DAVIS and Vantage Pro Troubleshooting Guide

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2. Installing the ConsoleInstalling the AC Power Adapter1. Find the power jack located on the bottom of the console case. 2. Insert the power adapter

Connecting Cabled Stations3. Replace the battery cover.Note: To remove old batteries, see “Changing Batteries” on page 43.Connecting Cabled StationsC

2. Installing the ConsoleConsole LocationYou should place the console in a location where the keyboard is easily accessible and the display is easy t

Console LocationTable & Shelf PlacementThe console kickstand can be set to five different angles providing five dif-ferent display angles. 1. Lea

2. Installing the ConsoleWall MountingThe console mounts to the wall using two keyholes located on the back of the case. To mount the console on a w

86,1*<285:($7+(567$7,21The console LCD screen and keyboard provide easy access to your weather information. The large LCD display shows cur

3. Using Your Weather StationScreen 1: Active TransmittersScreen 1 displays the message “Receiving from...” and shows the transmit-ters being receiv

Setup Modemay need to use the alternate transmission interval if it is being substituted for another type of station or because of changes we have m

3. Using Your Weather Station5. To change the transmission interval for a transmitter station, press and hold TEMP then press HI/LOW. The alternate

Setup Mode3. To choose a 12-hour or 24-hour clock, first select either the hour or minute setting, then press 2ND and immediately press UNITS. This

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3. Using Your Weather Station1. Press < and > to move between fields. 2. Press + and - to change the settings up or down. 3. To select the N

Setup Mode1. Press + and - to choose Auto or Manual.2. Press DONE to move to the next screen.Screen 9: Daylight Savings StatusUse this screen to e

3. Using Your Weather Station4. If you are below sea level, such as some places in California like Death Valley, first enter the elevation as a posi

Setup ModeScreen 13: Rain SeasonBecause rainy seasons begin and end at different times in different parts of the world, you must specify the month y

3. Using Your Weather StationClear All CommandAfter you have completed the above setup procedures and have exited the Setup Mode, please use the Cle

Current Weather ModeWind Speed and DirectionPress WIND to select wind speed. Wind speed may be dis-played in miles per hour (mph), kilometers per ho

3. Using Your Weather StationHumidityPress the HUM key to select outside humidity. Pressing the HUM key a second time selects inside humidity. Humid

Current Weather ModeUV (Ultraviolet Radiation)Press the UV key to display the current UV Index. Press again to see MEDS. See “Apparent Temperatures”

3. Using Your Weather StationRain Rate Press the RAINYR key to display the current rain rate. Rain Rate may be displayed as either inches per hour (

Current Weather ModeSolar RadiationPress and release the 2ND key, then press the SUN key to display the current solar radiation reading. Solar radia

L&217(1761. Welcome to Vantage Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Console Features . . . . . . . . .

3. Using Your Weather StationForecast IconsThe forecast icons show the predicted weather for the next 12 hours. If rain or snow is possible but not

Current Weather ModeMetric Rain Collector SettingsUse the following procedures to set up your Vantage Pro station to display rain data in millimeter

3. Using Your Weather StationCalibrating Temperature And HumidityYou can calibrate inside and outside temperature, inside and outside humid-ity, as

Current Weather ModeCalibrating Barometric PressureNote:Before calibrating the barometric pressure, be sure the station is set to the correct elevat

3. Using Your Weather StationClearing Weather VariablesTo clear a single weather variable:1. Select the weather variable.See “Selecting Weather Vari

Highs and Lows ModeMonthly ETClears the current monthly ET total. Does not affect †he yearly ET total.Yearly ETClears the current yearly ET total.Hi

3. Using Your Weather StationViewing Highs and Lows1. Press the HI/LOW key to enter the Highs and Lows mode.The DAY and HIGHS icons light up and the

Alarm ModeThree Special AlarmsET (Evapotranspiration)ET is updated only once an hour, on the hour. If during a given hour the ET Value exceeds the a

3. Using Your Weather StationSetting the Time Alarm1. Press 2ND then press the ALARM key to enter the alarm mode. The ALARM and HIGHS icons appear.

Graph ModeGraph ModeThe Vantage Pro console includes a powerful Graph Mode that allows you to view over 100 graphs of different kinds right on the s

LLHighs and Lows Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Viewing Highs and Lows . . . . . . . . . .

3. Using Your Weather Station5. Press the + and - keys to shift the graph’s time span.If you press the - key, the graph will shift from the last 2

Graph ModeDew Point C C H,L H,LLeaf WetnesscCCH,LHRain T TTTTTStorm1 Rain Rate HH HHHHSoil Moisture C C H,L H,LSolar RadiationbAAHHInside Tempera

3. Using Your Weather Station

7528%/(6+227,1*0$,17(1$1&(Vantage Pro Troubleshooting GuideWhile your Vantage Pro weather station is designed to provide years of trou-ble

4. Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTemperatureOutside temperature sensor reading seems too highCheck calibration number and adjust if necessary. IS

Vantage Pro Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Reception ProblemsWhile we have tested the Wireless Vantage Pro radio extensively, each site and ea

4. Troubleshooting & MaintenanceConsole Diagnostic ScreenIn addition to logging weather data, the console continuously monitors the station’s ra

Console Maintenance8. Number of times the console lost communications with the transmitter for more than 10 minutes.9. Current number of consecutive

4. Troubleshooting & MaintenanceContacting Davis Technical SupportIf you have any questions, or encounter problems installing or operating your

$33(1',;$:($7+(5'$7$Refer to this appendix to learn more about the weather variables that are measured, displayed, and logged by your

:(/&20(729$17$*(352Welcome to your Vantage Pro® Weather Station console. The console displays and records your station’s weather data, prov

Appendix A: Weather Datasaturated with water vapor) the apparent temperature “feels” higher than the actual air temperature, because perspiration ev

RainYou can also use dew point to predict the minimum overnight temperature. Provided no new fronts are expected overnight and the afternoon Relativ

Appendix A: Weather Datareading gives a measure of the amount of solar radiation hitting the solar radiation sensor at any given time, expressed in

UV (Ultra Violet) RadiationUV IndexVantage Pro can also display UV Index, an intensity measurement first defined by Environment Canada and since bee

Appendix A: Weather Datathe next day’s noontime UV intensity. The Index values displayed by the Vantage Pro are real-time measurements.Evapotranspir

$33(1',;%63(&,),&$7,216See complete specifications for your Vantage Pro Station at our website: www.davisnet.comConsole Specificatio

Appendix B: SpecificationsConsole Data Display SpecificationsHistorical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Includes the past 24 val

Weather Data SpecificationsWeather Data SpecificationsNote: These specifications include optional sensors that may not be installed in your Vantage

Appendix B: SpecificationsOutside TemperaturebISS, Temp Station or Temp Hum Station 0.1°F; 0.1°C-40 to +150°F; -40° to +65°C1°F; 0.5°CExtra Temperat

FCC Part 15 Class B Registration WarningThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-suant to

1. Welcome to Vantage ProNote: After pressing the 2ND key, the screen displays the 2ND icon for three seconds. All secondary key functions are enable

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Vantage Pro OptionsWireless Soil Moisture/Temperature Station (#6361)Measures and transmits soil moisture and temperature data.Wireless Temperature S

1. Welcome to Vantage ProSensor Mounting Shelf (#6672)Required for mounting the optional Solar Radiation and/or UV sensors. The mounting shelf attach

,167$//,1*7+(&2162/(The Vantage Pro console is designed to give extremely accurate readings. As with any precision instrument, use care in i