Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Console Manual

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2. Ensure that the ISS cable is not twisted through the access port.
Note: The ISS must be assembled and connected to the console so that it is receiving
power before the console connection can be tested.
Once the console and ISS are both powered up, cable connection should be
tested and established.
Once the console is powered, it automatically enters Setup Mode. You can
step through the Setup Mode options, or exit the Setup Mode to test the
connection and sensor readings in Current Weather Mode. See “Setup
Mode” on page 9 for Setup Mode options. See “Current Weather Mode” on
page 20 for viewing and verifying current weather data coming from the
cabled console.
To verify that the console is receiving data from the ISS through the con-
sole connection, see “Cabled ISS Assembly” in the Integrated Sensor Suite
Installation Manual.
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You should place the console in a location where the keyboard is easily
accessible and the display is easy to read. For more accurate readings, fol-
low these suggestions.
• Avoid placing the console in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneous
inside temperature and humidity readings and may damage to the unit.
• Avoid placing the console near radiators or heating/air conditioning
ducts.
• If you are mounting the console on a wall, choose an interior wall.
Avoid exterior walls that tend to heat up or cool down depending on the
weather.
• If you have a wireless console, be aware of possible interference from
cordless phones or other devices. To prevent interference, maintain a
distance of 10 feet between the Vantage Pro2 console and a cordless
phone (handset and base).
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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