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First In Chain Repeater Troubleshooting

The TX and "STAT" LEDs display two error codes corresponding to first in chain repeater 
communication problems when the repeater is in Test Mode. The "STAT" LED flashes 
numbered error codes in red or yellow. After the error code is displayed by the "STAT" LED, 
the "TX" LED may flash the corresponding transmitter ID associated with the error. Also, it is 
possible for a repeater to display more than one error at a time. The two error codes 
corresponding to first in chain communication errors are:

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Error 3

 - Can occur if a repeater intended to be first in chain does not have the first in chain 

feature enabled. Because the repeater does not know it is supposed to be first in chain, the 
repeater looks for a previous repeater in the chain. Move the two-pin jumper to the bottom 
two-pins on the first in chain header and retest communication.

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Error 4

 - Can occur if a repeater (with ID other than A) is intended to be part of a single 

chain of repeaters and is set to be first in chain, or if an intended first in chain repeater 
doesn’t have any Transmitter IDs selected. If you have a single chain topology, make sure 
the first in chain jumper is in the default position and retest communication. If you have a 
multiple chain topology, make sure a Transmitter ID has been selected on the first in chain 
repeater and retest communication.

Note:  Please review all communication issues alongside those regarding first in chain repeaters. See 

“Maintenance and Troubleshooting” on page 34 for more information.

Summary of Contents for Envoy8X

Page 1: ...reless Repeater USER MANUAL Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 U S A 510 732 9229 www davisnet com R For Vantage Pro2 Vantage Vue Weather Envoy Envoy8X and Vantage Connect Prod...

Page 2: ...Transmitter and Repeater ID Worksheet List the transmitter types and circle the transmitter IDs used Circle last Repeater ID used A B C D E F G H Transmitter Type Transmitter ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...

Page 3: ...ultiple Transmitters Repeaters Installation 24 Choosing Locations 27 Testing Proposed Locations 27 Mounting the Wireless Repeater General Installation Guidelines 28 Installing the Repeater on a Flat S...

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Page 5: ...refer to your Vantage Vue Console Manual Appendix C Repeater Configuration for specific Vantage Vue configuration instructions The manual can be found on our web site at www davisnet com support Plea...

Page 6: ...ained within the repeater enclosure has the following components Transmitter DIP Switches Repeater DIP Switches Repeater Test Switch TX LED Status LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Solar Power Input AC Adapter Sock...

Page 7: ...our position Repeater DIP switch enables the TX and STAT LEDs to observe repeater and communication behavior Initially this switch is in the off position First In Chain Jumper A three pin header that...

Page 8: ...that there is one or more walls between the receiver and the station s it is listening to Depending on the number and construction of these walls the radio link range can easily be reduced to only a...

Page 9: ...r Vantage Pro2 wireless network Determine the repeater station configuration best suited to your wireless network Apply power battery or AC power Verify communication with a station s Choose a locatio...

Page 10: ...ter Configuration Any situation in which one repeater is needed to transmit data from one station to one receiver i e console or Envoy Advanced Repeater Configuration Any architecture where one or mor...

Page 11: ...e distance between a station and receiver is greater than the single repeater configuration distance can provide range for or if the station repeater and receiver are not in line of sight of each othe...

Page 12: ...ion The repeater can receive and repeat weather data from up to eight different weather stations Note The limit of eight stations is based on the number of unique transmitter IDs 1 8 available in a ne...

Page 13: ...ed Leaf Wetness and Soil Moisture Temperature station Combination Network Configurations Given the flexibility of the repeater to listen to more than one station and to transmit to other repeaters bot...

Page 14: ...Note any obstructions or potential interference sources Also note that the repeater might be limited by height Using one type or a combination of network types described previously plan your repeater...

Page 15: ...o LEDs located at the bottom of the board The STAT LED blinks red yellow and then green followed by the TX LED blinking green once indicating that the repeater is powered up and has passed POST Note O...

Page 16: ...witch positions on a station Check the console for stations currently being received Checking DIP Switch Positions on a Station The Transmitter DIP switch is used to give the station a unique ID DIP s...

Page 17: ...location making it hard to view the transmitter ID from the station the console can be used to determine the transmitter ID To find the transmitter ID using the console 1 Place the console in an area...

Page 18: ...d Repeater ID DIP Switch Positions on page 18 for more information Verifying Reception from Repeater Once the transmitter ID has been verified or changed for use with the wireless repeater it is time...

Page 19: ...transmitter ID for the station set on the repeater should display on this screen with the number displaying above the ticker tape and an X flashing on the bottom right of the console screen Note It m...

Page 20: ...rn the repeater function on and to select a Repeater ID The first Repeater ID is Repeater A 3 Press WIND repeatedly to cycle to the desired repeater ID or to clear the repeater ID in the right hand co...

Page 21: ...on limitations caused by the ground See Mounting the Wireless Repeater on page 28 for more information Testing a Proposed Location It is very important to test reception between the station repeater a...

Page 22: ...rs set up and communicating Verifying Changing Repeater IDs A repeater automatically retransmits all the data packets sent by the previous repeater in the chain except repeater A which as the first in...

Page 23: ...tation signal for ten minutes with the STAT LED flashing red when it detects any signal not necessarily associated with a station It flashes yellow if it has found some transmitting stations but not a...

Page 24: ...l the correct station type displays 2 Press 2ND and then press WIND to enter Repeater Setup Mode and to select or deselect a repeater ID Once the console is in the Repeater Setup Mode subsequent press...

Page 25: ...ashes in the bottom right hand corner of the ticker tape Vantage Pro2 or the transmitting waves flash on the tower icon above the graph area Vantage Vue the transmitter is being repeated and received...

Page 26: ...trying to acquire stations the repeater goes through the following process It looks for a station signal for ten minutes with the STAT LED flashing red when it detects a signal not associated with a...

Page 27: ...to a station and not to a repeater Note If a transmitter ID is turned off pressing WIND or 2ND and WIND will not display the repeater ID 4 Turn on the repeater function and display the repeater ID in...

Page 28: ...cquires signals only from stations The repeater with ID B looks for a repeater with the ID of A in addition to any stations it is programmed to receive and so on down the line To set the repeater IDs...

Page 29: ...in Test Mode Also set it to receive any transmitter that is not already transmitting through repeater A The STAT LED displays the same light pattern during its acquisition phase as described above Rep...

Page 30: ...e console By not setting a repeater the console will try to acquire a signal from a station directly In this example the console is set up to receive an ISS station with transmitter ID 1 from repeater...

Page 31: ...f If the repeater LEDs blink the normal light pattern the repeater is successfully receiving a signal from the station 3 Repeat the process for every repeater in the network 4 Once the console success...

Page 32: ...fore mounting Installing the Repeater on a Flat Surface Refer to the following illustration to install the repeater on a post or flat vertical surface 1 With a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill four holes app...

Page 33: ...wo holes on at the top of the shelter 2 Place a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends 3 Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten the nuts 4 Place the second U bolt...

Page 34: ...age Vue console the message appears in the Weather Center in the console s Current Weather Mode Note The console displays low battery messages only for the first four repeaters transmitting stations i...

Page 35: ...hain This allows you to adjust antenna position and find optimal repeater console location See Repeater Troubleshooting Error Codes on page 34 for information on analyzing and solving communication pr...

Page 36: ...data logger 1 Select Set Transceiver from the Setup Menu The Set Transceiver dialog box displays 2 Click the Enable Repeaters check box The Repeater drop down boxes are enabled for the available stati...

Page 37: ...ecting the correct repeater ID for each station in the network Click OK to save the settings and exit the dialog box Monitoring Repeater and Station Battery Life 1 Select Alarm and Battery Status from...

Page 38: ...s data from the station s that were turned on using the Transmitter ID DIP switches Error 1 indicates that some of the stations can not be heard by the repeater directly If it is not able to acquire a...

Page 39: ...it does not know what repeater station s to acquire In this situation the STAT LED flashes red three times and the TX LED does not flash If it is able to hear some of the repeated stations but not al...

Page 40: ...two pins Error Type Problem Solution Station Error Transmission Error Station not transmitting Turn on station s test mode and check if the station s test LED is flashing to determine if station is tr...

Page 41: ...n replacing the battery Open the repeater enclosure and remove any debris or buildup inside Keep the repeater enclosure closed when not using it to avoid damaging the components Contacting Davis Techn...

Page 42: ...nel 0 5 Watts Alternate Power AC power adapter Housing Material UV resistant PVC plastic Dimensions 6 25 x 2 25 x 7 88 159 mm x 57 mm x 200 mm Weight 1 188 lb 539 kg Transmit Interval Repeater Transmi...

Page 43: ...er ID other than A B for example assume first in chain role of repeater A would have while still having a unique ID First in Chain Configurations Use a first in chain configuration as part of a multip...

Page 44: ...epeater in a two chain network The process for setting up repeaters and verifying communication between stations and repeaters is the same for a daisy chain installation see Multiple Repeater Daisy Ch...

Page 45: ...the console is set up to receive repeater A for Transmitter ID 1 3 Select the next Transmitter ID using the second repeater chain 4 Press 2ND and WIND to turn the repeater function on and display repe...

Page 46: ...r does not know it is supposed to be first in chain the repeater looks for a previous repeater in the chain Move the two pin jumper to the bottom two pins on the first in chain header and retest commu...

Page 47: ...Repeater Transmitter DIP Switch 1 ON Repeater DIP Switch all OFF Default Jumper Position Transmitter DIP Switch all OFF Repeater DIP Switch 2 ON Default Jumper Position Transmitter DIP Switch 2 on Re...

Page 48: ...wing 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 r...

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