DAVIS Vantage Vue Manual

Communications Problems
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• If the port settings or the loopback process identifies a serial port other
than the one selected, try again using that port.
1. If necessary, disconnect the cable from the blue serial adapter.
2. Insert the loopback connector into the adapter.
3. Select Communications Port from the Setup menu.
The Communications Port dialog box displays.
4. Click Loopback.
The software searches all standard ports and displays the COM port
number where the loopback connector is located.
The correct COM port is automatically selected
in the Communications Port dialog box. If the
loopback connector is not found on any COM
port, your serial port may not be working. If a
connection still does not exist or if the loopback
test identifies the same serial port you have
selected, eliminate the following possibilities:

DAVIS Vantage Vue Specifications

General

Wind Speed Range	2 to 150 mph (3 to 241 km/h)
Rain Collector Resolution	0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Rain Collector Type	Tipping bucket
Update Interval	2.5 seconds
Temperature Accuracy	±1°F (±0.5°C)
Humidity Accuracy	±3%
Wireless Transmission Range	up to 1000 ft (300 m)
Humidity Range	1 to 100% RH
Wind Direction	0 to 360°
Wind Direction Accuracy	±3°
Power Supply	Solar-powered with battery backup
Console Display	LCD with backlight
Power (Console)	3 C batteries or AC adapter
Wind Speed Accuracy	±2 mph (±3 km/h) or ±5%, whichever is greater
Solar Radiation Sensor	Not included
UV Sensor	Not included
Rain Measurement Accuracy	±4% at rates up to 2 in (50 mm) per hour