Choosing A Location; Signal Reception Between The Base Station And Wireless Outdoor Sensor; Signal Reception Between The Base Station And Time Signal Transmitter; Setting Up The Base Station - ADE WS 1604 Mode D'emploi

Starting signal reception

Choosing a location

NOTE on material damage
− Protect the base station and wireless sensor from dust, impacts, extreme
temperatures and direct sunlight.
− Protect the base station from moisture. Position the base station
exclusively in a dry, closed room. The wireless sensor is protected
against moisture, but must be protected from direct exposure to
moisture, e.g. rain.

Signal reception between the base station and wireless outdoor sensor

‚ The maximum distance between the base station and the outdoor sensor is
60 metres. This range is, however, only possible with "direct line of sight".
‚ Protective construction materials such as reinforced concrete reduce or inhibit
signal reception between the base station and outdoor sensor.
‚ Devices such as TVs, cordless phones, computers, and fluorescent tubes can
likewise disrupt signal reception.
‚ Do not place the base station and the outdoor sensor directly on the ground. This
limits the range.
‚ At low temperatures in winter, the performance of the outdoor sensor batteries
can markedly decrease. This reduces the transmission range.

Signal reception between the base station and time signal transmitter

‚ Maintain distance from TV sets, computers, and monitors. Base stations of wireless
phones should also not be located in the immediate vicinity of the base station.
‚ The reception is generally better at night. If the base station did not have
reception during the day, it may well be that the signal will be immediately and
fully received at night.
‚ Depending on your location, it can infrequently happen that the base station
receives signals from another time signal transmitter or even alternately from two
time signal transmitters. This is not a fault in the device. In this case you should
change the location of the base station.
‚ The weather, e.g. a heavy storm, can cause interference with the reception.
‚ Temporary shutoffs of the transmitter can sometimes happen, e.g. because of
maintenance work.

Setting up the base station

− Set up the base station as close to a window as possible. Here, the reception will
generally be best.
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Weather station with radio alarm clock WS 1604