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Figure 8: Battery installation diagram
Note:
If LED does not light up or is on permanently, make sure the battery is inserted the
correct way and inserted fully, starting over if necessary. Do not install the batteries
backwards as it may permanently damage the outdoor sensor.
Note:
We recommend Lithium batteries for cold weather climates, but alkaline batteries are
sufficient for most climates. Rechargeable batteries have lower voltages and should
never be used.
3.3.6 Mount assembled outdoor sensor package
Install the integrated wireless sensor in an open space, away from obstacles such as other
buildings, trees, etc. that prevent free wind flow, to ensure undistorted measurements of
individual weather elements. Point the part with the vane and propeller north for correct wind
direction measurement. Place the integrated wireless sensor onto the stand (not included) at a
minimum distance of 1.5 metres from the ground to prevent the measured values being affected
by the ground surface and tighten the bolts. Use the spirit level on the top of the integrated
wireless sensor to ensure that it is level. Tighten the U-bolt nuts.
Figure 9: Sensor package mounting diagram
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Note:
If you tested the full assembly indoors and then came back here for instructions and
mounted to sensor package outdoor you may want to make some further adjustments
on the console. The transportation from indoor to outdoor and handling of the sensor is
likely to have “tripped” the rainfall sensing bucket one or more times and consequently
the console may have registered rainfall that did not really exist. You can use console
functions to clear this from history. Doing so is also important to avoid false registration
of these readings with weather services..
