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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Sonic Anemometer Product number 6415 ™ For Vantage Pro2 , EnviroMonitor®, and Sensor Transmitter Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisinstruments.com...
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Page 3: Tools And Materials Needed
It can be used with an EnviroMonitor Node to add wind data to an EnviroMonitor system, as well as a replacement anemometer to your Davis weather station. Installed in a Sensor Transmitter, it can be used to include additional wind stations in your existing system when reporting to a WeatherLink Live. - Page 4 Components The sonic anemometer includes the components and hardware shown below. Be sure you have all components shown before continuing. Solar Panel Sensor Housing “North” Mark Battery Compartment U-Bolts, Mounting Brackets, Nuts Sonic Anemometer Sensor Aligning Tool Battery Cables Mounting Base 40’...
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Page 5: Choose The Mounting Location
This is important for evapotranspiration (ET) calculations. Note: Note: For more detailed siting suggestions, see Application Note #30: Reporting Quality Observations to NOAA on the Davis Support web site (http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather). Connect the Battery The anemometer includes a factory-installed battery which has been disconnected for shipping. - Page 6 Mount the Sonic Anemometer Once you have determined the best location, mount your sensor. The Sonic Anemometer comes with a mounting bracket that allows you to mount it either on a pole or on a vertical surface, such as a post or wall. On a pole, tripod or mast: ...
- Page 7 Align the Sensor for Correct Wind Direction The sensor must be properly aligned for correct wind direction. Find the small raised “North” mark on the on the sensor housing. 1. Loosen the U-bolts slightly so the tube can be turned. 2.
- Page 8 Connect to the Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite 1. Open the transmitter shelter and disconnect the solar cable so that you can remove the cover. Pull the foam insert out of the cable access port and set the foam aside. 3. Insert the Sonic Anemometer Sensor Interface cable end into the cable access...
- Page 9 Secure the Cable To prevent fraying or cutting the anemometer cable where it is exposed to weather, secure it so it doesn’t whip about in the wind. Use cable clips or weather resistant cable ties to secure the cable. Place clips or ties approximately every 3 to Cable Tie 5 feet (1 to 1.6 m).
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Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance Your Sonic Anemometer itself does not require any regular maintenance other than occasional surface cleaning, including the solar panel, with a clean, soft cloth and clear water. Make sure that airflow is not impeded by dust, spider webs, icicles or other debris. CAUTION: DO NOT use alcohol-based cleaning products. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
While your anemometer is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation, occasionally problems may arise. If the recommendations below do not solve the problem, please call Davis Technical Support for further instructions. Wind speed reads 0 all the time or intermittently or wind direction reading is dashed ... -
Page 12: Specifications
Document Part Number: 7395.378 Rev D (3/5/20) © Davis Instruments Corp. 2020. All rights reserved. Vantage Pro is a registered trademark of Davis Instruments Corporation, Hayward, CA. Information in this document subject to change without notice. Davis Instruments Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified.
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