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Orion 420 Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Loss of communication with Orion sensor module:
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Check the Interface Module. If the Green Power LED and Red
Power LED are off then it is possible that the fuse has blown.
Disconnect power and then remove the four screws on the front
panel of the Interface Module to check the fuse.
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Check all weatherproof cable connectors between the Orion
sensor and any optional monitoring device, e.g., MicroServer,
Display Console. Look for broken or damaged pins also inspect
the cables connectors for water intrusion.
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If a surge protector was purchased and installed, an electrical
event may have tripped the surge. To determine if this is the
reason for loss of communication, bypass the surge protector,
reconnect the cables, and then check to see if communication
has been reestablished. To purchase a replacement surge
protector please call 1-503-629-0887 and reference Catalog No.
8355.
Wind measurement failure:
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If both the wind speed and direction sensors are not reporting
correct data check to see if a blockage (trash, leaves, branches,
bird nests) exists between the wind transducers. If this is the
case remove the blockage and check to see if the wind reports
have continued. Also check to see if the wind transducers are
damaged. If they are damaged please follow the “Return for
Repair Procedure” in Section 10.
Pressure, humidity and temperature measurement
failure:
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The PTU module may not be properly connected. Ensure the
proper connection of the PTU module by following the
“Replacing PTU module” procedure in Section 8. There may be
water in the PTU module. Remove and dry the module before
reconnecting the sensor.
