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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2
3
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5
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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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2
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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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