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TROUBLESHOOTING - Vitel Display is Dark
 
 

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The display of the Vitel should always be lit when power is applied. Except during transmissions, the display will show the next wake-up time within the hour. This represents the time one-minute before the scheduled transmission time when data are acquired from the Cimel for transmission. If the display is dark, it is likely power related:

  • Check the green 2-pin power connector that plugs into the Vitel. Is it loose or damaged?
  • Verify the voltage of the large 12V external battery--> Should be greater than 12V

Other possibilities include a dead internal disk battery (BR2020)

  • Contact Goddard for information on checking this battery

Vitel 12V battery
Vitel 12V battery

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Last Updated: December 04, 2007