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DAVIS Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station Install Manual

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The Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station is for Wireless Vantage Pro
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OMPONENTS
The Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station consists of sensors and a trans-
mitter, protected by a radiation shield.
1-1/2" U-Bolts
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
3-Volt
Lithium
Battery
#8 Flat Washers
#8 Split Lock Washers
#8 Hex Nuts
#8 Wing Nuts
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Radiation Shield Assembly
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Product # 6380

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Summary of Contents for DAVIS Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station

  • Page 1 The Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station is for Wireless Vantage Pro OMPONENTS The Wireless Temperature/Humidity Station consists of sensors and a trans- mitter, protected by a radiation shield. 1-1/2" U-Bolts 1/4" Flat Washers 1/4" Hex Nuts 3-Volt Lithium Battery #8 Flat Washers...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose a location for the temperature/humidity station, page 7 Test transmission from the proposed mounting location, page 7 Mount the temperature/humidity station, page 8 A note on securing cables, page 11 See “Maintenance” on page 10. For Technical Support, see “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 11. Page 2...
  • Page 3: Prepare The Temperature/Humidity Station

    REPARING THE EMPERATURE Removing Radiation Shield Plates 1. Turn the radiation shield assembly upside down. You need to remove the radiation shield plates to access the Sensor Interface Module, or “SIM”. The SIM is where you will install the battery and set the transmitter ID. 2.
  • Page 4: Lithium Battery

    Applying Power Insert the 3-volt lithium battery into the battery holder, matching the “+” sign on the battery with the “+” sign on the SIM. Consult this drawing to locate the DIP switches. You will work with them dur- ing the next installation step. ENSOR NTERFACE ETTING THE...
  • Page 5 Use a ballpoint pen or paper clip to toggle DIP switches #1, 2, and 3. The set- tings for transmitter IDs 1 – 8 are shown in the table below: ID C (default) Use this table to ensure that each wireless transmitting station in your system is broadcasting on its own transmitter ID.
  • Page 6 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 Instruments” on page 11. Page 6...
  • Page 7: Choose A Location For The Temperature/Humidity Station

    3. Reception is being disrupted by RF (radio frequency) interference. 4. There is a problem with the console/receiver. See “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 11. Note: Remember to set the Test DIP switch OFF when you’re finished testing wireless transmission.
  • Page 8 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 minutes. Rotating the antenna may help to improve reception. Test wireless reception anywhere you might want to use or mount your con- sole/receiver now or in the future.
  • Page 9: Mount The Temperature/Humidity Station

    3. Hold the mounting bracket against the pole. Put two U-bolts around the pole and insert the ends through the holes in the back of the mounting bracket. 4. Secure the mounting bracket using 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" hex nuts. Tighten four set of the washers and hex nuts until the mounting bracket is firmly mounted on the pole.
  • Page 10 2. Slide the stud ends protruding from the top of the station through the holes on the mounting bracket. 3. Secure the station to the mounting bracket using a #8 flat washer, #8 split lock washer and #8 hex nut on each of the stud ends. Tighten the hex nuts until the station is secure on the mounting bracket.
  • Page 11: A Note On Securing Cables

    OTE ON ECURING 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 12 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 Instru- ments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Number: 6380 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.142...

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