IMPORTANT: For best transmission distance, look for a location where the rain gauge can be
placed 1 meter or more above ground level.
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in an area not blocked on the top or sides, so rain can freely reach the rain gauge (for example,
not under an overhang or too close to a building or fence)
Cautions:
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To prevent false rainfall readings caused by water splashes, do not choose a location that is not
level or that is too close to the ground, a swimming pool, lawn sprinklers, or anywhere water
might accumulate or run off.
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The screen on the cylinder of the rain gauge filters most debris (such as leaves) that might fall
into the rain gauge. To avoid frequent build-up of debris in the cylinder, do not mount the rain
gauge too close to the trees or plants
2. Battery Installation for the rain gauge
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Press the tabs back as indicated below to unlock the rain gauge cover
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Lift the rain gauge cover off its base. Then carefully remove the packing tape from the bucket
assembly
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Open battery cover and insert 2 pieces of AA batteries according to the polarity indicated. Close
the battery cover
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Replace & lock the rain gauge cover on the base
3. Testing the effective transmission range & setting up the RF connection
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Shortly after the battery installation of the rain gauge, press and hold [RAIN SEARCH] button on
the main unit for 3 seconds to search for RF signal from the remote rain gauge.
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The rainfall reading “- - - -“ will flash and the main unit is now searching for remote rain gauge.
Daily rainfall reading (in this case “0” mm or inch) will appear within 3 minutes if the RF
transmission is successful and the main unit & rain gauge are now within the effective
transmission range.
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If daily rainfall “- - - - “ stop flashing and stay on the display after 3 minutes of searching, the RF
transmission is failed. Shorten the distance between the main unit & rain gauge if necessary.
