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Preparing the ISS for Installation: Prepare the Rain Collector

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6.

If the LED flashes repeatedly 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 ISS transmitter ID at the ISS or console, but not at both. 

Reception is being disrupted by RF (radio frequency) interference.
Interference has to be strong to prevent the console from receiving a signal 
while in the same room as the ISS! In high-interference environments, it may 
be preferable to install the Cabled Vantage Pro. 

There is a problem with the console. 

7.

If you are unable to resolve a problem with the wireless transmission, please contact 
Technical Support for assistance (see page 18).

8.

When you are finished testing wireless transmission, set DIP switch # 4 to OFF to 
take the SIM out of Test Mode.

Note:

If the SIM is left in Test Mode, the blinking LED will significantly reduce ISS battery life. 

Prepare the Rain Collector

Prepare the rain collector by releasing the tipping bucket. 
The tipping bucket is secured at the factory to protect it 
from wear and damage during shipping.

1. 

Remove the rain collector cone from the ISS base by 

rotating the cone counter-clockwise. When the cone’s 
latches line up with openings in the base, lift the cone 
off the ISS base. 

Note:

When new the cone fits tightly in the base and may require 
extra pressure to remove the first few times. 

Tip:

Steady the ISS base between your knees when removing the cone.

2.

On Vantage Pro Plus, the UV and solar radiation sensor cables are routed through 
the ISS base. Please make sure the cables are not moved during this procedure. 
Make sure the cables do not interfere with the tipping bucket mechanism or with your 
ability to get the cone latched back onto the base.

3.

Carefully cut and remove the plastic 
cable tie (usually black in color) that holds 
the tipping bucket mechanism in place 
during shipping. 

4.

On your console screen, look for DAILY 
RAIN display. 

5.

While watching the daily rain display, 
slowly tip the bucket mechanism until it 
drops to opposite side. Each tip indicates 
0.01" of rain and may take up to 10 sec-
onds to register at the console. If the 
number doesn’t change, you may be tip-
ping the bucket too quickly. Try again, 
more slowly this time. 

6.

Temporarily reinstall rain collector cone until you are ready to mount the ISS outside.

Twist to Open

Cut the plastic cable tie.

Tipping Bucket Mechanism

Cable Tie

Summary of Contents for 6320

Page 1: ...Product 6320 6320C 6321 6321C 6325 6325C 6326 6326C Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual for Vantage Pro Weather Stations...

Page 2: ...rence 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 recep...

Page 3: ...one Solar and UV sensors are available separately to upgrade a standard ISS See Appendix B Optional Accessories on page 20 The Sensor Interface Module SIM contains the brains of the ISS and is located...

Page 4: ...ter sensor cable to the Sensor Interface Module or SIM Apply power to the ISS and test communications with the console Change the transmitter ID for wireless communication if necessary Assemble the An...

Page 5: ...lt used to mount the ISS can pinch or cause wear on the anemometer cable if the cable is not pressed completely into the channel Attaching the Drip Ring and Wind Cups The drip ring attaches to the bot...

Page 6: ...able to see the SIM Check the Factory Installed Sensor Connections 1 Verify that the rain sensor and temp hum sensor cables are plugged into the recepta cles labeled RAIN and TEMP HUM on the SIM 2 If...

Page 7: ...is sent through the cable that you connected during the preceding step in order to power the ISS Verifying Communication Use these steps to verify reception of ISS data at the console for a Cabled Van...

Page 8: ...capacitor is depleted Applying Power to a Wireless ISS 1 Insert the 3 volt lithium battery into the SIM Once powered your ISS will immediately begin transmitting data to the console CAUTION Be sure to...

Page 9: ...a valid reading dashes are displayed if no data comes from the sensors 6 Display of current weather data confirms communication If the console is not receiv ing ISS data proceed to Troubleshooting Wir...

Page 10: ...ng 1 Remove the rain collector cone from the ISS base by rotating the cone counter clockwise When the cone s latches line up with openings in the base lift the cone off the ISS base Note When new the...

Page 11: ...eter as a single unit 6 5 2 m above the ground This is especially important for evapotranspiration ET calculations Anemometer Siting Guidelines Generally the anemometer and ISS have different siting r...

Page 12: ...und a suitable place for your wireless ISS it is very important to test reception from that location before permanently mounting it there 1 Set the ISS where you intend to install it You may want to h...

Page 13: ...the Wind Vane If you are near the equator aim the solar panel east or west Pick the direction that receives the maximum sunshine at your location Guidelines for Securing Cables To prevent fraying or...

Page 14: ...e downward into the latch openings on the base Rotate cone clockwise 6 Place the debris screen shown in the illustration on page 2 inside the cone feet down over the funnel hole Installing the Anemome...

Page 15: ...er diameter pole obtain a U bolt that fits the base openings but that has a shorter threaded section If you try to mount on a smaller pole with the included U bolts the threaded parts of the bolt will...

Page 16: ...wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten all four hex nuts until the ISS is firmly fastened on the pole 7 Re attach the rain collector cone by setting the cone back on the base so its latches slide downward into...

Page 17: ...SIM cover fastened during windy conditions Use screws to secure the SIM Cover in place Clearing Data Collected During Testing and Installation Now that your ISS is mounted outside you may want to clea...

Page 18: ...Vantage Pro system To be sure they will work order Davis extension cables from your dealer or directly from Davis Instruments Optional Wireless Stations Use our optional wireless sensor stations to c...

Page 19: ...and a soft cloth to remove any debris from the cone cone screen and tipping bucket Watch out for spiders they seem to like rain collectors 3 Use pipe cleaners to clear the funnel hole in the cone and...

Page 20: ...d direction working contact Technical Support and ask for a wind test cable The wind cups don t spin or don t spin as fast as they should First check for and clear out any spider webs Also the anemome...

Page 21: ...ady uses transmitter ID 1 You purchased additional wireless transmitting stations with your Vantage Pro or Vantage Pro Plus and want to designate one of them as Station No 1 instead of the ISS On the...

Page 22: ...hail etc Wireless Repeater 7624 or 7625 For extending the range of wireless trans mission Go around corners or increase the distance between transmitter and console Extension Cables 7876 Extends the...

Page 23: ...le to display current wind direction in degrees 4 Use a reliable map or a landmark to determine in which direction S E W etc the anemometer arm is now pointing 5 Use the wind direction chart or compas...

Page 24: ...UK and OV Transmitter ID codes 8 user selectable License low power less than 1 mW no license required Primary power Solar power Davis solar charger Backup power CR 123A 3 volt lithium battery 2 year...

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