Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Chapter 1 Welcome to Vantage Pro2

Chapter 1Welcome to Vantage Pro2™

Welcome to your Vantage Pro2 Weather Station console. The console dis-

plays 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 the optional Vantage Pro2 sen-

sors. See “Optional Sensors” on page 2.

The Vantage Pro2 Quick Reference Guide included with your station pro-

vides an easy to use reference for most console functions.

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 com-

mand 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 second-

ary function, press and release 2ND (on the front of the con-

sole, 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 naviga-

tion keys are used to select command options, adjust values,

and to provide additional functions when used in combination

with a command key.

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