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Testing Wireless Transmission at Sensor Suite Location
After a suitable place has been found for the wireless sensor suite, it is very
important to test reception from the installation location before permanently
mounting it there.
1. Set the sensor suite in the desired installation location.
2. Set the console in the desired location.
3. Monitor your screen for data. You should see a flashing "X" in the lower right
corner and data should start to appear. This make take a few minutes.
4. If data does not appear, press and hold TEMP and press HUM to display
statistical and reception diagnostics on the console. See your
Vantage Pro2
Console User Manual
for more information on the diagnostic screens.
• It’s a good idea to test the console’s reception anywhere that you might want to
use or mount it now or in the future. Take your time. If you aren’t picking up a
strong signal where you intend to place your console, try rotating the antenna on
the console and sensor suite or try moving the console and sensor suite to
different positions.
• Irregular terrain in the area may interfere with the signal. For example, if the
sensor suite is mounted downhill from the console, the ground may block a
large percentage of the transmitted signal.
• Press and hold DONE to return to the Current Weather Mode when finished
testing.
Note:
See the Troubleshooting section of the
Vantage Pro2 Console User Manua
l
for
information on how to check wireless signal strength and for more information on
troubleshooting reception problems.
