Wind Direction Is Working Wind Speed Is 0.00; Wind Reading Is Intermittent Of Shows Dashes; Wind Speed Is Inaccurate - La Crosse Technology C86234 Faqs

 Remove the screw.
 Gently pull the vane straight up and off of the sensor.
 Carefully place the new vane on the sensor; notice the groove to seat it properly.
 Insert screw through the vane to the sensor and tighten properly.
Note: do not over tighten.
 The wind vane is seated in a groove and cannot be put on backwards to change directional readings.
 When operating in the Southern Hemisphere, face wind sensor South and it will still receive plenty of
sun overhead, to charge.
Replace wind cups.
 In the bottom center of the wind cups is a plastic lock pin. Gently pry the lock pin out of the wind cups.
 Firmly grasp the wind cups and pull straight off the sensor.
 Check to be sure that you have a metal magnet in the wind cups.
 Check that there is a metal bearing in the wind cups or on the stem of the sensor where the cups
attach.
 Look at the new wind cups and be sure there is a bearing and magnet in place.
 Install the cups onto the wind sensor and press firmly.
 Insert a new lock pin into the cups and push firmly until the lock pin is flush with the bottom of the
cups.

Wind direction is working wind speed is 0.00

 Check that the wind cups attach to the sensor. Occasionally they can come off.
 Check that the cups seat properly by pushing up in the center of the cups.
 Check that the cups spin freely.

Wind reading is intermittent of shows dashes

 RF (radio frequency)
 Check for sources of RF (radio frequency) interference such as Ham radio or electric transformers
nearby.
 Move the weather station away from cordless phones or wireless routers etc.
 Check the environment for unusual moist/humid conditions (it is a known fact that 'moist' reduces RF
(radio frequency) signal in electronics).

Distance/Resistance
 Relocate the wind sensor closer to the thermo-hygro sensor.
 Mounting on a metal or white PVC pole may cause RF interference or static.
 Please note if there are certain times of the day or night that the unit lose signal. Details are helpful in
resolving the problem.
 Check that batteries are fresh in the thermo-hygro sensor.
 Complete a
factory

Wind speed is inaccurate

 Check the unit of measure (MPH, KM/H, or M/S).
 Check to see if the weather station receives the same repetitive wind speed recording from the
sensor multiple times.
 Confirm the direction is working correctly.
 Mounting on a metal or white PVC pole may cause
 Check that the cups turn freely.
 Check for insects or debris preventing free movement.
 Be sure the cups are below the mast holder.
 Check that the cups have not dropped. Push up firmly in the center of the cups to seat properly.
 Check for obstructions that prevent clear wind flow to the cups.
 Check mounting. In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 6ft 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.
 It is helpful to send pictures of the sensor mounting, if you need to contact customer support.
 Check that your batteries are fresh in the thermo-hygro sensor and the weather station.
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interference is normal; the occasional outage is possible.
can cause loss of sensor signal.
restart.
interference or static and inaccurate readings.
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