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Wind direction is displaying
faculty readings
Wind direction is stuck on one
direction
4. Bring the monitor beside the transmitter and remove all the batteries.
Replace them all (View Section 6: Powering Up Your HWS) and observe
whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Check the timing of updates
on the home monitor (outdoor readings should change every 128
seconds). Then, place the monitor back in the regular position. Check the
timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice the updates
occur every 128 seconds, there should be no problem. If the screen has
not updated within 5 minutes or no updates occur there is transmission
interference between the receiver and the transmitter. BOTH UNITS
MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS TO REDUCE TRANSMISSION
INTERFERENCE.
i) Are you mounting the unit on a mast or metal pole?
ii) Do you know what the pole is made of?
1. Aluminum poles should not affect the wind direction readings, however,
masts or poles made of lead or other dense metals can affect the magnetic
sensors in the wind sensor causing the unusual readings. Move the wind
sensor, if necessary, or use the vertical mount procedure. (View Section 4:
Mounting).
2. Freezing rain can cause the wind direction pointer to stop moving, thus
constantly displaying the same direction. You can attempt to remove the
ice from the wind sensor, but it is strongly advised to wait for milder
weather to do so.
3. Check the batteries in the transmitter. Replace if needed. (View Section 6:
Powering Up Your HWS).
4. Make sure that the wind speed sensor is securely fastened in the "wind"
slot on the transmitter. (View Section 5: Connecting the Sensors).
5. Bring the monitor beside the transmitter and remove all the batteries.
Replace them all (View Section 6: Powering Up Your HWS) and observe
whether ALL the outdoor readings show up. Check the timing of updates
on the home monitor (outdoor readings should change every 128
seconds). Then, place the monitor back in the regular position. Check the
timing of updates AGAIN on the receiving unit. If you notice the updates
occur every 128 seconds, there should be no problem. If the screen has
not updated within 5 minutes or no updates occur there is transmission
interference between the receiver and the transmitter. BOTH UNITS
MUST BE PLACED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS TO REDUCE TRANSMISSION
INTERFERENCE.
