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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Weather Envoy ™ ™ ™ For Vantage Pro2 , Vantage Pro2 Plus , and Vantage Vue Product number 6316 Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Program Problems ........19 Contacting Davis Technical Support ..... 20 Appendix A: Weather Data . -
Page 3: Welcome To The Weather Envoy
• Two #6 x 1'' screws for wall mounting • AC-power adapter Required for Operation You will also need the following Davis weather products to use your Envoy: Software • Any version of WeatherLink for Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue, Windows version 5.2 or later (#6510USB, 6510SER, 6540, 6544,... -
Page 4: Preparing The Envoy
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation The Weather Envoy can be installed and connected to a computer via USB, serial or remote connection to a computer via a modem. It can also be connected via a router using WeatherLink IP (# 6555). Local Connection Windows Computer Requirements WeatherLink is compatible with computers using a USB, serial port or IP connection running the following platforms: Windows XP or later. - Page 5 Install the Data Logger CAUTION: Plugging or unplugging the data logger while power is applied to the Envoy can lock up or damage the logger. The WeatherLink data logger must be installed before you install the batteries or plug in the AC power adapter. 1.
- Page 6 Install the Data Logger 3. Carefully insert the data logger (Serial, USB or IP) into the connector slot, making sure to push the data logger firmly into place Note: Make sure the logger is plugged in firmly and completely. Data Logger Serial Data Logger Data Logger...
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Page 7: Install The Batteries
If you do not hear two beeps, check your battery orientation and reinstall the batteries. If you hear no beeps again, please contact Davis Instruments Technical Support. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 20. - Page 8 Optional: Adding an External Temperature Probe (Wireless Envoy Only) 1. Locate the power adapter jack on the end of the Envoy case. It’s next to the data logger output cable. RJ Jack Insert Power RJ Connector Adaper from Cabled ISS or Plug and rotate Optional External to fit...
- Page 9 Optional: Adding an External Temperature Probe (Wireless Envoy Only) two models: 6475 (with stainless steel housing) or 6477 (with durable plastic housing). Simply plug the RJ connector of the temperature probe into the RJ jack on the Envoy. External Jack Temperature Sensor Connector...
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Page 10: Mount Your Weather Envoy
Mount Your Weather Envoy Mount Your Weather Envoy You can place your Envoy on your desktop, install it on a wall near your computer, or install it with the optional Universal Shelter (#6618). Here are some guidelines for placing your Weather Envoy. Envoy Location You should place the Envoy in a location where it is easily accessible and can be easily connected to a computer (or router if using WeatherLinkIP). - Page 11 Mount Your Weather Envoy The screws should be 3.25 (82.5 mm) apart and lined up vertically. 3. Drill the marked locations with a 3/32 7/64 (2.2 to 2.7 mm) drill bit. 4. Drive the two #6 x 1 (3.5 mm x 25 mm) Drill 3/32"...
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Page 12: Local Computer Installation
Local Computer Installation Local Computer Installation The following instructions contain the basic procedures for connecting and setting up a local or remote connection between your Weather Envoy and a computer. Additional setup not described in this manual is required for all Weather Envoy, Vantage Pro and Vantage Pro2 consoles. - Page 13 Local Computer Installation 4. Locate a free Ethernet port on your broadband or DSL router and connect the cable to the port. 5. Reconnect the AC adapter. Note: An Envoy using a WeatherLinkIP data logger requires use of the AC-power adapter. Battery power can be used for short-term backup power in the event of a power outage, but an Envoy with WeatherLinkIP should use the AC-power adapter as its main source of power.
- Page 14 DB9 adapter to the port, then connect the 8’ cable to the adapter. 2. Plug the short cable coming from the data logger into the 8' cable. The connection between the Envoy and the computer can be extended up to 40’ (12m) using a Davis Standard 4-conductor extension cable (#7876- 040). Note: Do not attempt to use more than 40' of extension cable, or the data logger may have difficulty communicating with the computer.
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Page 15: Software Installation And Setup
Weather Envoy, and Vantage Pro2 consoles. See WeatherLink Online Help for complete setup instructions. Note: If you are installing a Davis specialized data logger (6540, 6544, 6550,6560) please see the included addendum for complete installation instructions. Installing the Software Windows Computer Using USB, Serial, or IP Connection Follow the steps below to install the WeatherLink software. - Page 16 Running the Software To set transceiver options: 1. Select Set Transceiver from the Setup menu. The Set Transceiver dialog box displays. 2. Select a Station Type for each of the possible 8 transmitter IDs (“channels”) the Envoy may be receiving. See the WeatherLink Online Help System for more information on configuring the stations, the retransmit feature, and configuring the Envoy for using repeaters.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
® about WeatherLink and the Weather Envoy. Please consult this guide and the WeatherLink software Help before contacting Davis. Please see Contacting Davis Technical Support on page 20 for more information. Communications Problems If you are having trouble establishing communication between Weather- Link and the Weather Envoy, start by checking the Enovy’s own diagnos-... - Page 18 Communications Problems • If the port settings or the loopback process identifies a serial port other than the one selected, try again using that port. 1. If necessary, disconnect the cable from the blue serial adapter. 2. Insert the loopback connector into the adapter. 3.
- Page 19 Communications Problems Note: Contact your PC vendor or technical support for more information on device difficulties. • Hardware device conflict: Check the Device Manager tab in the Win- dows System Properties dialog box to ensure that Windows recognizes the selected COM port. Consult your computer’s documentation to see how to access the System Properties dialog box.
- Page 20 Communications Problems Troubleshooting WeatherLinkIP Communication Note: An Envoy using a WeatherLinkIP data logger requires use of the AC-power adapter. Battery power can be used for short-term backup power in the event of a power outage, but an Envoy with WeatherLinkIP should use the AC-power adapter as its main source of power.
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Page 21: Program Problems
Program Problems Program Problems The barometer graph on the Bulletin does not “fill in” completely. When you first load the bulletin, the barometer graph will only fill in completely when you have data in your database for the last six hours. Make sure of the following: •... -
Page 22: Contacting Davis Technical Support
Contacting Davis Technical Support If you have questions about the Envoy, or encounter problems installing or operating the Envoy, please contact Davis Technical Support. (510) 732-7814 – Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. (510) 670-0589 – Technical Support Fax. -
Page 23: Appendix A: Weather Data
Appendix A: Weather Data Refer to this appendix to learn more about the weather variables measured and/or calculated by the Weather Envoy, by the Vantage Pro2 Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS), and by the optional Vantage Pro2 sensors. Each section includes a brief discussion of the weather condition and a listing of the various ways in which the unit displays or stores that condition. - Page 24 Heat Index The Heat Index uses the temperature and the relative humidity to determine how hot the air actually “feels.” When humidity is low, the apparent temperature will be lower than the air temperature, since perspiration evaporates rapidly to cool the body. However, when humidity is high (i.e., the air is saturated with water vapor) the apparent temperature “feels”...
- Page 25 predict the formation of dew, frost, and fog. If dew point and temperature are close together in the late afternoon when the air begins to turn colder, fog is likely during the night. Dew point is also a good indicator of the air’s actual water vapor content, unlike relative humidity, which takes the air’s temperature into account.
- Page 26 pressure value is generally less important than the change in barometric pressure. In general, rising pressure indicates improving weather conditions while falling pressure indicates deteriorating weather conditions Solar Radiation Note: Requires that the Weather Envoy listens to station with optional solar radiation sen- sor attached (#6450, included on Vantage Pro2 Plus weather stations).
- Page 27 A-1: EPA S A-2: E ABLE HOTOTYPES ABLE NVIRONMENT ANADA Skin Phototype Skin color Tanning & Sunburn history 1 - Never tans, Pale or milky white; Develops red sunburn; painful always burns alabaster swelling, skin peels Usually burns, pinkish or red coloring 2 - Sometimes Very light brown;...
- Page 28 UV Dose that Causes Sunburn All Burn Some Burn 120 mJ/cm UV Dose (MEDs) UV Dose and Sunburn - Use this plot to estimate the MED dose leading to sunburn. A person with Type II (Environment Canada) skin type might choose 0.75 MED as the maximum for the day;...
- Page 29 EvapoTranspiration (ET) Note: Requires optional solar radiation sensor (#6450, included on Vantage Pro2 or Van- tage Pro2 Plus weather stations). EvapoTranspiration (ET) is a measurement of the amount of water vapor returned to the air in a given area. It combines the amount of water vapor returned through evaporation (from wet vegetation surfaces and the stoma of leaves) with the amount of water vapor returned through transpiration (exhaling of moisture through plant skin) to arrive at a total.
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Page 30: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications General Operating Temperature... .+0° to +140°F (-18° to +60°C) Storage Temperature ... . .-22° to +158°F (-30° to +70°C) Current Draw, Wireless . - Page 31 Barometric Pressure (sensor located in Envoy) Resolution and Units ..0.01" Hg, 0.1 mm Hg, 0.1 hPa/mb (user- selectable) Corrected Range ... . .26.00" to 32.00" Hg, 660.0 to 810.0 mm Hg, 880.0 to 1080.0 hPa/mb Uncorrected Range .
- Page 32 WeatherLink Tool bar Icons Open Bulletin Plot Yearly Alarm Online View Station Window Window Rainfall Indication (Hang Up) Help Strip Chart Database This Month’s Print Exit Download Window Window NOAA Summary Window Program Hot Keys Strip Chart Window ESC..Halt Redraw Main Program Window Ctrl-M .