La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
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WHY ARE MY WIND CUPS NOT SPINNING?
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Check for debris or ice preventing cups from moving.
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Check mounting location. Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from reaching
the sensor.
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In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 4-6ft above the highest point on the roof in
order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately.
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A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best.
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Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat them.
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Cups are replaceable.
CAN I REPLACE MY WIND CUPS AND/OR WIND VANE?
You may have a bad storm with hail or debris that will damage your wind cups. These are
easily replaced.
Replace wind cups:
1.
Loosen the screw on side of cups
2.
Remove cups
3.
Install new cups
4.
Tighten screw
Note: The screw in the wind cups will fit on the flat side of the metal stem on the sensor.
Replace directional vane:
1. Loosen the screw on side of vane
2. Remove direction vane
3. Install new vane
4. Tighten screw
Note: The directional vane attached to the stem on the sensor. The screw will tighten to
the flat side of the stem for a secure fit.
0.00 WIND READING: WHY DO I ONLY SEE 0.00 FOR WIND SPEED?
The 0.00 means your multi-sensor is connected to your station.
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Check that the cups spin freely. Something may be preventing movement.
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Are your wind cups unbroken? After a storm it is good to check this.
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Check that your wind direction changes.
DASHES FOR WIND: WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR WIND AND RAIN
READINGS?
Dashes indicate the connection is lost between your station and the multi-sensor sensor.
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My first thought is always to check that my
are good. If it has been working
and now is not, low batteries are the most common connection problem.
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distance, resistance and interference
. If everything was working
previously at the same location, this is likely not the issue. However sometimes there is
