Installation Instructions
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The SLW5 is a wireless weather station
operating on a 900 MHz bi-directional
frequency. Maximum range is 1500 feet
(457m) Line of Sight (LOS). The SLW5 is
operable with all SmartLine® models and
firmware versions. The SLW5 and SLHUB-
RF-5 are “pre-paired” or synched at the
factory for your convenience.
Before You Get Started
Loosen the screws to the bottom cover of
the SLW5. Rotate the cover in the keyholes
and remove. Install the two (2) AAA lithium
batteries provided.
NOTE: Pay attention to correct polarity when
installing the batteries. Incorrect installation may cause
damage to the product and/or performance.
Step 1: Install the SLHUB-RF-5
The SLHUB-RF-5 is the wireless
transceiver that communicates
with the SLW5. The SLHUB-
RF-5 is supplied with your
SLW5. To install in your
SmartLine® controller, open the
control panel on the SL1600
or the large front panel of the
SL4800. On the SL800, remove
and discard the hub cover panel from the back of the SL800
housing.
Insert the SLHUB-RF-5 into the mating pin connector holes. Be
careful not to bend the connecting pins. Secure the SLHUB-
RF-5 to the housing with the supplied flathead machine
screw. The RF antenna will hang down inside the SL1600 or
SL4800 housing. On the SL800, allow the RF antenna to hang
underneath the controller.
Make sure AC power is supplied to the SmartLine® controller
and then proceed to Step No. 2.
Step 2: Initializing SLW5 weather station
1. Program auto adjust settings in
controller.
2. While standing in front of
controllers, press the rain spindle
on the top of the SLW5 for 15
seconds; then watch the LED
which is visible through the
openings in the cover at the
bottom of the SLW5. You will see 4
blinks. All blinks should be Green.
At this time, put the controller into Auto Adjust mode on
controller.
NOTE: If the controller fails to hold in auto adjust mode, press
the auto adjust button and hold for instructions in display
related to issue that failed to allow controller to be placed in
auto adjust mode.
NOTE: The 4th (final blink) indicates the strength of the RF
communication. If the 4th blink is Red, you do not have a
satisfactory RF communication. Move the SLW5 to a dierent
mounting location and repeat the diagnostic procedure.
NOTE: The first diagnostic blink indicates the strength of
the 2 AAA lithium batteries in the SLW5. A Red signal would
indicate a need to replace the batteries. Capable life for the
lithium batteries is 10 years. If the 2nd and 3rd blinks are Red,
replacement of the weather station is required.
NOTE: A separate SLW5 weather station is required for each
SmartLine® controller that you are installing.
Step 3: Conduct communication range
Press the rain spindle for 15 seconds and go to the SmartLine®
controller. If you have RF communication, the antenna icon on
the SmartLine® display should be blinking.
NOTE: The blinking will continue for 5 minutes after any
communication from the SLW5. After 5 minutes, the antenna
icon will remain static until the next communication. Press the
Mode button and place the SmartLine® into the Auto Adjust
position. If the installation is successful, you will have a Green
light at Auto Adjust. If you see a message that “weather data
is needed” re-check the installation and/or the required data
input into the controller. Required data is zip code/latitude
and correct time and date. In addition, the operating panel on
and SL1600 or SL4800 must be closed so that AC is present.
You will get a communication error if the panel is showing NO
AC.
Step 4: Choosing a location and Mounting the SLW5
1. Decide on a good mounting location for your SLW5
wireless weather station. The mounting location should
be one that is not aected by a heat source such as an
air conditioner, hot roof, hot asphalt, etc. Mount in an area
with unobstructed airflow. Mounting is preferred in direct
sunlight with good air flow. Additionally, the location must
have open access to rainfall (cannot be covered by any
overhead obstruction such as trees, roofs, etc.). Mount
the SLW5 as close as possible to the controller. Obstacles
such as earth, hills, walls or other structures will reduce
the maximum operating range of the SLW5. Use the
diagnostic LED in the SLW5 to verify communication and
to check operating range at a specific location. Extreme
conditions may prevent wireless communication; in this
circumstance, use the SLW1 wired weather station.
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