La Crosse Technology Technical Support, Rev. 1.1
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Check to see if the unit receives the same repetitive wind speed from the
sensor multiple times.
Check to confirm the direction is working correctly.
Mounting on a metal or white PVC pole may cause RF interference or static
and inaccurate readings.
Check that the cups turn freely. Check for insects or debris preventing free
movement.
Be sure the cups are mounted below the mast.
Check that the cups have not dropped. Push up firmly in the center of the
cups to seat properly.
Be sure the Wind sensor solar panel is receiving plenty of light. The wind
sensor should be
facing
South.
Check the location of the sensor mounting and the surrounding area for
obstructions. In most cases, the sensor needs to be 6ft 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.
It is helpful to send pictures if you need to contact customer support.
WIND DIRECTION IS DASHES
If the speed is working then the wind sensor is bad.
WIND SENSOR IS FROZEN
Bring the sensor in the house for 2-3 days. The sensor will need to thaw out
and dry out to prevent refreezing.
The wind sensor will need to have 40-degree temperatures for 3 days to
thaw and dry when mounted.
The wind sensor does not often freeze as it is always moving.
RAIN SENSOR
WHAT ARE THE 5 TIME INTERVAL BOXES SHOWN?
NOTE
:
It is important that Time and Date are set on the station.
The
1-hour
and
24-hour
rain records in real time with a short delay. As the
rain stops falling, the 1-hour and 24-hour rainfall totals will slowly count
backwards to zero.
You cannot reset the 1-hour, 24-hour, weekly or monthly rain.
The 1-hour rain reflects rain that has fallen from
current time and back 1-
hour.
This is not a midnight to midnight or 7 to 7 system.
The 24-hour rain reflects the rain that has fallen from
current time and
back 24-hours
. This is not a midnight to midnight or 7 to 7 system.
