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Note:
If the power adapter is plugged in,
BL ON
will display in the
time area for three seconds when powered up. Conversely, if the power
adapter is not plugged in,
AC OFF
will be displayed, the icon
will
display .
4.Weather Station Installation
4.1
Pre Installation Checkout Before installing your weather
station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the
weather station for one week in a temporary location with easy
access.
This will allow you to check out all of the functions, insure
proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather station and
calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the wireless
range of the weather station.
4.2 Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the
following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge once per year and change the
batteries every two years. Provide easy access to the weather station.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general,
install the sensor array at least 5’ from any building, structure, ground,
or roof top.
3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the
sensor array at least four times the distance of the height of the tallest
obstruction. For example, if the building is 20’ tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)’ =
56’ away. Use common sense. If the weather station is installed next to
a tall building, the wind and rain will not be accurate.
4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and
transmitter in an open field can reach a distance of up to 300ft,
providing there are no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees,
vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate metal
buildings. Most applications will only reach 100ft due to building
obstructions, walls and interference.
5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst
case, entirely cut off radio communication. Please take this into
consideration when choosing console or mounting locations.
