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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery door on back of the console.
2. Insert a CR2032 battery (included) into the compartment.
3. Place the battery door back onto the compartment and twist it in place.
NOTES: If nothing appears on the display after inserting the battery, then press the RESET button
using a pin.
Remove the battery if you plan to store the display console for a long period of time.
SETTING UP THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
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3.3
RECOMMENDATION FOR BEST WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Effective wireless communication is susceptible to noise interference in the environment, and
distance and barriers between the sensor transmitter and the display console.
1. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) – these may be generated by machinery, appliances,
lighting, dimmers and computers, etc. So please keep your display console 1 or 2 meters
away from these items.
2. Radio-frequency interference (RFI) – if you have other devices operating on 868 / 915 / 917
MHz, you might experience communication intermittent. Please re-located your transmitter or
display console to avoid signal intermittent problem.
3. Distance. Path loss occurs naturally with distance. This device is rated to 150m (450 feet)
by line of sight (in interference free environment and without barriers). However, typically
you will get 30m (100 feet) maximum in real life installation, which includes passing through
barriers.
4. Barriers. Radio signal are blocked by metal barriers such as aluminum cladding. Please align
the sensor array and display console to get them in clear line of sight through window if you
have metal cladding.
The table below show a typical level of reduction in signal strength each time the signal passed
through these building materials
Materials
Signal strength reduction
Glass (untreated)
10 ~ 20%
Wood
10 ~ 30%
Plasterboard / drywall
20 ~ 40%
Brick
30 ~ 50%
Foil insulation
60 ~ 70%
Concrete wall
80 ~ 90%
Aluminum siding
100%
Metal wall
100%
Remarks: RF signal reduction for reference
3.4
SETUP THE CONSOLE
Follow the procedure to setup the console connection with sensor(s) and WI-FI.
3.4.1 POWER UP THE DISPLAY CONSOLE
1. Install the back-up CR2032 battery
2. Connect the display console power jack to AC power with the adaptor included.
The outdoor wireless weather sensor is calibrated to be pointed north for maximum accuracy. However,
for your convenience, if you are a user located in the Southern Hemisphere, you can use the sensor with
the wind vane pointing south.
1. Mount and install the wireless weather sensor with the wind meter end pointed South, instead of
North. (Please refer to Mounting Sensor on Pole for mounting instructions.)
2. Select “S’ in hemisphere section of the setup UI setup page. (Please refer to Setting Up Weather
Server Connection section for setup details)
3. Press the APPLY icon to confirm and exit.
NOTES: Changing the hemisphere setting will automatically switch the direction of the moon
phases on the display.
Pointing the wireless weather sensor toward the south will allow maximum sunlight on the solar
panel, especially during the winter season in the Southern Hemisphere.
POINTING THE WIRELESS 7-IN-1 OUTDOOR SENSOR TO SOUTH (OPTIONAL)