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At the top of the page, unselect Use Internal RF Sensor and choose the type of weather station and
data logger configuration (USB or IP).
Reboot the WeatherBridgePro if transitioning from RF receiver mode to USB communication (select
the
System
tab and then the
Reboot
button).
9.
Live Data
To view the live data from your weather station, select the Live Data tab. To refresh the data, select
the refresh button from your web browser. Reference Figure 13 for the typical live data presentation.
If you are experiencing wireless reception issues, refer to the guide below, and the Troubleshooting
Guide in Section 14.
9.1
Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We
recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication.
1.
Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI)
. Keep the WeatherBridgePro several feet away from
computer monitors and TVs.
2.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
If you have other 915 MHz devices and
communication is intermittent, try turning off these other devices for troubleshooting
purposes. You may need to relocate the transmitters or receivers to avoid intermittent
communication.
3.
Line of Sight Rating.
This device is rated at 300 feet line of sight (no interference, barriers or
walls) but typically you will get 100 feet maximum under most real-world installations,
which include passing through barriers or walls.
4.
Metal Barriers.
Radio frequency will not pass through metal barriers such as aluminum
siding. If you have metal siding, align the remote and console through a window to get a clear
line of sight.
The following is a table of reception loss vs. the transmission medium. Each “wall” or obstruction
decreases the transmission range by the factor shown below.
Medium
RF Signal Strength Reduction
Glass (untreated)
5-15%
Plastics
10-15%
Wood
10-40%
Brick
10-40%
Concrete
40-80%
Metal
90-100%