La Crosse Technology TX32U - Manual

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TX32U RAIN SENSOR
The TX32U rain sensor is a wireless rain
sensor which is used in conjunction with the
rain meter. It measures the rainfall data and
sends the information to the rain meter
Display by 915 MHz signal transmission.
INVENTORY OF CONTENTS
1. TX32U rain sensor
2. Mounting hardware
3. Instruction manual and warranty card
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BATTERY INSTALLATION:
1. Unlock the main cover from the rain
sensor base and remove the cover.
2.
Remove the battery cover at the top of
the rain sensor.
3. Insert 2 x AAA, IEC LR3, 1.5V batteries
into the battery compartment, observing
the correct polarity.
Press to unlock
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4. Replace the battery cover and the main
cover on the unit.
Note:
In the event of changing batteries in any
of the units, all units need to be reset by
launching the setting up procedures. This
is because a random security code is
assigned by the rain sensor at start-up.
This code must be received and stored by
the rain meter station in the first minutes
of power being supplied to it.
Detailed Set-up procedures of the Rain
meter and the Rain sensor refer to the
main operation manual.
MOUNTING THE RAIN SENSOR
Fixed by screws
Horizontal panel
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For best results, the rain sensor should be
securely mounted onto a horizontal surface
about 1 meter, 3.25 Ft. or higher above the
ground and in an open area away from trees
or other coverings where rainfall may be
reduced causing inaccurate readings.
Note: You will need to occasionally remove
leaves and other debris from the rain sensor.
When securing into place, check that rain
excess will not collect and store at the base
of the unit but can flow out between the base
and the mounting surface (test by pouring
clean water).
After mounting the rain sensor and placing
battery, the rain sensor is now operable. For
testing purposes, very slowly pour a small
amount of clean water into the rain sensor
funnel. The water will act as rainfall and will
be received and displayed at the base station
after about 2 minutes delay i.e. when the
reading interval is reached.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE: