Table of Contents
Advertisement
This manual describes how to install the Anemometer Transmitter Kit for Wire-
less Vantage Pro
Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to its own transmitter, so it can be located away
from the ISS and communicate directly with your console/receiver.
C
OMPONENTS
The Anemometer Transmitter Kit includes the following components and
mounting hardware:
1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws
4" Cable Tie
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
8" Cable Ties
A
N E M O M E T E R
T
R A N S M I T T E R
I
N S T A L L A T I O N
TM
. The kit enables you to connect the anemometer from your
3-Volt
Lithium
Battery
U-Bolts
K
I T
M
A N U A L
Transmitter Shelter
Product # 6330
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Davis Instruments Anemometer Transmitter Kit
Summary of Contents for Davis Instruments Anemometer Transmitter Kit
- Page 1 This manual describes how to install the Anemometer Transmitter Kit for Wire- less Vantage Pro . The kit enables you to connect the anemometer from your Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to its own transmitter, so it can be located away from the ISS and communicate directly with your console/receiver.
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Ballpoint pen or paper clip (small pointed object of some kind) Drill and 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit (if mounting on a vertical surface) If You Are Installing the ISS and the Anemometer Transmitter Kit at the Same Time... Install your ISS first, following the instructions in the ISS manual. However, during the step “Disassembling the Radiation Shield,”... -
Page 3: Remove The Anemometer From Its Current Location (If Necessary)
EMOVING THE NEMOMETER FROM ITS This step assumes that your ISS is already mounted. If it is in a high location such as a rooftop, please read through the instructions before climbing up, and watch your balance while completing these tasks. Disconnecting Anemometer from ISS Transmitter On the rain collector side, underneath the white... -
Page 4: Unfasten And Remove The Anemometer
2. Push the end of the anemometer cable up through the square black grommet into the transmitter shelter. (Every Davis shelter has two of these grommets to provide weather-resistant entrances for cables. In this case, use the grommet on the right.) 3. -
Page 5: Set The Transmitter Id
5. Locate the DIP switches. You will work with them during the next installation step. ENSOR ETTING THE RANSMITTER Each wireless transmitting station must be set to one of eight transmitter IDs. DIP switches #1, 2 and 3 on the SIM allow you to control the ID — the “chan- nel”... - Page 6 The factory default transmitter ID is ‘1’. Looking at the table below, you can see that means the DIP switches are in the OFF position when each transmitting station leaves the factory, whether it is an ISS, an anemometer transmitter, or another kind of station.
-
Page 7: Set The Console To Recognize The Signals
Setting Console/Receiver(s) to Same ID 1. Put your console into Setup Mode — press and hold the DONE key and press the DOWN arrow key. The console will show you Screen 1: Transmitters. You should see the words: “RECEIVING FROM...” and “STATION NO.” followed by the transmitter IDs that your console detects. -
Page 8: Transmitter In Test Mode
2.5 seconds. If the LED flashes only once and then remains dark, there is a problem with the anemometer transmitter. See “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 15. If the LED flashes repeatedly but your console isn’t picking up a signal any- where in the room, it could be related to one of the following causes: 1. -
Page 9: Choose A Location For The Anemometer Transmitter
100 mph. Note: Not all cables are compatible with your Vantage Pro system. To be sure they will work, order extension cables from your dealer or directly from Davis Instruments. Range of Wireless Transmission The range of wireless transmission depends on many factors. For the best reception, position the transmitter shelter and your console/receiver as close together as possible. -
Page 10: Test Transmission From The Proposed Mounting Location
ESTING RANSMISSION FROM It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before perma- nently mounting the anemometer transmitter shelter. Place the transmitter shelter at the intended mounting site, or have someone hold it there, so you can walk around with the console/receiver for a few min- utes. - Page 11 3. Swivel the anemometer until the arm is pointing north. 4. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts. If the anemometer arm is not pointing north, follow the instructions in Appendix C in your ISS manual. Mounting Anemometer on a Vertical Surface 1.
- Page 12 Mounting Transmitter Shelter on a Pole 1. While holding the shelter against the pole, place a U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes on at the top of the shelter. 2. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends. 3.
- Page 13 Mounting Transmitter Shelter on a Vertical Surface 1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2" (50 mm) apart. Use a carpenter’s level to ensure the holes will be level. 2. Drill two more holes 7-1/32" below the upper holes. 3.
-
Page 14: A Note On Securing Cables
OTE ON ECURING To prevent fraying or cutting of cables, secure them so they will not whip about in the wind. Secure a cable to a metal pole by wrapping electrical tape around them both. Make sure cables are secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3 –... - Page 15 “Wind readings aren’t what I expected them to be.” Be very careful. Comparing to measurements from TV, radio, newspapers, or a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings. Davis Instruments sensors are carefully tested at the factory. If you have questions, contact Techni- cal Support.
- Page 16 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instru- ments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Numbers: 6330 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.137...