Ventus W177 User Manual - page 4
3. Mounting the anemometer
Important: Before mounting, be sure the monitor & anemometer are within the effective transmission
range.
Note: To mount the anemometer, you need a mast (not supplied) about 1 – 1.25 inches (2.54 – 3.1 cm)
in diameter, and the hardware necessary to fasten it to the mounting location. If you previously installed
such a mast (for mounting antenna, for example), you can mount the anemometer on that mast.
1.
If necessary, mount and ground a mast as directed in the instructions provided by the mast.
2.
Place the supplied U-shape metal plates around the mast. Insert 4 pieces of the supplied Hex
screws through the holes of the U-shape plates and the holes on the anemometer’s mounting
bracket.
(The wind vane is above the wind cup and the metal bar of the anemometer is in horizontal level)
3.
Tighten the supplied Hex nut onto both ends of each screw
4.
Calibrating the anemometer & installing batteries
After mounting the anemometer, follow these steps to calibrate the wind direction so that the
anemometer properly measures the wind direction and transmit to the monitor. Be sure battery has
been removed from the anemometer before the calibration.
Important: The same calibration (step 1 to 5) is needed for the first set up and every battery
replacement.
1. After mounting the anemometer, loosen the screws on the battery door with a small screwdriver and
open the battery door.
2. Use the compass on the anemometer and turn the wind vane so it is pointing due north.