[wxqc] LaCrosse 2317

Tue Jun 3 01:00:48 CDT 2008

That still doesn't make sense. The data ORIGINATES at the sensor. That is
the purpose of the sensor. For rain, the sensor is in the same unit as the
funnel. According to the online manual, this then connects to the
temperature/hygrometer unit, which collects the data from the rain sensor
and then relays it to the base station via either wireless transmission or a
cabled connection.

Is it the cable connecting the temp/hygro to the base station or the cable
connecting the rain sensor to the temp/hygro unit you're talking about? I
guess the latter is what makes more sense from what you've said so far. If I
follow the manual correctly, that connection needs to be in place whether
you transmit the data to the base unit by radio or cable.

Maybe you have a bad capacitor or something that gets reset when you
disconnect the cable. After disconnecting and reconnecting and data starts
to go across the wire, does it then go out after a while? If not, is the
only issue that you have to disconnect the cable in the event of a power
outage to get things going again?

I also notice this in the manual:

"Some weather readings such as wind speed and direction
may not appear immediately on the LCD if the wind-fan or
vane of the wind sensor is moved. This is due to the set
reading time intervals for the wind readings. The current wind
speed or direction will be displayed once the time reading
interval is reached. For rainfall, the interval readings may take
up to 2 minutes before the data is displayed on the LCD."

Could it be that you're simply not waiting long enough for the data to
transmit? Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. I'm really just
brainstorming....

Victor

On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 12:27 AM, deertrail131 <deertrail131 at aol.com> wrote:

>    Victor:
>
> When testing, the tilt bucket work OK, using simulated rain, the data is
> not getting to the sensor. If, I unplug the RJ phone jack from the sensor,
> and re-connect it, then the data show up and moves to the Weather Display
> and to the Internet.
>
> OK, let me say that...! In the circuit board in the rain gauge on top of
> the roof is sending, data, or information......what ever, through a 4
> conductor telephone cable, red, green, yellow, black. Which only uses 2
> wires in the cable, I forgot, yellow, black or red, green. That goes into
> the the sensor. The sensor is NOT receiving the information or data from the
> rain gauge.
>
> Until I un-plug the cable and re-connect the cable back to the sensor, then
> it works to the LaCrosse 2317 desk top LCD display etc to the Weather
> Display Software and out the the Internet.
>
> I can use the wireless 455MHZ or the Phone Cable to the LCD display and I
> am using the cable, that is only 15 feet through the wall, from the sensor
> to the LaCrosse LCD display.
>
> They are all new hardware and all cables test OK. Running AC with the
> system and new batteries are for back/up for power outage. See Diagram
> Below.
>
>
> Weather Vane on top of roof and at least 30 feet from the rain gauge.
>
> Ron DW0573
>
>  *-------Original Message-------*
>
>  *From:* Victor Engel <brillig at gmail.com>
> *Date:* 6/2/2008 9:06:12 PM
> *To:* Discussion of weather data quality issues<wxqc at lists.gladstonefamily.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [wxqc] LaCrosse 2317
>
> What do you mean the data is not getting to the sensor? That is where the
> data comes from, not sent to. Before I continue, let me hasten to say I know
> nothing about LaCrosse equipment. Judging from the link you provided,
> though, it uses radio transmissions. That means you need to be cognizant of
> issues that can affect radio signals. This includes location of metal,
> length of cables, and sureness of connections. How long are your cables?
> What do you have nearby? Inspect the connectors carefully. Do all the wires
> look clean and in good condition? Sometimes those RJ wires get bent or cross
> over. If so, you can tell by looking, usually. Maybe you have a bad cable.
> Try swapping out with other cable you may have on hand. It sounds like it's
> standard phone cable, so if you have a land line, you can probably just swap
> out your regular phone line for testing purposes. Also, are you running on
> A/C or batteries? If batteries, are they fresh?
>
> Victor
>
> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 5:42 PM, deertrail131 <deertrail131 at aol.com> wrote:
>    Hi:
>
> Does any one know about the LaCrosse 2317 WX Station.
> http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/2317/index.php
>
> My weather station is running OK, except the rain gauge. When testing, the
> tilt bucket work OK, using simulated rain, the data is not getting to the
> sensor. If, I unplug the RJ phone jack from the sensor, and re-connect it,
> then the data show up and moves to the Weather Display and to the Internet.
>
> Any one know what the problem might be? I am new at this type of work, and
> the tech support is no help, plus they don't reply to email's or answer the
> phone until Fridays with no help.....!!!
>
> I reset the 24, 1 hour and total back to normal (0)
>
> I simply press and hold the PLUS (+) key for 2 seconds and a short beep
> will sound to synchronize the base station to sensor, and that should
> include the weather vane and all the data, but the rain gauge will not work
> until disconnect  the phone jack at the sensor outside, then re-connect and
> the rain data will flow to the base unit, to the Weather Display and out to
> the Internet.
>
> It's on the Internet at:  http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/wxpage.cgi?DW0573
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Ron DW0573
>
>
>
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