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DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite User Manual

DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite
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Integrated
Sensor Suite
USER
USER
MANUAL
MANUAL
Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisinstruments.com
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For Vantage Pro2 , Vantage Pro2 GroWeather
and Vantage Pro2 Plus
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DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Sensor Suite Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wind Direction Range0° to 360°
Wind Direction Resolution
Sensor TypeIntegrated sensor suite
Temperature Range-40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +150°F)
Humidity Range0% to 100%
Wind Speed0 to 200 mph (0 to 322 km/h)
Rainfall Resolution0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Rain Collector Resolution0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Solar Radiation0 to 1800 W/m²
UV Index0 to 16
Data TransmissionWireless
Wireless RangeUp to 1000 feet (300 meters)
Power SourceSolar panel with battery backup
Operating Temperature-40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +150°F)

Summary

Prepare the Sensor Suite for Installation

Assemble the Anemometer

Instructions for assembling the anemometer arm to the base.

Attach the Wind Cups

Steps for attaching the wind cups to the anemometer and ensuring they spin freely.

Check Sensor Interface Connections and Connect Anemometer Cable

Open the Transmitter Shelter

Step-by-step guide to opening the transmitter shelter to access the sensor interface.

Check Factory-Installed Sensor Connections

Connect Anemometer Cable to Sensor Interface

Instructions for connecting the anemometer cable to the sensor interface module.

Cabled Sensor Suite Assembly

Apply Power and Verify Communication

Details how to power the sensor suite and verify data communication with the console.

Verify Data from Sensor Suite Sensors

Troubleshooting Cabled Sensor Suite Communication

Wireless Sensor Suite Assembly

Applying Power to Wireless Sensor Suite

Instructions for applying power to the wireless sensor suite, including battery insertion.

Verifying Communication with Console

Steps to verify wireless communication between the sensor suite and the console.

Verifying Data from Sensor Suite Sensors

Troubleshooting Wireless Sensor Suite Reception

Plan the Sensor Suite Installation

Anemometer Siting Guidelines

Testing Wireless Transmission at Sensor Suite Location

Install the Sensor Suite

Orient the Wind Vane

Install Rain Collector Mounting Base

Option 2: Install Sensor Suite Only

Option 3: Install Anemometer Only

Finish the Installation

Level the Solar and UV Sensors

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintaining the Radiation Shield

Maintaining 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield

Maintaining the Rain Collector Cone

Troubleshooting

Sensor Functions Intermittently

Guidance on checking connections and troubleshooting intermittent sensor readings.

Contacting Technical Support

Appendix

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for cabled and wireless sensor suites, and fan features.

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