Console Installation; Powering Your Vantage Pro - DAVIS Vantage Pro Console Manual

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The Vantage Pro console is designed to give extremely accurate readings. As
with any precision instrument, use care in its assembly and handling. Although
installing the console is relatively simple, following the steps outlined in this
chapter and assembling the Vantage Pro correctly from the start will ensure
that you enjoy all of its features with a minimum of time and effort.
• WARNING: The Vantage Pro system uses power differenly from the way older Davis stations did. Use only
a Davis Vantage Pro AC power adapter. Using an older Davis adapter will damage your Vantage Pro!

Powering your Vantage Pro

• Cabled Console
Because the cabled Vantage Pro console supplies power to the ISS
through the connecting cable, you must use the AC power adapter or the
optional Car/Boat/RV Lighter Cord to supply primary power. The three
C-cell batteries provide backup power during outages. They will operate
the station for four to six weeks.
• Wireless Console
The wireless Vantage Pro console does not require the use of the AC
adapter, although you may use the included adapter if you wish. The
three C-cell batteries should power your wireless console/receiver for
approximately one year. We do not recommend using rechargeable
NiCad batteries, because they will not last as long.
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