Compass calibration
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Unlike other wind vanes, Windbird does not need to be oriented with respect to north. Windbird includes an electronic compass. However, '''it is absolutely necessary to calibrate | Unlike other wind vanes, Windbird does not need to be oriented with respect to north. | ||
Windbird includes an electronic compass. However, '''it is absolutely necessary to calibrate its compass.''' | |||
The earth's magnetic field varies at each location. This is why '''calibration must be carried out at each installation site, just before mounting Windbird on its mast.''' | The earth's magnetic field varies at each location. This is why '''calibration must be carried out at each installation site, just before mounting Windbird on its mast.''' | ||
If you were familiar with the Pioupiou device, forget all about it. The Windbird calibration procedure is different. | |||
Revision as of 21:30, 5 October 2023
Unlike other wind vanes, Windbird does not need to be oriented with respect to north.
Windbird includes an electronic compass. However, it is absolutely necessary to calibrate its compass.
The earth's magnetic field varies at each location. This is why calibration must be carried out at each installation site, just before mounting Windbird on its mast.
If you were familiar with the Pioupiou device, forget all about it. The Windbird calibration procedure is different.