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Introduction

The Vantage Vue® wireless sensor suite collects outside weather data and sends the data 
wirelessly to a Vantage Vue console via a low-power radio. The sensor suite is solar-
powered 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 Vantage Vue 
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 Davis Vantage Pro2 
consoles, WeatherLink Live, and Davis Weather Envoys as well as Vantage Vue consoles. 

Included Components and Hardware

Vantage Vue Sensor Suite Components

Wind cups

Tipping spoon 
(rain) assembly

Wind vane

Rain collector 
debris screen

Solar panel

Radiation
shield

Summary of Contents for Vantage Vue 6242

Page 1: ...3465 Diablo Ave Hayward CA USA 510 732 9229 www davisinstuments com Sensor Suite Installation Manual C ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 ...

Page 3: ...ection 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 Vantage Vue console or WeatherLink Live Note Your Vantage Vue sensor suite can transmit to an unlimited number of consoles so you can purchase additio...

Page 4: ...atherLink Live and no console set up where the temperature is similar to outside temperature Do not install the rain mechanism until the sensor suite is mounted so it will not record erroneous rain Check for a transmission by gently spinning the wind cups This will record erroneous wind data but should not create a false high Preparing the Sensor Suite for Installation Follow the steps in the orde...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ithium battery provides a backup power source The battery compartment is located on the underside of the sensor suite base The battery is 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 battery compartment door 2 Hold the battery so it does not fall out and remove the battery pull tab To ve...

Page 7: ...ur 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 The transmitter on t...

Page 8: ...d speed pressing the WIND button on the console to alternate between speed and direction in the wind rose 4 Gently turn the wind vane and allow 5 seconds for the wind direction display to stabilize before moving it again Note A good way to ensure that your console is listening to your sensor suite and not another Davis station nearby is to make sure the wind values displayed match your wind vane s...

Page 9: ...ion 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...

Page 10: ...orms 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 optima...

Page 11: ...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 ...

Page 12: ... 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 Vantage Vue Console Manual 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 yo...

Page 13: ... 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 screwdrive...

Page 14: ... 2ND and SETUP to enter Setup Mode then press DONE to return to the Current Weather Screen The icon should appear 4 Small transmission waves display above the antenna icon and toggle on and off when the console receives a transmission If you do not see the antenna s transmission wave graphic slowly blinking regardless of where you stand with the console you should call Technical Support 5 If the T...

Page 15: ...terfering 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 mea...

Page 16: ...ind cups with magnetic detection Wind Direction Sensor Wind vane with magnetic encoder Rain Collector Type Tipping spoon 0 01 per tip 0 2 mm with metric rain cartridge Part No 7345 319 18 0 in2 116 cm2 collection area Temperature Sensor Type PN Junction Silicon Diode Relative Humidity Sensor Type Film capacitor element Housing Material UV resistant ABS ASA plastic Update Interval by Sensor BAR Bar...

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