Choosing Locations for the Sensor Array and Console
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8. Check all of the readings on your display to be sure they appear correctly (i.e., not
“dashed out”).
Consult your Monitor or Wizard owner’s manual for instructions on dis-
playing the various readings. Spin the wind cups, move the wind vane, and
tip the rain bucket to verify wind speed and direction and rainfall readings.
Note that some readings (e.g., wind direction, barometer, and 0.2 mm rain
collectors) must be calibrated in order to read correctly; calibration instruc-
tions are contained in the Monitor or Wizard owner’s manual.
If the console is having problems reading the
outdoor
sensors, consult the
troubleshooting guide at the end of this manual. If the problem is with the
inside temperature, inside humidity or barometer, consult the Monitor or
Wizard owner’s manual.
9. Re-attach the rain collector cone and lay the debris screen “feet-down” over the
cone’s funnel hole.
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The range of the radio transmission depends on several factors. Try to posi-
tion the sensor array and console as close together as possible for best results.
Typical maximum ranges:
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Line of Sight: 400 feet (120 m)
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Through Walls and Ceilings: 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 m)
✦
Through Trees and Foliage: 100 to 200 feet (30 to 60 m)
As you position your sensor array, try to avoid possible obstructions of rain
and wind—look out for trees and nearby buildings. For roof mounting, and for
ease of installation in other locations, we recommend using the optional
Mounting Tripod (contact Davis for more information).
As you position your console, be aware of possible interference from cordless
phones and other items. To prevent interference, maintain a distance of 10 feet
between the console and the cordless phone (handset and base). Also, for best
reception, avoid positioning the console near large metallic surfaces (e.g., most
refrigerator surfaces).
