Belfort AWOS, Maintenance Manual

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DCP Status – Error flag is set whenever the DCP cannot process input from the sensors. This fault
indicates the DCP has an internal fault and needs to be returned to the factory for repair or
replacement. This fault cannot be resolved in the field.
Alert Message Status – Reports an Alert Message if a message is set at the Belfort AWOS tower.
1) If the operational condition requires an Alert condition to be set, the operator should at the
tower, toggle the “ALERT MESSAGE” toggle switch (located on the lower half of the
hinged tower section (refer to figure 2.a)) the appropriate number of clicks as designated
by the Alert number in the list, to set the Alert condition to be reported. (See Table below).
Belfort AWOS Alert Messages
1. Contact FBO for an important message.
2. Wind speed sensor INOP.
3. Wind direction sensor INOP.
4. Temperature and/or humidity sensor INOP.
5. Barometric pressure sensor INOP.
6. Belfort AWOS being serviced. Do not use readings.
7. Belfort AWOS not maintained. Do not use readings.
8. Private Belfort AWOS weather station. Do not use.
9. Landing area warning
0. No Alerts
The selected Alert information will be provided in the Alert Message Status area of the
System Alert window.
2) Only 1 alert at a time can be selected from the tower.
3) Multiple alerts can be selected and reported if entered via the Operators Terminal at the
DATU. Refer to the "Belfort AWOS Operator Manual" for instructions on how to enter
and delete Alerts.
6.2.2 Interpreting Sensor Status and Data Quality Error Indicators:
The following are the factory recommended diagnostic procedures that should be followed
whenever an error or fault flag is displayed on the current Advisor Status Page for Sensor or
Data Quality Error Indicators.
If any components are determined to be faulty or suspect, follow the Belfort AWOS System
Component Failure Instructions in Section 5.10.
Altimeter Sensor or Pressure Sensor #1 or #2 Indicators