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My installation is in a low light area. Can I add another solar panel?
Yes. You can add an Extra Solar Panel Kit (product number 6616).
Can I add another battery? Can I charge the battery on AC power?
Yes. You will also need a Universal Shelter (product number 6618) in which to
mount the extra battery. Contact Tech Support for parts and instructions on adding
batteries. You may also use AC power to charge the battery. See Appendix: Using
AC Power to Charge the Battery on page 13.
My status LEDs are not blinking.
Make sure the power cord is connected. If power is connected and the LED is still
off, press and release the blue
Status LED
ON/OFF
button shown in the
diagram. It can take up to 30 seconds for the lights to turn on. If the LEDs are still
off, try repowering your Vantage Connect (unplug the main power cable, wait one
minute, then plug it in again). If the LEDs still do not come on, contact technical
support.
No data is being uploaded.
Try these steps:
•
Make sure status LED is showing normal function, otherwise the device has not
registered on the network. (See above to test LEDs.)
•
Check power to the weather station. Make sure all cables are securely plugged
in.
•
Measure battery power with volt meter.
•
Repower
by unplugging the main power cable, waiting one minute, then
plugging it in again.
If data still is not uploaded, contact Tech Support.
How can I access my data if I am on site but don't have a PC with an internet
connection?
If you urgently need to access your weather data at your remote site but have no
access to a PC with an internet connection, you can connect a laptop (or PC)
directly to the Vantage Connect and download all of the archive records in its
memory using the supplied WeatherLink software. You will need an interface
cable. Please call Technical Support to request a Connect interface cable.
Can I replace my battery?
Yes. Your Vantage Connect comes with a battery designed to charge in
temperatures as low as -4°F/-20°C. If your installation is in a location with low
temperatures, you should replace the battery with a Davis battery, product number
Status LED
on/off button
Main power
cable
