DAVIS Vantage Vue User Manual

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Appendix A
Specifications
Complete specifications for all of the Vantage Pro2 weather products as well as the
wireless repeater are available in the Weather Support section of our website:
General
Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40 to 150° Fahrenheit (-40 to 65° Celsius)
Non-Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . -40 to 150° Fahrenheit (-40 to 65° Celsius)
Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 mA at 4-6 VDC
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR 123A 3-volt lithium battery
Battery Life Estimates (with no solar or AC power input):
*Both received directly by the repeater and those IDs repeated from the previous repeater in a chain
Note: Battery life in excess of two years is expected with normal solar input.
Solar Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Watts
Alternate Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC power adapter
Housing Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant PVC plastic
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25'' x 2.25” x 7.88'' (159 mm x 57 mm x 200 mm)
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.188 lb. (.539 kg)
Transmit Interval
Repeater Transmit Interval . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5625 - 3.0000 seconds per ID.
Wireless Communication (US models)
Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . . . 902-928 MHz FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread
Spectrum)
ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902-928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified low power,
less than 8 mW, no license required
Range
Line of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 1000 feet (300 m)
Through Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical 200 to 400 feet (75 to 150 m)
Wireless Communication (OV, EU, UK models)
Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . . . 868.0 -868.6 MHz FHSS, power output less than
10mW
ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Range
Line of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 1000 feet (300 m)
Through Walls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical 200 to 400 feet (75 to 150 m)
# of IDs* Estimated Life Expectancy (Months)
14
4 1.5
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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