Distance/Resistance/Interference - La Crosse Technology CA84688 Faqs

• For the most accurate wind speed readings, mount the TX144W sensor as the highest object for
50 feet in all directions.
• Mount sensor vertically with the wind cups on top.
• The maximum wireless transmission range to the wind station is over 330 feet (100 meters) in
open air, not including walls or trees.
1. Insert mounting pole into sensor.
2. Tighten screws
3. Insert bottom of pole into mounting bracket
4. Tighten knob to secure
5. Use screws through the bottom of the mounting bracket to attach.
6. The sensor may be mounted from the bottom or side.
Use your own mounting pole:
 Insert your own mounting pole into the sensor.
 Tighten screws
Optional: Add-on TX141TH-BCH sensor
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To mount the sensor, either use the hole at the top to hang it from the back using a nail, or
insert one mounting screw through the front.
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Mount the TX141TH-BCH sensor on a north-facing wall or in any shaded area. Under an eave or
deck rail is preferred.
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The maximum wireless transmission range to the weather station is over 330 feet (100 meters)
in open air, not including walls or floors.
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Mount the sensor vertically, to allow moisture to drain out properly.
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Distance:
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) between the sensors
and the Wind speed station.
 Consider what is in the signal path between the Wind speed station and the sensors.
 Consider the distance the Wind speed station is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
 Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the
range.
 When considering the distance between the sensor and the Wind speed station (330 feet, 100
meters open air) cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other obstruction
in the signal path.
 Closer is better.
 Do not mount the sensors on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
Interference:
 Consider items in the signal path between the sensors and the station.
 Simple relocation of the sensors or the Wind speed station may correct an interference issue.
 Windows can reflect the radio signal.
 Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
 Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
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