
SET UP GUIDE
MODEL: C85845v6
Table of Contents
BASICS TIME ALARM TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY
Power Up 03 Set Alarm 05 Temperature/Humidity 08
Buttons 03 Activate/Deactivate Alarm 05 Readings
Settings Menu 04 Snooze 06 Temperature/Humidty 09
WWVB Atomic Time 05 Records
Signal Trend Arrows 09
Forecast 06
Forecast Trend Arrows 06
Adjustable Backlight 07
Comfort Charts 07
ALERTS SENSOR APPENDIX
Set Alerts 10 Search for Sensors 11 Stay in Touch 12
Active Alerts 10 Low Battery Icon 11 Specifications 12-13
Disarm Alerts 10 Sensor Weather Shield 11 Care & Maintenance 13
We’re Here to Help 14
Warranty & Patents 14
FCC Statement 15
Double Warranty Offer 16
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POWER UP
1. Insert 2-AA batteries into your Outdoor Sensor.
2. Insert the 5 volt power cord into an outlet, then into your station.
Optional: Insert 3-AA batteries for backup.
3. Enter the Settings Menu to adjust your time.
4. Once the sensor is reading to your weather station, place the sensor
outside in a shaded location. View our sensor mounting video here:
bit.ly/th_sensor_mounting
Outdoor Sensor Weather Station
TX141TH-Bv4 C85845v6
BUTTONS
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SETTINGS MENU
1. Hold the SET button until the display changes to enter the Settings
Menu.
2. Press and release the + or - button to adjust values. Press and
release SET to confirm and move to the next item.
3. Press the SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT button at anytime to exit the
Settings Menu.
Settings Menu order:
• Language
• Beep ON/OFF
• Atomic ON/OFF
• Time Zone Time Zone
• DST ON/OFF AST Atlantic
EST Eastern
• 12H/24H CST Central
• Hour MST Mountain
• Minutes PST Pacific
• Year AKT Alaskan
HAT Hawaiian
• Month
• Date
• Fahrenheit/Celsius
Language: When Español is selected, the following instructions and
weekday will be presented in that language.
Weekday: Weekday sets automatically when Year, Month and Date are set.
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WWVB ATOM I C T IM E S IG N A L
• The station will automatically search for the atomic time signal at UTC
7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00.
• The Atomic Time Signal Icon will flash while searching, and be solid
when connected.
• Press and release the SET button anytime, to manually search for the
atomic time signal.
• For information about WWVB visit: bit.ly/atomic_time
T IM E A L A R M
Set Alarm:
1. Hold the ALARM button to enter the Alarm Settings Menu.
2. Use the +/- buttons to adjust the flashing values.
3. Press the ALARM button to confirm and move forward.
Note: The alarm will activate after being set, indicated by the Alarm Icon .
Activate/Deactivate Alarm:
Press the ALARM button to activate or deactivate the alarm and view your
alarm time. The Alarm Icon will show only when alarm is active.
Alarm Hour Alarm Minutes Alarm Active
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Snooze:
• When alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT button to silence
alarm for 10 minutes. The Snooze Icon Zz will flash.
• Press any button except SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT to silence the alarm for 24
hours.
• This is a crescendo alarm. It will sound for two minutes with increased
frequency, then shut off if no buttons are pressed.
FORECAST
Your station uses changing atmospheric pressure to predict weather conditions
for the next 12-hours. When the outdoor temperature is below 32°F and the
forecast is Rain or T-Storm, the station will show Snow. Please allow 7-10 days
for barometric calibration. Note: Above 6,200 feet your forecast icons may not
change.
Sunny Partly Sunny Clouds Rain T-Storm Snow
FORECAST TREND ARROWS
The Forecast Trend Arrows indicate the change in pressure over the past 3 hours.
No arrow indicates the pressure is steady.
Pressure is rising
Pressure is falling 6
ADJUSTA B L E B AC KLIGH T
When operating with the power cable, the backlight is adjustable to:
High, Low, or Off.
1. Press and release the SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT button to adjust backlight.
2. When operating on batteries only, the backlight will come on briefly
when the SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT button is pressed.
C OM F O RT C H A RTS
• Indoor & Outdoor comfort charts keep you informed when the humidity is
at a comfortable level.
• The bar over the chart will move to indicate the humidity level.
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TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY READINGS
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1. TEMPERATURE ALERT 2. TREND ARROW 3. OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE
Shows an Alert is armed. Indicates rising and falling Current Outdoor
Temperature trends. Temperature.
4. RECEPTION ICON 5. OUTDOOR HUMIDITY 6. TREND ARROW
Indicates if the station is Current Outdoor Humidity. Indicates rising and falling
receiving data from the Humidity trends.
sensor.
7. TEMPERATURE ALERT 8. TREND ARROW 9. INDOOR TEMPERATURE
Shows an Alert is armed. Indicates rising and falling Current Indoor
Temperature trends. Temperature.
10. INDOOR HUMIDITY 11. TREND ARROW
Current Indoor Humidity Indicates rising and falling
Humidity trends. 8
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY RECORDS
All HI/LO temperature/humidity records reset automatically at 12:00
(midnight).
• Press and release the TEMP button once to view HI indoor and outdoor
temperature/ humidity records.
• Press and release the TEMP button a second time to view LO indoor and
outdoor temperature/humidity records.
• Press and release the TEMP button a third time to view outdoor Heat
Index.
• Press and release the TEMP button a fourth time to view outdoor
Dew Point.
• Press and release the TEMP button again to return to normal display.
TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND ARROWS
The temperature and humidity trend indicators update with every 15
minutes and look back over the past hour to reflect change in
Temperature (2°F / 1°C) or Humidity 3% RH). When no arrows show, the
temperature or humidity remains steady.
Temperature or Humidity Temperature or Humidity
is falling is rising 9
T EM PER AT UR E & H U M ID ITY A LERTS
To set alerts:
1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter alert set mode. Outdoor HI ALERT OFF will
show. To set this alert value, press and release the + or - button to arm this
alert (ON).
2. When the alert is armed (ON) the alert value will flash. Press and release the +
or - button to change alert values.
3. Press and release the ALERTS button to confirm and move to the next alert. If
you do not wish to set an alert, press the ALERTS button again to move the next
alert or to exit.
4. Press the SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT button at anytime to exit the Alerts Menu.
Active Alert:
• The Alert Icon will only show when the alert is active, and indicate the HI or LO
alert.
• When armed alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times, once each minute,
until out of alert range.
• The flashing alert icon will indicate whether it is a LO or HI alert.
• Press any button to stop the temp alert sound.
• The alert icon will still flash while value is in alert range.
Disarm Alert:
1. Hold the ALERTS button to enter alert setting menu.
2. Press the ALERTS button until you see the alert you wish to disarm.
3. Press and release the + or - button to disarm the alert. The alert will not sound.
3. Press the SNOOZE/BACKLIGHT button to exit.
High Alert Active Low Alert Active Both Alerts are Off
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SE A RC H F OR O UTDOOR S EN S OR
If you are seeing dashes for any sensor readings, please try the
following steps:
1. Hold the TEMP button to search for your outdoor sensor.
The Reception Indicator will begin to animate.
2. If after 3 minutes the sensor still isn’t connected, bring the sensor inside
next to the display and remove power from the sensor and station.
3. Press any button on the station 20 times and leave the parts sit for a few
moments with the power off.
4. Install a new set of alkaline batteries into the sensor, then power up your
station again.
5. If your sensor data is still not appearing after these steps, please contact
our support staff. For additional help visit: bit.ly/basic_restart
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
Low Battery Icon by Outdoor Temperature, replace batteries in the Outdoor
Sensor.
Low Battery Icon by the Indoor Temperature, replace batteries in the Station.
SEN S O R WE AT HER S H IELD - N OT IN CLUDE D
• The Sensor Weather Shield is designed to protect your outdoor sensor
from rain and snow. Optional.
• This shield will offer limited protection from the sun’s heat.
• Optional Purchase at: bit.ly/925-1418
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STAY IN TOUCH!
Ask questions, watch setup videos, and provide feedback on our social media
outlets. Follow La Crosse Technology on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
SPEC I FI CAT I ON S
C85845v6:
Temperature Range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Humidity Range: 10% to 99% RH
Update Interval: About every 60 seconds
Power Requirements: AC6: GPU280500150WA00
The plug on the power adapter is intended to serve as the disconnect device, the socket-outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Optional: 3 “AA” Batteries (not included)
Battery Life: Over 12 months with reputable batteries
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SP EC I F I CAT I ON S
TX141TH-Bv4
Temperature Range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Transmission Range: over 330 feet
(100 meters) in open air RF 433MHz
Power Requirements: 2 “AA” LR6 Batteries (not included)
Battery Life: Over 24 months with reputable batteries
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
When batteries of different brand or type are used together, or new and old batteries are used
together, some batteries may be over-discharged due to a difference of voltage or capacity.
This can result in venting, leakage, and rupture and may cause personal injury.
• Do not mix Alkaline, Lithium, Standard, or Rechargeable battteries.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new
ones, or batteries of different types.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from product during periods of non-use. Battery leakage can cause
corrosion and damage to this product.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
• For recycling and disposal of batteries, and to protect the environment, please check
the internet or your local phone directory for local recycling centers and/or follow local
government regulations.
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WE’R E H E R E TO H ELP
If you require additional support, call our friendly customer
SCAN HERE
support team based out of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
FOR SUPPORT
Self Help: bit.ly/c85845v6_support
Phone: 1.608.782.1610
Online: bit.ly/contact_techsupport
Our knowledgeable customer support team is available:
Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm CST.
CA WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including acrylonitrile, butadiene, and
styrene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.gov
WARRANTY & PATENTS
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from date
of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials &
workmanship.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd, 2830 S. 26th St., La Crosse, WI 54601
For Full Warranty Details, Visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
Patents: www.lacrossetechnology.com/patents
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FC C STAT E ME N T
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Increase separation between equipment & receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Such changes or modifications could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
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processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical process without the written permission
of the publisher. This booklet may contain errors or misprints. The information it contains is regularly
checked and corrections are included in subsequent editions. We disclaim any responsibility for any
technical error or printing error, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are recognized.
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