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Outdoor Transmitter Fell and No Longer Works
If there is no physical damage to the outdoor transmitter, the fall may not have caused
internal damage.
An outdoor transmitter that has fallen into a puddle or other standing water or snow may
have water damage.
Transmitters are water resistant, not waterproof.
A fall can shock the transmitter or the batteries in the transmitter.
Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be damaged and unable to function
properly.
Complete a
Restart
with fresh batteries.
Use
Batteries
dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated earlier
than six years from now may still work, but may be unstable in performance.
Outdoor Transmitter Drains Batteries Quickly
Test a new set of alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the
batteries.
When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again. This is helpful in
determining the problem.
Check the
distance
and resistance between the transmitter and Digital Atomic Clock.
Transmitters at the end of the range may work while batteries are fresh but not after they
drain a bit.
Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the transmitter.
Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable battery brands for both Alkaline and
Lithium batteries.
Temperature Trend Arrows
Black arrows next to the indoor and outdoor temperature readings reflect the temperature
change in the past three hours.
UP ARROW: Temperature rising more than 2°F (1°C) over the past three hours
RIGHT ARROW: Temperature did not change more than 2°F (1°C) over the past three
hours
DOWN ARROW: Temperature falling more than 2°F (1°C) over the past three hours
Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Transmitter
Mount outdoor Temperature transmitters vertically and under a bit of an overhang.
Protect the outdoor transmitter from standing rain or snow, and from the overhead sun,
which can cause it to read incorrectly. Generally, mounting under an eave or deck rail works
well.
Construct a small roof or box for the transmitter if you do not have an overhang. Please be
sure the box is well vented.
Mount the transmitter on the North side to prevent sun from causing incorrect readings.
Mount at least 6 feet in the air for a strong signal.
Outdoor transmitters are water resistant but not water proof.
Avoid more than one wall between the transmitter and the Digital Atomic Clock.
Do not mount near electrical wires, transmitting antennas or other items that will
interfere
with the signal.
RF (radio frequency) signals do not travel well through moisture or dirt.
Place the outdoor transmitter and the Digital Atomic Clock in the desired shaded locations,
and wait approximately 1-hour before permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that
there is proper reception.
