La Crosse Technology WS1516IT Faq

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like a roof, walls, floors, ceilings, trees, etc.). Certain building materials such as glass, stucco, and metalframework or siding, can greatly reduce the range. In order to get an accurate reading and to prolong the lifeof your sensor, we recommend that you place the sensor in a sheltered area out of the sun and direct rain.Fog and mist will not affect the sensor, but a soaking in water may.• Sensor is wet:If your sensor becomes soaked, bring the unit inside, remove the batteries and allow the unit to dryovernight; then restart the station using the Proper Restart instructions. You can mount the sensor outsideunder an eave of your house or any other suitable place that will keep it out of the sun and rain. Do not wrapthe sensor in plastic or seal it in a plastic bag. You may also put it in a two-sided bird feeder with a roof.Restart: Remove batteries from all units and follow the directions in the Proper Restart section above.• Outdoor Temperature/Humidity is InaccurateBatteries: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries for both the sensor and the base station. Placement: Thesensor will measure the temperature in the location where it is placed. A good location is under the eaves onthe north side of the house. You can also build a small roof or box for it if you do not have an overhang.Please be sure it is well vented.• Worn out:Also, your transmitter may be defective or worn out due to age or weather condition• Outdoor Temperature/Humidity Displays as OFLBatteries: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries for both the sensor and the base station. If the displayshows OFL, your batteries may be weak or dead. Follow the “Proper Restart” instructions.• Outdoor Readings are Totally BlankIf only the Outdoor Readings portions of the indoor unit are totally blank (not showing dashes or OFL), thismay a problem with the indoor unit or the batteries. Remove all batteries from all units and follow thedirections in the Proper Restart section above, using fresh batteries.– Rain Readings• Rain Reads 0.00:The Rain will always read 0.00, even if no rain gauge is being used. If you are using the Rain gauge andhave had rain, but are still reading 0.00, please check the following: Debris: Is the rocker free of debris,insect nests, leaves, etc. If it has never worked, is there tape on the rocker?• Batteries: Are you using good alkaline batteries dated 5 years in advance?• Mounting:Is the rain gauge mounted level? If mounted with screws through the base, please be sure they are only snugand not too tight.• Distance:It may also be that the distance between the transmitter and the receiver is too great or has too manyobstacles between the units to allow the signal to reach the transmitter.• Rain is inaccurateInterference: Are there sources of radio frequency or electromagnetic interference near the Base or the Rainsensor? Ham radios, Baby monitors, Cordless Phones, etc can cause loss of signal or erratic readings.• Mounting:Is the rain gauge mounted level? If mounted with screws through the base, please be sure they are only snugand not too tight.– Wind Readings• Wind speed inaccurate:Is the wind speed reading 0.00 or dashes or something else? Do the cups spin freely? Are the cups clear ofinsect nests leaves etc? Do all the other sensors work properly?• Mounting:Where is your wind sensor mounted and how high is it above the ground? In most cases, the sensor needs tobe 3-4ft above the highest point on your roof in order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately. The

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