DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Plus User Manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome to Vantage Pro2................................................................................ 1
Console Features ..........................................................................................2
Vantage Pro2 Options ..................................................................................3
Installing the Console ......................................................................................5
Powering the Console ..................................................................................5
Installing the AC Power Adapter .................................................................5
Installing Batteries .......................................................................................6
Connecting Cabled Stations .........................................................................7
Console Location .........................................................................................7
Using Your Weather Station ........................................................................11
Setup Mode ................................................................................................11
Screens 1 & 2: Active Transmitters & Configuring Transmitter IDs.................. 12
Screen 3: Retransmit............................................................................................ 13
Screens 4, 5 & 6: Time & Date; Latitude & Longitude....................................... 14
Screen 7: Time Zone............................................................................................ 15
Screens 8 & 9: Daylight Saving Time Settings & Status .................................... 16
Screen 10: Elevation ............................................................................................ 16
Screens 11 & 12: Wind Cup Size & Rain Collector............................................ 17
Screens 13 & 14: Rain Season & Serial Baud Rate............................................. 18
Current Weather Mode ...............................................................................20
Selecting Units of Measure ........................................................................20
Displaying the Forecast .............................................................................26
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables .............................................26
Highs and Lows Mode ...............................................................................29
Alarm Mode ...............................................................................................30
Graph Mode ...............................................................................................33
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..............................................................36
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................36
Console Diagnostic Mode ..........................................................................38
Console Maintenance .................................................................................42
One Year Limited Warranty ......................................................................42
Appendix A: Weather Data ..........................................................................43
Appendix B: Specifications ........................................................................... 49
Console Specifications ...........................................................................49
Wireless Communication Specifications ...............................................49
Console Data Display Specifications .....................................................50
Weather Data Specifications ..................................................................51
Appendix C: Wireless Repeater Configuration .......................................... 53
Vantage Pro2 Console Icons .........................................................Back Cover
Contacting Davis Technical Support ...........................................Back Cover

DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Plus Specifications

General

Brand	DAVIS
Model	Vantage Pro2 Plus
Category	Weather Station
Language	English