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Stormscope
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WX-1000 Pilot’s Guide
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Chapter 3 – Operation
Check the Status of the Continuous Self Test
The
WX-1000
uses three types of self tests: the power-up
self test, the continuous self test, and the operator-
initiated self test. The continuous self test continuously
checks for major component failures.
1. Press the MENU button to go to the MAIN MENU screen
(figure 3-4).
2. Press the NEXT button repeatedly if necessary until “
Options” is highlighted.
3. Press the GO button to view the OPTIONS screen (figure 3-7).
The
C
ontinuous
T
est item is listed as
OK
or
FAULT
.
Run the Operator-Initiated Self Test
The operator-initiated self test is more extensive than the
continuous self test and is recommended to verify proper
operation of the
WX-1000
whenever thunderstorm activity
is displayed.
1. Press the MENU button to go to the MAIN MENU screen
(figure 3-4).
2. Press the NEXT button repeatedly if necessary until “
Options” is highlighted.
O P T I O N S
M E N U
N E X T
C o n t i n u o u s
T e s t :
T E S T
O K
BRT
OFF
Figure 3-7. OPTIONS Screen
Self Tests
