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Wireless Sensor Suite Assembly
The sensor suite connects wirelessly to a Vantage Pro2 wireless console or other
receiver. Once the anemometer has been installed and the sensor connections have
been checked, the sensor suite must be powered and a wireless communication
channel must be established between the sensor suite and the console:
• Apply power to a wireless sensor suite
• Verify communications with the console
• Verify data from the sensors
• Troubleshoot sensor suite reception
Applying Power to a Wireless Sensor Suite
Insert the included 3-volt lithium battery into the sensor interface, matching the “+”
sign on the battery with the “+” sign on the sensor interface. Once powered, the
sensor suite immediately begins transmitting data to the console. Energy from the
solar panel is stored for power at night. The battery is an alternative power source
the sensor interface uses when it is depleted of energy.
Checking Transmitter ID
A Vantage Pro2 console can receive data from
up to 8 different wireless stations. The default
Transmitter ID for the sensor suite and console
is 1. In most cases it will not be necessary to
change the Transmitter ID. The console and
sensor suite should begin communicating automatically when power is applied.
Note:
If there is another Davis weather station within range of your console or Vantage
Connect, you should change the Transmitter ID. Remember to use the same ID for the
sensor suite and console. See “Optional: Changing Sensor Suite Transmitter ID” on
page 15.
Verifying Communication with the Console
1. Power the console if it does not already have power. Refer to the
Vantage Pro2
Console User Manual
and apply power to the console.
The console automatically enters Setup Mode when powered up.
2. If the console is not in Setup Mode, press and hold DONE then press the down
arrow. The message RECEIVING FROM... and STATION NO. followed by the
Transmitter IDs that the console detects displays on the console screen.
3. Look for the ISS Transmitter ID. The number 1 displays unless the ID has been
changed. If the ISS Transmitter ID is displayed, the sensor suite is detected.
Note:
If the console does not display the number of the sensor suite Transmitter ID setting,
see “Troubleshooting Wireless Sensor Suite Reception” on page 14. It can take several
minutes for the console to acquire and display all the available Transmitter IDs.
4. Press and hold DONE to view sensor suite data once the Transmitter ID displays.
1
2
3
4
ON
Settings for Transmitter ID 1:
DIP Switch 1 = OFF
DIP Switch 2 = OFF
DIP Switch 3 = OFF
