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First in chain troubleshooting, Communication troubleshooting – DAVIS Wireless Repeater (7626, 7627) User Manual

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First In Chain Troubleshooting

The three-pin header next to the Repeater ID DIP
switch can enable a repeater with an ID other than A
to become the first repeater in a chain.
See “First in Chain Applications” on page 41 for
more information on advanced first in chain appli-
cations and networks.

Note: Any repeater with ID A or that does not need to be a first in chain repeater should have the first in chain

jumper left in the default position.

Communication Troubleshooting

Depending on the complexity of the repeater network, communication problems between
the station(s), repeater(s), and receiver could consist of a number of factors. To solve
communication problems in the network, try to isolate the source of problem, which
could be the station, repeater, or receiver. Use the following table to help determine
which part of the network might be causing problems:

Default First In Chain
Jumper Position
(top two pins)

Error Type

Problem

Solution

St

at

ion Error

Transmission Error

Station not transmitting.

Turn on station’s test mode and

check if the station’s test LED is

flashing to determine if station is

transmitting. If not, replace batter-

ies, and make sure a console

brought within range can directly

receive its signal. If not, call techni-

cal support.

R

epeat

er Errors

Reception Errors

Repeater is not receiving signal

from station, or previous repeater.

Move repeater closer to a station to

find a signal.

User Errors

Station or repeater ID information

not set correctly on repeater, or

repeaters.

Check station IDs on repeater, ver-

ify repeaters are set up sequential-

ly. See error codes above for list of

errors and solutions.

Product Errors

The repeater never gets a signal.

If possible, use a Vantage Pro2 Up-

dater to update firmware on the

console. If still experiencing prob-

lems, call technical support.

R

ecei

ver Er

ro

rs

Reception Errors

Cannot receive a signal from the

repeater.

Use console diagnostic screen to

determine strength of signal, or use

WeatherLink diagnostic support.

Call technical support.

User Errors

Repeaters and/or stations not

configured in Setup Mode or con-

figured incorrectly.

In Screen 2 of Setup Mode, recon-

figure the station and repeater in-

formation.