Preparing The Iss For Installation - DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Installation Manual

Preparing the ISS for Installation

Once all the sensors have been connected and communication between the ISS and
the console has been successfully established, continue to prepare the ISS unit for
installation. The steps for preparing the ISS for installation are as follows.
• Close the SIM Box
• Prepare the Solar Panel
• Prepare the Rain Collector
• Site the ISS and Anemometer
Close the SIM Box
To close the SIM box and continue assembling the ISS:
1. If the solar panel wire was disconnected during ISS assembly, reconnect the wire
on the SIM box cover to the solar panel tab on the SIM board.
Note: See "SIM Board Display and Contents" on page 29 for information on locating the solar panel tab.
2. Find the two raised alignment indica-
tor lines on both the SIM box and the
SIM box cover. Match these alignment
indicators as you place the cover
against the box.
3. Slide the cover down until it snaps
securely in place.
Prepare the Rain Collector
The tipping bucket is secured at the factory to protect it from
damage during shipping. To use the ISS properly, the bucket
must be released. To release the bucket:
1. Remove the rain collector cone from the ISS base by rotating
the cone counter-clockwise. When the cone's latches line up
with openings in the base, lift the cone off the ISS base.
When new, the cone fits tightly in the base and may require
extra pressure to remove. Steady the ISS base between your
knees when removing the cone.
Twist to Open
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