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HOW DO I CHANGE BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT AND CELSIUS?
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On your sensor, open the battery cover and press the F/C button. This will change the
temperature display on the sensor only.
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On your station enter the
to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display
on the station.
WHY ARE MY WIND CUPS NOT SPINNING?
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Check for debris or ice preventing cups from moving.
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Check mounting location. Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from reaching the
sensor.
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In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 4-6ft above the highest point on the roof in
order to clear nearby obstructions and read accurately.
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A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best.
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Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat them.
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Cups are replaceable.
CAN I REPLACE MY WIND CUPS?
Occasionally, a bad storm with hail or debris that will damage your wind cups. These are easily
replaced.
Replace wind cups:
1.
Loosen the screw on side of cups
2.
Remove cups
3.
Install new cups
4.
Tighten screw
Note: The screw in the wind cups will fit on the flat side of the metal stem on the sensor.
WIND READING 0.00: WHY DO I ONLY SEE 0.00 FOR WIND SPEED?
The 0.00 means your wind sensor is connected to your station.
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Check that the cups spin freely. Something may be preventing movement.
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Are your wind cups unbroken? After a storm it is good to check this.
WIND DASHES: WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR WIND READINGS?
Dashes indicate the connection is lost between your station and the wind sensor.
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My first thought is always to check that my
are good. If it has been working and
now is not, low batteries are the most common connection problem.
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Is the WIND/TH sensor receiving full sunlight on the solar panel? Is the switch ON?
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distance, resistance and interference
. If everything was working previously
at the same location, this is likely not the issue. However sometimes there is new growth on
