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Dew Point Temperature:
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Dew Point Temperature is the saturation point of the air, or the temperature to
which the air has to cool in order to create condensation.
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The higher the dew points, the higher the moisture content of the air at a given
temperature.
View Dew Point Temperature:
From the default time display, press the HEAT/DEW
button twice and Dew Point will show instead of the outdoor ambient temperature. The
words
“
Dew Point
”
will show near outdoor temperatures.
Note:
Dew Point is lower than the actual temperature.
Mounting/Positioning Outdoor sensor
First:
Place the outdoor sensor in the desired shaded location and the weather station
in the home. Wait approximately 1 hour before permanently mounting the outdoor
sensor to ensure that there is proper reception.
POSITION
Outdoor:
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Protect the outdoor sensor from standing rain or snow and from the overhead
sun, which can cause it to read incorrectly.
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Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well.
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If you choose, you can construct a small roof or box for the outdoor sensor. Be
sure a box has vents.
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Mount the outdoor sensor on the North side where to prevent sun from causing
incorrect readings.
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Mount at least 6 feet in the air for a strong RF (radio frequency) signal.
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Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the
effective
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Outdoor sensors are water resistant, not waterproof.
Indoor:
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Mount the Outdoor Sensor indoors to monitor high mold risk areas like in a crawl
space or a basement.
Indoor or Outdoor:
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Mount outdoor temperature sensor
vertically
.
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Avoid more than one wall between the outdoor sensor and the weather station.
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 300 feet (91 meters).
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Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
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Do not mount near electrical wires, transmitting antennas or other items that will
with the signal.
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RF (radio frequency) signals do not travel well through moisture or dirt.
