Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 manual Optional Accessories

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Vantage Pro Options

WeatherLink Option

Description

 

 

WeatherLink for Macintosh OS X,

Includes WeatherLink software and USB data logger. Allows

USB connection (#6520C)

you to save and view your weather data on your Mac.

WeatherLink for APRS, Windows

Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data

logger. Allows real-time display of current weather

version, with streaming data

conditions for use with APRS (Automatic Position Reporting

logger, serial connection (#6540)

System), for HAM radio users.

 

 

 

WeatherLink for Emergency

Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data

Response teams, Windows

logger. Allows real-time display of current weather

version, with streaming data

conditions for use by Emergency Response teams.

logger, serial connection (#6550)

 

 

 

WeatherLink for Irrigation Control,

Includes WeatherLink software and streaming serial data

Windows version, with streaming

logger. Allows intelligent and efficient control of popular

data logger, serial connection

automated irrigation systems using weather data.

(#6560)

 

 

 

Optional Accessories

The following accessories are available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis Instruments.

Sensor Mounting Shelf (#6672)

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.

Car/Boat/RV Lighter Cord (#6604)

Allows the Vantage Pro2 console and ISS to draw power from a standard car cigarette lighter is the ISS is connected to the console using a cable.

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. Maxi- mum 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.

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Contents Vantage Pro2 Console Manual Vantage Pro2 Console Display Features Vantage Pro 2 Console ManualTable of Contents Keyboard & Display Console FeaturesChapter Welcome to Vantage Pro2 Printed on that keyOptional Sensors Vantage Pro OptionsConsole Modes Optional WeatherLink SoftwareOptional Accessories Installing the AC Power Adapter Chapter Installing the ConsolePowering the Console Ies provide backup power for up to four to six weeksInstalling Batteries Connecting Cabled StationsTested and established Installation ManualConsole Location Cabled consoleTable & Shelf Placement Wall Mounting Chapter Using Your Weather Station Setup ModeSetup Mode Commands Screen 1 Active Transmitters Screen 1 Active TransmittersScreen 2 Configuring Transmitter IDs Wireless Only Screen 3 Retransmit Wireless OnlyScreen Screen 4 Time & Date Screen 5 Latitude Screen 6 Longitude Screen 7 Time ZoneScreen 8 Daylight Savings Settings Screen 9 Daylight Savings Status Screen 10 ElevationScreen 11 Wind Cup Size Screen 12 Rain Collector Screen 13 Rain Season Data logger installed on the consolePress and release 2ND and press Units once Screen 14 Serial Baud RateCurrent Weather Mode Clear All CommandSelecting Units of Measure Selecting Weather VariablesSelected variable’s units will change. Repeat Press Wind to select wind speedPress 2ND then press Chill to select Wind Chill Wind Chill is displayed in either Fahrenheit ºF or CenPress 2ND then press Heat to display the Heat Index Press Rainday to display the rain accumulated since 12 mid Night. Any rain accumulated in the last 24 hours displaysTicker at the bottom of the screen Press 2ND then press Lamps to turn on the backlight for Screen display. Press 2ND then Lamps again to turn the backDisplaying the Forecast Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing VariablesCalibrating Temperature And Humidity Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & SunsetAfter a moment, the variable you’ve selected begins Calibrate Wind Direction ReadingReading Setting Weather Variables Calibrating Barometric PressureClearing Weather Variables Highs and Lows Mode Viewing Highs and Lows Alarm Mode Four Special AlarmsSetting Alarms Setting the Time AlarmClearing Alarm Settings Graph Mode Silencing AlarmsPress Done to silence an alarm when it sounds Viewing Graphs Weather Variable Available Graphs Chapter Troubleshooting and Maintenance Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting GuideProblem Solution Rain Console Diagnostic Screens Accessible to a cabled weather stationNumber of packets containing errors that were received Number of missed data packetsReception Diagnostic Screen Console Maintenance One Year Limited WarrantyAppendix a Weather Data Tive humidity 30% even though water vapor content does not changeSor Ity has a large capacity to absorb extra water vaporBarometric Pressure Pro2 displays UV readings in two scales MEDs and UV Index MED for persons with very light skinSkin Phototype Skin color Tanning & Sunburn history Skin Type Skin Color History of Tanning & Sunburning IIIIndex Values Exposure Category Appendix B Specifications Wireless Communication SpecificationsConsole Console Data Display Specifications Weather Data Specifications Variable Required SensorsThsw Vantage Pro2 Console Icons Forecast
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