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There are various problems that can be associated with the wet sensor.
The wet sensor has 2 statuses, active or non-active ('0' or '1').
To view the current status:
- Select VIEW then BAT from the Cimel control box display
- Press the red button repeatedly until it reads HH
- Observe whether the screen is displaying a '0; or a '1'. '1' is for an activated (wet) sensor.
- If '0', wet the sensor and observe whether the HH status changes to '1' within a minute
Sometimes the wet sensor is continuously active (falsely) which inhibits normal AUTO Cimel operation. Possible causes include
- Contaminant on sensor surface such as salt--> Clean sensor with fresh water
- wet sensor cable is bent or pinched
- The wet sensor is located where water can accumulate
Morning messages can also be routinely missed if the wet sensor is covered with dew. Place the sensor where it will be in morning sunlight to promote evaporation
If the sensor never activates:
- Adjust the wet sensor tip gently to ensure contact is being made between the sensor plate and the sensor cable
If none of these solutions help, the sensor may be damaged
- Contact Goddard for a replacement sensor
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