RLE Wi-MGR V.1.6 - Manual (Page 72)

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B Troubleshooting
B.2. Wireless Sensor Troubleshooting
The Wi-MGR is designed to work with a wide variety of wireless sensors. Sometimes,
problems may occur with the sensors that affect the way they interact with the Wi-MGR. Use
the following guidelines to troubleshoot wireless sensors.
The sensor does not seem to be working. It may have a battery problem.
When the protective tab is pulled to activate the battery, the metal terminal clip on the PC
board can bend slightly - not enough to see, but enough to cause intermittent connection with
the battery. If this happens, the sensor will either operate erratically or not work at all. To fix
this problem:
1 Remove the battery.
2 Gently squeeze the battery clips toward each other, bending them slightly.
3 Insert the battery.
4 Replace the cover. Press the button in the center of the sensor to reset it.
The small red sitcker near the positive terminal of the battery may release some residue on
either the battery terminal or the battery clips. This residue may affect the function of the
battery. To fix this problem:
1 Remove the battery.
2 Clean the end of the battery and the battery clips with an alcohol swab. The rubbing alcohol
should dissolve the adhesive and the residue should be removed. Keep cleaning the clips
and battery until you can no longer see or feel any sticky residue.
3 Insert the battery.
4 Replace the cover. Press the button in the center of the sensor to reset it.
Check the battery’s voltage if the sensor begins to show inconsistent or unreliable results. As
battery power degrades, the sensor may report data outside the bounds of reasonable
readings. If this occurs, replace the battery.
When you replace the battery, replace it with a 3.6V lithium battery, NOT a standard alkaline
AA cell. Also make sure you replace it with the terminals facing the correct direction. The
sensor will not function with an alkaline cell or if the battery is inserted backwards.