Cabled Version: Powering the ISS and Testing Communication with the Console
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(Setup of Cabled version, continued...)
Once powered, your ISS will immediately begin collecting data from the sen-
sors for display at the console. Data is sent through the cable that you con-
nected during the preceding step in order to power the ISS.
Verifying Reception of ISS Data at the Console
When you plugged in your console to apply power to the ISS, the console went
into Setup Mode. Press and hold down the DONE key until the “Current
Weather” screen appears. (You can return to Setup Mode at any time: press and
hold DONE key then press DOWN arrow key.)
Viewing Current Data
You should now see weather readings from your ISS displayed onscreen. Near
the center of the screen, look for inside and outside temperatures. Spin the
wind cups to check wind speed, pressing the WIND key if necessary to alter-
nate between speed and direction in the compass rose. Turn the wind vane,
and allow 5 seconds for the wind direction display to stabilize before moving it
again.
The outside relative humidity reading takes approximately one minute to dis-
play after power-up.
For Vantage Pro Plus
Press the UV/SOLAR key for current ultraviolet and solar radiation readings.
These should be zero or close to zero while the ISS is inside. Zero is a valid
reading — if no data comes from the sensors, the display will show dashes.
Display of current weather data confirms connection between your ISS and
the console. Go on to “Reassembling the Radiation Shield” on page 15.
If You Do Not See Current Readings
First, verify that the console is powered by the supplied AC adapter (other
adapters will not work). Then make sure that the transmission cable is firmly
plugged into the receptacle labeled “ISS” on the back of the console.
At your ISS, check that the other end of the transmission cable is firmly
plugged into the receptacle marked “CONSOLE” on the SIM. Verify that all
sensor cables are firmly plugged in. If you still don’t get readings, reboot the
console by disconnecting power for 30 seconds and applying it again.
(Cabled Vantage Pro instructions continue on page 15.)
