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Appendix B: Specifications
General
Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . .+0° to +140°F (-18° to +60°C)
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . .-22° to +158°F (-30° to +70°C)
Current Draw, Wireless . . . . . . . . . . .0.90 mA average, 20 mA peak, (plus 0.125
mA for each optional wireless transmitter in
use) at 4 to 6 VDC
Current Draw, Cabled . . . . . . . . . . . .10 mA average, 15 mA peak at 4 to 6 VDC
AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 VDC, 200 mA, regulated
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 AA-cells
Battery Life, Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 4 months
Battery Life, Cabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 1 month
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Modular RJ-11
Cable Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-conductor, 26 AWG
Housing Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UV-resistant PVC plastic
Dimensions
Wireless (includes antenna) . . . .6.5" x 3.75" x 1.5" (165 mm x 95 mm x 38 mm)
Cabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5" x 3.75" x 1.5" (165 mm x 95 mm x 38 mm)
Weight (with batteries) . . . . . . . . . . . .0.58 lbs. (0.26 kg)
Communications (Wireless Models Only)
Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . .US Models: 902-928 MHz FHSS, Overseas
Models: 868.0 - 868.6 MHz FHSS.
ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902-928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified low power,
less than 8 mW, no license required
868.0 - 868.6 MHz FHSS. CE-certified, less
than 8 mW, no license required
Range: Line of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .up to 1000 feet (300 m)
Range: Through Walls . . . . . . . . . . . .200 to 400 feet (75 to 150 m)
Sensor Inputs
RF Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RC low-pass filter on each signal line
Sensor Outputs
Inside Temperature (sensor located in Envoy)
Resolution and Units . . . . . . . . . .Current Data: 0.1°F or 1°F or 0.1°C or 1°C
(user-selectable) Historical Data and Alarms:
1°F or 1°C (user-selectable)
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C)
Sensor Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . .±1°F (±0.5°C) up to 110°F (43°C), ±2°F
(±1°C) over 110°F (43°C)
Update Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 minute
Current Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instant Reading (user adjustable); Daily and
Monthly High and Low
Historical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hourly Readings; Daily and Monthly Highs
and Lows
Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .High and Low Thresholds from Instant
Reading

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