AcuRite 00608 Weather Station - Manual (Page 5)

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display unit and the sensor are critical to the accuracy
and performance of this product.
Important Placement Guidelines
Display unit and sensor must be within 330ft (100m) of each other.
MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE
Place units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other
objects that may limit wireless communication.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Place both units at least 3ft (.9m) away from electronic devices (TV, computer,
microwave, radio, etc.).
LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
Position sensor away from heaters, air conditioners, chimneys, exhaust vents,
asphalt and concrete (surfaces that radiate heat).
LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES
Avoid installing the sensor near pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Water
sources may impact humidity accuracy.
LOCATE AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS
DO NOT install the sensor where it will be sprayed by a sprinkler system. This
may force water inside the sensor.
LOCATE AWAY FROM WIND OBSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT mount the sensor with obstructions around it.
Consider a location that is a wide open area, with few
structures around to ensure accurate wind speed
measurement.
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Display Unit Placement
Place the display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To
ensure accurate temperature measurement, place out of direct
sunlight and away from heat sources or vents. Display unit stands
upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.
3-in-1 Sensor Placement
The 3-in-1 sensor is designed to remain outdoors all year long.
Choose an open location with no obstructions above or around
the sensor for the most accurate measurements.
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Atomic Clock
AcuRite atomic clocks use a radio-controlled signal to synchronize to the
correct time broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) Radio Station WWVB, located near Fort Collins, Colorado. WWVB
broadcasts the current time and date with split-second accuracy.
This AcuRite atomic clock will maintain itself to the correct time, and
automatically adjust itself for daylight saving time to provide the most accurate
timekeeping standard possible.
Please note: The atomic signal generally takes a few hours to synchronize, so it
is important to manually set the time and date after powering on the display.
Set the Time, Date & Units
The clock and calendar are utilized to time stamp history records and other
data, so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the
display unit.
Press and HOLD the “SET” button to enter SET MODE. Once in set mode, the
preference you are currently setting will blink on the display.
To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “ ” or
“ ” buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).
To save your adjustments, press and release the “SET” button again to adjust
the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
TIME ZONE (PST MST CST EST AST HAT [HAST] AKT [AKST])
AUTO DST (Automatically adjust time -/+ on DST dates)
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
UNITS: TEMPERATURE (ºF or ºC)
UNITS: PRESSURE (inHg or mb)
UNITS: WIND SPEED (mph, kph, knots)
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are touched for 30
seconds. Enter basic setup mode at any time by pressing the “SET” button.