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mounted position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug-in place if it is plugged in-
to a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
Figure 12
Note:
If the power adapter is plugged in,
BL ON
will display in the time area for three
seconds when powered up. Conversely, if the power adapter is not plugged in,
AC OFF
will be displayed, the icon
will display.
4.Weather Station Installation
4.1
Pre-Installation Checkout Before installing your weather station in the perma-
nent location, we recommend operating the weather station for one week in a tempo-
rary location with easy access.
This will allow you to check out all the functions, ensure
proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather station and calibration procedures.
This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the weather station.
4.2 Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge once per year and change the batteries every two years.
Provide easy access to the weather station.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor
array at least 5’ from any building, structure, ground, or roof top.
3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least
four times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building
is 6m tall, install 4 x 6m = 24m away. Use common sense. If the weather station is installed
next to a tall building, the wind and rain will not be accurate.
4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open
field can reach up to 100 m, providing there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings,
trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal buildings. Most
applications will only reach 30m due to building obstructions, walls, and interference.
5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off
radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing console or mount-
ing locations.
