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WIND DASHES: WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR WIND
READINGS?
Dashes indicate the connection is lost between your station and the wind sensor.
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My first thought is always to check that my batteries are good. If it has been working and
now is not, low batteries are the most common connection problem.
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Next, check your distance, resistance and interference. If everything was working previously
at the same location, this is likely not the issue. However sometimes there is new growth on
trees or bushes that cause another barrier. Radio Frequency (RF) signal does not travel well
through foliage due to the moisture content.
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Occasionally adding a new wireless electronic device to the home will cross the signal path
for the sensor. If this occurs, try moving your station a few feet or turning the station 90
degrees for a better angle to receive the sensor signal.
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Hold the WIND button to search for the sensor.
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If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great. If you do not regain connection,
bring the sensor within 10 feet of the station and search again.
HOW DO I CHARGE THE WIND SENSOR?
Your sensor comes fully charged. Be sure to remove the Isolation Tab from the battery and
move the ON/OFF switch to ON. If your sensor is not receiving full sunlight on the solar panel for
several days, the signal may weaken or fail.
To recharge the battery:
1.
Place wind sensor with solar panel in the full sun.
2.
Is signal is dashes, turn sensor OFF for 24 hours to allow the battery to charge.
3.
After 24 hours turn sensor on and allow 10 minutes to reconnect to station.
4.
If possible, place sensor in an area where the solar panel can receive full sun.
WIND/TEMP INTERMITTANT: WHY DO MY READINGS COME AND
GO?
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RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in
some environments (e.g. moister climates).
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If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please be patient
– these stations can reconnect on, after many hours out.
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RF (radio frequency) communication is not always 100% on. Certain temporary conditions
can cause it to go out for a time (e.g. 100% humidity).
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Check that your sensor is receiving full sun on the solar panel.
If a miss happens:
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If your wind sensor loses connection to the station for any reason, the station will show
dashes after 30 minutes.
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The station will search for 5 minutes every hour to reconnect with wind sensor.
