DAVIS Vantage Pro2 with Fan Shield User Manual
Integrated Sensor Suite with
Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
Installation Instructions Addendum
For Vantage Pro2™ and Vantage Pro2 Plus™
The Vantage Pro2™ Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)
with the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield uses a
combination of fan-aspiration and shielding to
minimize temperature measurement errors due to
the effects of solar radiation.
Fan-Aspirated ISS Addendum
Overview
This addendum provides additional information
specific to the installation and use of ISS models
containing the fan-aspirated radiation shield. It is
intended to be used in conjunction with the “Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual.”
The table below shows the location of the information required to install and
maintain your Fan-Aspirated ISS system.
Section/Procedure
Tools for Setup X
Preparing the Anemometer X
Preparing the Rain Collector XX
Preparing the Radiation Shield X
Powering ISS and Testing Communications X
Powering and Testing the Fan X
Choosing a Site for the ISS X
Mounting the ISS X
Additional Mounting Options X
Fan-Aspirated Shield Maintenance X
Theory of Operation X
Fan-Aspirated Shield Troubleshooting X
Fan-Aspirated Shield Specifications X
In This
Addendum
In the ISS
Installation
Manual
1
Fan-Aspirated ISS Addendum Overview
Components
The Fan-Aspirated ISS includes these components:
Rain Collector
Solar Panel
(Wireless
SIM only)
SIM
Housing
Fan
Solar Panel
Aspirated
Radiation
Shield
Debris Screen
(Place inside cone after installation)
Metric
Rain Adapter
Anemometer
ISS Base
Base
Anemometer
Arm
Anemometer Cable
40’ (12.2 m)
Anemometer
Vane
The hardware shown here is provided for assembly and mount ing:
U-Bolts
Control
Head
Drip Ring
Wind Cups
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4"x x3" Lag Screws
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
Backing Plate
#4 Tooth Lock Washer
#4 x 1-1/8
Machine Screw
#4-40 Hex Nut
8" Cable Tie
.05"
Allen Wrench
2
Tools for Installation
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Additional Components on Vantage Pro Plus
The Vantage Pro2 Plus™ includes an ultraviolet
(UV) sensor and a solar radiation sensor. These
two sensors are mounted next to the rain collector on your ISS.
See the Integrated Sensor Suite Installation
Manual about mounting and maintaining these
sensors.
Do not to touch the small white diffusers on top
of the UV and solar radiation sensors. Oil from
the skin reduces sensor sensitivity.
Tools for Installation
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual for the tools needed to
assemble the ISS.
Preparing the ISS for Installation
Refer to this section in your ISS Installation Manual on assembling the ISS.
Preparing the SIM for Installation
The ISS sensors are connected by cables to the Sensor Interface Module
(SIM), located inside the SIM housing. The SIM contains electronics that
measure and store weather information for transmission to the console via
radio. The SIM housing protects the SIM from the elements and provides easy
access to the SIM cable connections.
See the ISS Installation manual on checking the sensor connections to the SIM
and for any additional sensor and wireless installation instructions.
UV and Solar
Sensors
Sensor
Mounting Shel
Preparing the Rain Collector
1. Remove the rain collector cone from its base by
rotating the cone counter-clockwise until its
latches line up with openings which allow you
to lift it off. The cone fits in the base tightly and
may require extra pressure to remove it when
new.
Twist off the rain collector cone
Note: Steady the base between your knees when you rotate the rain collector.
3
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