Chaney Instrument Weather Radio 06006RM 1036RX User Manual

Instruction Manual  
5-in-1 Color Weather Station Display  
model 06006RM/1036RX  
Package Contents  
1. Display unit with tabletop stand  
2. Power adapter  
3. USB cable  
4. Instruction Manual  
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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
 
1. Current Wind Direction  
22. Activate Weather Ticker Message  
2. Touch Activated Backlight  
Momentary during battery power,  
always on/off for power adapter.  
23. ““/”“ to Select Category  
(#17) & Adjust Settings  
24. Weather Ticker Manual Cycle  
3. Current Wind Speed  
Press to advance through messages.  
4. Previous 2 Wind Directions  
25. “ “ Button  
for setup preferences.  
5. Current Outdoor Temperature  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
temperature is trending.  
26. Alarm On/Off Button  
Activate alarm; press and hold to  
adjust alarm values.  
6. Outdoor Temperature Alarm On  
Indicator  
7. Current Outdoor Humidity  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
humidity is trending.  
27. Deactivate Weather Ticker  
Message  
28. Indicates Deactivated Weather  
Ticker Message  
During ticker customization mode.  
8. Outdoor Humidity Alarm On  
Indicator  
29. Indicates Active Weather Ticker  
Message  
9. Current Rainfall  
During ticker customization mode.  
Accumulates data during rainfall.  
30. Programmable Alarm Settings  
10. Rainfall Alarm On Indicator  
31. Alarm On/Off Indicator  
11. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast  
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls  
data from your 5-in-1 sensor to  
for Selectable Category (#17).  
32. Sensor Low Battery Indicator  
33. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength  
generate your personal forecast.  
12. All-Time Total Rainfall  
13. Current Month Total Rainfall  
14. Date  
15. Clock  
16. Display Low Battery Indicator  
17. Selectable Category  
34. Learning Mode Icon  
Disappears after weather forecast  
self-calibration is complete.  
35. Weather Select Button  
Press to change the Weather Select  
category data being displayed.  
36. Current Barometric Pressure  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
pressure is trending.  
18. Record High  
Shown for current category selected  
on the display (#17).  
37. Weather Select (top to bottom)  
Heat index, dew point, wind chill,  
indoor temperature / humidity,  
rainfall rate (in/mm per hour).  
19. Record Low  
Shown for current category selected  
on the display (#17).  
38. Storm Alert Alarm On Indicator  
20. Weather Ticker™  
39. Average Wind Speed  
21. All-Time Records Button  
Press for all-time low and date  
recorded for current category  
selected on display (#17). Press twice  
for all-time high and date recorded.  
of all speeds from past 2 minutes.  
40. Wind Speed Alarm On Indicator  
41. Peak Wind Speed  
Highest speed from past 60 minutes.  
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Set the Time & Date  
The clock and calendar are utilized to timestamp history records and other  
data, so it is important to set the time and date soon after you power on the  
display unit.  
Set the Time  
1. Press the “  
“ or “ “ buttons until  
“SET CLOCK?” is displayed on the  
Selectable Category part of the display unit.  
2. Press the “ ” button to set the clock.  
3. Press the “  
“ or ““ buttons to adjust the  
hour. Note the “AM” and “PM” indicators.  
4. Press the “ ” button to confirm hour  
selection.  
5. Press the “  
minutes.  
“ or ““ buttons to adjust  
6. Press the “ ” button to confirm minute  
selection.  
The clock is now set.  
Set the Date  
Note: The “ ” stays in  
Selectable Categories,  
even after setup.  
1. Press the “  
“ or “ “ buttons until  
“SET DATE?” is displayed on the Selectable  
Category part of the display unit.  
2. Press the “ ” button to set the date.  
3. Press the “  
month.  
“ or ““ buttons to adjust the  
4. Press the “ ” button to confirm month  
selection.  
5. Press the “  
day.  
“ or ““ buttons to adjust the  
6. Press the “ ” button to confirm day  
selection.  
7. Press the “  
“ or ““ buttons to adjust the  
year.  
8. Press the “ ” button to confirm year  
selection.  
The date is now set.  
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Select Measurement Units  
To select between standard units (mph, ºF, etc.) or  
metric units (kph, ºC, etc.):  
1. Press the “  
“ or “ “ buttons until “SET UNITS?”  
is displayed on the Selectable Category part of  
the display unit.  
2. Press the “  
3. Press the “  
” button to set the unit preference.  
“ or “ “ buttons to select “STAND”  
for standard or “METRIC” for metric units.  
4. Press the “ ” button to confirm your selection.  
5. Next, you will see “WIND MPH”. Press the  
“ or “ “ buttons to select MPH, KPH, or  
KNOTS for wind speed units.  
6. Press the “ ” button to confirm your selection.  
Units are now set.  
PC Connect Overview  
PC Connect lets you access your Weather Center data in the following ways:  
Data File: Display unit logs (or stores) data so that you can download it to a  
PC in a data file (CSV, or comma-separated values file).  
PC Weather Widget: View data on your PC’s screen as a widget.  
Web Browser or Smartphone: Monitor sensor data remotely using AcuRite’s  
free AcuRite online software, or from a mobile device using the free AcuRite  
app, available from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.  
PC Connect USB Modes  
To setup PC Connect, you must first select  
a USB mode on the display unit.  
DISPLAY UNIT...  
USB Shows Stores  
Mode Data Data  
Streams  
Online*  
Note: The PC Connect software MUST be  
installed on your computer BEFORE connecting  
the display unit to the computer.  
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USB Mode 1: Display Logging ON  
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of  
data in memory. When memory nears  
capacity, display unit’s Weather Ticker  
displays an alert to download memory soon.  
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect.  
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USB Mode 2: Display Logging OFF (DEFAULT)  
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory for PC transfer.  
USB Mode 3: Display Logging ON/Internet Bridge Mode  
•Display unit logs (stores) up to 2 weeks of data in memory.  
•Transfer data to your PC using PC Connect.  
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*  
USB Mode 4: Display Logging OFF/Internet Bridge Mode  
•Display unit DOES NOT log (save) any data in memory.  
•Stream your data from your weather center to online sources.*  
* PC and internet connection must remain ON to continuously stream data  
from your weather center to online sources or the AcuRite mobile app.  
Set the PC Connect USB Mode  
1. Press the “  
“ or “ “ buttons until “SET USB MODE?” is  
displayed on the Selectable Category part of the display  
unit.  
2. Press the “ ” button to set the mode preference.  
3. Press the “  
“ or “ “ buttons to select the USB mode.  
4. Press the “ ” button to confirm your selection.  
PC Connect USB Mode is now set.  
Download the PC Connect Software  
The PC Connect software is available online as a free download. An instruction  
manual for PC Connect is included (PDF file) when you download the software.  
Read the manual to learn how to setup PC Connect preferences and features.  
Download PC Connect software to your computer by visiting:  
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Or, you can navigate to the page above using the following path:  
Click the “setupacu-link” file you downloaded and follow the on-screen  
2 instructions to install the PC Connect software. A folder named “AcuRite”  
will be installed on your computer.  
After PC Connect is installed on your  
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computer, open the PC Connect app. Verify  
that the display unit is powered on with  
the AC power adapter plugged in, then  
connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB port located inside the  
battery compartment on the back of the display unit.  
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(PC)  
Connect the larger end of the  
USB cable into a USB port on  
your computer.  
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USB functions on the display  
unit are OFF by default. Verify  
the display unit is powered on and receiving data from the outdoor sensor.  
Next, set the USB mode on the display unit. Set to mode 3 for full PC  
Connect functionality, or see page 5 for a description of all available  
USB modes.  
Select the SAME USB mode in the PC Connect software that you chose on  
your display unit.  
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PC Connect is now ready for use. Please note that it may take up to  
1 minute for the PC Connect software to begin receiving data from the  
display unit.  
Specifications  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC  
HUMIDITY RANGE  
Indoor: 16% to 98%  
0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph  
16 points  
WIND SPEED  
WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS  
RAINFALL  
0 to 99.99 in; 0 to 99.99cm  
330ft / 100m depending on home construction materials  
WIRELESS RANGE  
OPERATING FREQUENCY  
POWER  
433 MHz  
Display: 4.5V AC adapter  
Wind Speed: 18 second updates; Direction: 30 second updates  
Outdoor temperature & humidity: 36 second updates  
Indoor temperature & humidity: 60 second updates  
PC Connect CSV Data Logging: 12 minute updates  
PC Connect to AcuRite Software/App: 18 second updates  
DATA REPORTING  
DISPLAY UNIT MEMORY  
512 kilobytes (not expandable)  
Windows® XP / Vista / 7 /8 and available USB port  
High speed internet is required to use some advanced features  
of PC Connect, such as the AcuRite software and app.  
PC CONNECT SYSTEM  
REQUIREMENTS  
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly,  
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FCC Information  
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. 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.  
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.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could  
void the user authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
Limited One Year Warranty  
At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment  
not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit for products  
it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear,  
been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered, abused,  
improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired or altered  
to quality technology. Chaney Instrument Co.  
warrants that all products it manufactures to  
be of good material and workmanship, and to  
by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.  
be free of defects when properly installed and  
The above-described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other  
warranties, express or implied, and all other warranties are  
hereby expressly disclaimed, including without limitation the  
operated for a period of one year from the  
date of purchase.  
implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty  
of fitness for a particular purpose. Chaney expressly disclaims  
all liability for special, consequential or incidental damages,  
whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this  
warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation  
or exclusion may not apply to you. Chaney further disclaims all  
liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent  
We recommend that you visit us at  
register your product. However, product  
registration does not eliminate the need to  
retain your original proof of purchase in order  
to obtain warranty benefits.  
permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaney’s products,  
the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising  
Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it  
manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be  
from their use or misuse. No person, firm or corporation is  
free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period  
authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection  
of one year from the date of purchase. Remedy for breach of  
with the sale of its products. Furthermore, no person, firm or  
this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective  
corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this  
item(s). Any product which, under normal use and service, is  
paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing  
proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR  
and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty  
from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney, and at its  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights  
sole option, be repaired or replaced by Chaney. Transportation  
which vary from state to state.  
costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by  
the purchaser. Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for  
such transportation costs and charges. This warranty will  
For in-warranty claims:  
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