DAVIS vantage pro 2 User Manual

Connecting a Davis Vantage Pro 2 or Vue to Weather Underground Using a
Weatherlink IP Device
Complete installation of your weather station.
● Davis Support installation diagrams and instructions
Connect the Weatherlink IP device to the Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro 2
console.
Connect the Weatherlink IP to the Internet (plug it in to your router).
● Installation diagram for Vantage Pro 2.
● Installation diagram for Vantage Vue.
Create a free Weatherlink account at www.weatherlink.com.
Click the Add Devices button at the top right corner of the
Weatherlink website.
On the device menu, click the Install button in the
WeatherlinkIP section.
Enter your Station Name. Select the weather station Model. Identify your
Station Usage. Enter your Device ID. Enter your device Key.
● Both the Device ID (DID) and Key are found on the sticker attached to the Weatherlink IP device.
Confirm your station is communication with the Weatherlink website.
● Verify data appears on the website.
● Helpful Tip:  If no data appears, power cycle the display console after connecting the Weatherlink
IP device.

DAVIS vantage pro 2 Specifications

General

Barometric Pressure Range	16.00 to 32.50 inHg (540 to 1100 hPa)
Wind Direction Range	0 to 360°
Wind Direction Resolution	1°
Solar Radiation Sensor Range	0 to 1800 W/m²
UV Index Range	0 to 16
Rainfall Resolution	0.01 inch (0.2 mm)
Console Display	LCD with backlight
Wind Direction Accuracy	±3°
Wireless Transmission Range	Up to 1000 feet (300 m)
Temperature Range	-40 to 150°F (-40 to 65°C)
Humidity Range	0% to 100%
Rain Collector	0.01" per tip (0.2 mm)
Wind Speed Range	0 to 200 mph (0 to 322 km/h)
Update Interval	2.5 seconds
Wind Speed Accuracy	±5%
Temperature Accuracy	±1°F (±0.5°C)
Humidity Accuracy	±3%
Rain Measurement Accuracy	±4% of total or ±0.01 inch (0.2 mm) per tip
Barometric Pressure Accuracy	±0.03 inHg (±1 hPa)
Solar Radiation Sensor Accuracy	±5%
UV Index Accuracy	±5%
Power Supply	Console: 3 C batteries or AC adapter; Integrated Sensor Suite: Solar-powered with battery backup
Battery Life	Up to 1 year (with batteries only)
Operating Temperature Range	Console: +32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C); Integrated Sensor Suite: -40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C)

Summary

Connecting Davis Station to Weather Underground

Initial Device and Network Setup

Complete station installation, connect Weatherlink IP to console and internet router.

Weatherlink Account Configuration

Create account, add devices, install IP device, and configure station details.

Confirm Weatherlink Communication

Confirm station is communicating with the Weatherlink website.

Weather Underground Setup and Integration

Create Weather Underground Account

Create a free account on the Weather Underground website.

Connect Weather Station to Weather Underground

Select 'Connect a Weather Station' and add a new PWS.

Verify Location and Submit Station Data

Identify location, verify it, and submit required information.

Final Upload and Verification

Configure Upload Settings

Return to Weatherlink, click Share & Uploads, select Weather Underground.

Upload Station Information

Enter necessary information and click Upload.

Verify Data Transmission

Navigate to Weather Underground to verify station communication.