Davis Instruments DWW6357 User Manual
Troubleshooting
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Most Common Anemometer Problems
“The wind cups are spinning but my console displays 0 mph.”
“The wind cups are spinning but my console displays 0 mph.”
The signal from the wind cups may not be making it back to the display.
Remove the cups from the anemometer (loosen the set screw). Put the cups back
onto the shaft and make sure to slide them down the shaft as far as possible.
Remove the cups from the anemometer (loosen the set screw). Put the cups back
onto the shaft and make sure to slide them down the shaft as far as possible.
“The wind cups don’t spin or don’t spin as fast as they should.”
The anemometer may be located where wind is blocked by something, or there
may be friction interfering with the cups’ rotation. Remove the wind cups
(loosen the set screw) and clear out any bugs or debris which may be interfering
with the cup rotation. Turn the shaft the cups rotate on. If it feels gritty or stiff,
contact Davis Technical Support.
may be friction interfering with the cups’ rotation. Remove the wind cups
(loosen the set screw) and clear out any bugs or debris which may be interfering
with the cup rotation. Turn the shaft the cups rotate on. If it feels gritty or stiff,
contact Davis Technical Support.
Note:
Do not lubricate the shaft or bearings in any way. When replacing the cups, make sure they are not rub-
bing against any part of the anemometer head.
bing against any part of the anemometer head.
“Readings aren’t what I expected them to be.”
Comparing data from your ISS to measurements from TV, radio, newspapers, or
a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings. Readings can vary
considerably over short distances. How you site the ISS and anemometer can
also make a big difference. If you have questions, contact Davis Technical
Support.
a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings. Readings can vary
considerably over short distances. How you site the ISS and anemometer can
also make a big difference. If you have questions, contact Davis Technical
Support.
Contacting Davis Instruments
If you have questions about the ISS or Vantage Pro2 system, or encounter problems
installing or operating the weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support.
installing or operating the weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support.
Note:
Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.
(510) 732-7814
– Technical Support phone, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Pacific Time.
(510) 670-0589
– Technical Support Fax.
support@davisnet.com
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