Wireless Sensor Suite Assembly - DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite User Manual

Wireless Sensor Suite Assembly

The sensor suite has a wireless connection to a Vantage Pro2 wireless console or
other receiver. Once the anemometer has been installed and the sensor connections
have been checked, the sensor suite must be powered and a wireless communication
channel must be established between the sensor suite and the console. Follow these
steps:
• Apply power to the wireless sensor suite
• Verify communications with the console
• Verify data from the sensor suite sensors
• Troubleshoot sensor suite reception
Applying Power to the Wireless Sensor Suite
Inside the sensor transmitter, find the factory-installed lithium battery and remove
the battery pull tab. Make sure the battery is firmly seated. Once powered, the sensor
suite immediately begins transmitting data to the console. Energy from the solar
panel is stored for power at night. The battery is an alternative power source the
sensor interface uses when it is depleted of energy.
Checking Transmitter ID
A Vantage Pro2 console can receive data from
up to 8 different wireless transmitters. The
default Transmitter ID for the sensor suite and
console is 1.
In most cases it will not be necessary to change
the Transmitter ID. The console and sensor suite should begin communicating
automatically when power is applied.
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.
Verifying Communication with the Console
1. Power the console if it does not already have power. Refer to the Vantage Pro2
Console User Manual and apply power to the console.
The console automatically enters Setup Mode when powered up.
2. If the console is not in Setup Mode, press and hold DONE then press the down
arrow. The message RECEIVING FROM... and STATION NO. followed by the
Transmitter IDs that the console detects displays on the console screen.
3. Look for the sensor suite Transmitter ID. The number 1 displays unless the
Transmitter ID has been changed. If the sensor suite Transmitter ID is displayed,
the sensor suite is detected.
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Settings for Transmitter ID 1:
ON
DIP Switch 1 = OFF
DIP Switch 2 = OFF
1 2 3 4
DIP Switch 3 = OFF