MetPak Base Station User Manual
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Gill Instruments Ltd
22 April, 2013
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4.
Troubleshooting
4.1
Fault-Finding
Table 11
Common problems and their solution
Symptom
Solution
No output
Check DC power to MetPak Base Station, cable and
connections.
Check communications settings of the MetPak Base
Station and host system match, including correct Com
port.
Check that the unit is in Continuous mode.
Check that in-line communication devices are wired
correctly.
NOTE: It is usual for Anemometer TX + to be
connected to converter device RX +.
If appropriate use Safe Mode to attempt to obtain
communication with the MetPak Base Station.
Corrupted output
Check that the communication settings of the MetPak
Base Station and host system match.
Try a slower baud rate.
Check cable lengths and type of cable.
One way communication
Check that the wiring is in accordance with the manual.
Unexpected Temperature
/Dewpoint readings
Check that the Temperature and Dewpoint units of
measure (C, F, K) settings are correct on power up.
Unexpected Wind readings
Check that the Wind Sensor units of measure (m/s,
knots, kph, ft/min, mph) settings are correct on power
up.
Unexpected
Temperature/Dewpoint and
Humidity readings
Check that the HygroClip filter is clean.
Unexpected Barometer
Readings
Check that the Hub Box Gortex filter is not blocked.
Status code not 00
See Table 12
