Appendix B Specifications, Console | Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2

Appendix B

Specifications

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Console

Console Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . +14° to +140°F (-10° to +60°C) Display Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +32° to +140°F (0° to +60°C) Non-operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . -5° to +158°F (-20° to +70°C)

Console Current Draw	Wireless: 0.9 mA average, 30 mA
	peak, (add 80 mA for display lamps,
	add 0.125 mA for each transmitter
	station received by console) at 4 to 6
	VDC
	Cabled: 10 mA (average), 15 mA
	(peak) (+80 mA for illuminated dis-
	play) at 4 to 6 VDC
Power Adapter	5 VDC, 900 mA
Battery Backup	3 C-cells
Battery Life (no AC power)	Wireless: up to 9 months; (Cabled: 1
	month (approximately)

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modular RJ-11

Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UV-resistant ABS plastic Console Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LCD Transflective Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LEDs

Dimensions:

Console (with antenna). . . . . . . . . . . . 10.375" x 6.125" x 1.5" (264 mm x 156 mm x 38 mm)

Console (no antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.625" x 6.125" x 1.5" (244 mm x 156 mm x 38 mm)

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.94" x 3.375" (151 mm x 86 mm) Weight (with batteries) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88 lbs. (.85 kg)

Wireless Communication Specifications

Transmit/Receive Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . US Models: 902 - 928 MHz Overseas Models:868.0 -868.6 MHz

ID Codes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Output Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902 - 928 MHz FHSS: FCC-certified low power, less than 8 mW, no li- cense required

868.0 -868.6 MHz: CE-certified, less than 8 mW, no license required

Range

Line of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 1000 feet (120 m) Through Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 to 400 feet (75 to 150 m)

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Contents

Vantage Pro2 Console Manual Vantage Pro2 Console Display Features Vantage Pro 2 Console Manual Table of Contents Console Features Chapter Welcome to Vantage Pro2Keyboard & Display Printed on that key Vantage Pro Options Console ModesOptional Sensors Optional WeatherLink Software Optional Accessories Chapter Installing the Console Powering the ConsoleInstalling the AC Power Adapter Ies provide backup power for up to four to six weeks Installing Batteries Connecting Cabled Stations Installation Manual Console LocationTested and established Cabled console Table & Shelf Placement Wall Mounting Setup Mode Chapter Using Your Weather StationSetup Mode Commands Screen 1 Active Transmitters Screen 1 Active Transmitters Screen 3 Retransmit Wireless Only Screen 2 Configuring Transmitter IDs Wireless OnlyScreen Screen 4 Time & Date Screen 5 Latitude Screen 6 Longitude Screen 7 Time Zone Screen 8 Daylight Savings Settings Screen 9 Daylight Savings Status Screen 10 Elevation Screen 11 Wind Cup Size Screen 12 Rain Collector Data logger installed on the console Press and release 2ND and press Units onceScreen 13 Rain Season Screen 14 Serial Baud Rate Current Weather Mode Clear All Command Selecting Units of Measure Selecting Weather Variables Selected variable’s units will change. Repeat Press Wind to select wind speed Press 2ND then press Chill to select Wind Chill Wind Chill is displayed in either Fahrenheit ºF or Cen Press 2ND then press Heat to display the Heat Index Night. Any rain accumulated in the last 24 hours displays Press Rainday to display the rain accumulated since 12 midTicker 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 back Calibrating, Setting, and Clearing Variables Calibrating Temperature And HumidityDisplaying the Forecast Displaying Time & Date or Sunrise & Sunset Calibrate Wind Direction Reading After a moment, the variable you’ve selected beginsReading Calibrating Barometric Pressure Setting Weather VariablesClearing Weather Variables Highs and Lows Mode Viewing Highs and Lows Alarm Mode Four Special Alarms Setting the Time Alarm Setting AlarmsClearing Alarm Settings Silencing Alarms Graph ModePress Done to silence an alarm when it sounds Viewing Graphs Weather Variable Available Graphs Vantage Pro2 Troubleshooting Guide Chapter Troubleshooting and MaintenanceProblem Solution Rain Console Diagnostic Screens Accessible to a cabled weather station Number of packets containing errors that were received Number of missed data packets Reception Diagnostic Screen Console Maintenance One Year Limited Warranty Appendix a Weather Data 30% even though water vapor content does not change SorTive humidity Ity has a large capacity to absorb extra water vapor Barometric Pressure MED for persons with very light skin Pro2 displays UV readings in two scales MEDs and UV IndexSkin Phototype Skin color Tanning & Sunburn history Skin Type Skin Color History of Tanning & Sunburning III Index Values Exposure Category Wireless Communication Specifications Appendix B SpecificationsConsole Console Data Display Specifications Weather Data Specifications Variable Required Sensors Thsw Vantage Pro2 Console Icons Forecast