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Align the Sensor for Correct Wind Direction 

The sensor must be properly aligned for 
correct wind direction.

“NORTH” 

Mark

Find the small raised “North” mark on 
the on the sensor housing. 
1. Loosen the U-bolts slightly so the tube 

can be turned. 

2. Using a compass, align this mark to 

True North by turning the tube.

3. Tighten the U-bolts.

Split end 

of aligning 

tool

Pointed end 

of aligning 

tool

“NORTH” is 
on this side

Note:  For more precise directional installation, you may use the included aligning tool.

Clip the provided 
alignment tool on the 
anemometer tube and 
slide it until it snaps 
gently into the 
dedicated slots on the 
bottom of the battery 
compartment. 

When correctly in 
place, the pointed end 
of the tool will point 
in the same direction 
the North mark faces.

Sight through the split 
end of the tool to 
align the sensor to 
True North.

Summary of Contents for 6415

Page 1: ...c Anemometer USER MANUAL Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 U S A 510 732 9229 www davisinstruments com R For Vantage Pro2 EnviroMonitor and Sensor Transmitter Product number 6...

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Page 3: ...ternal battery It can be used with an EnviroMonitor Node to add wind data to an EnviroMonitor system as well as a replacement anemometer to your Davis weather station Installed in a Sensor Transmitter...

Page 4: ...d hardware shown below Be sure you have all components shown before continuing Sonic Anemometer U Bolts Mounting Brackets Nuts Sensor Aligning Tool 40 12 m Sensor Cable Battery Cables Cap Solar Panel...

Page 5: ...is to place the anemometer 33 10 m above the ground Seek professional help for this type of installation The standard for agricultural applications is to place the anemometer 6 2 m above the ground T...

Page 6: ...or on a pole with a diameter of 1 4 to 1 9 inches 35 mm 48 mm 1 Place the U bolt around the pole and slide the brackets over the threaded ends with the flat part of the bracket facing outward 2 Slide...

Page 7: ...n the U bolts Split end of aligning tool Pointed end of aligning tool NORTH is on this side Note For more precise directional installation you may use the included aligning tool Clip the provided alig...

Page 8: ...oam aside 3 Insert the Sonic Anemometer cable end into the cable access port from beneath the box 4 Firmly insert the RJ connector into the socket labeled WIND 5 Firmly insert the foam in between the...

Page 9: ...taples can cut the cables Configure your Console 1 On your Vantage Pro 2 console enter the Setup Mode by pressing DONE and the key at the same time 2 Press DONE repeatedly to scroll through the screen...

Page 10: ...ry LiFePO4 battery Any other power supply can be hazardous and will void the warranty Handle the battery with care There is a risk of fire if the battery is not correctly handled Do not attempt to ope...

Page 11: ...t If you still do not get a reading the problem is with the anemometer Contact Davis Technical Support for return authorization Wind speed reading seems too high or too low Check for any obstructions...

Page 12: ...Modular connector RJ 11 Maximum Cable Length 250 76 m Sensor Output Wind Direction Display Resolution 16 points 22 5 on compass rose 1 in numeric display Accuracy 2 degrees at wind speeds 7 mph 3 m s...

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