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My first thought is always to check that my
are good. If it has been working and
now is not, low batteries are the most common connection problem.
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distance, resistance and interference
. If everything was working previously
at the same location, this is likely not the issue. However sometimes there is new growth on
trees or bushes that cause another barrier. Radio Frequency (RF) signal does not travel well
through foliage due to the moisture content.
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Occasionally adding a new wireless electronic device to the home will cross the signal path
for the sensor. If this occurs try moving your station a few feet or turning the station 90
degrees for a better angle to receive the sensor signal.
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When you have good batteries, and good location, hold the (+) PLUS button for two seconds
to search for your sensors. If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great. If
you do not regain connection, bring the sensor within 10 feet of the station and search again.
RAIN INTERMITTANT: WHY DO MY RAIN READINGS COME AND GO?
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RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in
some environments (e.g. moister climates).
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If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please be patience
– these stations can reconnect on, after many hours out.
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RF (radio frequency) communication is not always 100% on. Certain temporary conditions can
cause it to go out for a time (e.g. 100% humidity).
If a miss happens:
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If your rain sensor loses connection to your station for any reason, the station will show
dashes after 30 minutes.
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The station will search for 5 minutes every hour to reconnect with rain sensor.
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. Manually search for your sensor.
Try this:
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Bring your rain sensor within 10 feet of your station and make sure it is connected to the
station. Your station will show 0.00 for rain when connected and no rain has occurred.
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After 15 minutes move the rain sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor and
the station for 1 hour.
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If there is no loss of signal in that hour, move the rain sensor just outside.
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Continue moving the rain sensor back to its original location.
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If you lose connection, look for sources of
RAIN LOW: WHY IS MY RAINFALL READING LOW?
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Low rain readings indicate the rain sensor and station are connected.
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Check that the rocker tips freely.
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Check the funnel and the inside of the rain sensor for insect nests or debris that may cause
loss of rocker motion.
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Be sure to mount the rain sensor level.
