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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 20’ or 6.10m tall and the
mounting pole is 6’ or 1.83m tall, install the sensor array 4 x (20 – 6)’ =
56’ or 4 x (6.1-1.83)=17.08m away.
4. Mount the sensor array in direct sunlight for accurate temperature
readings.
5. Installing the weather station over sprinkler systems or other unnatural
vegetation may affect temperature and humidity readings. We suggest
mounting the sensor array over natural vegetation.
6. Wireless Range. Radio communication between receiver and transmitter
in an open field can reach a distance of up to 330 feet or 100 meter,
providing there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees,
vehicles and high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal
buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’
or 30m.
7. Radio Interference. Computers, radios, televisions and other sources can
interfere with radio communications between the sensor array and
console. Please take this into consideration when choosing console or
mounting locations. Make sure your display console is at least five feet
or 1.52 meter away from any electronic device to avoid interference.
5.3 Sensor Package Assembly
See Figure 1 to locate and understand all the parts of the outdoor sensor
package once fully assembled.