Troubleshooting - Toro TWRS User Manual

Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems at any point in the installation process, or the components do not seem
to function properly, try the Troubleshooting procedures first. If the problem is not listed or the
remedy does not resolve the problem, call the Toro Irrigation help line at 1-800-664-4740.
Solving Reception Problems
The Wireless RainSensor has an operating range of 500' (152.4m) LOS (Line-of-Site).
Note: Line-of-Site is a radio signal transmission measurement standard equivalent to an open
field site with no obstructions.
However, in most cases, there are buildings or other objects between the sensor and receiver
modules that can reduce signal strength. Most residential and light commercial buildings do not
reduce the signal enough to pose problems under normal conditions. However, there are some
structures with very thick, dense walls, or that involve large amounts of radio frequency
interference due to electronic equipment that can reduce the sensor signal range.
To improve signal strength:
• Move the antenna away from any large metal object.
• Avoid indoor receiver locations where cellular or cordless phones have trouble with reception.
• Mount the sensor and receiver modules as close together as possible.
• Move the sensor module to one side if is installed directly over the receiver module.
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