Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome to Vantage Pro2
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Console Features ....................................................................................................... 1
Vantage Pro2 Options ............................................................................................... 2
Installing the Console ......................................................................................................4
Powering the Console ............................................................................................... 4
Installing the AC Power Adapter .............................................................................. 4
Installing Batteries .................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Cabled Stations ...................................................................................... 5
Console Location ...................................................................................................... 6
Using Your Weather Station ............................................................................................9
Setup Mode ............................................................................................................... 9
Current Weather Mode ........................................................................................... 18
Selecting Units of Measure ..................................................................................... 18
Displaying the Forecast .......................................................................................... 24
Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & Sunset ....................................................... 24
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables .......................................................... 25
Highs and Lows Mode ............................................................................................ 27
Alarm Mode ............................................................................................................ 28
Graph Mode ............................................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................................................................34
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................... 34
Console Diagnostic Mode ...................................................................................... 36
Console Maintenance ............................................................................................. 40
One Year Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 40
Appendix A Weather Data .............................................................................................41
Appendix B Specifications .............................................................................................47
Console Specifications ........................................................................................... 47
Wireless Communication Specifications ................................................................ 47
Console Data Display Specifications ..................................................................... 48
Weather Data Specifications .................................................................................. 49
Appendix C Wireless Repeater Configuration ...............................................................51
Vantage Pro2 Console Icons ..........................................................................................53

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