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DAVIS VANTAGE VUE

wind station PRO+

installation guide

integrated sensor suite

installation manual

Model #6357

Summary of Contents for Vantage Vue PRO+

Page 1: ...DAVIS VANTAGE VUE wind station PRO installation guide integrated sensor suite installation manual Model 6357...

Page 2: ...trol Installing of battery Advanced installation Short range and long range transmitters Verification of data from ISS Installing of ISS Mounting thge ISS Installing of ISS on the pole Maintenance and...

Page 3: ...ect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modification not expre...

Page 4: ...nsor readings The anemometer measures wind speed and the wind vane measures wind direction The Sensor Interface Module SIM is housed within the ISS and comprises the brains of the Vantage Vue system a...

Page 5: ...Wind cups Tipping spoon rain assembly Wind vane Rain collector debris screen Solar panel shield 3...

Page 6: ...mer Service toll free at 1 800 678 3669 about receiving replacement hardware or other components Tools Needed Adjustable wrench or 7 16 11mm wrench Compass or local area map Backing plate U Bolt 1 4 l...

Page 7: ...ality measurement control unit with air quality sensor Pole fixing mechanism with servo and Radiolink remote rotation controller Wind cups rain collector sun shield Data transmission unit RFD900 with...

Page 8: ...d vane 3 Install the rain collector tipping spoon assembly 4 Install the debris screen in the rain collector 5 Install the ISS battery to apply power Note At this point we recommend that you set up yo...

Page 9: ...ill go as shown 2 Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw near the top of the hub section of the wind cups as shown Ensure that the set screw is screwed in fully and is tight 3 Pull gen...

Page 10: ...wind vane shaft is horizontal and will orient itself so that its flat side will be facing to the right as shown 3 Holding the ISS assembly with your left hand grasp the wind vane with your right hand...

Page 11: ...l the Debris Screen The Vantage Vue ISS rain collector debris screen captures debris that may otherwise clog your rain collector 1 Locate the small black plastic ISS debris screen in your hardware pac...

Page 12: ...M sensor unit to data input cable inside typing spoon assembly 3 Connect APM sensor unit to data output cable inside Pro body 4 Connect power source cable to APM sensor unit 5 Attach wind sensor to pl...

Page 13: ...11 other meteo stations Main functions of radio controller 1 changing of direction of meteo station this allows precise measuring of wind direction wind speed dust temperature 2 real time weather data...

Page 14: ...ign on the battery with the sign embossed on the inside of the battery compartment 2 Ensure that the battery is properly in place install the battery compart ment cover and tighten the thumb screw To...

Page 15: ...es Advanced Installations Confirm the Transmitter ID of the ISS Your Vantage Vue console can be used to listen to a Vantage Pro2 ISS instead of a Vantage Vue ISS and an optional anemometer transmitter...

Page 16: ...selectable transmitter IDs The default transmitter ID for both the ISS and the Vantage Vue console is 1 Change the transmitter ID if another Davis Instruments wireless weather sta tion is operating n...

Page 17: ...For long range distance over 25m use special RFD900 modem with CM921 transciever Install RFD900 inside Vantage Vue main board by using of LRM socket RFD900 is supplied by energy from main board of Van...

Page 18: ...way to ensure that your console is listening to your ISS and not another Davis station nearby is to make sure the wind values displayed match your wind vane s direction in reference to the solar panel...

Page 19: ...nsmission range when siting the station Note When selecting a location for installing your ISS especially on a rooftop make sure it is a location far from power lines Seek professional help if you are...

Page 20: ...ISS with the solar panel pointing in a direction other than south you will need to use the wind direction calibration function in the Vantage Vue console in order to obtain accurate wind direction re...

Page 21: ...alling on a Pole With the supplied U bolt the ISS can be mounted on a pole or rod having an outside diameter ranging from 1 to 1 75 25 44 mm To mount on a smaller pole obtain a U bolt that fits the ba...

Page 22: ...or rod having an outside diameter ranging from 1 to 1 75 25 44 mm To mount on a smaller pole obtain a U bolt that fits the base openings but that has a lon ger threaded section If mounting the ISS on...

Page 23: ...correct direction of Vantage Vue Pro station to preffered direction NOTE Use display of remote controller to see real time data from Vantage Vue Pro station NOTE Use display of remote controller to c...

Page 24: ...ps and radiation shield are on the left and gently place the ISS on top of the pole 3 While holding the mounting base of the ISS against the pole place the two ends of the U bolt around the pole and t...

Page 25: ...insect nests at least once a year and clean when necessary Abuildup of material inside the shield reduces its effectiveness and may cause inaccurate temperature and humidity readings 1 Using a Phillip...

Page 26: ...r and debris screen 2 Use pipe cleaners to clear any debris remaining in the screen 3 When all parts are clean rinse with clear water To clean the tipping spoon assembly it must first be removed from...

Page 27: ...6 SPI bus 17 AUX outputs Guidelines for Installing of PX4 temperature and humidity sensor unit Install PX4 inside Vantage Vue main body and connect PX4 to socket Use this schema to connect required me...

Page 28: ...and away from the base 2 Use a damp soft cloth to gently remove any debris from the tipping spoon assembly being careful not to damage any moving parts or scratch the spoon 3 When all parts are clean...

Page 29: ...ISS SIM CR 123 3 Volt Lithium cell Battery Life 3 Volt Lithium cell 8 months without sunlight greater than 2 years depending on solar charging Wind Speed Sensor Wind cups with magnetic detectio n Wind...

Page 30: ...sec c e s 0 1 t n i o P w e D RAIN Rainfall Amount 20 sec Rain Storm Amount 20 sec c e s 0 2 e t a R n i a R TEMPERATURE Inside Temperature1 min Outside Temperature 10 sec c e s 0 1 x e d n I t a e H...

Page 31: ...voltage stabilizer stabilizing voltage in range from 0 591V to 6V max Use current stabilizer 5 7 5A UBEC type NOTE It s recomended to use 5 500 mAh LiPo type battery for Vantage Vue station in config...

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