Davis Instruments Vantage VUE Console Manual

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Forecast
Forecast
The forecast icons show what weather conditions may occur within the next 12 hours.
The console generates a weather forecast based on the barometric reading and trend;
wind speed and direction; rainfall; temperature; humidity; latitude and longitude;
and time of year. The forecast is updated once an hour, on the hour and requires three
hours of data. Predictions are made for cloud cover and the likelihood of
precipitation.
Wind
The anemometer measures wind speed and direction, and is part of the Integrated
Sensor Suite (ISS). The console calculates a 2-minute average wind speed, a 10-minute
average wind speed and 10-minute dominant wind direction. The 2- and10-minute
average wind speed are displayed in the Weather Center whenever wind has been
selected on the console. The last six 10-minute dominant wind directions are included
in the compass rose wind display.
Forecast Icon Description of Forecasted Weather
Mostly clear
Partly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
Rain likely
Snow likely
Rain possible but not likely
Snow possible but not likely
Rain, freezing rain, sleet and/or snow
likely
Rain, freezing rain, sleet and/or snow
possible but not likely

Davis Instruments Vantage VUE Specifications

General

Console Display Type	LCD
Wind Direction Range	0 to 360°
Wind Direction Accuracy	±3°
Temperature Accuracy	±1°F (±0.5°C)
Humidity Accuracy	±3%
Solar Radiation Range	0 to 1800 W/m²
Solar Radiation Accuracy	±5%
UV Index Range	0 to 16
Wireless Transmission Range	1000 feet (300 meters)
Update Interval	2.5 seconds
Temperature Range	-40°F to +150°F (-40°C to +65°C)
Humidity Range	0 to 100% RH
Rain Collector Resolution	0.01 inches (0.2 mm)
Wind Direction Resolution	1°
Power Source (Integrated Sensor Suite)	Solar panel with battery backup
Power Source (Console)	AC adapter or 3 C batteries
Wind Speed Accuracy	±2 mph (±3 kph) or ±5%, whichever is greater
Rainfall Accuracy	±4%
Operating Temperature	-40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C)
Wind Speed Range	0 to 150 mph (0 to 241 km/h, 0 to 67 m/s)