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Problem
Check calibration numbers for temperature. Remember, dew point
Dew Point reading seems
depends on temperature and outside humidity. Make sure they're
too high or too low
working.
Outside temperature sensor Check calibration number and adjust if necessary. ISS or temp sen-
reading seems too high sor may need to be relocated. See ISS or other transmitter manual.
Move the console out of direct sunlight. Make sure that the console
or sensor is not in contact with an exterior wall that heats up in sun-
Inside temperature sensor light or when outside temperature rises. Make sure the console or
reading seems too high sensor is not near a heater or other internal heat source (lamps, ap-
pliances, etc.). Also make sure the console backlight is not on.
Check calibration number and adjust if necessary.
Outside temperature seems Check calibration number and adjust if necessary. Sprinklers may
too low be hitting the ISS radiation shield. Relocate. See ISS manual.
Make sure the console or other temperature sensor is not in contact
with an exterior wall that cools down when outside temperature
Inside temperature sensor
drops. Make sure the console or other temperature sensor is not
reading seems too low
near an air conditioning vent. Check calibration number and adjust
if necessary.
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Wind direction reading is
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dashed out
If these steps do not reveal the problem, the anemometer may be
faulty. Call technical support for return authorization.
Wind direction always says Usually an ISS problem, especially if outside temperature is dashed
north out as well. See the ISS manual for troubleshooting information
Check calibration numbers for temperature. Remember, wind chill
Wind chill reading seems too
depends on temperature and wind speed. Make sure they're work-
high or too low
ing.
Check calibration numbers for temperature. Remember, the heat in-
Heat Index reading seems
dex depends on temperature and outside humidity. Make sure
too high or too low
they're working.
Make sure cable-tie is removed from rain collector. See the ISS
No rain readings
manual.
Check your latitude, longitude, time zone, and daylight savings time
Incorrect times for sunrise
settings. Sunrise and sunset times are calculated from the console
and sunset
using all of these settings.
Troubleshooting Reception Problems
While we have tested the Wireless Vantage Pro2 radio extensively, each
site and each installation presents its own issues and challenges. Obstruc-
tions, particularly metallic ones, will often cut down your station's recep-
tion distance. Be sure to test reception between the console and ISS, in the
locations you intend to install them, or before permanently mounting your
ISS or other transmitter(s).
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide
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Solution
Wireless model - check reception. See Reception Problems
below.
Cabled model - cable may be faulty.
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