DAVIS Vantage Vue User Manual

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Choosing Locations
Use the same location considerations for each repeater as you would for a single repeater
installation. See “Choosing a Location” on page 17 for mounting considerations and
limitations.
Testing Proposed Locations
After a suitable location has been chosen it is very important to test reception between the
stations, repeaters, and a console or Envoy before permanently mounting the repeater.
1. Place the repeater in the desired installation location.
2. Put the repeater back in test mode if test mode has been turned off. If the repeater
LEDs blink the normal light pattern, the repeater is successfully receiving a signal
from the station.
3. Repeat the process for every repeater in the network.
4. Once the console successfully receives a signal from the repeater, press WIND to see
the wind direction field. When the degree (º) symbol is visible in the center of the
wind compass rose, the strength of the signal coming from the transmitter to the
repeater is displayed. See “Network Signal Strength” on page 30 for more information
on this field and its importance.
Note: This signal strength is only displayed while the repeater in test mode.
5. Important: Turn off repeater DIP switch #4 once the test is complete, otherwise it
will significantly shorten battery life.

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