Acu Rite Weather Radio 06016RM User Manual

Instruction Manual  
Display for 5-in-1 Weather Sensor  
model 06016RM  
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. Previous 2 Wind Directions  
2. Current Wind Speed  
3. Current Wind Direction  
20. SELECT Button  
Press to change the WEATHER  
SELECT category data being  
displayed.  
4. Current Indoor Temperature  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
temperature is trending.  
21. Weather TickerTM  
22. Heat Index/ Wind Chill Alert  
Indicator  
5. Display Low Battery Indicator  
23. Learning Mode Icon  
6. Peak Wind Speed  
Highest speed from the last 60  
minutes.  
Disappears after weather forecast  
self-calibration is complete.  
24. WEATHER SELECT  
7. Current Indoor Humidity  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
humidity is trending.  
Displays heat index, dew point, wind  
chill, feels like, days with rain this  
month, and days since last recorded  
rainfall.  
8. Clock  
25. Date  
9. Rainfall Alert Indicator  
Indicates rainfall of more than 1” of  
rain in 2 hours or less.  
26. Current Outdoor Humidity  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
humidity is trending.  
10. AUTO DIM Indicator  
27. Average Wind Speed  
11. Current Rainfall  
of all speeds from past 2 minutes.  
Accumulates data during rainfall.  
28. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength  
29. Sensor Low Battery Indicator  
30. Current Outdoor Temperature  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
temperature is trending.  
12. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast  
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls  
data from your 5-in-1 sensor to  
generate your personal forecast.  
13. Storm Alert Indicator  
14. Month/Year/All-Time Rainfall  
15. Current Barometric Pressure  
Arrow icon indicates direction  
pressure is trending.  
16. RAINFALL Button  
Press to change the RAINFALL  
data being displayed (Month, Year,  
All-Time).  
17.  
T Button  
for setup preferences.  
18. SET Button  
for setup preferences.  
V
for setup preferences.  
19.  
Button  
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BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT  
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1. Integrated Hang Hole  
for easy wall mounting.  
2. Backlight Button  
Dimmer control while using power  
adapter. Activates momentary  
backlight while on battery power.  
6. A-B-C Switch  
3. Plug-in for Power Adapter  
4. Removable Tabletop Stand  
ID code that must match 5-in-1  
sensor’s A-B-C switch to ensure  
units synchronize.  
5. CLEAR RECORD / RESET Button  
Press to clear record currently being  
viewed. Press AND HOLD for more  
than 10 seconds for full  
7. Power adapter  
8. Battery Compartment Cover  
(not shown)  
reset to factory defaults.  
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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  
Plug Power Adapter into  
Electrical Outlet  
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The A-B-C switch is 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  
(optional)  
Insert 6 x AA alkaline batteries  
into the battery compartment,  
as shown. Follow the polarity  
(+/-) diagram in the battery  
compartment.  
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A B C  
Install Backup  
Batteries  
6 AA Batteries  
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Plug in Power  
Adapter  
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IMPORTANT: Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of  
a power outage. Power adapter is the recommended 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 T“ or  
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:  
TOP DISPLAY:  
CLOCK HOUR  
CLOCK MINUTE  
CALENDAR MONTH  
CALENDAR DATE  
CALENDAR YEAR  
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºF or ºC)  
WIND SPEED UNITS (MPH, KPH, Knots)  
RAINFALL UNITS (in or mm)  
PRESSURE UNITS (inHg or hPa)  
TICKER DISPLAY:  
LANGUAGE (English, French, Spanish)  
WEATHER TICKER SPEED (SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST)  
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds.  
Enter SET MODE at any time by pressing the SET” button.  
Display Backlight Settings  
This weather station’s color 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 “BACKLIGHT” button.  
When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at  
100% brightness. Press “BACKLIGHT” button once to dim to 60% brightness;  
press again to dim to 30%, press a 3rd time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode.  
“AUTO DIM” will appear below the time.  
AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day & year.  
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  
MARCH 11- NOVEMBER 4  
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 center displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the  
direction the pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING).  
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  
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)  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
FOR DATE SHOWN  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
FOR MONTH SHOWN  
CURRENT YEAR  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
PREVIOUS YEAR  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
ALL-TIME  
TOTAL RAINFALL  
*Previous rainfall is the amount of rain recorded from 12:00am to 11:59pm on  
the date shown.  
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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.  
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1. To access calibration mode, press AND HOLD the T”, SET, and “  
buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.  
2. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the T“  
V
or “ “ buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual  
reading.  
3. To save your adjustments, press and release the SET” button to adjust the  
next preference. The “ ” icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated  
values.  
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 “SET” button for at least 10 seconds. The display indicates  
the current pressure mode selected,“AUTO” or “MANUAL”.  
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.  
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Specifications  
TEMPERATURE RANGE  
Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC  
Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC  
Outdoor: 1% to 99%  
HUMIDITY RANGE  
WIND SPEED  
Indoor: 1% to 99%  
0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kph  
WIND DIRECTION  
INDICATORS  
16 points  
RAINFALL  
0 to 393 in; 0 to 9999mm  
WIRELESS RANGE  
330ft / 100m depending on home construction materials  
433 MHz  
OPERATING FREQUENCY  
POWER  
Display: 4.5V, 250mA AC 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,  
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.  
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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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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  
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been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered, abused,  
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Printed in China  
06016RM INST 100114  
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