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The Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station (referred to in this docu-
ment at the Leaf/Soil Station) can be used with any Wireless Vantage Pro
weather station to measure leaf wetness, soil moisture or temperature.
The following Vantage Pro console station configurations can be used with the
Leaf/Soil station:
Station Type in Con-
sole Configuration
LEAF/SOIL Station
LEAF Station
SOIL Station
• Only one Leaf/Soil Station can be installed as a Leaf/Soil Station per Van-
tage Pro Weather Station.
• Two stations can be installed if one is configured as a Leaf Station and the
other station is configured as a Soil Station in the Vantage Pro console.
• Configured as a Leaf Station, the Station supports two leaf wetness sen-
sors and two temperature probes.
• Configured as a Soil Station, it supports up to three soil moisture sensors
and temperature probes.
• A Wireless Soil Moisture/Temperature Station (#6361) can be used in con-
junction with a Leaf/Soil Station if the Leaf/Soil Station is configured as a
LEAF station in the Vantage Pro console.
Note: In any station using soil moisture sensors, the corresponding temperature probe, if
installed, will be used for temperature compensation of the soil moisture sensor.
Note: The Leaf/Soil Station requires Vantage Pro console firmware Rev B or later. (Press
and hold the [DONE] key then press the [+] (up arrow) key to display the console
firmware level.) Contact Davis Technical Support for upgrade information.
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Summary of Contents for Davis Instruments Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station
- Page 1 Note: The Leaf/Soil Station requires Vantage Pro console firmware Rev B or later. (Press and hold the [DONE] key then press the [+] (up arrow) key to display the console firmware level.) Contact Davis Technical Support for upgrade information. I R E L E S S &...
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Page 2: Tools For Setup
Tools for Setup In addition to the components shown, you will need some or all of the follow- ing materials: • Adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench • Medium Phillips Screwdriver • Ballpoint pen or paper clip (small pointed object of some kind) •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
If you encounter difficulties or have questions about your station, the following additional information may be helpful: • Troubleshooting the sensors, page 19 • Extending Sensor Cables, page 19 • Contacting Davis Technical Support, page 19 • Specifications, page 20 Installation Steps Temperature Probe with 15' (4.6 m) of cable... -
Page 4: Preparing The Station
Preparing the Leaf/Soil Station The following illustrations show the location of the DavisTalk transmitter DIP switches, the battery mounting location, the modular connectors used by the leaf wetness sensors, and the terminal blocks used to connect the soil moisture sensors and temperature probes. Installing the Battery 1. -
Page 5: Setting The Davistalk Transmitter Id
DIP switches are in the OFF position when each transmitting station leaves the factory. This is true for all of Davis’ wireless equipment. 1. Verify the DavisTalk channel used by your ISS, as well as all other DavisTalk channels already in use by your Vantage Pro Weather Station. - Page 6 Battery Holder DavisTalk Transmitter DIP Switches in Top-right Corner of SIM Setting Console/Receiver(s) to Same ID 1. Put your console into Setup Mode — press and hold the DONE key and press the DOWN (-) arrow key. • The console will show you the words: “RECEIVING FROM...” and “STATION NO.”...
- Page 7 • Then it will flash each time the transmitter broadcasts a signal, which should be every 10 seconds. If the LED flashes only once and then remains dark, there is a problem with the transmitter. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 19. Setting the DavisTalk Transmitter ID Page 7...
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Page 8: Choosing A Location To Mount The Station
• Reception is being disrupted by RF (radio frequency) interference. • There is a problem with the console/receiver. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 19. Note: Remember to turn DIP switch #4 OFF when you’re finished testing wireless transmission. If it is left ON, the blinking LED will reduce battery life significantly. -
Page 9: Mounting The Station
Testing Transmission from Proposed Location It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before perma- nently mounting the Leaf/Soil Station. • Place the shelter at the intended mounting site, or have someone hold it there, so you can walk around with the console/receiver for a few min- utes. -
Page 10: Rules For Using The Sensors
3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts. 4. Place the second U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes at the bottom of the shelter. 5. Put a flat washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut on each bolt end, and tighten the hex nuts. -
Page 11: Installing Leaf Wetness Sensors
• If you have installed any soil moisture sensors (SOIL 1, SOIL 2, SOIL 3), the corresponding temperature probes (TEMP 1 for SOIL 1, etc.) will be used to provide temperature compenstation for the soil moisture sensor readings. • If you want to use a temperature sensor for something besides compen- sation for a soil moisture sensor, then you cannot use the corresponding soil moisture sensor. - Page 12 Finishing the Sensor Connections to the Station 1. Secure sensor cables to the cable tie mounts located next to the grommets. 2. 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 electrical tape around them both.
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Page 13: Installing Soil Moisture And Temperature Sensors
Mounting the Sensor on a Pipe To mount the sensor on a pipe, stake, or pole with outside diameter between 1" and 1-1/4" (25 mm and 31 mm), secure the sensor to the pipe using the 1-1/2" U-bolts, 1/4" flat washers, and 1/4"... - Page 14 4. Each matched temperature probe and soil moisture pair must use the match- ing connectors. If a temperature probe is not used, the soil moisture reading can be off as much as 1% for every 1 temperature in the soil temperature. Connecting Soil Moisture and Temperature Sensors Note: If no soil temperature probe is used, the console will use a default temperature of 75ºF (24ºC) to compensate the soil moisture sensor readings.
- Page 15 2. 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 electrical tape around them both. Make sure cables are secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3 –...
- Page 16 Sensor Depths Sensor depth depends on the rooting depth of your crop, and also depends on soil depth and texture. Sensor depth dependent on: • crop rooting depth • soil texture and depth Sensors must be located in the effective root system of the crop •...
- Page 17 CAUTION: In gravelly soils and with deeper sensors, carefully install the sensor to pre- vent damaging the membrane. • Lack of a snug fit is the biggest problem in obtaining good soil moisture sensor read- ings. • The ideal way of making the access hole is to use a stepped installation tool.
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Page 18: Using Soil Moisture Readings
3. Press the sensors into the soil at about a 45 degree angle into the side of the trench to set the sensors about 3”-5” below the soil surface. Make sure they are good and snug in the soil. 4. Set the plug removed from the trench and compact it back into place. It will repair itself in short order. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting The Sensors
3. Put the sensor back in the water. The reading should run right back to 0 to 5 within 1 to 2 minutes. 4. If the sensor does not pass these tests, please contact Davis Technical Sup- port for help in resolving the problem. -
Page 20: Specifications
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 modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Number: 6343 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.167...
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