Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Console Manual

Vantage Pro Options
2
Console Modes
The console operates in five basic modes: Setup, Current Weather, Highs
and Lows, Alarm, and Graph. Each mode lets you to access a different set
of console functions or to display a different aspect of your weather data.
Vantage Pro Options
Optional Sensors
Vantage Pro2 stations are extremely flexible. Use the following optional
sensors and wireless stations to enhance the weather monitoring capabili-
ties of your Vantage Pro2. See our website for complete details:
www.davisnet.com.
Note: Optional wireless stations can only be used with Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations.
Optional WeatherLink
®
Software
The WeatherLink software and data logger connect your Vantage Pro2 sta-
tion directly to a computer, providing enhanced weather monitoring capa-
bilities and powerful internet features. The WeatherLink data logger fits
neatly on the console and stores weather data even when the computer is
turned off.
Optional Sensor and Stations Description
Wireless Weather Envoy (#6316)
Performs much of the same functions as a Vantage Pro2
console, but without a display. Use Envoy to interface your
wireless station to a computer when you’d rather place the
console in another location for viewing weather conditions
Anemometer Transmitter Kit
(#6332)
Provides more flexible anemometer placement for wireless
stations.
Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station (#6345)
Measures and transmits leaf wetness, soil moisture and
temperature data. For use with GLOBE.
Wireless Temperature Station
(#6372)
Measures and transmits temperature data.
Wireless Temperature/Humidity
Station (#6382)
Measures and transmits air temperature and humidity data.
Solar Radiation Sensor (# 6452)
Measures solar radiation. Required for calculating
evapotranspiration (ET). Available for cabled and wireless
stations. Requires Sensor Mounting Shelf (#6672).
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Sensor
(#6490)
Measures UV radiation. Required for calculating the UV dose.
Available for Cabled and Wireless stations. Requires Sensor
Mounting Shelf (#6672).
WeatherLink Option Description
WeatherLink for Windows, USB
connection (#6150USB)
Includes WeatherLink software and USB data logger. Allows
you to save and view your weather data on your PC.
WeatherLink for Windows, serial
connection (6150SER)
Includes WeatherLink software and serial data logger.
Allows you to save and view your weather data on your PC.
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Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Specifications

General

Update Interval	2.5 seconds
Wind Direction Resolution	1°
Wind Direction Range	0 to 360°
Rain Collector	Self-emptying tipping bucket
UV Index Range	0 to 16
Solar Radiation Range	0 to 1800 W/m²
Console Display	LCD with backlight
Wireless Transmission Range	1000 feet (300 meters) line of sight
Temperature Range	-40 to 150 °F (-40 to 65 °C)
Humidity Range	1 to 100%
Barometric Pressure Range	16.00 to 32.50 inHg (540 to 1100 hPa)
Wind Speed Range	0 to 200 mph (0 to 322 km/h)
Rain Collector Size	0.01 inch (0.2 mm) resolution
Rain Measurement Accuracy	±4% at rates up to 2 in/hr (50 mm/hr)
Power Supply	Solar-powered with battery backup
Console Power Supply	AC adapter or 3 C batteries