Wireless Temp Page 1 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM WIRELESS TEMPERATURE STATION INSTALLATION MANUAL The Wireless Temperature Station is for use with Wireless Vantage ProTM. C OMPONENTS The Wireless Temperature Station includes the following components and mounting hardware: 8" Cable Ties 3-Volt Lithium Battery 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws U-Bolts 4" Cable Tie 1/4" Flat Washers 1/4" Lock Washers 1/4" Hex Nuts Shelter with Temperature Probe 12' (3.
Wireless Temp Page 2 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM T OOLS FOR S ETUP In addition to the components shown, you will need some or all of the following materials: ✦ Adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench ✦ Ballpoint pen or paper clip (small pointed object of some kind) ✦ Drill and 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit (if mounting on a vertical surface) I NSTALLATION S TEPS For ease of installation, please follow steps in the order presented.
Wireless Temp Page 3 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM P REPARING THE T EMPERATURE S TATION The illustration below shows the Sensor Interface Module, or “SIM”, inside the shelter. Insert the 3-volt lithium battery into the battery holder, matching the “+” sign on the battery with the “+” sign on the SIM. 3-Volt Lithium Battery Dip-switches SENSOR INTERFACE MODULE ON WIRELESS TEMPERATURE STATION Note the location of the dip-switches. You will work with them during the next installation step.
Wireless Temp Page 4 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM S ETTING THE T RANSMITTER ID Each wireless transmitting station must be set to one of eight transmitter IDs. Dip-switches #1, 2 and 3 on the SIM allow you to control the ID — the “channel” the station will transmit on. (Dip-switch #4 is used for transmission testing, not for transmitter ID.) The transmitter and receiver communicate with each other only when both are set to the same ID. The factory default transmitter ID is ‘1’.
Wireless Temp Page 5 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM Setting Console/Receiver(s) to Same ID 1. Put your console into Setup Mode — press and hold the DONE key and press the DOWN arrow key. The console will show you Screen 1: Transmitters. You should see the words: “RECEIVING FROM...” and “STATION NO.” followed by the transmitter IDs that your console detects. One of these should be the ID number you just set on the temperature station transmitter.
Wireless Temp Page 6 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM If you don’t see readings no matter where you stand with the console, Put the transmitter in TEST mode Dip-switch #4 on the SIM (see illustration on page 4) is the TEST dip-switch. Switch it to the ON position using a ball-point pen or paper clip. This puts the transmitter in Test Mode. An LED indicator light will flash each time it transmits: ✦ The LED will immediately flash once to show that the light itself functions.
Wireless Temp Page 7 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM Consider the following factors as you choose a location for your temperature station: ✦ Place the sensor in a position where it will not be in direct sunlight and where it will have limited exposure to reflected sunlight. If possible, place the sensor at least 5' (1.5 m) from any surface which is exposed to direct sunlight. ✦ Limit the sensor’s exposure to night sky.
Wireless Temp Page 8 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM T ESTING T RANSMISSION FROM P ROPOSED L OCATION It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before permanently mounting the temperature station. Place the shelter at the intended mounting site, or have someone hold it there, so you can walk around with the console/receiver for a few minutes. Rotating the antenna may help to improve reception.
Wireless Temp Page 9 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM 3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts. 4. Place the second U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes at the bottom of the shelter. Put a flat washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut on each bolt end, and tighten the hex nuts. Mounting on a Vertical Surface 1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2" (50 mm) apart. Use a carpenter’s level to ensure the holes will be level. 2.
Wireless Temp Page 10 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM A N OTE ON S ECURING C ABLES To prevent fraying or cutting of cables, secure them so they will not whip about in the wind. Secure a cable to a metal pole by wrapping electrical tape around them both. Make sure cables are secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3 – 5' (1 – 1.6 m). Cable Tie Cable Clip Note: Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure cables.
Wireless Temp Page 11 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM S PECIFICATIONS ✦ Temperature range: –40 to 140° Fahrenheit (–40 to 60° Celsius) ✦ Wireless transmission frequency: 916.5 MHz 868.
Wireless Temp Page 12 Thursday, November 30, 2000 9:55 AM FCC P ART 15 C LASS B R EGISTRATION W ARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
