Integrated Sensor Suite
with Solar Radiation Sensor & 24-Hour Fan
USER
MANUAL
Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com
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Product numbers 6825 and 6825C
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Vantage Pro2
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Vantage Pro2
New AeroCone Rain Collector
Meet the new and improved Vantage Pro2 AeroCone rain collector and
debris screen!
The new aerodynamic shape of the cone will make your rain readings
even more accurate in windy conditions. The debris screen can be
locked into the cone to ensure that the screen stays inside no matter
how high wind speeds go.
The new cone is fully backward compatible with all Vantage Pro2 sensor
suites and stand-alone rain collectors.
Copyright ©2016 Davis Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
Document Part Number: 07395.282 Rev. A 10/7/16
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Bird spike
sockets
Debris Screen
Locking
Channels
Finger
Grips
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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 residential 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.
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Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................1
Included Components and Hardware ....................................................2
Prepare the ISS for Installation..............................................................4
Cabled ISS Assembly ..........................................................................11
Wireless ISS Assembly........................................................................14
Prepare the ISS for Installation............................................................19
Install the ISS.......................................................................................23
Maintenance and Troubleshooting.......................................................31
Contacting Technical Support..............................................................39
Appendix: Specifications.....................................................................40
1
Introduction
The Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) collects outside weather data and sends the data to
a receiver such as a Vantage Pro2 console. The wireless ISS can also transmit data to
wireless Vantage Connect, Vantage Vue console, Envoy8X, or wireless Weather
Envoy. The wireless ISS is solar-powered and sends data via radio. The cabled ISS
sends data via cable to one cabled Vantage Pro2 console, cabled Weather Envoy, or
cabled Vantage Connect and receives power via the console, Envoy or Vantage
Connect cable.
Tip: One wireless ISS can transmit to any number of wireless receivers within its range.
The ISS includes a rain collector, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, anemometer,
and solar radiation sensor. Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a 24Hour Fan-Aspirated 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 19 for siting guidelines.
The transmitter shelter contains the “brain” of the ISS: the sensor interface and the
transmitter. It collects outside weather data from the ISS sensors and then transmits
the data to your Vantage Pro2 console, Vantage Vue console (wireless only),
Weather Envoy, Envoy8X (wireless only), or Vantage Connect.
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Included Components and Hardware
The ISS comes with all the components and hardware shown in the following
illustrations.
Components
Note: Try not to touch the small white diffuser on top of the solar radiation sensor. Oil from
skin reduces its sensitivity. If you are concerned that you have touched the diffuser 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 m)
(Cabled ISS Only)
Debris Screen
(place inside cone
after installation)
Rain Collector
Bird Spike
Socket
Rain
Collector
Base
Vantage Pro2 GroWeather ISS
with Solar Radiation Sensor & 24-Hour Fan-Aspirated Shield
Solar Radiation
Sensor
Antenna
(wireless only)
Transmitter
Solar Panel
(wireless only)
Fan
Solar Panel
24-Hour
Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield
Battery
Pull Tab
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Hardware (Included)
Some of the hardware is optional based on how the ISS is assembled and installed.
Note: If any of the hardware components are missing or not included, contact Customer
Service toll free at 1-800-678-3669 about receiving replacements.
Tools for Setup
• Small Phillips head screwdriver (electric 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 mounting on a flat surface)
• Small hammer (if installing optional bird spikes)
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
3-Volt
Lithium
Battery
(wireless
models
only)
Bird Spikes (15)
U-Bolts
Backing Plate
.05" Allen
Wrench
1/4" x 3" Lag Screws
#4 x 1-1/8"
Machine Screw
#4 Tooth
Lock Washer
#4-40 Hex Nut
8" Cable Tie
Metric Rain
Adapter
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Prepare the ISS for Installation
Follow the steps in the order they are presented as each builds on tasks completed in
previous steps.
Tip: Use a well-lit work table or work area to prepare the ISS for installation.
Assemble the Anemometer
The anemometer measures wind direction and speed. The anemometer arm comes
partially assembled with the wind vane attached.
Note: Do not remove the vane.
Please locate the following parts to prepare the 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 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
anemometer arm
into base
Slide cable
through notch
#4 Tooth
Lock Washer
Hex Nut
#4 x 1-1/8”
Machine Screw
IMPORTANT:
Make sure cable
is secure in channel
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4. Slide the tooth-lock washer and hex nut onto the machine screw. Tighten the hex
nut while holding the screw with 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.
This provides strain relief for the cable.
Attach the Wind Cups
1. Push 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 cups.
The wind cups should drop slightly when you let go.
3. Spin the wind cups. If they 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.
Attaching the Wind Cups
Tighten
set screw
with Allen
wrench
Push cups
onto stainless
steel shaft
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Check Sensor Interface Connections and Connect the
Anemometer Cable
The sensor interface is located in the transmitter shelter on the front of the ISS. It
contains all the connections for the weather sensors of the ISS. Follow the steps
below to check the sensor interface and ensure that all sensors are connected
properly.
Open the Transmitter Shelter
1. Locate the white box with the solar
panel containing the sensor interface
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 shelter cover.
3. 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 the alignment
indicator on the box
5. Pull the cover off the box, being
careful not to stress the solar panel
cable when removing the cover.
6. The sensor interface is visible once the
cover has been removed.
Note: See “Sensor Interface” on page 41 for information on locating the components and
points of interest on the sensor interface.
Optional: Disconnect the solar panel
connection wire (wireless versions).
The solar panel on the box cover is
connected to the sensor interface by a
wire. If the cover cannot be set aside
while still connected to the sensor
interface safely, the cable can be
disconnected.
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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 sensor interface.
2. Verify that the solar radiation sensor cable is plugged into the receptacles labeled
SUN on the sensor interface.
Connect the Anemometer Cable to the Sensor Interface
1. Unwind the coil of cable enough to work with the anemometer.
Note: Do not unwind the entire coil of anemometer cable at this time.
2. Pull the foam insert out of
cable access port and set
it aside.
3. Insert the anemometer
cable end into the cable
access port from beneath
the box.
4. Slide the cable through
the cable access port with
the connector lever down.
5. Firmly insert the end of
the anemometer cable
into the connector labeled
WIND. The lever clicks
into place.
6. 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 large enough for weather or insects.
You may have to stack the cables to allow the foam to fit.
Note: If you are assembling a cabled station, wait to reinsert the foam until cable assembly is
complete. See “Cabled ISS Assembly” on page 11.
Foam
Insert
Sensor
Interface
8
Prepare the Rain Collector
The tipping mechanism is secured at the factory to protect it from damage during
shipping.
Note: Be careful not to scratch the silver-colored coating on the tipping spoons under the
cone.
1. Remove the rain collector cone from the
ISS base by rotating the cone counterclockwise. When the cone’s latches line
up with openings in the base, lift the cone
off the ISS base.
Tip: When new, the cone fits tightly in the base and may require extra pressure to
remove. Steady the ISS base between your knees when removing the cone.
2. Carefully cut and remove the plastic tie that holds the tipping spoons in place
during shipping (usually yellow or white in color).
3. If desired, insert the
Metric Measurement
Adapter. See
“Optional: Insert the
Metric Measurement
Adapter” on page 9.
4. Temporarily reinstall
the rain collector cone
until you are ready to
mount the ISS outside.
Tipping Spoons
Cut the
plastic tie
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Optional: Insert the Metric Measurement Adapter
The rain collector tipping spoon mechanism takes measurements in 0.01'' (US
versions) or 0.2 mm (M, EU, UK and OV) increments for each tip of the spoons. If
you have a US version and would like to convert it to a metric measurement, you can
insert the metric adapter that is included in your hardware kit.
Note: Inserting the metric measurement adapter converts the rain collector to take
measurements in 0.2 mm increments for each tip of the 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 adapter included in the hardware.
2. Locate the magnet between silver-colored, V-shaped arms of the tipping spoons.
3. Open the arms slightly with
one hand while pulling the
magnet out with the other.
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4. Separate an end cap from
one end of the magnet.
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 spoons, with the
top (solid side) of the metric
adapter facing up.
Next Steps
The next steps in assembling your ISS for installation depend on whether your ISS is
a cabled version or a wireless version.
• See “Cabled ISS Assembly” on page 11 for assembling a cabled system
• See “Wireless ISS Assembly” on page 14 for assembling a wireless system.
Top (closed)
Bottom (notched)
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Cabled ISS Assembly
Apply Power and Verify Communication with the
Console
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.
With the console powered, plugging the console cable into the console powers the
ISS and establishes communication between the ISS and the console.
1. Locate the 100' console cable included with your system.
2. Pull the foam insert out of cable access port, if it has been reinserted. Insert the
console connector cable end into the cable access port from beneath the sensor
interface box. Slide the cable through the cable access port with the connector tab
down.
3. On the sensor interface, firmly insert either end of the 4-conductor cable into the
modular receptacle located apart from the sensor receptacles next to the battery.
This receptacle is labeled COMM.
4. If you haven’t powered up the console yet, refer to the installation instructions in
the Vantage Pro2 Console User Manual and apply power to the console.
5. On the bottom of your console, insert the other end of the console cable into the
modular receptacle labeled “ISS.”
6. 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 7 for more
information on inserting the foam insert.
7. If the console is in Setup Mode, press and hold DONE until the Current Weather
screen displays. A flashing "X" in the lower left hand corner indicates that the
console is receiving data. Sensor readings from the ISS should display on the
screen.
Sensor
Interface
From Cabled
Vantage Pro2
Console
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