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The WS-2315 has been discontinued by La Crosse Technology. Please consider the
WS-2310TWC instead, which
has similar features to the WS-2315.
La Crosse Technology's WS-2315 Pro Weather Center
brings a local weather forecast to your desk.
Outdoor sensors measure temperature, humidity,
rainfall, wind speed and
wind direction. Setup of these sensors is easy
because no cables are required: the weather sensors
send information using a wireless radio link. For a more
permanent installation, the sensors can be connected by
a single cable to the base station.
Sensors built into the base
measure indoor temperature, humidity and pressure.
The base station, displays key weather information on a large
backlit display.
Large icons prominently display the Weather Center’s forecast
for local weather. Alarms can be set to alert you to special
weather conditions. Collect data for further analysis, publishing
to the internet or a permanent record using the built-in PC connection.
WS-2315 Weather Center in Brief:
The WS-2315 Weather Center Includes:
- Wireless Outdoor Thermo-Hygro Sensor
- Wireless Outdoor Rain Sensor
- Wireless Outdoor Wind Speed and Direction Sensor
- Base station display
- PC Software
- Interface Cables
- AC Power Adapter
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WS-2315 Front Panel, showing main indicators
The WS-2315 features a generous backlit display with separate areas for time, forecast
wind and general weather information. The three buttons beneath the display are:
- PRESSURE: Toggle display of relative and absolute pressure.
- WIND: Toggle display of wind speed, compass direction or digital direction inside the
wind direction compass.
- DISPLAY: Cycle through display of weather data (temperature, humidity, rainfall, etc).
The five buttons underneath a flip-down cover are:
- SET: Set weather station options such as temperature and pressure units
- ALARM: Set weather alarms
- MIN/ MAX: Display minimum and maximum weather values.
- +/-: Changing values during configuration.
The base station uses 3 type “AA” batteries or the
included AC adapter. Battery operation offers a convenient backup
during power outages ensuring uninterrupted weather monitoring.
Batteries
will last about 1 year when sensor data is sent wirelessly, or about
6 months when a cable connection is used. The base station supplies
power to the sensors when a cable connection is used. The base station
includes a memory backup system used to store user-defined settings when
the batteries are changed or during power failure.
The base station measures: 6.1" x 6.3" x 1.2" (15.5cm x 16cm x 3cm).
In Comparison
This WS-2315 Weather Center is very similar to the
WS-2310TWC Weather Station
using the same weather sensors and offering the same measurements. The main
difference between the two is the styling. The
WS-2310TWC Weather Station
has a brushed aluminium finish while the WS-2315 has a cherry wood style finish.
The WS-2315 hides the infrequently needed settings buttons behind a flip-down
cover for a simpler look,
while all the buttons are to the right of the display panel for
the
WS-2310TWC Weather Station
for quick acccess.
If your main interest is a weather forecast and temperature measurements,
you could consider the
WS-8035 Wireless Forecast Station with Pressure History
.
The
WS-8035
does not measure rainfall
or wind information, but it still provides a local weather forecast.
If you are only interested in temperature or humidity measurements, you might
like the
WS-9029 Wireless Weather Station
.
The
WS-9029
measures indoor temperature,
outdoor temperature and indoor humidity.
The
Wireless Vantage Pro2
collects a similar set
of weather measurements to this WS-2315, but it can display more than 100 graphs of
these measurements right on the display, uses 10 weather variables when forecasting
the weather and, with optional sensors, can measure several other weather variables
including solar radiation and evapotranspiration. The Vantage Pro2 does not include
a built-in PC connection like the WS-2315, but one can be added with an optional
datalogger. A
wired Vantage Pro2
, which uses cables
instead of a wireless link between the sensor and base station is also available.
Pressure and Forecasting
Atmospheric pressure is the basis for
predicting weather
.
The WS-2315 weather station provides you with a forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours using clear
graphics that are easy to understand
while also displaying the current air pressure. Both absolute pressure and
pressure relative to sea-level (typically published in newspapers) can be displayed.
Atmospheric pressure can be displayed in hecto-Pascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (inHg).
The highest and lowest pressure, along with the date and time, are recorded.
Also, as for other measurements, the Weather Center can sound an alarm if the
pressure reaches a preset minimum or maximum value.
The WS-2315 Weather Center displays an arrow prominently on the display
indicating increasing or decreasing pressure trends.
Generally, when pressure is increasing, good weather is on its
way while decreasing pressure heralds poorer weather.
Sensors
The WS-2315 Weather Center includes all the sensors you
need for comprehensive weather measurements.
Outdoor measurements are made by three separate modules: a rain sensor,
a wind sensor and a temperature/ humidity sensor. The sensors are
separate so you can install them in the best location for each measurement.
The temperature/ humidity sensor transmits all the measurements to the
base station. Included cables, up to 32 feet (10m) long, connect it to the rain
and wind sensors.
The weather data is sent from the temperature/ humidity sensor to the base station
wirelessly, using radio waves, or through a cable.
The wireless range is about 80 feet (25m) if no obstacles are
in the way. Obstacles such as trees, walls and windows will reduce the
range a little bit.
Batteries in the temperature/ humidity sensor supply power for the radio
transmitter and the rain and wind sensors. If the temperature/ humidity
sensor is connected to the base station with a cable, you don't need
batteries in the sensor module; all power will be supplied by the base station.
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Wireless Outdoor Thermo-Hygro Sensor
Temperature and humidity are measured with the Thermo-Hygro sensor.
This sensor is also the hub for the other outdoor sensors
transmitting all measurements to the base station.
The Thermo-hygro sensor should be installed out of
direct sunlight; under the eaves of your house, for example.
- Temperature range: -21.8°F to 157.8°F (-30°C to 70°C)
- Temperature resolution: 0.2°F
- Humidity range: 20% to 95%
- Humidity resolution: 1%
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 2.75" x 2.5" (14cm x 7cm x 6.5cm)
- Data transmission interval with cable connection: 8 seconds
- Data transmission interval with wireless connection: 32 seconds if
wind speed is greater than 22 mph, 128 seconds if wind speed is less than
22 mph.
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Wind Sensor
Wind speed and direction are measured with an anemometer and weather vane
built into one compact sensor.
The sensor is connected to the Thermo-Hygro hub with a cable that can be
up to 32 feet (10m) long.
When installing the wind sensor, ensure it
is not sheltered by trees or buildings.
- Wind-speed range: 0 to 111.8 mph (0 to 180 km/h)
- Wind-speed resolution: 0.1 mph
- Dimensions: 8" x 10" x 2.5" (20.3 cm x 25.4cm x 6.5cm)
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Rain Sensor
A tipping bucket mechanism automatically empties the rain sensor as
it measures each droplet of rain.
The sensor is connected to the Thermo-Hygro hub with a cable that can be
up to 32 feet (10m) long.
Instal the rain sensor away from shelter by trees or
buildings; on the roof of your house, for example.
- Rainfall resolution: 0.004" (0.1 mm)
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.75" x 2.5" (14cm x 14.6cm x 6.5cm)
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Temperature, Humidity, Dew Point and Wind Chill
Indoor and outdoor temperature and
relative humidity
are accurately measured by the WS-2315 Weather Center.
Wind chill
and
dew point
temperatures
are calculated from the windspeed and outdoor humidity, respectively,
and outdoor temperature. The minimum and maximum values for all
measurements are recorded by the Weather Center, along with the
date and time they occured.
The WS-2315 weather center can sound an alarm if any temperature
or humidity reading passes a value you've set. These alarms can be
used to warn of frost danger to sensitive plants or water tanks,
for example. A simple way to avoid expensive or time consuming
maintenance.
- Indoor temperature range: 14.2°F to 139.8°F (-9.9 to 59.9°C).
- Outdoor temperature range: -21.8°F to 157.8°F (-29.9 to 69.9°C)
- Temperature resolution: 0.2°F (0.1°F)
- Humidity range (indoor & outdoor): 20 to 95%
- Humidity resolution: 1%
Wind
The WS-2315 Weather Center will measure wind speed and wind direction in many
different units. You can select measurements in meters per second (m/s),
knots, Beaufort wind force scale, kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
A graphical compass indicates where the wind is coming from. The WS-2315
can be set to sound an alarm if the wind speed reaches preset
minimum or maximum values or when the wind is coming from a selected direction:
handy to warn of bad weather, hurricanes or tornadoes.
Rainfall
By monitoring rainfall, you can ensure adequate watering for your garden and
irrigation for crops. When water is such a precious resource in many locations,
this is a great way to contribute to water savings without compromising your
garden's health.
Rainfall is reported for three different periods by the WS-2315 Weather Center:
the last hour, the last 24 hours, and the
total amount of rain since the counter was last reset. The counter can be
reset at any time.
Your Weather Station will also record the
time and date for the 1 hour and 24 hour period that saw the most rain. It will
also record the largest total amount of rain fall seen. The
Weather Center can also warn of flood danger by sounding an alarm if rainfall
exceeds some value you've set. You can have different alarm thresholds for rain
falling in the 1 hour and 24 hour periods. Set to a very low value, the 1 hour alarm
can be a useful warning that rain has started falling.
Weather Alarms and Storm Warning
The WS-2315 Weather Center can be set to
sound an alarm when a weather observation, such as temperature for example,
reaches a programmed value. For each weather observation you can set high
and low triggers for the alarm. The Weather Center recognizes the
sudden air pressure drop that usually accompanies a storm and can sound an
alarm if this happens. The alarm triggers you can customize are:
- Outdoor humidity; high and low alarms
- Outdoor temperature; high and low alarms
- Dew point; high and low alarm
- Indoor humidity; high and low alarms
- Indoor temperature; high and low alarms
- Rainfall for previous 24 hours; high alarm
- Rainfall for previous hour; high alarm
- Wind chill; high and low alarm
- Atmospheric pressure; high and low alarms
- Wind speed; high and low alarms
- Wind direction alarm
Time and Date
Do you find it a hassle to set clocks for daylight savings? Or, are you
wondering which clock has the correct time?
Time and date on the WS-2315 Weather Center can be set automatically
by a radio broadcast from near Fort Collins in Colorado. This precise
time broadcast ensures the WS-2315 Weather Center will always show the correct time,
adjusting automatically for daylight savings time.
Time can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format and you can set
the time and date manually if you are unable to receive the radio broadcast.
The WS-2315 Weather Center can be used as an alarm clock, sounding an
alarm each day precisely at the time you select.
PC Connection
The PC computer connection on the WS-2315 Weather Center lets you
share weather information with your colleagues, friends and family.
Weather information stored in the WS-2315 (up to 175 measurements) can
be downloaded to your PC for analysis, publishing on the Internet or for
creating your own historical climate record. When connected, you can
stream live weather information to the Internet or join
weather monitoring communities
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Additional software for your WS-2315
Weather Center can be downloaded from the Internet. Weather Review will let you
analyze and visualize weather data you have downloaded from the Weather Center.
Heavy Weather Publisher will let you automatically e-mail and upload to a
website, the latest weather information from your Weather Center.
There is more information on weather station software and PC connections
for the WS-2315 here.