La Crosse Technology WS-3610 - Manual (Page 10)

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Note: The test mode is designed so that you may check all of the
cables for correct connection and all of the components for
proper function.
• To manually test the Wind Sensor: manually turn the
wind-gauge, moving the weather-vane.
• To manually test the Rain Sensor: tilt the rain sensor
back and forth in order to hear the impact of the
internally moving seesaw.
• To manually test the Thermo-Hygro: with both the Base
Station and Thermo-Hygro placed next to each other,
compare the INDOOR and OUTDOOR sections of the
LCD to make sure that they both produce similar data
(within the specifications of the units).
After completing the test mode, the Touch Screen Weather
Center will automatically switch to the normal display mode in
order to perform all other settings. At this point the Base Station
will also automatically start searching for the WWVB time signal.
3.4 Placement
Once the Base Station and Sensors have been checked and
validated for correct function as mentioned in 3.3, all the system
components are ready to be permanently mounted.
It is critical to ensure that all components work properly together
at their chosen mounting or standing location. If it appears that
the Base Station is not receiving the wireless 433 MHz radio
transmission, moving the Thermo-Hygro Sensor to a different
location will usually fix the problem.
Note: The radio communication between receiver and sensor
can reach distances of up to 330 ft providing that there are
no interfering obstacles such as buildings, trees, vehicles,
high voltage lines, or similar obstructions.
If possible, PC monitors, radios, TV sets, and other
sources of radio interference should also be avoided.