DAVIS 6322C installation manual Contacting Davis Instruments

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Troubleshooting

“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 up the shaft as far as possible. Check your cables for visible nicks and cuts. Look for corrosion in the WIND connector on the SIM and on splices in the cable. If using an extension cable, remove it and test using only the anemometer cable. Contact Technical Support and ask for a wind test cable if the problem has not been resolved.

Note:

If the anemometer is sending no data, the wind display indicates 0 speed and a orth direction.

“The wind direction is stuck on north, or displays dashes.”

It is likely that there is a short somewhere between the wind vane and the display. Check the cables for visible nicks and cuts. Look for corrosion in the “WIND” jack on the SIM and on splices in the cable (if any). If possible, remove any extensions and try it with the anemometer cable only. If none of these steps get the wind direction working, contact Technical Support and ask for a wind test cable.

“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. 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

 

rubbing 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 Technical Support.

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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.

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.

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Contents Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual Contents Components IntroductionIncluded Components and Hardware Hardware Preparing the ISS for InstallationTools for Setup Assemble the Anemometer Check SIM Sensor Connections Open the SIM Box Check the Factory Installed Sensor ConnectionsConnect the Anemometer Cable to the SIM Verifying Communication with the Console Cabled ISS AssemblyApplying Power Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communication Troubleshooting Cabled ISS CommunicationApplying Power to a Wireless ISS Wireless ISS AssemblyChecking Transmitter ID to eight different wireless stations. The defaultVerifying Data from the ISS Sensors Troubleshooting Wireless ISS ReceptionVerifying Data from the ISS Sensors Optional Changing ISS Transmitter ID Using Multiple Transmitting Stations Prepare the Rain Collector Preparing the ISS for InstallationClose the SIM Box Optional Insert the Metric Measurement Adapter General ISS Siting Guidelines Locating the ISS and AnemometerLocating the ISS and Anemometer Anemometer Siting GuidelinesOptional Anemometer Cable Length Considerations Optional Wireless Transmission ConsiderationsTesting Wireless Transmission at ISS Location General ISS Installation Guidelines Installing the ISSping tape around both the cables and the pole Orient the Wind VaneInstalling the ISS on a Flat Surface Installation InstructionsGeneral Guidelines for Installing on a Pole Installing the ISS on a PoleAccessories for Pole Mounting Option 2 Installing ISS Only Guidelines for Installing the ISS on a PoleOption 1 Installing ISS and Anemometer Together Additional Mounting Options Finishing the InstallationExtending Wireless Transmission Range Level the Solar and UV SensorsRelocating the Anemometer Optional Wireless StationsExtending the Console Cable Cabled ISS Only Cleaning the Radiation Shield Maintenance and Troubleshooting4 Screw 3 Lock Washer Flat Washer Rain Collector BaseCleaning the Rain Collector Cone TroubleshootingMost Common Rain Collector Problem Most Common Anemometer ProblemsContacting Davis Instruments To re-orientthe wind vane AppendicesAppendix A Re-orientingthe Wind Vane Wireless ISS Appendix B SpecificationsISS Weather Variable Update Intervals Cabled ISSSENSOR SIM Board Display and ContentsINTERFACE MODULE