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Explanation: Dashes mean the connection is lost between the weather station and the
outdoor sensor.
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often resolve the connection.
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can cause loss of connection between the outdoor sensor and
the weather station.
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Turn the weather station 90 degrees towards the outdoor sensor to provide better
reception. This allows more antenna surface to face the outdoor sensor signal.
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Try the
Power Requirements
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2-AA
power the outdoor sensor.
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We recommend Alkaline batteries for the outdoor sensor.
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You may choose to use Lithium batteries for temperatures below -20°F/-28.8°C.
Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading
Explanation: High outdoor temperature readings are generally a location issue. Low
outdoor temperature readings are power related or a sensors going bad.
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The outdoor sensor reads the environment where it is mounted. When mounted
inside the home, it will read inside temperature/humidity.
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When the outdoor sensor reads high during the day, but not at night, it is a
positioning
problem.
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Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames or reflected heat.
Side-by-side test: Place the outdoor sensor right next to the weather station for 2 hours.
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Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperatures should be within 4
degrees to be within tolerance.
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If the outdoor sensor reads correctly when next to the weather station, try a
different location outside.
Intermittent Outdoor Temperature
Explanation: Intermittent problems are the hardest to resolve. RF (radio frequency)
communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in some environments
(e.g. moister climates). If outdoor sensor signal is lost, please wait 2-4 hours for the signal
to reconnect on its own.
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Move the outdoor sensor to a closer location.
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can cause loss of outdoor sensor signal.
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Freezer test: Confirm the weather station is reading the correct outdoor sensor (not a
neighbor’s sensor). Place the outdoor sensor in the freezer for an hour and watch the
temperature drop on the weather station.
