DAVIS Leaf Wetness Sensor for Vantage Pro2 User Manual
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LEAF WETNESS SENSOR
INSTALLATION MANUAL
The leaf wetness sensor enables the Vantage Pro2™ Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture /Temperature Station (#6345) to detect the presence of surface moisture on
foliage and calculate the duration of wetness. When moisture is present, the
sensor detects an electrical resistance change between the gold-plated elements of the grid. This is displayed by the Vantage Pro2 console as a value
between 0 (dry) and 15 (wet). With WeatherLink
tural/Turf Management Module (#6511), you may select your own wetness
threshold; the software will then calculate leaf-wet hours.
COMPONENTS
The leaf wetness sensor includes the following components. Please make sure
you have all listed components before continuing.
• Leaf Wetness Sensor with attached
mounting bracket
Includes an attached 40’ (12 m) cable.
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software and the Agricul-
• Installation Hardware Kit
One 1-1/2" U-Bolt
Two 1/4" Flat Washers
Two 1/4" Hex Nuts
Two #8 Wood Screws
Two #8 x 3/4" Machine Screws
Four # 8 Flat Washers
Two # 8 Lock Washers
Two # 8 Hex Nuts
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
Medium Phillips Screwdriver
Wrench
INSTALLING THE SENSOR
Connecting Leaf Wetness Sensors
1. Run the sensor cables up through the grommets on the bottom of the station housing.
2. Insert the sensor cable modular plug into the Leaf 1 or Leaf 2 modular connector.
Grommets
Leaf Wetness Sensor Cables Run
Through Grommets
Finishing the Sensor Connections
1. Secure sensor cables to the cable tie mounts located next to the grommets.
2. To prevent fraying or cutting of cables,
secure them so they will not whip about in
the wind. Secure a cable to a metal pole by
wrapping electrical tape around them both.
Make sure cables are secure by placing
clips or ties approximately every 3 – 5' (1 –
1.6 m)
Connecting Leaf Wetness Sensors
When tightening
cable tie, make sure
cables are on top of
cable tie mount.
Securing Sensor Cables in the Station
Cable Clip
Securing Cables with Clips and Ties
Cable Tie
Cable Tie
Mount
Cable Tie
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.
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