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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Solar-Powered Wireless Repeater For Vantage Pro2 , Vantage Vue ™ ® Weather Envoy , Envoy8X ™ ™ and Vantage Connect ® Product number 7627 Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com...
- Page 2 Transmitter and Repeater ID Worksheet List the transmitter types and circle the transmitter IDs used: Transmitter Type Transmitter ID Circle last Repeater ID used:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Wireless Repeater Overview
Vantage Pro2 compatible receiver (Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue console, Weather Envoy, Envoy8X, or Vantage Connect). It can be used to extend the distance between one station and a receiver, or in conjunction with other repeaters to create a flexible network of stations and repeaters. -
Page 6: Repeater Board Contents
Repeater Board Contents The board contained within the repeater enclosure has the following components: Solar Power Input AC Adapter Socket Battery Socket Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Transmitter DIP Switches First In Chain Repeater Test Switch Jumper Repeater DIP Switches... - Page 7 The components of the board are: • Solar Power Input (used on #7627 models only) — Connects the solar panel on the cover of the enclosure to the repeater board. • AC Adapter Socket — Used to connect the optional 110 volt AC power adapter (product number 6625) to the repeater board as an alternate source of power.
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Page 8: Wireless Repeater Introduction
Wireless Repeater Introduction The wireless repeater extends the range of a Davis Instruments weather station network and can help overcome obstruction or interference problems present in a given network. The transmission distance between a station and a receiver (known as radio-link range) can be impaired by walls or other objects. -
Page 9: Wireless Repeater Installation Overview
Wireless Repeater Installation Overview The following is a overview of the steps involved for installing a repeater or series of repeaters as part of your Vantage Pro2 wireless network: • Determine the repeater/station configuration best suited to your wireless network. •... -
Page 10: Repeater Configuration/Architecture
(console, Envoy, or Vantage Connect). A repeater receives signals transmitted from a Vantage Pro2 station and retransmits it to a console, wireless Weather Envoy, Envoy8X, Vantage Connect or another repeater. Depending on transmission distance, one repeater or several repeaters can be used to collect and retransmit weather data. -
Page 11: Single Repeater Configuration
WIND WEATHER CENTER Vantage VUE Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue Console AND/OR Weather Envoy, Envoy8X, or Vantage Connect Any Vantage Pro2 Repeater Transmitting Station ™ This configuration permits greater distances between a station and a receiver. Note: If the distance between a station and a receiver is more than two radio-links, see “Multiple Repeater (Daisy-Chain) Configuration”... - Page 12 TEMPERATURE INSIDE OUTSIDE HUMIDITY BAROMETRIC PRESSURE CHILL RAIN RATE in/hr RAINFALL WIND WEATHER CENTER Vantage VUE Repeater Repeater Repeater Any Vantage Vue Vantage Vue or or Vantage Pro2 Vantage Pro2 Transmitting Station Console The above diagram displays an example daisy-chain configuration of one station and three repeaters, creating a total line of sight transmission distance of four radio-links.
- Page 13 The diagram on the previous page shows a multiple transmitter configuration of three stations and one repeater, with the repeater within a radio-link of all three stations and the receiver, extending the distance between the repeater and the three stations. The repeater can receive signals from up to eight stations/transmitters of any type.
- Page 14 also to the previous repeater. Each repeater and station must be within a radio-link of another repeater or receiver. See “Maximum Number of Transmitters in a Network” on page 9 for the receiver limitations. There is also a maximum of four repeaters allowable in a network. Note: Although one repeater can listen to multiple transmitters at a time, it can only listen to one other repeater.
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Page 15: Applying Power
Applying Power Applying Battery Power 1. To view the wireless repeater board, open the shelter enclosing the wireless 3-Volt Lithium Battery repeater. 2. Insert the 3-volt lithium battery into the battery socket at the top of the board. Be sure to match the “+” sign on the battery with “+”... -
Page 16: Single Repeater Installation
Single Repeater Installation A single repeater installation is used in situations where one transmitting station can not successfully communicate with a receiver, or if a station needs to be farther away from a receiver than maximum line-of-sight radio link distance. The repeater can also be used as a signal amplifier for situations in which a signal is weak between a transmitting station and a receiver. - Page 17 ID. The transmitter ID can be changed if any of the following issues are true: • Another Davis Instruments wireless weather station operating nearby already uses transmitter ID 1. Note: Keep in mind that the repeater comes preset to listen for transmitter ID 1. If you have only one station, it is recommended that you keep the station on ID 1.
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Page 18: Verifying Repeater Id
Verifying Repeater ID The wireless repeater also contains a DIP switch used to give the repeater a unique identification in the way each station’s Transmitter DIP switch gives the station a unique ID. To avoid confusion, repeaters use alphabetic identification A through H. Note: For single repeater installations, the repeater should remain on the default ID A. - Page 19 The "STAT" LED flashes red when it detects a radio signal. The "STAT" LED flashes green when a good packet has been received. The "TX" LED blinks when the packet has been repeated to a receiver. 4. Turn the desired transmitter ID DIP to ON and make sure all the other transmitter IDs are in the OFF position.
- Page 20 This illustration (right) shows the console set up to receive an ISS station on transmitter ID 1 from repeater A. 7. Press DONE to continue to the other screens in the Setup Mode, or press and hold DONE to return to the Current Weather Mode. Note: See the Vantage Pro 2 Console User Guide for more information on the other screens in Setup Mode if necessary.
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Page 21: Choosing A Location
Choosing a Location After wireless communication between the transmitting station, repeater and receiver have all been tested, choose a location that best suits the wireless communication needs of all three units. Along with the radio-link requirements discussed in “Wireless Repeater Introduction”... -
Page 22: Advanced Repeater Installation
Advanced Repeater Installation Installing more than one repeater, or getting a repeater to receive signals from multiple stations/repeaters, follows the same basic processes used to install a single repeater into a single station/single receiver network. See the individual installation instructions for the advanced repeater configuration you’ve selected. - Page 23 5. Continue setting the next sequential repeater ID for each repeater in the chain. Verifying Communication with a Transmitter and Repeaters Always start verifying communication at the beginning of the chain, which is repeater A. Once communication between repeater A and a transmitting station is established, move to the next repeater in the chain and make sure it can receive packets from repeater A.
- Page 24 4. Important: Turn repeater DIP Switch #4 off once the test is complete, otherwise it will significantly shorten battery life. 5. Close the repeater enclosure. 6. Select the second repeater in the chain (Repeater ID B) and put it into Test Mode. The LEDs displays the same light pattern as described in step 3.
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Page 25: Multiple Transmitters/One Repeater Installation
station on by pressing the up arrow until “ON” displays on the screen. Change the transmitting station type by pressing GRAPH until the correct station type displays. 2. Press 2ND and then press WIND to enter Repeater Setup Mode and to select or deselect a repeater ID. - Page 26 Verifying Communication with Multiple Transmitters Note: All transmitters in the network must have unique IDs in order for any repeater to communicate with them. 1. Find out and record all the Transmitter IDs the wireless repeater will repeat. Use the “Transmitter and Repeater ID Worksheet”...
- Page 27 Verifying Repeater Communication with a Console The console is configured the same way it is configured in a single repeater installation, except that the repeater ID must be set for all repeated stations. On the Console in Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs: 1.
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Page 28: Combination Network (Multiple Transmitters/Repeaters) Installation
Combination Network (Multiple Transmitters/ Repeaters) Installation A multiple transmitter/multiple repeater installation can take place any number of ways with some repeaters receiving both repeaters and transmitters. This section covers the additional steps necessary to get multiple repeaters set up and listening to multiple transmitters. - Page 29 3. Put the repeater into Test Mode by turning on the repeater DIP Switch #4. When trying to acquire stations, the repeater goes through the following process: • It looks for a station signal for ten minutes, with the "STAT" LED flashing red when it detects a signal not associated with a station during this time.
- Page 30 Verifying Repeater Communication with a Console The console is configured the same way it is configured in a single repeater installation, except that the repeater ID selected is the last repeater in the chain and for all repeated stations. In the console’s Setup Mode, use arrows to scroll to Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs: 1.
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Page 31: Choosing Locations
Choosing Locations Use the same location considerations for each repeater as you would for a single repeater installation. See “Choosing a Location” on page 17 for mounting considerations and limitations. Testing Proposed Locations After a suitable location has been chosen it is very important to test reception between the stations, repeaters, and a console or Envoy before permanently mounting the repeater. -
Page 32: Mounting The Wireless Repeater
Mounting the Wireless Repeater The wireless repeater can be installed on a flat surface or on a pole at the location designated for installation. Use the U-bolts to install the wireless repeater on a pole or the lag screws to install the repeater on a flat surface. General Installation Guidelines •... -
Page 33: Installing The Repeater On A Pole
Installing the Repeater on a Pole Refer to the following illustration to install the repeater on a pole: Lock Flat Washer Washer U-Bolt 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. -
Page 34: Console And Weatherlink Configuration
Console and WeatherLink Configuration The Vantage Pro2 console, Vantage Vue console, Weather Envoy, Vantage Connect and WeatherLink allow you to view the information coming from the stations in your network and view information directly related to your repeater network. Repeater Information on the Console Once you have configured your console to receive station data through a repeater network, the console keeps track of and displays diagnostics related to the wireless repeater, such as battery status and network signal strength. -
Page 35: Repeater Functionality In Weatherlink
To view the signal strength between repeater and the previous transmitter in the chain: 1. Make sure the repeater’s Test Mode is on (Test Switch #4 is set to ON) to test its signal strength. 2. In the console’s Setup Mode, configure the console to receive an ISS station repeated by the repeater. - Page 36 Configuring Repeaters With a console or Envoy connected to your computer via serial or USB data logger: 1. Select Set Transceiver from the Setup Menu. The Set Transceiver dialog box displays 2. Click the Enable Repeaters check box. The Repeater drop down boxes are enabled for the available stations.
- Page 37 Note: The repeater selected for the station should be the repeater closest to the console or receiver. For example, in a daisy chain of one station and three repeaters, the last repeater in chain (C) is the repeater that should be selected. 4.
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Page 38: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Normal Repeater Operation When the repeater is in Test Mode (Repeater DIP Switch #4 is on) the “STAT” and “TX” LEDs should display the normal operation light pattern to let you know the repeater is receiving packets and transmitting them correctly. The Light Pattern is: “STAT”... - Page 39 Error 2 (Two Flashes) Problem Station ID is duplicated between two repeaters in a chain. Repeater Behavior If two repeaters are programmed to receive the same station, the second repeater in the chain ignores the signal it is receiving from the station and repeats the signal it receives from the previous repeater instead.
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Page 40: First In Chain Troubleshooting
First In Chain Troubleshooting The three-pin header next to the Repeater ID DIP switch can enable a repeater with an ID other than A Default First In Chain to become the first repeater in a chain. Jumper Position See “First in Chain Applications” on page 39 for (top two pins) more information on advanced first in chain applications and networks. -
Page 41: Repeater Maintenance
— E-mail to Technical Support. info@davisnet.com — General e-mail. www.davisnet.com — Davis Instruments web site. See the Weather Support section for copies of user manuals, product specifications, application notes, and information on software updates. Watch for FAQs and other updates. -
Page 42: Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Complete specifications for all of the Vantage Pro2 weather products as well as the wireless repeater are available in the Weather Support section of our website: General Operating Temperature ....-40 to 150° Fahrenheit (-40 to 65° Celsius) Non-Operating Temperature . -
Page 43: First In Chain Configurations
Appendix B First in Chain Applications The repeater contains a three-pin header next to the Repeater ID DIP switch that can enable a repeater with an ID other than A to become the first repeater in a chain if two or more repeater chains are required in a given network. -
Page 44: Changing First In Chain Jumper Position
Changing First In Chain Jumper Position Note: Any repeater with ID A or that does not need to be a first in chain repeater should have the first in chain jumper left in the default position. To change a repeater to first in chain:. 1. - Page 45 2. Press WIND to enter Repeater Setup Mode and to select a repeater ID. Pressing 2ND and WIND sets the console to receive the signal from a repeater instead of directly from a station. Once the console is in the repeater setup mode, subsequent pressing of WIND continue to cycle through the all the repeater IDs.
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Page 46: First In Chain Repeater Troubleshooting
First In Chain Repeater Troubleshooting The TX and "STAT" LEDs display two error codes corresponding to first in chain repeater communication problems when the repeater is in Test Mode. The "STAT" LED flashes numbered error codes in red or yellow. After the error code is displayed by the "STAT" LED, the "TX"... -
Page 47: First In Chain Topology Illustration
First In Chain Topology with Switch and Jumper Positions... - Page 48 • 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 modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user's authority to operate this equipment.