Toro TWRS manual Troubleshooting, Solving Reception Problems, To improve signal strength

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter problems at any point in the installation process, or the components do not seem to function properly, try the Troubleshooting procedures first. If the problem is not listed or the remedy does not resolve the problem, call the Toro Irrigation help line at 1-800-664-4740.

Solving Reception Problems

The Wireless RainSensor has an operating range of 500' (152.4m) LOS (Line-of-Site).

Note: Line-of-Site is a radio signal transmission measurement standard equivalent to an open field site with no obstructions.

However, in most cases, there are buildings or other objects between the sensor and receiver modules that can reduce signal strength. Most residential and light commercial buildings do not reduce the signal enough to pose problems under normal conditions. However, there are some structures with very thick, dense walls, or that involve large amounts of radio frequency interference due to electronic equipment that can reduce the sensor signal range.

To improve signal strength:

•Move the antenna away from any large metal object.

•Avoid indoor receiver locations where cellular or cordless phones have trouble with reception.

•Mount the sensor and receiver modules as close together as possible.

•Move the sensor module to one side if is installed directly over the receiver module.

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Contents User’s Guide Contents Page Getting Started Here’s all there is to itStep Receiver Module Features Installing the Receiver Module Connecting the Receiver Wires Wiring Procedure I sensor-readyWiring Procedure II no sensor feature Normally-open SensorInitial System Test Least of 15 seconds to establish communicationSensor Module Features Installing the Sensor Module 1/4 Washer Freeze Sensor Site Selection Set Temperature Activation Threshold Twrfs models only Select Temperature ThresholdSelect Temperature Scale Page Smart Bypass Feature Water Delay FeatureSignal Strength Display Battery Strength DisplayRefer to Sensor Module Battery Replacement on Dry Out Feature Fail Safe FeatureProlonged Active Mode Loss of communicationSet or Restore the Sensor Address Code Turn the Receiver Module Off and OnSensor Module Battery Replacement Unscrew and remove the bottom cap from the sensor housingTroubleshooting Solving Reception ProblemsTo improve signal strength Receiver display is blank Sensor module does not activate the receiver at close rangeSpecifications Toro Promise Five-year Limited Warranty FCC ID OF7TWRS
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