Why was the time stamp on my first wind explorer data chip incorrect?
You need to program the proper date and time in the wind explorer data logger before putting a data chip in for the first time. QUESTION: My anemometer cups are spinning but my station only displays zero miles per hour. ANSWER: The signal from the anemometer is not making it back to the display on the black and red (or white) conductors. Remove the cups from the anemometer and make sure there is a small silver disk on the surface opposite the anemometer head. Place the cups back on the shaft and try adjusting them up or down approximately 1/16 in. to 1/8 in. Check your cables for nicks and cuts. Examine the junction box and any splices for corrosion. If possible, remove any extensions and try with the original cabling only. QUESTION: What size/height anemometer tower should I install? ANSWER: It depends on whether you are wind prospecting or if you want to collect a vast amount of information for prolonged purposes and larger wind farm development. If you are wind prospecting, a decent
