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Hardware
Hardware included with the Vantage Vue
sensor suite:
Tools Needed
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Adjustable wrench or 7/16” (11 mm)
wrench
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Compass or local area map
Note:
If any of the hardware components are missing or not included, contact Customer Service toll free at
1-800-678-3669 about receiving replacement hardware or other components.
A note about setting up when using with WeatherLink Live
During set up, you may record erroneous data. For example, if you set up inside on a cool day
you may record a false outside temperature; if the tipping spoon tilts during set up, you will
record false rain data. In WeatherLink Live, you will not be able to clear or edit this archive
data. If you are concerned about recording false data, you can take these steps to prevent it:
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If you are using both the console and WeatherLink Live, set up using just the console. Set
up the WeatherLink Live after you have ensured connection to the console and mounted
the sensor suite.
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If you are using just WeatherLink Live and no console, set up where the temperature is
similar to outside temperature. Do not install the rain mechanism until the sensor suite is
mounted so it will not record erroneous rain. Check for a transmission by gently spinning
the wind cups. This will record erroneous wind data but should not create a false high.
Preparing the Sensor Suite for Installation
Follow the steps in the order; each builds on tasks completed in previous steps.
Note:
Use a clean, well-lit work table or work area to prepare the sensor suite for installation.
1. Attach the wind cups to the anemometer.
2. Attach the wind vane.
3. Install the rain collector tipping spoon assembly.
4. Install the debris screen in the rain collector.
5. Apply power from the sensor suite battery.
Note:
After this step, we recommend that you set up your console, and then come back to finish the installation
of the sensor suite. See your
Vantage Vue Console Manual
.
Additional steps for advanced set up:
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Verify transmitter ID
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Change the transmitter ID for wireless communication, if necessary
6. Verify data from the sensor suite.
Backing plate
U-Bolt
1/4” lock washers
1/4” hex nuts
0.05” Allen wren
Debris screen
