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Chapter 1
Welcome to Vantage Pro2™
Welcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station console. The console dis-
plays and records your station’s weather data, provides graph and alarm
functions, and interfaces to a computer using our optional WeatherLink
software.
Vantage Pro2 stations are available in two basic versions: Cabled and
Wireless. A Cabled Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data
from the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to the console using a straight-
through four-conductor cable. A Wireless Vantage Pro2 station transmits
outside sensor data from the ISS to the console via a low-power radio.
Wireless stations can also collect data from the optional Vantage Pro2 sen-
sors. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2.
The
Vantage Pro2 Quick Reference Guide
included with your station pro-
vides an easy to use reference for most console functions.
Console Features
Keyboard & Display
The keyboard lets you view current and historical data, set and clear
alarms, change station models, enter calibration numbers, set up and view
graphs, select sensors, and read the forecast. The keyboard consists of 12
command keys located next to the screen display and four navigation keys
located below the command keys.
A weather variable or console command is printed on each com-
mand key. Just press a key to select the variable or function
printed on that key.
Each command key also has a secondary function which is
printed above the key on the console case. To select the second-
ary function, press and release 2ND (on the front of the con-
sole, upper right corner) and then immediately press the key for that
function.
Note:
After pressing 2ND, the 2ND
icon displays above the barometer reading on the
screen for three seconds. All secondary key functions are enabled during this time.
Keys resume normal operation after the icon disappears.
The up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow naviga-
tion keys are used to select command options, adjust values,
and to provide additional functions when used in combination
with a command key.
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