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GENERAL INFORMATION
BATTERIES: WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BATTERIES?
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Good fresh batteries are important for best performance in your sensor and as backup in
your clock.
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Batteries are manufactured 10 years in advance of the date on the battery.
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We recommend batteries with an expiration date no more than 6 years in advance of the
current year for best performance.
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A minimum voltage of 1.48 v per battery is required for best performance.
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Lithium batteries may be used in outdoor sensor. Alkaline batteries for your clock.
HARDWARE: SENSOR AND CLOCK
Your BBB86088 clock comes with:
TX141-Bv2 Temperature sensor
Your sensor operates at 433MHz RF.
Transmission range is 300 feet (91 meters) open air.
WHAT ARE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLOCK?
TX141-Bv2: 2-AA batteries
BBB86088: 2-AA batteries
SETUP: HOW DO I SETUP MY CLOCK?
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Install batteries into your sensor.
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Install batteries into your clock.
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Let sensor and clock sit within 10 feet of each other for several minutes to lock the sensor
signals to the display.
MOUNTING: WHERE DO I MOUNT/POSITION MY SENSOR?
TX141-BV2:
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Place your temperature 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 in a well
vented area.
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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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For accurate humidity readings, avoid placement near vegetation and lakes or other bodies
of water when possible.
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Place your sensor in a well-vented area. Trapped moisture will cause inaccurate readings.
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Maximum transmission distance from your thermos-hygro sensor to your clock, in open air is
300 feet (91 meters).
