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Outdoor Temperature Signal Strength
Explanation:
The weather station will search for the outdoor temperature/humidity
sensor for 3 minutes after installing batteries or after holding the HEAT/DEW button for
3 seconds.
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The antenna symbol will flash during reception.
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The
temperature display will be dashes “
---
“.
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If synchronization fails once, the antenna will lose one bar.
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If synchronization fails twice, the antenna will lose two bars.
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If RF (radio frequency) reception fails five times, the antenna symbol will show
without bars.
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The antenna will show full display with successful RF (radio frequency) reception.
Dashes show for Outdoor Temperature
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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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.
