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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 distort tem-
perature measurements.
• The station’s radiation shield works best in a location with a steady breeze.
Mount it away from fences, buildings, trees, or other obstructions.
• Mount the station over vegetation or soil if possible.
• Do not install over or near sprinklers. The radiation shield is not designed to pro-
tect sensors from water that is sprayed upwards.
• If mounting on a building, the preferred location is on the north side in the North-
ern Hemisphere and on the south side in the Southern Hemisphere. 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. Exper-
iment.
Mounting the Temp/Hum Station
The Temp/Hum Station can be mounted on a pole or on a vertical surface such as a
wooden post or wall. Remember that enough space must be available to mount both
the Radiation Shield and the SIM Shelter in the same general location. It is recom-
mended that the SIM Shelter be mounted below the Radiation Shield, ideally per-
pendicular to it.
Mounting on a Pole
Use a pole having an outside diameter between 1
"
and 1-1/4
"
(25 – 31 mm).
1. Hold the mounting bracket against the pole. Put two U-bolts around the pole and
insert the ends through the holes in the back of the mounting bracket.
2. Secure the mounting bracket using 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" hex nuts.