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WIND AND TEMP INTERMITTANT: WHY DO MY READINGS COME AND
GO?
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RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in
some environments (e.g. moister climates).
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If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please be patient
– these stations can reconnect on, after many hours out.
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RF (radio frequency) communication is not always 100% on. Certain temporary conditions
can cause it to go out for a time (e.g. 100% humidity).
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Check that your sensor is receiving full sun on the solar panel.
If a miss happens:
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If your wind sensor loses connection to the station for any reason, the station will show
dashes after 30 minutes.
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The station will search for 5 minutes every hour to reconnect with wind sensor.
Try this:
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Bring your wind sensor within 10 feet of your station and make sure it is connected to the
station.
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After 15 minutes move the wind sensor into the next room with a wall between the sensor
and the station for 1 hour.
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If there is no loss of signal in that hour, move the wind sensor just outside.
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Continue moving the wind sensor back to its original location.
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If you lose connection, look for sources of
WIND ACCURACY: WHY IS MY WIND SPEED INACCURATE?
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What are you comparing your wind speed to? Your local reporting station is miles from your
location and should not be used for comparison.
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Check the unit of measure (MPH, or KMH).
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Check to see if your station receives the same repetitive wind speed recording from the
sensor multiple times.
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Check that the cups turn freely.
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Check for obstructions that prevent clear wind flow to the cups.
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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.
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It is helpful to send pictures of the sensor mounting, if you need to contact customer support.
