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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. | |||