Capricorn FLX Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
SECTION 11:
TROUBLESHOOTING
Wind Sensor (Standard)
The following tests are recommended to help locate the source of faulty
wind readings.
Wind Speed Test
1.
Disconnect the power supply from the Control Module.
2.
Using a small straight blade screwdriver remove the wind sensor
wires from their terminals on the Control Module.
3.
Reconnect the power supply to the Control Module.
4.
Using a 22-gauge jumper wire, connect to terminal #11 and tap
the other end on terminal #12. A wind speed reading greater
than zero should be displayed.
5.
If the wind speed value does not increase from zero, the wind
speed channel in the Control Module is defective and should be
returned to the factory for repair.
6.
If the wind speed value does increase from zero, the wind sensor
or the cable is defective. Check the cable for obvious damage.
Make sure the cable connector is plugged in the wind sensor
correctly and verify the cable connection to the Control Module.
7.
If there are no problems with the cable, disconnect the wind
sensor and return it to the factory for repair.
Note: Please follow the procedure in Section 12: User Support
Information for returning any defective items to the factory.
Wind Direction Test
1.
Apply power to the Control Module.
2.
Set a multimeter to volts DC.
3.
Measure the voltage between terminal #7 and #8. Place the
black probe on terminal #8 and the red probe on terminal #7.
The voltage should be approximately 3.3 volts DC. If the voltage
is different, the wind direction channel is defective, and the
Control Module should be returned to the factory for repair.
