Connect The Sensor; A Note On Securing Cables - DAVIS 6830 User Manual

Connect the Sensor

Plug the sensor cable into either the Temp/Hum jack in a Sensor Transmitter, or install in an
EnviroMonitor Node, using the EnviroMonitor app. It can also be used to replace the outside
Temperature and Humidity on a Vantage Pro2 by plugging it into the Temp/Hum jack in the
sensor transmitter shelter.
Maintaining Your Temperature/Humidity Sensor
• The ability of the radiation shield to keep fresh air flowing over the sensors will be
reduced if the shield plates are dirty. Clean the surfaces of the shield plates periodically
with a damp cloth.
• Keep areas between the shield plates free of debris (such as leaves, twigs, webs, and nests)
that may obstruct air flow.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove nesting insects or animals by spraying insect killer of any kind
into the radiation shield. Chemicals could easily damage the circuitry inside your
temperature/humidity sensor.
• If necessary, it is possible to disassemble the radiation shield. To do this, unscrew the three
machine screws attaching the mounting bracket to the radiation shield. When removing
the last screw, place your hand below the radiation shield to keep it from falling. Once the
screws are removed, the individual plates that make up the radiation shield can be
separated and the sensor is exposed.

A Note on Securing Cables

To prevent fraying or cutting of cables, secure them so they will not whip in the wind. Secure
a cable to a metal pole by wrapping electrical tape around it or using the supplied cable ties.
Make sure cables are secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3 – 5' (1 – 1.6 m).
Note: Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure cables. Metal staples—especially when
installed with a staple gun—have a tendency to cut the cables.
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Cable Clip
Cable Tie