Overview; Pre-Installation Check And Site Survey; Pre Installation Check; Site Survey - Aercus WeatherSleuth Mode D'emploi

1. Overview

For optimal performance from your Aercus Instruments™ WeatherSleuth® we strongly recommend
you read this manual thoroughly before beginning installation. Installation is simple if the steps
below are followed and doing so will ensure that you avoid the most common pitfalls of weather
station operation.

2. Pre-Installation Check and Site Survey

2.1 Pre Installation Check

Before installing your weather station in its permanent location, we recommend operating the
weather station for one week in a temporary location with easy access. This will allow you to check
out all of the functions, ensure proper operation, and familiarise yourself with the weather
station and calibration procedures. This will also allow you to test the wireless range of the weather
station.

2.2 Site Survey

Perform a site survey before installing the weather station. Consider the following:
1. You must clean the rain gauge every few months and change the batteries every 12
months or so. Provide easy access to the weather station.
2. Avoid radiant heat transfer from buildings and structures. In general, install the sensor
array at least 1.5m from any building, structure, ground, or roof top.
3. Avoid wind and rain obstructions. The rule of thumb is to install the sensor array at least
four times the distance of the height of the tallest obstruction. For example, if the
building is 6m tall, and the mounting pole is 2m tall, install 4 x (8m – 2m) = 24m away.
4. Wireless Range. The radio communication between receiver and transmitter in an open
field can reach a distance of up to 100m, providing there are no interfering obstacles
such as buildings, trees, vehicles, high voltage lines. Wireless signals will not penetrate
metal buildings. Under most conditions, the maximum wireless range is 20-40m.
5. Radio interference such as PCs, radios or TV sets can, in the worst case, entirely cut off
radio communication. Please take this into consideration when choosing receiver or
mounting locations. Make sure your receiver is at least 1.5m away from any electronic
device to avoid interference.
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