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Davis Instruments Vantage VUE Installation Manual

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3465 Diablo Ave., Hayward, CA 94545 USA

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  • Page 1 Sensor Suite Installation Manual 3465 Diablo Ave., Hayward, CA 94545 USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user's authority to operate this equipment. FCC ID: IR2DWW6357...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WeatherLink Live. Note: Your Vantage Vue sensor suite can transmit to an unlimited number of consoles, so you can purchase additional consoles to use in different rooms. It can also transmit to Davis Vantage Pro2 consoles and Davis Weather Envoys as well as Vantage Vue consoles.

  • Page 4: Hardware

    5. Apply power from the sensor suite battery. Note: After this step, we recommend that you set up your console, and then come back to finish the installation of the sensor suite. See your Vantage Vue Console Manual. Additional steps for advanced set up: •...

  • Page 5: Attach The Wind Cups To The Anemometer

    Attach the Wind Vane The Vantage Vue wind vane measures wind direction. The wind vane is mounted on a stainless steel shaft on the opposite side of the sensor suite assembly from the wind cups. 1. Hold the sensor suite assembly on its...

  • Page 6: Install The Rain Collector Tipping Spoon Assembly

    Tipping spoon Install the Debris Screen assembly The Vantage Vue sensor suite rain collector debris screen captures debris that may otherwise clog your rain collector. 1. Locate the small black plastic sensor suite debris screen in your hardware package.

  • Page 7: Advanced Installations: Confirm The Transmitter Id

    Note: If you have not already set up and powered your Vantage Vue console, do so before continuing with the sensor suite installation. For best reception, the console and sensor suite should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) apart.

  • Page 8: Verify Data From The Sensor Suite

    2.5 seconds.) Verify Data from the Sensor Suite To verify reception of sensor suite data by the Vantage Vue console, you will need your powered-up console and the sensor suite. For best reception, the console and sensor suite should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) apart.

  • Page 9: Installing The Sensor Suite

    (See “Hardware” on page 2.) To ensure that the Vantage Vue weather station performs at its best, use these guidelines to select the optimum mounting location for the sensor suite. Be sure to take into consideration ease of access for maintenance and wireless transmission range when siting the station.

  • Page 10: Mounting The Sensor Suite

    Mounting the Sensor Suite The Vantage Vue sensor suite can only be mounted on the top of a pole or rod. Note: A mounting pole is not included with your Vantage Vue sensor suite and must be purchased separately,...
  • Page 11 Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines Recommended Accessories for Pole Mounting • Use the Mounting Tripod (#7716) for easiest mounting. • Use the Mounting Pole Kit (#7717) to raise the installation height of the sensor suite by up to 37.5" (0.95 m). General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole •...

  • Page 12: Finishing The Installation

    If your solar panel does not point south, you must calibrate your console so that it displays accurate wind direction readings. In any case, you can also calibrate your console to fine-tune your station for greatest accuracy. Refer to your Vantage Vue Console Manual to calibrate your console.

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Cleaning the Radiation Shield The outer surface of the radiation shield should be cleaned when there is excessive dirt and build-up on the plates. Use a damp cloth to clean the outer edge of each ring. Note: Spraying down or using water excessively to clean the radiation shield can damage the sensitive sensors or alter the data the sensor suite is transmitting.
  • Page 14 Interference has to be strong to prevent the console from receiving a signal while in the same room as the sensor suite. • There is a problem with the Vantage Vue console. 7. If a problem with receiving the wireless transmission still exists, please contact Technical Support.
  • Page 15 Troubleshooting Problems Using Two Transmitting Stations A single Vantage Vue console can receive signals from one sensor suite, either a Vantage Vue or a Vantage Pro2 sensor suite, and an optional anemometer transmitter kit. Make sure the transmitter IDs are configured correctly. See your Vantage Vue Console Manual for information on configuring transmitter IDs.

  • Page 16: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications See complete specifications for your Vantage Vue station on our website: www.davisnet.com Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) Specifications Operating Temperature........-40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C) Non-operating (Storage) Temperature ....-40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) Current Draw (ISS SIM only)......0.20 mA (average), 30 mA (peak) at 3.3 Solar Power Panel (ISS SIM) ......

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