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DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Vantage Pro2 Weather Envoy Manual ™ ™ For Vantage Pro2 , Vantage Pro2 Plus , and Vantage Vue Weather Stations ® Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Program Problems ........19 Contacting Davis Technical Support ..... 20 Appendix A: Weather Data .

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Weather Envoy

    Two #6 x 1'' screws for wall mounting • AC-power adapter Required for Operation You will also need the following Davis weather products to use your Envoy: All Weather Envoys: • Any version of WeatherLink for Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue, Windows version 5.2 or later (#6510USB, 6510SER, 6540, 6544, 6550, 6555, 6560),...

  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Hardware Installation The Weather Envoy can be installed and connected to a computer via USB, serial or remote connection to a computer via a modem. It can also be connected via a router using WeatherLink IP (# 6555). Local Connection Windows Computer Requirements WeatherLink is compatible with computers using a USB, serial port or IP connection running the following platforms: Windows XP, Vista, or 7.
  • Page 5 Install the Data Logger CAUTION: Plugging or unplugging the data logger while power is applied to the Envoy can lock up or damage the logger. The WeatherLink data logger must be installed before you install the batteries or plug in the AC power adapter. Note: Make sure the logger is plugged in firmly and completely.
  • Page 6 Install the Data Logger 3. Carefully insert the data logger (Serial, USB or IP) into the connector slot, making sure to push the data logger firmly into place. Data Logger Serial Data Logger Data Logger Data Logger Cable Channel Cable Channel WeatherLinkIP Data Logger Data Logger...

  • Page 7: Install The Batteries

    If you do not hear two beeps, check your battery orientation and reinstall the batteries. If you hear no beeps again, please contact Davis Instruments Technical Support. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 20.
  • Page 8 Optional: Adding an External Temperature Probe (Wireless Envoy Only) 1. Locate the power adapter jack on the end of the Envoy case. It’s next to the data logger output cable. RJ Jack Insert Power RJ Connector Adaper from Cabled ISS or Plug and rotate Optional External to fit...
  • Page 9 Optional: Adding an External Temperature Probe (Wireless Envoy Only) two models: 6475 (with stainless steel housing) or 6477 (with durable plastic housing). Simply plug the RJ connector of the temperature probe into the RJ jack on the Envoy. External Jack Temperature Sensor Connector...

  • Page 10: Mount Your Weather Envoy

    Mount Your Weather Envoy Mount Your Weather Envoy You can place your Envoy on your desktop, install it on a wall near your com- puter, or install it with the optional Multi-Purpose Shelter (7728). Here are some guidelines for placing your Weather Envoy. Envoy Location You should place the Envoy in a location where it is easily accessible and can be easily connected to a computer (or router if using WeatherLinkIP).
  • Page 11 Mount Your Weather Envoy The screws should be 3.25 (82.5 mm) apart and lined up vertically. 3. Drill the marked locations with a 3/32 7/64 (2.2 to 2.7 mm) drill bit. 4. Drive the two #6 x 1 (3.5 mm x 25 mm) Drill 3/32"...

  • Page 12: Local Computer Installation

    Weather Envoy and a computer. Additional setup not described in this manual is required for all Weather Envoy, Vantage Pro and Vantage Pro2 consoles. See the WeatherLink Getting Started Guide for complete instructions on connecting the data logger to your computer.
  • Page 13 Local Computer Installation 4. Locate a free Ethernet port on your broadband or DSL router and connect the cable to the port. 5. Reconnect the AC adapter. Note: An Envoy using a WeatherLinkIP data logger requires use of the AC-power adapter. Battery power can be used for short-term backup power in the event of a power outage, but an Envoy with WeatherLinkIP should use the AC-power adapter as its main source of power.
  • Page 14 DB9 adapter to the port, then connect the 8’ cable to the adapter. 2. Plug the short cable coming from the data logger into the 8' cable. The connection between the Envoy and the computer can be extended up to 40’ (12m) using a Davis Standard 4-conductor extension cable (#7876- 040). Note: Do not attempt to use more than 40' of extension cable, or the data logger may have difficulty communicating with the computer.

  • Page 15: Software Installation And Setup

    Weather Envoy, and Vantage Pro2 consoles. See WeatherLink Online Help for complete setup instructions. Note: If you are installing a Davis specialized data logger (6540, 6544, 6550,6560) please see the included addendum for complete installation instructions. Installing the Software Windows Computer Using USB, Serial, or IP Connection Follow the steps below to install the WeatherLink software.
  • Page 16 Running the Software To set transceiver options: 1. Select Set Transceiver from the Setup menu. The Set Transceiver dialog box displays. 2. Select a Station Type for each of the possible 8 transmitter IDs (“channels”) the Envoy may be receiving. See the WeatherLink Online Help System for more information on configuring the stations, the retransmit feature, and configuring the Envoy for using repeaters.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    ® about WeatherLink and the Weather Envoy. Please consult this guide and the WeatherLink software Help before contacting Davis. Please see Contacting Davis Technical Support on page 20 for more information. Communications Problems If you are having trouble establishing communication between Weather- Link and the Weather Envoy, start by checking the Enovy’s own diagnos-...
  • Page 18 Communications Problems • If the port settings or the loopback process identifies a serial port other than the one selected, try again using that port. 1. If necessary, disconnect the cable from the blue serial adapter. 2. Insert the loopback connector into the adapter. 3.
  • Page 19 Communications Problems Note: Contact your PC vendor or technical support for more information on device difficulties. • Hardware device conflict—Check the Device Manager tab in the Windows System Properties dialog box to ensure that Windows recog- nizes the selected COM port. Consult your computer’s documentation to see how to access the System Properties dialog box.
  • Page 20 Communications Problems Troubleshooting WeatherLinkIP Communication Note: An Envoy using a WeatherLinkIP data logger requires use of the AC-power adapter. Battery power can be used for short-term backup power in the event of a power outage, but an Envoy with WeatherLinkIP should use the AC-power adapter as its main source of power.

  • Page 21: Program Problems

    WeatherLink says “No new data to download” but I know there’s data there. What can I do? The Vantage Pro2 system is smart enough to send only data it hasn’t already sent to the computer. So, when you initiate a new download, the program will retrieve the first record after the last record shown in the WeatherLink’s...

  • Page 22: Contacting Davis Technical Support

    Contacting Davis Technical Support If you have questions about the Envoy, or encounter problems installing or operating the Envoy, please contact Davis Technical Support. (510) 732-7814 – Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. (510) 670-0589 – Technical Support Fax.

  • Page 23: Appendix A: Weather Data

    Appendix A: Weather Data Refer to this appendix to learn more about the weather variables measured and/or calculated by the Weather Envoy, by the Vantage Pro2 Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS), and by the optional Vantage Pro2 sensors. Each section includes a brief discussion of the weather condition and a listing of the various ways in which the unit displays or stores that condition.
  • Page 24 Heat Index The Heat Index uses the temperature and the relative humidity to determine how hot the air actually “feels.” When humidity is low, the apparent temperature will be lower than the air temperature, since perspiration evaporates rapidly to cool the body. However, when humidity is high (i.e., the air is saturated with water vapor) the apparent temperature “feels”...

  • Page 25: Barometric Pressure

    In reality, the Vantage Pro2 measures atmospheric pressure. When you enter your location’s altitude in Setup Mode, the Vantage Pro2 stores the necessary offset value to consistently translate atmospheric pressure into barometric pressure. Barometric pressure also changes with local weather conditions, making barometric pressure an extremely important and useful weather forecasting tool.

  • Page 26: Solar Radiation

    (W/m UV (Ultra Violet) Radiation Note: Requires optional UV sensor (#6490, included on Vantage Pro2 Plus weather stations). Energy from the sun reaches the earth as visible, infrared, and ultraviolet (UV) rays. Exposure to UV rays can cause numerous health problems, such as sunburn, skin cancer, skin aging, cataracts, and can suppress the immune system.
  • Page 27 A-1: EPA S A-2: E ABLE HOTOTYPES ABLE NVIRONMENT ANADA Skin Phototype Skin color Tanning & Sunburn history 1 - Never tans, Pale or milky white; Develops red sunburn; painful always burns alabaster swelling, skin peels Usually burns, pinkish or red coloring 2 - Sometimes Very light brown;...
  • Page 28 UV Dose that Causes Sunburn All Burn Some Burn 120 mJ/cm UV Dose (MEDs) UV Dose and Sunburn - Use this plot to estimate the MED dose leading to sunburn. A person with Type II (Environment Canada) skin type might choose 0.75 MED as the maximum for the day;...

  • Page 29: Leaf Wetness

    EvapoTranspiration (ET) Note: Requires optional solar radiation sensor (#6450, included on Vantage Pro2 or Van- tage Pro2 Plus weather stations). EvapoTranspiration (ET) is a measurement of the amount of water vapor returned to the air in a given area. It combines the amount of water vapor...

  • Page 30: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications General Operating Temperature... .+0° to +140°F (-18° to +60°C) Storage Temperature ... . .-22° to +158°F (-30° to +70°C) Current Draw, Wireless .
  • Page 31 Barometric Pressure (sensor located in Envoy) Resolution and Units ..0.01" Hg, 0.1 mm Hg, 0.1 hPa/mb (user- selectable) Corrected Range ... . .26.00" to 32.00" Hg, 660.0 to 810.0 mm Hg, 880.0 to 1080.0 hPa/mb Uncorrected Range .
  • Page 32 WeatherLink Tool bar Icons Open Bulletin Plot Yearly Alarm Online View Station Window Window Rainfall Indication (Hang Up) Help Strip Chart Database This Month’s Print Exit Download Window Window NOAA Summary Window Program Hot Keys Strip Chart Window ESC..Halt Redraw Main Program Window Ctrl-M .

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