Acu Rite Weather Radio 06025RM User Manual

Instruction Manual  
Display for 5-in-1 Weather Sensor  
06025RM  
Package Contents  
1. Display unit with tabletop stand  
2. Power adapter  
3. Instruction Manual  
This product requires an AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Sensor (sold separately) to be  
operational.  
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1. Current Outdoor Temperature  
Arrow icon indicates direction the  
temperature is trending.  
14. Date Stamp for Previous Rainfall  
Data (#15)  
15. Previous Rainfall Data  
16. Storm Alert Warning Icon  
2. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength  
3. Sensor Low Battery Indicator  
17. Current Rainfall  
4. Current Outdoor Humidity  
Arrow icon indicates the direction the  
humidity is trending.  
Rainfall recorded since 12:00am.  
18. Auto Dim Indicator  
19. Heavy Rainfall Warning Icon  
Activated when over 1 inch of rainfall  
is recorded in under 2 hours.  
5. Date  
6. Weather Select  
Displays heat index, dew point, wind  
chill, “feels like” calculations, days  
with rain this month, and days  
since last rain.  
20. Clock  
21. Current Indoor Humidity  
Arrow icon indicates the direction the  
humidity is trending.  
7. Learning Mode Icon  
Disappears after weather forecast  
self-calibration is complete.  
22. Display Low Battery Indicator  
23. Current Indoor Temperature  
Arrow icon indicates the direction the  
temperature is trending.  
8. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast  
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls  
data from your 5-in-1 sensor to  
24. Peak Wind Speed  
generate your personal forecast.  
Highest speed from past 60 minutes.  
9. Auto or Manual Pressure Mode  
Indicates pressure mode preference.  
AUTO Pressure Mode  
25. Wind Speed Warning Icon  
Activated when peak wind speed is  
over 50 mph.  
Pressure will self-calibrate over a  
14 day Learning Mode.  
26. Current Wind Speed  
MANUAL Pressure Mode  
Indicates raw pressure value,  
no adjustment for sea level (can be  
calibrated).  
27. Backlight Button  
for momentary backlight and  
dimmer settings.  
28. Current Wind Direction  
10. Barometric Pressure  
Arrow icon indicates the direction the  
pressure is trending.  
29. Previous 2 Wind Directions  
30. Average Wind Speed  
Average of all speeds over the  
past 2 minutes.  
11. SELECT Button  
Press to change the Weather Select  
category data being display.  
31. HIGH/LOW Icons  
12. V, SET, “ “ Buttons  
HIGH indicates a high record is  
shown on the display. LOW indicates  
a low record is shown.  
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for setup preferences and access to  
historical records.  
13. RAINFALL Button  
Press to display historical rainfall  
data.  
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Back of Display Unit  
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6. A-B-C Switch  
BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT  
ID code that must match 5-in-1  
1. Integrated Hang Hole  
sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure  
units synchronize.  
for easy wall mounting.  
2. Plug-in for Power Adapter  
3. Battery Compartment  
7. Power adapter  
8. Battery Compartment Cover  
(not shown)  
4. Removable Tabletop Stand  
5. CLEAR RECORD / RESET Button  
Press to clear record currently being  
viewed. Press AND HOLD for full  
reset to factory defaults.  
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SETUP  
Display Unit Setup  
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product  
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.  
Set the A-B-C Switch  
The A-B-C switch is  
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located inside the battery  
compartment. It can be set to  
A, B or C. However, you must  
select the same letter choices  
for both the sensor and the  
display unit in order for the  
units to synchronize.  
Install or Replace Batteries  
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(optional)  
Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries into  
the battery compartment, as shown.  
Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in  
the battery compartment.  
A B C  
IMPORTANT:  
Batteries are a  
backup power  
source to preserve  
records in the event  
of a power outage.  
Power adapter is  
recommended as  
the primary power  
source to enjoy the  
full functionality of  
this product.  
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE  
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.  
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be  
used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used  
batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire,  
as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge  
non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.  
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Set the Time, Date & Units  
Press the “SET” button, located on the front of the display unit, 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  
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V“ 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:  
CLOCK HOUR  
CLOCK MINUTE  
CALENDAR MONTH  
CALENDAR DATE  
CALENDAR YEAR  
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)  
WIND UNITS (MPH, KPH, or Knots)  
RAIN UNITS (inches or mm)  
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)  
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.  
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “SET” button.  
Display Backlight Settings  
This weather station’s display features three different lighting settings: High  
(100%) brightness, Medium (60%) brightness and Low (30%) brightness  
Using battery power alone, the backlight is available momentarily for 10  
seconds by pressing the “  
” button.  
When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at  
100% brightness. Press “  
” button once to dim to 60% brightness; press  
again to dim to 30%, press a 3rd time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode. “AUTO  
DIM” appears below time.  
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day & year.  
MARCH 11- NOVEMBER 4  
6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness  
9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 30% brightness  
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.= 100% brightness  
7:01 p.m. - 7:29 a.m. = 30% brightness  
NOVEMBER 5 - MARCH 10  
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OPERATION  
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.  
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.  
Using the Professional Weather Center  
Learning Mode  
Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in  
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  
this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is  
ready for superior weather prediction.  
Weather Forecast  
AcuRite’s patented Self-Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast  
of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from  
the sensor in your backyard. It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy -  
personalized for your exact location.  
STORMY  
& WINDY  
SNOW  
LIKELY  
SNOW / RAIN  
MIX LIKELY  
RAIN  
LIKELY  
MOSTLY  
CLOUDY  
(flashing=stormy)  
Weather Select  
Weather Select displays data including wind chill, dew point, heat index, feels  
like, days with rain this month, and days since last recorded rainfall. To change  
the “Weather Select” category shown, press the “SELECT” button on the front  
of the display. To clear a record, view one of the values listed above and press  
the “CLEAR RECORD/RESET” button, located on the back of the unit in the  
battery compartment. Dashes display to confirm the record has been cleared  
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Barometric Pressure  
Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This  
weather station displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate  
the direction the pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING).  
High & Low Records  
Press the “ “ button once to display today’s high records or the “  
V“ button  
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once to display today’s low records for indoor and outdoor temperature and  
humidity. Today’s records automatically clear at 12:00am midnight every day  
Press the “ “ or “  
V“ button a second time to review the all-time high or low  
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records (shown one at a time) for: outdoor temperature, indoor temperature,  
outdoor humidity, indoor humidity. You will automatically exit the records if no  
buttons are pressed for 5 seconds.  
To manually clear a record from memory, press the “CLEAR RECORD/RESET”  
button, located in the battery compartment of the display unit, while viewing  
the record you want to clear (rainfall OR temperature/humidity).  
To clear ALL records, press AND HOLD the “CLEAR RECORD/RESET” button.  
Rainfall Tracking  
This weather station features enhanced tracking of historical rainfall data. Rain  
accumulation data is recorded for today, over all-time, by year, by month, and  
by rainfall event.  
Press the “RAINFALL” button to review rainfall records. The  
on the display while historical data is being viewed.  
icon is shown  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
FOR DATE SHOWN  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
FOR MONTH SHOWN  
CURRENT YEAR  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
PREVIOUS YEAR  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
ALL-TIME  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
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Records are shown in the following order:  
PREVIOUS RAINFALL #1*  
PREVIOUS RAINFALL #2*  
PREVIOUS RAINFALL #3*  
CURRENT MONTH TOTAL RAINFALL  
PREVIOUS MONTH TOTAL RAINFALL  
2 MONTHS AGO TOTAL RAINFALL  
CURRENT YEAR TOTAL RAINFALL  
PREVIOUS YEAR TOTAL RAINFALL  
ALL-TIME TOTAL RAINFALL (date shown is start date of the all-time total;  
the date the display was powered on)  
*Previous rainfall is the amount of rain recorded from 12:00am to 11:59pm on  
the date shown.  
Care & Maintenance  
Display Unit Care  
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away  
from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air.  
Calibration  
The indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings, and barometric  
pressure can be calibrated on the display unit to improve accuracy. Calibration  
can improve accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors impact  
the data accuracy.  
1. To access calibration mode, press AND HOLD the “ “ and “  
V“ buttons  
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simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.  
2. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “  
“ buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the acTtual  
or “V  
reading.  
3. To save your adjustments, press and release the SETbutton to adjust the  
next preference. The “  
values.  
” icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated  
The preference set order is as follows:  
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE  
OUTDOOR HUMIDITY  
INDOOR TEMPERATURE  
INDOOR HUMIDITY  
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate)*  
*To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press  
AND HOLD the SETbutton for at least 10 seconds. The display indicates  
the current pressure mode selected,“AUTO” or “MANUAL”.  
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After 20 seconds of inactivity, the display will save the adjustments and exit  
calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if  
batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged.  
Specifications  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC  
Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC  
HUMIDITY RANGE  
Outdoor: 1% to 99%  
Indoor: 1% to 99%  
WIND SPEED  
0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph  
WIND DIRECTION  
INDICATORS  
16 points  
RAINFALL  
0 to 99.99in; 0 to 9999mm  
WIRELESS RANGE  
330ft / 100m depending on home construction materials  
OPERATING FREQUENCY  
433 MHz  
POWER  
Display: 5v power adapter  
6 x AA alkaline batteries (optional)  
Sensor: 4 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries  
DATA REPORTING  
Wind Speed: 18 second updates; Direction: 30 seconds  
Outdoor temperature & humidity: 36 second updates  
Indoor temperature & humidity: 60 second updates  
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.  
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: 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 equip-  
ment 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.  
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:  
(877) 221-1252  
24/7 support at www.AcuRite.com  
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Limited One Year Warranty  
At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment  
to quality technology. Chaney Instrument Co.  
warrants that all products it manufactures to  
be of good material and workmanship, and to  
be free of defects when properly installed and  
operated for a period of one year from the  
date of purchase.  
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  
by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.  
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  
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  
permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaney’s products,  
the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising  
from their use or misuse. No person, firm or corporation is  
authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection  
with the sale of its products. Furthermore, no person, firm or  
corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this  
paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing  
and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state.  
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.  
Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it  
manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be  
free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period  
of one year from the date of purchase. Remedy for breach of  
this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective  
item(s). Any product which, under normal use and service, is  
proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR  
from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney, and at its  
sole option, be repaired or replaced by Chaney. Transportation  
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:  
Chaney Instrument Co. | 965 Wells St. | Lake Geneva, WI 53147  
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