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After 15 minutes move the 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 sensor just outside.
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Continue moving the sensor back to its original location.
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If you lose connection, look for sources of
WHAT IS DISTANCE | RESISTANCE | INTERFERENCE?
Distance:
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) between each
sensor and your station.
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Consider the signal path from your station to each sensor as a straight line.
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Consider the distance the station is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
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Each obstacle: walls, windows, vegetation, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects will
reduce the effective signal range by about one-half.
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Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range.
Interference:
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Consider electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your station.
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Simple relocation of the sensors or the station may correct an interference issue.
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Windows can reflect the radio signal.
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Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
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Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
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Transmitting antennas from: ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military
bases, etc. may cause interference.
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Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.
CAN I CHANGE BATTERIES IN MY SENSORS WITHOUT
LOSING DATA?
We designed this station for convenience, so that a simple change of batteries does not lose
data or require you to power down your station.
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When Battery Indicator shows in the Outdoor Sensor area, replace batteries in your Outdoor
Sensor.
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Then hold the +/OUT button for 3 seconds and your station will search for your sensor.
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When changing the batteries in the color station, continue using the power cord. After
replacing the batteries, no other action is needed. The batteries in the station only maintain
time/date in the event of a power outage.
FACTORY RESET: HOW DO I FACTORY RESET MY STATION?
To factory reset your station:
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Hold the ALERTS and RAIN buttons together for 5 seconds.
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When your station resets it will look for all sensors. Allow at least ten minutes to reacquire
the sensors.
