Sometimes, weather stations get a little too close to the weather. Lightning strikes on weather stations are more common than you think, especially if they're placed at a high point. Davis offers the following tips to recover, and judge whether the sensor suite is repairable, or still functional.
Davis Vantage Vue
First, take a look at the station and see if there is any visual damage. If so, make note and/or take photos.
Next, assess if the station has power. The White button on the bottom of the ISS is not a reset button. However, it will activate the LED so we can determine if it has power. If, after pressing the white button, the LED does not turn on, then a reset is the way to go.
To reset:
- Remove the battery.
- Cover the solar panel (make sure no light can get to the panel, wrapping in a blank or placing in a closet or trunk works).
- Leave in the dark for 24 hours.
- After time has elapsed, put battery back in and press the white button.
- Make sure you have a normal blink from the LED.
If you do have lightning damage, it may not be repairable.
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