DAVIS 6151 Installation Manual

Fan-aspirated radiation shield for vantage pro or vantage pro plus
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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 passive shielding to mini-
mize 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
Preparing the Anemometer
Disassembling the Radiation Shield
Making Junction Board Connections
Powering ISS and Testing Communications
Powering and Testing the Fan
Reassembling the Radiation Shield
Preparing the Rain Collector
Choosing a Site for the ISS
Mounting the ISS
Additional Mounting Options
Fan-Aspirated ISS Options
Fan-Aspirated ISS Maintenance
Fan-Aspirated ISS Troubleshooting
Fan-Aspirated ISS Specifications
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Product # 6151, 6151C, 6161, 6161C

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  • Page 1 S P I R A T E D A D I A T I O N H I E L D For Vantage Pro or Vantage Pro Plus D D E N D U M T O T H E N T E G R A T E D E N S O R U I T E...
  • Page 2 Components The Fan-Aspirated ISS includes these components: Debris Screen (place inside rain collector cone Solar after installation) Panel (wireless models only) Anemometer Vane Drip Ring Aspirated Radiation Shield Wind Cups Anemometer Anemometer Base 40 feet Junction Board (12.2 meter) Cover Anemometer Additional Components for Cabled Models Cable...
  • Page 3: Tools For Installation

    The hardware shown here is provided for assembly and mounting: U-Bolts 1/4" x 3" Lag Screws 1/4" Flat Washers #4 x 1-1/8" 1/4" Lock Washers Machine Screw 1/4" Hex Nuts #4 Tooth Lock Washer #4 Flat Nut Plate Washer .05" #4-40 Allen Wrench Hex Nut...
  • Page 4 Connect the console cable to the SIM (cabled versions only) Make power connections to the ISS Change the Davis Talk ID for wireless communication, if necessary Verify that your console is receiving and displaying data Power and test the fan...
  • Page 5 Turn the ISS right-side up with the rain collector on top. Hold onto the rain collector and lift off the top part of the ISS, exposing the fan plate on the bottom section of the radiation shield. #8 Wing Nuts #8 Lock Washers #8 Flat Washers Fan Plate...
  • Page 6 Verify that the rain sensor cable is plugged into the receptacle labeled “RAIN” on the SIM. Transmitter ID Switches Console Cable Anemometer Cable bled models only) Rain Collector Cable (factory installed) Solar Radiation Cable (factory installed UV Sensor Cable on Pro Plus models) 3-Volt Lithium Battery...
  • Page 7 Powering the Fan The Cabled Vantage Pro is powered by an AC-power adapter. The Wireless Vantage Pro ISS is solar-powered with batteries for overnight power. Refer to the Junction Board Connections illustration when powering the fans. For Future Solar and SIM Power Connectors Tachometer (Wireless ISS Only) Fan Connector...
  • Page 8: Reassembling The Radiation Shield

    Wireless Vantage Pro The solar-powered fan on the Wireless ISS will begin operating as soon as you install the batteries. To prevent discharging the batteries, you should only power the fan in a Wireless Vantage Pro immediately before mounting the ISS in its final location.
  • Page 9: Preparing The Rain Collector

    Check the Junction Board cable connections: SIM Sensor, SIM Power, Motor, Temp/Hum Sensor, and Solar Power. Refer to the figure below and also to the Junction Board Connections figure on page 7. Solar Power Cable SIM Power (wireless models) Cable (wireless models) Temp/Hum Sensor Cable...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Iss

    Mounting the ISS Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual. Additional Mounting Options Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual. Fan-Aspirated ISS Options Batteries The Wireless Fan-Aspirated ISS is solar powered and is supplied with two NiCad C-cell batteries.
  • Page 11: Fan-Aspirated Iss Troubleshooting

    first be sure to check all cable connections. If you are unable to solve the prob- lem, 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 12 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 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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