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Vantage Vue™
Weather Station
6250 6357
6351
VANTAGE VUE
TheVantageVue™(#6250)wirelessweatherstationincludestwocomponents:theIntegratedSensorSuite(ISS)(#6357)
whichhousesandmanages theexternalsensorarray,andtheconsole(#6351)whichprovides theuserinterface, data
display,andcalculations.TheVantageVueISSandconsolecommunicateviaanFCC‐certified,license‐freefrequency‐
hoppingtransmitterandreceiver. Frequency‐hoppingspread‐spectrum(FHSS)technologyprovidesgreater
communicationstrengthoverlongerdistancesandareasofweaker reception.User‐selectabl etransmitter IDcodes
allowuptoeightstationstocoexistinthesamegeographicarea.(TheVantageVueconsolecanalsoreceiveanddisplay
datafrom
anyVantagePro2™or VantagePro2PlusISS.TheVantagePro2Plusincludestwoadditionalsensors:the
UVsensorandthe solarradiationsensor.) Theconsolemaybepoweredbybatt eries orbytheincludedAC‐power
adapter.ThewirelessISS issolar‐poweredwithabattery backup.UseWeatherLink™ forVantageVuetoletyour
weatherstationinterfacewithacomputer,tologweatherdata,anduploadweatherinformationtotheinternet.
TheVantageVuestationreliesonpassiveshieldingtoreduc esolar‐radiationinducedtemperatureerrorsintheoutside
temperaturesensorreadings.
Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)
Operating Temperature ..................................................... -40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C)
Non-operating (Storage) Temperature ............................... -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C)
Current Draw ................................................................... 0.20 mA (average), 30 mA (peak) at 3.3 VDC
Solar Power Panel ........................................................... 0.5 Watts
Battery ............................................................................. CR-123 3-Volt Lithium cell
Battery Life (3-Volt Lithium cell) ........................................ 8 months without sunlight - greater than 2 years depending on solar
Wind Speed Sensor ......................................................... Wind cups with magnetic switch
Wind Direction Sensor ..................................................... Wind vane with magnetic encoder
Rain Collector Type ......................................................... Tipping spoon, 0.01" per tip (0.2 mm with metric rain cartridge, Part
Temperature Sensor Type ................................................ PN Junction Silicon Diode
Relative Humidity Sensor Type ......................................... Film capacitor element
Housing Material ...............................................................UV-resistant ABS & ASA plastic
ISS Dimensions ................................................................ 12.95" x 5.75" x 13.40" (329 mm x 146 mm x 340 mm)
Package weight: ...............................................................5.44 lbs (2.47 kg)
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Console Specifications
Console Operating Temperature ....................................... +32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C)
Non-Operating (Storage) Temperature .............................. +14° to +158°F (-10° or +70°C)
Console Current Draw ...................................................... 0.9 mA average, 30 mA peak,
Power Adapter .................................................................. 5 VDC, 300 mA
Battery Backup ................................................................ 3 C-cells
Battery Life (no AC power) ............................................... Up to 9 months (approximately)
Housing Material ............................................................... UV-resistant ABS plastic
Console Display Type ....................................................... LCD Transflective
Display Backlight .............................................................. LEDs
Dimensions:
Console (with antenna) .................................................... 7.5" x 5.75" x 4.5" (190 mm x 146 mm x 114 mm)
Console (with antenna) mounted on wall ........................... 7.5" x 7.0 " x 3.0" (190 mm x 178 mm x 76 mm)
Display.............................................................................. 4.13" x 3.0" (105 mm x 76 mm)
Weight (with batteries) ............................................... 1.48 lbs. (.67 kg)
(add 120 mA for display lamps, add 0.125 mA for each transmitter
station received by console) at 4.4 VDC
DS6250, 6357, 6351 (Rev. B, 10/12/09)
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Data Displayed on Console
DatadisplaycategoriesarelistedwithGeneral first,theninalphabeticalorder.
General
Historical Data .................................................................. Includes the past 25 values plus the current value listed unless
Daily Data ......................................................................... Includes the earliest time of occurrence of highs and lows; period
Monthly Data .................................................................... Period begins/ends at 12:00 am on the first of the month
Yearly Data....................................................................... Period begins/ends at 12:00 am on the first of January unless
Current Data ..................................................................... Current data appears in the right most column in the console graph
Graph Time Interval ......................................................... 10 min., 1 hour, 1 day, 1 month, 1 year (user-selectable, availability
Graph Time Span.............................................................. 26 Intervals (Current Interval plus 25 past values included; see
Graph Variable Span (Vertical Scale) ................................ Automatic (varies depending upon data range); Maximum and
Alarm Indication ................................................................ Alarms sound for only 2 minutes (except for time) if operating on
Transmission Interval ........................................................ Varies with transmitter ID code from 2.25 seconds (#1=shortest), to
Update Interval ................................................................. Varies with sensor - see individual sensor specs
otherwise noted; all can be cleared and all totals reset
begins/ends at 12:00 am
otherwise noted
and represents the latest value within the last period on the graph;
totals can be set or reset
depends upon variable selected) (2.5 seconds for Last 25 Wind
Speeds)
Graph Intervals to determine time span)
Minimum value in range appear in Weather Center
battery power. Alarm message is displayed in Weather Center as
long as threshold is met or exceeded. Alarms can be silenced (but
not cleared) by pressing the DONE key.
3 seconds (#8=longest)
Barometric Pressure
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 0.01" Hg, 0.1 mm Hg, 0.1 hPa/mb (user-selectable)
Range............................................................................... 16.00" to 32.50" Hg, 410 to 820 mm Hg, 540 to 1100.0 hPa/mb
Elevation Range ............................................................... -999’ to +15,000’ (-600 m to +4570 m). (Note that console screen
Uncorrected Reading Accuracy ......................................... ±0.03" Hg (±0.8 mm Hg, ±1.0 hPa/mb) (at room temperature)
Sea-Level Reduction Equations Used ............................... United States Method employed prior to use of current "R Factor"
NOAA Equation Source..................................................... Smithsonian Meteorological Tables
NOAA Equation Accuracy ................................................. ±0.01" Hg (±0.3 mm Hg, ±0.3 hPa/mb)
NOAA Elevation Accuracy Required.................................. ±10’ (3m) to meet equation accuracy specification
Overall Accuracy............................................................... ±0.03" Hg (±0.8 mm Hg, ±1.0 hPa/mb)
Trend (change in 3 hours) ................................................. Change 0.06" (2 hPa/mb, 1.5 mm Hg) = Rapidly
Trend Indication ................................................................ 5 position arrow: Rising (rapidly or slowly), Steady, or Falling (rapidly
Update Interval ................................................................. 1 minute
Current Data ..................................................................... Instant and Hourly Reading; Daily, Monthly, Yearly High and Low;
Historical Data .................................................................. 15-min. and Hourly Reading; Daily, Monthly Highs and Lows
Alarms .............................................................................. High Threshold from Current Trend for Storm Clearing (Rising Trend
Range for Rising and Falling Trend Alarms ....................... 0.01 to 0.25" Hg (0.1 to 6.4 mm Hg, 0.1 to 8.5 hPa/mb)
limits entry of lower elevation to -999’ when using feet as elevation
unit.)
method ("NOAA"), Altimeter Setting
Change 0.02" (.7hPa/mb, .5 mm Hg)= Slowly
or slowly)
Barometer change 24-hour
Low Threshold from Current Trend for Storm Warning (Falling Trend)
Clock
Resolution ........................................................................ 1 minute
Units ................................................................................. Time: 12 or 24 hour format (user-selectable)
Date.................................................................................. US or International format (user-selectable)
Accuracy........................................................................... ±8 seconds/month
Adjustments ...................................................................... Time: Automatic Daylight Savings Time (for users in North America
Alarms .............................................................................. Once per day at set time when active
and Europe that observe it in AUTO mode, MANUAL setting available
for all other areas) Date: Automatic Leap Year
Dewpoint (calculated)
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 1°F or 1°C (user-selectable)
Range ............................................................................... -105° to +130°F (-76° to +54°C)
Accuracy ........................................................................... ±3°F (±1.5°C) (typical)
Update Interval.................................................................. 10 to 12 seconds
Source .............................................................................. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Equation Used .................................................................. WMO Equation with respect to saturation of moist air over water
Variables Used.................................................................. Instant Outside Temperature and Instant Outside Relative Humidity
Current Data ..................................................................... Instant Calculation; Daily, Monthly High and Low
Historical Data .................................................................. Hourly Calculations; Daily, Monthly, Yearly Highs and Lows
Alarms .............................................................................. High and Low Threshold from Instant Calculation
Evapotranspiration (calculated, requires Vantage Pro2 ISS with solar radiation sensor)
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 0.01" or 0.2 mm (user-selectable)
Range ............................................................................... Daily to 32.67" (999.9 mm); Monthly & Yearly to 199.99" (1999.9 mm)
Accuracy ........................................................................... Greater of 0.01" (0.25 mm) or ±5%, Reference: side-by-side
comparison against a CIMIS ET weather station
Update Interval.................................................................. 1 hour
Calculation and Source ..................................................... Modified Penman Equation as implemented by CIMIS (California
Irrigation Management Information System) including Net Radiation
calculation
Current Data ..................................................................... Latest Hourly Total Calculation, Daily, Monthly, Yearly Total
Historical Data .................................................................. Hourly, Daily, Monthly, Yearly Totals
Alarm ................................................................................ High Threshold from Latest Daily Total Calculation
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Forecast
Variables Used.................................................................. Barometric Reading & Trend, Wind Speed & Direction, Rainfall,
Update Interval.................................................................. 1 hour
Display Format .................................................................. Icons on top center of display; displays weather conditions that may
Variables Predicted ........................................................... Sky Condition, Precipitation
Temperature, Humidity, Latitude & Longitude, Time of Year
occur for the next 12 hours.
Heat Index (calculated)
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 1°F or 1°C (user-selectable)
Range ............................................................................... -40° to +165°F (-40° to +74°C)
Accuracy ........................................................................... ±3°F (±1.5°C) (typical)
Update Interval.................................................................. 10 to 12 seconds
Source .............................................................................. United States National Weather Service (NWS)/NOAA
Formulation Used ..............................................................Steadman (1979) modified by US NWS/NOAA and Davis Instruments
Variables Used.................................................................. Instant Outside Temperature and Instant Outside Relative Humidity
Current Data ..................................................................... Instant Calculation; Daily, Monthly High
Historical Data .................................................................. Hourly Calculations; Daily, Monthly, Yearly Highs
Alarm ................................................................................ High Threshold from Instant Calculation
to increase range of use
Humidity
Inside Relative Humidity (sensor located in console)
Resolution and Units .................................................. 1%
Range........................................................................ 0 to 100% RH
Accuracy.................................................................... ±3% (0 to 90% RH), ±4% (90 to 100% RH)
Update Interval .......................................................... 1 minute
Current Data .............................................................. Instant (user adjustable) and Hourly Reading; Daily, Monthly High and
Low
Historical Data ........................................................... Hourly Readings; Daily, Monthly, Yearly Highs and Lows
Alarms ....................................................................... High and Low Threshold from Instant Reading
Outside Relative Humidity (sensor located in ISS)
Resolution and Units .................................................. 1%
Range........................................................................ 0 to 100% RH
Accuracy.................................................................... ±3% (0 to 90% RH), ±4% (90 to 100% RH)
Temperature Coefficient ............................................ 0.03% per °F (0.05% per °C), reference 68°F (20°C)
Drift ........................................................................... ±0.5% per year
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Update Interval .......................................................... 50 seconds to 1 minute
Current Data.............................................................. Instant (user adjustable) and Hourly Reading; Daily, Monthly, Yearly
Historical Data........................................................... Hourly Readings; Daily, Monthly Highs and Lows
Alarms....................................................................... High and Low Threshold from Instant Reading
High and Low
Moon Phase
Console Resolution........................................................... 1/8 (12.5%) of a lunar cycle, 1/4 (25%) of lighted face on console
WeatherLink Resolution .................................................... 0.09% of a lunar cycle, 0.18% of lighted face maximum (depends on
Range............................................................................... New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full
Accuracy........................................................................... ±38 minutes
screen resolution)
Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent
Rainfall
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 0.01" or 0.2 mm (user-selectable) (1 mm at totals 2000 mm)
Range............................................................................... 0 to 199.99" (0 to 6553 mm)
Rain Rate ......................................................................... 0 to 40"/hr (0 to 1016 mm)
Accuracy........................................................................... Greater of 4% or 1 tip
Storm Determination Method............................................. 0.02" (0.5 mm) begins a storm event, 24 hours without further
Current Data ..................................................................... Totals for Past 15-min, Past 24-hour, Daily, Monthly, Yearly (start
Historical Data .................................................................. Totals for 15-min, Daily, Monthly, Yearly (start date user-selectable)
Alarms .............................................................................. High Threshold from Latest Flash Flood (15-min. total, default is
Range for Rain Alarms ...................................................... 0 to 99.99" (0 to 999.7 mm)
accumulation ends a storm event
date user-selectable) and Storm (with begin date); Umbrella is
displayed when 15 minute total exceeds zero
and Storm (with begin and end dates)
0.50", 12.7 mm), 24-hour Total, Storm Total,
Rain Rate
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 0.01" or 0.2 mm (user-selectable) at typical rates (see Fig. 3 and 4)
Range............................................................................... 0, 0.04"/hr (1 mm/hr) to 40"/hr (0 to 1016 mm/hr)
Accuracy........................................................................... ±5% when rate is under 5"/hr (127mm/hr)
Update Interval ................................................................. 20 to 24 seconds
Calculation Method ........................................................... Measures time between successive tips of rain collector. Elapsed
Current Data ..................................................................... Instant and Hourly, Daily, Monthly and Yearly High
Historical Data .................................................................. Hourly, Daily, Monthly and Yearly Highs
Alarm ................................................................................ High Threshold from Instant Reading
time greater than 15 minutes or only one tip of the rain collector
constitutes a rain rate of zero.
Solar Radiation (requires Vantage Pro2 ISS with solar radiation sensor)
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 1 W/m
Range............................................................................... 0 to 1800 W/m
Accuracy........................................................................... ±5% of full scale (Reference: Eppley PSP at 1000 W/m2)
Drift .................................................................................. up to ±2% per year
Cosine Response.............................................................. ±3% for angle of incidence from 0° to 75°
Temperature Coefficient.................................................... -0.067% per °F (-0.12% per °C); reference temperature = 77°F (25
Update Interval ................................................................. 50 seconds to 1 minute (5 minutes when dark)
Current Data ..................................................................... Instant Reading and Hourly Average; Daily, Monthly High
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2
°C)
Sunrise and Sunset
Resolution ........................................................................ 1 minute
Accuracy........................................................................... ±1 minute
Reference ......................................................................... United States Naval Observatory
Temperature
Inside Temperature (sensor located in console)
Resolution and Units ................................................. Current Data: 0.1°F or 1°F or 0.1°C or 1°C (user-selectable)
Historical Data and Alarms: 1°F or 1°C (user-selectable)
Range........................................................................ +32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C)
Sensor Accuracy........................................................ ±1°F (±0.5°C)
Update Interval .......................................................... 1 minute
Current Data .............................................................. Instant Reading (user adjustable); Daily, Monthly, Yearly High and
Low
Historical Data ........................................................... Hourly Readings; Daily and Monthly Highs and Lows; Highs and Lows
for Last 25 Days; Temp change per hour, Temp change for last 24
hours.
Alarms ....................................................................... High and Low Thresholds from Instant Reading
Outside Temperature (sensor located in ISS)
Resolution and Units .................................................. Current Data: 0.1°F or 1°F or 0.1°C or 1°C (user-selectable) nominal
(see Fig. 1) Historical Data and Alarms: 1°F or 1°C (user-selectable)
Range........................................................................ -40° to +150°F (-40° to +65°C)
Sensor Accuracy........................................................ ±1°F (±0.5°C) above +20°F (-7°C); ±2°F (±1°C) under +20°F (-7°C)
Radiation Induced Error (Passive Shield)................... +4°F (2°C) at solar noon (insolation = 1040 W/m
Update Interval .......................................................... 10 to 12 seconds
Current Data .............................................................. Instant Reading (user adjustable); Daily, Monthly, Yearly High and
Historical Data ........................................................... Hourly Readings; Daily, Monthly, Yearly Highs and Lows
Alarms ....................................................................... High and Low Thresholds from Instant Reading
(see Fig. 2)
2 mph (1 m/s)) (reference: RM Young Model 43408 Fan-Aspirated
Radiation Shield)
Low
2
, avg. wind speed
Ultra Violet (UV) Radiation Index (requires Vantage Pro2 ISS with UV sensor)
Resolution and Units ......................................................... 0.1 Index
Range ............................................................................... 0 to 16 Index
Accuracy ........................................................................... ±5% of full scale (Reference: Yankee UVB-1 at UV index of 10
Cosine Response .............................................................. ±4% (0° to 65° incident angle); 9% (65° to 85° incident angle)
Update Interval.................................................................. 50 seconds to 1 minute (5 minutes when dark)
Current Data ..................................................................... Instant Reading
(Extremely High))
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Wind
Wind Chill (Calculated)
Resolution and Units.................................................. 1°F or 1°C (user-selectable)
Range........................................................................ -110° to +135°F (-79° to +57°C)
Accuracy.................................................................... ±2°F (±1°C) (typical)
Update Interval .......................................................... 10 to 12 seconds
Source ....................................................................... United States National Weather Service (NWS)/NOAA
Equation Used ........................................................... Osczevski (1995) (adopted by US NWS in 2001)
Variables Used .......................................................... Instant Outside Temperature and 10-min. Avg. Wind Speed
Current Data .............................................................. Instant Calculation; Hourly, Daily, Monthly, Yearly Low
Historical Data ........................................................... Hourly, Daily and Monthly Lows
Alarm......................................................................... Low Threshold from Instant Calculation
Wind Direction
Display Resolution ..................................................... 16 points (22.5°) on compass rose, 1° in numeric display
Range........................................................................ 0-360°
Accuracy.................................................................... ±3°
Update Interval .......................................................... 2.5 to 3 seconds
Current Data .............................................................. Instant Reading (user adjustable); 10-min. Dominant; Hourly, Daily,
Historical Data ........................................................... Past 6 10-min. Dominants on compass rose only; Hourly, Daily,
Wind Speed
Resolution and Units.................................................. 1 mph, 1 km/h, 0.5 m/s, or 1 knot (user-selectable)
Range........................................................................ 2 to 180 mph, 2 to 156 knots, 1 to 80 m/s, 3 to 290 km/h
Update Interval .......................................................... Instant Reading: 2.5 to 3 seconds, 10-minute Average: 1 minute
Accuracy.................................................................... ±2 mph (2 kts, 3 km/h, 1 m/s) or ±5%, whichever is greater
Current Data .............................................................. Instant Reading; 10-minute and Hourly Average; 10-minute High Gust
Historical Data ........................................................... 2.5 sec., 10 min. and Hourly Averages; Hourly Highs; Daily, Monthly
Alarms ....................................................................... High Thresholds from Instant Reading and 10-minute Average
Monthly Dominant
Monthly Dominants
with Direction of Gust; 2-minute Average; Hourly High; Daily, Monthly
and Yearly High with Direction of High; Beaufort Scale
and Yearly Highs with Direction of Highs
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Figure 2. Temperature Accuracy
Figure 3. Low Range Rain Rate Resolution
Figure 4. Full Range Rain Rate Resolution
Wireless Communication Specifications
Transmit/Receive Frequency............................................. US Models: 902 - 928 MHz FHSS
Overseas Models: 868.0 -868.6 MHz FHSS
ID Codes Available ........................................................... 8
Output Power.................................................................... 902 - 928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified low power, less than 8 mW, no
license required
868.0 -868.6 MHz FHSS: CE-compliant, less than 8 mW, no license
required
Range:
Line of Sight ................................................................. up to 1000 feet (300 m)
Through Walls............................................................... 200 to 400 feet (60 to 120 m)
Sensor Charts
Temperature Accuracy
Accuracy (°F) Accuracy (°C)
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
Temperature Accuracy
0.0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Temperature (°C)
Temperature (°F)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Package Dimensions
Product #
6250
Complete Station
6351
Console
6357
ISS
Package Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
18.25" x 7.25" x 15.25"
(46.4 cm x 18.4 cm x 18.7 cm)
(20.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 10.1 cm)
18.25" x 7.25" x 15.25"
(46.4 cm x 18.4 cm x 38.7 cm)
8.0" x 8.0" x 4.0"
Package Weight UPC Codes
6.88 lbs
(3.12 kg)
1.76 lbs
.80 kg
5.44 lbs
(2.47 kg)
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