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The Wireless Repeater receives data from a Wireless Weather Station sensor
array and re-transmits it to the console. The repeater serves to extend the
transmission range and improve reception between the sensor array's transmit-
ter and the console's receiver.
Each repeater has a transmitting and receiving range of between 100' to 1500'
(30 to 450 m) depending upon the terrain. The repeater can listen for up to 8
different transmitter signals and can pass those signals on to another repeater
or to any number of receivers.
Note: The Wireless Repeater operates on a low power frequency that does not require an FCC license.
The repeater's flexibility allows you to put together your weather system in a
number of different ways. The most common setup is to install the repeater in
between a transmitter and a receiver to improve reception. Another possibility
is to install a chain of up to 8 repeaters to carry the transmitter's signal over a
longer distance, or around obstacles. And a third option is to establish a net-
work of weather stations by linking the chain of repeaters to up to 8 different
wireless stations.
This manual lays out the three different setup options in separate sections
based on how many repeaters and transmitters you plan to install.
The first section, "Single Transmitter, Single Repeater Installation" on page 3,
discusses the most common and simplest installation—that of one transmitter,
one repeater and one or more receivers.
The second section, "Daisy-Chain Installation (Multiple Repeaters)" on page 10,
discusses daisy-chaining up to 8 repeaters in succession to increase the range
between a single transmitter and one or more receivers.
And the third section, "Network Installation (Multiple Transmitters)" on page 12,
discusses setting up a complex network of transmitters, repeaters, and receivers.
These setup instructions apply whether you have a solar-powered or an AC-
powered repeater.
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- Page 1 The Wireless Repeater receives data from a Wireless Weather Station sensor array and re-transmits it to the console. The repeater serves to extend the transmission range and improve reception between the sensor array’s transmit- ter and the console’s receiver. Each repeater has a transmitting and receiving range of between 100’ to 1500’ (30 to 450 m) depending upon the terrain.
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Page 2: Tools And Materials
OMPONENTS The Wireless Repeater includes the following components. Please be sure you have everything you need for either the AC-powered or the solar-powered model. AC-Power Components Solar Power Components OOLS AND ATERIALS You may need the following tools and materials for either the AC-powered or solar-powered model. - Page 3 EFORE EGINNING If you have an AC-Powered Repeater, take off the cover. To take off the cover, press down on the tabs at the top until you can remove the tabs from their slots. EMOVING THE If you have a Solar-Powered Repeater, open the shelter door by loosening the two retainer screws with a flat-bladed screwdriver.
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Page 4: Choosing A Location
RANSMITTER ID C (default) Finally, set your repeater to listen for that transmitter signal by flipping the appropriate SensorLink Tx dip switch on your repeater. For example, if your Transmitter ID code is 3, then, use a pencil or some other pointed object to flip Sen- sorLink Tx dip switch #3 on your repeater to ON (see the illustration below). -
Page 5: Testing Proposed Locations
AC-Powered Repeaters Look for a sheltered location with access to an AC-power outlet. For exam- ple, you could mount the repeater in a room or garage, or in one of Davis’ weatherproof shelters. Solar-Powered Repeaters Look for a location where you can position the solar panel to receive maxi- mum exposure to the sun’s rays:... - Page 6 3. Apply power to the repeater. AC-Power Model Plug the AC-power adapter into the jack marked POWER, and into an AC-power outlet.Watch for the LEDs to light up (as described below). Solar-Power Model Plug the power cord from the gel cell battery to the jack marked POWER as shown below Watch for the LEDs to light up, (as described below).
- Page 7 Once the repeater is receiving and re-transmitting reliably, check your con- sole’s reception. In test mode, the console/receiver should beep approxi- mately every 2.5 seconds to indicate that a data packet has been received. If the console is not beeping or is beeping infrequently, reposition the repeater for better reception.
- Page 8 NEC, National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition: National Fire Protection Information, Quincy, MA. Mounting the AC-Power Model Install the repeater in an attic or garage, or in one of Davis’s weatherproof shel- ters. 1. Attach the base to the mounting surface using the #6 x 1” screws.
- Page 9 Mounting the Solar Power Model 1. Mount the shelter against a wall or post, or on a pipe. CAUTION: Remember to face the solar panel south in the Northern Hemisphere (or north in the Southern Hemisphere) for maximum sun exposure. Wall or Post Attach the shelter to the mounting surface in the desired location using the lag screws and 1/4"...
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Page 10: Installations
DVANCED NSTALLATIONS Daisy-Chain Installation (Multiple Repeaters) To transmit data up to one and a half miles (two and a half kilometers), or to improve reception in hilly, heavily-wooded or urban areas, you can daisy- chain up to 8 repeaters together. For instructions on daisy-chaining multiple repeaters, see below;... - Page 11 Setting the Repeater ID Codes To set each repeater’s ID code (except the first), use the table below to set the Repeater ID dip switches: EPEATER ID C (default) Note: If you have only one repeater, you do NOT need to set any Repeater ID code dip switches. How- ever, if you have more than one repeater, use the above chart.
- Page 12 Network Installation (Multiple Transmitters) If you have two or more transmitters in your network, follow the instructions as if for a multiple repeater installation but, before you apply power to test your chosen locations, set unique ID codes for each transmitter and then set the closest repeater to each transmitter to listen to that transmitter.
- Page 13 Combo Network - Multiple Transmitters AND Multiple Repeaters Any combination of the multiple transmitter network on page 12 and the daisy-chain network on page 10. Notice in this example how the data all flows in one direction; it enters the network at a point somewhere upstream and exits the network somewhere downstream.
- Page 14 5. Turn off the “farthest” transmitter and then add the second farthest transmitter (and its receiver) to your network. Check the reception of that second signal at each point. The goal is to make sure that your network is functioning properly at every stage so that if, at some point, you add a transmitter, repeater, or receiver that is either malfunctioning or poorly positioned, you will know immedi- ately.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Please check the troubleshooters listed below if you experience a problem with your unit. Then, if you still are unable to solve the problem, we encourage you to call Technical Support at (510) 732-7814 for assistance (Mon-Fri, 7am-5:30pm PST). Please do not return your unit for repair without prior authorization. The LEDs do not flash on powerup. -
Page 16: Specifications
Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Numbers: 7614 & 7615...
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