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 Tape is great for positioning to determine the best location for the sensor to
maintain contact with the display.
 Distance/Resistance can cause loss of sensor signal. Avoid more than one wall,
window, tree etc., between the display and the sensor. UV coated windows may
actually reflect the signal. Stucco walls will absorb the signal.
 It is best to mount the sensor on the North side of the building to prevent sun
from causing incorrect readings.
Position Temperature Station
 The Temperature Station has a pull out stand to sit on a desk or table.
 Place within range of the outdoor sensor.
 Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones,
wireless gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers, baby monitors, etc.,
which can prevent signal reception.
 Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall. This will interfere with
RF (radio frequency) signal reception.
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is 330 feet (100 meters).
 Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
Distance/Resistance/Interference
Distance:
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters)
between the outdoor sensor and the Temperature Station. This range is in open
air with ideal conditions.
 Consider what is in the signal path between the Temperature Station and the
sensor.
 Consider the distance the Temperature Station is located away from electronics
in the home.
Resistance:
 Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
 When considering the distance between the sensor and the Temperature Station
(330 feet open air) cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or
other obstruction in the signal path.
 Closer is better.
 Windows reflect the RF (radio frequency) signal.
 Metal absorbs the signal and reduces the range.
 Stucco is attached to the wall with a metal mesh that absorbs the signal.
 Do not mount the sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the
effective range.
Interference:
 Consider items in the signal path between the sensor and the Temperature
Station.
 Sometime a simple relocation of the sensor or the Temperature Station will
correct the interference issue.
 Windows can reflect the radio signal.