Installing The Console; Powering The Console; Cabled Vantage Pro Stations; Wireless Vantage Pro Stations - DAVIS Vantage Pro Console Manual

The Vantage Pro console is designed to give extremely accurate readings.
As with any precision instrument, use care in its assembly and handling.
Although installing the console is relatively simple, following the steps out-
lined in this chapter and assembling the Vantage Pro correctly from the start
will help ensure that you enjoy all of its features with a minimum of time and
effort.

Powering the Console

Cabled Vantage Pro Stations

Cabled Vantage Pro consoles supply power to the Integrated Sensor Suite
(ISS) through the console cable. Because of the added power consumption
of the ISS, the cabled console requires an AC power adapter or optional
Car/Boat/RV Lighter Cord for the main power supply. The console batteries
will provide backup power for up to four to six weeks.

Wireless Vantage Pro Stations

Wireless Vantage Pro consoles have been optimized to reduce power con-
sumption and do not require the use of an AC adapter. You may use the
included adapter if you wish, but the three C-cell batteries should power a
wireless console for up to one year.
WARNING:
Be sure to use the power adapter supplied with your Vantage Pro Console. Your console may
be damaged by connecting the wrong power adapter.
Note:
The console does not recharge the batteries. Because of this, and because NiCad batteries will
not power the console as long as alkaline batteries, we recommend using alkaline batteries in
your console.