Davls Weather Station with Weather Link Console Instruction Manual
- September 5, 2024
- Davls
Table of Contents
Weather Station with Weather Link Console
Specifications
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Model: Vantage Vue Sensor Suite
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Components: Rain collector, temperature/humidity sensor,
anemometer, wind vane -
Transmission: Radio transmitter to WeatherLink Console or
WeatherLink Live -
Compatibility: Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Vue consoles, Davis
Weather Envoy, WeatherLink Live
Product Usage Instructions
1. Installation Process:
Follow these steps to install the Vantage Vue Sensor Suite:
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Identify a suitable outdoor location for the sensor suite
ensuring it has clear access to the sky. -
Mount the rain collector, temperature/humidity sensor,
anemometer, and wind vane as per the provided instructions. -
Secure the Sensor Interface Module (SIM) within the sensor
suite. -
Connect the SIM to a power source if required.
2. Data Transmission:
The sensor suite collects weather data and transmits it to
compatible consoles wirelessly. Follow these steps:
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Ensure the sensor suite is powered and transmitting data.
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Set up your WeatherLink Console or WeatherLink Live to receive
data from the sensor suite. -
Check for interference and adjust the positioning if needed for
optimal transmission.
3. Maintenance:
Regular maintenance will ensure accurate readings. Follow these
guidelines:
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Clean debris screens and sensors periodically to prevent any
obstructions. -
Check and replace batteries as needed.
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Inspect for any physical damage and address promptly.
FAQ
Q: How many consoles can the Vantage Vue sensor suite transmit
to?
A: The sensor suite can transmit to an unlimited number of
consoles.
Q: What should I do if I encounter interference with radio or
television reception?
A: Try adjusting the positioning of the equipment to minimize
interference. If the issue persists, contact customer service for
further assistance.
Sensor Suite Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Included Components and
Hardware ………………………………………………………..1
Vantage Vue Sensor Suite Components ………………………………………….1 Hardware
……………………………………………………………………………………2 Tools Needed ………………………………………………………………………………2
Preparing the Sensor Suite for Installation ………………………………………………..2 Attach the
Wind Cups to the Anemometer ……………………………………..3 Attach the Wind Vane
………………………………………………………………….3 Install the Rain Collector Tipping Spoon
Assembly………………………….4 Install the Debris Screen ……………………………………………………………….4
Install the Battery ………………………………………………………………………..4 Advanced Installations:
Confirm the Transmitter ID…………………………5 Advanced Installations: Set a New
Transmitter ID……………………………5 Verify Data from the Sensor Suite
…………………………………………………6 Installing the Sensor Suite ………………………………………………………………………7
Choosing a Location for the Sensor Suite ………………………………………..7 Sensor Suite
Installation Guidelines ……………………………………………….7 Mounting the Sensor Suite
…………………………………………………………….8 Finishing the Installation
…………………………………………………………….10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
………………………………………………………….11 Appendix A: Specifications
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FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC ID: IR2DWW6357
IC: 3788A-6357
Hereby, Davis Instruments declares that the radio equipment in this product
(models 6242EU, 6242UK, 6357OV) complies with the essential protection
requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The complete Declaration of Conformity is on our website at
https://www.davisinstruments.com/legal. RoHS
Compliant. Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual.
Document Number: 07395.607 Rev. A, 11/3/23 For Vantage Vue Weather Stations and Systems
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Vantage Vue®, Vantage Pro2TM, WeatherLink® and
Weather EnvoyTM are trademarks of Davis Instru-
ments Corp., Hayward, CA.
3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. 510-732-9229 · Fax: 510-732-9188
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2023. All rights reserved. Information in this document subject to change without notice. Davis Instruments Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified.
Introduction
The Vantage Vue® wireless sensor suite collects outside weather data and sends the data wirelessly to a WeatherLink Console via a low-power radio. The sensor suite is solarpowered and includes a battery back-up.
The Vantage Vue sensor suite contains a rain collector, temperature/humidity sensor, anemometer, and wind vane. The temperature/humidity sensor is mounted in a passive radiation shield to minimize the impact of solar radiation on sensor readings. The anemometer measures wind speed, and the wind vane measures wind direction.
The Sensor Interface Module (SIM) is housed within the sensor suite and comprises the “brains” of the Vantage Vue system and the radio transmitter. The SIM collects outside weather data from the sensor suite sensors and transmits that data to your WeatherLink Console or WeatherLink Live.
Note:
Your Vantage Vue sensor suite can transmit to an unlimited number of consoles, so you can purchase additional consoles to use in different rooms. It can also transmit to classic Davis Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Vue consoles, Davis Weather Envoy, as well as WeatherLink Live.
Included Components and Hardware
Vantage Vue Sensor Suite Components
Rain collector debris screen
Wind cups
Solar panel
Wind vane
Radiation shield
Tipping spoon (rain) assembly
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Hardware
Hardware included with the Vantage Vue sensor suite:
Tools Needed · Adjustable wrench or 7/16″ (11 mm)
wrench · Compass or local area map
U-Bolt
Backing plate 1/4″ lock washers
1/4″ hex nuts
Debris screen 0.05″ Allen wren
Note:
If any of the hardware components are missing or not included, contact Customer Service toll free at 1-800-678-3669 about receiving replacement hardware or other components.
Setup the WeatherLink Console
If you are using a WeatherLink Live or other Davis receiver, please refer to
your receiver manual to set it up.
1. Power the Console if it does not already have power. 2. Follow the prompts
on the WeatherLink Console to configure it to “listen” to your sensor
suite.
Tip:
The WeatherLink User Guide can be found on our in the support section
of our website at https://support.davisinstruments.com or by scanning this
code:
Preparing the Sensor Suite for Installation
Follow the steps in the order; each builds on tasks completed in previous
steps.
Note:
Use a clean, well-lit work table or work area to prepare the sensor suite for installation.
1. Attach the wind cups to the anemometer. 2. Attach the wind vane. 3.
Install the rain collector tipping spoon assembly. 4. Install the debris
screen in the rain collector. 5. Apply power from the sensor suite battery.
Additional steps for advanced set up:
· Verify transmitter ID · Change the transmitter ID for wireless
communication, if necessary 6. Verify data from the sensor suite.
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Attach the Wind Cups to the Anemometer
The Vantage Vue anemometer measures wind speed. The wind cups are mounted on
the anemometer shaft on the top of the sensor suite assembly.
1. Gently slide the wind cup assembly down onto the anemometer’s stainless
steel shaft as far as it will go, as shown.
2. Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw near the top of the
“hub” section of the wind cups, as shown. Ensure that the set screw is screwed
in fully and is tight.
3. Pull gently on the hub to ensure that the anemometer is securely fastened
to the shaft.
4. Spin the wind cups to make sure they spin freely.
Install cups onto stainless steel shaft.
Tighten set screw with Allen wrench.
Note:
If the wind cups don’t spin freely, loosen the set screw, remove the wind cups from the shaft, and repeat the installation steps.
Attach the Wind Vane
The Vantage Vue wind vane measures wind direction. The wind vane is mounted on
a stainless steel shaft on the opposite side of the sensor suite assembly from
the wind cups.
1. Hold the sensor suite assembly on its side with the anemometer and
radiation shields on your left, the wind vane shaft on your right and the wind
cups away from you.
2. When the sensor suite is held in this manner, the wind vane shaft is
horizontal, and will orient itself so that its flat side will be facing to the
right, as shown.
3. Holding the sensor suite assembly with your left hand, grasp the wind vane
with your right hand so that the “arrowhead” end is pointed down.
4. Gently slide the wind vane onto the wind vane shaft, rotating the wind
vane slightly left and right if necessary, until the end of the shaft is
visible and protrudes slightly from the bottom surface of the wind vane.
5. Secure the wind vane to the shaft by firmly tightening the wind vane set
screw with the Allen wrench provided.
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Install the Rain Collector Tipping Spoon Assembly
1. Locate the tipping spoon assembly slot on the underside of the sensor
suite base.
2. Insert the wider end of the tipping spoon assembly into the slot first,
sliding it under the raised lip of the slot.
3. Fit the narrow end into the slot and tighten the thumbscrew securely.
Tipping spoon assembly slot
Install the Debris Screen
Tipping spoon assembly
The Vantage Vue sensor suite rain collector debris screen captures debris that may otherwise clog your rain collector.
1. Locate the small black plastic sensor suite debris screen in your hardware package.
The debris screen has four small tabs that hold it in place in the base of the rain collector.
2. Holding the sensor suite assembly with one hand, and holding the debris screen by the top, press it into the opening in the rain collector until the tabs snap into the opening.
Apply Battery Power
The Vantage Vue sensor suite stores energy from
the solar panel for power at night. A 3-volt
lithium battery provides a backup power source.
The battery compartment is located on the
underside of the sensor suite base. The battery is
Pull tab
shipped installed in the battery compartment
with a battery pull tab to prevent battery power connection until set up.
1. Unscrew the thumbscrew to remove the
Transmitter ID Button
3-Volt Lithium Battery
(Factory-installed)
battery compartment door.
2. Hold the battery so it does not fall out and remove the battery pull tab.
Transmitter ID LED Battery compartment cover
To verify power, wait 30 seconds then push
and release the white transmitter ID button next to the battery compartment. The green
transmitter ID LED next to the battery compartment will illuminate when you press the
button.
Note:
Press the button once and release it. Do not press it multiple times or hold it down.
When you release the button, the LED will blink once (indicating transmitter
ID 1), then begin to flash every 2.5 seconds to show transmission of a data
packet. This flashing will stop within a few minutes to conserve battery life.
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
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Note:
If you have not already set up and powered your WeatherLink console, do so before continuing with the sensor suite installation. For best reception, the console and sensor suite should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) apart.
4. The WeatherLink Console or WeatherLink Live acquires the radio signal and populates data fields. This usually occurs quickly, but in some environmental conditions it can take up to 10 minutes.
Advanced Installations: Confirm the Transmitter ID of the sensor suite
In order to communicate, the console and sensor suite must have the same transmitter ID. At the factory, the ID is set to a default of ID 1. To confirm the transmitter ID of your Vantage Vue sensor suite:
1. Push and release the transmitter ID button once. It will illuminate and go
off when you release it.
2. After a short pause, it will blink one or more (up to 8) times. Note the
number of times the transmitter ID LED blinks, which indicates its transmitter
ID number.
Transmitter ID button
Transmitter ID LED
Unless you have intentionally changed your transmitter ID, the LED should blink one time because the default transmitter ID for the sensor suite is 1. If you have changed the ID, the LED should blink the number of times equal to the ID you have set (i.e., twice for an ID of 2, three times for an ID of 3, etc.).
After blinking the transmitter ID, the light will begin to flash every 2.5 seconds, indicating packet transmission.
Note:
If you hold the button too long and accidentally enter the “set new transmitter ID” mode when you did not want to, simply release the button and wait four seconds. As long as you do not press the button again, the original transmitter ID will remain in effect.
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Advanced Installations: Set a New Transmitter ID on the Sensor Suite
Note:
In most cases, it will not be necessary to change the transmitter ID. If it is necessary to change the transmitter ID, you must use the same ID for the sensor suite and console.
The Vantage Vue sensor suite transmits weather information to the WeatherLink
Console using one of eight selectable transmitter IDs. The default transmitter
ID for the sensor suite is 1. Change the transmitter ID if another Davis
Instruments wireless weather station is operating nearby and already uses
transmitter ID 1, or if you have an optional Anemometer Transmitter Kit with
ID 1. To set a new transmitter ID:
1. Push and hold the transmitter ID button until the LED begins flashing
quickly. This indicates it is in the setup mode.
2. Release the button, and the LED will go dark.
3. Push the button the number of times equal to your desired new transmitter
ID. That is, if you want to change the ID to 3, push the button three times;
for a desired ID of 4, push the button four times.
After four seconds have elapsed with no further presses, the LED will blink
the same number of times as the new transmitter ID. (After blinking the
transmitter ID number, the light will begin to flash each time a packet is
transmitted, about every 2.5 seconds.)
Verify Data from the Sensor Suite
WeatherLink Console:
1. Watch for outside sensor data to appear on your console. If data does not
appear, see the Troubleshooting section of the WeatherLink Console User Guide
for more information on troubleshooting reception problems.
Note:
It’s a good idea to test the WeatherLink Console’s reception anywhere that you might want to use or mount it now or in the future. You can see the signal strength on your Console by tapping the Account icon (it looks like a person), choose Device Information. Signal should say “Good” or “Fair”; Connected should say “Yes.”
WeatherLink Live:
1. Open your WeatherLink.com page. 2. Watch for outside temperature to appear
on your page on WeatherLink.com 3. If data does not appear, click the Tools
icon. (It looks like a wrench.) Choose Health Data.
Make sure the DavisTalk RSSI signal strength is above -90.
Note:
See the Troubleshooting section of the WeatherLink Live User Manual for information on how to check wireless signal strength and for more information on troubleshooting reception problems
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Installing the Sensor Suite
Choosing a Location for the Sensor Suite
The sensor suite assembly includes the rain collector, wind vane, anemometer, temperature and humidity sensors, radiation shield, and SIM housing. You will use the U-bolt and associated nuts and washers that are included with your sensor suite mounting hardware package to install the sensor suite on a pole. (See “Hardware” on page 2.)
To ensure that the Vantage Vue weather station performs at its best, use these guidelines to select the optimum mounting location for the sensor suite. Be sure to take into consideration ease of access for maintenance and wireless transmission range when siting the station.
Note:
When selecting a location for installing your sensor suite, especially on a rooftop, make sure it is a location far from power lines. Seek professional help if you are uncertain about the safety of your installation.
Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines
Note:
These siting guidelines reflect an ideal condition. Rarely is it possible to create the perfect installation. The better the siting, the more accurate your data will be.
· Place the sensor suite away from sources of heat such as chimneys, heaters,
air conditioners, and exhaust vents.
· Place the sensor suite at least 100′ (30 m) away from any asphalt or
concrete roadway that readily absorbs and radiates heat from the sun. Avoid
installations near fences or sides of buildings that receive a lot of sun
during the day.
· Install the sensor suite as level as possible to ensure accurate rain and
wind measurements. Use the built-in bubble level on the top of the sensor
suite, just above the solar panel, to make sure the sensor suite is level.
· In the Northern Hemisphere, the solar panel should face south for maximum
sun exposure.
· In the Southern Hemisphere, the solar panel should face north for maximum
sun exposure.
SOUTH (in the Northern
Hemisphere)
NORTH (in the Southern
Hemisphere)
Solar Panel
Note:
The wind direction is calibrated assuming the solar panel is facing south. If you install the sensor suite with the solar panel pointing in a direction other than south, you will need to use the wind direction calibration function in the WeatherLink Console in order to obtain accurate wind direction readings. See WeatherLink Console User Guide for more information.
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Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines
· Ideally, mount the sensor suite so that it is between 5′ (1.5 m) and 7′ (2.1
m) above the ground in the middle of a gently sloping or flat, regularly mowed
grassy or naturally landscaped area that drains well when it rains. You can
also mount the sensor suite on the roof, between 5′ (1.5 m) and 7′ (2.1 m)
above the roof surface. For areas with average maximum yearly snow depths over
3′ (0.9 m), mount the sensor suite at least 2′ (0.6 m) above this depth.
· Never install the sensor suite where it will be directly sprayed by a
sprinkler system.
· Avoid installations near bodies of water such as swimming pools or ponds.
· Do not locate the sensor suite under tree canopies or near the sides of
buildings that create “rain shadows.” For heavily forested areas, site the
sensor suite in a clearing or meadow.
· Site the sensor suite in a location with good sun exposure throughout the
day.
· For agricultural applications:
· Install the sensor suite so that it is between 5′ (1.5 m) and 7′ (2.1 m)
above the ground and in the middle of the farm between similar crop types
(such as two orchards, two vineyards, or two row crops), if possible.
· Avoid areas exposed to extensive or frequent applications of agricultural
chemicals (which can degrade the sensors).
· Avoid installation over bare soils. The sensor suite performs best when
installed over well-irrigated, regularly mowed grass
· If the last three guidelines cannot be met, install the sensor suite at the
edge of the primary crop of interest.
Siting guidelines that may affect the anemometer
· For optimal wind data, mount the sensor suite so that the wind cups are at
least 7′ (2.1 m) above obstructions such as trees or buildings that may
obstruct wind flow.
· For optimal wind data, you may mount the sensor suite on a roof, keeping in
mind ease of access to the sensor suite for maintenance and safety
considerations. Ideally, mount it so that the wind cups are at least 7′ (2.1
m) above the roof apex.
· The standard for meteorological and aviation applications is to place the
anemometer 33′ (10 m) above the ground. Seek professional help for this such
installation.
· The standard for agricultural applications is to place the wind cups 6′ (2
m) above the ground. This is important for evapotranspiration (ET)
calculations.
Note:
For roof mounting, and ease of installation, we recommend using the optional tripod (#7716). For other installations, use the Mounting Pole Kit (#7717).
Note:
For more detailed siting suggestions, see Application Note #30 on the Davis Support website (http:// www.davisinstruments.com/support/weather).
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Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines
Mounting the Sensor Suite
The Vantage Vue sensor suite can only be mounted on the top of a pole or rod.
Note:
A mounting pole is not included with your Vantage Vue sensor suite and must be purchased separately, either from Davis Instruments or from your local hardware retailer.
Recommended Accessories for Pole Mounting
· Use the Mounting Tripod (#7716) for easiest mounting. · Use the Mounting
Pole Kit (#7717) to raise the installation height of the sensor suite by
up to 37.5″ (0.95 m).
General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole
· With the supplied U-bolt, the sensor suite can be mounted on a pole or rod
having an outside diameter ranging from 1″ to 1.75″ (25 44 mm).
· To mount on a smaller pole, obtain a U-bolt that fits the base openings but
that has a longer threaded section. If mounting the sensor suite on a smaller
pole with the included U-bolt, the threaded sections of the U-bolt will be too
short to securely mount the sensor suite.
C-shaped bracket
Installing the Sensor Suite on a Pole
1. If you are mounting your sensor suite on a Davis Mounting Tripod or the
pole included with a Davis Mounting Pole Kit, follow the instructions included
with those Davis products for proper installation. If you are not using one of
these Davis products, mount on a galvanized steel pole having an outside
diameter ranging from 1″ to 1.75″ (25 44 mm).
Note:
It is important that the mounting pole be plumb. You may wish to use a level such as a magnetic”torpedo level” to assure that the sensor suite, when mounted on top of the pole, will be level.
2. Using the illustration above as a guide, hold the sensor suite so that the
wind cups and radiation shield are on the left and gently place the sensor
suite on top of the pole.
3. While holding the mounting base of the sensor suite against the pole,
place the two ends of the U-bolt around the pole and through the two holes in
the C-shaped bracket on the base.
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Sensor Suite Installation Guidelines
4. Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends where they extend out
from the far side of the bracket.
5. Secure the backing plate with a lock washer and hex nut on each of the
bolt ends, as shown in the illustration.
6. Tighten the hex nuts with your fingers only so that the sensor suite is
just secure enough on the pole for you to release your grip.
7. If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, rotate the sensor suite on the pole
so that the solar panel is facing south; if you are in the Southern
Hemisphere, rotate the sensor suite so that the solar panel is facing north.
The more precisely the solar panels face due south or north, the more accurate
your wind direction readings will be.
Note:
Do not rely on a compass unless it is properly calibrated. In North America there can be up to 15° variation between true north and a raw compass reading.
8. When the sensor suite is properly oriented, tighten the hex nuts with a wrench. Do not exceed 96 inch-pounds (10.8 newton-meters) of torque.
Note:
You can refer to the bubble level on the top of the sensor suite to make sure it is as level as possible.
Finishing the Installation
The wind vane is calibrated at the factory to be accurate when the solar panel
is pointing south. If your solar panel does not point south, you must
calibrate your console so that it displays accurate wind direction readings.
In any case, you can also calibrate your console to fine-tune your station for
greatest accuracy. Refer to your WeatherLink Console User Guide to calibrate
your console.
Note:
Calibration must be done if you are in the Southern Hemisphere, or if you are in the Northern Hemisphere and cannot install your sensor suite with the solar panel facing south.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Note:
It is is a good idea to power down your Console or WeatherLink Live before maintaining your sensor suite so that it does not collect erroneous data during the maintenance steps.
Cleaning the Radiation Shield
The outer surface of the radiation shield should be cleaned when there is
excessive dirt and build-up on the plates. Use a damp cloth to clean the outer
edge of each ring.
Note:
Spraying down or using water excessively to clean the radiation shield can damage the sensitive sensors or alter the data the sensor suite is transmitting.
Check the radiation shield for debris or insect nests at least once a year and clean when necessary. A buildup of material inside the shield reduces its effectiveness and may cause inaccurate temperature and humidity readings.
1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the two #6 x 2 1/2″ screws
holding the five radiation shield plates together, as shown.
2. Taking care to maintain the order in which the five plates are assembled,
separate the plates as shown and remove all debris from inside the shield.
3. Reassemble the plates in the same order in which they were disassembled,
and fasten them together using a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the #6 x
2 1/2″ screws, as shown.
Solid plates, drain holes toward mounting pole
Cleaning the Rain Collector, Debris Screen, and Tipping Spoon Module
To maintain accuracy, thoroughly clean the rain collector cone and debris screen as needed or at least once a year.
Note:
Cleaning the rain collector and tipping spoon may cause false rain readings.
1. Use a damp, soft cloth to remove any debris from the rain collector and debris screen. 2. Use pipe cleaners to clear any debris remaining in the screen. 3. When all parts are clean, rinse with clear water.
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Troubleshooting
To clean the tipping spoon assembly, it must first be removed from the sensor
suite base. 1. Unscrew the thumbscrew securing the tipping spoon
assembly to the sensor suite base. Slide the assembly down and away from the
base. 2. Use a damp, soft cloth to gently remove any debris from the tipping
spoon assembly, being careful not to damage any moving parts or scratch the
spoon. 3. When all parts are clean, rinse with clear water, and replace the
assembly. (See “Install the Rain Collector Tipping Spoon Assembly” on page 4.)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Sensor Suite Reception
If the console isn’t displaying data from the sensor suite:
1. Verify that the sensor suite and console are powered. (See the WeatherLink
Console User Guide.)
2. Make sure that the sensor suite battery is properly installed.
3. Walk around the room with the console, standing for a few moments in
various locations, to see if you are picking up signals from the sensor
suite.You can check your connection and signal strength by tapping the account
button on your WeatherLink Console, then tap Device Information.
4. Press the transmitter button. If the Transmitter ID LED does not light
after pressing the transmitter button, there is a problem with the sensor
suite transmitter. Call Technical Support. If, after pressing the Transmitter
Pushbutton, the Transmitter ID LED flashes every 2.5 seconds (indicating
transmission) but your console isn’t picking up a signal anywhere in the room,
it could be related to one of the following causes: · You changed the sensor
suite Transmitter ID of the sensor suite but did not reconfigure the console
to that ID. · Reception is being disrupted by frequency interference from
outside sources, or the distance and barriers are too great.
Note:
Interference has to be strong to prevent the console from receiving a signal while in the same room as the sensor suite.
· There is a problem with the WeatherLink Console.
5. If a problem with receiving the wireless transmission still exists, please
contact Technical Support.
Note:
See “Contacting Davis Instruments” on page 13.
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Troubleshooting
Most Common Rain Collector Problem
“My rain data seems too low.”
If the rain collector seems to be under-reporting rainfall, clean the debris
screen and tipping spoon module to clear out any debris.
Most Common Anemometer Problems
“The wind cups are spinning but my console displays 0 mph.”
The wind cups may not be turning the shaft. Remove the cups from the
anemometer by loosening the set screw. Put the cups back onto the shaft and
make sure to slide them down the shaft as far as possible. Re-tighten the set
screw. “The wind cups don’t spin or don’t spin as fast as they should.”
The anemometer may be located where wind is blocked by something, or there may
be friction interfering with the cups’ rotation. Remove the wind cups by
loosening the set screw, and clear out any insects or debris which may be
interfering with the cup rotation. Turn the shaft the cups rotate on. If it
feels gritty or stiff, contact Davis Technical Support.
Note:
Do not lubricate the shaft or bearings in any way.
“Readings aren’t what I expected them to be.”
Comparing data from your sensor suite to measurements from TV, radio,
newspapers, or a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings.
Readings can vary considerably over short distances. How you site the sensor
suite and anemometer can also make a big difference. If you have questions,
contact Davis Technical Support.
Contacting Davis Instruments
If you have questions about the sensor suite or Vantage Vue system, or encounter problems installing or operating the weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support.
Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.
Online
www.davisinstruments.com
See the Weather Support section for copies of user manuals, product
specifications, application notes, software updates, and more.
support@davisinstruments.com
Telephone 510-732-7814 Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Appendix A: Specifications
Complete specifications on www.davisinstruments.com.
Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) Specifications
Operating Temperature …………………………………….. -40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C) Non-
operating (Storage) Temperature …………………. -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) Backup
battery type & life ………………………………….. CR-123 3-Volt Lithium cell, 8 months
without
sunlight – greater than 2 years depending on solar charging
REGION USA EU Australia, Brazil India New Zealand, Peru Japan Taiwan, Pakistan
FREQUENCY RANGE 902 – 928 MHz FHSS 868.0 – 868.6 MHz FHSS 918 – 926 MHz FHSS 865 – 867 MHz FHSS 921 – 928 MHz FHSS 920.5 – 925.1 MHz FHSS 920 – 925 MHz FHSS
Transmitter ID codes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
user-selectable
License: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . Low power (less than 10 mW), no license required
HUMIDITY BAR
RAIN
Update Interval by Sensor
Barometric Pressure
1 min.
Inside Humidity Outside Humidity Dew Point Rainfall Amount Rain Storm Amount Rain Rate Inside Temperature Outside Temperature Heat Index Wind Chill Wind Speed Wind Direction Direction of High Speed
1 min. 50 sec. 10 sec. 20 sec. 20 sec. 20 sec. 1 min. 10 sec. 10 sec. 10 sec. 2.5 sec. 2.5 sec. 2.5 sec.
TEMPERATURE
WIND
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