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This manual describes how to install the Anemometer Transmitter Kit for a Wire-
less Vantage Pro2
TM
Weather Station. The kit enables you to connect the anemome-
ter from your Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to its own transmitter, so it can be
located away from the ISS and communicate directly with your console/receiver.
Components
The Anemometer Transmitter Kit includes the following components and mounting
hardware:
1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws
#6 x 1/2" (3.5 x 12 mm)
Self-Threading Screw
#6 Washer
Cable Clamp
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
8" Cable Ties
Tools for Setup
In addition to the kit, you will need some or all of the following materials:
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Adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench
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Compass or local area map
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Ballpoint pen or paper clip (small pointed object of some kind)
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Drill and 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit (if mounting on a vertical surface)
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Carpenter's level (if mounting on a vertical surface)
If You Are Installing the ISS and the Anemometer Transmitter Kit
at the Same Time
Install your ISS first, following the instructions in the ISS manual. However, during
the step "Preparing the ISS for Installation," DO NOT connect the anemometer
cable to the SIM. When you have mounted the rain collector side of the ISS and are
ready to mount the anemometer, follow the instructions in this manual starting with
"Preparing the Anemometer Transmitter" on page 3.
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Transmitter Shelter
3-Volt
Lithium
Battery
U-Bolts
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Page 1: Tools For Setup
N E M O M E T E R R A N S M I T T E R N S T A L L A T I O N A N U A L This manual describes how to install the Anemometer Transmitter Kit for a Wire- less Vantage Pro2 Weather Station. -
Page 2: Installation Steps
• Troubleshooting • Contacting Davis Technical Support Removing the Anemometer from its Current Location The following two steps assume that your ISS is already mounted. If it is in a high location such as a rooftop, please read through the instructions before climbing up, and watch your balance while installing your Anemometer Transmitter Kit. - Page 3 SIM. 2. Push the end of the anemometer cable up through the square black grommet into the transmitter shel- ter. Every Davis shelter has two of these grommets to provide weather- resistant entrances for cables. In this case, use the grom- met on the right.
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Page 4: Setting The Transmitter Id
5. Locate the DIP switches. You will work with them during the next installation step. Setting the Transmitter ID Each wireless transmitting station must be set to one of eight transmitter IDs. DIP switches #1, 2 and 3 on the SIM allow you to control the ID — the “channel” the station will transmit on. - Page 5 Setting Console/Receiver(s) to Same ID 1. Put your console into Setup Mode — press and hold DONE and press the DOWN arrow (-). The console will show you Screen 1: Transmitters. You should see the words: “RECEIVING FROM...” and “STATION NO.” followed by the transmitter IDs that your console detects.
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Page 6: Test Mode
If you need to increase the distance between your anemometer and the transmitter shelter, use extension cables #7876 from Davis Instruments. Please be aware that max- imum wind speed reading decreases as the total length of cable from the anemometer to the ISS increases. - Page 7 Range of Wireless Transmission The range of your radio transmission depends on many factors. Try to position the transmitter shelter and your console/receiver as close as possible for best results. Range is up to 1000' (300 m), line of sight, under optimal conditions. Typical range under most conditions is 200' to 400' (60 to 120 m), but this may be reduced by walls, ceilings, trees, or foliage.
- Page 8 3. Swivel the ane- mometer until the arm is pointing north, if possible. 4. Using an adjust- able wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts. If the anemometer arm is not point- ing north, follow the instructions in Appendix A in your ISS manual.
- Page 9 Mounting Transmitter Shelter on a Pole 1. While holding the shelter against the pole, place a U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes on at the top of the shelter. U-Bolt 2. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends.
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Page 10: A Note On Securing Cables
A Note on Securing Cables To prevent fraying or cutting of cables, secure them so they will not whip about in the wind. Secure a cable to a metal pole by wrapping elec- trical tape around them both. Make sure cables are secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3 –... -
Page 11: Contacting Davis Instruments
“Wind readings aren’t what I expected them to be.” Be very careful. Comparing to measurements from TV, radio, newspapers, or a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings. Davis Instruments sensors are carefully tested at the factory. If you have questions, contact Techni- cal Support. -
Page 12: Fcc Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Numbers: 6332, 6332OV Davis Instruments Part Number: 07395.237 Anemometer Transmitter Kit Installation Manual Rev.
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