Magellan MX Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE
The Magellan MX series of sensors does not contain any moving parts or
user-serviceable parts requiring routine maintenance.
Cleaning
To ensure the accuracy of measurement results, the sensor transmitter
should be cleaned when it becomes contaminated.
The precipitation sensor; plastic dome on the Magellan MX600 should be
carefully cleaned periodically with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with
water
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The wind sensor on the Magellan MX200, 500, 501 and 600 should be
gently cleaned if there is any build-up of deposits. Use a lint free soft
cloth with a mild detergent. Do not use solvents or attempt to remove
build-up with a tool. The unit must be allowed to defrost naturally after
being exposed to snow or icy conditions, do NOT attempt to remove ice
or snow with a tool.
The radiation shield utilized on the Magellan MX300, 500, 501 and 600
should be kept cleaned and free of biological growth. To clean use a lint
free soft cloth with a mild detergent. Do not use solvents or attempt to
remove build-up, ice or snow with a tool. The unit must be allowed to
defrost naturally after being exposed to snow or icy conditions, do NOT
attempt to remove ice or snow with a tool.
