Gill Instruments Ltd
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MaxiMet
Page 64
Issue 1
Doc. No. 1957-PS-000x
March 2015
8.3.
Fault-finding
Common problems and their solution
Symptom
Solution
No output
Check DC power to MaxiMet, cable and connections.
Check communications settings of the MaxiMet and
host system match, including correct Com port.
Check that the unit is in Continuous mode.
Check that in-line communication devices are wired
correctly.
NOTE: It is usual for Anemometer TX + to be
connected to converter device RX +.
If appropriate use Safe Mode to attempt to obtain
communication with the MaxiMet.
Corrupted output
Check that the communication settings of the MaxiMet
and host system match.
Try a slower baud rate.
Check cable lengths and type of cable.
Check for sources of external signal interference.
One way communication
Check that the wiring is in accordance with the manual.
Unexpected Temperature
/Dewpoint readings
Check that the Temperature and Dewpoint units of
measure (C, F, K) settings are correct on power up.
Unexpected Wind readings
Check that the Wind Sensor units of measure (m/s,
knots, kph, ft/min, mph) settings are correct on power
up.
Unexpected
Temperature/Dewpoint and
Humidity readings
Temperature and Humidity Device faulty.
Unexpected Barometer
Readings
Check units of measure are set correctly and if offset
HASL or PSTN readings have been applied.
Status code not 0000 or A
See Table below.
Sensor Status Codes
Code
Status
Condition
0000
OK
No fault conditions detected in
measurement period.
0001
Wind Measurement Fault
Wind Sensor faulty
0010
Temperature Measurement
Fault.
Temperature sensor faulty
0020
Dewpoint fault
If Temperature and Humidity are reporting
correctly then this code indicates a main
pcb fault.
0040
Humidity fault
Humidity Sensor faulty.
0080
Pressure Sensor Warning
Pressure sensor reading not available/unit
faulty.
0100
Compass fault
Compass fault