DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite User Manual
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- Page 1 USER USER MANUAL MANUAL Integrated Sensor Suite ™ For Vantage Pro2 , Vantage Pro2 GroWeather ™ and Vantage Pro2 Plus Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisinstruments.com...
- Page 2 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: IR2DWW6328...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................... 1 Included Components and Hardware ............ 2 Prepare the Sensor Suite for Installation..........5 Cabled Sensor Suite Assembly ............11 Wireless Sensor Suite Assembly ............14 Plan the Sensor Suite Installation............19 Install the Sensor Suite................ 24 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............ -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The Integrated Sensor Suite collects outside weather data and sends the data to a Vantage Pro2 console. The wireless sensor suite can also transmit data to WeatherLink Live, wireless Vantage Connect, Vantage Vue console, Envoy8X, or wireless Weather Envoy. The wireless sensor suite is solar-powered and sends data via radio. -
Page 6: Included Components And Hardware
If you purchased your sensor suite as part of a weather station package containing the Vantage Pro2 console, additional components may be included in the package that are not shown here. Components VANTAGE PRO2 SENSOR SUITE with standard radiation shield Debris Screen (place inside cone... - Page 7 Other versions of the sensor suite have additional features and parts: VANTAGE PRO2 with 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Shield VANTAGE PRO2 PLUS with Standard Radiation Shield Antenna (wireless only) UV and Solar Radiation Sensors Transmitter Solar Panel Antenna (wireless only) (wireless only) Transmitter Solar Panel Solar Panel...
- Page 8 Hardware (Included) Bird Spikes (15) U-Bolts 1/4" x 3" Lag Screws 1/4" Flat Washers #4 x 1-1/8" Machine Screw 1/4" Lock Washers #4 Tooth 1/4" Hex Nuts Lock Washer .05" Allen Backing Plate #4-40 Hex Nut Wrench Cable Ties Some of the hardware is optional based on how the sensor suite is assembled and installed.
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Page 9: Prepare The Sensor Suite For Installation
Prepare the Sensor Suite for Installation Follow the steps in order as each builds on tasks completed in previous steps. These steps apply to all versions of the sensor suite, unless otherwise noted. Tip: Use a well-lit work table or work area to prepare the sensor suite for installation. Assemble the Anemometer The anemometer measures wind direction and speed. - Page 10 4. Slide the tooth-lock washer and hex nut onto the machine screw. Tighten the hex nut while holding the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver to prevent it from turning. 5. Press the sensor cable firmly and completely into the zig-zagging channel in the base, starting from the arm and progressing downward to the bottom of the base.
- Page 11 Check Sensor Interface Connections and Connect the Anemometer Cable The sensor interface is located in the transmitter shelter on the front of the sensor suite station. It contains the connections for all the sensors of the sensor suite. Follow the steps below to check the sensor interface and ensure that all sensors are connected properly.
- Page 12 Optional: Disconnect the solar panel connection wire (wireless versions) and the fan cable (fan versions). The solar panel on the box cover is connected to the sensor interface by a wire. If your sensor suite has a fan, the fan cable will also connect the cover to the sensor interface.
- Page 13 Check the Factory-Installed Sensor Connections 1. Verify that the rain collector and temperature/humidity sensor cables are plugged into the receptacles labeled RAIN and TEMP/HUM on the sensor interface. 2. If your sensor suite includes UV and/or solar radiation sensors, verify that the sensor cables are plugged into the receptacles labeled UV and SUN on the sensor interface.
- Page 14 Prepare the Rain Collector 1. Remove the rain collector cone from the sensor suite base by rotating the cone counter- clockwise. When the cone’s latches line up with openings in the base, lift the cone off the sensor suite base. Twist off the rain collector cone Tip: When new, the cone fits tightly in the base and may require extra pressure to...
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Page 15: Cabled Sensor Suite Assembly
The console cable can be extended up to 1000' (305 m) in length with extension cables purchased from Davis Instruments. With the console powered, plugging the cable into the console powers the sensor suite and establishes communication between the sensor suite and the console. - Page 16 Verify Data from the Sensor Suite Sensors 1. Near the center of the screen, look for the outside temperature (TEMP OUT). 2. Spin the wind cups to check wind speed, pressing WIND if necessary to alternate between speed and direction in the compass rose. 3.
- Page 17 AC power adapter from the console and removing the console batteries for at least 30 seconds. If the console is still not displaying sensor readings from the sensor suite after powering back up, please contact Davis Technical Support.
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Page 18: Wireless Sensor Suite Assembly
Note: If there is another Davis weather station within range of your console or Vantage Connect, you should change the Transmitter ID. Remember to use the same ID for the sensor suite and console. See “Optional: Changing Sensor Suite Transmitter ID” on page 17. - Page 19 Note: If the console does not display the number of the sensor suite Transmitter ID setting, see “Troubleshooting Wireless Sensor Suite Reception” on page 16 for more information. It can take several minutes for the console to acquire and display all the available Transmitter IDs.
- Page 20 Troubleshooting Wireless Sensor Suite Reception If the console isn’t displaying data from the sensor suite, perform the following steps: 1. Verify that the console is powered and is not in Setup Mode. 2. Make sure that all sensor suite sensor cables are firmly connected to the sensor interface and the sensor suite battery is properly installed.
- Page 21 Change the Transmitter ID if any of the following issues are true: • Another Davis Instruments wireless weather station operating nearby already uses Transmitter ID 1. • You have purchased additional Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue wireless transmitting stations and one of the stations has already been designated as Station No.
- Page 22 To change to another ID, use a ballpoint pen or paper clip to toggle DIP switches #1, 2, and 3. The settings for Transmitter IDs 1 - 8 are shown in the table below. Set the Vantage Pro2 console to the same ID as the transmitters, as described in the Vantage Pro2 Console User Manual.
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Page 23: Plan The Sensor Suite Installation
Plan the Sensor Suite Installation Locating the Sensor Suite and Anemometer For the weather station to perform at its best, use these guidelines to select the optimum mounting locations for the sensor suite and anemometer. Be sure to take into consideration ease of access for maintenance, sensor cable lengths and wireless transmission range when siting the station. - Page 24 • If mounting on a roof, mount the anemometer at least 7' (2.1 m) above the roof apex. (When using a Davis Mounting Tripod, install the anemometer at the very top of the pole).
- Page 25 • All Vantage Pro2 stations include a 40' (12 m) cable to go between the sensor suite and the anemometer. This can be extended up to 540' (165 m) using optional extension cables purchased from Davis Instruments. Anemometer Cable Longer...
- Page 26 Optional: Wireless Transmission Considerations The range of the radio transmission depends on several factors. Try to position the transmitter and the receiver as close as possible for best results. Typical maximum ranges include: • Line of sight: 1000' (300 m). •...
- Page 27 Testing Wireless Transmission at Sensor Suite Location After a suitable place has been found for the wireless sensor suite, it is very) important to test reception from the installation location before permanently mounting it there. 1. Set the sensor suite in the desired installation location. 2.
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Page 28: Install The Sensor Suite
• If you would like to install your anemometer even farther away from the sensor suite or without using a cable, use a Davis Solar-Powered Sensor Transmitter, #6332. General Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines •... - Page 29 Orient the Wind Vane The wind vane rotates 360° to display current and dominant wind directions on the compass rose of the console display. To obtain accurate readings, the vane must be correctly oriented when mounting the anemometer. The wind vane is factory- calibrated to report the correct wind direction if the anemometer arm points true north.
- Page 30 Installation Options There are several ways to mount and install the sensor suite unit. The following installations are recommended. Individual sensor suite locations and installations may vary. • Installing the sensor suite and anemometer on a post or flat surface •...
- Page 31 Install the rain collector mounting base: 1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2 " (54 mm) apart. Use a carpenter’s level to ensure the holes are level. Use the metal backing plate as a guide when marking the holes. 2.
- Page 32 Accessories for Pole Mounting • Use the Mounting Tripod (#7716) for easy mounting, especially on a roof. • Use the Mounting Pole Kit (#7717) to raise the installation height by up to 37.5" (0.95 m). General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole •...
- Page 33 4. The two ends of the anemometer’s U-bolt should now be pointing away from the mounted rain collector side. Slide the anemometer’s mounting base over the protruding bolt ends. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends as shown above.
- Page 34 Finish the Installation Close the Transmitter Shelter 1. If the solar panel cable (or the optional fan cable) were disconnected during sensor suite assembly, reconnect them. 2. Find the two raised alignment indicator lines on both the shelter and the cover. Match these alignment indicators as you place the cover against the box.
- Page 35 Level the Solar and UV Sensors If you have an sensor suite that includes a solar radiation and/or UV sensor, use the bubble level on the sensors as a guide to verify that the sensors are level. Adjust the level by tightening or loosening the three screws that hold Solar Radiation Sensor Top should be even with or...
- Page 36 Solar Radiation and UV Sensors: a 3' (0.9 m) cable. If you wish to install these sensors away from the sensor suite, you can extend the length of the sensor cables up to 125' (38 m) with Davis Instruments extension cables (#7876).
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Page 37: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Turn the shafts the cups and vane rotate on.While the wind direction shaft should have more resistance than the wind cup shaft, if either feels gritty or stiff, contact Davis Technical Support. Reattach the cups and vane and tighten with the Allen wrench. - Page 38 Maintaining the Radiation Shield The outer plating of the radiation shield should be cleaned when there is excessive dirt and build-up on the plating. Wipe the outer edge of each ring with a damp cloth. Note: Spraying down or using water excessively to clean the radiation shield can damage the sensitive sensors or alter the data and readings the sensor suite is transmitting.
- Page 39 Maintaining a 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield The cross-section diagram shows how the 24- Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield draws outside air up through the sensor chamber and MOTOR between the three walls surrounding the sensor chamber, while the shield stack prevents radiation heating of the outer wall.
- Page 40 2. Remove the rain collector cone. 3. Using a Phillips-head 1-1/4" Screw Lock Washer screwdriver, remove the three Flat Washer screws connecting the rain collector base to the threaded spacers. 4. While removing the screws, support the radiation shield from the bottom. When the Rain Collector Base screws are removed, it will drop.
- Page 41 8. Remove the white junction board cover and unplug the fan Fan Unit power cable from the junction board. Fan Power Cable Fan Deflector 9. Lift out the fan and fan Fan Unit Temp/Hum and the fan deflector. Sensor Cable Junction Board Channel Cover (removed)
- Page 42 16.Replace the two cap plates. (Note that the closed plate goes on top.) Replace the solar bracket and the threaded spacers, Threaded Spacer with lock washers and flat Lock Washer washers. Flat Washer 17.Align the threaded spacers with the screws in the rain collector base.
- Page 43 Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield The Daytime Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield (#7747) can be added to a standard Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Pro2 Plus. It has a fan that is powered by a solar panel. It differs from the 24-Hour Fan in that it has no batteries. This causes it operate during the daytime when solar radiation effects are of the greatest concern, and to stop at night.
- Page 44 5. Unscrew the three threaded spacers. Threaded Spacer 6. Remove the three screws from the bottom of the radiation shielding Fan Plate and separate the shield stack, taking care to maintain the order in which the plates are assembled. 7. Remove all debris from inside the shield and wipe the interior surfaces.
- Page 45 Maintaining the Rain Collector Cone To maintain accuracy, thoroughly clean the rain collector several times a year. Note: Cleaning the rain collector and tipping spoon may cause false rain readings. Unplug the rain sensor from the sensor interface before cleaning so that no inaccurate readings are logged, or clear the weather data that was logged on the Vantage Pro2 console after cleaning is complete.
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Page 46: Contacting Technical Support
Do not lubricate the shaft or bearings in any way. When replacing the cups, make sure they are not rubbing against any part of the anemometer head. Contacting Technical Support For questions about the sensor suite or Vantage Pro2 system, please contact Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to help. Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair before calling to get a Return Materials Authorization number. -
Page 47: Appendix: Specifications
License: ......Low power (less than 8 mW), no license required Primary power: ..... Solar power – Davis solar charger Backup power: . - Page 48 WeatherLink Live™, Vantage Pro2™, Weather Envoy™, Envoy8X™, Vantage Vue® and Vantage Connect® are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corporation, Hayward, CA. Copyright © 2019 Davis Instruments Corp. All rights reserved. Information in this document subject to change without notice. Davis Instruments Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified.