Geist Watchdog Wi Instruction Manual page 100

100 Geist Watchdog Wi Instruction Manual
1. If the sensor is not visible on the Watchdog Wi's home page, look at the top of the
sensor and see if the LED is blinking. If you do not see a blink, check the sensor's
batteries. If you do see it blink, continue to step 2.
2. Verify the sensor's serial number. Make sure you're looking for the correct sensor at
that location.
The transmission range of a Watchdog Wi sensor depends on the distance between the
sensor and the Watchdog Wi, and the number of obstacles between the two. The more
obstructions between the devices, the weaker the signal becomes. Do not install a sensor
inside a solid metal cabinet. This can interfere with its transmission. Bring the sensor
closer to the Watchdog Wi. Run the sensor discovery wizard again. If the sensor does not
show in the wizard when it is close to the Watchdog Wi, contact your local sales
representative or Geist. If the sensor does show in the wizard, move the sensor back to its
original location.
Sensor Troubleshooting
The Watchdog Wi is designed to work with Geist' Watchdog Wi sensors. Sometimes,
problems may occur with the sensors that affect the way they interact with the Watchdog
Wi. Use the following guidelines to troubleshoot Watchdog Wi sensors.
The sensor does not seem to be working. It may have a battery problem. Check the
battery's voltage if the sensor begins to show inconsistent or unreliable results. As battery
power degrades, the sensor may report data outside the bounds of reasonable readings.
If this occurs, replace the battery. When you replace the battery, replace it with a 3.6V
lithium battery, NOT a standard alkaline AA cell. Also make sure you replace it with the
terminals facing the correct direction. The sensor will not function with an alkaline cell or if
the battery is inserted backwards.
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