Summary of Contents for DAVIS Vantage Vue PRO+
- Page 1 DAVIS VANTAGE VUE wind station PRO+ installation guide integrated sensor suite installation manual Model #6357...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of content Introduction List of components Preparing ISS for installation Anemometer Wind Vane Debris screen Wind speed sensor Multicontrol Installing of battery Advanced installation Short range and long range transmitters Verification of data from ISS Installing of ISS Mounting thge ISS Installing of ISS on the pole Maintenance and troubleshooting Guidelines for installation of PX4... - Page 3 •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.
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Page 4: Introduction
Your Vantage Vue ISS can transmit to an unlimited number of consoles, so you can purchase addi- tional 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 5: Wind Vane
Rain collector debris screen Wind cups Solar panel shield Tipping spoon (rain) assembly Wind vane... - Page 6 Hardware Hardware included with the Vantage Vue ISS: Battery cover with thumbscrew U-Bolt Debris screen Backing plate 0.05” Allen wrench 1/4” lock washers 1/4” hex nuts Remote align unit Servo Note: If any of the hardware components are missing or not included, contact Customer Service toll free at 00-86-579-8230-6111 1-800-678-3669 about receiving replacement hardware or other components.
- Page 7 Full Windfinder meteo station Pro+ include - Davis Vantage Vue core unit - Meteo Bridge Pro+ - APM 2.8 wind speed measurement control unit with power module and wind speed sensor - PX4 2.4.6 air quality measurement control unit with air quality sensor...
- Page 8 Preparing the ISS for Installation Follow the steps in the order; each builds on tasks completed in previous steps. Note: Use a clean, well-lit work table or work area to prepare the ISS for installation. 1. Attach the wind cups to the anemometer 2.
- Page 9 Attach the Wind Cups to the Anemometer The Vantage Vue anemometer measures wind speed. The wind cups are mounted on the anemometer shaft on the top of the ISS assembly. 1. Gently slide the wind cup assembly down onto the anemometer’s stainless steel shaft as far as it will go, as shown.
- Page 10 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 ISS assembly from the wind cups. 1. Hold the ISS assembly on its side with the anemometer and radiation shields on your left, the wind vane shaft on your right and the wind cups away...
- Page 11 Install the Rain Collector Tipping Spoon Tipping spoon Assembly assembly slot 1. Locate the tipping spoon assembly slot on the underside of the ISS Base. 2. Insert the wider end of the tipping spoon assembly into the slot first, sliding it under the raised lip of the slot.
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Page 12: Wind Speed Sensor
Install the wind speed and direction sensor 1. Remove the typing spoon assembly 2. Connect APM sensor unit to data input cable inside typing spoon assembly 3. Connect APM sensor unit to data output cable inside Pro+ body 4. Connect power source cable to APM sensor unit 5. - Page 13 Control up to 12 Vantage Vue stations If you are controling wind park or large scale agriculture areas, you can control 12 meteo stations in the same time. Vantage Vue Pro+ meteo station is supplied with 12CH radio controller allowing pairing with 11 other meteo stations. Main functions of radio controller: 1.
- Page 14 Install the Battery The Vantage Vue ISS SIM board stores energy from the solar panel for power at night. A 3- volt lithium battery provides a backup power source. The battery compartment is located on the underside of the ISS base. The compartment cover is included in the hardware packet. To install the ISS backup battery.
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Page 15: Advanced Installation
Vue ISS, and an optional anemometer transmitter kit. Note: If you are using only the Vantage Vue console and ISS, and there are no other Davis weather stations nearby, you can skip to “Verify Data from the ISS” on page 6. - Page 16 IDs. The default transmitter ID for both the ISS and the Vantage Vue console is 1. Change the transmitter ID if another Davis Instruments wireless weather sta- tion is operating nearby and already uses transmitter ID 1, or if you have an optional Ane- To set a new transmitter ID: 1.
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Page 17: Short Range And Long Range Transmitters
Installing of short range and long range Transmitters The Vantage Vue ISS is standardly supplied with short range transmission modem. Install short range modem by connecting of Vantage Vue ISS with FTP cable and attaching of ante- NOTE: Vantage Vue ISS is supplying short range modem with energy through connection cable. Use short range modem for distance of max. - Page 18 Note: A good way to ensure that your console is listening to your ISS and not another Davis station nearby, is to make sure the wind values displayed match your wind vane’s direction in reference to the solar panels, which are assumed to be facing south.
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Page 19: Installing Of Iss On The Pole
Installing the ISS Choosing a Location for the ISS The ISS assembly includes the rain collector, wind vane, anemometer, temperature and humidity sensors, radiation shield, and SIM housing. You will use the U-bolt and associated nuts and washers that are included with your ISS mounting hardware package to install the ISS on a pole. - Page 20 The Vantage Vue ISS can only be mounted on the top of a pole or rod. Note: A mounting pole is not included with your Vantage Vue ISS and must be purchased separately, either from Davis Instruments or from your local hardware retailer.
- Page 21 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 ISS by up to 37.5" (0.95 m). General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole •...
- Page 22 • Use the Mounting Tripod (#7716) for easiest mounting. • Use the Mounting Pole Kit (#7717) to raise the installation height of the ISS by up to 37.5" (0.95 m). General Guidelines for Installing of Vantage Vue Pro+ configuration General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole •...
- Page 23 • Use remote controller and slowly test rotation of ISS unit to the left and right and following movement up to down. • Use remote controller to set correct direction of Vantage Vue Pro+ station to preffered direction. NOTE: Remote controller is not part of basic package Vantage Vue. Order remote controller separately. NOTE: Use display of remote controller to change settings of Vantage Vue Pro+ station.
- Page 24 Installing the ISS on a Pole 1. If you are mounting your ISS on a Davis Mounting Tripod or the pole included with a Davis Mounting Pole Kit, follow the instructions included with those Davis products for proper installation. If you are not using one of these Davis products, mount on a galvanized steel pole having an outside diameter ranging from 1"...
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Page 25: 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 ISS is transmitting. - Page 26 To maintain accuracy, thoroughly clean the rain collector cone and debris screen as needed or at least once a year. Note: Cleaning the rain collector and tipping spoon may cause false rain readings. See “Clearing Data Col- lected During Testing and Installation” on page 10. 1.
- Page 27 Guidelines for Installing of PX4 temperature and humidity sensor unit • Install PX4 inside Vantage Vue main body and connect PX4 to socket • Use this schema to connect required meteo sensor modules 1. Power module 1 2. Power module 2 3.
- Page 28 Troubleshooting 1. Unscrew the thumbscrew securing the tipping spoon assembly to the ISS base. Slide the assembly down and away from the base. 2. Use a damp, soft cloth to gently remove any debris from the tipping spoon assembly, being careful not to damage any moving parts or scratch the spoon.
- Page 29 Appendix A: Specifications See complete specifications for your Vantage Vue station on our website: www.mfd-tools.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) ......
- Page 30 Update Interval by Sensor Barometric Pressure1 min. Inside Humidity 1 min. Outside Humidity 50 sec. Rainfall Amount 20 sec. Rain Storm Amount 20 sec. Inside Temperature1 min. Outside Temperature 10 sec. l l i Wind Speed2 .5 sec. Wind Direction2 .5 sec.
- Page 31 Installation of back-up battery pack Windfinder Davis Vantage Vue is supplied with standard 3V lithium battery for night regime. Use additional LiPo battery for Vantage Vue in configuration Pro+ to cover high energy consumption of long distance transmitter RFD and CM921.
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