DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Console Manual

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Table of Contents
Welcome to Vantage Pro2™................................................................................ 1
Console Features............................................................................................. 1
Vantage Pro 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............................................................................. 19
Displaying the Forecast .................................................................................. 24
Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & Sunset................................................ 24
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables .................................................. 24
Highs and Lows Mode.................................................................................... 27
Alarm Mode.................................................................................................... 29
Graph Mode.................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting and Maintenance....................................................................... 34
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ 34
Console Diagnostic Screens ........................................................................... 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 Vantage Pro2 Specifications

General

Update Interval	2.5 seconds
Temperature Accuracy	±1°F (±0.5°C)
Barometric Pressure Range	16.00 to 32.50 inHg (540 to 1100 hPa)
Rain Collector Type	Tipping bucket
Wind Speed Range	0 to 200 mph (0 to 322 km/h)
Wind Speed Accuracy	±2 mph (±3 km/h) or ±5%, whichever is greater
Wind Direction Resolution	1°
Wind Direction Accuracy	±3°
Solar Radiation Range	0 to 1800 W/m²
Solar Radiation Sensor Accuracy	±5%
UV Index Range	0 to 16
UV Index Accuracy	±5%
Wireless Transmission Range	Up to 1000 ft (300 m)
Temperature Range	-40°F to +150°F (-40°C to +65°C)
Humidity Range	0 to 100%
Humidity Accuracy	±3%
Rain Collector Resolution	0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Rain Measurement Accuracy	±4%
Wind Direction Range	0 to 360°
Power Supply	Solar powered with battery backup