DAVIS Vantage Vue User Manual

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Combination Network (Multiple Transmitters/
Repeaters) Installation
A multiple transmitter/multiple repeater installation can take place any number of ways
with some repeaters receiving both repeaters and transmitters.
This section covers the additional steps necessary to get multiple repeaters set up and
listening to multiple transmitters.
Note: There are restrictions to the numbers and types of transmitters allowed in a Combination Network
Installation. See “Maximum Number of Transmitters in a Network” on page 9 for transmitter limitations.
See See “Combination Network Configurations” on page 9 for limitations in a combination network.
Verifying/Changing Repeater IDs
A
combination network installation requires that the first repeater, the repeater closest to
the first transmitter in the network, must have the repeater ID of A. The next repeater in
the chain must be have the repeater ID of B. The repeater that is set to the default ID of A
looks for and acquires signals only from stations. The repeater with ID B looks for a
repeater with the ID of A, in addition to any stations it is programmed to receive, and so
on down the line.
To set the repeater IDs for all of the repeaters in the network:
1. Identify the repeater that should be the first repeater in the network.
2. Verify that the repeater DIP switches are set to the default ID of A (all DIP switches on
the OFF position).
3. Identify the next repeater in the network and open it.
4. Change the Repeater ID to B. See the table marked “Repeater ID DIP Switch
Positions” on page 18.
5. Continue setting repeater IDs for each repeater.
Verifying Communication with Multiple Transmitters
Note: All stations in the network must have a unique ID.
1. Record all the transmitter IDs the wireless repeater(s) will repeat. Use the
“Transmitter and Repeater ID Worksheet” on the inside of the front cover to record the
transmitter IDs used. See “Verify Transmitter ID” on page 12 for information on
determining the transmitter ID for all stations in the network.
2. On the Transmitter ID switch on the first repeater (repeater A), turn on all the
Transmitter IDs you want repeater A to acquire.

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