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The Vantage Pro Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) with the Fan-Aspirated Radia-
tion Shield uses a combination of fan-aspiration and shielding to minimize the
effects of solar radiation-induced temperature error.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Addendum Overview
This addendum provides additional information specific to the installation and
use of the fan-aspirated radiation shield only, and is intended to be used in con-
junction with the "Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual."
The table below shows the location of the information required to install and
maintain your Fan-Aspirated ISS.
Tools for Setup
Making Junction Board Connections
Powering ISS and Testing Communica-
tions
Powering and Testing the Fan
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
N T E G R A T E D E N S O R U I T E W I T H S P I R A T E D A D I A T I O N H I E L D D D E N D U M ®... -
Page 2: Radiation Shield
Components The Fan-Aspirated ISS includes these components: Debris Screen (place inside rain collector cone Solar after installation) Panel (wireless models only) Anemometer Vane Anemometer Drip Ring Aspirated Radiation Shield Wind Cups Anemometer Base Housing Junction Board 40 feet Cover (12.2 meter) Anemometer Cable Additional Components for Cabled Models... - Page 3 The hardware shown here is provided for assembly and mounting: Sensor Suite SIM Housing U-Bolts 1/4" Flat Washers 1/4" Lock Washers 1/4" Hex Nuts Nut Plate #4 x 1-1/8" Machine Screw #4 Tooth Lock Washer 1/4" x 3" Lag Screws 1/4"...
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Page 4: Preparing The Anemometer
Tools for Installation • Small Phillips-head screwdriver • Scissors or wire-cutters • Adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench • Compass or local area map • Ballpoint pen or paper clip (small pointed object of some kind) • Drill and 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit (if mounting on a vertical surface) Preparing the Anemometer Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual. -
Page 5: Disassembling The Radiation Shield
Tipping bucket mechanism Twist off the rain collector cone Cut the plastic cable tie Preparing the Rain collector Disassemble the Radiation Shield Remove the three screws connecting the rain collector base from the mounting bracket as shown below:. 1" Screws (3) Lock Washers Flat Washers Rain Collector... - Page 6 Lift the rain collector base off of the mounting bracket. Tip: For easier re-assembly, mark the holes in the mounting bracket used by the rain collector base, the holes used by the radiation shield, and the orientation of the bracket relative to the radiation shield. Remove the cardboard packing insert and discard.
- Page 7 Powering the Fan The Cabled ISS fan is powered by an AC-power adapter. The Wireless ISS fan is solar-powered and uses batteries for overnight power storage. SIM Power Cable (Wireless ISS Only) Fan Connector Solar Power Connector MOTOR (Wireless ISS Only) +VSOL AC Power Adapter Connector (Cabled ISS Only)
- Page 8 Connecting Solar Power (Wireless ISS) Locate the Junction Board on the fan plate (See below). Connect the solar power cable to the VSOL connector on the Junction Board. Secure the cables to the fan plate with the supplied cable clamp. Fan Plate Battery Compartments...
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Page 9: Reassembling The Radiation Shield
Reassembling the Radiation Shield Make sure the Temp/Hum sensor cable runs through the provided cable channels and that the fan unit is seated on the fan plate. Fan Unit Motor Connector Fan Deflector Temp/Hum Sensor Cable Channel Junction Board Temp/Hum Sensor Fan Plate Cable... - Page 10 Gently place the mounting bracket on top of the radiation shield, being careful to line up the three screw holes and also being very careful not to move the top two (2) radiation shield plates. Note: Solar ISS: Place the mounting bracket with the solar panel positioned opposite the location of the junction board.
- Page 11 3-Volt Lithium Battery (wireless models only) Transmitter ID Switches SUN RAIN WIND Solar Power / SIM Power Cable (wireless only) UV Sensor Cable Solar Radiation Cable Rain Collector Cable Anemometer Cable Temp/Humidity Cable Console Cable (cabled only) ISS SIM Connections Applying Power and Testing Communications Cabled Vantage Pro: Powering the ISS and Testing Communica- tion with the Console...
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Page 12: Choosing A Site For The Issx
Wireless Vantage Pro: Powering the ISS and Testing Communi- cation with the Console Connect the Solar Power Cable to the SIM as shown in the ISS SIM Connec- tions illustration (page 11). Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual for the rest of the pro- cedures required to power and test the ISS. -
Page 13: Additional Mounting Options
1/4" Hex Nut 1/4" Lock Washer U-Bolts Nut Plate 1/4" Flat Washer 1/4" Lock Washer 1/4" Hex Nut Mounting on a Pipe Additional Mounting Options Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual. Fan-Aspirated ISS Installation Options Batteries The Wireless Fan-Aspirated ISS is solar powered and is supplied with two NiCad C-cell batteries. -
Page 14: Fan-Aspirated Iss Maintenance
If you are unable to solve the problem, please call Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to help. Most questions can be answered while you’re on the phone. You can also email us for support, or visit our website. - Page 15 Contacting Davis Instruments (510) 732-7814 for Technical Support, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. support@davisnet.com E-mail to Technical Support. (510) 670-0589 Fax to Customer Service or Tech Support. www.davisnet.com Copies of User Manuals are available on the “Support”...
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Page 16: Fan-Aspirated Iss Specifications
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Numbers: 6151, 6151C, 6161, 6161C Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.152...
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