Batteries; Temperature Station Factory Restart; Outdoor Temperature Transmitter; Compatible Outdoor Transmitters - La Crosse Technology 308-147 Faqs

Batteries

• Half of all warranty issues can be resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate
voltage.
• We suggest name brand alkaline batteries for indoor displays such as temperature
stations.
• Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated
earlier than six years from now may still work but may be unstable in performance.
• Alkaline batteries manufactured this year will have an expiration date 10 years in the
future. Battery technology has improved, and batteries will maintain voltage longer
in storage. However, the environment the batteries reside in for the 10 years can
deplete the power.
• Good name brand batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance of RF (radio
frequency) interference from the battery compartment. A minimum voltage of
1.48V for each battery is necessary for proper performance.
• Outdoor Transmitters: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures below -
20°F/-28.8°C)
• Temperature station: Use Alkaline batteries. Overpowered or underpowered
batteries may cause loss of indoor readings, missing segments, dim display etc.

Temperature Station Factory Restart

• Remove all batteries from outdoor sensor and temperature station.
• Press one of the buttons on the temperature station at least 20 times to clear all
memory.
• Verify that the temperature station is blank before proceeding (there may be lines
painted on the screen).
• Leave both units without power for 15 minutes (very important).
• Insert fresh batteries into the outdoor sensor.
• Insert fresh batteries into the temperature station.
• Keep the outdoor sensor 5-10 feet from the temperature station.
• When RF connection is established, the temperature will appear on the station.
Allow the outdoor sensor and temperature station to sit together for 15 minutes to
establish a strong connection.
• Do not press buttons for 15 minutes.
• For optimum 433MHz transmission, the outdoor transmitter should be no more than
330 feet (100 meters, open air) from the Temperature station.
• See the section on
mounting the outdoor transmitter.

Outdoor Temperature Transmitter

Compatible Outdoor Transmitters

• A TX147 outdoor transmitter comes packaged with this Temperature station.
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