User's Manual

5 WeatherStationInstallation

5.1 PreInstallationCheckout

Before installing your weather station in the permanent location, we recommend operating the

weather station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to

check out all of the functions, insure proper operation, and familiarize you with the weather

station and calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the

weather station.

5.2 SiteSurvey

Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:

1. You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change the rechargeable batteries

every 2-3 years. Provide easy access to the rain gauge.

2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the

thermos-hygrometer in a shaded area on the north side of a structure.

3. Avoid wind obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the anemometer at least four

times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the building is

20’ tall, and the mounting pole is 6’ tall, install 4 x (20 – 6)’ = 56’ away.

4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open

field can reach a distance of up to 300 feet, providing there are no interfering obstacles

such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate

metal buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 100’.

5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off

radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing console or

mounting locations. Make sure your display console is at least five feet away from any

electronic device to avoid interference.

6. Visit Ambient Weather Mounting Solutions for assistance and ideas for mounting your

weather station:

http://www.ambientweather.com/amwemoso.html

5.3 BestPracticesforWirelessCommunication

Wireless communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls and metal barriers. We

recommend the following best practices for trouble free wireless communication.