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Press the SET opening located inside battery compartment with a paper clip or similar tool. This will
set the local wind direction to North.
Only press set once.
Continued presses of the SET opening, toggles the wind direction between the
factory defaults preset or manual set direction.
Note:
Repeat this procedure every time when changing the batteries.
Watch for the next update on the weather station to ensure the direction changed to North.
Wind direction is working wind speed is 0.00
Check that the wind cups attach to the transmitter. Occasionally they can come off.
Check that the cups seat properly by pushing up in the center of the cups.
Check that the cups spin freely.
Wind reading is intermittent or shows dashes
RF (radio frequency)
interference
is normal; the occasional outage is possible.
Check for sources of RF (radio frequency) interference such as ham radios or electric transformers
nearby.
Move the weather station away from cordless phones, wireless routers, etc.
Check the environment for unusual moist/humid conditions (moisture reduces RF (radio frequency)
signal in electronics).
Distance/Resistance
can cause loss of transmitter signal.
Relocate the Wind transmitter closer to the weather station.
Mounting on a metal or white PVC pole may cause RF interference or static.
Please note if there are certain times of the day or night that the unit lose signal. Details are helpful in
resolving the problem.
Check that your batteries are fresh.
Complete a
factory restart
.
Wind speed is inaccurate
Check the unit of measure (MPH, KM/H or M/S).
Check to see if the weather station receives the same repetitive wind speed recording from the
transmitter multiple times.
Confirm the direction is working correctly.
Mounting on a metal or white PVC pole may cause RF interference or static and inaccurate readings.
Check that the cups turn freely.
Check for insects or debris preventing free movement.
Be sure the cups are below the mast holder.
Check that the cups have not dropped. Push up firmly in the center of the cups to seat properly.
Check for obstructions.
Check
mounting
. In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 6 feet or more above the highest point
on the roof in order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately. A 50 foot clearance in all
directions is best.
It is helpful to send pictures of the sensor mounting, if you need to contact customer support.
Check that your batteries are fresh.
Wind reading is OFL
Check
batteries
. This is often a power issue.
Understanding wind readings
Wind Speed
is “sampled” every 11 seconds. The current wind speed viewed on the display is the
average
wind speed over the past 10 minutes.
Wind Gust
is “sampled” every 11 seconds. These readings are sent to the weather station every 33
seconds as current wind gust. You may find the wind gust helpful for readings updated more often
than the 10-minute average wind speed.
Wind Chill
is a combination of wind speed and the outdoor temperature recorded by the wind sensor.
