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Sensor Interface

SENSOR

INTERFACE

MODULE

SUN

RAIN

WIND

TEMP

HUM

Solar Panel

Connector

AC Adapter Socke

Battery Socket
(wireless only)

Cabled Connection

Transmitter ID DIP Switch

Test DIP Switch (wireless only)

Test LED

Temperature/Humidity
Sensor Connector

Wind Sensor Connector

Rain Sensor Connector

Solar Radiation Sensor Connector

UV Sensor Connector

Summary of Contents for Vantage Pro2 GroWeather 6825

Page 1: ...or Suite with Solar Radiation Sensor 24 Hour Fan USER MANUAL Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 U S A 510 732 9229 www davisnet com R Product numbers 6825 and 6825C Vantage Pro...

Page 2: ...g 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 rece...

Page 3: ...eless receivers within its range The ISS includes a rain collector temperature sensor humidity sensor anemometer and solar radiation sensor Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a 24 Hour Fa...

Page 4: ...tion clean the diffuser using a soft damp cloth Anemometer Vane Wind Cups Anemometer Cable 40 12 2 m Anemometer Base Anemometer Arm Control Head Console Cable 100 30 m Cabled ISS Only Debris Screen pl...

Page 5: ...ic if possible Scissors or wire cutters 7 16 wrench or adjustable 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 using lag...

Page 6: ...r Anemometer arm wind vane and cable already attached Anemometer base Wind cups Allen wrench 0 05 4 machine screw 4 tooth lock washer 4 hex nut Attach the Anemometer Arm to Base 1 Insert the anemomete...

Page 7: ...1 Push the wind cups up onto the anemometer s stainless steel shaft sliding them up the shaft as far as possible 2 Use the Allen wrench provided to firmly tighten the set screw on the side of the win...

Page 8: ...away from the box while sliding the cover up 4 Look on the side of the shelter The box cover can be easily removed from the box when the alignment indicator on the cover is lined up with the alignment...

Page 9: ...n the same pole as the rain collector 1 Remove the protective cap from the RJ jack on the anemometer cable 2 Pull the foam insert out of cable access port and set it aside 3 Insert the anemometer cabl...

Page 10: ...e off the ISS base Tip When new the cone fits tightly in the base and may require extra pressure to remove Steady the ISS base between your knees when removing the cone 2 Carefully cut and remove the...

Page 11: ...rdware kit Note Inserting the metric measurement adapter converts the rain collector to take measurements in 0 2 mm increments for each tip of the spoons The console or Vantage Connect must be configu...

Page 12: ...tween the arms of the spoons with the top solid side of the metric adapter facing up Next Steps The next steps in assembling your ISS for installation depend on whether your ISS is a cabled version or...

Page 13: ...n the sensor interface firmly insert either end of the 4 conductor cable into the modular receptacle labeled COMM 4 If you haven t powered up the console yet refer to the installation instructions in...

Page 14: ...ole display may not change 6 Press 2ND then press RAIN DAY for solar radiation readings The solar reading displays in the bottom right corner of the console display Solar readings should be zero or cl...

Page 15: ...into the ISS jack on the console Make sure that the cable is firmly plugged into the jack labeled COMM on the sensor interface Verify that all sensor cables are firmly plugged in A green LED indicato...

Page 16: ...immediately begins transmitting data to the console Energy from the solar panel is stored for power at night The battery is an alternative power source the sensor interface uses when it is depleted of...

Page 17: ...Current Weather screen displays A flashing X in the lower right hand corner indicates that the console is receiving data packets This may take a few minutes Sensor readings from the ISS should display...

Page 18: ...es each time the ISS transmits which is about once every 2 5 seconds See Sensor Interface on page 41 for information on locating the components and points of interest on the sensor interface 5 If the...

Page 19: ...s Transmitter ID 1 You have purchased additional Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Vue wireless transmitting stations and one of the stations has been designated as Station No 1 instead of this ISS On the ISS t...

Page 20: ...owable only if one station has only leaf wetness sensors and one has only soil moisture sensors For example a network can either have both a Leaf Wetness Temperature station and a Soil Moisture Temper...

Page 21: ...or flat regularly mowed grassy or naturally landscaped area that drains well when it rains For areas with average maximum yearly snow depths over 3 0 9 m mount the ISS 2 0 6 m above this depth Never i...

Page 22: ...allation we recommend using the optional mounting tripod 7716 For other installations use the Mounting Pole Kit 7717 Note For more detailed siting suggestions see Application Note 30 Reporting Quality...

Page 23: ...ons heaters or air conditioners Transmission between wireless units may be obscured by something unidentifiable or by some obstacle that can t be worked around For best results orient the ISS antenna...

Page 24: ...more information on the diagnostic screens It s a good idea to test the console s reception anywhere that you might want to use or mount it now or in the future Take your time If you aren t picking up...

Page 25: ...r panel should face south for maximum sun exposure and the anemometer arm should point north for proper wind direction calibration In the Southern Hemisphere the solar panel should face north for maxi...

Page 26: ...lations require that the rain collector cone be removed for assembly Use the built in bubble level to ensure the main part of the ISS is level Installing the ISS and Anemometer on a Flat Surface Insta...

Page 27: ...aiming true north you will need to calibrate the wind direction on your console to display accurate wind directions See your Vantage Pro2 Console User Manual Installing the ISS and Anemometer on a Po...

Page 28: ...unit to the correct direction and then tighten the hex nuts The desired height can also be achieved by sliding the ISS vertically before tightening Option 1 Installing ISS and Anemometer Together Try...

Page 29: ...a washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends Do not tighten the nuts yet 3 For the wireless ISS swivel the ISS base so the solar panel is facing south in the Northern Hemisphere or n...

Page 30: ...can clog the rain collector To use the bird spikes insert one spike into each socket around the rim of the cone The sockets are tapered push firmly or tap lightly with a hammer for a more secure fit I...

Page 31: ...rain cone Start the 24 Hour Fan The fan s batteries are factory installed with plastic tabs between the batteries and the contacts This prevents batteries from draining during shipping The two clear p...

Page 32: ...ote Not all cables are compatible with your Vantage Pro2 system To be sure they will work order Davis extension cables from your dealer or directly from Davis Instruments Be aware that the maximum mea...

Page 33: ...ning the Solar Radiation Sensor The solar radiation sensor has an outer shell or shield which protects the sensor body from thermal radiation and provides a path for convection cooling of the body min...

Page 34: ...clean the radiation shield can damage the sensitive sensors or alter the data and readings the ISS is transmitting Check the radiation shield for debris or insect nests several times a year and thoro...

Page 35: ...cable down through the access hole and out of the shelter Tip You can also remove the transmitter shelter door by unplugging the solar panel cable Then you can use the transmitter shelter door to sto...

Page 36: ...together and lift off the solar bracket 7 Remove the two cap plates Plates Screen Threaded Spacer Lock Washer Flat Washer Stand offs Fan Plate Temp Humidity Cable Solar Panel Cable Plugged into Junct...

Page 37: ...r surfaces with a damp cloth 13 Remove the screen from the bottom of the radiation shield Wipe it clean as well as up into the interior of the radiation shield Replace the screen 14 Replace the temper...

Page 38: ...Note that cables should exit from the radiation shield toward the mounting pole or post Screw the screws into the threaded spacers 18 Route the temperature humidity cable over the solar bracket and ba...

Page 39: ...leaning is complete See your Vantage Pro2 Console User Manual for instructions on clearing weather data 1 Separate the cone from the base by turning it counter clockwise 2 Remove and clean the debris...

Page 40: ...to correct the faulty connection If the sensor still functions intermittently contact Technical Support See Contacting Technical Support on page 39 Readings Are Not What You Expect Comparing data fro...

Page 41: ...ly If none of these steps get the wind direction working contact Technical Support and ask for a wind test cable The wind cups don t spin or don t spin as fast as they should The anemometer may be loc...

Page 42: ...r CR 123A 3 volt lithium battery 8 months without sunlight greater than 2 years depending on solar charging ISS Weather Variable Update Intervals With console receiver transmitter ID dependent Wind sp...

Page 43: ...7 4 8 9 10 11 12 1 Solar Panel Connector 2 AC Adapter Socket 3 4 Battery Socket wireless only Cabled Connection 5 Transmitter ID DIP Switch 6 Test DIP Switch wireless only 7 Test LED 8 9 10 11 12 Temp...

Page 44: ...nvoy Envoy8X Vantage Vue and Vantage Connect are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corporation Hayward CA Copyright 2017 Davis Instruments Corp All rights reserved Information in this document subject t...

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