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Rain Collector 

(#6466 & 6466M)

This rain collector can be used with Vantage Pro2™  
weather stations, including Vantage Pro2,  
Vantage Pro2 Plus, and the Sensor Transmitter, as 
well as an EnviroMonitor Node.
The following instructions assume the rain collector  
is being used with a Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Pro2  
Plus Integrated Sensor Suite (sensor suite).  
Refer to the user manual that came with your station for more information. 

Manuals are available at www.davisinstruments.com.

Note: Model number 6466 is factory-calibrated to take rain measurements in 0.01 inches. The 

metric version of the rain collector, number 6466M, comes factory-calibrated to take 
measurements in 0.2 mm. 

Components

• Rain collector cone latched onto base
• Base with tipping mechanism and 40’ (12 m) cable
• U-bolt, backing plate and 2 each: lag screws, flat washers, lock washers, hex 

nuts, and cable tie

• Debris Screen
•16 3.5” (9 cm) bird spikes (optional)

RAIN 

CONE

Cable Tie

Finger Grips

Debris Screen

(locks snugly 

inside cone)

Latch

Bird Spike

Sockets

1/4" Flat 

Washers

1/4" Lock 

Washers

1/4" Hex 

Nuts

3.5” (9 cm)

Bird Spikes (16)

U-Bolt

Backing 

Plate

1/4" x 3" Lag Screws

(~6 x 75 mm)

HARDWARE KIT

Drain 

Screen

Bubble Level

Base

40’ (12 m)

Sensor

Cable

Tipping 

Spoon

Summary of Contents for 6466

Page 1: ...ory calibrated to take rain measurements in 0 01 inches The metric version of the rain collector number 6466M comes factory calibrated to take measurements in 0 2 mm Components Rain collector cone latched onto base Base with tipping mechanism and 40 12 m cable U bolt backing plate and 2 each lag screws flat washers lock washers hex nuts and cable tie Debris Screen 16 3 5 9 cm bird spikes optional ...

Page 2: ...p The rain collector is shipped with the 40 12 m cable coiled and exiting through a slot in the rain collector base You may want to uncoil the cable and feed it down through the hole with a grommet installed in the base behind the tipping spoon 1 Remove the cone from the base by rotating the base until the latches on the cone line up with the latch openings in the base then lifting the cone away f...

Page 3: ...poon your rain collector is working properly 4 When you have finished testing separate the cone from the base and disconnect the rain collector cable from the sensor interface in the transmitter shelter Install the Rain Collector Choose a Location Keep the following in mind when choosing a location for your rain collector For accurate readings it is important that you mount the rain collector so t...

Page 4: ... Pole Mounting Use the Mounting Tripod 7716 for easy mounting Use the Mounting Pole Kit 7717 to raise the installation height of the rain collector by up to 37 5 0 95 m General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole With the supplied U bolt the rain collector can be mounted on a pole having an outside diameter ranging from 11 4 to 13 4 32 44mm A larger U bolt not supplied can be used to mount to a po...

Page 5: ...k out toward the rain collector cone Secure the backing plate with a washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends Adjust the height of the rain collector then tighten the nuts Finishing Steps 1 Open the transmitter shelter on the sensor suite Remove the foam insert from the cable port in the lower right corner and feed the rain collector cable up through the opening Plug the cable t...

Page 6: ...ach socket around the rim of the cone The sockets are tapered push firmly or tap lightly with a hammer for a more secure fit Be careful bird spikes may be sharp Note If you choose not to install the bird spikes we recommend that you keep the packet of spikes in case birds become a problem in the future 6 To prevent fraying or cutting of the cable where it is exposed to weather it is important that...

Page 7: ... jacks and plugged in straight If a reading appears intermittently on the display as you jiggle the cable the connection is faulty Make sure there is no magnetic steel or iron object near the rain collector Make sure the funnel hole in the cone is clear so water can empty into the spoon Make sure the spoon moves freely and comes back up when tipping The console should show an increase in rainfall ...

Page 8: ...8 E mail info davisinstruments com www davisinstrumentscom Specifications Sensor Type Tipping spoon with magnetic switch Output Contact closure Attached Cable 40 12 m 4 conductor 26 AWG Connector Modular connector RJ 11 Recommended Max Cable Length 900 270 m Housing Material UV stabilized ABS plastic Dimensions with base no spikes 9 25 wide x 10 25 high x 11 deep 23 5 x 26 x 28 cm Collection Area ...

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