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Troubleshooting

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“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 anemometer may be located 
where wind is blocked by something, or there may be friction interfering with the 
cups’ rotation. Remove the wind cups (loosen the set screw) and clear out any bugs 
or debris. Turn the shaft the cups rotate on. If it feels gritty or stiff, contact Davis 
Technical Support.

Note: 

Do not lubricate the shaft or bearings in any way. When replacing the cups, make sure they are not 
rubbing against any part of the anemometer head. 

“Readings aren’t what I expected them to be.”

Comparing data from your ISS to measurements from TV, radio, newspapers, or a 
neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings. Readings can vary 
considerably over short distances. How you site the ISS and anemometer can also 
make a big difference. If you have questions, contact Technical Support. 

Contacting Davis Instruments

If you have questions about the ISS or Vantage Pro2 system, or encounter problems 
installing or operating the weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support. 

Note: 

Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.

(510) 732-7814

 – Technical Support phone, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Pacific Time. 

(510) 670-0589

 – Technical Support Fax.

[email protected]

 – E-mail to Technical Support.

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Summary of Contents for Integrated Sensor Suite

Page 1: ...Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual For Vantage Pro2 Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Stations Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 510 732 9229 www davisnet com ...

Page 2: ...ications 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 reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the s...

Page 3: ...unted next to the rain collector cone Solar and UV sensors are available separately to upgrade a standard ISS See Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 for more information The Sensor Interface Module SIM contains the brains of the ISS and the radio transmitter The SIM is located on the front of the radiation shield in the SIM box The SIM collects outside weather data from the ISS senso...

Page 4: ...out receiving replacement hardware or other components Tools for Setup The following are additional tools required to set up and install the ISS Small Phillips head screwdriver Scissors or wire cutters Adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench Compass or local area map Ballpoint pen or paper clip or other small pointed object Drill and 3 16 5 mm drill bit if mounting on a vertical surface Preparing the ISS...

Page 5: ...e assembled with the rest of the ISS Please locate the following parts to prepare the anemometer Anemometer arm wind vane and cable already attached Anemometer base Wind cups Drip ring Allen wrench 0 05 4 machine screw 4 tooth lock washer 4 hex nut Attaching Anemometer Arm to Base 1 Insert the anemometer arm into the base sliding the cable through the notch in the base as shown in illustration 2 B...

Page 6: ...wind cups 1 Place the black plastic drip ring on the bottom edge of the anemometer head Gently push the drip ring onto the head until it clicks into place 2 Make sure the lower edge of the drip ring is aligned with the lower edge of the ane mometer head 3 Push the wind cups up onto the anemometer s stainless steel shaft 4 Slide the wind cups up the shaft as far as possible 5 Use the Allen wrench p...

Page 7: ...he cover is lined up with the alignment indicator on the box 4 Lift the cover off the box being careful not to stress the solar panel cable The SIM and sensor connectors are visible once the SIM cover has been removed Note See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 for information on locating the components and points of interest on the SIM board Optional Disconnect the solar panel connection T...

Page 8: ...into the connector labeled WIND The lever clicks into place 5 Make sure that the cables lie flat on the bottom the cable access port 6 Firmly insert the foam in between the cables and at the top of the cable access port taking care to ensure that the foam seals the access port entirely leaving no holes or gaps for weather or insects Note If you are assembling a cabled station wait to reinsert the ...

Page 9: ...ctions in the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual and apply power to the console 5 On the back of your console insert the other end of the console cable into the modular receptacle labeled ISS 6 Firmly insert the foam in between the cables and at the top of the cable access port taking care to ensure that the foam seals the access port entirely leaving no holes or gaps for weather or insects See the graph...

Page 10: ...cess port into the console connector and reinsert the foam Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communication If the console is not receiving sensor readings from the ISS please try the following troubleshooting procedures Check the console to make sure it is being powered with the AC adapter supplied in the Vantage Pro2 packaged box or three C batteries Note The supplied adapter is a five volt positive cen...

Page 11: ... is 1 In most cases it will not be necessary to change the transmitter ID The console and ISS should begin communicating automatically when power is applied Note If it is necessary to change the transmitter ID remember to use the same ID for the ISS and con sole See Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 See SIM Board Display and Con tents on page 30 for locating the components and point...

Page 12: ... the center of the console The solar reading displays at the in the bottom right corner of the console display UV and solar readings should be zero or close to zero if the ISS is inside Zero is a valid reading dashes are dis played if no data comes from the sensors 6 Current weather data displayed on the console confirms successful communication Once the ISS has been powered and the console has su...

Page 13: ...ansmission still exists please contact Tech nical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 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 Optional Changing ISS Transmitter ID Each wireless transmitting station including the Inte...

Page 14: ...he Vantage Pro2 console to the same ID as the transmitters as described in the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual Using Multiple Transmitting Stations This table shows the maximum number of each type of station that can be used with a single Vantage Pro2 console ID CODE SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3 1 default off off off 2 off off ON 3 off ON off 4 off ON ON 5 ON off off 6 ON off ON 7 ON ON off 8 ON ON ON T...

Page 15: ...and Contents on page 30 for information on locating the solar panel tab 2 Look on the side of the SIM box Match up the box cover alignment indicator with the alignment indicator on the SIM box and place the cover against the box 3 Slide the cover down until it snaps securely in place Prepare the Rain Collector The tipping bucket is secured at the factory to protect it from damage during shipping T...

Page 16: ...collector 5 Temporarily reinstall the rain collector cone until you are ready to mount the ISS out side If you are installing the metric measurement adapter keep the rain collector cone open Optional Insert the Metric Measurement Adapter The rain collector tipping bucket mechanism contains a standard measurement weight magnet that takes measurements in 01 The ISS assembly contains a metric adapter...

Page 17: ...s the collector to 0 2 mm measurements The console must be set accordingly See the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for more information Locating the ISS and Anemometer For the weather station to perform at its best use these guidelines to select the best mounting locations for the ISS and anemometer Be sure to take into consideration ease of access for maintenance sensor cable lengths and wireless tra...

Page 18: ... The standard for meteorological and aviation applications is to place the anemometer 33 10 m above the ground The standard for agricultural application is to place the anemometer 6 2 m above the ground This is important for evapotranspiration ET calculations Note For roof mounting and for ease of installation in other locations we recommend using the optional Mounting Tripod 7716 Optional Anemome...

Page 19: ...rientation and angles of the antennas are parallel to each other If possible align the pivot joints of both the ISS and the console antennas so that the are facing each other for maximum signal strength Turn the gain on to improve reception of a weak signal Refer to the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for information on setting the console gain For better reception over greater distances or for weaker...

Page 20: ...y moving the console and ISS to different positions Irregular terrain in the area may interfere with the signal For example if the ISS is mounted downhill from the console the ground may block a large percentage of the transmitted signal 4 Press and hold DONE to return to the normal screen when finished testing Note See the Troubleshooting section of the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for information...

Page 21: ... the South See Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 Optional Guidelines for Securing Cables To prevent fraying or cutting of cables secure them so they will not whip about in the wind Secure cable to a metal pole using cable ties or by wrap ping tape around both the cables and the pole Place clips or ties approximately every 3 5 1 1 6 m Mounting clips cable ties or additional hardware ...

Page 22: ...nter s level to ensure the holes are level Use the metal backing plate as a guide when marking the holes 2 Remove the rain collector cone if it is installed on the ISS mounting base 3 Insert the 1 4 x 3 lag screws through the metal backing plate and the holes in the mounting base into the post 4 Tighten the lag screws using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench 5 Re attach the rain collector cone Se...

Page 23: ...tions can be mounted separately Refer to the following illustration when installing the ISS or anemometer on a pole Accessories for Pole Mounting Use the Mounting Tripod 7716 for easy roof mounting The Mounting Pole Kit 7717 can raise the installation height of the ISS by up to 37 5 0 95 m General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole With the supplied U bolts the ISS can be mounted on a pole having...

Page 24: ... bolt ends as shown previously Note Do not tighten the hex nuts yet Leave the hex nuts loose to swivel the ISS base on the pole 4 The two ends of the anemometer s U bolt should now be pointing away from the mounted rain collector side Slide the anemometer s mounting base over the protrud ing bolt ends Place a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends as shown above Do not ti...

Page 25: ... the sensors are level Adjust the level by tightening or loosening the screws that hold the sensor onto the shelf Note If you are installing the solar or UV sensors separately see the Sensor Mounting Shelf installation manual and the Solar Radiation and UV Sensor Installation manuals for more information Clearing Data Collected During Testing and Installation Now that the ISS is mounted outside an...

Page 26: ...to function as a transmitter station sending wind data directly to the console instead of transmitting via the ISS Remote Mounting the Solar and UV Sensors The solar and UV sensors have a 3 0 9 m cable If you wish to install these sensors away from the ISS you can extend the length of the sensor cables up to 125 38 m with Davis Instruments extension cables 7876 Note Not all cables are compatible w...

Page 27: ...sitive sensors or alter the data and readings the ISS is transmitting Check the radiation shield for debris or insect nests at least once a year and clean when necessary A buildup of material inside the shield reduces its effectiveness and may cause inaccurate temperature and humidity readings To thoroughly clean the radiation shield 1 Remove the rain collector cone 2 Using a Phillips head screwdr...

Page 28: ...n Anemometer Problems The anemometer head is tilted when I mount the anemometer With Allen wrench provided in the supplied hardware loosen the screws holding the anemometer head on the arm The screws are on the bottom of the anemometer head by the wind cups Turn the anemometer head so it is straight and then tighten the screws The wind cups are spinning but my console displays 0 mph The signal fro...

Page 29: ... TV radio newspapers or a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings Readings can vary considerably over short distances How you site the ISS and anemometer can also make a big difference If you have questions contact Technical Support Contacting Davis Instruments If you have questions about the ISS or Vantage Pro2 system or encounter problems installing or operating the weather sta...

Page 30: ...ll be installed is already known To re orient the wind vane 1 Loosen the wind vane set screw 2 Pull the vane directly up and off the steel shaft on which it turns 3 Press WIND on the console 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 compass markings t...

Page 31: ... power adapter Wireless ISS Temperature range 40 to 150 Fahrenheit 40 to 65 Celsius Transmission frequency 902 928 MHz FHSS for North America 868 0 868 6 MHz FHSS for overseas versions EU UK and OV Transmitter ID codes 8 user selectable License low power less than 8 mW no license required Primary power Solar power Davis solar charger Backup power CR 123A 3 volt lithium battery 8 months without sun...

Page 32: ...N WIND WIND TEMP TEMP HUM HUM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Solar Power Tab 2 AC Adapter Socket 3 4 Battery Socket Cabled Connection 5 Transmitter ID DIP Switch 6 Test DIP Switch 7 Test LED 8 9 10 11 12 Temperature Humidity Sensor Connector Wind Sensor Connector Rain Sensor Connector Solar Radiation Sensor Connector UV Sensor Connector ...

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