Choosing a Location for the Temp/Hum Station
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1. The DIP switches were not correctly set on the Temp/Hum Station.
Review the procedure on page 4.
2. The ID was not correctly set on the console.
Review the procedure on page 5.
3. Reception is being disrupted by RF (radio frequency) interference.
4. There is a problem with the console.
See “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 11.
Note:
Remember to set the Test DIP switch OFF when you’re finished testing wireless
transmission. If it is left ON, the blinking LED will reduce battery life significantly.
Choosing a Location for the Temp/Hum Station
Consider the following factors as you choose a location:
• Do not mount the station near any source of cold or heat that might dis-
tort temperature measurements.
• The station’s radiation shield works best in a location with a steady
breeze. Mount it away from fences, buildings, trees, or other obstruc-
tions.
• Mount the station over vegetation or soil if possible.
• Do not install over or near sprinklers. The radiation shield is not
designed to protect sensors from water that is sprayed upwards.
• If mounting on a building, the preferred location is on the north side in
the Northern Hemisphere and on the south side in the Southern Hemi-
sphere. Mount it on the side that receives the least sunlight throughout
the day.
Testing Transmission from Proposed Location
It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before
permanently mounting the Temp/Hum Station.
• Place the Temp/Hum Station at the intended mounting site, or have
someone hold it there, so you can walk around with the console for a few
minutes.
Note:
Rotating the antenna on the station and on the console may help improve
reception. Generally, for best reception the two antennas should be oriented
parallel to each other.
• Test wireless reception anywhere you might want to use or mount your
console now or in the future. Take your time.
• If you aren’t picking up strong signals where you intend to place your
console, better to move the Temp/Hum Station now than after it has
been mounted. Experiment.
