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DAVIS Wireless Temperature Station Installation Manual

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Wireless Temperature Station
Installation Manual
Note:
The Wireless Temperature Station (Davis product number 6382) is for use with wireless Vantage
™
Pro2
weather stations. The Wireless Temperature Station (6382) is not compatible with original
Vantage Pro wireless weather stations. Original Vantage Pro wireless weather stations require
the original Wireless Temperature Station (Davis product number 6380).
Components and Hardware
The Wireless Temperature Station includes the following components and
mounting hardware:
8" Cable Ties
3-Volt
Lithium
Battery
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
Tools for Setup
In addition to the components shown, you will need some or all of the fol-
lowing materials:
• Adjustable wrench or 7/16" (11 mm) wrench
• Ballpoint pen or paper clip (small pointed object of some kind)
• Drill and 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit (if mounting on a vertical surface)
1/4" x 1-1/2"
Lag Screws
U-Bolts
Temperature Probe
12' (3.6 m)
Cable
Shelter with
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  • Page 1 Wireless Temperature Station Installation Manual Note: The Wireless Temperature Station (Davis product number 6382) is for use with wireless Vantage ™ Pro2 weather stations. The Wireless Temperature Station (6382) is not compatible with original Vantage Pro wireless weather stations. Original Vantage Pro wireless weather stations require the original Wireless Temperature Station (Davis product number 6380).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (If you don’t see temperature from the correct Station No., put the trans- mitter in TEST mode, page 5) • Choose a location for the wireless temperature station, page 6 • Test transmission from the proposed mounting location, page 7 •...

  • Page 3: Prepare The Temperature Station

    Insert the 3-volt lithium battery into the battery holder, matching the “+” sign on the battery with the “+” sign on the SIM. Square Black Grommets Sensor Interface Module on Wireless Temperature Station Note: Note the location of the DIP switches. You will work with them during the next installation step.

  • Page 4: Set Id On The Temperature Station Using Dip Switches

    Note: The transmitter and receiver communicate with each other only when both are set to the same ID. The factory default transmitter ID is ‘1’. Looking at the table below, you can see that means the DIP switches are in the OFF position when each transmitting station leaves the factory, whether it is an ISS, a wireless tem- perature station, or another kind of station.

  • Page 5: View Current Temperature

    Screen 1: Transmitters displays on the console screen. You should see the words: “RECEIVING FROM...” and “STATION NO.” followed by the transmitter IDs that your console detects. One of these should be the ID number you just set on the temperature station transmitter. If you don’t see it, make sure the console is within 10' of the transmitter, and verify that you set the DIP switches correctly.

  • Page 6: Choose A Location For The Wireless Temperature Station

    2.5 seconds. If the LED flashes only once and then remains dark, there is a problem with the transmitter. See “contacting Davis Instruments” on page 10. If the LED flashes repeatedly but your console isn’t picking up a signal anywhere in the room, it could be related to one of the following causes: 1.

  • Page 7: Test Transmission From The Proposed Mounting Location

    The following factors should be considered whether your temperature probe is inside a radiation shield or not: • If placing the probe on the outside of a building, a good location is under the eaves on the north side of the building. (In the Southern Hemi- sphere, the south side of a building is preferable.) •...

  • Page 8: Mount The Temperature Station

    Mounting the Wireless Temperature Station Mounting 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. 2. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends.
  • Page 9 Mounting on a Vertical Surface 1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2" (50 mm) apart. Use a carpenter’s level to ensure the holes will be level. 2. Drill two more holes 7-1/32" below the upper holes. Mounting Temperature Station on a Vertical Surface 3.

  • Page 10: A Note On Securing Cables

    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. Contacting Davis Instruments (510) 732-7814 for Technical Support, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    S p e c i f i c a t i o n s General Operating Temperature ..... . -40° to +150°F (-40° Non-operating Temperature .
  • Page 12 • 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: 6372, 6372OV Davis Instruments Part Number: 07395.239...

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