DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Console Manual

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Chapter 1
Welcome to Vantage Pro2™
Welcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station console. The console dis-
plays and records your station’s weather data, provides graph and alarm func-
tions, and interfaces to a computer using our optional WeatherLink software.
Vantage Pro2 stations are available in two basic versions: Cabled and Wire-
less. A Cabled Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from the
Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to the console using a straight-through four-con-
ductor cable. A Wireless Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data
from the ISS to the console via a low-power radio. Wireless stations can also
collect data from the optional Vantage Pro2 sensors. See “Optional Sensors”
on page 2.
The Vantage Pro2 Quick Reference Guide included with your station provides
an easy to use reference for most console functions.
Console Features
Keyboard & Display
The keyboard lets you view current and historical data, set and clear alarms,
change station models, enter calibration numbers, set up and view graphs,
select sensors, and read the forecast. The keyboard consists of 12 command
keys located next to the screen display and four navigation keys located below
the command keys.
A weather variable or console command is printed on each com-
mand key. Just press a key to select the variable or function printed
on that key.
Each command key also has a secondary function which is printed
above the key on the console case. To select the secondary func-
tion, press and release 2ND (on the front of the console, upper right
corner) and then immediately press the key for that function.
Note: After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays above the barometer reading on the
screen for three seconds. All secondary key functions are enabled during this time.
Keys resume normal operation after the icon disappears.
The up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow navigation
keys are used to select command options, adjust values, and to pro-
vide additional functions when used in combination with a com-
mand key.
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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