Troubleshooting - WAA151

WAA151 User Guide

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WAA151
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User guide
Table 1. Troubleshooting the Anemometer
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
The data is not received from the sensor. The sensor is mechanically damaged. Check the cables and connectors.
After removing the connector's hexagon nut, the connector is bent, which breaks the connection wires. Check the connector.
The sensor is not powered properly. Make sure that the supply voltage is 9.5 ... 15.5 VDC.
Some Vaisala products such as WAT12 switch power on to the sensor only for a very short period (200 s to 500 s). Make sure that the sensor output rises above Uin - 1.5 V at the end of the power pulse.
The sensor shaft is covered with ice and snow. The heating element does not function. Send the sensor to Vaisala for repair. Contact Vaisala Technical Support.
The heating element is not properly connected. Open the sensor and make sure that the heating element outlet is connected to the connector on the printed circuit board. See Replacing consumables.
The output from connector pin C tracked with an oscilloscope is not square wave. The printed circuit board is damaged. Replace the printed circuit board. See Replacing consumables and Spare parts and accessories for spare part order code.
The frequency is not equal to 14 times revolution rate.
Current consumption is more than 28 mA when the shaft is rotated mechanically.