The Temperature Sensor should typically be mounted no more than 60 to 80 feet from the Wireless System Controller (for indoor operation). The sensor and

controller use radio frequencies to communicate with each other. Those frequencies can go through objects such as walls, ceilings, and floors, so you can put the

sensor in a different room from the controller.

The Temperature Sensor package is constructed of UV-resistant ABS plastic, allowing for indoor or sheltered outdoor use. The sensor should be mounted in an

upright position, with the antenna pointing upward. The air vents in the upper right corner should have unobstructed access to the air. For best results in

monitoring the ambient temperature of a room, you may want to mount the sensor some distance away from any local sources of heating or cooling (such as

heating or cooling vents).

The sensor should be mounted so that the LED lamp (located on the front side of the sensor) is visible. The lamp flashes when the sensor is communicating with

the Motorola controller.

A hardware kit (provided with the sensor) provides several mounting options.

A double-sided tape strip can be used to affix the back of the sensor to a wall, door, or other flat-sided object. Simply peel off the backing paper from one side,

mount the tape strip on the back of the sensor, then peel off the remaining backing paper and press the sensor against the mounting surface.

You can also mount the sensor more securely using the screws in the hardware kit. Using the drilling template (located on the back of the installation instruction

sheet), drill two small holes for the screws. Affix the screws to any object, leaving 1/16" space between the screw head and the object. Mount the sensor onto the

screws and slide down to lock into place.

The External Temperature Probe has a length of approximately six feet. If you intend to measure temperature using the probe, be sure to mount the sensor within

six feet of the object whose temperature you will be monitoring.

Notes: The Temperature Sensor cannot be used on metal doors, metal door frames, or on or inside of metal objects. The discovery button is accessible from the

back side of the sensor, so it will be most convenient for you to register the sensor with your Motorola homesight Software before mounting the sensor.

Battery Operation

The Temperature Sensor is battery-operated. Two alkaline AAA batteries power the sensor. The battery compartment is located on the bottom edge of the sensor.

To open the battery compartment, slide the battery compartment door in the direction indicated by the arrow (located on the door).

Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the proper polarity. The outermost battery must be inserted with the positive (+) tip pointing downward (towards the

battery compartment door), while the innermost battery must be inserted with the negative (-) end pointing downward. The + sign engraved on the metal strip

inside of the battery compartment door must contact the + terminal of the battery when the door is closed.

The Temperature Sensor has built-in power-saver technology to prolong the battery life. Battery lifetime will depend on actual use and how often the sensor is

triggered. A fresh set of batteries is expected to last up to 12 months. You can check the sensor's battery state by looking at the device list on the device overview

page of the Motorola Software.

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