Outdoor Sensor; Storage Of Outdoor Sensors With Solar Cells - La Crosse Technology WS-2510 Operating Instructions Manual

Outdoor radio sensor with solar energy supply
The outdoor radio sensor enables the transmission of temperature and humid-
ity at the sensor location.
This sensor, too, can be addressed as desired. All outdoor sensors with solar
cells are set at the factory to sensor 1. Individual addressing is, however, also
possible.
The sensor should be mounted on the north or west side as meteorological
temperature recording normally takes place "in shadow". It can also be placed
at other locations if desired. You only need to make sure that the solar cell that
provides the sensor with power is permanently aligned towards the light. The
sensor must not be shaded by dense obstructions such as leaves, etc., which
could impair the power supply from the solar cell.
A possible location for installation is under the eaves of the roof.
The sensor is designed for wall and mast mounting and should be mounted as
follows: Attach the sensor wall bracket either exactly vertically to a wall using
the four screws, or to a mast using the securing clamp provided.
Position the sensor on the wall bracket and screw the two parts together using
the screw provided.
When doing this the large protective bell housing must be at the top and the
solar cell must be pointing towards the light.
During the hours of darkness and periods of bad weather with relatively little
sunlight an indoor battery system, which is charged by the solar cell during
periods of sunshine, provides the power for the sensor.

Storage of outdoor sensors with solar cells

The outdoor sensors receive their power from a solar cell. Additional energy is
also stored in an integrated battery, in order provide power in the hours of
darkness and during periods of bad weather.
If one of these sensors is out of action for some time and does not receive
enough light, this still has no affect on the indoor battery, provided the magnets
designed to activate the operating voltage are removed. Therefore the sensor
can be stored for several months in its packaging, for example.
After a long storage period, it is recommended that you recharge the indoor
battery before recommencing operation. The solar cell, which is connected to
the battery system also when it is deactivated, should be exposed to sunlight
for several hours.
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