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@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ Multiple sensor parameters can be changed via downlink and below are such exampl
 | Downlink Packet format| Explanation|
 |---|---|
 | `00 78 02 00 00 05` | Change duty cycle to 120 seconds, sensor mode to 2 (Median) and 5 readings per measurement|
-| `00 78 03 00 FA 12` | Change duty cycle to 120 seconds, sensor mode to 1(Mode), 250ms sampling rate and 12 readings per measurement|
+| `00 78 03 00 FA 12` | Change duty cycle to 120 seconds, sensor mode to 1(Mode), 250ms sampling rate and 18 readings per measurement|
 
 **Note:** the above downlink payload formats must be implemented with caution, else there is a danger of sleeping the MCU for unwanted periods of time or indefinitely or even a possible crash!