Gill Instruments Ltd
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MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations
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Issue 1
Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023
October 2018
8.2.8.
Calibration
A calibration check can be done by any user/distributor by comparing the values measured by
Base Station with a reference value or in an environmental chamber. Users should understand
that these checks are not the same as the calibration checks or calibration done at Gill but they
can provide users with some degree of confidence to the validity of their measurements. If a
user/distributor notices a significant difference between the Base Station and their test
environment/reference they should contact Gill to discuss this and see if a calibration is required.
See individual parts above for any recommended calibration periods.
8.2.9.
Returning the Base Station
If the unit has to be returned, it should be carefully packed in the original packaging and returned
to your authorised Gill distributor, with a full description of the fault condition. An RMA number
should be obtained from Gill Instruments first if returning directly to Gill Instruments.
8.3.
Fault-finding
8.3.1.
Fault Symptoms/Solutions
Symptom
Solution
No output
Check DC power to Base Station, cable and
connections.
Check communications settings of the Base Station
and host system match, including correct Com port.
Check that the unit is in Continuous mode.
Check that in-line communication devices are wired
correctly.
NOTE: It is usual for Anemometer TX + to be
connected to converter device RX +.
If appropriate use Safe Mode to attempt to obtain
communication with the Base Station.
Corrupted output
Check that the communication settings of the Base
Station and host system match.
Try a slower baud rate.
Check cable lengths and type of cable.
Check for sources of external signal interference.
One way communication
Check that the wiring is in accordance with the manual.
Unexpected Temperature
/Dewpoint readings
Check that the Temperature and Dewpoint units of
measure (C, F, K) settings are correct on power up.
Unexpected Wind readings
Check that the Wind Sensor units of measure (m/s,
knots, kph, ft/min, mph) settings are correct on power
up.
Unexpected
Temperature/Dewpoint and
Humidity readings
Temperature and Humidity Device faulty.
Unexpected Barometer
Readings
Check units of measure are set correctly and if offset
HASL or PSTN readings have been applied.
Status code not 00 or A
See following Table.
