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Bad Rain Collector | rain collector closer together. Both units must | |||||
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Reception | both units are placed at least 3 feet from other | |||||
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Suspected Rain | Check that the collector is mounted to a | |||||
Measurement | level surface and that no foreign debris or | |||||
Inaccuracy | plant matter is preventing the flow of rainfall | |||||
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Set Wireless ID
This wireless rain gauge uses long range 433mhz radio frequency for communication.
In the event that you have reception problems due to interference, both the main unit and the wireless rain collector have a selectable wireless ID. The ID switches are located within the battery compartments of the main unit and the wireless rain collector.
You may choose A, B or C; but both the main units’ and the wireless rain collectors’ IDs must match for successful synchronization.
A B C |
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A B CA B C
both wireless ID’s
must match
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Wireless ID” on the next page. | ||
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Display Not Working | correctly. The batteries may need replacing. |
Product Registration
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Log on to http://www.chaneyinstrument.com/product_reg.htm
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6 • PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement Ranges
Rainfall
Accumulative Rainfall Range: 0 to 99.99 inches ( 0 to 2540 mm )
Specifications
Rain Gauge General Specifications
Rainfall Resolution: 0.02 inches
Rainfall Units: Inches (in) and millimeters (mm)
Wireless Rain Collector: automatic self emptying, continuous rainfall measuring
Power Requirements
Main Unit: 3 x “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries
Wireless Rain Collector: 2 x “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries
Wireless Communication
Radio Frequency: 433 mhz
Transmission Intervals: every 16 seconds
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