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Mounting the Rain Sensor
For best results, the rain sensor should be securely mounted onto a
horizontal surface about 1 meter above the ground and in an open area
away from trees or other coverings where rainfall may be reduced caus-
ing inaccurate readings.
When securing into place, check that rain excess will not collect and
store at the base of the unit but can flow out between the base and the
mounting surface (test by pouring clean water).
After mounting the rain sensor, connect the cable to the thermo-hygro
sensor at the corresponding socket so power supply can be received
and data be transmitted to the base station
The rain sensor is now operable. For testing purposes, very slowly pour
a small amount of clean water into the rain sensor funnel. The water will
act as rainfall and will be received and displayed at the base station
after about 2 minutes delay i.e. when the reading interval is reached (to
clear this testing data on the base station, refer to the section “
MIN/MAX
Mode
” below).
Base portion
Funnel portion
