DAVIS Vantage Pro2 Installation Instructions Addendum

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Integrated Sensor Suite with
Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
For Vantage Pro2™ and Vantage Pro2 Plus™
Installation Instructions Addendum
The Vantage Pro2™ Integrated Sensor Suite
(ISS) with the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
uses a combination of fan-aspiration and
shielding to minimize temperature measurement
errors due to the effects of solar radiation.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Addendum
Overview
This addendum provides additional information
specific to the installation and use of ISS models
containing the fan-aspirated radiation shield
only, and is intended to be used in conjunction with the “Integrated Sensor
Suite Installation Manual.”
The table below shows the location of the information required to install
and maintain your Fan-Aspirated ISS system.
Section/Procedure
In This
Addendum
In the ISS
Installation
Manual
Tools for Setup X
Preparing the Anemometer X
Preparing the Rain Collector XX
Preparing the Radiation Shield X
Powering ISS and Testing Communications X
Powering and Testing the Fan X
Choosing a Site for the ISS X
Mounting the ISS X
Additional Mounting Options X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Maintenance X
Theory of Operation X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Troubleshooting X
Fan-Aspirated ISS Specifications X

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