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S81120 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 

S81120 FAQS

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CONTENTS

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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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POWER INPUT: Will this station work in other countries?

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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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How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings?

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Help me understand the Wind History Readings.

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How do I reset the Wind History Readings?

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How Often does my Wind Sensor Update?

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How Often does my Temp/Humidty Sensor Update?

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How do I view my HI and LO Temperature/Humidity Readings?

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How do I reset the Temperature/Humidity Readings?

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What is Feels Like and Dew Point Temperature?

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How do I set Alerts?

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How do I view Indoor Temperature/Humidity?

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Full Weekday or Calendar Display?

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TIME: Does this station have Atomic Time?

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How do I manually set the time?

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OTHER WEATHER STATION FEATURES

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BACKLIGHT: Does this station have a backlight?

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What is Auto Dim?

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Can I operate my station on battery power only?

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Summary of Contents for S81120

Page 1: ...or 3 Where to I place my station 5 What is Distance Resistance Interference 5 How do I interpret the Current Wind Readings 6 Help me understand the Wind History Readings 6 How do I reset the Wind Hist...

Page 2: ...ot spinning 15 Can I replace my wind cups 15 WIND READING 0 00 Why do I only see 0 00 for wind speed 15 WIND DASHES Why are there dashes for wind readings 16 How do I charge the Wind sensor 16 WIND Te...

Page 3: ...d station sit within 10 feet of each other for several minutes to lock the sensor signal to the display MOUNTING WHERE DO I MOUNT POSITION MY SENSOR TX145WSDTH Note General Wind Sensor mounting video...

Page 4: ...Mounting Accessories 1B Pole Adapter 1A Adjustable Base Basic Assembly 1A Mount the Adjustable Base onto a flat surface using the provided four long screws 1B Secure the Pole Adapter to a cylindrical...

Page 5: ...he signal path from your station to each sensor as a straight line Consider the distance the station is from other electronics in the home Resistance Each obstacle walls windows vegetation stucco conc...

Page 6: ...Now Wind Speed readings from the past 60 minutes HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE WIND HISTORY READINGS In addition to the one hour history which is constantly shown on the station you can view wind speed histo...

Page 7: ...l super capacitor charge for severe cold weather operation To extend operation during low sunlight and extreme cold the transmission interval will be reduced HOW OFTEN DOES MY TEMP HUMIDTY SENSOR UPDA...

Page 8: ...ure will remain the same as the outdoor temperature regardless of humidity or wind speed HOW DO I SET ALERTS Set Alerts 1 Hold the ALERTS button 2 seconds to enter Alert Settings Wind Alert Icon and A...

Page 9: ...ute until out of alert range The flashing alert icon will indicate it is a LO or HI alert Press any button to stop the temp alert sound The alert icon will flash while value is in alert range HOW DO I...

Page 10: ...ur flashes Press the or button to choose the hour 4 Press SET to confirm and move to the minutes The MINUTES will show Minutes flash Press the or button to choose the minutes 5 Press SET to confirm an...

Page 11: ...tart time Hour for dimmer AUTO DIM START TIME and the hour will flash 4 Press the or buttons to change the hour for the dimmer to be low light level 5 Press the LIGHT button to select start time for d...

Page 12: ...CTORY RESET MY STATION 1 Hold the LIGHT and ALERTS button together for 3 seconds to Factory Reset station 2 This will return station to out of the box condition All history and setting will be lost 3...

Page 13: ...humidity reading is coming from the add on TH sensor Only 1 TH reading can show WHAT DOES A READING OF HI OR LO MEAN If your outdoor temperature reading shows HI or LO check that your batteries are g...

Page 14: ...on your station 3 In Rain Mode Hold the RAIN button again to search for the rain sensor Rain History When you have successfully added a rain sensor you may view Rain History Readings Press and releas...

Page 15: ...t the wind from reaching the sensor In most cases the wind sensor needs to be 4 6ft above the highest point on the roof in order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately A 50 foot clearance in...

Page 16: ...OR Your sensor comes fully charged Be sure to remove the Isolation Tab from the battery and move the ON OFF switch to ON If your sensor is not receiving full sunlight on the solar panel for several da...

Page 17: ...are you comparing your wind speed to Your local reporting station is miles from your location and should not be used for comparison Check the unit of measure MPH or KMH Check to see if your station re...

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