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Weather Sensor Installation
Weather Sensor Installation
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3. The Climate Logic system is designed to provide
eective wireless communication in most applications.
Loss of range can result from interference in the signal
path. To verify signal reception from the selected
installation site, perform the following test:
 •Startamanualwateringoperationofazonethatcan
be seen from the installation site. Press and hold the
Sensor Test Pin. If the signal is received, watering
should shut o within a short time.
 •NotethesignalbarsontheHomescreentoverify
good signal strength. Three bars is optimal.
•PresstheBYPASS key to cancel the Dry-out delay
mode to resume normal operation.
4. Install the Weather Sensor using either of the following
methods:
 •Forraingutterinstallation,unscrewthebracket
thumbscrew enough to clear the rain gutter edge.
HoldingtheWeatherSensorinposition,tightenthe
thumbscrew securely.
 •Forwoodstructureinstallation,removethe
thumbscrew and secure the bracket using the
provided screws or appropriate stainless fasteners.
 •Adjusttheverticalalignmentasneededbyloosening
the phillips screw at the bracket joint; adjust to vertical,
then tighten securely.
 • PresstheEXIT key (three times) to return to the Home screen.
After a brief time, the current temperature, watering history
graph line, and signal-strength bars will be displayed.
Note: A single Weather Sensor can be paired to multiple Receiver
Modules when additional Climate Logic systems are installed
within reception range.
2. The Rain Sensor default threshold is ¼” (6 mm) of accumulated
rainfall (nominal). The threshold can be lowered to ⁄” (3 mm) or
raised to ½” (12 mm), or ¾” (19 mm) as preferred. Prior to install-
ing the Weather Sensor, adjust the threshold to the preferred setting as follows:
Note: Increasing the threshold extends the length of time required for the Weather Sensor to signal the
Receiver Module to stop irrigation, as well as extending the dry-out period before scheduled watering can
resume. In areas where heavy fog, mist or high humidity is common, the ⁄” (3 mm) setting is not recom-
mended due to the increased sensitivity to moisture.
 •TurntheRainSensorcapslightly,releasingitfromthe
retention pins, allowing the cap to move vertically.
 •Turn the cap to engage the retention pins at the preferred
slot position.
Important: The Weather Sensor must have full exposure to sun, wind and rain, and must not be installed
inside a rain gutter, or in any location where immersion, runo, or contact with irrigation spray will occur.
Avoid installation near a heat source, such as a heater vent or chimney. Wooden surfaces are preferred
to concrete or asphalt shingles to reduce reected heat. Installation over a planted area is preferred to a
driveway, walkway etc. Avoid installation near any large metal structure, or high current-draw equipment
that can cause signal interference. Ensure the antenna wire hangs vertically without contact.
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