Product #7817, 7818, 7819
E
XTERNAL
T
EMPERATURE
S
ENSOR
&
S
TAINLESS
S
TEEL
T
EMPERATURE
P
ROBE
S
T A N D A R D
& I
N D U S T R I A L
I
N S T A L L A T I O N
M
A N U A L
The external temperature sensor and the stainless steel temperature probe may
be used with any of Davis’ weather stations (except the Perception II
®)
. With
the exception of the GroWeather, the sensor may be used to measure outside
temperature, though you may bury the sensor or immerse it in water to mea-
sure soil or water temperature instead of air temperature. The GroWeather™
allows you to display two separate external temperature readings (or a single
temperature reading and leaf wetness). You may use this sensor for either tem-
perature reading. The standard version of each sensor comes with a 40’ (12 m)
cable. The industrial version comes with a 16’ (5 m) cable.
T
OOLS
AND
M
ATERIALS
N
EEDED
You may need some of the following tools and materials in order to complete
your installation. Please be sure you have everything you need before begin-
ning.
✦
Shovel, spade, or hoe to dig hole for sensor when using as soil temperature
✦
Metal or plastic conduit to protect cable from rodents
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Cable clips or weather-resistant cable ties with screw holes or other means for
mounting to secure cable
T
ESTING
THE
S
ENSOR
Test the sensor before installing it.
1. Attach the sensor cable to the appropriate connector on the junction box/sensor
interface module (SIM).
Consult your station manual or installation manual.
2. Press the appropriate key on your console as necessary to make sure you are getting
an outside, air, or soil temperature reading on the console.
