Introduction: Included Components and Hardware
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Introduction
The Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) collects outside weather data and sends the data to a
Vantage Pro console or Weather Envoy. Wireless and cabled versions of the ISS are
available, as well as standard and plus versions. The Wireless ISS is solar powered and
sends data to the console via a low-power radio. The Cabled ISS sends data and
receives power via the console cable.
Standard versions of the ISS include a rain collector, temperature sensor, humidity
sensor and anemometer. The ISS Plus adds a solar radiation sensor and an ultra-violet
(UV) sensor. Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a passive radiation
shield to minimize the impact of solar radiation on sensor readings. The anemometer
measures wind speed and direction and can be installed adjacent to ISS or apart from it,
see “Siting the ISS and Anemometer” on page 9
for siting guidelines.
The solar and UV sensors are mounted next to the rain collector cone. 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 on the
bottom of the radiation shield. The SIM collects outside weather data from the ISS
sensors and then transmits the data to your Vantage Pro console or Weather Envoy.
Included Components and Hardware
The ISS comes with all the components and hardware shown in the following illustra-
tions. If you purchased your ISS as part of a Weather Station, additional components may
be included in the package that are not shown here.
Components
Note:
Do not touch the small white diffusers on top of the UV and solar radiation sensors. Oil from skin
reduces their sensitivity. Clean using ethyl alcohol on a soft cloth. NO RUBBING ALCOHOL.
Debris Screen
(Place inside cone
after installation)
Rain
Collector
Solar Panel
(Wireless
ISS Only)
Radiation
Shield
Anemometer
Base
Anemometer
Vane
Drip
Ring
Wind Cups
Anemometer Cable
40' (12.2 m)
Anemometer
Arm
Control
Head
Console Cable 100' (30 m)
(Cabled ISS Only)
SIM Housing
ISS Base
UV and
Solar Sensors
(ISS Plus Only)
Sensor
Mounting Shelf
(ISS Plus Only)
