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Vantage Pro2
Console Manual
™
For Vantage Pro2 & Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Stations
™™
Davis Instruments, 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 • 510-732-9229 • www.davisnet.com
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Vantage Pro 2 Console Manual
Document Part Number: 07395.234 Rev. H, May 2, 2008
For Vantage Pro2 Consoles # 6312 & 6312C
And Vantage Pro2 Weather Stations # 6152, 6152C, 6153, 6162, 6162C, 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.
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 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.
However, there is no guarantee 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.
• 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: 378810-6312
EC EMC Compliance
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.
Vantage Pro2 Console Display Features
Display Features
1. Compass Rose
2. Graph & Hi/Low Mode Settings
3. Forecast Icons
4. Moon Phase Indicator
5. Time/Sunrise Time
6. Date/Sunset Date
7. 2ND Button Indicator
8. Barometric Trend Arrow
9. Graph Icon
10. Current Rain Icon
11. Station Number Indicator
12. Weather Ticker
13. Graph Field
14. Alarm Icon
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NE
SE
NW
SW
GRAPH
2nd
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN RATE
in/hr
DAILY
in
STATION NO.1
pm
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
MPH
CHILL
TEMP OUT
HUM IN
HUM OUT
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
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Table of Contents
Welcome to Vantage Pro2TM ............................................................................. 1
Console Features ..........................................................................................1
Vantage Pro2 Options ..................................................................................2
Installing the Console ........................................................................................4
Powering the Console ..................................................................................4
Installing the AC Power Adapter .................................................................4
Installing Batteries .......................................................................................5
Connecting Cabled Stations .........................................................................5
Console Location .........................................................................................6
Using Your Weather Station .............................................................................9
Setup Mode ..................................................................................................9
Current Weather Mode ..............................................................................18
Selecting Units of Measure ........................................................................19
Displaying the Forecast .............................................................................24
Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & Sunset ...........................................24
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables .............................................25
Highs and Lows Mode ...............................................................................27
Alarm Mode ...............................................................................................29
Graph Mode ...............................................................................................31
Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..................................................................34
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................34
Console Diagnostic Mode ..........................................................................36
Console Maintenance .................................................................................40
One Year Limited Warranty ......................................................................40
Appendix A Weather Data ..............................................................................41
Appendix B Specifications ..............................................................................47
Console Specifications ...............................................................................47
Wireless Communication Specifications ...................................................47
Console Data Display Specifications .........................................................48
Weather Data Specifications ......................................................................49
Appendix C ......................................................................................................51
Wireless Repeater Configuration ....................................................................51
Vantage Pro2 Console Icons ......................................................................53
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Chapter 1
Welcome to Vantage Pro2
TM
Welcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station console. The console displays
and records your station’s weather data, provides graph and alarm functions,
and interfaces to a computer using our optional WeatherLink
®
software.
Vantage Pro2 stations are available in two basic versions: cabled and wireless.
A cabled Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) to the console using a straight-through four-conductor cable. A wireless Vantage Pro2 station transmits outside sensor data from
the ISS to the console via a low-power radio. Wireless stations can also collect
data from optional Vantage Pro2 sensors. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2.
The Vantage Pro2 Quick Reference Guide included with your station provides
an easy to use reference for most console functions.
Console Features
Keyboard & Display
The keyboard lets you view current and historical data, set and clear alarms,
change station models, enter calibration numbers, set up and view graphs,
select sensors, and read the forecast. The keyboard consists of 12 command
keys located next to the screen display and four navigation keys located below
the command keys.
A weather variable or console command is printed on each command key. Just press a key to select the variable or function printed
on that key.
Each command key also has a secondary function which is printed
above the key on the console case. To select the secondary function, press and release 2ND (on the front of the console, upper right
corner) and then immediately press the key for that function.
Note: After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays above the barometer reading on the
screen for three seconds. All secondary key functions are enabled during this time.
Keys resume normal operation after the icon disappears.
The up arrow, down arrow, left arrow, and right arrow navigation
keys are used to select command options, adjust values, and to provide additional functions when used in combination with a command key.
WIND
CHILL
2
ND
+
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Console Modes
The console operates in five basic modes: Setup, Current Weather, Highs
and Lows, Alarm, and Graph. Each mode lets you access a different set of
console functions or display a different aspect of your weather data.
Vantage Pro2 Options
Optional Sensors
Vantage Pro2 stations are extremely flexible. Use the following optional
sensors and wireless stations to enhance the weather monitoring capabilities of your Vantage Pro2. See our website for complete details:
www.davisnet.com.
Note: Optional wireless stations can only be used with Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations.
Optional WeatherLink® Software
The WeatherLink software and data logger connect your Vantage Pro2
station directly to a computer, providing enhanced weather monitoring
capabilities, a continuous preserved data record, and powerful Internet
features. The WeatherLink data logger fits neatly on the console and stores
weather data even when the computer is turned off.
Optional Sensor and Stations Description
Wireless Weather Envoy (# 6316)
Cabled Weather Envoy (# 6316C)
Performs much of the same functions as a Vantage Pro2
console, but without a display. Use an Envoy to interface your
wireless station to a computer when you’d rather place the
console in another location for viewing weather conditions
Anemometer Transmitter Kit
(# 6332)
Provides more flexible anemometer placement for wireless
stations.
Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/
Temperature Station (# 6345)
Measures and transmits leaf wetness, soil moisture and
temperature data. Also for use with GLOBE.
Wireless Temperature Station
(# 6372)
Measures and transmits temperature data.
Wireless Temperature/Humidity
Station (# 6382)
Measures and transmits air temperature and humidity data.
Solar Radiation Sensor (# 6450)
Measures solar radiation. Required for calculating
evapotranspiration (ET). Available for cabled and wireless
stations. Requires Sensor Mounting Shelf (# 6673).
Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation Sensor
(# 6490)
Measures UV radiation. Required for calculating the UV dose.
Available for Cabled and Wireless stations. Requires Sensor
Mounting Shelf (# 6673).
WeatherLink Option Description
WeatherLink for Windows, USB
connection (# 6510USB)
Includes WeatherLink software and USB data logger. Allows you to
save and view your weather data on your PC.
WeatherLink for Windows, serial
connection (# 6510SER)
Includes WeatherLink software and serial data logger. Allows you to
save and view your weather data on your PC.
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Optional Accessories
The following accessories are available from your dealer or may be ordered
directly from Davis Instruments.
Sensor Mounting Shelf (# 6673)
Required for mounting the optional Solar Radiation and/or UV sensors. The
mounting shelf attaches to the base of the rain collector on the ISS.
USB-to-Serial (DB-9) Cable (# 8434)
Allows the Serial version of WeatherLink (# 6510SER, 6540, 6550, 6560) to
connect to a USB port on your computer.
Telephone Modem Adapter (# 6533)
Creates a dialup connection between the station and the computer.
Extension Cables (# 7876)
Allows you to place the Cabled Vantage Pro2 ISS further away from the console using the extension cable provided by Davis Instruments. Maximum cable
length is 1000’ feet (300 m).
• # 7876-040 Cable, 40’ (12 m)
• # 7876-100 Cable, 100’ (30 m)
• # 7876-200 Cable, 200’ (61 m)
Davis Baseball Cap (# PR725)
100% cotton twill cap is two-toned with a washed khaki crown, dark blue
brim, and embroidered Davis logo. Self-fabric closure with brass buckle. One
size fits all.
WeatherLink for Macintosh OS X,
USB connection (# 6520)
Includes WeatherLink software and USB data logger. Allows you to
save and view your weather data on your Mac.
WeatherLink for APRS, Windows
version, with streaming data
logger, serial connection (# 6540)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data logger.
Allows real-time display of current weather conditions for use with
APRS (Automatic Position Reporting System), for HAM radio users.
WeatherLink for Alarm Output,
Windows version, with streaming
data logger, serial connection
(# 6544)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data logger.
Gives you the ability to control external devices based on various
combinations of weather trends and events.
WeatherLink IP for Windows 2000/
XP/Vista (#6555)
Requires a broadband router with available Ethernet port. Allows you
to post your weather data directly to the Internet without a PC.
Among other features, allows you to receive e-mail alerts of current
weather conditions or simple alarm conditions.
WeatherLink for Emergency
Response teams, Windows
version, with streaming data
logger, serial connection (# 6550)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data logger.
Allows real-time display of current weather conditions for use by
emergency response teams.
WeatherLink for Irrigation Control,
Windows version, with streaming
data logger, serial connection
(# 6560)
Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data logger.
Allows intelligent and efficient control of popular automated irrigation
systems using weather data.
WeatherLink Option Description
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Chapter 2
Installing the Console
The Vantage Pro2 console is designed to give extremely accurate readings. As
with any precision instrument, use care in its assembly and handling.
Although installing the console is relatively simple, following the steps outlined in this chapter and assembling the Vantage Pro2 correctly from the start
will help ensure that you enjoy all of its features with a minimum of time and
effort.
Powering the Console
Cabled Vantage Pro2 Stations
Cabled Vantage Pro2 consoles supply power to the Integrated Sensor Suite
(ISS) through the console cable. Because of the added power consumption of
the ISS, the cabled console requires an AC power adapter used as the main
power supply. The console batteries provide backup power for up to four to
six weeks.
Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations
Wireless Vantage Pro2 consoles do not require the use of an AC adapter. You
may use the included adapter if you wish, but the three C-cell batteries should
power a wireless console for up to nine months.
Note: When using an AC Power adapter, be sure to use the power adapter supplied with
your Vantage Pro2 Console. Your console may be damaged by connecting the
wrong power adapter. The console does not recharge the batteries. Because of this,
and because NiCad batteries do not power the console as long as alkaline batteries,
use alkaline batteries in the console.
Installing the AC Power Adapter
1. Remove the battery cover located on the back of the console by pressing
down on the two latches at the top of the cover.
2. Find the power jack located on the bottom of the console case.
Power Plug
Wrap Cord Around Pins
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3. Insert the power adapter plug into the console power jack, then plug the
other end of the adapter into an appropriate power outlet.
4. Check to make sure the console runs through a brief self-test procedure successfully. On power up, the console displays all the LCD segments and
beeps twice. A message displays in the ticker banner at the bottom of the
console, followed by the first screen that displays during Setup Mode. Press
and hold DONE to skip the message and enter into Setup Mode.
Setup Mode guides you through steps required to configure the station. See
“Setup Mode” on page 9 for more information.
Installing Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover located on the back of the console by pressing
down on the two latches at the top of the cover.
2. Insert three C batteries into the battery channel, negative (or flat) terminal
first.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Connecting Cabled Stations
Cabled Vantage Pro2 stations come with 100 feet (30m) of cable. This cable is
used for connecting the console to the ISS. Maximum cable length from ISS to
the console using Davis Instruments cables is 1000 feet. To connect the console to the ISS:
1. Firmly insert the console end of the straight-through four-conductor wire
into the console receptacle marked “ISS” until it clicks into place. Do not
force the connector into the receptacle.
Battery
Battery
Battery
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2. Ensure that the ISS cable is not twisted through the access port.
Note: The ISS must be assembled and connected to the console so that it is receiving
power before the console connection can be tested.
Once the console and ISS are both powered up, cable connection should be
tested and established.
Once the console is powered, it automatically enters Setup Mode. You can step
through the Setup Mode options, or exit the Setup Mode to test the connection
and sensor readings in Current Weather Mode. See “Setup Mode” on page 9
for Setup Mode options. See “Current Weather Mode” on page 18 for viewing
and verifying current weather data coming from the cabled console.
To verify that the console is receiving data from the ISS through the console
connection, see “Cabled ISS Assembly” in the Integrated Sensor Suite
Installation Manual.
Console Location
Place the console in a location where the keyboard is easily accessible and the
display is easy to read. For more accurate readings, follow these suggestions.
• Avoid placing the console in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneous
inside temperature and humidity readings and may damage the unit.
• Avoid placing the console near radiators or heating/air conditioning ducts.
• If you are mounting the console on a wall, choose an interior wall. Avoid
exterior walls that tend to heat up or cool down depending on the weather.
• If you have a wireless console, be aware of possible interference from
cordless phones or other devices. To prevent interference, maintain a distance of 10 feet between the Vantage Pro2 console and a cordless phone
(handset and base).
• Avoid positioning a wireless console near large metallic appliances such as
refrigerators, televisions, heaters, or air conditioners.
• The console antenna does not rotate in a complete circle. Avoid forcing the
console antenna when rotating it.
To ISS
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Table & Shelf Placement
The console kickstand can be set to three different angles allowing five different display angles.
1. Install the two round rubber feet on the bottom of the console. The rubber
feet help prevent damage to furniture and surfaces.
2. Lean the kickstand out by pulling on its top
edge.
You’ll see the indentation for your finger at
the top edge of the console.
3. Slide the catch to rest the kickstand in the
appropriate angle.
Choose low angles for display on a coffee
table or other low area. Choose higher
angles for display on a desk or shelf.
4. Install the two rubber channel feet on the
kickstand.
If necessary, pull up on the stand to close it. It will be a little tight, so it’s okay
to push hard enough to get it to slide.
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Wall Mounting
The console mounts to the wall using two keyholes located on the back of the
case.
To mount the console on a wall:
1. Use a ruler to mark two mounting hole positions on the wall 8 inches (203
mm) apart.
This is a representation for the mounting hole positions. This template is not true to size.
If installing a cabled Vantage Pro2 console with sensor cable running inside
the wall, mount the console over an empty switch box.
2. Use a drill and a 3/32 or 7/64''(2.5 mm) drill bit to drill two pilot holes for
the screws.
3. Using a screwdriver, drive the two #6 x 1'' pan head self-threading screws
into the wall. Leave at least 1/8'' (3 mm) between the wall and the heads of
the screws.
4. If the kickstand has been pulled out from the case, push it back into its
upright and locked position.
5. Guide the two keyholes on the back of the console over the two screws.
Drill two 3/32" or 7/64" (2.4 to 2.8mm) holes
8" (203mm) apart for the #6 x 1" mounting screws.
8" (203mm)
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Chapter 3
Using Your Weather Station
The console LCD screen and keyboard provide easy access to your weather
information. The large LCD display shows current and past environmental
conditions as well as a forecast of future conditions. The keyboard controls
console functions for viewing current and historical weather information, setting and clearing alarms, changing stations types, viewing and/or changing
station settings, setting up and viewing graphs, selecting sensors, getting the
forecast, and so on.
Console Modes
The Vantage Pro2 console operates in five different modes:
Setup Mode
Setup Mode provides access to the station configuration settings that control
how the station operates. Setup Mode consists of a series of screens for
selecting console and weather station options. The screens that display in
Setup Mode vary depending on the weather station type (cabled or wireless),
or if the console has a WeatherLink connection already established. (See the
WeatherLink Getting Started Guide for more information on connecting your
console to your computer.)
Setup Mode Commands
Setup Mode displays when the console is first powered. This mode can be displayed at any time to change any of the console/weather station options. Use
the following commands to enter, exit and navigate Setup Mode:
• Enter Setup Mode by pressing DONE and the down arrow (-) at the same
time.
Note: The console automatically enters Setup Mode when first powered.
• Press DONE to move to the next screen in the Setup Mode.
• Press BAR to display the previous screen in the Setup Mode.
• Exit Setup Mode by pressing and holding DONE until the Current Weather
screen displays.
Mode Description
Setup
Use Setup Mode to enter the time, date, and other information required to
calculate and display weather data.
Current Weather
Use Current Weather Mode to read the current weather information, change
measurement units, and to set, clear or calibrate weather readings.
High/Low High/Low Mode displays the daily, monthly or yearly high and low readings.
Alarm Alarm Mode allows you to set, clear, and review alarm settings.
Graph Graph Mode displays your weather data using over 100 different graphs.
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Screen 1: Active Transmitters
Screen 1 displays the message “Receiving from...” and shows the transmitters
being received by the console. In addition, an “X” blinks in the lower righthand corner of the screen every time the console receives a data packet from a
station. The rest of the LCD screen is blank.
If you have a cabled station, or if your wireless ISS uses the factory settings
and you are receiving the signal, the screen displays “Receiving from station
No. 1.” Any optional stations that have been installed should also display.
Screen 1: Active Transmitters
Note: An ISS or optional station must be powered for the console to recognize it. Refer to the Integrated
Sensor Suite Installation Manual or optional station installation instructions for more information.
It make take several minutes for the console to acquire and display a Transmitter ID.
1. Make a note of the station number(s) listed on the screen.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
The console can receive signals from up to eight transmitters total, but there is
a limit on the number of certain types of transmitters. The table below lists the
maximum number of stations allowable for a receiver:
Maximum Number of Transmitters in a Network with One Receiver
*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 com-
bined Leaf Wetness and Soil Moisture/Temperature station.
Note: Listening to more than one transmitter may reduce battery life significantly.
Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs — Wireless Only
(If you have a cabled station, press DONE and continue on to “Screen 4: Time
& Date” on page 12.)
Setup screen 2 allows you to change the ISS transmitter ID and to add or
remove optional transmitter stations. The default transmitter ID setting is “1”
(ISS), which works fine for most installations.
STATION NO.1
4
Station Type Maximum Number
Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) 1
Anemometer Transmitter Kit* 1
Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station 2**
Temperature Station 8
Temperature/Humidity Station 8
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Screen 2: Transmitter ID configuration
If you have a cabled station, or if you have a wireless station and are using
the default transmitter ID setting, press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: Typically, you can use the default transmitter ID setting of 1 unless you are installing one of the
optional transmitter stations or a nearby neighbor has a Vantage Pro2 station that uses transmitter ID 1 for the ISS.
3. Press the right and left arrows to select the transmitter ID.
When you select a transmitter ID, the ID number is displayed on the screen
as well as the current configuration.
4. Press the up or down arrows to toggle console reception of signals from
transmitters using that ID on and off.
5. Press GRAPH to change the type of station assigned to each transmitter
number. Scroll through the station types - ISS, TEMP, HUM, TEMP HUM,
WIND, RAIN, LEAF, SOIL, and LEAF/SOIL - until the correct type
appears.
6. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: This screen contains functionality for enabling repeaters. If the word “Repeater” displays in the
right corner of the screen and you are not using repeaters as part of your network, see “Clearing
Repeater ID” on page 52. If you are using repeaters as part of your network see “Wireless
Repeater Configuration” (Appendix C) on page 51 for configuring repeaters on the console.
Screen 3: Retransmit — Wireless Only
Press DONE and go to “Screen 4: Time & Date” on page 12 if you have a
cabled station.
The console can take data it receives from the ISS and transmit it to other Vantage Pro2 consoles using the retransmit feature. By toggling the feature on, the
console becomes another transmitter that requires its own unique ID to transmit the data received from the ISS.
Screen 3: Retransmit
1. Press the up or down arrow to turn the retransmit function on and off. The
first available transmitter ID not used by the ISS or any optional sensor is
automatically assigned. Data from the ISS is the only data that can be
retransmitted by the console.
When retransmit has already been enabled, pressing the right or left arrows
changes the Transmitter ID used for retransmit.
1
2
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2. Use the arrows to scroll through the list of available transmitter IDs and
select the ID for your console.
3. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: Make a note of the ID selected for retransmit. The console that receives the data from the con-
sole you have selected to retransmit should be configured to receive the transmitter ID you
selected. See “Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs — Wireless Only” on page 10 for more
information.
Screen 4: Time & Date
The very first time you power-up the console, the time and date are set to
12:00AM January 1
st
, 2005. Be sure to enter the correct date and local time.
Screen 4: Time & Date
To change the time and date:
1. Press the right and left arrows to select the hour, minute, month, day or year.
The selected time or date setting blinks on and off.
2. To change a setting, press the up and down arrows to adjust the value up or
down.
To choose a 12-hour or 24-hour clock, first select either the hour or minute
setting, then press 2ND and immediately press UNITS. This toggles the
clock setting between the two clock types.
To choose between a MM/DD or DD.MM display for the date, first select
either the day or month setting, then press 2ND and immediately press
UNITS. This switches the console from one date display to the other.
3. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 5: Latitude
The console uses latitude along with longitude to determine your location,
allowing it to adjust the forecast and calculate the times for sunset and sunrise.
am
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Screen 5: Latitude
• Latitude measures distance north or south of the equator.
• Latitude is used with longitude to identify your position on earth.
If you do not know your latitude and longitude, there are several ways to find
out. Many atlases and maps include latitude and longitude lines. You can also
talk to the reference department of your local library, call your local airport, or
search on the Internet.
Here are some on-line resources for finding your latitude and longitude:
http://www.geocode.com/eagle.html (North America only)
http://www.topozone.com/ (US only)
http://www.calle.com/world/ (outside US)
The more accurate you are, the better; however, a reasonable estimate will
work, too.
1. Press the right and left arrows to move between fields.
2. Press the up and down arrows to change the settings up or down.
3. To select between SOUTH or NORTH, press 2ND and then UNITS.
4. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 6: Longitude
The console uses longitude along with latitude to determine your location,
allowing it to adjust the forecast and calculate the times for sunset and sunrise.
See Screen 5: Latitude for information on determining your logitude.
Screen 6: Longitude
• Longitude measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, an imaginary line running north and south through Greenwich, England.
• Longitude is used with latitude to identify your position on earth.
1. Press the right and left arrows to move between fields.
2. Press the up and down arrows to change the settings up or down.
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3. To select the East or West Hemisphere, press 2ND, then UNITS.
4. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 7: Time Zone
The console is pre-programmed with a combination of US time zones and the
names of major cities representing time zones around the world. You can also
configure your time zone using the Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) offset.
Screen 7: Time Zone
Note: UTC offset measures the difference between the time in any time zone and a standard time, set
by convention as the time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England. Hayward, California,
the home of Davis Instruments, observes Pacific Standard Time. The UTC offset for Pacific Standard Time is -8:00, or eight hours behind Universal Time (UTC). When it’s 7:00 pm (1900 hours)
UTC, it’s 19 - 8 = 1100 hours, or 11:00 am in Hayward in winter. When daylight savings time is
observed, an hour is added to the offset time automatically. Use this function in correlation with
Screen 8, Daylight Savings Settings.
1. Press the up and down arrows to cycle through time zones.
2. If your time zone is not shown, press 2ND then press the up and down
arrows to set your UTC offset.
3. Press DONE to select the time zone or UTC offset shown on the screen and
move to the next screen.
Screen 8: Daylight Savings Settings
In most of North America (except Saskatchewan, Arizona, Hawaii, and the
Mexican State of Sonora); in Australia (except Western Australia, Northern
Territory, and Queensland); and Europe use the AUTO Daylight Savings setting. The console is pre-programmed to use the correct starting and stopping
dates for Daylight Savings Time in these areas, based on the time zone setting
in screen 7.
Weather stations located outside North America, Europe, and Australia or in
areas that do not observe daylight savings time should use the MANUAL
setting.
Screen 8: Daylight Savings Settings
1. Press the up and down arrows to choose Auto or Manual.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
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Screen 9: Daylight Savings Status
Use this screen to either verify the correct automatic Daylight Savings status
or to set Daylight Savings manually.
Screen 9: Daylight Savings Status
1. If Daylight Savings setting is MANUAL, press the up and down arrows to
turn Daylight Savings Time on or off on the appropriate days of the year.
If you have an AUTO Daylight Savings setting, the console displays the
appropriate setting based on the current time and date.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 10: Elevation
Meteorologists standardize barometric pressure data to sea level so that surface readings are comparable, whether they’re taken on a mountainside or by
the ocean. To make this same standardization and ensure consistent readings,
enter your elevation in this screen.
Screen 10: Elevation
Note: If you do not know your elevation, there are several ways to find out. Many atlases and almanacs
include elevation for cities and towns. You can also check with the reference department of your
local library. The more accurate you are, the better; but a reasonable estimate works too.
1. Press the left and right arrows to move from one numeral in the elevation to
another.
2. Press the up and down arrows to adjust a numeral up or down.
3. To switch between feet and meters, press 2ND then press UNITS.
4. If you are below sea level, like in Death Valley or Palm Springs, first enter
the elevation as a positive number. Then, select the “0” immediately to the
left of the leftmost non-zero digit (the second zero from the left in 0026, for
example, or the first zero from the left in 0207) and press the up and down
arrows to switch from a positive to negative elevation.
Note: You can only set the elevation to negative after you have entered a non-zero digit and when the
zero in the position immediately to the left of the left-most non-zero digit has been selected.
5. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
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Screen 11: Wind Cup Size
Vantage Pro2 stations come standard with large wind cups. Switch this setting
to SMALL CUP if you have separately purchased and installed small wind
cups, or switch to OTHER if you are using other Davis wind-speed equipment
or a third-party anemometer.
Note: Large wind cups are more sensitive to low wind speeds and are the best choice for most users.
Small wind cups are less sensitive at low wind speeds but can measure much higher wind
speeds. Install small wind cups if you wish to measure winds over 150 m.p.h. (242 km/h),
(Category 5 Hurricane). Maximum speed sensitivity decreases with the age of the wind cups.
Screen 11: Wind Cup Size
1. Press the up and down arrows to switch between the LARGE CUP,
SMALL CUP, and OTHER wind cup settings.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Screen 12: Rain Collector
The tipping bucket in the Vantage Pro2 rain collector has been calibrated at the
factory to measure 0.01'' of rain with each tip. The ISS comes equipped with a
metric adapter that, once installed, takes 0.2 mm readings for every tip of the
bucket. Determine which measurement you want your rain collector to take
and configure your console and rain collector accordingly.
Screen 12: Rain Collector Settings
To configure your console for inch measurements:
1. Press the up and down arrows to display the .01'' setting.
2. Press DONE to use the selected setting and move to the next screen.
To configure your console for 0.2 mm measurements:
1. Press the up and down arrows to display the 0.2 mm setting.
2. Press DONE to use the selected setting and move to the next screen.
Note: See the Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual for instructions on installing the metric rain
adapter. The 0.1mm setting does not provide correct rain measurements with either the standard
measurement or the metric adapter installed in the rain bucket and should not be used. If necessary, the console can be configured to calculate the 0.01'' measurements and convert these to
metric measurements, rounding to the nearest 0.1 mm or can be configured to calculate the 0.2
mm measurements and convert them to the U.S. standard, rounding to the nearest .01''.
To Display Rain in Metric Units on the Console
Even if you configure your console to display metric rain data in screen 12 of
the Setup Mode, you have to configure your Current Weather Mode to display
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the same readings. To display metric rain readings in the Current Weather
Mode, once you have completed or exited the Setup Mode:
1. Press RAINYR to display the current rain rate.
Selecting Metric units for one rain variable also sets all the other
rain variables to Metric units.
2. Press and release 2ND and press UNITS once.
The units used to display rain data toggle between inches
and millimeters each time you repeat this key sequence.
To Display Rain in Metric Units in WeatherLink
Refer to the WeatherLink Online Help for instructions to set the rain collector
to 0.2 mm and to select millimeters as the unit for rain.
Screen 13: Rain Season
Because rainy seasons begin and end at different times in different parts of the
world, you must specify the month you wish your yearly rain data to begin.
January 1
st
is the default. The date the rain season begins affects yearly rain
rate highs and lows.
Screen 13: Rain Season
1. Press the up and down arrows to select the month for the start of the rainy
season.
2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.
Note: This setting determines when the yearly rain total is reset to zero. Davis Instruments recom-
mends a January rain season setting (the default), unless you reside in the west coast of the
United States, the Mediterranean coast, experience dry winters in the Southern Hemisphere. If
so, change the rain season setting to July 1
st
. If you are performing hydrology studies in any of
these climates in the Northern Hemisphere, change the rain season setting to October 1st.
Screen 14: Serial Baud Rate
The Baud Rate screen displays only if the console detects that a WeatherLink
data logger installed on the console.
The console uses a serial or USB port to communicate with a computer. If you
are connecting the console directly to your computer, leave the setting at
19200, the highest rate for the port. If you’re using a modem, use the highest
setting your modem can handle. The console must be equipped with a WeatherLink data logger to communicate with a computer or modem.
Screen 14: Baud Rate
RAIN
YR
2
ND
GRAPH
UNITS
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Note: The baud rate setting on your console must match the serial port setting in the software on your
computer. If you are using WeatherLink for Vantage Pro2, refer to WeatherLink help for instructions on setting the serial port baud rate on your computer.
1. Press the up and down arrows to select the baud rate.
Your Vantage Pro2 console supports baud rates of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
14400, and 19200.
2. You have completed the console setup. To exit Setup Mode, press and hold
DONE until the current weather screen appears.
Clear All Command
After you have completed the above setup procedures and have exited the
Setup Mode, please use the Clear All command before putting your weather
station into service.
The Clear All command clears all stored high and low weather data including
monthly and yearly highs and lows and clears the alarm settings. The command is recommended to properly clear and initialize the console’s data logging function.
1. Press WIND on the console.
2. Press 2ND, then press and hold CLEAR for at least six seconds.
3. Release CLEAR when you see “CLEARING NOW” displayed at the bottom of the console’s screen.
Current Weather Mode
In the Current Weather Mode you can display the current data readings from
your station, select units of measure, and calibrate, set, or clear weather variables. You can see up to ten weather variables on the screen at the same time,
as well as the time and date, the moon and forecast icons, a forecast or special
message from your station, and a graph of the currently selected variable. A
few variables are always visible on the console screen while most variables
share their location with one or more variables. You can select any variable not
currently on the screen to display it.
Selecting Weather Variables
Select a weather variable to display its data on the screen if it isn’t already visible or to graph the data available for that variable.
Weather variables are selected via the console command keys:
• If the variable is printed on a key, just press the key to select the variable.
• If the variable is printed on the console housing, first press and
release 2ND, then quickly press the key below the variable to
select it.
2
ND
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Note: After pressing 2ND, the 2ND icon displays on the screen for three seconds. Command key sec-
ondary functions are enabled during this time. The keys return to normal operation after the icon
disappears.
• Select a variable and press GRAPH to graph the variable in the
Current Weather Mode screen. The console places a graph icon on
the screen next to the selected variable or value you want to view to
indicate the currently selected variable.
• You can also select any variable currently displayed on the LCD
screen using the navigation keys. Push up (+) to move up the
screen. Press down (-) to move down the screen. Push left (<) to
move left and push right (>) to move right.
Selecting Units of Measure
Most weather variables may be displayed in at least two different measurement units, including US and metric systems, although some variables feature
more possibilities. Barometric pressure, for example, may be displayed in millibars, millimeters, inches, or hectoPascals. Note that you can set each variable’s units independently, and at any time, as you like.
To change units:
1. Select the weather variable. See “Selecting Weather Variables” on page 18.
2. Press and release 2ND then press UNITS. The selected
variable’s units change. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the
desired units appear.
For example, to change the barometric pressure units, first select barometric
pressure by pressing BAR. Next, press and release 2ND, then press UNITS.
Repeating these steps cycles through the units available for barometric
pressure: millibars, millimeters, inches, and hectoPascals..
+
-
<
>
N
W
NE
SESW
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN YEAR
in
TEMP OUT
HUM IN
HUM OUT
DAILY RAIN
in
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
STATION NO.1
F
F
F
MPH
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
S
E
NW
pm
TEMP IN
F
TEMP OUT
F
HEAT INDEX
N
W
NE
SESW
WIND
MPH
E
S
NW
2
ND
GRAPH
UNITS
BAROMETER
mb
BAROMETER
BAROMETER
mm
in
Displaying Units: Barometric Pressure Units: millibars (mb), millimeters (mm) and inches (in)
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Wind Speed and Direction
1. Press WIND to select wind speed.
2. Wind speed may be displayed in miles per hour (m.p.h.), kilometers per hour (km/h), meters per second (m/s), and knots (knots).
The 10 minute average wind speed will be displayed in the ticker.
A solid arrow within the compass rose indicates the current wind direction.
Arrow caps indicate up to six different 10-minute dominant wind directions
to provide a history of the dominant wind directions for the past hour.
3. Press WIND a second time to display the wind direction in degrees instead
of the wind speed.
Note: When displayed in degrees, Due North displays as 360º for consoles with firmware dated May
2005 or later. Previous releases marked Due North at 0º.
Each additional WIND key press toggles the display between wind speed
and wind direction in degrees.
Outside and Inside Temperature
1. Press TEMP to select outside temperature.
Temperature may be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or
Celsius (ºC). Temperatures can also be displayed in degrees or
in tenths of a degree.
2. Press TEMP again to select inside temperature.
Each consecutive press of TEMP displays temperature readings for any
optional temperature, temperature/humidity, soil temperature, soil moisture
stations also connected to your console. The order of the optional sensors
readings display depends on your station configuration. Temperatures for
temperature stations display, with soil temperature and moisture stations
displaying consecutively.
WIND
TEMP
N
W
NE
SE
SW
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN YEAR
in
TEMP OUT
HUM IN
HUM OUT
DAILY RAIN
in
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
STATION NO.1
F
F
F
MPH
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
S
E
NW
pm
HEAT INDEX
HUM OUT
HUM IN
CHILL
F
DEW POINT
F
hPa
BAROMETER
Humidity, Pressure, Dew Point & Wind Chill
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Humidity
Press HUM to select outside humidity. Pressing HUM a second time
selects inside humidity. Humidity is displayed in percent relative humidity.
Each consecutive press of HUM displays humidity readings for any optional
humidity, leaf wetness, and leaf temperature stations also connected to your
console. The order of the optional sensors readings display depends on your
station configuration. Humidity readings for humidity stations display, with
leaf wetness and leaf temperature readings displaying consecutively.
Wind Chill
Press 2ND then press CHILL to select Wind Chill. Wind
Chill is displayed in either Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) in
whole degrees.
The console uses the ten-minute average wind speed to calculate wind chill.
Dew Point
Press 2ND then press DEW to select Dew Point. Dew Point
is displayed in either Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) in whole
degrees.
Barometric Pressure
Press BAR to select barometric pressure. Barometric pressure may be
displayed in inches (in), millimeters (mm), millibars (mb) or hectoPascals
(hPa).
Pressure Trend
The pressure trend arrow indicates the current barometric trend, measured over the last three hours. The pressure trend is updated every 15
minutes. The pressure trend requires three hours of data in order to be
calculated so it won’t display right away on a new station. The pressure trend
is indicated on the console screen, as long as the required data is available.
HUM
DEW
2
ND
WIND
CHILL
2
ND
HUM
DEW
BAR
N
W
NE
SE
SW
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN YEAR
in
TEMP OUT HUM OUT
DAILY RAIN
in
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
STATION NO.1
F
F
THSW INDEX
F
MPH
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
S
E
NW
pm
F
HEAT INDEX
UV
index
THSW INDEX
F
UV
inde
index
UV, Heat, and THSW Index
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UV (Ultraviolet Radiation)
Press 2ND and UV to display the current UV index. The current UV index is the amount of ultraviolet radiation the sensor
is currently reading.
Press 2ND and UV again to display the accumulated UV index for the day.
The accumulated UV index is the total ultraviolet radiation that the sensor has
read throughout the day. The accumulated UV index for the day is reset to zero
every night.
Note: Requires a UV sensor. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2.
Heat Index
Press 2ND then press HEAT to display the Heat Index.
THSW Index
After you have selected the Heat Index, press 2ND then press HEAT again to
select the Temperature Humidity Sun Wind (THSW) Index. The THSW Index
is only available on stations equipped with a solar radiation sensor.
The Heat Index and the THSW Index display in the same place on the screen
and are displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC).
Rain Rate
Press RAINYR to display the current rain rate. Rain Rate may be
displayed as either inches per hour (in/hr.) or millimeters per hour
(mm/hr.). Rain Rate will show zero and the umbrella icon does not
appear until two tips of the rain bucket within a 15–minute period.
Month–to–date precipitation
Press RAINYR again to select the month–to–date precipitation record.
Monthly rain displays the precipitation accumulated since the calendar month
began. Month–to–date precipitation is displayed in inches or millimeters
(mm).
RAIN
YR
UV
2
ND
TEMP
HEAT
2
ND
N
W
NE
SE
SW
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN YEAR
in
TEMP OUT
HUM IN
HUM OUT
DAILY RAIN
in
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
STATION NO.1
F
F
F
MPH
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
S
E
NW
pm
HEAT INDEX
DAILY RAIN
in
RAIN RATE
in/hr
RAIN STORM
in
RAIN YEAR
in
RAIN MO
in
Daily Rain, Rain Storm, Rain Year, Rain Month, & Rain Rate
RAIN
YR
UV
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Year–to–date precipitation
Press RAINYR a third time to display the year–to–date precipitation record.
Yearly rain displays the precipitation accumulated since the 1st of the month
you’ve chosen as the beginning of your rain season in Setup Mode (See
“Screen 13: Rain Season” on page 17). Year–to–date precipitation is displayed
in inches (in) or millimeters (mm).
Daily Rain
Press RAINDAY to display the rain accumulated since 12 midnight. Any rain accumulated in the last 24 hours displays in the
ticker at the bottom of the screen.
Rain Storm
Rain Storm displays the rain total of the last rain event. It takes two tips of the
rain bucket to begin a storm event and 24 hours without rain to end a storm
event.
Press RAINDAY to toggle between the daily rain total and the Rain Storm
total. Rain accumulation may be displayed as either millimeters (mm) or
inches (in).
Solar Radiation
Press and release 2ND then press SOLAR to display the
current solar radiation reading. Solar radiation is displayed
as Watts per square meter (W/m
2
).
Current Evapotranspiration (ET)
Press and release 2ND then press ET to display the current
evapotranspiration reading.
Monthly Evapotranspiration (ET)
Press 2ND then press ET, then repeat the key sequence to display Monthly ET.
Yearly Evapotranspiration (ET)
Press 2ND then press ET, then repeat this key sequence two more times to display the ET reading since January 1st of the current year.
RAIN
DAY
N
W
NE
SE
SW
GRAPH
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN YEAR
in
TEMP OUT
HUM IN
YEAR
HUM OUT
DAILY RAIN
in
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
STATION NO.1
F
F
F
MPH
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
S
E
NW
pm
HEAT INDEX
ET
mm
ET
MO
mm
ET
YEAR
mm
SUN
W/m
2
Solar Radiation, Current ET, ET Month & ET Year
RAIN
DAY
SOLAR
2
ND
BAR
ET
2
ND
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Note: A solar radiation sensor is required to take readings listed above. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2.
Lamps
Press 2ND then press LAMPS to turn on the backlight for the screen
display. Press 2ND then LAMPS again to turn the backlight off.
Use the backlight when the LCD is not clearly visible. When the console is battery operated, the backlight remains on as long as keys are pressed
or a ticker tape message is scrolling across the screen. If no keys are pressed,
the backlight automatically turns off about fifteen seconds after it is turned on.
If any key is pressed while it is turned on, it will stay illuminated for 60 seconds from the last key press. When battery power is low, the backlight does
not light.
Note: When the console receives power from the AC adapter, the backlight remains on until it is toggled
off. Leaving the backlight on raises the inside temperature reading and lowers the inside humidity
reading.
Displaying the Forecast
Your console generates a weather forecast based on the barometric reading &
trend, wind speed & direction, rainfall, temperature, humidity, latitude & longitude, and time of year. Included in the forecast is a prediction of the sky condition (sunny, cloudy, etc.) and changes in precipitation, temperature, wind
direction or wind speed.
Press FORECAST to display the forecast. The forecast ticker message at the bottom of the screen predicts the weather up to 48
hours in advance. The forecast is updated once an hour, on the
hour. Predictions are made for cloud cover, temperature trends, the likelihood
of precipitation, timing, severity and windy conditions.
Forecast Icons
The forecast icons show the predicted weather for the next 12 hours. If rain
and/or snow is possible but not necessarily likely, the partly cloudy icon along
with the rain or snow icon displays. When both the rain and snow icons display together, a chance of rain, freezing rain, sleet and/or snow is likely.
Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & Sunset
Your console shows the sunrise and sunset time in the same place on the
screen used by the current time and date.
2
LAMPS
ND
FORECAST
Mostly Clear Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy SnowRain
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Press 2ND and then press TIME to toggle the screen between the current time
and date or the sunrise and sunset times for the current day.
Note: See “Screen 4: Time & Date” on page 12 to change the console time and date or to select a 12-
or 24-hour clock.
Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables
To fine-tune your station, you can calibrate most of the weather variables. For
example, if your outside temperature seems consistently too high or too low,
you can enter an offset to correct the deviation.
Calibrating Temperature And Humidity
You can calibrate inside & outside temperature, inside & outside humidity, as
well as any extra temperature/humidity sensor readings you have transmitting
to your Vantage Pro2.
1. Select a variable to be calibrated. See “Selecting Weather Variables” on
page 18.
2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET.
After a moment, the variable you’ve selected begins to
blink. Keep holding SET until the Calibration Offset
message displays in the ticker.
The ticker displays the current calibration offset.
3. Press the up or down arrows to add or subtract from the temperature offset
value.
Inside and outside temperature are calibrated in 0.1° F or 0.1° C increments,
up to a maximum offset of +12.7 (°F or °C) and a minimum offset of -12.8
(°F or °C). The variable will change value and the ticker will show the offset you’ve entered.
4. Press DONE to exit calibration.
Calibrate Wind Direction Reading
You can use this procedure to correct the anemometer reading. This is useful if
the anemometer does not point north in your installation.
1. Check the current direction of the wind vane on the anemometer. Compare
it to the wind direction reading on the console. If the wind vane is pointing
south, for instance, the wind direction reading on the screen should be 180°.
• If the wind direction reading is greater than 180°, subtract 180 from the
reading and subtract the amount of the offset from the wind direction
reading.
• If the wind direction reading is less than 180°, subtract the reading from
180 and add the amount of the offset to the wind direction reading.
2
ND
ALARM
SET
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2. Press WIND as necessary to display the wind direction in degrees.
3. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET.
4. The wind direction variable will begin to blink.
5. Continue holding the key until the CAL message appears in the ticker.
Note: The ticker displays the current wind direction calibration value.
6. Press the arrows to select digits in the anemometer’s current reading.
7. Press the up and down arrows to add/subtract from the anemometer reading.
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have entered the offset value from Step 1.
9. Press DONE to exit calibration.
Calibrating Barometric Pressure
Before calibrating the barometric pressure, be sure the station is set to the correct elevation. See “Screen 10: Elevation” on page 15 for more information.
1. Press BAR to select barometric pressure.
2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET.
The pressure variable blinks.
3. Continue holding the key until the ticker reads “set barometer . . . ”.
4. Press the right and left arrows to select digits in the variable.
5. Press up and down arrows to add to or subtract from the digit’s value.
6. Press DONE to exit calibration.
Setting Weather Variables
You can set values for the following weather variables:
• Daily Rain—Sets the daily rain total. Monthly and yearly rain totals are
updated.
• Monthly Rain—Sets the current months total rain. Does not affect yearly
rain total.
• Yearly Rain—Sets the current year’s rain total.
• Daily ET (Evapotranspiration)—Sets the daily ET total. Monthly and
yearly ET totals are updated.
• Monthly ET—Sets the current month’s ET. Does not affect yearly total.
• Yea r l y E T—Sets the current year’s total ET.
To set a weather variable’s value:
1. Select the variable you wish to change.
2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold SET. The variable blinks.
3. Keep holding SET until all digits are lit and only one digit is blinking.
4. Press the right or left arrows to select digits in the value.
5. Press the up and down arrows to add to or subtract from the selected digit.
6. When you are finished, press DONE to exit.
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Clearing Weather Variables
The following weather variables can be cleared:
• Barometer—Clears any pressure offset used to calibrate the station, and
the elevation entry.
• Wind—Clears the wind direction calibration.
• Daily rain—Clearing the daily rain value is reflected in the daily rain total,
the last 15 minutes of rain, the last three hours of rain sent to the forecast
algorithm, the umbrella icon, and the monthly and yearly rain totals. Clear
the daily rain total if the station accidentally recorded rain when the ISS was
installed.
• Monthly rain—Clears the monthly rain total. Does not affect the yearly
rain total.
• Yea r l y r ai n —Clears the yearly rain total.
• Daily ET—Clears daily ET and subtracts the old daily ET total from the
monthly and yearly ET totals.
• Monthly ET—Clears the current monthly ET total. Does not affect the
yearly ET total.
• Yea r l y E T—Clears the current yearly ET total.
To clear a single weather variable:
1. Select the weather variable.
See “Selecting Weather Variables” on page 18.
2. Press and release 2ND, then press and hold CLEAR.
The variable you’ve chosen blinks. Keep holding the key until the value
changes to zero or, in the case of the barometer, the raw barometer value.
Clearing the barometer value also clears the elevation setting.
Clear All Command
This command clears all stored high and low weather data including monthly
and yearly highs and lows and clears alarm settings all at once.
1. Press WIND on the console.
2. Press 2ND then press and hold CLEAR for at least six seconds.
3. Release CLEAR when “CLEARING NOW” displays at the bottom of the
console’s screen.
Highs and Lows Mode
The Vantage Pro2 records highs and lows for many weather conditions over
three different periods: days, months, and years. Except for Yearly Rainfall, all
high and low registers are cleared automatically at the end of each period.
For example, daily highs are cleared at midnight, monthly highs are cleared at
month–end midnight, yearly highs are cleared at year–end midnight. You may
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enter the month that you would like the Yearly Rainfall accumulation to clear.
The Yearly Rainfall clears on the first day of the month you chosen. The
Yearly High Rain rate clears using the same setting.
The following table lists the high and low modes for all the weather variables:
Weather Data Highs and Lows
Viewing Highs and Lows
1. Press HI/LOW to enter the Highs and Lows mode.
The DAY and HIGHS icons light up and the station displays the highs for
all visible fields.
2. Press the up and down arrows to scroll between Day Highs, Day Lows,
Month Highs, Month Lows, Year Highs and Year Lows.
The HIGH or LOW icon, as well the DAY, MONTH or YEAR icon lights to
display which High/Low screen you’ve selected.
3. Press the left and right arrows to scroll back and forth through the last 24
values.
Pressing the left arrow displays the previous day’s highs. Each time you
press the left arrow, the date moves back another day. The 24 dots in the
Weather Variable High Low
Day,
Time &
Date
Month Year Additional Information
Outside Temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Inside Temperature Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Outside Humidity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Inside Humidity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Barometer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Heat Index Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Temp/Hum/Wind/Sun
(THSW) Index
Yes Yes Yes Yes* requires solar radiation sensor
Wind Chill Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Wind Speed Yes Yes Yes Yes Includes direction
Rainfall Rate Yes Yes Yes Yes
Daily Rain Total Total Total
UV Index Yes Yes Yes** Yes* requires UV sensor
Solar Radiation Yes Yes Yes** Yes* requires solar radiation sensor
Dew Point Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*
Evapotranspiration Total Total Total requires solar radiation sensor
Soil Moisture Yes Yes Yes Yes** Yes* requires soil moisture sensor
Leaf Wetness Yes Yes Yes No Yes* requires leaf wetness sensor
* Only stores the yearly high for the current year.
** Only stores monthly high for the current month.
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graph field also represent each of the last 24 days, months, or years; the
right-most dot is the present. As you move backward and forward the flashing dot changes to show what value you’re looking at.
4. Use the console keys to select a different weather variable.
The console’s time displays time of the selected variable’s high or low.
5. Press DONE to exit the Highs and Lows mode. The console screen switches
to the Current Weather mode.
Alarm Mode
The Vantage Pro2 features more than 30 alarms that can be programmed to
sound whenever a reading exceeds or drops below a set value. With the
exception of barometric pressure and time, all alarms sound when a reading
reaches the alarm threshold. For example, if the high outside temperature
alarm is set at 65º F, the alarm sounds when the temperature rises to 65.0º F.
When an alarm condition exists, the audible alarm sounds, the alarm icon
blinks repeatedly, and an alarm description appears in the ticker at the bottom
of the screen. The alarm sounds for a maximum of two minutes if the console
is battery-powered, but the icon continues to blink and the message stays in
the ticker until you clear the alarm or the condition clears. If you’re using the
AC adapter, the alarm will continue sounding as long as the condition exists.
The alarm will sound again for each new alarm. If more than one alarm is
active, the description for each active alarm cycles onto the screen every four
seconds. A “+” symbol appears at the end of the alarm text if more than one
alarm is tripped.
Low alarms work the same way. For example, if the wind chill threshold is set
for 30ºF, the alarm condition begins when the wind chill drops to 30º and will
continue until the wind chill rises above 30º.
Four Special Alarms
ET (Evapotranspiration)
ET is updated only once an hour, on the hour. If during a given hour the ET
Value exceeds the alarm threshold, the ET alarm sounds at the end of that hour.
This is true for daily, monthly, and yearly ET alarms. You must have the
optional Solar Radiation Sensor to use this alarm. See “Evapotranspiration
(ET)” on page 46. for a description of this variable.
Barometric Pressure
The Vantage Pro2 allows you to set two barometric pressure alarms: a “rise”
alarm and a “fall” alarm. You may select any rate of change per three hours
between 0.00 and 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) Hg, (8.5 mb, hPa); the alarm will
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sound if the rate of change (in either direction) exceeds the threshold you set.
This alarm is updated every 15 minutes.
Time
The time alarm is a standard “alarm clock” alarm. It sounds for one minute at
the set time. Make sure you choose AM or PM, if you’re in 12-hour mode.
UV Dose
The UV dose alarm sounds when the accumulated UV dose has exceeded the
dose you set. The UV dose alarm does not arm unless the initial UV dose for
the day has been reset. Once the UV dose alarm value is set, clear the accumulated UV dose. See “Clearing Weather Variables” on page 27.
Setting Alarms
1. Press ALARM to enter the Alarm Mode to view or set the high alarm
thresholds. The screen displays the current high alarm thresholds. The
ALARM and HIGHS icons also appear.
2. Press the right and left arrows to select one of the variables displayed on the
screen or use the console keys to select any weather variable. Also, press
HI/LOW to display the toggle between the high and low alarm threshold
settings.
3. Press 2ND then press ALARM to activate the currently selected weather
variable.
4. Press the right and left arrows to select digits in the threshold value.
5. Press the up and down arrows to change the digit’s value up and down.
6. Press DONE to finish changing the alarm setting.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to change additional alarm settings.
8. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.
Setting the Time Alarm
1. Press ALARM to enter alarm mode.
The ALARM and HIGHS icons appear.
2. Press 2ND, then press TIME, then press 2ND again, and then press
ALARM.
The time field begins blinking.
3. Press the left and right arrows to select hours, minutes, or AM/PM.
4. Press up and down arrows to change the digit’s value up and down.
5. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.
Clearing Alarm Settings
1. Press ALARM to enter alarm mode.
The ALARM and HIGHS icons appear.
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2. Select the alarm setting you wish to clear.
3. Press 2ND, then press and hold CLEAR until the setting changes to all
dashes.
You have cleared the alarm setting.
4. Press DONE to exit Alarm Mode.
Silencing Alarms
1. Press DONE to silence an alarm when it sounds.
Vantage Pro2 Station Alarms
Graph Mode
The Vantage Pro2 console includes a powerful Graph Mode that allows you to
view over 100 graphs of different kinds right on the screen, all without connecting to a personal computer.
Variable Alarms
Barometric Pressure Trend
Storm Warning - uses trend value rising rate
Storm Clearing - uses trend value falling rate
Evapotranspiration ET Alarm - uses total ET for the day
Humidity, Inside High and Low
Humidity, Outside High and Low
Dew Point High and Low
Leaf Wetness High and Low
Rain
Flash Flood Alarm - uses current 15 minute rainfall total
24 Hour Rain Alarm - uses current 24 hour rainfall total
Storm Storm Alarm - uses current storm rainfall total
Rain Rate High
Soil Moisture High and Low
Solar Radiation High
Inside Temperature High and Low
Outside Temperature High and Low
Extra Temperature High and Low
Heat Index Temperature High
THSW Index Temperature High
Wind Chill Temperature Low
UV Radiation Index High
UV Radiation MED High - uses the current total if variable has been reset
Wind Speed High
Time & Date Yes - the alarm sounds for 1 minute.
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Viewing Graphs
Although the graphs available may vary for each weather variable, you display
the graphs in the same way.
1. Select a variable to graph.
Only the date, graph, graph
icon, and selected variable are
visible. The rest of the screen
is blank.
2. Press GRAPH to enter Graph
Mode.
Values for the each of the last
24 hours are displayed in the graph, each hour represented by a dot. The dot
at right end of the graph is the value for the current hour. You’ll notice that
the dot is blinking.
3. Press the left arrow and the second dot from the right starts to blink.
The screen displays the new dot’s value. The time display shows what hour
of the last 24 is being viewed.
4. Press the left and right arrows to view the variable’s values for each of the
last 24 hours. The console also displays the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in the last 24 hours.
5. Press the up and down arrows to shift the graph’s time span.
If you press the down arrow,
the graph shifts from the last
24 hours to the last 24 days.
Now each dot represents the
high recorded on the day
shown in the date field. To see
the lows recorded in the last 24
days, press HI/LOW. Press the
left and right arrows to move
between days.
By pressing the down arrow again, the graph shifts to show the highs of the
last 24 months. As before, use the right and left arrows to move between
months. Press HI/LOW to shift between the highs and lows.
By pressing the down arrow again, the graph shifts one more time to show the
highs of the last 24 years. Press HI/LOW to shift between highs and lows.
The console beeps when you’ve reached the first or last possible value or time
span for the graph. Since the console only graphs data collected by the station,
the graphs can only show data collected since the station was first installed.
GRAPH
Vertical Scale: 2
TEMP OUT
F
am
Last 24 hrshrEvery 1
GRAPH
Vertical Scale: 5
TEMP OUT
F
Last 24 days
day
Every 1
HIGHS
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View graphs of all other variables the same way.
1. Select the variable you want to view.
2. Press GRAPH.
3. Use the left and right arrows to select different variables.
4. Press the up arrow to shorten the time range.
5. Press the down arrow to lengthen the time range.
6. Press HI/LOW to shift between highs and lows.
7. Press DONE to exit.
Vantage Pro2 Console Graphs
Weather Variable Available Graphs*
Current
1 Min
10 Min
15 Min
Hourly
Daily
Monthly
Yearly
Barometric Pressure C C C H, L H, L
Evapotranspiration (ET)** T TTTT
Humidity, Inside C C H, L H, L
Humidity, Outside C C H, L H, L
Dew Point C C H, L H, L
Leaf Wetness*** C C H, L
Rain T TTTTT
Storm****
Rain Rate HH HHHH
Soil Moisture C C H, L
Solar Radiation** A A H
Inside Temperature C C H, L H, L
Outside Temperature C C H, L H, L H, L
Heat Index Temperature C C H H
Temp/Hum/Sun/Wind (THSW) Index** C C H H
Wind Chill Temperature L L L L
UV Radiation Index***** A A H C
UV Radiation MED (Minimal Erythermal
Dose)*****
TTT
Wind Speed A A A, H H H H
Direction of High Wind Speed Y Y Y Y
Dominant Wind Direction A A A A
* A = Average, H = Highs, L = Lows, T =Totals, Y = Yes, C = Current reading at the end of each period
** Requires solar radiation sensor, *****Requires UV sensor
*** Requires Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture Temperature station
**** Graphs the last 24 storm events and doesn’t follow the same graph conventions as other variables.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide
While your Vantage Pro2 weather station is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation, occasional problems may arise. If you are having a problem with your station, please consult this troubleshooting guide before calling
Davis technical support. You may be able to quickly solve the problem yourself. Please see “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 53.
Note: Refer to the ISS Installation Manual for additional troubleshooting information.
TABLE 4-1: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Solution
Display
Display is blank
Unit is not receiving power. Check the power adapter connections
and/or replace batteries.
Display shows dashes in
place of weather data
• ISS not plugged in (cabled station). See ISS manual.
• Sensors not transmitting (wireless station). See ISS (or other
transmitter) manual.
• Console not receiving (wireless station) - See “Troubleshooting
Reception Problems” on page 35.
• A reading has exceeded the limits indicated in the
specifications table.
• Calibration numbers may be causing readings to exceed display limits. Check calibration number and adjust if necessary.
Console is sluggish or does
not work at low temperatures
The console and display may not work below 32º F (0º C). Use an
External Temperature sensor in low-temperature locations or install
the console indoors.
Display “locks up”
Reset the console by removing AC and battery power then restoring
power. If this occurs frequently in an AC-powered console, plug the
AC power-adapter into a surge suppressor.
Humidity
Inside humidity seems too
high or too low
Make sure the console is not near a humidifier or de-humidifier.
Check calibration number and adjust if necessary. If inside humidity
is low, and inside temperature is too high, see “inside temp” below.
Also make sure the console backlight is not on.
Wind Speed
Wind speed reading seems
too high or too low.
For low readings, remove wind cups and check for friction sources.
Check the anemometer location. Is it sheltered from the wind? See
ISS manual for additional wind speed troubleshooting information.
Wind speed reads 0 either all
the time or intermittently
The problem may be with the anemometer. Test anemometer by
spinning wind cups. Check fields one-b and two-b on diagnostic
screen and call technical support.
Dew
Dew Point reading seems
too high or too low
Check calibration numbers for temperature. Dew point depends on
temperature and outside humidity. Make sure they’re working.
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Troubleshooting Reception Problems
While we have tested the Wireless Vantage Pro2 radio extensively, each site
and each installation presents its own issues and challenges. Obstructions,
particularly metallic ones, often cut down your station’s reception distance. Be
sure to test reception between the console and ISS, in the locations you intend
to install them, before permanently mounting your ISS or other transmitter(s).
Temperature
Outside temperature sensor
reading seems too high
Check calibration number and adjust if necessary. ISS or temp
sensor may need to be relocated. See ISS or other transmitter
manual.
Inside temperature sensor
reading seems too high
Move the console out of direct sunlight. Make sure that the console
or sensor is not in contact with an exterior wall that heats up in
sunlight or when outside temperature rises. Make sure the console
or sensor is not near a heater or other internal heat source (lamps,
appliances, etc.). Also make sure the console backlight is not on.
Check calibration number and adjust if necessary.
Outside temperature seems
too low
Check calibration number and adjust if necessary. Sprinklers may
be hitting the ISS radiation shield. Relocate. See ISS manual.
Inside temperature sensor
reading seems too low
Make sure the console or other temperature sensor is not in contact
with an exterior wall that cools down when outside temperature
drops. Make sure the console or other temperature sensor is not
near an air conditioning vent. Check calibration number and adjust
if necessary.
Wind Direction
Wind direction reading is
dashed out
• Wireless model - check reception. See Reception Problems
below.
• Cabled model - cable may be faulty.
If these steps do not reveal the problem, the anemometer may be
faulty. Call technical support for return authorization.
Wind direction always says
north
Usually an ISS problem, especially if outside temperature is dashed
out as well. See the ISS manual for troubleshooting information
Chill
Wind chill reading seems too
high or too low
Check calibration numbers for temperature. Wind chill depends on
temperature and wind speed. Make sure they’re working.
Heat
Heat Index reading seems
too high or too low
Check calibration numbers for temperature. The heat index
depends on temperature and outside humidity. Make sure the
sensors are working.
Rain
No rain readings
Make sure cable-tie is removed from rain collector. See the ISS
manual.
UV\Solar
Readings are too high Can be caused by high thin cirrus clouds.
Time
Incorrect times for sunrise
and sunset
Check your latitude, longitude, time zone, and daylight savings time
settings. Sunrise and sunset times are calculated from the console
using all of these settings.
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Problem Solution
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The console’s reception status displays at the lower right corner of the screen.
• An “X” flashes for every data packet received by the console.
• An “R” displays when the console is trying to re-establish a lost connection.
The console tries for 10 minutes to re-establish a connection before going
into L Mode.When no data packets have been received for 10 minutes, the
console dashes-out any missing sensor readings.
• An “L” displays when the signal is lost. The console stays in this mode for
15 minutes until returned to “R” mode. Enter and exit Setup Mode to force
the console into “R” mode, making the console manually exit “L” mode.
Check Console Reception
Enter Setup mode by pressing and holding DONE, then pressing the down
arrow at the same time. Wait a few minutes while the console lists all the
stations transmitting within range (See “Screen 1: Active Transmitters” on
page 10 for more information). If the console does not detect your transmitter,
check the following:
• Adjust the console and ISS antennas so that they are in line of sight with
each other.
• Reduce the distance between the ISS and the console.
• If the console is directly beneath the ISS, the antennas should be horizontal.
• Try distancing your console from your ISS, at least 10 feet apart.
Refer to the ISS Installation Manual or other station manual for instructions
on how to check the station for potential transmission problems.
Console Diagnostic Mode
In addition to logging weather data, the console continuously monitors the station’s radio reception. You may find this information very helpful, especially
when you are choosing locations for your console and ISS.
The Console Diagnostics Mode consists of two screens, the Statistical
Diagnostic Screen and the Reception Diagnostic Screen. The Statistical
Diagnostic screen applies for both cabled and wireless weather stations. The
Reception Diagnostic screen applies only to wireless weather stations and is
not accessible to a cabled weather station.
Note: Radio transmission data used by the diagnostic screens clears each day at midnight.
Diagnostic Screen Commands
• Press and hold TEMP, then press HUM to display the Statistical Diagnostic
screen.
• Press DONE to exit the diagnostic screen.
• Press the right arrow to display signal statistics for the next installed
transmitter ID.
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• Press 2ND and then press CHILL to toggle between the Statistical and
Reception Diagnostic screens.
• A degree (
°) sign displays in right corner of value 1 of the Reception Diag-
nostic screen (screen 2) to differentiate which screen is currently displayed.
Screen 1: Statistical Diagnostic Screen
The Statistical Diagnostic displays information about how data is being
received from the weather station to the console. The information that is
displayed in this screen includes:
Screen 1: Statistical Diagnostics Screen
Note: All values with a * mark the value as being for Davis Instruments Internal use. All values with a ‡
mark values that are the same on both the Statistical and Reception Diagnostic screens.
1. Time of day or number of times the anemometer reed switch was seen
closed
*
. The reed switch closes once each revolution of the anemometer
wind cups. Press WIND to toggle between these two values.
2. Date or the number of times the anemometer reed switch was seen open
*
.
Press WIND to toggle between these two values.
Note: The time and date displays can be toggled in both statistical and reception diagnostic screens.
3. Number of packets containing CRC errors received. The system runs a
CRC check on data packets. Any data packets that don’t pass this check
are considered to contain errors and are discarded. These are considered
bad packets.
Vertical Scale: 1 0
STATION NO. 5
am
Last 24 days
day
Every 1
Alternate View of Value 13
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4. The total number of bad data packets including missed packets and CRC
errors. Missed packets are described as when a data packet is expected,
but is not recognized as a data packet by the console.
5. Percentage of good packets received.
6. Total number of good packets received.
7. Number of times the console resynchronized with the transmitter. The
console will attempt to resynchronize with the station after 20 consecutive
bad packets.
8. Maximum number of bad packets in a row without resynchronization.
9. Current streak of consecutive bad packets. The counter increments when
the console is synchronized but the packet is bad. This value is reset to
zero when a good packet is received.
10. Longest streak of consecutive good packets received.
11. Current streak of consecutive good packets received.
12. Graph of the daily percentage of good data packets received over the last
24 days.
13. Background noise level. This refers to the undesirable signal level the
console hears while it is in the process of acquiring a signal from a station.
The range displayed is from 5 to 60. When the noise level is high, try to
move the console closer to the station to get a stronger signal. Small
background noise level does not always guarantee good reception. The
signal strength between the station and the console needs to be stronger
than the background noise level in order for the console to receive clearly.
If there are reception problems while a small background noise level is
still being displayed, make sure the console is within reasonable range of
the station.
If the console currently has acquired all the station signals it is set to
receive, the background noise level displayed is the last noise level
measurement taken before acquisition finished.
Note: Receiver Gain Status is an alternate view that is displayed for consoles with firmware versions of
May 2005, or Version 1.6 or earlier. For consoles in which background noise level displays, the
receiver gain is automatically adjusted to obtain the best sensitivity and does not need to be controlled manually.
Alternate View: Receiver Gain Status. Some versions of the console
display receiver gain status and not background noise level. The Receiver
Gain setting provides control over the receiver sensitivity. Press HI/LOW
to toggle Gain on and off. If you’re having trouble with reception, try
changing the Gain. Note that Gain can adversely affect performance
depending upon conditions. If you are having reception problems, you
should try both settings. Gain should generally not be turned on when
signal strength is above 30. See Value 4 on page 40 for more information
on signal strength.
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14. Current console battery voltage. Ignore this value if using the AC Adapter
only to power the console.
15. Repeater ID currently communicating with the console. If a repeater or
group of repeaters is used to relay station information to the console, the
Repeater ID displayed is the repeater that the console is set to receive. If
the console is not listening to repeaters, this section remains blank. Please
see Application Note 25 available on the Davis Instruments Support web
page for more information on using repeaters.
Note: The Repeater ID does not display in the ticker banner in firmware versions earlier than May 2005,
or Version 1.6. If you want your console to support repeater communication, upgrade your console to the most recent console firmware version.
16. The console’s reception status. See “Troubleshooting Reception Prob-
lems” on page 35 for information on the status types.
Screen 2: Reception Diagnostic Screen
The Reception Diagnostic screen displays information pertinent to the console’s wireless reception. To view this screen from the Statistical Diagnostic
screen, press 2ND and then press CHILL. The degree sign displaying in the
upper left corner next to value 1 verifies that the Reception Diagnostic screen
is currently displayed.
The information that is displayed in this screen includes:
Screen 2: Reception Diagnostics Screen
1. 8-bit timer value of next reception.
*
2. Radio frequency error of the last packet received successfully. In normal
operation, this value is +1, -1, or 0. This value affects the value of #5 on
the next page.
3. Percentage of good data packets.
‡
Vertical Scale: 1 0
STATION NO. 5
am
Last 24
days
day
Every 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
°
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4. Signal strength of the last packet received. The values displayed in this
field should generally be between 20 and 60. If a packet is not received
successfully, the signal strength field is dashed out (--).
5. Current frequency correction factor. Shows the Automatic Frequency
Control setting.
6. Frequency index of the next packet to be received.
*
7. Current number of consecutive bad packets.
‡
8. The number of times that the Phase Lock Loop did not lock.
*
9. Current streak of consecutive good packets received.
‡
Console Firmware Versions
In some cases, the problem may be that your console firmware doesn’t support
what you are trying to do. Use this command to determine the firmware revision level in your console. You can find more information on Vantage Pro2
console firmware versions and changes in the Weather Software Support section of our website. - for information.
Press and hold DONE then press the up arrow at the same time to display the
console firmware version in the ticker at the bottom of the screen.
Console Maintenance
Changing Batteries
Use this procedure to change console batteries without losing any stored
weather data or console configuration settings.
1. Plug in the AC adapter or, if the AC adapter is not present, enter Setup
Mode by pressing DONE and then the down arrow.
Entering Setup Mode makes sure the station isn’t writing any data to
memory when power is removed.
2. Remove the battery cover located on the back of the console by pressing
down on the two latches at the top of the cover.
3. Place the console face down on a flat, firm surface.
4. Insert a fingertip between the two exposed batteries then press the middle
battery down toward the notch (toward the “hidden” battery). This will
relieve tension on the first battery and allow you to remove it.
5. Remove the old batteries and install the new batteries.
6. Replace the battery cover and remove the AC power adapter, if used.
One Year Limited Warranty
For details on our warranty policy, please refer to the Maintenance, Service,
and Repair Information brochure included with your station.
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Appendix A
Weather Data
Refer to this appendix to learn more about the weather variables that are measured, displayed, and logged by your Vantage Pro2 Station. Some weather
variables require optional sensors. See “Optional Sensors” starting on page 2.
Wind
The anemometer measures wind speed and direction, and is part of the Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). The console calculates a 10-minute average wind
speed and 10-minute dominant wind direction. The 10-minute average wind
speed is displayed in the console ticker whenever wind has been selected on
the console. The last six 10-minute dominant wind directions are included in
the compass rose wind display.
Temperature
The ISS houses the outside temperature sensor in a vented and shielded
enclosure that minimizes the solar radiation induced temperature error. The
console houses the inside temperature sensor. Additional temperature sensors
are available for wireless stations and can measure up to eight locations.
Apparent Temperatures
Vantage Pro2 calculates three apparent temperature readings: Wind Chill,
Heat Index, and the Temperature/Humidity/Sun/Wind (THSW) Index. Apparent temperatures use additional weather data to calculate what a human body
perceives the temperature to be in those conditions.
Wind chill
Wind chill takes into account how the speed of the wind affects our perception
of the air temperature. Our bodies warm the surrounding air molecules by
transferring heat from the skin. If there’s no air movement, this insulating
layer of warm air molecules stays next to the body and offers some protection
from cooler air molecules. However, wind sweeps that warm air surrounding
the body away. The faster the wind blows, the faster heat is carried away and
the colder you feel. Wind has a warming effect at higher temperatures.
Note: The Wind chill is not calculated above 92° F (33° C) for consoles with firmware ver-
sion May 2005 (or version 1.6) or later, or above 78° F (26° C) for earlier firmware
versions.
Heat Index
The Heat Index uses temperature and the relative humidity to determine how
hot the air actually “feels.” When humidity is low, the apparent temperature
will be lower than the air temperature, since perspiration evaporates rapidly to
cool the body. However, when humidity is high (i.e., the air is more saturated
with water vapor) the apparent temperature “feels” higher than the actual air
temperature, because perspiration evaporates more slowly.
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Note: In console firmware versions May 2005 (or version 1.6) or later, Heat Index is equal
to the air temperature at or below 0° F (-18° C). For console firmware versions earlier
than May 2005 (or version 1.6), Heat Index is equal to the air temperature at or below
57° F (14° C), because the heat index is less significant at lower temperatures. Heat
Index values about 135° F (57° C) are approximate.
Temperature/Humidity/Sun/Wind (THSW) Index
The THSW Index uses humidity and temperature like for the Head Index, but
also includes the heating effects of sunshine and the cooling effects of wind
(like wind chill) to calculate an apparent temperature of what it “feels” like out
in the sun. The THSW Index requires a solar radiation sensor.
Humidity
Humidity itself simply refers to the amount of water vapor in the air. However,
the total amount of water vapor that the air can contain varies with air temperature and pressure. Relative humidity takes into account these factors and
offers a humidity reading which reflects the amount of water vapor in the air
as a percentage of the amount the air is capable of holding. Relative humidity,
therefore, is not actually a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air, but
a ratio of the air’s water vapor content to its capacity. When we use the term
humidity in the manual and on the screen, we mean relative humidity.
It is important to realize that relative humidity changes with temperature, pressure, and water vapor content. A parcel of air with a capacity for 10 g of water
vapor which contains 4 g of water vapor, the relative humidity would be 40%.
Adding 2 g more water vapor (for a total of 6 g) would change the humidity to
60%. If that same parcel of air is then warmed so that it has a capacity for 20 g
of water vapor, the relative humidity drops to 30% even though water vapor
content does not change.
Relative humidity is an important factor in determining the amount of evaporation from plants and wet surfaces since warm air with low humidity has a
large capacity to absorb extra water vapor.
Dew Point
Dew point is the temperature to which air must be cooled for saturation (100%
relative humidity) to occur, providing there is no change in water vapor content. The dew point is an important measurement used to predict the formation
of dew, frost, and fog. If dew point and temperature are close together in the
late afternoon when the air begins to turn colder, fog is likely during the night.
Dew point is also a good indicator of the air’s actual water vapor content,
unlike relative humidity, which takes the air’s temperature into account. High
dew point indicates high water vapor content; low dew point indicates low
water vapor content. In addition a high dew point indicates a better chance of
rain, severe thunderstorms, and tornados.
You can also use dew point to predict the minimum overnight temperature.
Provided no new fronts are expected overnight and the afternoon relative
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humidity is greater than or equal to 50%, the afternoon’s dew point gives you
an idea of what minimum temperature to expect overnight, since the air can
never get colder than the dew point.
Rain
Vantage Pro2 incorporates a tipping-bucket rain collector in the ISS that measures 0.01'' for each tip of the bucket. A metric adapter can be installed to measure 0.2 mm for each tip of the bucket.Your station logs rain data in the same
units it is measured in and converts the logged totals into the selected display
units (inches or millimeters) at the time it is displayed. Converting at display
time reduces possible compounded rounding errors over time.
Four separate variables track rain totals: “rain storm,” “daily rain,” “monthly
rain,” and “yearly rain.” Rain rate calculations are based on the interval of
time between each bucket tip, which is each 0.01'' rainfall increment or .2 mm.
Barometric Pressure
The weight of the air that makes up our atmosphere exerts a pressure on the
surface of the earth. This pressure is known as atmospheric pressure. Generally, the more air above an area, the higher the atmospheric pressure, this
means that atmospheric pressure changes with altitude. For example, atmospheric pressure is greater at sea level than on a mountaintop. To compensate
for this difference and facilitate comparison between locations with different
altitudes, atmospheric pressure is generally adjusted to the equivalent sea level
pressure. This adjusted pressure is known as barometric pressure. In reality,
the Vantage Pro2 measures atmospheric pressure. When you enter your location’s altitude in Setup Mode, the Vantage Pro2 stores the necessary offset
value to consistently translate atmospheric pressure into barometric pressure.
Barometric pressure also changes with local weather conditions, making barometric pressure an extremely important and useful weather forecasting tool.
High pressure zones are generally associated with fair weather while low pressure zones are generally associated with poor weather. For forecasting purposes, however, the absolute barometric pressure value is generally less
important than the change in barometric pressure. In general, rising pressure
indicates improving weather conditions while falling pressure indicates deteriorating weather conditions.
Solar Radiation
What we call “current solar radiation” is technically known as Global Solar
Radiation, a measure of the intensity of the sun’s radiation reaching a horizontal surface. This irradiance includes both the direct component from the sun
and the reflected component from the rest of the sky. The solar radiation reading gives a measure of the amount of solar radiation hitting the solar radiation
sensor at any given time, expressed in Watts/sq. meter (W/m
2
). Solar radiation
requires the solar radiation sensor.
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UV (Ultra Violet) Radiation
Energy from the sun reaches the earth as visible, infrared, and ultraviolet (UV)
rays. Exposure to UV rays can cause numerous health problems, such as sunburn, skin cancer, skin aging, cataracts, and can suppress the immune system.
The Vantage Pro2 helps analyze the changing levels of UV radiation and can
advise of situations where exposure is particularly unacceptable. UV radiation
requires the UV radiation sensor. The Vantage Pro2 displays UV readings in
two scales: MEDs and UV Index.
Note: Your station’s UV readings do not take into account UV reflected off snow, sand, or
water, which can significantly increase your exposure. Nor do your UV readings take
into account the dangers of prolonged UV exposure. The readings do not suggest
that any amount of exposure is safe or healthful. Do not use the Vantage Pro2 to
determine the amount of UV radiation to which you expose yourself. Scientific evidence suggests that UV exposure should be avoided and that even low UV doses
can be harmful.
UV MEDs
MED (Minimum Erythemal Dose) is defined as the amount of sunlight exposure necessary to induce a barely perceptible redness of the skin within 24
hours after sun exposure. In other words, exposure to 1 MED will result in a
reddening of the skin. Because different skin types burn at different rates, 1
MED for persons with very dark skin is different from 1 MED for persons
with very light skin.
Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Environment Canada have developed skin type categories correlating characteristics of skin
with rates of sunburn.
TABLE A-1: EPA SKIN PHOTOTYPES
Skin Phototype Skin color Tanning & Sunburn history
1 - Never tans,
always burns
Pale or milky white; ala-
baster
Develops red sunburn; painful swelling, skin
peels
2 - Sometimes tans,
usually burns
Very light brown; some-
times freckles
Usually burns, pinkish or red coloring appears;
can gradually develop light brown tan
3 - Usually tans,
sometimes burns
Light tan; brown, or olive;
distinctly pigmented
Rarely burns; shows moderately rapid tanning
response
4 - Always tans;
rarely burns
Brown, dark brown, or
black
Rarely burns; shows very rapid tanning re-
sponse
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UV Index
Vantage Pro2 can also display UV Index, an intensity measurement first
defined by Environment Canada and since been adopted by the World Meteorological Organization. UV Index assigns a number between 0 and 16 to the
current UV intensity. The US EPA categorizes the Index values as shown in
table A-3. The lower the number, the lower the danger of sunburn. The Index
value published by the U.S. National Weather Service is a forecast of the next
day’s noontime UV intensity. The index values displayed by the Vantage Pro2
are real-time measurements.
Table A-2: ENVIRONMENT CANADA SKIN TYPES AND REACTION TO THE SUN
a
Skin Type Skin Color History of Tanning & Sunburning
I White Always burns easily, never tans
II White Always burns easily, tans minimally
III Light Brown Burns moderately, tans gradually
IV Moderate Brown Burns minimally, tans well
V Dark Brown Burns rarely, tans profusely
VI Black Never burns, deep pigmentation
a. Developed by T. B. Fitzpatrick of the Harvard Medical School. More about the
Fitzpatrick Skin Types is available in: Fitzpatrick TB. Editorial: the validity and
practicality of sun-reactive skin types I through VI. Arch Dermatol 1988;
124:869-871
UV Dose that
Causes Sunburn
All Burn
Some burn
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
1
2
3
4
Skin Type (Environment Canada)
Skin Phototype (EPA)
UV Dose (MEDs)
12345
6
20 40 60 80 100 120
mJ/cm
2
UV Dose and Sunburn - Use this plot to estimate the MED dose leading to sunburn. A person with
Type II (Environment Canada) skin type might choose 0.75 MED as the maximum for the day; in
contrast, a person with Type V (Environment Canada) Skin Type might consider 2.5 MEDs a reasonable dose for the day. NOTE: the Vantage Pro2 assumes a Fitzpatrick (Environment Canada) Skin
Type of II.
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Evapotranspiration (ET)
Evapotranspiration (ET) is a measurement of the amount of water vapor
returned to the air in a given area. It combines the amount of water vapor
returned through evaporation (from wet surfaces) with the amount of water
vapor returned through transpiration (exhaling of moisture through plant stomata) to arrive at a total. Effectively, ET is the opposite of rainfall, and it is
expressed in the same units of measure (inches, millimeters).
The Vantage Pro2 uses air temperature, relative humidity, average wind speed,
and solar radiation data to estimate ET, which is calculated once an hour on the
hour. ET requires the optional solar radiation sensor.
Leaf Wetness
Leaf wetness (see “Optional Sensors” on page 2) provides an indication of
whether the surface of foliage in the area is wet or dry by indicating how wet
the surface of the sensor is. The leaf wetness reading ranges from 0 (dry) to 15.
Leaf wetness requires an optional Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station
and is only available for Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations.
Soil Moisture
Soil Moisture, as the name suggests, is a measure of the moisture content of
the soil. Soil moisture is measured on a scale of 0 to 200 centibars, and can
help choose times to water crops. The soil moisture sensor measures the vacuum created in the soil by the lack of moisture. A high soil moisture reading
indicates dryer soil; a lower soil moisture reading means wetter soil. Soil
Moisture requires an optional Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station or
Soil Moisture Station and is only available for Wireless Vantage Pro2 Stations.
Time
A built-in clock and calendar track the time and date. The console automatically adjusts for daylight savings time in most of North America, Europe and
Australia (and allows manual adjustment elsewhere) and for leap years.
TABLE A-3: UV INDEX
Index Values Exposure Category
0 - 2
Low
3 - 4 Moderate
5 - 6 High
7 - 9 Very High
10+ Extreme
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Appendix B
Specifications
See complete specifications for your Vantage Pro2 Station at our website:
www.davisnet.com.
Console Specifications
Console Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . +14° to +140°F (-10° to +60°C)
Display Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C)
Non-operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . -5° to +158°F (-20° to +70°C)
Console Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless: 0.9 mA average, 30 mA
peak, (add 80 mA for display lamps,
add 0.125 mA for each transmitter
station received by console) at 4 to 6
VDC
Cabled: 10 mA (average), 15 mA
(peak) (+80 mA for illuminated dis-
play) at 4 to 6 VDC
Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VDC, 200 mA
Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 C-cells
Battery Life (no AC power) . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless: up to 9 months; (Cabled: 1
month (approximately)
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular RJ-11
Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant ABS plastic
Console Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD Transflective
Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEDs
Dimensions:
Console (with antenna). . . . . . . . . . . . 10.375" x 6.125" x 1.5" (264 mm x
156 mm x 38 mm)
Console (no antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.625" x 6.125" x 1.5" (244 mm x
156 mm x 38 mm)
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.94" x 3.375" (151 mm x 86 mm)
Weight (with batteries) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88 lbs. (.85 kg)
Wireless Communication Specifications
Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . US Models: 902 - 928 MHz
Overseas Models:868.0 -868.6 MHz
ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Output Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902 - 928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified
low power, less than 8 mW, no li-
cense required
868.0 -868.6 MHz: CE-certified, less
than 8 mW, no license required
Range
Line of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 1000 feet (120 m)
Through Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 to 400 feet (75 to 150 m)
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Console Data Display Specifications
Historical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Includes the past 24 values listed un-
less otherwise noted; all can be
cleared and all totals reset.
Daily Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Includes the earliest time of occur-
rence of highs and lows; period begins/ends at 12:00 am.
Monthly Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period begins/ends at 12:00 am on
the first of every month.
Yearly Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period begins/ends at 12:00 am on
January 1
st
unless otherwise noted.
Current Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Current data appears in the right
most column in the console graph
and represents the latest value within
the last period of the graph; totals
can be set or reset.
Graph Time Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 min., 10 min., 15 min., 1 hour, 1
day, 1 month, 1 year (user-selectable, availability depends upon variable selected).
Graph Time Span . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Intervals + Current Interval (see
Graph Intervals to determine time
span).
Graph Variable Span (Vertical Scale) . . . . Automatic (varies depending upon
data range); maximum and minimum
value in range appear in ticker.
Alarm Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alarms sound for 2 minutes (time
alarm is 2 minute) if operating on
battery power. Alarm message
displays in ticker as long as threshold
is met or exceeded. Alarms can be
silenced, but not cleared, by
pressing DONE.
Update Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies with sensor - see individual
sensor specs. Also varies with transmitter ID code - 1 = shortest,
8 = longest.
Forecast:
Variables Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barometric reading & trend, wind
speed & direction, rainfall, temperature, humidity, latitude & longitude,
time of year.
Update Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 hour
Display Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Icons on top center of display; de-
tailed message in ticker at bottom.
Variables Predicted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sky condition, precipitation, temper-
ature changes, wind direction and
speed changes.
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Weather Data Specifications
Note: These specifications include optional sensors that may not be installed in your Vantage Pro2
Station.
Weather Data Specifications
Variable Required Sensors Resolution Range
Nominal Accuracy
(+/-)
Barometric
Pressure
*
Included in Console
0.01'' Hg; 0.1 mm;
0.1 hPa; 0.1 mb
26'' to 32'' Hg; 660 to
810 mm; 880 to
1080 hPa; 880 to
1080 mb
**
0.03'' Hg; 0.8 mm
Hg; 1.0 hPa; 1.0 mb
Barometric Trend
(3 hour)
Change Rates
Rapidly: ≥.06'' H;
1.5 mm Hg; 2 hPa;
2mb
Slowly: ≥.02'' H;
0.5 mm Hg;
0.7hPa; 0.7mb
5 Arrow Positions:
Rising Rapidly
Rising Slowly
Steady
Falling Slowly
Falling Rapidly
Evapotranspiration
(ET)
ISS or Temp/Hum
Station & Solar
Radiation sensor
0.01''; 0.25 mm
Daily to 99.99”;
999.9 mm
Monthly & Yearly to
199.99”; 1999.9mm
greater of 5% or
0.01''; 0.25 mm
Inside Humidity Included in Console 1% 10 to 90% 5% RH
Outside Humidity
ISS or Temp/Hum
Station
1% 0 to 100%
3% RH; 4% above
90%
Extra Humidity
ISS or Temp/Hum
Station
1% 0 to 100%
3% RH; 4% above
90%
Dew Point (overall)
ISS or Temp/Hum
Station
1°F; 1°C
-105° to +130°F;
-76° to +54°C
3°F; 1.5°C
Leaf Wetness Leaf & Soil Station 1 0 to 15 0.5
Soil Moisture
Leaf & Soil Station
or Soil Moisture
Station
1 cb 0 to 200 cb
Daily & Storm
Rainfall
Rain Collector
0.01''; 0.25mm to 99.99''; 999.9 mm
greater of 4% or 1
tip,
Monthly & Yearly
Rainfall
0.01''; 0.25mm
(1mm at totals over
2000 mm)
to 199.99''; 19,999
mm
greater of 4% or 1 tip
Rain Rate 0.01”; 0.25 mm
to 100''/hr.; 1999.9
mm/hr.
greater of 5% or
0.04”/hr.; 1 mm/hr.
*
Barometric pressure readings are standardized to sea level. Elevation Range: -1500’ to +15,300’; -460 to
+ 4670 m. Note: The console screen limits display of lower elevation to -999’ when using feet as elevation unit.
**
This is the reduced value after standardizing to sea level.
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Solar Radiation Solar sensor 1 W/m
2
0 to 1800 W/m
2
5% of full scale
Inside
Temperature
Included in Console 0.1°F; 0.1°C
+32° to +140°F; 0 to
+60°C
1°F; 0.5°C
Outside
Temperature
***
ISS, Temp Station
or Temp Hum
Station
0.1°F; 0.1°C
-40° to +150°F;
-40° to +65°C
1°F; 0.5°C
Extra Temperature
ISS, Temp Station,
Temp Hum Station,
Leaf Soil Station or
Soil Station
1°F; 1°C
-40° to +150°F
-40° to +65°C
1°F (0.5°C)
Heat Index
ISS or Temp/Hum
Station
1°F; 1°C
-40° to +135°F;
-40° to +57° C
3°F (1.5°C)
Temp-Hum-SunWind index
(THSW)
ISS & Solar
Radiation
1°F; 1°C
-90° to +135°F;
-68° to +64° C
4°F (2°C)
Time
Included in Console
1 min 24 hours 8 sec/Mon.
Date 1 day month/day 8 sec/Mon.
UV Index
UV Radiation
0.1 Index 0 to 16 5% of full scale
UV Do
se
0.1 MED < 20,
1 MED > 20
0 to 199 MEDs 5%
Wind Direction
Anemometer
1° 0 to 360° 4°
Compass Rose 22.5° 16 compass pts 0.3 compass pt
Wind Speed (large
cups)
1 mph; 1 kt; 0.5 m/s;
1 km/h
2 to 150 mph;
2 to 130 kts
3 to 241 km/h,
1 to 68 m/s
greater of
2 mph/kts;
1 m/s; 3 km/h
or 5%
Wind Speed (small
cups)
1 mph; 1 kt; 0.5 m/s;
1 km/h
3 to 175 mph;
3 to 150 kts
1.5 to 79 m/s
5 to 282 km/h
greater of
3mph; 3 kts;
1 m/s; 5km/h
or 5%
Wind Chill ISS 1°F; 1°C
-110° to +130°F
-79° to +54°C
2°F;1°C
***
Outside temperature accuracy is based on the temperature sensor itself and not on the sensor and the passive
shielding together. The solar radiation induced error for standard ration shield: +4°F (2°C) at solar noon; for fan
aspirated radiation shield: +0.6°F (0.3°C) at solar noon (insolation = 1040 W/m
2
, avg. wind speed ≤ 2 mph
(1 m/s), reference: RM Young Model 43408 Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield).
Weather Data Specifications
Variable Required Sensors Resolution Range
Nominal Accuracy
(+/-)
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Appendix C
Wireless Repeater Configuration
A Vantage Pro2 Wireless Repeater (#7626, #7627) or Long-Range Wireless
Repeater (#7653, #7654) increase transmission distances or improve transmission quality between a station and a console. A repeater receives information
transmitted from a Vantage Pro2 station and retransmits it to a console.
Depending on transmission distance, one repeater or several repeaters can be
used to collect and retransmit weather data.
All consoles communicating with repeaters must be set up with the correct
Transmitter ID and Repeater ID before the console can correctly receive station information.
Note: Not all consoles have the capability for repeater support. If your console has firmware dated earlier
than May 2005, it does not have the capability to receive Vantage Pro2 wireless repeaters. To
check your console’s firmware, press the DONE and up arrow (+) keys. The firmware revision date
displays in the ticker tape section of the console. If the console firmware version is older than May
2005, a Vantage Pro2 Updater can be used to update the console. Contact Technical Support
about acquiring an Updater for your console. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on
page 53 for more information.
To set Repeater ID on the console:
1. Press DONE and the down arrow (-) to enter Setup Mode.
2. If Setup Mode has previously been completed, press DONE to display
Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs.
3. See “Screen 2: Configuring Transmitter IDs — Wireless Only” on page 10
for more information on configuring Transmitter IDs.
Note: The way the Repeater ID information is accessed depends on the firmware version available on
the console. If the firmware is dated May 2005, the Repeater ID is accessed by pressing WIND. If
the firmware is dated October 2005, the Repeater ID is accessed by pressing 2ND and WIND. Follow the instructions below based on your console’s firmware.
4. For consoles with May 2005 firmware, press WIND to turn the repeater
function on and to select a Repeater ID. Pressing WIND sets the console to
receive the signal from a repeater instead of directly from a station. The
first Repeater ID displayed is repeater A.
For consoles with November 2005 firmware or later, press 2ND and then
press WIND to enter Repeater Setup Mode and to select a Repeater ID.
Pressing 2ND and WIND sets the console to receive the signal from a
repeater instead of directly from a station. Once the console is in the
repeater setup mode, subsequent pressing of WIND continue to cycle
through the all the repeater IDs.
5. Press WIND repeatedly to cycle through all eight repeater IDs possible or
to clear the repeater ID in the right hand corner. When no repeater ID is
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shown, the console is configured to listen directly to a station and not to a
repeater.
In the example below, the console is set up to receive an ISS station on
transmitter ID 1 from repeater A.
6. For each station using a repeater, select the station and turn on the repeater
function and select the correct repeater ID.
7. Press DONE to continue to the other screens in the Setup Mode, or press
and hold DONE to return to the Current Weather Mode.
Note: In console with the October 2005 version of firmware, the only way to exit Repeater Setup mode is
to press DONE to continue to the next setup screen.
Verifying Setup
To verify that you have successfully set up your console to receive a repeater
in the console’s Current Weather Mode:
1. View the transmitter information displaying at the bottom of the
console screen.
If the transmitter ID being repeated is displayed and an “X” flashes in the
bottom right corner of the ticker tape, the transmitter is being repeated and
received by the console successfully.
The repeater’s information also displays at the bottom of the console’s
diagnostics screens.
Clearing Repeater ID
If a repeater ID is being displayed in Screen 2 and you are not using a repeater
with the selected station, you must turn off the repeater function to receive station information successfully.
In Setup Screen 2:
For consoles with May 2005 firmware, press WIND repeatedly so that the
console cycles through the list of repeater IDs (Repeaters A-H) until the section where the repeater ID was displayed is blank. Press DONE to continue to
the next screen or press and hold DONE to return to the Current Weather
Mode.
For consoles with October 2005 firmware, press 2ND and then press WIND
repeatedly so that the console cycles through the list of repeater IDs (Repeaters A-H) until the section where the repeater ID was displayed is blank. Press
DONE to continue to the next screen or press and hold DONE to return to the
Current Weather Mode.
1
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Vantage Pro2 Console Icons
Console icons indicate weather conditions and special functions.
Forecast
Indicates the weather forecast for the next 12 hours.
Moon Phase
Shows the current moon phase. Sequence shown for Northern Hemisphere. Reverse sequence for the
Southern Hemisphere.
Alarm Bell
Flashes when an alarm is triggered. Also indicates when the console is
in Alarm Mode.
Graph
Appears next to the currently selected weather variable. Also indicates
the graphed variable on most screens.
Second Function
Appears when you press
2ND key. Indicates that console key secondary
functions are enabled.
Rain
Appears when the console is currently detecting rain.
Barometric Pressure Trend
Arrows show direction of pressure change for last three hours.
Contacting Davis Technical Support
If you have any questions, or encounter problems installing or operating your Vantage Pro 2 weather station, please contact Davis Technical Support. We’ll be glad to
help.
(510) 732-7814 — Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We are
unable to accept collect calls.
(510) 670-0589 — Technical Support Fax.
support@davisnet.com — E-mail to Technical Support.
info@davisnet.com — General e-mail.
www.davisnet.com — Davis Instruments web site.
See the Weather Support section for copies of user manuals, product specifications,
application notes, and information on software updates. Watch for FAQs and other
updates.
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