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Rv awning wind speed sensor.
Then it won t extend again unless i disconnect and reconnect the 12v power supply.
The power awning pro includes an advanced wind sensor that closes the awning automatically when high winds are detected.
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This model has a sensitivity setting 3 different settings low medium and high if it is set on high then it will take more motion for it to close the lower it.
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The mirage automatically retracts when the canopy reaches a certain level of movement you determine the movement level.
With a wind sensor mounted on the roof of your rv your awnings will automatically retract before the wind speed exceeds what your awnings are rated to handle.
D on irv2 forums for example.
In that case you want to avoid attaching things like globe patio lights to the awnings since they would get crushed if the awnings started to automatically retract due to high winds.
Girard rv wind sensor anemometer 9800151 01.
The only way to obtain the wind sensor is to upgrade your arms using the solera smart arm 12v power rv awning conversion kit part lc759516 for 63 arms or part lc759517 for 69 arms.
This carefree awning retractor uses a motion sensor that is located within the motor head.
I might consider the motion sensor option instead of the anemometer.
How to install awning wind sensor www awningdepot co uk.
An ignition interlock prevents the awning from being opened accidentally while the rv is moving for more safety on the road.
Anemometers mounted on the top of rvs only detect wind and may cause the awning to retract even if the wind isn t causing motion in the canopy.
Then it just repeats as before.
If the auto retract is on and the wind picks up speed the awning will close automatically.
When extended rv awnings can collect puddles and become heavy with rainwater.
The motion sensor box is located inside the awning box as indicated by the red.
3 cups wind speed sensor anemometer 5v 0 5v analog output.
Sunsetter awning wireless wind sensor for sunsetter motorized awnings.
I m just out 162 and still don t have a working retract for the awning in high wind due to this cheaply made overpriced unit.
I do have an option for you but you cannot add the solera smart arm wind sensor kit part lc715123 to a solera 18v power rv awning.
Get it as soon as fri.
No need to worry while you are away from the campsite.
