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A Note on Securing Cables
To prevent fraying or cutting of cables, secure
them so they will not whip about in the wind.
Secure a cable to a metal pole by wrapping elec-
trical tape around them both. Make sure cables
are secure by placing clips or ties approximately
every 3 – 5' (1 – 1.6 m).
Note:
Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure cables. Metal staples—especially when
installed with a staple gun—have a tendency to cut the cables.
If you haven’t used the entire length of anemometer cable, secure the remaining coil
by taping it to the pole, or hanging it on a hook on the post. Place the coil at least 6"
away from the antenna.
Troubleshooting
“The anemometer head is tilted when I mount the anemometer.”
With your Allen wrench, loosen the screws holding the anemometer head on the
arm. (The screws are on the bottom of the anemometer head, by the wind cups.)
Turn the anemometer head so it is straight and then tighten the screws.
“The wind cups are spinning but my console only displays zero miles/hour.”
The signal from the wind cups is not making it back to the display. Loosen the set
screw on the wind cup hub and be sure the hub is as close to the anemometer
body as possible. It will drop a bit when you let go. Check your cables for visible
nicks and cuts. Look for corrosion in the WIND jack on the Sensor Interface
Module and on splices in the cable (if any). If possible, remove any extensions
and try using the anemometer cable only. If none of these steps get the wind
speed working, call Technical Support at (510) 732-7814 to ask for a wind test
cable.
“The wind direction is stuck on north, or displays dashes.”
It is likely that there is a short or break somewhere between the wind vane and
the display. Check your cables for visible nicks and cuts. Look for corrosion in
the “WIND” jack on the Sensor Interface Module and on splices in the cable (if
any). If possible, remove any extensions and try with the anemometer cable only.
If none of these steps get the wind direction working, call Technical Support at
(510) 732-7814 to ask for a wind test cable.
“The wind cups don’t spin as fast as they should. (Or don’t spin at all!)”
Either the anemometer is located where wind is blocked by something, or there is
friction interfering with the cups’ rotation. Friction usually can be remedied by
the user — remove the wind cups and clear out any bugs or debris. Turn the shaft
the cups rotate on. If it feels gritty or stiff, call Technical Support at (510) 732-
7814. DO NOT LUBRICATE THE SHAFT OR BEARINGS IN ANY WAY.
Cable Clip
Cable Tie
