Step 1 Ambient Weather WS-5000 - Identify Sensor Gen



• Identify the connection between the Thermo-Hygrometer sesnor and the body of the array.
• The 1st Generation of array does NOT have a removable sensor. It is covered in a white glue.
• The 2nd and 3rd Generation DO have removable sensor chips. You will see a small black ring, which is the bottom of the sensor mount.
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Step 2



• Remove the screws attaching the Solar Radiation Shield to the body of the array.
• Remove Solar Radiation Shield fins and set aside.
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Step 3
• Identify which Generation of Chip the array has.
• The 1st Generation is NOT removable, and the entire array will need to be replaced.
• The 2nd Generation IS removable, however, the chip is not replaceable. The entire array will need to be replaced.
• The 3rd Generation IS removable, and replaceable. A new chip should get the unit up and running again.
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