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often resolve the connection.
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can cause a 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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or
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 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 temperatures. 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., moist climates). If
the 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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Check
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.
Indoor distance test:
with the outdoor sensor and weather station 5-
10 feet apart and inside to establish a strong connection.
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After 15 minutes, if there is a reading in the outdoor temperature area, move the outdoor
sensor to another room with one wall between the outdoor sensor and the weather station.
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Observe to see if the temperature remains on consistently for 1 hour.
