DAVIS 6322C installation manual Introduction, Included Components and Hardware

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Introduction

Introduction

The Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS) collects outside weather data and sends the data to a Vantage Pro2 console or Weather Envoy. Wireless and cabled versions of the ISS are available, as well as Standard and Plus versions. The Wireless ISS is solar powered and sends data to the console via a low-power radio. The Cabled ISS sends data and receives power via the console cable.

The Standard version of the ISS contains a rain collector, temperature sensor, humidity sensor and anemometer. In addition to the standard weather features, the ISS Plus adds a pre-installed solar radiation sensor and an ultra-violet (UV) radiation sensor. Temperature and humidity sensors are mounted in a passive radiation shield to minimize the impact of solar radiation on sensor readings. The anemometer measures wind speed and direction and can be installed adjacent to the ISS or apart from it. See “Locating the ISS and Anemometer” on page 15 for siting guidelines.

On an ISS Plus, the additional solar and UV sensors are mounted next to the rain collector cone. Solar and UV sensors are available separately to upgrade a standard ISS.

The Sensor Interface Module (SIM) contains the “brains” of the ISS and the radio transmitter. The SIM is located on the front of the radiation shield in the SIM box. The SIM collects outside weather data from the ISS sensors and then transmits the data to your Vantage Pro2 console or Weather Envoy.

Included Components and Hardware

The ISS comes with all the components and hardware shown in the following illustrations. If you purchased your ISS as part of a weather station package containing the Vantage Pro2 console, additional components may be included in the package that are not shown here.

Components

Rain Collector

Solar Panel

(wireless ISS only)

SIM

Housing

Radiation

Shield

Metric Rain Adapter

Debris Screen Included Components and Hardware (place inside cone

after installation)

UV and Solar

 

 

Sensors

 

 

(ISS Plus Only)

 

Anemometer

 

 

Vane

Sensor

 

 

Mounting Shelf

 

 

(ISS Plus Only)

 

Control

 

 

 

 

Head

 

 

Drip

 

 

Ring

ISS Base

 

Wind Cups

 

Anemometer

 

 

 

Arm

 

 

Anemometer Cable

 

 

40' (12.2 m)

 

 

 

Anemometer

 

 

Base

Console Cable 100' (30 m)

 

 

(Cabled ISS Only)

 

 

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Contents Integrated Sensor Suite Installation Manual Contents Introduction Included Components and HardwareComponents Preparing the ISS for Installation Tools for SetupHardware Assemble the Anemometer Check SIM Sensor Connections Open the SIM Box Check the Factory Installed Sensor ConnectionsConnect the Anemometer Cable to the SIM Cabled ISS Assembly Applying PowerVerifying Communication with the Console Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communication Troubleshooting Cabled ISS Communicationto eight different wireless stations. The default Wireless ISS AssemblyApplying Power to a Wireless ISS Checking Transmitter IDTroubleshooting Wireless ISS Reception Verifying Data from the ISS SensorsVerifying Data from the ISS Sensors Optional Changing ISS Transmitter ID Using Multiple Transmitting Stations Preparing the ISS for Installation Close the SIM BoxPrepare the Rain Collector Optional Insert the Metric Measurement Adapter General ISS Siting Guidelines Locating the ISS and AnemometerLocating the ISS and Anemometer Anemometer Siting GuidelinesOptional Anemometer Cable Length Considerations Optional Wireless Transmission ConsiderationsTesting Wireless Transmission at ISS Location Orient the Wind Vane Installing the ISSGeneral ISS Installation Guidelines ping tape around both the cables and the poleInstalling the ISS on a Flat Surface Installation InstructionsInstalling the ISS on a Pole Accessories for Pole MountingGeneral Guidelines for Installing on a Pole Guidelines for Installing the ISS on a Pole Option 1 Installing ISS and Anemometer TogetherOption 2 Installing ISS Only Level the Solar and UV Sensors Finishing the InstallationAdditional Mounting Options Extending Wireless Transmission RangeOptional Wireless Stations Extending the Console Cable Cabled ISS OnlyRelocating the Anemometer Rain Collector Base Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning the Radiation Shield 4 Screw 3 Lock Washer Flat WasherMost Common Anemometer Problems TroubleshootingCleaning the Rain Collector Cone Most Common Rain Collector ProblemContacting Davis Instruments Appendices Appendix A Re-orientingthe Wind VaneTo re-orientthe wind vane Cabled ISS Appendix B SpecificationsWireless ISS ISS Weather Variable Update IntervalsMODULE SIM Board Display and ContentsSENSOR INTERFACE