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Ambient Weather TX-3102 7-Channel Soil Moisture and 

Thermometer User Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents 
1.

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1

 

2.

 

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 1

 

2.1

 

Parts List ................................................................................................................................. 1

 

2.2

 

Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 1

 

2.3

 

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 2

 

2.4

 

Temperature Reading ............................................................................................................. 3

 

2.5

 

Moisture Reading ................................................................................................................... 3

 

3.

 

Synchronizing with your Display Console...................................................................................... 4

 

4.

 

Sensor Placement ............................................................................................................................ 5

 

5.

 

Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 5

 

5.1

 

Measurement Specifications ................................................................................................... 6

 

5.2

 

Power Consumption ............................................................................................................... 6

 

6.

 

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 6

 

7.

 

Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 8

 

8.

 

FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................ 8

 

9.

 

Warranty Information ...................................................................................................................... 9

 

 

1.  Introduction 

Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather TX-3102 Soil Moisture and Thermometer User 
Manual.  This  is  an  accessory  or  replacement  for  your  exiting  Display  Console  or  Weather  Station. 
This is not a standalone device. 
 
The  following  user  guide  provides  step  by  step  instructions  for  installation,  operation  and 
troubleshooting. To download the latest full  sized manual and additional troubleshooting tips, please 
visit: 
 

AmbientWeather.net/help

 

 

2.  Getting Started 

2.1

 

Parts List 

QTY 

Item 

Soil Moisture and Thermometer 
Dimensions (L x W x H): 65 x 257.5 x 23.5 mm (2.56 x 10.14 x 0.93”) 

User Manual 

 

2.2

 

Product Overview 

 

Summary of Contents for TX-3102

Page 1: ...ty Disclaimer 8 8 FCC Statement 8 9 Warranty Information 9 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather TX 3102 Soil Moisture and Thermometer User Manual This is an accessory or replacement for your exiting Display Console or Weather Station This is not a standalone device The following user guide provides step by step instructions for installation operation and troubleshootin...

Page 2: ...ry compartment Accommodates 2 x CR2032 button cells 2 REFRESH button Automatically forces transmission 6 Battery door screw 3 CHANNEL switch Assign each sensor to a different channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 Press RESET after selecting the channel 7 Sensor metal probes 4 RESET button 8 Moisture sensor Figure 1 2 3 Getting Started ...

Page 3: ...formation marked on the battery compartment Cover the battery door and turn the door screw clockwise to close the battery door Note Make sure the water tight O ring is properly aligned in place to ensure water resistivity Figure 2 2 4 Temperature Reading The temperature probe measures the temperature at the probe tip 2 5 Moisture Reading The Soil moisture can be characterized by five different lev...

Page 4: ...10 feet from the display console and press the SENSOR button on the console to manually receive the sensor signal The signal icon will flash until the reception is successful If no signal is received within 5 minutes the icon will disappear NOTES If the signal for Channel 1 7 is lost and does not recover for 15 minutes the temperature may display Er for the corresponding channel depending on the m...

Page 5: ...r within 100 feet of the display console 2 Insert the probe at least 4 into the soil 3 Avoid transmitting through solid earth or ground Figure 4 4 Place the console at least three feet away from computers TVs and wireless phones 5 Avoid transmitting through solid metal barriers Figure 4 5 Specifications ...

Page 6: ... question is not answered here you can contact us as follows 1 Email Support support ambientweather com 2 Technical Support 480 346 3380 M F 8am to 3pm Arizona Time Note that Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time 3 Please visit AmbientWeather net help for assistance 4 Problem Solution Wireless remote soil sensor not reporting in to console There are dashes on the display console The maxim...

Page 7: ...Version 1 0 Copyright 2018 Ambient LLC All Rights Reserved Page 7 Problem Solution generating devices such as computers TVs and other wireless transmitters or receivers ...

Page 8: ... device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Statement according to FCC part 15 21 Modifications not expressly approved by this company could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Statement according to FCC part 15 105 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...

Page 9: ...th the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance 2 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 3 damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient LLC authorized service center 4 units used for other than home ...

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