FAQ

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Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Transmitter
 Mount outdoor temperature transmitters vertically and under a bit of an overhang.
 Protect the outdoor transmitter from standing rain or snow, and from the overhead sun,
which can cause it to read incorrectly. Generally, mounting under an eave or deck rail works
well.
 Construct a small roof or box for the transmitter if you do not have an overhang. Please be
sure the box is vented.
 Mount the transmitter on the North side to prevent sun from causing incorrect readings.
 Mount at least 6 feet in the air for a strong signal.
 Outdoor transmitters are water resistant but not water proof.
 Avoid more than one wall between the transmitter and the Temperature station.
 Do not mount near electrical wires, transmitting antennas or other items that will interfere
with the signal.
 RF (radio frequency) signals do not travel well through moisture or dirt.
 Place the outdoor transmitter and the Temperature station in the desired shaded locations,
and wait approximately 1-hour before permanently mounting the transmitter to ensure that
there is proper reception.
 Do not mount the transmitter on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
MOUNT
 Choose a location for the transmitter that is within range
of the temperature station and
under an overhang for accuracy.
 Install one mounting screw into a wall leaving approximately ½ inch (12.7mm) extended.
 Place the transmitter onto the screw, using the hanging hole on the backside.
 Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place.
Note: Always ensure that the transmitter locks onto the screw before releasing.
Distance/Resistance/Interference
Distance:
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330-feet (100 meters) between the
outdoor transmitter and the temperature station.
 Consider what is in the signal path between the temperature station and the transmitter.
 Consider the distance the temperature station is located away from other electronic 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 transmitter and the temperature station (300
feet open air) cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other obstruction
in the signal path.
 Closer is better.
 Do not mount the transmitter on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
Interference:
 Consider items in the signal path between the transmitter and the temperature station.
 Sometime a simple relocation of the transmitter or the temperature station will correct the
interference issue.
 Windows can reflect the radio signal.
 Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
 Stucco is held to the wall by a metal mesh.