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Weather Discussion => Hardware Software and Technology => Weather Stations => Topic started by: Ceolmor on May 03, 2023, 10:41:37 AM

Title: Aercus WS2085
Post by: Ceolmor on May 03, 2023, 10:41:37 AM

I bought this device as 'new' via Trademe.  When I installed it everything appeared to work as it ought but after a couple of weeks the wind and rain reports were replaced by lines of hyphens.  The confounding thing is everything else appears to be functioning normally.
I have tried the remedy suggested in the handbook of pressing the 'reset' on the device with a paperclip, but this didn't change anything.  I wondered whether anyone else has experienced a similar issue and discovered what causes the fault or, how to correct the issue so reporting is restored. 
In hopeful anticipation, thank you for responding.   Ceolmor

Title: Re: Aercus WS2085
Post by: Wolfie33 on May 04, 2023, 08:50:03 PM

Hi Ceolmor
I'm guessing you have a Scientific Sales thing sold by DirectOnline (I think)
A quick google indicates it might be one of the later ones, ie a one piece integrated sensor array,
a white frame with black wind sensors & rain bucket top, going by their online pix.
If that matches then I suggest you get back to the supplier to seek help.

If it's actually an older system with separate plug in sensors, then there are quite a few things you should check to try to sort it out.

Welcome to the forum by the way
Cheers

Title: Re: Aercus WS2085
Post by: Wolfie33 on May 04, 2023, 08:54:12 PM

Oh, forgot to mention
Scientific Sales web site for this lastest system states
"This device is not recommended for 24/7 connection to a computer for live weather reading."

Um, so that sounds contradictory to other comments &&&& really?

Title: Re: Aercus WS2085
Post by: ato2 on June 04, 2023, 10:47:11 AM

Hi ceolmor
Did you have any luck with sorting out the problem?
Cheers
ato2