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Placement for Maximum Accuracy
AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement of
the sensor is critical to the accuracy and performance of this product.
Sensor Placement
Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions. Sensor is water
resistant and is designed for general outdoor use, however, to extend its life
place the sensor in an area protected from direct weather elements.
Hang the sensor using the integrated hanger, or by using string (not included)
to hang it from a suitable location, like a well covered tree branch. The best
location is 4 to 8 feet above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of
fresh air to circulate around the sensor.
Important Placement Guidelines
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Sensor must be within 330 feet (100 meters) of a companion unit
(sold separately).
MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE
Place unit away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that
may limit wireless communication.
PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE
Place unit at least 3 feet (90 cm) away from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave,
radio, etc.).
LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place sensor out of direct sunlight and away
from any heat sources.
LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES
To ensure accurate humidity measurement, locate sensor away from humidity sources.
Avoid installing the sensor near indoor pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Water sources
may impact humidity accuracy.
Lightning Detection
The sensor detects cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud lightning. When
lightning is detected, the sensor will beep and the strike indicator will flash for each of the
first 10 strikes. After 10 strikes, the sensor will enter silent mode but will continue to flash.
The sensor will stay in silent mode for 2 hours after the last lightning detection.
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