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I NS TR UC TION S
This Instruction Sheet describes how to install the ISS Retrofit Kit for a Vantage
®
Pro
or Vantatge Pro Plus Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS).
Components
The ISS Retrofit Kit includes the following components and hardware:
• New Sensor Interface Module (SIM) preinstalled in a SIM housing,
attached to a new bottom radiation shield plate along with a new sepa-
rate Temp/Hum sensor module
• Three long screws with nuts, flat washers, and lock washers
• One 3-volt CR-123A lithium battery
Tools for Setup
In addition to the kit, you will need the following tools:
• 7/16" (12mm) wrench or adjustable wrench
• Phillips screw driver
• Hammer
• Pliers
Overview of Kit Installation
1.
Remove the ISS from its Mounted Position
2.
Dissassemble the ISS Radiation Shield
3.
Install the Retrofit Kit components
4.
Connect Cables and Power the New SIM
5.
Verify Communications - Wireless Models
6.
Mount the ISS
7.
Return the Old SIM to Davis
I S S R e t r o f i t K i t
®
E stimate d Time R equir ed: 30 Minutes
Product # 6920, 6920C
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Summary of Contents for DAVIS Vantage Pro ISS Retrofit Kit
- Page 1 Connect Cables and Power the New SIM Verify Communications - Wireless Models Mount the ISS Return the Old SIM to Davis I S S R e t r o f i t K i t ® E stimate d Time R equir ed: 30 Minutes...
- Page 2 Remove the ISS from its Mounted Position In order to take down your ISS you will first need to disconnect the anemome- ter cable. If you have a Cabled Vantage Pro station, you will also need to dis- connect the console cable from the ISS. CAUTION:Please work on your Vantage Pro ISS in a safe place.
- Page 3 Station 8 in your weather station. Refer to Appendix A.”Wireless Transmitter Settings” in your ISS Installation Manual for more information. Save the battery as a back-up and set aside the SIM board for return to Davis. Dissassemble the ISS Radiation Shield Solar Panel Cable (wireless only)
- Page 4 Hammer the three (3) long radiation shield screws down into the base. The screws should move fairly easily with light taps from a hammer. Remove the rain collector cone. Top closed radiation shield plate Pull the top closed radiation shield plate off or use pliers to hold the push- nuts while you unscrew the screws, then discard the old screws, push-nuts and washers.
- Page 5 Install the Retrofit Kit Components Open the SIM housing cover. Note the “S-loop” in which the TEMP-HUM cable is formed. Disconnect the TEMP-HUM cable and close the SIM housing cover. SIM Housing Cover Cable Routing Channels (press cables fully into channel UV Sensor Optional Solar Radiation...
- Page 6 Place the top closed radiation shield plate that you saved during disassembly on top of the stack. The TEMP- HUM cable should exit between the upper of the two open plates and the top closed plate, in the direction towards the SIM hous- ing cable channels.
- Page 7 If you are not receiving data from the ISS, check that the battery was installed correctly and that the transmitter ID switches are set correctly. If you are still not receiving data please contact Davis Technical Support. If you are successfully receiving data, press and hold the DONE key and then press the “-”...
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
• 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: 6920, 6920C Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.307...
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