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Weather Station Hardware => AcuRite Weather Stations => Topic started by: Bruinzfan on November 02, 2012, 11:21:54 PM
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Hi all new to the forum and to the weather thing, so please forgive my Newb question.
I currently have my 5 in 1 mounted on my shed. I plan to put it on a 38' Telescopic Mast which I have purchased and it has arrived today. :lol:
My question is this. Are there more current 5 in 1's or are they all the same. In other words were they updated with new firmware somewhere along the way. I have a 1500 model. I have also ordered an extra display that allows for the computer connection which I ordered from Acu Rite directly. The original 1500 was purchased new but off of the auction site. (not sure if the forum allows mentioning names, some don't.) I just want to make sure I have the most up to date one if there are differences. I would rather spend the extra couple of bucks and get another 5 in 1 than go through the effort of erecting an older version. Although I am chomping at the bit to get it mounted in its new home!!!
Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.
Keith
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On a telescopic mast you will have to tie it down well because any swaying can cause your rainfall amount to be inaccurate.
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I think I've got the security of the pole set. But thank you just the same.
My question was whether the 5 in 1's firmware was ever updated along the way, or are they all the same?
Keith
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Not exactly firmware, but a hardware revision:
http://support.acurite.com/acurite/topics/5_in_1_sensor_stuck_at_98_or_1 (http://support.acurite.com/acurite/topics/5_in_1_sensor_stuck_at_98_or_1)
We feel confident that our latest hardware release (June 2012) will provide superior performance and accuracy.
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Thank you very much for your response. I don't seem to have that problem so we will keep our fingers crossed, since I elevated it to its new home today!
Thanks again.
Keith