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period (maximum 10 minutes), no weather data will be transmitted to avoid interference. The sensor
search icon will remain on.
If the signal reception is not successful within 1 minute, the signal search will be cancelled and will
automatically resume every two hours until the signal is successfully captured. The regular sensor
array link will resume once RCC reception routine is finished. In some locations, RCC reception may
take a couple of days to receive the signal.
The RCC reception routine can be cancelled at any time by pressing any button. The sensor search
icon will turn off, and the console will automatically switch to the normal mode, from which all
further settings can be performed.
Once the RCC has been received and the clock has been set, the RCC icon
and time field.
Note: The RCC is a shortwave signal originating near Fort Collins, Colorado, and travels thousands of
miles by bouncing off the ionosphere. The signal is better at night due to solar interference during the
daytime. The farther you are from Colorado, the weaker the signal. Urban environments can also
affect the signal.
6.4.4 Sensor Operation Verification
The following steps verify proper operation of the sensors prior to installing the sensor array outside.
1. Verify proper operation of the rain gauge. Tip the sensor array back and forth several times.
You should hear a "clicking" sound within the rain gauge. Verify the rain reading on the
display console is not reading 0.00. Each "click" represents 0.01 inches of rainfall.
2. Verify proper operating of the wind speed. Rotate the wind cups manually or with a fan.
Verify the wind speed is not reading 0.0.
3. Verify proper operation of the indoor and outdoor temperature. Verify the indoor and
outdoor temperature match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location
(about 10' apart). The sensors should be within 4°F (2°C) (the accuracy is ± 2°F / 1°C).
Allow about 30 minutes for both sensors to stabilize.
4. Verify proper operation of the indoor and outdoor humidity. Verify the indoor and
outdoor humidity match closely with the console and sensor array in the same location (about
10' apart). The sensors should be within 8% (the accuracy is ± 4%). Allow about 30 minutes
for both sensors to stabilize.
7 Weather Station Installation
7.1 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.
7.2 Site Survey
Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge once per year and change the batteries every 1-2 years. Provide
easy access to the weather station.
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