Figure 19: Indoor sensor mounting
Note: Make sure the sensor is mounted vertically and not lying down on a
flat surface. This will insure optimum reception. Wireless signals
are impacted by distance, interference (other weather stations,
wireless phones, wireless routers, TVs and computer monitors), and
transmission barriers, such as walls. In general, wireless signals will
not penetrate solid metal and earth (down a hill, for example).
4.5 Best Practices for Wireless Communication
Wireless (RF) communication is susceptible to interference, distance, walls
and metal barriers. We recommend the following best practices for trouble
free wireless communication between both sensor packages and the base
unit:
Indoor/outdoor sensor placement: The sensor will have the longest
reach for its signal when mounted or hung vertically. Avoid laying it
down on a flat surface.
Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI). Keep the base unit several feet
away from computer monitors and TVs.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). If you have other devices
operating on the same frequency band as your indoor and/or outdoor
sensors and experience intermittent communication between sensor
package and base unit, try turning off these other devices for
troubleshooting purposes. You may need to relocate the transmitters or
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