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- Page 1 Sensor Suite Installation Manual 3465 Diablo Ave., Hayward, CA USA 510.732.9229 • www.davisinstuments.com...
- Page 2 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. FCC ID: IR2DWW6357...
- Page 3 Introduction The Vantage Vue® wireless sensor suite collects outside weather data and sends the data wirelessly to a WeatherLink Console via a low-power radio. The sensor suite is solar- powered and includes a battery back-up. The Vantage Vue sensor suite contains a rain collector, temperature/humidity sensor, anemometer, and wind vane.
- Page 4 Hardware Hardware included with the Vantage Vue sensor suite: Tools Needed U-Bolt • Adjustable wrench or 7/16” (11 mm) Debris screen wrench Backing plate • Compass or local area map 1/4” lock washers 0.05” Allen wren 1/4” hex nuts Note: If any of the hardware components are missing or not included, contact Customer Service toll free at 1-800-678-3669 about receiving replacement hardware or other components.
- Page 5 Attach the Wind Cups to the Anemometer The Vantage Vue anemometer measures wind speed. The wind cups are mounted on the anemometer shaft on the top of the sensor suite assembly. 1. Gently slide the wind cup assembly down onto the anemometer’s Install cups onto Tighten set screw stainless steel shaft.
- Page 6 Install the Rain Collector Tipping Spoon Tipping spoon Assembly assembly slot 1. Locate the tipping spoon assembly slot on the underside of the sensor suite base. 2. Insert the wider end of the tipping spoon assembly into the slot first, sliding it under the raised lip of the slot.
- Page 7 Note: If you have not already set up and powered your WeatherLink console, do so before continuing with the sensor suite installation. For best reception, the console and sensor suite should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) apart. 4. The WeatherLink Console or WeatherLink Live acquires the radio signal and populates data fields.
- Page 8 IDs. The default transmitter ID for the sensor suite is 1. Change the transmitter ID if another Davis Instruments wireless weather station is operating nearby and already uses transmitter ID 1, or if you have an optional Anemometer Transmitter Kit with ID 1.
- Page 9 Installing the Sensor Suite Choosing a Location for the Sensor Suite The sensor suite assembly includes the rain collector, wind vane, anemometer, temperature and humidity sensors, radiation shield, and SIM housing. You will use the U-bolt and associated nuts and washers that are included with your sensor suite mounting hardware package to install the sensor suite on a pole.
- Page 10 Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines • Ideally, mount the sensor suite so that it is between 5’ (1.5 m) and 7’ (2.1 m) above the ground in the middle of a gently sloping or flat, regularly mowed grassy or naturally landscaped area that drains well when it rains. You can also mount the sensor suite on the roof, between 5’...
- Page 11 Note: A mounting pole is not included with your Vantage Vue sensor suite and must be purchased separately, either from Davis Instruments or from your local hardware retailer. Recommended Accessories for Pole Mounting • Use the Mounting Tripod (#7716) for easiest mounting.
- Page 12 Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines 4. Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends where they extend out from the far side of the bracket. 5. Secure the backing plate with a lock washer and hex nut on each of the bolt ends, as shown in the illustration.
- Page 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Note: It is is a good idea to power down your Console or WeatherLink Live before maintaining your sensor suite so that it does not collect erroneous data during the maintenance steps. Cleaning the Radiation Shield The outer surface of the radiation shield should be cleaned when there is excessive dirt and build-up on the plates.
- Page 14 Interference has to be strong to prevent the console from receiving a signal while in the same room as the sensor suite. • There is a problem with the WeatherLink Console. 5. If a problem with receiving the wireless transmission still exists, please contact Technical Support. Note: See “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 13.
- Page 15 How you site the sensor suite and anemometer can also make a big difference. If you have questions, contact Davis Technical Support. Contacting Davis Instruments If you have questions about the sensor suite or Vantage Vue system, or encounter problems installing or operating the weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support.
- Page 16 Appendix A: Specifications Complete specifications on www.davisinstruments.com. Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) Specifications Operating Temperature ..........-40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C) Non-operating (Storage) Temperature ...... -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) Backup battery type & life ......... CR-123 3-Volt Lithium cell, 8 months without sunlight - greater than 2 years depending on solar charging EGION...
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