Davis Instruments 7911 Installation Manual Download Page 8

Standard Anemometer Installation Manual

Product Number: 7911
Document Part Number:  7395.032 Rev F (March 9, 2018)

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Information in this document subject to change without notice. Davis Instruments Quality Management 
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Specifications

Wind Direction 

Accuracy: ......................................................................... 

±

3° 

Wind Speed 

Range:.............................................................................0 to 200 mph., 1 to 322 kph, 

1 to 173 knots,0.5 to 89 m/s 

Accuracy:......................................................................... 

±

2 mph (3 kph, 2k ts,1 m/s) or ±5%, 

whichever is greater 

Summary of Contents for 7911

Page 1: ...rts tools and materials pictured below before you begin Wind Cups Anemometer Base Anemometer Arm with 40 feet 12 2 meters of cable Wind Vane Hardware The hardware kit contains the items most commonly...

Page 2: ...em off 4 Check the display on your weather station to make sure you are getting a wind speed reading 5 Grasp the upper larger of the two stainless steel shafts at the end of the arm with your fingers...

Page 3: ...termine the best location for your anemometer Install the anemometer in a location where wind flow is unobstructed by trees and nearby buildings For the most accurate readings the anemometer should be...

Page 4: ...oles rotate the base 180 to line up the opposite holes then try again Installing the Base on a Wooden Post or Surface 1 Hold the anemometer base against the wood surface and use a pencil to mark the l...

Page 5: ...mps 2 Hold the anemometer base against the pipe and fasten the hose clamps over the anemometer base and around the metal mast or pipe Attaching Arm to Base 1 Insert the anemometer arm into the anemome...

Page 6: ...get a wind speed reading Readjust the cups if necessary 6 Secure the cable to the metal mast or pipe with electrical tape Secure the rest of the cable according to the directions below Securing the C...

Page 7: ...ng is dashed out Make sure anemometer is plugged into jack marked WIND on junction box Check for broken wire along length of anemometer cable Carefully check areas where the cable has been secured Try...

Page 8: ...snet com Contacting Davis Instruments Technical Support For questions about installing or operating your Anemometer please contact Davis Technical Support We ll be glad to help Online www davisnet com...

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