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MOUNTING: WHERE DO I POSITION MY SENSOR & CLOCK?
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Watch sensor mounting video:
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Place your outdoor sensor at least 6 feet off the ground.
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For accurate temperature readings your sensor needs to be shaded from the sun and in a well ventilated area.
Trapped moisture will cause inaccurate readings.
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Mount your sensor vertically to allow moisture to drain out the bottom.
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Preferred location is on a north facing wall under an eave or deck rail.
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Avoid placing near a metal roof that will cause it to read high on sunny days.
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Avoid other sources of heat such as soffit vents, and window or door frames.
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Maximum transmission distance from your thermos-hygro sensor to your clock, in open air is 330 feet (100
meters).
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Insert the mounting screw through the front of the transmitter and into the wall. Tighten the screw to snug (do
not over tighten).
POSITION CLOCK
Your clock is designed for placement on a desk or countertop, or to hang on a wall.
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Best reception occurs when only one wall is between your clock and your sensor outside.
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Position you clock six feet from other electronics and wireless devices. If you suspect RF (radio frequency)
interference, simply move your weather clock a few feet.
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For best WWVB Atomic Time Signal reception, have the front or back of the clock facing Colorado, so the
widest part of the reception antenna is available for the Atomic Time Signal.
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Place on an exterior wall if possible.
WHAT IS DISTANCE | RESISTANCE | INTERFERENCE?
Distance:
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) between your sensor and your
clock.
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Consider the signal path from your clock to your sensor as a straight line.
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Consider the distance the clock is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
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Each obstacle: walls, windows, vegetation, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects will reduce the effective
signal range by about one-half.
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Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range.
Interference:
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Consider electronics in the signal path between your sensor and your clock.
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Simple relocation of your sensor or the clock may correct an interference issue.
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Windows can reflect the radio signal.
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Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
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Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
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Transmitting antennas from: ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military bases, etc. may cause
interference.
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Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.
