Outdoor Temperature Is Stuck Or Hh.h, Ll.l; Outdoor Sensor Drains Batteries Quickly; Outdoor Sensor Fell. The Sensor No Longer Works - La Crosse Technology 308-179ORV2 Faqs

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• Move the outdoor sensor to different locations outside to find a location where the
temperature reading will hold.

Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH.H, LL.L

Explanation: These symbols are error messages indication the outdoor sensor is outside
of its readable range.
• Check
Batteries.
Overpowered or underpowered batteries can cause this reading.
• Replace outdoor sensor.
Note: The last outdoor reading may remain (not change) for several hours when
connection is lost. The outdoor temperature reading will flash when the connection is first
lost or intermittent.

Outdoor sensor drains batteries quickly

• Test a new set of alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the
voltage of the batteries.
• When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again.
• Check the
distance
station. Outdoor sensors at the end of the range may work while batteries are fresh
but not after they drain a bit.
• Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the outdoor sensor.
• Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable battery brands for both Alkaline
and Lithium batteries.

Outdoor sensor fell. The sensor no longer works

Explanation: If there is no physical damage to the outdoor sensor, the fall may not have
caused internal damage. A fall can shock the outdoor sensor or the batteries in the
outdoor sensor. Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be damaged and unable
to function properly.
• Complete a
Restart
• Use
Batteries
dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated
earlier than six years from now may still work, but may be unstable in performance.
Note: An outdoor sensor that has fallen into puddle, snow, or other standing water, will
likely have water damage and needs to be replaced. Outdoor sensors are water resistant,
not waterproof.
Replacement Outdoor Sensors
• Visit your local Retailer or La Crosse Technology® Store
http://store.lacrossetechnology.com/
• Note: Be sure to order the correct model and frequency to avoid receiving the
incorrect item.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
and
resistance
between the outdoor sensor and temperature
with fresh batteries.
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