Installing The Console; Powering The Console; Installing The Ac Power Adapter - DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Plus User Manual

Chapter 2

Installing the Console

The Vantage Pro2 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 outlined in this
chapter and assembling the Vantage Pro2 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 Pro2 Stations
Cabled Vantage Pro2 consoles supply power to the sensor suite through the
console cable. Because of the added power consumption of the sensor suite, the
cabled console requires an AC power adapter used as the main power supply. The
console batteries provide backup power for up to four to six weeks.
Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations
Wireless Vantage Pro2 consoles 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 nine months.
Note: When using an AC Power adapter, be sure to use the power adapter supplied with
your Vantage Pro2 Console. Your console may be damaged by connecting the
wrong power adapter. The console does not recharge the batteries. Because of
this, and because NiCad batteries do not power the console as long as alkaline
batteries, use alkaline batteries in the console.

Installing the AC Power Adapter

1. Remove the battery cover located on the back of the console by pressing down
on the two latches at the top of the cover.
2. Find the power jack located on the bottom of the console case.
3. Insert the power adapter plug into the console power jack, then plug the other
end of the adapter into an appropriate power outlet.
4. Check to make sure the console runs through a brief self-test procedure
successfully. On power up, the console displays all the LCD segments and
Power Plug
Wrap Cord Around Pins
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