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Flashing Outdoor Temperature
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The outdoor Temperature reading will flash when the connection is first lost or
intermittent between the temperature station and the outdoor transmitter.
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is generally the cause of intermittent connection or loss of
connection between the transmitter and the temperature station.
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Check the
position
of the temperature station. Turn the temperature station 90
degrees towards the outdoor transmitter for better reception.
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Try the
quick connect
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often resolve the connection issue.
Dashes shown for Outdoor Temperature
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Dashes means the connection is lost between the temperature station and the
outdoor transmitter.
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can cause loss of connection between the transmitter and the
temperature station.
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Reorientation of the temperature station 90 degrees towards the outdoor transmitter
may provide better reception.
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Try the
quick connect
Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading
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The outdoor transmitter reads the environment. When mounted in the home it will
read inside temperature.
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When the transmitter reads high during the day but not at night it is a
problem.
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Side-by-side test
: Bring the outdoor transmitter in the house and place it next to
the temperature station for 2 hours.
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Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperatures should be within 4
degrees to be within tolerance. See the section on
accuracy
for details.
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If the transmitter reads correctly when next to the temperature station then try a
different location outside.
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Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door, or window frames, or reflected heat.
Intermittent Outdoor Temperature
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RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be
normal in some environments (e.g. moister climates). If transmitter signal is lost,
please wait 2-4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own.
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Move the outdoor transmitter to a closer location.
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Freezer test
: Confirm the temperature station is reading the correct outdoor
transmitter. Place the transmitter in the freezer for an hour and watch the
temperature drop on the temperature station.
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Indoor distance test
: Please complete the
temperature station 5-10 feet apart and inside to establish a strong connection.
