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batteries every 2-3 years. Provide easy access to the weather
station.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In
general, install the sensor array at least 5’ or 1.52m from any
building, structure, ground, or roof top.
3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install
the sensor array at least four times the distance of the height of
the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is 20’ or
6.10m tall and the mounting pole is 6’ or 1.83m tall, install the
sensor array 4 x (20 – 6)’ = 56’ or 4 x (6.1-1.83)=17.08m away.
4. Mount the sensor array in direct sunlight for accurate temperature
readings.
5. Installing the weather station over sprinkler systems or other
unnatural vegetation may affect temperature and humidity
readings. We suggest mounting the sensor array over natural
vegetation.
6. Wireless Range. Radio communication between receiver and
transmitter in an open field can reach a distance of up to 330 feet
or 100 meter, providing there are no interfering obstacles such as
buildings, trees, vehicles and high voltage lines.
Wireless
signals will not penetrate metal buildings.
Under most
conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’ or 30m.
7. Radio Interference. Computers, radios, televisions and other
sources can interfere with radio communications between the
sensor array and console. Please take this into consideration
when choosing console or mounting locations. Make sure your
display console is at least five feet or 1.52 meter away from any
electronic device to avoid interference.
5.3 Sensor Package Assembly
See Figure 1 to locate and understand all the parts of the outdoor sensor
package once fully assembled.
