Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Solution | |
| • Make sure both the display unit and | |
| are placed away from any heat sources or vents | |
Inaccurate | (see page 11). | |
• Make sure both units are positioned away from | ||
temperature or | moisture sources (see page 11). | |
humidity | • Make sure | |
| of the ground. | |
| • Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature and | |
| humidity (see page 20). | |
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| • Check to ensure the rain gauge stabilizer (plastic | |
| tab) has been removed from the bottom of the | |
No rainfall | sensor (see page 7). | |
• Clear debris, such as leaves, out of the rain | ||
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| collector funnel and debris screen. | |
| • Calibrate the Rain Gauge (see page 21). | |
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| • What is wind reading being compared to? Pro | |
| weather stations are typically mounted at 30ft | |
| high or more. Make sure to compare data using | |
| a sensor positioned at the same mounting height | |
Inaccurate wind | and within the same general vicinity. | |
readings | • Check location of the sensor. Ensure itʼs | |
mounted a minimum of 5ft in the air with no | ||
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| obstructions around it (within several feet). | |
| •Ensure wind cups are spinning freely. If they | |
| hesitate or stop try lubricating with graphite | |
| powder or spray lubricant. | |
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USB connectivity | • Ensure USB cable is securely connected to the | |
display unit AND to PC USB port. | ||
not working | • Confirm that the correct mode is selected (see | |
| page 13). | |
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| • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. | |
| Batteries may need to be replaced. | |
Display screen | • Check that power adaptor is fully plugged in (if | |
not working | using power adapter for power source). | |
• Reset the display by pressing the reset button, | ||
| located on the back of the display unit. Date and | |
| time will need to be entered after a reset. | |
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Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Solution |
| • Confirm the status readout in PC Connect software |
| on your PC indicates that data was uploaded OK. |
| • Make certain you created an account or logged |
| into your existing account on |
| and that you have setup your display unit MAC |
| ADDRESS online, as well. |
| • Check that the USB cable is securely connected to |
| the display unit AND to your PC USB port. |
| • Make certain the display unit is powered on. |
| • Make certain the PC your display unit is |
Cannot access data | connected to is always powered on. |
• Make certain the PC your display unit is | |
online or on the | connected to is always connected to the internet. |
• Confirm the display unit USB mode is 3 or 4. | |
| • Confirm your display unit MAC ADDRESS is |
| entered into the “UPLOAD” window correctly in |
| the PC Connect Software on your PC. |
| • Confirm that the “ENABLE” box is checked in the |
| “UPLOAD” window in the PC Connect Software |
| on your PC. |
| • Confirm your display unitʼs MAC ADDRESS is |
| correct in your account at |
| on the |
| • Restart the PC Connect Software. |
| • Restart your PC. |
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| • Check that the USB cable is securely connected to |
| the display unit AND to your PC USB port. |
| • Confirm that the correct USB mode is selected on |
PC Connect software | your display unit. |
• Restart the PC Connect Software. | |
data is different than | • Unplug the USB cable from your PC for about 1 |
display unit data | minute, |
| • USB port may be malfunctioning, try another USB |
| port. |
| • USB cable may be malfunctioning, try another |
| USB cable. |
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If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877)
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