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Integrated Sensor Suite

Please remember to mount your ISS so the anemometer arm is extending 
toward the north. (Otherwise, you will need to re-orient the wind vane. See 
“Appendix C: Re-orienting the Wind Vane” on page 29.)

Note:

In the Northern Hemisphere, when the anemometer arm is pointing north, the solar panel will 
be facing south for maximum sun exposure. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, in addition 
to pointing the anemometer north, the solar panel should probably also face north, for maximum 
sun exposure (unless you are in the tropics, where it doesn’t matter as much). Either mount the 
two sides separately, each facing north, or mount the ISS as a single unit with solar panel facing 
north and re-orient your wind vane to south. See “Appendix C: Re-orienting the Wind Vane”.

Continue by mounting the anemometer and securing both sides

1. The two ends of the anemometer’s U-bolt should now be pointing away from the 

mounted rain collector side. Slide the anemometer’s mounting base over the protrud-
ing bolt ends. Place a flat washer, a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends 
as shown above. Do not tighten the nuts yet. 

Now you can raise the entire unit to the desired height on the pole, and 
swivel it so the anemometer arm is pointing north. 

2. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten all four hex nuts until the ISS is 

firmly fastened on the pole.

3. Re-attach the rain collector cone. 

Set the cone back on the base so its latches slide downward into the latch 
openings on the base. Rotate cone clockwise.

4. Place the debris screen (shown in the illustration on page 2) inside the cone, “feet-

down” over the funnel hole. 

Mounting Rain Collector Side on a Pole by Itself 

See the illustration on page 19.

1. While holding the mounting base against the pole, place the two ends of a U-bolt 

around the pole and through the two holes in the base.

2. Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends as they stick out toward the rain col-

lector cone. Secure the backing plate with a washer, a lock washer, and a hex nut on 
each of the bolt ends. Do not tighten the nuts yet. 

For wireless version, swivel the rain collector side so the solar panel is facing 
south (in the Northern Hemisphere), or north (in the Southern Hemisphere).

3. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the nuts. 

4. Re-attach the rain collector cone. 

Set the cone back on the base so its latches slide downward into the latch 
openings on the base. Rotate cone clockwise.

5. Place the debris screen (shown in the illustration on page 2) inside the cone, “feet-

down” over the funnel hole. 

Содержание Integrated Sensor

Страница 1: ...adiation UV Solar Radiation Note To upgrade a Vantage Pro system to Vantage Pro Plus see Appendix B Optional Accessories For mounting purposes the Integrated Sensor Suite ISS consists of two sides the...

Страница 2: ...nemometer Cable Solar Panel wireless models only Anemometer Vane Control Head Anemometer Arm Drip Ring Wind Cups Debris Screen place inside Rain Collector Cone after installation 1 4 Flat Washers 1 4...

Страница 3: ...NOT rubbing alcohol Once you have mounted the ISS in its final location use the bubble level on each sensor as a guide to verify that the sensor is level To adjust tighten or loosen the screws holding...

Страница 4: ...adiation Shield 15 Preparing the Rain Collector 15 Choosing a Location to Mount the Integrated Sensor Suite 16 Mounting the Integrated Sensor Suite 18 A Note on Securing Cables 22 Additional Mounting...

Страница 5: ...he steps in the order they are pre sented in the manual Each step builds on tasks completed in previous steps PREPARING THE ANEMOMETER The anemometer measures wind direction and speed The wind vane is...

Страница 6: ...cable firmly into the zig zagging channel in the base taking up any slack between arm and base Make sure that you press the anemometer cable down into the channel as much as possible so that the U bo...

Страница 7: ...head you will attach a black plastic drip ring and the wind cups 1 Slide the black plastic drip ring onto the anemometer head Gen tly push the drip ring up until it clicks into place 2 Make sure the l...

Страница 8: ...tly oriented when you mount the anemometer outside Ensure correct orientation of the wind vane in one of two ways 1 Mount the anemometer so that the arm points north The wind vane will be ready for us...

Страница 9: ...s plugged in Connect the anemometer sensor cable to the Sensor Interface Module or SIM Apply power to the ISS different methods for cabled wireless versions Change the transmitter ID for wireless comm...

Страница 10: ...E Applying Power to ISS The ISS receives power from the console via the 40 12 m cable that runs between them This cable can be extended by up to 1000 305 m Please plug in the console s AC adapter at t...

Страница 11: ...w 5 seconds for the wind direction display to stabilize before moving it again The outside relative humidity reading takes approximately one minute to dis play after power up For Vantage Pro Plus Pres...

Страница 12: ...display at the console receiver Transmitter IDs allow Vantage ProTM or Weather EchoTM consoles to identify signals from up to eight different wireless transmitting stations in the field The factory de...

Страница 13: ...ansmitters If you see the number 1 press and hold down the DONE key to view the data onscreen If you do not skip down to TEST mode below Viewing Current Data You should now see weather readings from y...

Страница 14: ...y blinking no matter where you stand with the console put your ISS in TEST mode TEST mode DIP switch 4 on the SIM see the diagram below is the TEST DIP switch Switch it to the ON position using a ball...

Страница 15: ...ide the single closed plate back over the threaded studs On wireless version ease the antenna through the antenna deployment hole 3 Place the flat washers lock washers and plastic wing nuts over the s...

Страница 16: ...ry to position your ISS as follows At least 5 1 5 m away from sources of heat such as chimneys and exhaust vents Avoid placing it near any space that heats up a lot during the day At least 5 1 5 m abo...

Страница 17: ...hold them there so you can walk around with the console receiver for a few minutes If you plan to mount the two sides of the ISS apart from each other test transmission from the proposed location of...

Страница 18: ...an mount each one either on a pole or on a flat vertical surface such as a wooden post Hardware is included for both options use the U bolts to mount on a pole and the lag screws to mount on a vertica...

Страница 19: ...ole having an outside diameter ranging from 1 1 4 to 1 3 4 32 44mm Larger U bolts not supplied can be used to mount to a pole with a maximum outside diameter of 2 1 2 64mm Start by mounting the rain c...

Страница 20: ...esired height on the pole and swivel it so the anemometer arm is pointing north 2 Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten all four hex nuts until the ISS is firmly fastened on the pole 3 Re...

Страница 21: ...ing plate as your guide when marking the holes 2 Insert the 1 4 x 3 lag screws through the metal backing plate and the holes in the mounting base into the post 3 Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wre...

Страница 22: ...a staple gun to secure cables Metal staples especially when installed with a staple gun have a tendency to cut the cables ADDITIONAL MOUNTING OPTIONS Cabled Vantage Pro Mounting the Anemometer Farther...

Страница 23: ...tivity of ultraviolet and solar radiation sensors it is common practice for manufacturers to recommend re calibration after a period of time Here at Davis Instruments we have seen less than 2 drift pe...

Страница 24: ...down 1 16 1 8 inch 1 5 3 mm Check your cables for visible nicks and cuts Look for corrosion in the WIND jack on the Sensor Interface Module and on splices in the cable if any If possible remove any e...

Страница 25: ...For callers outside the USA or Canada 510 670 0589 Fax to Customer Service or Tech Support www davisnet com Copies of User Manuals are available on the Support page Watch for FAQs and other updates Su...

Страница 26: ...Ds DIP switches 1 2 and 3 on the transmitter allows you to control the ID the channel the station will trans mit on DIP switch 4 is used for transmission testing not for transmitter ID The transmitter...

Страница 27: ...w Use this table to ensure that each wireless transmitting station in your system is broadcasting on its own transmitter ID Please remember to set your Vantage Pro console receiver s to the same IDs a...

Страница 28: ...a Vantage Pro Plus the ultraviolet UV and solar radiation sensors are already mounted on your ISS on the sensor mounting shelf If you own a Vantage Pro and would like to upgrade to a Vantage Pro Plus...

Страница 29: ...ireless ISS is mounted near a standard AC outlet use the AC adapter as backup to solar power And leave the battery installed as backup to the AC power in case electricity goes out during a storm See a...

Страница 30: ...anemometer arm is now pointing 3 Use the wind direction chart below or compass markings to find the degree reading which corresponds to that direction WIND DIRECTION CHART 4 Slowly turn the stainless...

Страница 31: ...will go PLACING VANE ONTO SHAFT 6 Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw on the side of the wind vane SECURING WIND VANE 7 Test your anemometer by pointing the wind vane in any direct...

Страница 32: ...rgy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic...

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