TX-60U Temperature/Humidity Sensor Setup:
IMPORTANT SETUP & OPERATION NOTES
The TX60U-IT sensor should be placed in a dry, shaded area. Please avoid a location with direct sun, as that will cause incorrect readings.
Fog and mist will not harm the TX60U-IT sensor but direct rain must be avoided.
Note: Exposing the TX60U-IT sensor case to extreme humidity may temporarily disrupt data. The sensor case reads humidity, but should not be submerged in water. The included 6 ft. probe can be used for measuring water temperature.
The TX60U-IT sensor has a wireless range of 200 feet (60.96 m). Keep in mind that the 200 ft range equates to open air with no obstructions, and that radio waves DO NOT curve around objects. Actual transmission range will vary depending on what is in the path of the signal. Each obstruction (roof, walls, floors, ceilings, thick trees, etc.) will effectively cut signal range in half.
Example: If the TX60U-IT Sensor, with a 200 feet (60.96 m) range, is mounted on an exterior wall, the signal must then pass through one exterior wall, one interior wall, and across the 10 feet (3 m) width of the room between the 2 walls to reach the Weather Direct® Gateway. The first wall will reduce the range to 100 feet (30.48 m), and the second wall will reduce the range to 50 feet (15.24 m). Factoring in the 10 foot room, this leaves a maximum of 40 feet (12.2 m) of remaining signal range.
This allowance is typically enough for a frame wall with non-metallic siding; however certain materials can reduce range even further. Metal siding, stucco, and some types of glass can reduce signal range by as much as 3/4 or more, compared to the 1/2 reduction typical of most obstructions. It is possible to receive a signal through these materials, however maximum range will be much less due to their tendency to absorb or reflect a much larger portion of the sensor’s signal.
The TX60U-IT sensor measures and updates the temperature and humidity on the LCD every 6 seconds.
Note: The new measurement is reported to the computer at intervals that you select using your online account. Your online account will be updated with the new measurements based on the time interval that you select.
BEGIN SET UP
First you must have a Weather Directr® Gateway registered so that it can communicate with your new TX60U-IT sensor. If you do not already have a Gateway registered, begin by registering your Weather Direct® Gateway online at:
www.weatherdirect.com
After successful online Weather Direct® Gateway registration, you will use to following steps to connect both devices:
Step 1. Please make sure the TX60U-IT sensor is 3 to 10 feet away from the Gateway during the registration process. Registration may fail if the device is too close or too far from the Gateway.
Step 2. Install batteries into the TX60U-IT sensor. (See "Battery Installation")
Step 3. Press and release the button on the TX60U-IT Sensor.
Step 4. Press and release the button on the Weather Direct® Gateway.
Step 5. Wait approximately 10 seconds for the two devices to make a connection. The LED on the TX60U-IT sensor will turn ON to signal that it is trying to connect to the Gateway.
Step 6. The LED on the TX60U-IT Wireless sensor will turn OFF once the device is successfully connected to the Gateway.
Step 7. The channel number for connection will briefly display on the TX60U LCD and the LED will light up for approximately 5 seconds. Then, the LCD will alternate the measurement values for channel 1 and 2:
- CHANNEL 1: Measurement received by the internal temperature and humidity sensor within the sensor body.
- CHANNEL 2: Measurement received by the optional external temperature probe. "nC" will be displayed if no probe is attached.
Note: If registration fails, the LCD on the TX60U-IT will display "1" and LED will continue to blink in sets of three. If this happens, please return to Step 3 to restart the setup process.
OPTIONAL CHANNEL 2 TEMPERATURE PROBE
If the optional probe for the TX60U-IT sensor is unplugged, the LCD on the TX60U-IT sensor will display "nC" for the CHANNEL 2 reading. The probe can be plugged into the TX60U-IT sensor at anytime without resetting the units.