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724-1409 FAQS 

 

We are weather enthusiasts like you and know proper running equipment is important. These 

FAQS provide valuable information on setup, positioning, and troubleshooting your station.  

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CONTENTS 

724-1409 FAQS

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Contents

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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BATTERIES: What do I need to know about batteries?

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HARDWARE: Sensors and Station

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What are the power requirements for this station?

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SETUP: How do I setup my station?

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MOUNTING: Where do I mount/position my sensor?

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Where to I place my station?

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What is Distance | Resistance | Interference?

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READINGS: How do I interpret the Rain Readings?

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How do I reset the Rain Readings?

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How do I view my History by month?

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How do I Read the Rain Cylinder?

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ALERT: 24 Hour Rainfall Alert

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Alert Sounds | Disarm Alert

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NOW Rain Alert

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How do I manually set the time?

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WEEKDAY: How do I correct the day of the week?

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Does this station have 12 hour and 24 hour time options?

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How do I view Calendar or Indoor Temperature?

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BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight?

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BATTERY: What do the battery icons mean?

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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How do I change batteries in my sensor without losing data?

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FACTORY RESET: How do I factory reset my station?

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Why am I going through batteries quickly?

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Summary of Contents for 724-1409

Page 1: ...nsor 2 Where to I place my station 3 What is Distance Resistance Interference 3 READINGS How do I interpret the Rain Readings 4 How do I reset the Rain Readings 4 How do I view my History by month 4 H...

Page 2: ...f the current year for best performance A minimum voltage of 1 48 volt per battery is required for best performance Lithium batteries may be used in outdoor sensors Alkaline batteries for the station...

Page 3: ...ccurs when only one wall is between your station and your sensor outside Position you station six feet from other electronics and wireless devices If you suspect RF radio frequency interference simply...

Page 4: ...the month When in the middle of the month it will show the readings from the first day of the month to the last full day Example If today is the 15th of the month the top speed is from the 1st to the...

Page 5: ...ton to confirm and exit ALERT SOUNDS DISARM ALERT o When armed alert value is reached station will beep 5 times each minute until out of alert range o The flashing alert icon will indicate alert o Pre...

Page 6: ...TIME HISTORY TIME SET Button to confirm and move to the month 01 and MONTH will show Press and release the MODE or button to adjust the month 6 Press and release the HISTORY TIME HISTORY TIME SET Butt...

Page 7: ...e is not a backlight BATTERY WHAT DO THE BATTERY ICONS MEAN A battery icon will appear near your rain reading when you need to change batteries in your rain sensor A battery icon will appear near your...

Page 8: ...and interference If everything was working previously at the same location this is likely not the issue However sometimes there is new growth on trees or bushes that cause another barrier Radio Freque...

Page 9: ...nsor for insect nests or debris that may cause loss of rocker motion Be sure to mount the rain sensor level Complete a Tip Test Write down the Total Rain reading or reset the Rain Total to 0 00 With r...

Page 10: ...n 20 times Leave the Rain station unpowered for 1 2 hours Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity WHY IS MY NEW RAIN STATION UNREADABLE On a brand new rain station check for thin plasti...

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