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Wireless Temp Page 1 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM
The Wireless Temperature Station is for use with Wireless Vantage Pro
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OMPONENTS
The Wireless Temperature Station includes the following components and
mounting hardware:
8" Cable Ties
3-Volt
Lithium
Battery
4" Cable Tie
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
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I R E L E S S
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E M P E R A T U R E
S
T A T I O N
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N S T A L L A T I O N
1/4" x 1-1/2"
Lag Screws
U-Bolts
12' (3.6 m)
Cable
A N U A L
TM
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Shelter with
Temperature Probe
Product # 6370
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- Page 1 Wireless Temp Page 1 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM I R E L E S S E M P E R A T U R E T A T I O N N S T A L L A T I O N A N U A L The Wireless Temperature Station is for use with Wireless Vantage Pro OMPONENTS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose a location for the wireless temperature station, page 6 Test transmission from the proposed mounting location, page 8 Mount the temperature station, page 8 A note on securing cables, page 10 For Technical Support, please see “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 10. Page 2 Wireless Temperature Station... -
Page 3: Prepare The Temperature Station
Wireless Temp Page 3 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM REPARING THE EMPERATURE TATION The illustration below shows the Sensor Interface Module, or “SIM”, inside the shelter. Insert the 3-volt lithium battery into the battery holder, matching the “+” sign on the battery with the “+” sign on the SIM. 3-Volt Lithium Battery DIP Switches... -
Page 4: Set The Transmitter Id
Wireless Temp Page 4 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM ETTING THE RANSMITTER Each wireless transmitting station must be set to one of eight transmitter IDs. DIP switches #1, 2 and 3 on the SIM allow you to control the ID — the “chan- nel”... -
Page 5: Set The Console To Recognize The Signals
Wireless Temp Page 5 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM Setting Console/Receiver(s) to Same ID 1. Put your console into Setup Mode — press and hold the DONE key and press the DOWN arrow key. The console will show you Screen 1: Transmitters. You should see the words: “RECEIVING FROM...”... -
Page 6: Choose A Location For The Wireless Temperature Station
10 seconds. If the LED flashes only once and then remains dark, there is a problem with the transmitter. See “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 10. If the LED flashes repeatedly but your console isn’t picking up a signal any- where in the room, it could be related to one of the following causes: 1. - Page 7 Wireless Temp Page 7 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM Consider these factors when locating the temperature probe to measure air temperature: Place the probe where it will not be in direct sunlight and where it will have lim- ited exposure to reflected sunlight. If possible, place the sensor at least 5' (1.5 m) from any surface which is exposed to direct sunlight.
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Page 8: Test Transmission From The Proposed Mounting Location
Wireless Temp Page 8 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM ESTING RANSMISSION FROM ROPOSED OCATION It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before perma- nently mounting the temperature station. Place the shelter at the intended mounting site, or have someone hold it there, so you can walk around with the console/receiver for a few minutes. - Page 9 Wireless Temp Page 9 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM 3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts. 4. Place the second U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes at the bottom of the shelter. Put a flat washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut on each bolt end, and tighten the hex nuts.
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Page 10: A Note On Securing Cables
Wireless Temp Page 10 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM OTE ON ECURING ABLES To prevent fraying or cutting of cables, secure them so they will not whip about in the wind. Secure a cable to a metal pole by wrapping electrical tape around them both. - Page 11 Wireless Temp Page 11 Thursday, December 7, 2000 2:09 PM PECIFICATIONS Temperature range: –40 to 140° Fahrenheit (–40 to 60° Celsius) Wireless transmission frequency: 916.5 MHz 868.35 MHz for overseas version – Product # includes “XA” Transmitter ID codes: 8 user-selectable License: low power (less than 1 mW), no license required Primary power input: CR-123A 3-volt lithium battery Secondary (backup) power: Optional Vantage Pro AC power adapter...
- 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 Instru- ments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Numbers: 6370 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.139...