Digital Wind Gauge
63-1119
Wind Direction Icons – Indicate the direction
from which the wind is blowing.
Auto Power Save – Automatically turns off the
wind gauge after about two minutes.
Wind Speed Indicator – Shows wind speed in
miles per hour.
Data Hold Icon – Shows the wind gauge’s last
measurement or indicates data acquirement.
LED Backlight – Automatically turns on when
the sense button is pressed.
Low Battery Icon – Indicates when it is time to
replace the battery.
Sense Button — Press to activate the wind
gauge.
Flashlight – Has a flashlight.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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3. Replace the cover.
WARNING
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When ¡ flashes or the wind
gauge stops operating properly,
replace the batteries. o ꢀ
batteries promptly
and properly. Do not
burn or bury them.
READING
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CAUTION
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MEASUREMENTS
If you do not plan to
use the wind gauge
for a month or more,
remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak
chemicals that can
destroy electronic
parts.
The following display appears
each time you press the sense
button to take a new
measurement.
Your wind gauge measures the
current wind speed and
direction, then displays the
wind speed in miles per hour.
Wind direction is indicated by
one of the 12 icons that show
the direction from which the
wind is currently blowing. For
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example, when an 18-mile per
hour wind is blowing directly
into your face, the topmost
wind direction icon darkens and
the reading 18 appears on the
display. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
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Measurements are
most accurate when
the wind is blowing at
least 6 MPH and less
than 30 MPH, and is
not variable or gusty.
18 mph wind
Wind
Direction
Icon
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If the wind speed is
below 6 MPH, L
Wind Speed
appears on the
display to indicate the
wind speed is too low.
If the wind speed is
31-35 miles per hour,
the wind speed blinks
and the value shown
may not be accurate.
Above 35 miles per
hour, H appears on
the display to indicate
the wind speed is too
high.
The wind speed and wind
direction are updated
continuously until the gauge is
manually stopped or until it
times out (90 seconds). The
wind direction icon disappears
if no valid direction is received
in three seconds.
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OPERATION
1. Hold the wind gauge
upright so you can see the
display. Lift it above your
head and hold it steady.
2. Press the sense button.
While the wind gauge
Ô NOTE Ô
If the gauge
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measures for more
than 90 seconds, or if
you hold down the
sense button for more
than 90 seconds, all
direction icons blink
for about 10 seconds.
The last
measurement is
shown on the display
for a few seconds.
then the gauge turns
off.
measures the current wind
conditions, the 12 wind
direction icons alternately
flash until the wind
direction is computed. The
wind speed is continuously
updated, and HOLD blinks to
indicate measurement is
taking place. Ô
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The LED backlight
turns on when you
press the sense
button, and turns off
after stopping the
measurement for 10
seconds.
3. After about three seconds,
one of the wind direction
icons darkens to show the
current wind direction. It is
continuously updated
unless no valid data is
received for about three
seconds.
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4. Press the sense button
again to stop measuring
and hold the last result.
USING POWER SAVE
If you do not press the sense
button within two minutes after
you turn on the wind gauge, it
automatically enters power
save mode and turns off. Ô
Ô NOTE Ô
If the display is off, press the
sense button again to turn on
the wind gauge.
The wind gauge does
not retain the last
measurement when it
goes into power save
mode.
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USING THE FLASHLIGHT
Ô NOTE Ô
Care
LIGHT/OFF —
Slide LIGHT/OFF
to LIGHT to turn
on the flashlight.
Slide LIGHT/OFF
to OFF to turn off
the flashlight.
There is no power
save or automatic
off for the
Keep the wind gauge
dry; if it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately. Use
and store the wind
gauge only in normal
temperature
environments. Handle
the wind gauge
carefully; do not drop
it. Keep the wind
Neck/Hand Strap
Hole — Attach a
neck or hand strap
(not supplied) for
easy carrying.
gauge away from dust
and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it
looking new.
If your wind gauge is
not performing as it
should, take it to your
local RadioShack
store for assistance.
Modifying or tampering
with the wind gauge’s
internal components
can cause a
malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply ..................6.0V DC (4 AAA Alkaline Batteries)
Operating Temperature ......... 14°F to 122°F (–10°C to 50°C)
Dimensions .................................. 51/16 × 19/16 × 19/16 Inches
(128 × 40 × 40 mm)
Weight ..............................................................3.5 oz. (100 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice.
Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees
and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED
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63-1119
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