DAVIS Vantage Pro2 GroWeather 6820, User Manual

Page 1: ...or Suite with Solar Radiation Sensor USER MANUAL Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 U S A 510 732 9229 www davisnet com R Product numbers 6820 and 6820C Vantage Pro2 GroWeather...

Page 2: ...crease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced r...

Page 3: ...receivers within its range The sensor suite includes a rain collector temperature sensor humidity sensor anemometer and solar radiation sensor Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a passiv...

Page 4: ...ser at any time during the installation clean the diffuser using a soft damp cloth Anemometer Vane Wind Cups Anemometer Cable 40 12 2 m Anemometer Base Anemometer Arm Control Head Console Cable 100 30...

Page 5: ...ectric if possible Scissors or wire cutters 7 16 wrench or adjustable 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 using...

Page 6: ...anemometer Anemometer arm wind vane and cable already attached Anemometer base Wind cups Allen wrench 0 05 4 machine screw 4 tooth lock washer 4 hex nut Attach the Anemometer Arm to Base 1 Insert the...

Page 7: ...sh the wind cups up onto the anemometer s stainless steel shaft sliding them up the shaft as far as possible 2 Use the Allen wrench provided to firmly tighten the set screw on the side of the wind cup...

Page 8: ...Pull the tab away from the box while sliding the cover up 4 Look on the side of the shelter The box cover can be easily removed from the box when the alignment indicator on the cover is lined up with...

Page 9: ...same pole as the rain collector 1 Remove the protective cap from the RJ jack on the anemometer cable 2 Pull the foam insert out of cable access port and set it aside 3 Insert the anemometer cable end...

Page 10: ...sensor suite base Tip When new the cone fits tightly in the base and may require extra pressure to remove Steady the sensor suite base between your knees when removing the cone 2 Carefully cut and re...

Page 11: ...he spoons The console or Vantage Connect must be configured to 0 2 mm as well See your console or Vantage Connect user guide for more information To install the metric adapter 1 Find the metric adapte...

Page 12: ...ector tab down 3 On the sensor interface firmly insert either end of the 4 conductor cable into the modular receptacle labeled COMM 4 If you haven t powered up the console yet refer to the installatio...

Page 13: ...ss 2ND then press RAIN DAY for solar radiation readings The solar reading displays in the bottom right corner of the console display Solar readings should be zero or close to zero if the sensor suite...

Page 14: ...o the ISS jack on the console Make sure that the cable is firmly plugged into the jack labeled COMM on the sensor interface Verify that all sensor cables are firmly plugged in A green LED indicator li...

Page 15: ...ensor 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 Transmit...

Page 16: ...weather data displayed on the console confirms successful communication Once the sensor suite has been powered and the console has successfully received accurate readings from all the sensors prepare...

Page 17: ...g the wireless transmission still exists please contact Technical Support See Contacting Technical Support on page 32 8 When you are finished testing wireless transmission set DIP switch 4 to OFF to t...

Page 18: ...f 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 Replaces the sensor suite anemometer Two are allowable o...

Page 19: ...ping 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 sensor suite 2 0 6 m above this...

Page 20: ...ecommend using the optional mounting tripod 7716 For other installations use the Mounting Pole Kit 7717 Note For more detailed siting suggestions see Application Note 30 Reporting Quality Observations...

Page 21: ...r air conditioners 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 sensor suite antenna and...

Page 22: ...more information on the diagnostic screens 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...

Page 23: ...he Northern Hemisphere the solar panel should face south for maximum sun exposure and the anemometer arm should point north for proper wind direction calibration In the Southern Hemisphere the solar p...

Page 24: ...pole together or separately Note All installations require that the rain collector cone be removed for assembly Use the built in bubble level to ensure the main part of the sensor suite is level Insta...

Page 25: ...mometer arm cannot be mounted aiming true north you will need to calibrate the wind direction on your console to display accurate wind directions See your Vantage Pro2 Console User Manual Installing t...

Page 26: ...the unit to the correct direction and then tighten the hex nuts The desired height can also be achieved by sliding the sensor suite vertically before tightening Option 1 Installing Sensor Suite and An...

Page 27: ...he backing plate with a washer a lock washer and a hex nut on each of the bolt ends Do not tighten the nuts yet 3 For the wireless sensor suite swivel the sensor suite base so the solar panel is facin...

Page 28: ...e cone The sockets are tapered push firmly or tap lightly with a hammer for a more secure fit If you choose not to install the spikes we recommend that you keep the packet of spikes in case birds beco...

Page 29: ...ions Extending Wireless Transmission Range Optional repeater stations can be used to extend the wireless transmission range Wireless Repeater AC Powered 7626 or Solar Powered 7627 Long Range Wireless...

Page 30: ...sor away from the sensor suite 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 s...

Page 31: ...diode and an amplifier Try not to touch the small white diffuser on top of the sensor Oil from skin reduces its sensitivity If you are concerned that you have touched the diffuser at any time clean th...

Page 32: ...time to inspect and clean any debris or dust from the temperature humidity sensor assembly which is located on the underside of the top plate in the radiation shield To thoroughly clean the radiation...

Page 33: ...the sensor to the sensor suite See Check Sensor Interface Connections and Connect the Anemometer Cable on page 6 Loose connections account for a large portion of potential problems Connections should...

Page 34: ...f 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...

Page 35: ...HSS EU UK and OV models 868 0 868 6 MHz FHSS power output less than 10 mW Transmitter ID codes 8 user selectable License Low power less than 8 mW no license required Primary power Solar power Davis so...

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