DAVIS 6322C User's Manual
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1. anemometer cable into the connector labeled WIND The lever clicks into place lie flat on the bottom the cable access port 6 Firmly insert the foam in N between the cables and at the top of the cable access Note Only Plus models have UV and port taking care to ensure solar cables already attached that the foam seals the access port entirely leaving no holes or gaps large enough for weather or insects If you are assembling a cabled station wait to reinsert the foam until cable assembly is com plete See Cabled ISS Assembly on page 7 Once the sensor connections have been checked and the anemometer cable has been inserted a connection between the ISS and the Vantage Pro2 console must be made 7 Read the following instructions that best apply to your ISS and Vantage Pro2 assem bly e See Cabled ISS Assembly on page 7 for assembling Vantage Pro2 weather sta tions that contain a cabled connection between the ISS and the console e See Wireless ISS Assembly on page 9 for assembling Vantage Pro2 weather sta tions that use a wireless connection to transmit and receive data Cabled ISS Assembly The Cabled ISS system contains a cable for connecting the ISS to a Vantage Pro2 cabled console Once the anemometer has been installed and the sensors have been checked a cabled connection between the ISS and the console can be established Follow the steps below for powering the ISS2. If you do not see the X slowly blinking no matter where you stand with the console put your ISS in Test Mode The DIP switch 4 on the SIM is the Test Mode switch Switch it to the ON position using a ball point pen or paper clip e An LED indicator light on the SIM flashes each time the ISS transmits which is about once every 2 5 seconds _ Setting for Test Mode DIP Switch 4 ON g Troubleshooting Wireless ISS Reception Note Note Note If the LED is flashing rapidly call Technical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 for more information See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 for information on locating the components and points of interest on the SIM board 5 If the LED remains dark there is a problem with the ISS transmitter Call Technical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 6 If the LED flashes repeatedly but your console isn t picking up a signal anywhere in the room it could be related to one of the following causes e You changed the ISS Transmitter ID at the ISS or console but not at both e Reception is being disrupted by frequency interference from outside sources Interference has to be strong to prevent the console from receiving a signal while in the same room as the ISS In high interference environments it may be preferable to install the Cabled Vantage Pro2 e There is a probl
3. SIM open the SIM housing cover See Open the SIM Box on page 5 11 Troubleshooting Wireless ISS Reception z Transmitter ID DIP Switches in Top right Corner of SIM To change to another ID use a ballpoint pen or paper clip to toggle DIP switches 1 2 and 3 The settings for Transmitter IDs 1 8 are shown in the table below Set the Vantage Pro2 console to the same ID as the transmitters as described in the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual ID CODE SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3 1 default off off off 2 off off ON 3 off ON off 4 off ON ON 5 ON off off 6 ON off ON 7 ON ON off 8 ON ON ON Using Multiple Transmitting Stations This table shows the maximum number of each type of station that can be used with a single Vantage Pro2 console The console can receive signals from a total of up to eight transmitters stations Station Type Maximum Number Integrated Sensor Suite ISS 1 Anemometer Transmitter Kit 1 Leaf amp Soil Moisture Temperature Station 2 Temperature Station 8 Temperature Humidity Station 8 Replaces the ISS anemometer Two are allowable only if both stations are only partially populated For example A network can either have both a Leaf Wetness Temperature station and a Soil Moisture Temperature station or it can have one combi
4. UV sensor use the bubble level on the sensors as a guide to verify that the sensors are level Adjust the level by tightening or loosening the screws that hold each sensor onto the shelf If you are installing the solar or UV sensors separately see the Sensor Mounting Shelf installation manual and the Solar Radiation and UV Sensor installation manuals for more information Clearing Data Collected During Testing and Installation Now that the ISS is mounted outside any data that was collected in the Vantage Pro2 console during testing and mounting can be cleared To clear all the collected data on the console 1 Press WIND so that graph icon appears adjacent to the wind data on the display Confirm that wind speed is displayed on the compass rose 2 Press 2ND then press and hold CLEAR for at least six seconds and until you see CLEARING NOW in the console ticker display Additional Mounting Options Extending Wireless Transmission Range Optional repeater stations can be used to extend the wireless transmission range e Wireless Repeater AC Powered 7626 e Wireless Repeater Solar Powered 7627 e Long Range Wireless Repeater AC Powered 7653 Long Range Wireless Repeater Solar Powered 7654 23 Additional Mounting Options Note Note 24 Extending the Console Cable Cabled ISS Only A Cabled ISS can be extended up to 1000 300 m away from the console by using Davis Instruments extension cable
5. seconds to 1 minute Ultraviolet radiation 50 seconds to 1 minute Solar radiation 0 50 seconds to 1 minute 29 SIM Board Display and Contents SIM Board Display and Contents DEWIS Let SENSOR INTERFACE MODULE TEMP uv sun RAIN wmo Solar Panel Tab Test LED AC Adapter Socket Temperature Humidity Sensor Connector Cabled Connection Rain Sensor Connector Transmitter ID DIP Switch Solar Radiation Sensor Connector Test DIP Switch UV Sensor Connector 9 Q Battery Socket Wind Sensor Connector QO
6. the arms of the bucket 3 Open the arms slightly with one hand while pulling the magnet out with the other Open plastic tipping mechanism arms pull out magnet 4 Separate an end cap from one end of the magnet 6 po Separate magnet from one end cap Insert magnet with other end cap into metric measurement adapter 14 Locating the ISS and Anemometer Note 5 Slide the magnet exposed end of magnet first into the open slot of the metric adapter 6 Insert the metric adapter and magnet between the arms of the bucket with the solid side of the metric adapter facing up Open plastic arms to insert metric measurement adapter with adapter in V position The above procedure converts the collector to 0 2 mm measurements The console must be set accordingly See the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for more information Locating the ISS and Anemometer Note For the weather station to perform at its best use these guidelines to select the optimum mounting locations for the ISS and anemometer Be sure to take into consideration ease of access for maintenance sensor cable lengths and wireless transmission range when siting the station When selecting a location for installing your ISS especially on a rooftop make sure it is a location far from power lines Seek professional help if you uncertain about the safety of your installation General ISS Siting Guidelines Place the ISS away fro
7. to remove Steady the ISS base between your knees when removing the cone Twist to Open 2 Carefully cut and remove the plastic tie that holds the tipping Tipping Bucket bucket in place during shipping usually yellow in color 3 On your console screen look for the DAILY RAIN display If the console is cabled to the ISS reconnect the cable and see if the console is receiving rain readings Cut the plastic tie 13 Prepare the Rain Collector 4 While watching the daily rain display tip the bucket until it drops to the opposite side then wait two seconds to see if the display registers a rain reading Each tip indicates 0 01 of rain and may take up to a minute to register at the console If the bucket is tipped too quickly the number on the console display may not change 5 Temporarily reinstall the rain collector cone until you are ready to mount the ISS outside If you are installing the metric measurement adapter do not reinstall the rain collector cone Optional Insert the Metric Measurement Adapter The rain collector tipping bucket mechanism contains a standard measurement weight magnet that takes measurements in 0 01 The ISS hardware kit contains a metric adapter that adjusts the weight of the tipping bucket mechanism so that it reports 0 2 mm metric measurements for every tip of the bucket To install the metric adapter 1 Find the metric adapter included in the hardware 2 Locate the magnet between
8. 9 Fax 510 732 9188 E mail info davisnet com www davisnet com Introduction The Integrated Sensor Suite ISS collects outside weather data and sends the data to a Vantage Pro2 console or Weather Envoy Wireless and cabled versions of the ISS are available as well as Standard and Plus versions The Wireless ISS is solar powered and sends data to the console via a low power radio The Cabled ISS sends data and receives power via the console cable The Standard version of the ISS contains a rain collector temperature sensor humidity sensor and anemometer In addition to the standard weather features the ISS Plus adds a pre installed solar radiation sensor and an ultra violet UV radiation sensor Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a passive radiation shield to minimize the impact of solar radiation on sensor readings The anemometer measures wind speed and direction and can be installed adjacent to the ISS or apart from it See Locating the ISS and Anemometer on page 15 for siting guidelines On an ISS Plus the additional solar and UV sensors are mounted next to the rain collector cone Solar and UV sensors are available separately to upgrade a standard ISS The Sensor Interface Module SIM contains the brains of the ISS and the radio transmitter The SIM is located on the front of the radiation shield in the SIM box The SIM collects outside weather data from the ISS sensors and then transmits the data to y
9. Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual For Vantage Pro2 amp Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Stations DAVIS E Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 510 732 9229 www davisnet com Contents A Dajicexel ein to a PEE E tte cterteteererrt fet E 1 Included Components and Hardware cccceccessceceeseesceseeesecaeesseceenseeneeeseens 1 Cabled ISS Assembly ccccccessesssescecsecsseeseceeceseceeceseeeeeeseeenesaeecaecsaeeaeeeseeasens 7 Wireless ISS Assembly c cecccessesssesceeseesceseeceecaeecsecsaeeaecaeceaeeeeseaeserenseseneeaes 9 Preparing the ISS for Installation c ce eceeesesceeeeeeceeceeeeeeseeaeeereeeeecesaeeneeaes 13 Installing the IS Serera niente N 19 Installation Instructions ccccesceescesseseeeeceseeeseceeesaecsseaeceeeeseeeseeseeseseeneeeaes 20 Maintenance and Troubleshooting esseeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeceeeteseeaeeeteeesaeereneered 25 Appendices FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res idential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no gua
10. ND on the console to display current wind Use a reliable map properly calibrated compass or a Loosen the wind vane set screw which it turns direction in degrees landmark to determine which direction is true south Slowly turn the stainless steel wind direction shaft Wind Direction Chart with your fingers Stop turning when the display reaches 180 obtained in step 3 Allow the wind direction display approximately 5 seconds to stabilize after the shaft is turned Turn the shaft wait and turn it again until 180 is displayed on the con sole Being careful to keep the stainless steel shaft from turning place the wind vane on top of shaft with the vane s nose pointing south Slide the wind vane down the shaft as far as it will go Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw on the side of the wind vane 10 Test the anemometer by pointing the wind vane in any direction and making sure the console displays the correct wind direction Remove and re adjust the vane if it does not Allow the wind direction display approximately 5 seconds to stabilize after turning the shaft Appendix B Specifications WS Tighten set screw As with Allen wrench Installing Wind Vane on Anemometer Shaft 11 Test the anemometer by pointing the wind vane in any direction and making sure the console displays the correct wind direction Remove and re adjust the vane if it does not Allow the wind d
11. O followed by the Transmitter IDs that the console detects displays on the console screen Look for the ISS Transmitter ID The number 1 displays unless the Transmitter ID has been changed If the console displays the ISS Transmitter ID the ISS is detected If the console does not display the number of the ISS Transmitter ID setting see Troubleshooting Wireless ISS Reception on page 10 for more information It can take several minutes for the con sole to acquire and display all the available Transmitter IDs 4 Press and hold DONE to view ISS data once the ISS Transmitter ID displays Verifying Data from the ISS Sensors Verifying Data from the ISS Sensors Use these steps to verify reception of ISS data at the wireless Vantage Pro2 console and to test the operation of the ISS sensors 1 Press and hold DONE until the Current Weather screen displays if the console is in Setup Mode Sensor readings from the ISS should display on the screen 2 Near the center of the screen look for the outside temperature 6 Spin the wind cups to check wind speed pressing WIND if necessary to alternate between speed and direction in the compass rose Turn the wind vane and allow 5 seconds for the wind direction display to stabilize before moving it again Approximately one minute after power up the outside relative humidity reading should be displayed on the console If the ISS contains a UV sensor and or solar rad
12. Transmission at ISS Location After a suitable place has been found for the wireless ISS it is very important to test reception from the installation location before permanently mounting it there 1 2 3 Set the ISS in the desired installation location Set the console in the desired location Press and hold TEMP and press HUM to display statistical and reception diagnostics on the console e It s a good idea to test the console s reception anywhere that you might want to use or mount it now or in the future Take your time If you aren t picking up a strong signal where you intend to place your console try rotating the antenna on the con sole and ISS or try moving the console and ISS to different positions e Irregular terrain in the area may interfere with the signal For example if the ISS is mounted downhill from the console the ground may block a large percentage of the transmitted signal Press and hold DONE to return to the Current Weather Mode when finished testing See the Troubleshooting section of the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for information on how to check wireless signal strength and for more information on troubleshooting reception problems Installing the ISS The anemometer and the main part of the ISS can be installed either together as a single unit on a pole or apart from each other The main part of the ISS includes the rain collector the temperature and humidity sensors the radiation shield
13. able into the console powers the ISS and establishes communication between the ISS and the console The ISS should immediately begin collecting weather data and start sending the data to the console Verifying Communication with the Console Use these steps to verify reception of ISS data at the Cabled Vantage Pro2 console and to test the operation of the ISS sensors 1 If the console is in Setup Mode press and hold DONE until the Current Weather screen displays Sensor readings from the ISS should display on the screen 2 Near the center of the screen look for the outside temperature Spin the wind cups to check wind speed pressing WIND if necessary to alternate between speed and direction in the compass rose Turn the wind vane and allow five seconds for the wind direction display to stabilize before moving it again Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communication Approximately one minute after power up the outside relative humidity reading should be displayed on the console 5 If the ISS contains a UV sensor and or solar sensor press 2ND and then press RAIN YR for current ultraviolet readings or press 2ND then press RAIN DAY for solar radiation readings The UV reading displays in the center of the console The solar reading displays in the bottom right corner of the console display UV and solar readings should be zero or close to zero if the ISS is inside Zero is a valid reading Dashes are displayed if no da
14. actory for repair without prior authorization 510 732 7814 Technical Support phone Monday Friday 7 00 a m 5 30 p m Pacific Time 510 670 0589 Technical Support Fax support davisnet com E mail to Technical Support info davisnet com General e mail www davisnet com Download manuals and specifications from the Support section Watch for FAQs and other updates Subscribe to the e newsletter 27 Appendices Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane 28 The Vantage Pro2 station is configured to register wind direction correctly if the anemometer points to true north If the anemometer shaft cannot be mounted to point to true north use the following instructions to correct the wind vane orientation Do not rely on a compass unless it is properly calibrated In North America there can be up to 15 variation between true north and a raw compass reading e Correct the wind direction readings by calibrating the wind direction in the Van tage Pro2 console See the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for information To orient the wind vane accurately look at the console display Have another per son watch the console display while orienting the wind vane Also re orient the wind vane before the anemometer is installed if the direction in which the anemometer will be installed is already known To re orient the wind vane 8 9 Pull the vane directly up and off the steel shaft on Press WI
15. and connecting to the console Applying Power The 100 30 m console cable provides power to the ISS and is used to send data from the ISS to the console The console cable can be extended up to 1000 305 m in length with extension cables purchased from Davis Instruments 1 2 On the SIM firmly insert one end of the 4 Locate the 100 console cable included with your system Pull the foam insert out of cable access port if it has been reinserted and set the foam aside Insert the console connector cable end into the cable access port from beneath the SIM box Slide the cable through the cable access port with the connector tab down conductor cable into the modular connector From Cabled located apart from the sensor connectors next to E G aad hate the battery insert This connector is labeled TE COMM Sensor If you haven t powered up the console yet refer to Module the installation instructions in the Vantage Pro2 pa Console Manual and apply power to the console On the back of your console insert the other end of the console cable into the modular receptacle labeled ISS Firmly insert the foam in between the cables and at the top of the cable access port taking care to ensure that the foam seals the access port entirely leaving no holes or gaps for weather or insects See the graphic on page 6 for more information on inserting the foam insert Plugging the console c
16. and the SIM housing Use the U bolts to install the ISS and anemometer together or separately on a pole Use the lag screws to install them separately on a flat vertical surface The anemometer comes with a 40 12 m cable for flexibility in configuring the system to monitor wind conditions For example the anemometer could be mounted at the highest point of a roof and the ISS could be mounted on a fence closer to ground level General ISS Installation Guidelines e Install the ISS as level as possible to ensure accurate rain measurements Use a bub ble level or carpenter s level to make sure the ISS is level e Inthe Northern Hemisphere the solar panel should face south for maximum sun exposure e Inthe Southern Hemisphere the solar panel should face north for maximum sun exposure Either install the ISS and anemometer separately each facing north or mount them as a single unit with solar panel facing north and the wind vane re ori ented to the South See Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 Optional Guidelines for Securing Cables 5 To prevent fraying or cutting of cables secure them so they will not whip about in the wind Lie e Secure cable to a metal pole using cable ties or by wrap ping tape around both the cables and the pole Cable Clip Cable Tie e Place clips or ties approximately every 3 5 1 1 6 m e Mounting clips cable ties or additional hardware not included with your statio
17. bly Installing the ISS on a Flat Surface Refer to the following illustration to install the ISS on a post or flat vertical surface 1 4 Flat Washers 1 4 Lock Washers tee OR pe 1 4 x 3 Lag Screws KOSON i I lt 1 4 x 3 Lag Screws 40 of Anemometer Cable Note Typically the anemometer and rain collector are mounted on opposite sides of the post They are shown mounted on adjoining sides to clarify the installation details Ta Wy i Wi Haye I Option 1 Installing the ISS on a Post or Flat Surface 1 With a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill two holes approximately 2 1 8 54 mm apart Use a carpenter s level to ensure the holes are level Use the metal backing plate as a guide when marking the holes 2 Remove the rain collector cone if it is installed on the ISS mounting base 3 Insert the 1 4 x 3 lag screws through the metal backing plate and the holes in the mounting base into the post 4 Tighten the lag screws using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench 5 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 6 Place the debris screen shown in the illustration on page 1 inside the cone feet down over the funnel hole 20 Installing the ISS on a Pole Option 2 Installing the Anemometer on a Post or Flat Surfa
18. ce 1 With a 3 16 5 mm drill bit drill two holes approximately 2 1 8 54 mm apart Use a carpenter s level to ensure the holes will be level 2 Insert the 1 4 x 3 lag screws through the flat washers and the holes in the anemometer mounting base into the post 3 Tighten the lag screws using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench If the anemometer arm is not pointing north follow the instructions in Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 Installing the ISS on a Pole When installing the ISS on a pole the rain collector and radiation shield section of the ISS can be mounted as a single unit with the anemometer section or the two sections can be mounted separately Refer to the following illustration when installing the ISS or anemometer on a pole Q 1 4 Hex Nut 1 4 Lock Washer Nut Plate Rain Collector Mounting Base Accessories for Pole Mounting 1 4 Flat Washer 1 4 Lock Washer Si 1 4 Hex Nut naa Anemometer Mounting Base e Use the Mounting Tripod 7716 for easy roof mounting e Use the Mounting Pole Kit 7717 to raise the installation height of the ISS by up to 37 5 0 95 m General Guidelines for Installing on a Pole e With the supplied U bolts the ISS can be mounted on a pole having an outside diameter ranging from 1 1 4 to 1 3 4 32 44mm e Larger U bolts not supplied can be used to mount to a pole with a maximum out side
19. ceilings trees foliage a metal roof or other large metal structures or objects such as aluminum siding metal ducts and metal appliances such as refrigerators televisions heaters or air conditioners e Frequency interferers also reduce transmission distance Cordless phones 900 Mhz are a common example of frequency interference Transmission between wireless units may be obscured by something unidentifiable or by some obstacle that can t be worked around For best results orient the ISS antenna and the console antenna so that the orientation and angles of the antennas are parallel to each other 17 Locating the ISS and Anemometer Note 18 If your ISS is directly overhead the orientation illustrated here might work best For best reception orient antennas so they are parallel to each other If possible align the pivot joints of both the ISS and the console antennas so that they are facing each other for maximum signal strength The ISS and console antennas do not rotate in a complete circle Avoid forcing the antennas when rotating it Turn the gain on to improve reception of a weak signal Refer to the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for information on setting the console gain Consider using a Wireless Repeater 7626 or 7627 or Long Range Wireless Repeater 7653 or 7654 to strengthen the signal or to increase the distance between the ISS and the console Testing Wireless
20. diameter of 2 1 2 64mm e To mount on a smaller pole obtain a U bolt that fits the base openings but that has a shorter threaded section If mounting the ISS on a smaller pole with the included U bolts the bolt interferes with the rain collector cone 21 Installing the ISS on a Pole Note 22 Guidelines for Installing the ISS on a Pole When mounting both sides together remember that whichever side of the ISS is mounted first the U bolt from the opposite side must also be placed around the pole before tightening the U bolts If it is not there is no way to slide it in later e In each side s mounting base there is a groove to accommodate the other s U bolt Once the two sides of the ISS have been loosely mounted together on the pole swivel the unit to the correct direction and then tighten the hex nuts The desired height can also be achieved by sliding the ISS vertically Option 1 Installing ISS and Anemometer Together Try to install the ISS so the anemometer arm is aiming north If the arm doesn t point north re orient the wind vane See Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 1 Place the U bolt for the anemometer around the pole so that its round end fits in the top groove of the side of the rain collector side s plastic mounting base The groove is right above two large holes While holding the mounting base of the rain collector against the pole place the two ends
21. each ring Spraying down or using water excessively to clean the radiation shield can damage the sensitive sensors or alter the data and readings the ISS is transmitting Check the radiation shield for debris or insect nests at least once a year and clean when sar necessary A buildup of material inside the shield reduces its effectiveness and may cause inaccurate temperature and humidity readings Lock Washer To thoroughly clean the radiation shield 1 Remove the rain collector cone 2 Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen the three 4 100mm screws holding the radiation shield plates together Rain Collector Base 3 Taking care to maintain the order in which the five plates are assembled separate the plates as shown and remove all debris from inside the shield Plates Temp Humidity Sensor Plate 25 Troubleshooting Note Note For some models of the ISS the order in which the five radiation shield plates are assembled may be slightly different than the order shown in the figure on page 25 For this reason ensure that you always reassemble the plates in the same order in which they were disassembled 4 Reassemble the plates in the same order in which they were disassembled and fasten them together using a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the 4 screws as shown in the illustration Cleaning the Rain Collector Cone To maintain accuracy thoroughly clean the rain collecto
22. em with the console 7 Ifa problem with receiving the wireless transmission still exists please contact Technical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 8 When you are finished testing wireless transmission set DIP switch 4 to OFF to take the SIM out of Test Mode If the SIM is left in Test Mode the blinking LED will significantly reduce ISS battery life Optional Changing ISS Transmitter ID Each wireless transmitting station including the Integrated Sensor Suite ISS uses one of eight selectable Transmitter IDs DIP switches 1 2 and 3 on the transmitter control the ID or channel the station transmits on DIP switch 4 is used for transmission testing not for the Transmitter ID The transmitter on the ISS and receiver on the console communicate with each other only when both are set to the same ID The default Transmitter ID is 1 for both the ISS and the Vantage Pro2 console and should work fine for most situations Change the Transmitter ID if any of the following issues are true e Another Davis Instruments wireless weather station operating nearby already uses Transmitter ID 1 e Additional wireless transmitting stations have been purchased with the Vantage Pro2 or Vantage Pro2 Plus and one of the stations has been designated as Station No 1 instead of the selected ISS On the ISS the Transmitter ID is set using the DIP switches located on the Sensor Interface Module SIM To access the
23. iation sensor press 2ND and then press RAIN YR for current ultraviolet readings or press 2ND then press RAIN DAY for solar radiation readings The UV reading displays in the center of the console The solar reading displays in the bottom right corner of the console display UV and solar readings should be zero or close to zero if the ISS is inside Zero is a valid reading dashes are displayed if no data comes from the sensors Current weather data displayed on the console confirms successful communication Once the ISS has been powered and the console has successfully received accurate readings from all the sensors prepare the ISS for installation Continue on to Preparing the ISS for Installation on page 13 for more information If the communication problems still exist between the wireless ISS and the console see Troubleshooting Wireless ISS Reception Troubleshooting Wireless ISS Reception 10 If the console isn t displaying data from the ISS perform the following steps 1 2 Verify that the console is powered and is not in Setup Mode Make sure that all ISS sensor cables are firmly connected to the SIM and the ISS battery is properly installed Walk around the room with the console standing for a few moments in various locations to see if you are picking up signals from the ISS Look on the screen s lower right corner An X toggles on and off when the console receives a transmission
24. in Collector Problem If the rain collector seems to be under reporting rainfall remove the rain collector cone to clean the tipping bucket and clear out any debris Make sure the cable tie around the tipping bucket has been cut and removed Most Common Anemometer Problems The anemometer head is tilted when mount the anemometer With the Allen wrench provided in the supplied hardware loosen the screws holding the anemometer head on the arm The screws are on the bottom of the anemometer head by the wind cups Turn the anemometer head so it is straight and then tighten the screws 26 Troubleshooting Note Note Note The wind cups are spinning but my console displays 0 mph The signal from the wind cups may not be making it back to the display Remove the cups from the anemometer loosen the set screw Put the cups back onto the shaft and make sure to slide them up the shaft as far as possible Check your cables for visible nicks and cuts Look for corrosion in the WIND connector on the SIM and on splices in the cable If using an extension cable remove it and test using only the anemometer cable Contact Technical Support and ask for a wind test cable if the problem has not been resolved If the anemometer is sending no data the wind display indicates 0 speed and a orth direction The wind direction is stuck on north or displays dashes It is likely that there is a short somewhere between the w
25. ind vane and the display Check the cables for visible nicks and cuts Look for corrosion in the WIND jack on the SIM and on splices in the cable if any If possible remove any extensions and try it with the anemometer cable only If none of these steps get the wind direction working contact Technical Support and ask for a wind test cable The wind cups don t spin or don t spin as fast as they should The anemometer may be located where wind is blocked by something or there may be friction interfering with the cups rotation Remove the wind cups loosen the set screw and clear out any bugs or debris Turn the shaft the cups rotate on If it feels gritty or stiff contact Davis Technical Support Do not lubricate the shaft or bearings in any way When replacing the cups make sure they are not rubbing against any part of the anemometer head Readings aren t what I expected them to be Comparing data from your ISS to measurements from TV radio newspapers or a neighbor is NOT a valid method of verifying your readings Readings can vary considerably over short distances How you site the ISS and anemometer can also make a big difference If you have questions contact Technical Support Contacting Davis Instruments If you have questions about the ISS or Vantage Pro2 system or encounter problems installing or operating the weather station please contact Davis Technical Support Please do not return items to the f
26. irection display approximately 5 seconds to stabilize after turning the shaft Appendix B Specifications Complete specifications for the ISS and other products are available in the Weather Support section of our website at www davisnet com Cabled ISS Temperature range 40 to 150 Fahrenheit 40 to 65 Celsius Power input 2 0 Console Cable from Vantage Pro2 console Optional Vantage Pro2 AC power adapter Wireless ISS Temperature range 40 to 150 Fahrenheit 40 to 65 Celsius Transmission frequency 902 928 MHz FHSS for North America 868 0 868 6 MHz FHSS for overseas versions EU UK and OV Transmitter ID codes 8 user selectable LICENSE 2 4 6 ta tack ce ited dace low power less than 8 mW no license required Primary power 0000 Solar power Davis solar charger Backup power 0 0 00 CR 123A 3 volt lithium battery 8 months without sun light greater than 2 years depending on solar charging Alternate power 0 5 AC power adapter ISS Weather Variable Update Intervals Transmitter ID Dependent Wind speed 0 005 2 5 to 3 seconds Wind direction 2 5 to 3 seconds Accumulated rainfall 10 to 12 seconds Rain tater as occa tener mead 10 to 12 seconds Outside temperature 10 to 12 seconds Outside humidity 50
27. ith a Phillips head screwdriver to prevent it from turning 5 Press the sensor cable firmly and completely into the zig zagging channel in the base starting from the arm and progressing downward to the bottom of the base Be sure to press the cable into the channel at the bottom of the groove Note The pole can pinch or cause wear on the anemometer cable if the cable is not pressed com pletely into the channel at the bottom of the groove Attaching the Wind Cups 1 Push the wind cups up onto the anemometer s stainless steel shaft 2 Slide the wind cups up the shaft as far as possible Note Make sure to push the cups onto the stainless steel shaft as far up the shaft as possible Failure to do so will cause the anemometer to function improperly Push cups onto stainless steel ij shaft S OO Attaching Wind Cups 3 Use the Allen wrench provided to tighten the set screw on the side of the wind cups The wind cups should drop slightly when you let go Note Ensure that the set screw is screwed in fully and very tight Failure to do so will cause the anemometer to function improperly 4 Spin the wind cups If the wind cups spin freely the anemometer is ready and can be set aside while you prepare the rest of the ISS for installation Note If the wind cups don t spin freely take them off and repeat the wind cup installation process Check SIM Sensor Connections The SIM is located in the hou
28. m sources of heat such as chimneys heaters air conditioners and exhaust vents Place the ISS at least 100 30 m away from any asphalt or concrete roadway that readily absorbs and radiates heat in the sun Avoid installations near fences or sides of buildings that receive a lot of sun during the day Ideally place the radiation shield of the ISS 5 1 5 m above the ground in the middle of gently sloping or flat regularly mowed grassy or naturally landscaped area that drains well when it rains For areas with average maximum yearly snow depths over 3 0 9 m mount the ISS 2 0 6 m above this depth Never install the ISS where it will be directly sprayed by a sprinkler system because it will adversely affect the readings Avoid installations near bodies of water such as swimming pools or ponds Do not locate the ISS under tree canopies or near the side of buildings that create rain shadows For heavily forested areas site the ISS in a clearing or meadow Site the ISS in a location with good sun exposure throughout the day if the ISS is wireless or includes solar radiation or UV radiation sensors 15 Locating the ISS and Anemometer Note Note 16 For agricultural applications Important for evapotranspiration ET calculations Install the ISS and anemometer as a single unit with the radiation shield 5 1 5 m above the ground and in the middle of the farm between similar crop types i e two orchards two vineya
29. n can be easily obtained at a hardware or electronics store Note Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure cables Metal staples especially when installed with a staple gun have a tendency to cut the cables Orient the Wind Vane The wind vane rotates 360 to display current and dominant wind directions on the compass rose of the console display To obtain accurate readings the vane must be correctly oriented when mounting the anemometer outside By default the wind vane reports the correct wind direction if the anemometer arm points true north To ensure correct orientation of the wind vane do one of the following 1 Mount the anemometer so that the arm points true north The wind vane will be ready for use immediately 2 If the anemometer is mounted so that it does not aim true north remove the wind vane and re attach it aiming toward the preferred direction Refer to the instructions in Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 19 Installing the ISS on a Flat Surface Installation Instructions There are several ways to mount and install the ISS unit The following are installation types that Davis Instruments recommends Individual ISS locations and installations may vary e Installing the ISS on a flat surface e Installing the Anemometer on a post or flat surface e Installing the ISS on a pole Note All installations require that the rain collector cone be removed for assem
30. ncluded with the ISS and weather station assembly Some of the hardware is optional based on how the ISS is assembled and installed See Installing the ISS on page 19 for more information AN 1 4 x 3 Lag Screws 1 4 Flat Washers ke 1 4 Lock Washers 4 x 1 1 8 Machine Screw B 1 4 Hex Nuts 4 Tooth olt Lock Washer Lithium Backing Plate S 05 Allen 4 40 Hex Nut Battery Wrench wireless models n l 8 Cable Tie CT jo me 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 Tools for Setup The following are additional tools required to set up and install the ISS Prepa Small Phillips head screwdriver Scissors or wire cutters Adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench Compass or local area map Ballpoint pen or paper clip or other small pointed object Drill and 3 16 5 mm drill bit if mounting on a vertical surface ring the ISS for Installation Please follow the steps in the order they are presented Each step builds on tasks completed in previous steps Note Using a well lit work table or work area to prepare the ISS for installation is recommended Preparing the ISS fo
31. ned Leaf Wetness and Soil Moisture Temperature station 12 Preparing the ISS for Installation Once all the sensors have been connected and communication between the ISS and the console has been successfully established continue to prepare the ISS unit for installation The steps for preparing the ISS for installation are as follows e Close the SIM Box e Prepare the Solar Panel e Prepare the Rain Collector e Site the ISS and Anemometer Close the SIM Box To close the SIM box and continue assembling the ISS 1 If the solar panel wire was disconnected during ISS assembly reconnect the wire on the SIM box cover to the solar panel tab on the SIM board Note See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 for information on locating the solar panel tab 2 Look on the side of the SIM box Match up the box cover alignment indicator with the alignment indicator on the SIM box and place the cover against the box 3 Slide the cover down until it snaps securely in place Prepare the Rain Collector The tipping bucket is secured at the factory to protect it from damage during shipping To use the ISS properly the bucket must be released To release the bucket 1 Remove the rain collector cone from the ISS base by rotating the cone counter clockwise When the cone s latches line up with openings in the base lift the cone off the ISS base When new the cone fits tightly in the base and may require extra pressure
32. of the remaining U bolt around the pole and through the two holes in the base Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends as they stick out over the rain collector base Secure the backing plate with a lock washer and hex nut on each of the bolt ends as shown previously Do not tighten the hex nuts yet Leave the hex nuts loose to swivel the ISS base on the pole 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 protruding 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 Raise the ISS unit to the desired height on the pole and swivel it so the anemometer arm is pointing north Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten all four hex nuts until the ISS is firmly fastened on the pole Re attach the rain collector cone by setting the cone back on the base so its latches slide downward into the latch openings on the base then rotate the cone clockwise Place the debris screen shown in the illustration on page 1 inside the cone feet down over the funnel hole When installing the ISS as a single unit we recommend tucking the coil of anemometer cable between the rain collector cone and the ISS base Option 2 Installing ISS Only 1 While holding the mounting base against the pole place the two ends of a U bol
33. our Vantage Pro2 console or Weather Envoy Included Components and Hardware The ISS comes with all the components and hardware shown in the following illustrations If you purchased your ISS as part of a weather station package containing the Vantage Pro2 console additional components may be included in the package that are not shown here Components Debris Screen place inside cone after installation Rain Collector UV and Solar A Sensors m ISS Plus Only Anemometer Vane Sensor Mounting Shelf Solar Panel ISS Plus Only wireless Control Head ISS only Drip sm iy Ring Housing MIN ISS Base Wind Cups Anemometer Arm Radiation Shield Anemometer Cable 40 12 2 m Anemometer Base Metric Rain Adapter Cabled ISS Only Preparing the ISS for Installation Note If the ISS is a Plus model and contains UV and solar sensors do not touch the small white diffusers on top of the sensors Oil from skin reduces their sensitivity If you are concerned that you have touched the diffusers at any time during the installation clean the UV diffuser using ethyl alcohol with a soft cloth When cleaning the UV diffuser DO NOT use rubbing or denatured alcohols because they can affect accuracy of the sensor readings Ethyl alcohol can be procured through an industrial or laboratory supply store Clean the solar diffuser with a soft damp cloth Hardware The following hardware is i
34. p Soil Moisture Temperature Station 6345 For more details please visit our website or see the most recent Davis Precision Weather Instruments catalog Maintenance and Troubleshooting Note Maintaining UV and Solar Radiation Sensors If the ISS is a Plus model and contains UV and solar radiation sensors do not touch the small white diffusers on top of the sensors Oil from skin reduces their sensitivity If you are concerned that you have touched the diffusers at any time clean the UV diffuser using ethyl alcohol with a soft cloth When cleaning the UV diffuser DO NOT use rub bing or denatured alcohols because they can affect accuracy of the sensor readings Ethyl alcohol can be procured through an industrial or laboratory supply store Clean the solar diffuser with a soft damp cloth Due to the sensitivity of ultraviolet and solar radiation sensors it is common practice for manufacturers to recommend re calibration after a period of time Users demanding high accuracy typically recalibrate their sensors annually Here at Davis Instruments we have seen less than 2 drift per year on the readings from these sensors Contact Technical Support about returning your sensor for calibration See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 Cleaning the Radiation Shield The outer plating of the radiation shield should be cleaned when there is excessive dirt and build up on the plating Use a damp cloth to clean the outer edge of
35. r Installation The steps to prepare the ISS for installation are e Assemble the anemometer e Check the factory installed sensor cable connections to the SIM e Connect the anemometer sensor cable to the SIM e Apply power to the ISS and test communication with the console e Change the Transmitter ID for wireless communication if necessary Assemble the Anemometer The anemometer measures wind direction and speed The anemometer arm comes partially assembled with the wind vane attached The anemometer arm requires assembly before it can be assembled with the rest of the ISS Please locate the following parts to prepare the anemometer e Anemometer arm wind vane and cable already attached e Anemometer base e Wind cups e Allen wrench 0 05 4 machine screw 4 tooth lock washer 4 hex nut Attaching Anemometer Arm to Base 1 Insert the anemometer arm into the base sliding the cable through the notch in the base as shown in illustration 2 Be sure to line up the small hole in the arm with the holes in the base 3 Insert the machine screw through the holes in the base and arm Insert anemomter arm into base 4 Tooth Lock Washer Hex Nut Slide cable through notch 4 x 1 1 8 Machine Screw Important Press cable firmly into channel Check SIM Sensor Connections 4 Slide the tooth lock washer and hex nut onto the machine screw Tighten the hex nut while holding the screw w
36. r several times a year Cleaning the rain collector and tipping buckets my cause false rain readings Unplug the RAIN sen sor from the SIM before cleaning so that no inaccurate readings are logged or clear the weather data that was logged on the Vantage Pro2 console after cleaning is complete See your Vantage Pro2 Console Manual for instructions on clearing weather data 1 Separate the cone from the base by turning it counter clockwise 2 Use soapy water and a soft cloth to remove any debris from the cone cone screen and tipping bucket 3 Use pipe cleaners to clear the funnel hole in the cone and drain screens in the base 4 When all parts are clean rinse with clear water 5 Re attach the cone and replace the debris screen Troubleshooting If a Sensor Functions Intermittently Carefully check all connections from the sensor to the ISS See Check SIM Sensor Connections on page 4 Loose connections account for a large portion of potential problems Connections should be firmly seated in receptacles and plugged in straight To check for a faulty connection try jiggling the cable while looking at the display If a reading displays intermittently on the console as the cable is jiggled the connection is faulty Try removing and then re installing the cable to correct the faulty connection If the sensor still functions intermit tently contact Technical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 Most Common Ra
37. rantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user s authority to operate this equipment FCC ID IR2DWW6328 IC 378810 6328 EC EMC Compliance This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89 336 EC Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual Rev E April 7 2008 Document Part Number 07395 249 For Vantage Pro2 Weather Stations 6322 6322C 6323 6327 6327C 6328 For Vantage Pro2 systems 6152C 6162C 6152 6162 6153 and 6163 Vantage Pro and Vantage Pro2 are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp Hayward CA Davis Instruments Corp 2006 All rights reserved Information in this document subject to change without notice DAVIS F astilll Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 U S A 510 732 922
38. rds or two row crops if possible e Avoid areas exposed to extensive or frequent applications of agricultural chemicals which can degrade the sensors e Avoid installation over bare soils The ET formula works best when the ISS is installed over well irrigated regularly mowed grass e If the last three guidelines cannot be met install the weather station at the edge of the primary crop of interest Anemometer Siting Guidelines For best results place the anemometer at least 7 2 1 m above surrounding obstruc tions such as trees or buildings that obstruct wind flow If mounting on a roof mount the anemometer at least 7 2 1 m above the roof apex when using a Mounting Tripod install the anemometer at the very top of the pole If mounting the ISS and the anemometer together such as on a pole or a wooden post mount the anemometer so it is at least 12 0 3 m above the top of the rain collector cone for best results The standard for meteorological and aviation applications is to place the anemometer 33 10 m above the ground Seek professional help for this type of installation The standard for agricultural applications is to place the anemometer 6 2 m above the ground This is important for evapotranspiration ET calculations For roof mounting and ease of installation we recommend using the optional mounting tripod 7716 For other installations use the Mounting Pole Kit 7717 For more detailed siting sugges
39. rmly plugged in e An LED indicator light on the SIM flashes each time the ISS transmits which is about once every 2 5 seconds If the LED remains dark there is a problem with the ISS transmitter Call Technical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 for information on locating the LED indicator light and the DIP switches If the LED is flashing rapidly call Technical Support See Contacting Davis Instruments on page 27 for more information If the console is still not receiving readings ensure that the console is in Setup Mode and reboot the console by disconnecting the AC power adapter from the console and removing the console batteries for at least 30 seconds If the console is still not displaying sensor readings from the ISS please contact Davis Technical Support Wireless ISS Assembly The ISS has a wireless connection to a Vantage Pro2 wireless console Once the anemometer has been installed and the sensors have been checked the ISS must be powered and a wireless communication channel must be established between the ISS and the console Follow the steps below for powering the ISS and establishing a connection to the console Applying Power to a Wireless ISS e Verifying Communications with the Console e Verifying Data from the ISS Sensors Troubleshooting ISS Reception Applying Power to a Wireless ISS 1 Insert the 3 volt lithium batter
40. s 7876 Relocating the Anemometer Using Extension Cables Not all cables are compatible with your Vantage Pro2 system To be sure they will work order Davis extension cables from your dealer or directly from Davis Instruments The Anemometer can be extended further than 40 from the ISS by using Davis Instruments extension cables 7876 Be aware that the maximum measurable wind speed reading decreases as the total length of cable from the anemometer to the ISS increases If the cable length is greater than 540 165m the maximum measurable wind speed may be less than 100 MPH 161 km h Using the Anemometer Transmitter Kit Wireless ISS Only Use the Anemometer Transmitter Kit 6332 to add an independent wireless transmitter to the anemometer The kit allows the anemometer to function as a transmitter station sending wind data directly to the console instead of transmitting via the ISS Remote Mounting the Solar Radiation and UV Sensors The solar radiation and UV sensors have a 3 0 9 m cable If you wish to install these sensors away from the ISS you can extend the length of the sensor cables up to 125 38 m with Davis Instruments extension cables 7876 Optional Wireless Stations You may use our optional wireless sensor stations to collect weather measurements without the inconvenience of routing cables e Wireless Temperature Station 6372 e Wireless Temperature Humidity Station 6382 e Wireless Leaf am
41. sing on the front of the ISS station The SIM contains all the connections for the weather sensors of the ISS The SIM is located in the housing on the front of the ISS station The SIM contains all the connections for the weather sensors of the ISS Follow the steps below to check the SIM and ensure that all sensors are connected properly Check SIM Sensor Connections Open the SIM Box 1 Locate the white box with the solar panel containing the SIM on the front of the ISS unit The cabled model does not have a solar panel 2 Locate the white tab at the bottom center of the SIM box cover 3 Lift the tab away from the box while slid ing the cover up Look on the side of the SIM box The box cover can be easily removed from the box when the alignment indicator on the cover is lined up with the alignment indicator on the box 4 Lift the cover off the box being careful not to stress the solar panel cable when removing the cover The SIM and sensor connectors are visible once the SIM cover has been removed Note See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 for information on locating the components and points of interest on the SIM board Optional Disconnect the solar panel connection The solar panel on the box cover is connected to the SIM by a wire If the cover cannot be set aside while still connected to the SIM box safely it should be disconnected from the SIM bo
42. t around the pole and through the two holes in the base Slide the metal backing plate over the bolt ends as they stick out toward the rain collector 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 the wireless ISS swivel the ISS base so the solar panel is facing south in the Northern Hemisphere or north in the Southern Hemisphere Finishing the Installation 3 Tighten the hex nuts using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench 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 the cone clockwise 5 Place the debris screen shown in the illustration on page 1 inside the cone feet down over the funnel hole Option 3 Installing Anemometer Only 1 While holding the mounting base against the pole place a U bolt around the pole and through the two holes in the base 2 Place a flat washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends 3 Swivel the anemometer until the arm is pointing north If the anemometer arm is not pointing north go to Appendix A Re orienting the Wind Vane on page 28 after tightening the hex nuts 4 Using an adjustable wrench or 7 16 wrench tighten the hex nuts Finishing the Installation Note Level the Solar and UV Sensors If you have a Vantage Pro2 Plus station that includes a solar radiation or
43. ta comes from the sensors 6 Current weather data displayed on the console confirms communication Once the ISS has been powered and the console has successfully received accurate readings from all the sensors prepare the ISS for installation Continue on to Preparing the ISS for Installation on page 13 for more information If the communication problems still exist between the cabled ISS and the console see Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communication below To ease the installation process of ISS at a location disconnect the console cable from the SIM Remove the foam and slide the cable out through access port Once a location for both the ISS and the console has been arranged reinsert the cable through the access port into the console connector and reinsert the foam Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communication Note Note If the console is not receiving sensor readings from the ISS please try the following troubleshooting procedures e Check the console to make sure it is being powered with the AC adapter supplied in the Vantage Pro2 packaged box or three C batteries The supplied adapter is a five volt positive center AC to DC adapter Other adapters may not work if the voltage or adapter type is different e Make sure the cable is firmly plugged into the ISS connector on the console e Make sure that the console cable is firmly plugged into the correct connector on the SIM e Verify that all sensor cables are fi
44. tions see Application Note 30 on the Davis Support web site http www davisnet com support weather Locating the ISS and Anemometer Optional Anemometer Cable Length Considerations e All Vantage Pro2 stations include a 40 12 m cable to go between the ISS and the anemometer This can be extended up to 540 165 m using optional extension cables purchased from Davis Anemometer Instruments Ifmost of the anemometer cable length is unused the coiled cable length can be stowed once the anemometer and ISS have been _ installed on a site Attaching the Cable Tie anemometer cable to the 6 eS mounting pole using the supplied Ly cable tie is the recommended O option UUD Keep the anemometer cable coiled if possible during the ISS and anemometer assembly so that it is easily stowed once installation is complete The Cabled Vantage Pro2 includes a 100 30 m cable to go between the console and the ISS This can be extended up to 1000 300 m using optional cables Optional Wireless Transmission Considerations The range of the radio transmission depends on several factors Try to position the transmitter and the receiver as close as possible for best results Typical maximum ranges include e Line of sight 1000 300 m e Under most conditions 200 400 60 120 m Other range and transmission considerations include e Range may be reduced by walls
45. x To disconnect the solar power connection 2 Pull the connector outward off the 1 Locate the brown connector for the solar power wire brown solar power tab The solar panel is no longer connected to the SIM 3 Set the SIM cover aside Check the Factory Installed Sensor Connections 1 Verify that the rain collector and temperature humidity sensor cables are plugged into the receptacles labeled RAIN and TEMP HUM on the SIM 2 If the station includes UV and or solar radiation sensors verify that the sensor cables are plugged into the receptacles labeled UV and SUN on the SIM Check SIM Sensor Connections Note Note 4 Firmly insert the end of the 5 Make sure that the cables Connect the Anemometer Cable to the SIM 1 Unwind the coil of cable enough to work with the anemometer Do not unwind the entire coil of anemometer cable at this time 2 Pull the foam insert out of cable access port in 4 7 between the cables and set a Oo D the foam insert aside gt a anal LE 7 Nooo 3 Insert the anemometer a O 7 cable end into the cable _ Sensor Interface access port from beneath Module the SIM box Sm Slide the cable through the cable access port with the S an connector lever down w sun RAIN WIND HUM
46. y into the SIM Once powered the ISS immediately begins transmitting data to the console Be sure to match the sign on the battery with the sign on the SIM See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 The SIM stores energy from the solar panel for power at night The battery is an alternative power source the SIM uses when it is depleted of energy Checking Transmitter ID Note A Vantage Pro2 console can receive data from up to eight different wireless stations The default Transmitter ID for the ISS and console is 1 In most cases it will not be necessary to change the Transmitter ID The console and ISS should begin communicating automatically when power is applied Settings for Transmitter ID 1 DIP Switch 1 OFF m E m DIP Switch 2 OFF EES DIP Switch 3 OFF E If it is necessary to change the Transmitter ID remember to use the same ID for the ISS and con sole See SIM Board Display and Contents on page 30 for locating the components and points of interest on the SIM board Verifying Communication with the Console Note 1 Power the console if it does not already have power Refer to the Vantage Pro2 Console Manual and apply power the console The console automatically enters Setup Mode when powered up Ifthe console is not in Setup Mode press and hold DONE then press the down arrow The message RECEIVING FROM and STATION N
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